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Covet is LIVE!

That’s right. The book you’ve been waiting months and months for is FINALLY here!!!!! I hope you guys love diving back into Mara’s world and I can’t wait to hear what you think. Go forth and one click! http://hyperurl.co/3izduw

 

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Updated List/Series Order of my books

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these and you guys have been asking sooooo here it is!

 

SERIES

 

FALLEN SERIES (paranormal/vampires)

Fallen

Forbidden

Forever

(Series is complete)

 

OUTSIDER SERIES (paranormal/shifters)

Outsider

Insider

Fighter

Avenger

(Series is complete)

 

THE ENCHANTED SERIES (paranormal/witches)

Enchant

Covet (coming REALLY soon)

Possess (final book in the series, coming …. I don’t know when but it’s coming!)

(Series not complete)

 

SECOND CHANCES DUET

Unraveling

Undeniable

(Series complete, does not have to be read in order)

 

TRACE + OLIVIA SERIES

Finding Olivia

Chasing Olivia

Tempting Rowan

Saving Tatum

(Series complete)

 

WILLOW CREEK SERIES

Last To Know

Never Too Late

In Your Heart

Take A Chance

Always Too Late (companion short story to Never Too Late. Should be read after Never Too Late)

Willow Creek Box set. Includes the original first four books, plus over 30,000 words of bonus content. Does not include Always Too Late)

(series is complete)

 

THE US SERIES

The Road That Leads To Us

The Lies That Define Us

The Game That Breaks Us

A Love Like Ours (Technically not part of the series, but is a companion to The Lies That Define Us and should be read after that one)

(Series not complete. The main three books can be read in any order. This series follows the kids from the Trace + Olivia series and Willow Creek series)

 

LIGHT IN THE DARK SERIES

Rae of Sunshine

When Stars Collide

Dark Hearts

When Constellations Form

Broken Hearts

Stars & Constellations (Bundle that includes When Stars Collide and When Constellations Form plus a short story)

(series is complete)

 

STANDALONES

Bring Me Back

Hush (currently off sale. Re-releasing with a new title and completely rewritten)

Beauty in the Ashes

The Other Side of Tomorrow

10 Things I Love About You Anthology (my story is called Jump)

 

A lot of my series/books take place where I live so there is crossover that’s just fun where you might recognize a description of a character or whatever. So books that take place here (Winchester, Virginia) are:

Outsider Series, Trace + Olivia Series, Willow Creek Series, The Road That Leads To Us, Bring Me Back, Beauty in the Ashes, Jump my 90s novella, and that’s it for now, but there will be more I’m sure!

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SURPRISE RELEASE!

Life can change in an instant…

For Willa Hansen, this statement couldn’t be truer. One minute she was a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old, and the next her life was turned upside down with only a few words. Three years later, she’s receiving a kidney transplant and can start living again, only now she’s not sure she knows how.

Life can end in a moment…

Jasper Werth knows this all too well, seeing as a drunk driver killed his little brother. He’s always been a carefree guy, never taking life too seriously, but losing his brother is a major blow, and he finds himself lost until Willa walks into his life.

Life can mend the most broken parts of our souls…

Willa and Jasper couldn’t be more opposite, but as fate brings them together they’ll learn maybe they’re not so different after all.

Sometimes what you need comes in a package you least expect.

 

 

 

This book is so very near and dear to my heart. For very obvious reasons. Battling kidney disease the last year has not been easy. The journey has been downright difficult at times, but it was so important to me to write this story so people could learn more about this disease. I didn’t want this story to be overly sad, but uplifting, so please don’t think it’s an ugly cry book. I’m not saying you WON’T cry but if you do I think it should be a happy cry. 

 

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Teaser Tuesday!

Two posts in only a few days? That must be some record for me or something, lol!

I’m back with another teaser from The Other Side of Tomorrow. My newest standalone romance coming at ya soon!

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Blurb

Life can change in an instant…

For Willa Hansen, this statement couldn’t be truer. One minute she was a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old, and the next her life was turned upside down with only a few words. Three years later, she’s receiving a kidney transplant and can start living again, only now she’s not sure she knows how.

