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Who Loves an Audiobook???

Hello, Reader-Friends!!!

I'm just getting back from Spring Break, and while I was driving 12 hours south to visit family and friends, I renewed my LOVE for audiobooks!!!



They're also fantastic for when you're lying around by the pool or the beach and either don't want to hold a book or eReader or just want to close your eyes....

I have SIX Audiobooks--WOW! 

Want to check them out? Here you go--->

★ DRAGONFLY:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/DFAaud
Audible: http://smarturl.it/DFaud
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iDFat

★ UNDERTOW:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1LMMZSH
Audible: http://smarturl.it/UTaud
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iUTat

★ WATERCOLOR:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/WCaud
Audible: http://smarturl.it/WATaud
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iWCat

★ MOSAIC:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/MOAaud
Audible: http://smarturl.it/MOAaud
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iMOSat

★ THE TRUTH ABOUT FAKING:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/TTAFAA2
Audible: http://bit.ly/TTAFaudio
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iTTAFa

★ ROUGE:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/RgAAa
Audible: http://bit.ly/1au4rqf
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iRGat

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In other news, I am LOVING the television show "Small Town, Big Mayor" on the UP Channel! It's about the town and specifically the Mayor of D'Lo, Mississippi! (Anybody get it???)

D'Lo is the name of one of the most important secondary characters in my book Behind the Stars (link) , and YES, he was named after the town.

Everyone in BTS was named after towns along the I-49 corridor in south Mississippi, because I was brainstorming the plot as we made the 4-hour drive to visit my in-laws back in 2011.

Watch Episode 2 Tonight! Need to find the UP channel in your area? Follow this (link)!

You can get Behind the Stars on Amazon--FREE in Kindle Unlimited (link)!

Happy reading or listening~

MWAH!!!

"Edgy, Raw" Award-Winning YA Romance On Sale

The Truth About Letting Go, is on sale for 99 Cents this week/weekend (FREE in Kindle Unlimited). It's been three years since I wrote the story, but I still remember the emotions behind it so well.

I've never lost a parent, but at the time I was going grieving a different sort of loss. My life had taken a turn I never anticipated, and I was reeling with the pain of it, trying to understand why God would do this to me and my little family.

I won't go into details, but I'll just say I poured all that frustration and pain into this book in the form of Ashley trying to understand the sudden death of her father.

Some readers have sent me messages saying I got it exactly right. Some have said they identified with Ashley and the way she felt and acted after losing their own parents. Others said while they didn't react so violently to the loss of a loved one, their siblings or others close to them did.

Those are the most gratifying emails I ever receive.

The Truth About Letting Go is not always an easy read, but it was nominated as a finalist by The Kindle Book Award in 2013. I appreciated that recognition so much.

The story does have a happy ending, and we do find our heroine on the road to recovery by the end. I hope you'll read it and "get it." If you don't, that's okay.

Stay cool~

Here's the scoop:

THE TRUTH ABOUT LETTING GO is…
TOP 5 FINALIST, 2013 "Best Indie Book" awards, The Kindle Book Review
"If you're a fan of Sarah Dessen novels you should pick this one up!"--Harley Bear Book Blog    "FIVE STARS: Powerful, beautiful, and real... Rarely have I read a book like this one, that felt so real it could be true." -Steph's Book Reviews
“FIVE STARS: It's strange to see your feelings written on the pages of a book you didn't pen. It should be available for anyone who's experiencing loss/grief of any kind.” –Amazon Review    
THE TRUTH ABOUT LETTING GOBy Leigh Talbert Moore
Two days ago Ashley Lockett's dad died. Her world fell apart, her mom withdrew, and her older brother "callously" returned to college to resume his normal life. Only life will never return to normal for Ashley--at least that's how it feels.
Rejecting her "queen bee" status, she befriends Jordan, a budding film director, and Charlotte, the daughter of a local shop keeper. They each help her forget the pain for a little while, but can they stop her from going off the rails with the new bad boy in town?
A story of faith, forgiveness, and the power of friendship.
★ Get it Today! (FREE in Kindle Unlimited)Amazon  US: http://smarturl.it/TLGAAAmazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BHRY07Y
★ BOOK TRAILER: https://youtu.be/H-rXSZL2X38On Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/leightmoore/books-by-leigh-t-moore/On Goodreads:   
  

Mystery Romance on SALE and a chance to WIN!

