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The Grace in Darkness by Melissa Andrea Cover Reveal

SURPRISE! 2 cover reveals! The Edge of Darkness has a revamped cover!

 

I loved to dance, but I don’t anymore.

I was in an accident I don’t remember… or maybe I don’t want to remember.

Either way, every day since, has been an adjustment and I’m left with a constant reminder that nothing is forever.

Now, my life is a tangled web of darkness filled with deceit, hate, betrayal and lies. I don’t dwell on the past, I don’t regret and I don’t remember… I survive. But then I met Ryland Dare and he changed everything. He reminded me that life’s worth living and that remembering isn’t always a bad thing.

You don’t know true darkness until you’ve felt light…

On the outside looking in, some would say my siblings and I have had a pretty easy life. But beyond the fancy cars, the huge house and endless social events, is where the truth really lies. Power hungry father, defeated mother and fake friends? Yeah I have one of each. Then Araya Noelle comes along and shows me what I’ve been missing. She thinks I changed her life, but really, she saved mine.

At the edge of darkness, you must

Dare to HOPE

DARE to LOVE

DARE to LIVE

Excerpt

“I’ve never met anyone like you before Araya. The way you view life and love;

you’re not angry with anything that’s happened to you.”

I turned my head toward him, and a smile tilted the corner of my

lips. “Yeah, I’m kind of amazing that way.” I teased.

He rolled over, bracing his arms on either side of my head, and

we stared at each other upside down. His thumbs swept across my cheeks and his

fingers caressed the sides of my neck up to my jaw. Tilting my

neck back, he kissed my chin, and the dip below my bottom lip. He

brushed his lips back and forth over mine, but the touch was so light, I

couldn’t even be completely sure it had happened.

“Yes, you are.” He whispered.

Amazon:Kindle

http://www.amazon.com/The-Edge-Of-Darkness-ebook/dp/B00D4AAU08/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380804939&sr=8-1&keywords=melissa+andrea

Paperback:

http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Darkness-Trinity/dp/1484977939/ref=la_B009Z6G982_1_1_title_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380804981&sr=1-1

B&N

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-edge-of-darkness-melissa-andrea/1115466809?ean=2940016792118

Now, for The Grace in Darkness reveal

(Both covers designed by Regina Wamba of Mae I Design)

Every part of me yearns for Ryland and there hasn’t been a day that’s gone by that I don’t question if I made the right decision. Adjusting is something I should be used to by now but how can I do that when life has other plans?

When darkness consumes you, only true light can free you

Remembering how I existed before Araya came into my life and turned everything upside down has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I can’t stand to be round anyone and the feeling is mutual. But I’m ready to take back what’s mine. I’m ready to be whole again. But every decision has a choice and every choice has a consequence.

To find the grace in darkness, you must

Dare to be BRAVE

Dare to be STRONG

Dare to be ALIVE

I find it hard to sum up my life in a paragraph, but I’ll try.

Reading has always been a passion for me and writing is as instinctive as breathing. Every inhale is an idea; every exhale a creation. Flutter, The Discover Series was my debut release and since then I have written a contemporary romance, The Edge of Darkness. The only thing I do better than writing? Making beautiful, sassy and independent, girls. My daughter’s will always be my greatest accomplishment, my biggest fans and my every inspiration. I live, breath and would die for them! I’ve been married to one of the greatest men in my life for 7 years and I love him more than chocolate (you know shit just got real , Justin Timberlake and Friday’s. Without him my website would be a mess and I would probably being paying more taxes than I should be. He is a jack of many trades and this is just my opinion but I like to think besides my daughters, I’m his second biggest accomplishment. (Does anyone else hear a horn tooting?)I was born in Denver, Colorado -but I will always think of sunny Arizona as my home. I don’t have a big family, but I’m close with my sister, brother & my mom. My mom is my hero, my inspiration, and I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing person to be raised by. She has supported me throughout this crazy adventure and I’m lucky to have her on my side!

6 things you should know about me:

1. I’m a tornado with lipstick! Translation: I’m very girly, but I can get down and dirty with the best of them.

2. I adore the color pink!

3. I love things that sparkle (including vampires!)

4. I like even numbers (hence 6 things about me, not 5)

5. I’m loyal to a fault but I like to see the good in everybody. Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness though because my bark is not always bigger than my bite )

6. I don’t like calling readers ‘fans’. When it come down to it, I am all YOUR biggest fan! MWAH!I will never be able to thank every reader, every blogger or every author who has helped me in one or a million ways since I published but I will try every chance I get. Y’all are the reason I am here and every comment, every message, every review makes me feel like I have a reason to be. So to the moon and back, THANK YOU!

Okay, so this was a little longer than a paragraph.