Life can end in a moment…

Jasper Werth knows this all too well, seeing as a drunk driver killed his little brother. He’s always been a carefree guy, never taking life too seriously, but losing his brother is a major blow, and he finds himself lost until Willa walks into his life.

Life can mend the most broken parts of our souls…

Willa and Jasper couldn’t be more opposite, but as fate brings them together they’ll learn maybe they’re not so different after all.

Sometimes what you need comes in a package you least expect.

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Updates and Such

I haven’t posted here in a long time. I’m sorry about that. I always say I’m going to be a better blogger and then I … don’t blog, lol.

Many of you know I’m sure that Covet got put on hold. It was frustrating for me, knowing where the story needed to go, but not being able to get the words out. Right now I’m working on a new novel. I decided I didn’t want to force Covet and that’s exactly what would’ve happened if I’d kept at it.

The new novel I’m working on is The Other Side of Tomorrow. It deals with what I’m going through, kidney disease/failure, dialysis, and transplant. It’s fictional, but there’s a lot of me in it and I think that’s what makes this novel so raw and real. I’ve said this a lot, and I always do think it when I say it because I grow so much as a writer with every book, but I feel like this is my best novel yet. I think this is the kind of book that everyone should read, not just because people need to be more educated about this disease (which they do) but because the thoughts and feelings apply to so many other things. In my opinion this is the kind of story that stays with you forever. I know this is one book I won’t ever forget even though I’m writing it. It’s leeched into my soul and it’s not going anywhere. This book beats with my heart. It’s incredibly special so I sincerely hope you will all give it a chance when it releases and help me spread the word. Your likes, shares, comments, and reviews will help drive the power of this book. Without YOU me and my books are nothing. You guys give wings to my words. You help my dreams soar. I truly mean that. I wouldn’t be anywhere without my readers, and I’m begging you to help me spread the word about this book far and wide. It would mean the world to me to see this book do well–to see people learn about my disease and maybe think about what they can do to help people. People not just suffering from kidney disease but anything. Be it grief, or depression, or anxiety, or an illness. I believe whole heartedly that we should help our fellow human beings. What you think is a small gesture can have a big impact on someone else’s life.

I’m attending Apollycon this month for fun so if you see me say hi! I won’t be signing, but if you see me in a line and want to talk to me don’t be shy. Seriously.

I also might have some changes coming up health wise. No, I’m not getting a transplant yet. But I’m taking control of my health and taking things in a different direction that will hopefully make me feel better and have more control over my life. I miss writing all the time. I know you guys understand and so many people have told me to not worry about writing and releasing, but not writing and releasing makes me miserable. I MISS writing. I write for ME and not being able to write like normal has sucked. I miss it. I need that escape now more than ever. I haven’t decided if I’m going to announce exactly what this change is, I’ve been really open about my journey but this might be one thing I keep to myself for now, but I’ll decide for sure once it’s actually happening.

I want to thank you guys for always being there for me. I truly think I have the best readers out there (not that I’m biased or anything) and I can’t thank you enough for staying by my side during this time. We’re coming up on a year since my diagnosis. I never thought I’d make it a year without a transplant but here we are. That’s been a hard pill to swallow. Dialysis is … sucky, and being told I’ll be waiting 3-4 years for a deceased donor transplant is daunting. Don’t worry, I’m still advocating for a living donor. Finding a match is very difficult. There’s this preconceived notion that it’s matching blood type and boom you have a match. It’s not like that AT ALL. They have to make sure they’re taking the kidney from someone who’s at minimum risk for kidney failure and that they’re giving ME the best possible kidney that will last a long time. Because guess what? I’m 24 so that means in my lifetime I’ll have to have 2-3 more transplants most likely or live on dialysis, which I can tell you from experience is not a life.

Again, I can’t wait for you guys to read The Other Side of Tomorrow and learn more about this. I promise I didn’t do it in a sad way. I didn’t want to turn people away from reading this book. I wanted it to be real, but with the promise of happy, with laughter and tears. I don’t have a release date, I’m still writing, but I’m really hoping to have it out in April. No promises though. My health slows me down so I’m taking things a day at a time.