This week only, get my bestselling action-adventure romance Behind the Stars on SALE, AND if you help spread the word, you could WIN a $10 Amazon Gift Card!

✶ First, grab your copy NOW for JUST 99 Cents--->
(FREE in Kindle Unlimited!)
Amazon US: http://smarturl.it/BTSAM
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OYN4ADM

Readers say....

“Five Stars: I couldn't put it down at all. It still has my attention, begging to be revisited!" –Kelly’s Nerdy Obsession

"Solid, well-crafted and captivating!" --Kawehi Reviews
  
"Fun, entertaining, and original!" --My Guilty Obsession book reviews
  
"Adventurous and exciting, a great book for anyone." --Somertime Book Blog

“Full of nail biting suspense, this book is sure to keep your attention.” –Mandy “I Read Indie”


✶ Even MORE fun--How about an EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW of the book?

Check it out:




BEHIND THE STARS 
by Leigh T. Moore

Prentiss Puckett is certain of three things:
-Graduation is two weeks away.
-Summer only gets hotter in south Mississippi.
-She’s getting a job with air-conditioning.

She did not expect to be kidnapped walking to work.
And she never expected to become a hero.

Red Dawn meets LOST in this New Adult action-adventure romance!


What about that Gift Card?

✶ SHARE this post on Facebook, and you'll be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card (link)! ✶ 

Winner will be chosen on Monday, March 14, and announced in my newsletter. 

Sign up for my new release newsletter, and get Exclusive BONUS Content from Dragonfly and Behind the Stars!

Sign up here (link)!

✶ Have you seen the cool BOOK TRAILER for Behind the Stars? Check it out:






That's all the news from me this week--I hope you're enjoying this early spring!

Keep reading,
LTM

Holiday #Deals & #FREEBIES

Merry Christmas, Reader-Friends!We've reached the most wonderful time of the year!

Today is Small Business Saturday, and the goal is for shoppers to support small, non-corporate businesses. With that in mind, Indie Authors are Small Businesses, too!

Books make great gifts, and SIGNED Books make them even more special. I've put together a few different packages you can order and have signed & delivered in time for gifting.

(Or you can forward this email and drop a hint--Haha!)

Go to mkt.com/LeighTMoore for these savings------>
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#2-"Captive" (Vol. 1 of BEHIND THE STARS):
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTS1AM
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BTS1GP
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Kindle Unlimited (link) is a great choice for large families of readers. Pay one monthly fee ($9.99), and get unlimited FREE downloads!

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Download Now:#1-BEHIND THE STARS: http://amzn.to/1llGGfp

#2-THE TRUTH ABOUT FAKING: http://amzn.to/1llGAEA

#3-THE TRUTH ABOUT LETTING GO: http://amzn.to/1kXQ1ua

#4-ROUGE: http://amzn.to/1kXQkFx

I'll be touching base with more fun deals leading up to the BIG DAY. No matter what, here's hoping you have a Fantastic holiday season! We all have so much to be thankful for.

I'm thankful for YOU!!!!

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New Release Titles:
BLOOD AND SNOW 10.1: THE DARK MOTH SOCIETY by RaShelle Workman ~ "There's more to life than training. There's love, Alice Blackburn. And you are in desperate need of it..." 

Genre: NA Reimagining of Alice In Wonderland 

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KATE UNMASKED by Cindy M. Hogan ~ Some secrets should stay dead and buried. 

Genre: YA Adventure/Suspense 

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COUNTER CLOCKWISE by Elle Strauss ~ High school senior Casey Donovan is in trouble. She's not in the 1860s like she should be. It's 1929. And she didn't come alone. 