My stalker links all in one super easy spot )

Like me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/m.andrea.author

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Keep up to date on my website: http://melissaandrea.com/

My Author app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.komp.melissaandrea

Signed books GIVEAWAY

If you follow my facebook page, then you know that I reached 2,000 likes! To celebrate I have 4 separate rafflecopter giveaways, so that you only have to enter for the books you’re interested in. Follow this link: http://micaleasmeltzer.com/giveaways/

I HAVE A NEW WEBSITE

Yep! I have a new website! And I luuuurve it! (So, I really hope you guys do to) I'm still getting used to it, so bear with me. :)
This means I will no longer be posting or answering comments here, so please follow the link to keep updated.
http://micaleasmeltzer.com/

Publishing/Writing Advice

There's a new page on my blog where I've answered questions about publishing and writing. :) Here's the direct link: http://micaleasmeltzer.blogspot.com/p/publishingwriting-advice.html

Flame- Mari Arden Release Day Blitz

Flame, by the super sweet Mari Arden is out today! A peek of Flame was included at the end of Fighter.  It's only .99 cents! (I think this is only temporary, so get it cheaper while you can!)



Some secrets change your life forever. 
Have you ever felt invisible? I do. Everyday. I can't get close to anyone, and people can't get close to me. Everytime I feel a friendship beginning, something inevitably happens, and I become invisible again. Unseen. Ignored. It's been a part of me for so long that it's hard to imagine anything different. 

Then the Saguinox arrive, and my life is forever altered. People are fascinated by these beautiful creatures who look and talk like us. They're alluring. Seductive. Intoxicating. And two of them are going to my school. Rhys is everything I shouldn't want, but his eyes are like something from a memory. I can't help but be intrigued. He's the only one who can really see me. 

Some secrets you're better off not knowing. 

I had been found on a cold winter night with nothing but a blanket, and ashes covering my skin. My mother saved me from death, and took me in with love. But she couldn't save herself. I didn't think heroes were real anymore until the day Kaiden saved me. I couldn't believe in miracles until the day he revealed I was the miracle they had all been hoping for. Deep inside I always knew my past mattered.

I just didn't know my life would depend on it.

Book purchase links: AmazonBarnes and Noble
I'm Mari Arden (Mari rhymes with safari). Teacher by day, author by night. When I'm not living my double life I like to hike and try foods from all over the world. Up until recently, I used to be scared of dogs. Even puppies. True story. Now I'm just afraid of anything with more than six legs. I write to soothe my soul and to, hopefully, entertain YOU. Adventurous? Come join my double life!
www.mariarden.blogspot.comhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Mari-Arden-author/493749174011347http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6897452.Mari_Ardenwww.twitter.com/mariarden





The winner of the Teaser giveaway yesterday was Sabrina D. I have sent the winner an email but in case you didn't get it, email your address info to msmeltzer9793@gmail.com

Unraveling Teaser Tuesday #3

"Please, Katy, you have to open up to me sometime. Let me in," he pleaded.
"I- I- can't," I sobbed.
"You can, Katy. You're stronger than you think. Let me in, you can do it, let me see all you."


I've been doing the giveaway solely on my facebook page, but facebook has changed their rules (I honestly don't know what's going on with them, but apparently we can't hold giveaways on there anymore, and since I don't want to get kicked off, rafflecopter it is) But this is a good thing, because you can now share on twitter, so you get two entries instead of one. If you share on twitter be sure to tag my username @msmeltzer9793 so that I know you shared it. :)
a Rafflecopter giveaway



Unraveling currently haas 399 to-be-read adds on Goodreads. When it reaches 500 I will release a long teaser!

Giveaway winner!

The winner of the paperback of Easy by Tammara Webber (with signed bookplate) and Unraveling swag is....

Lacey Blauser

Congrats! I've already sent the winner an email, but this stuff tends to go to spam, so if you haven't received my email, contact me at msmeltzer9793@gmail.com with your address info. :)







UPDATE:
Unraveling is currently at 395 to-be-read adds on Goodreads. When it hits 500 I will post a long teaser.
When my facebook page gets 1000 likes, the title and cover of the 4th Outsider book will be revealed.
If my facebook page reaches 1200 likes before Unraveling releases, the first 3 chapters will be posted here. 

Unraveling Book Trailer Giveaway

I have a book trailer for Unraveling, and I kept thinking, "Hmmm, I want to do something fun for people that share it."

So.... A GIVEAWAY OF COURSE!

The winner will receive a paperback of Easy by Tammara Webber and a signed bookplate.
PLUS, signed Unraveling swag from me!






a Rafflecopter giveaway

So... you want some advice?

I get emails and requests all the time, asking for advice on writing. I think it's about time I do a post and then add a page here answering your questions! Sooooo..... Comment below with your questions and I will compile them all together and try to answer (if not all, most of) them.

Unraveling Teaser Tuesday #2

It's that time again! My favorite day of the week! AKA Teaser Tuesday!




“Don’t ever be embarrassed by your reactions to me,” Jared breathed, his face near mine. “I want to hear what I do to you. I need to know that you’re as affected by me, as I am by you.”-Jared
*sighs* Jared makes me feel all gooey on the inside. I lurve him.  
Add on Goodreads (And don't forget to enter the giveaway while you're there!)
Reminder: When Unraveling reaches 500 "to-read" adds on goodreads, a loooong teaser will be released.
Also, if my facebook page can get to 1200 likes before Unraveling is available, the first 3 chapters will be released. :)