Enjoy a teaser though. I’ll be back on Tuesday with another.

 

And if you missed the Covet cover reveal here it is.

 

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ENCHANT IS HERE!

GUUUUUUYS! *throws confetti* It’s release day!!!! I can’t believe this day is finally here. I started this book back in 2012 and shelved it. It wasn’t flowing and other characters were screaming at me so I put it on hold and honestly thought that would be the end of it. I’m so glad they started speaking to me again even if it is five years later, lol. I love this story so much and can’t wait to share it with you guys. So go forth and buy it and let me know what you think! It’s .99 cents for a limited time.

Mara Pryce never imagined that her life was anything but normal and then a strange gray-eyed young man appears at her graduation. When he vanishes without a trace, she’s convinced he’s a figment of her imagination. Then he appears again and shatters her whole world.

Mara is an enchanter, part of an ancient line of Wiccan power, and a war is raging—one of good and evil—between the Enchanted and the Iniquitous.

The Iniquitous want her dead and it’s Theodore’s job as her protector to keep her safe.

When Mara and Theodore arrive at a safe house, where Mara will remain hidden while learning about her powers, they find that the real threat might be a little closer to home than they want to believe.

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Chapter One of Enchant!

We’re getting closer and closer to the release of Enchant so today I have chapter one for you!

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Enchant Excerpt

YAY! For getting 250 TBR adds on Goodreads I have a special scene from Enchant for you!

My regular lessons quickly took a back burner to everything Theo was teaching me. I wanted to know how he knew so much about fighting and magic, but he would never give me a straight answer.

But thanks to having classes all day and then working with Theo in the evenings, I was always exhausted and fell asleep before my head even hit the pillow.

I dropped my bag on the library table and turned to Theo, crossing my arms over my chest.

“What are we doing today?”

He grinned, even his eyes crinkled at the corners. “I think you’ll be happy.”

My face lit up. “You mean—”

He nodded. “Magic.”

I resisted the urge to jump around and clap my hands in a demented happy dance.

“Spells are complicated, and they’re only as strong as the enchanter behind them.”

“So, the more powerful you are, the more powerful your spells are?” I asked.

“Exactly.” He smiled, pleased I’d gotten it right. After a pause, he chuckled and ran a hand through his wavy dark hair. “I’m actually a bit scared of what you might be capable of.”

“Afraid I might blow something up?”

“No.” His gray eyes sparkled. “I’m more afraid you might be better than me.”

I threw my head back and laughed. “You’re kidding, right?”

He quirked a brow. “You’re a Chosen One, Mara.”

“Yeah, except the whole Chosen One thing seems more like a pain in the butt than actually helpful. Everyone seems to want me dead.”

His smiled faltered. “I won’t ever let them get you. I promise.”

“Don’t make promises you might not be able to keep.” I smiled sadly.

I knew Theo wanted to believe he could always keep me safe but the reality was he couldn’t. I didn’t know much about this world, and barely anything about The Iniquitous and what they were capable of, but I wasn’t dumb, either. Enchanters were afraid of them and that told me all I needed to know.

In three smooth strides, he was in front of me. He cupped my cheeks and leaned in close. His breath tickled my face making the tiny hairs there stand up straight. He stared fiercely into my eyes. Even if I had wanted to move I couldn’t have. “I will protect you with every last breath in my body.”

My breath came out raggedly at his words.

He rubbed his thumb over my cheek and leaned closer. I held my breath and his eyes flickered to my lips.

Suddenly, his muscles tightened and he clenched his jaw before pulling away. “You will be my downfall,” he whispered. He gave me a shy look. “No one has ever had the effect on me that you do.”

I didn’t know what to say so instead I tugged on my shirt and asked, “Magic? What do you want to teach me?”

He seemed relieved at my change in subject. “Some spells need to be said out loud while others can be uttered in your mind.”

“How do you know the difference?”