Genre: YA Time Travel Romance 
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WITNESS (Witness, Book 1) by Christine Kersey ~ College student Courtney Hartford's worries are few. That is, until she witnesses a murder.

Genre: NA Suspense 
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PAXTON PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS by Juli Alexander ~ Townsey Paxton loves to solve mysteries. It's in her blood. She risks her safety to do what she knows is right, but things suddenly go terribly wrong. 

Genre: YA Mystery 
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THE SOUL'S AGENT by Wendy Knight ~ For as long as there have been people, there has been a fear of the dark. Mothers tell their children there isn't anything in the shadows that isn't there in the light. They are wrong.
Genre: NA Urban Fantasy
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SKETCHY LOVE by Lila Felix ~ Fasta is an artist, not by choice, but by force.
Genre: NA Urban Fantasy

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BONUS BOOKS:
BEHIND THE STARS by LEIGH TALBERT MOORE ~ Prentiss Puckett did not expect to be kidnapped walking to work. And she never expected to become a hero.

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THE ACADEMY: INTRODUCTIONS by C.L. STONE ~ Meet Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Gabriel, Luke and North in a story about differences and loyalty, truth and mystery, friendships and heart-throbbing intimacy. 

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SOMETHING ABOUT LOVE by ELANA JOHNSON ~ If a picture is worth a thousand words then Olivia's captured Trevor's whole story.

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THE FAERIE PRINCE by RACHEL MORGAN ~ Stolen magical object? Check. Villainous faerie bad guys? Check. Complicated feelings for super hot, pain-in-the-ass assignment partner? Check. Not winding up dead? Working on that one. 

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Welcome to my (reading) World!

Hey! Thanks for visiting my website! 

This also was my personal blog from when I started writing books in 2009. So WOW. LOTS of over-sharing here... please feel free to poke around and explore.

When I'm not working on a book or driving my little ladies all over the place, I try to pop in and post my latest book news! For the most current scoop, you can
Hop over to my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LeighTalbertMoore Sign up for my New Release newsletter and get some fun Free Bonus Content along with an email every time I put out a new book: http://smarturl.it/LTMnewsGet a quickie Text Alert, text "LeighTMoore" to 64600!*
So what's new? Well, I'm glad you asked...

Behind the Stars is my latest release. It's one of my all-time favorite stories about a tough little country girl named Prentiss Puckett, who's forced to see just how strong and creative she can be after she's kidnapped walking to work.
COW do you do???
She wakes up in a prison camp with a group of friends, and she decides she's not going down without a fight. It's hot and sweaty and exciting and fun. Did I mention there are cows?

I had a lot of fun with this one. Check out the book's Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/leightmoore/behind-the-stars/

A whole page on this site is devoted to the series and the TWO COOL WAYS you can get it--one is FREE! (Click here to visit that page.)

In the meantime, here's the scoop on Behind the Stars . If you get it, I hope you love it! If you love it, please remember to leave a review. Reviews help indie authors more than you know.


On Amazon
Readers are saying…
“Five Stars: The best series that I have read in a while. I couldn't put it down at all. It still has my attention, begging to be revisited!" –Kelly’s Nerdy Obsession
"Solid, well-crafted and captivating!" --Kawehi Reviews    "Fun, entertaining, and original!" --My Guilty Obsession book reviews    "Adventurous and exciting, a great book for anyone." --Somertime Book Blog
“If you are looking for a great YA read, this is the book for you. Full of nail biting suspense, this book is sure to keep your attention.” –Mandy “I Read Indie”
BEHIND THE STARS By Leigh T. Moore
Prentiss Puckett is certain of three things:-Graduation is two weeks away.-Summer only gets hotter in south Mississippi.-She’s getting a job with air-conditioning.
She did not expect to be kidnapped walking to work. And she neverexpected to become a hero.
Red Dawn meets LOST in this action-packed paranormal romance from Amazon bestselling author Leigh Talbert Moore.
BEHIND THE STARS (FREE in Kindle Unlimited!)Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTSAMAmazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OYN4ADM
PAPERBACKS ONAmazon: http://smarturl.it/BTSPBA CreateSpace: http://smarturl.it/BTSCS
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Thanks for reading! Love you guys~


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What Do Readers Think and #WIN!