“Smaller spells can be said in your head … Like say you want one of the books—” He stared at the shelves and they began to shake. Suddenly, one of the books shot out straight at Theo. I ducked and he caught the book in his hand. “Now you try.”

I sighed. “Do I just think to myself, ‘hey, that book there, yeah you, come here?’ there’s not some spell or special something?”

“Just think of the book you want. It’s that simple.”

“Okay,” I said and turned to one of the walls of books. I picked one with a purple spine and gold lettering. I stared at it, narrowing my eyes. I held out my hand. Come here.

The shelf shook.

Theo grinned like a proud coach. “That’s it,” he encouraged.

Come here.

The book raised a little off the shelf.

Come here! The whole wall was now shaking and suddenly all the books along the wall shot straight toward me.

Theo crashed into me and rolled us under one of the tables.

I could hear the various loud thunks as the books hit the table and floor surrounding us. Finally, they stopped.

I looked at Theo and let out a breathless laugh. “Death by raining books.”

He laughed too. “Ah, doll face, you always make things so interesting.”

“I try.”

We climbed out from underneath the desk to assess the destruction.

“Geez, remind me to never make you mad.” He scratched at the back of his head as he looked at the mess.

Hundreds of books littered the ground leaving no room to even walk. Thankfully, only the one wall had been affected. If I had knocked all of them off we would’ve been swimming in books and picking them up for days.

Theo put his hands on his hips and let out a gust of air. It sent the dark hair covering his forehead swirling like it was caught in the wind.

“We have to clean this up.”

“I think that’s pretty obvious.” I was already bent down stacking books.

“We won’t have time to do anything else today—” he bent down beside me “—and this is going to taking forever.”

“Why don’t you just magic them on up?” I swished my hand.

“I can magic them all up but then they won’t be in alphabetical order.”

I stopped what I was doing, a large book in my hand, and said, “You have to be kidding me.”

“This is a library,” he gasped, scandalized.

“But … but … We’re the only ones who use it.”

“They have to be in alphabetical order. If they’re not, how do you ever expect me to find something to read?”

I snorted and went back to making another stack. “You? Reading?”

He seemed affronted. “I like to read.”

“What do you read?” I challenged.

“Anything and everything. I even have a blog.”

“You’re so full of it.”

“You know how you girls have loads of book boyfriends? Well, I have my book girlfriends.”

I snorted.

“Laugh all you want but a real man likes to read.”

An image of Theo relaxing in a leather chair in front of a fireplace with a book in hand assaulted my mind. I could picture him with dark-framed glasses and a small smile playing on his lips as he read a particularly interesting part. His hand would flick up and push his dark hair from—

What the hell was I thinking?

I shook my head and turned to find Theo staring at me.

“Having a fantasy, Mara?”

I blushed scarlet, pretty sure somehow he had known exactly what I was thinking thanks to his freaky protector powers.

 

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ENCHANT COVER REVEAL!

AHHHHHHH! It’s that time again, guys! Cover reveal time! This is my first venture back into paranormal romance in a long time and I hope you guys are just as excited about it as I am.

Mara Pryce never imagined that her life was anything but normal and then a strange gray-eyed young man appears at her graduation. When he vanishes without a trace, she’s convinced he’s a figment of her imagination. Then he appears again and shatters her whole world.

Mara is an enchanter, part of an ancient line of Wiccan power, and a war is raging—one of good and evil—between the Enchanted and the Iniquitous.

The Iniquitous want her dead and it’s Theodore’s job as her protector to keep her safe.

When Mara and Theodore arrive at a safe house, where Mara will remain hidden while learning about her powers, they find that the real threat might be a little closer to home than they want to believe.

Release Date: November 17th

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Enchant will LIVE release everywhere on release day. Only iBooks will have preorders.

I can’t wait for you guys to read this book and go on this epic three book journey! I hope you love it as much as I do.

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Broken Hearts is LIVE!

The final book in the Light in the Dark series is LIVE! Broken Hearts is .99 cents for a limited time. If you haven’t read Jace and Nova’s first book (Dark Hearts) you can get it for .99 cents as well!

Broken Hearts

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Dark Hearts

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