Launching a new book is exciting and terrifying and always FUN!

The last time I went through this was June 30, 2014, with Mosaic , and I pretty much did it by myself. Haha!

This go-round I've teamed up with Inspired Kathy and YA Bound, two great services I've known since I released  The Truth About Faking  in Sept 2012. Basically, I love these guys!
If you missed it, Behind the Stars rolled out as a serialized novel on November 9. The first episode "Captive" (Ch. 1-5) is FREE on all platforms if you'd like a taste.
"Serialized" means the story is released in small chunks, like they used to do with novels in the old magazine days. Some readers dig the format, others don't. Regardless of which side you're on, ALL the "episodes" are out now, or you can get the complete novel by clicking here (link).  
Please follow the Tour, and you can WIN! What's up for grabs? Signed copies of Behind the Stars , "Captive" (Episode 1), SWAG!, or an Amazon Gift Card!
Here's the tour:


Blog Tour Schedule:
January 5: New Adult Addiction  - Review Victoria Simcox's Blog  - Promo Post I Read Indie - Review Mom With A Kindle - Review
January 6:   The Rest Is Still Unwritten  - Excerpt My Full Bookshelf Reviews - Review
January 7: Book Lovers Life - Promo Post Feminist Reflections - Review
January 8:Mischievous Reads - http://mischievousreads.blogspot.com - Review A Flurry of Ponderings - Promo Post The Book Hoarders  - Review
January 9:sweet treat reading reviews - http://strreviews.blogspot.com/ - Promo PostThe Book Lovers' Lounge - http://thebookloverslounge.com - ReviewOnce Upon A Time A Review  - http://onceuponatimelover8.wordpress.com/ - Review
January 12:Roxy's Reviews - http://roxykade.blogspot.com – ReviewBoundless Daydreamer – www.b-daydreamer.blogspot.com - Promo Post
January 13:Lost in Lit - http://lostinlit.com - ReviewWhat's Beyond Forks? - http://www.whatsbeyondforks.com - Review
January 14:Books Unhinged- http://www.booksunhinged.com - Promo Post
January 15:Kristie's Kaptivating Review - http://kristieskaptivatingreviews.blogspot.com/ - ReviewBuried Under Books - http://cncbooksblog.wordpress.com/ - ReviewThe Phantom Paragrapher - www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com – ReviewThe Perks of being a Book Nerd - Http://www.perksofbeingabooknerd.com - Promo PostBookish Delights – www.bookish-delights.blogspot.com-  ReviewFicwishes - http://ficwishes.blogspot.com - Review
January 16:Home Is Where the Wine Is Book Blog - http://homeiswherethewineis.com - ReviewConfessions of a Y.A. and N.A. Book Addict - http://confessionsofayaandnabookaddict.blogspot.com - Review

Undercover Book Reviews - http://undercoverbookreviews.blogspot.com/ - Review
I hope you'll read Behind the Stars , and if you do, please leave a review! I love to hear what you think!
Happy 2015, reader-friends~

Behind the Stars is LIVE!

Happy New Year, reader-friends!

I hope you're having a wonderful time with family and friends. I know I am. My little ladies are home, and we've been going to movies, eating out, wishing the sunshine would reappear in the great Midwest...

In case you missed it ALL the "episodes" in Behind the Stars are now LIVE on Amazon!

The first one ( "Captive" ) is FREE on all platforms. The other five are just 99 cents on Amazon only, and if you're a Kindle Unlimited member, you can borrow them all for FREE!

The complete novel is already out in print, and the eBook is everywhere Wednesday, Dec. 31! You can order it now, and it'll magically appear on your Kindle Tuesday night at midnight.  Or is it Wednesday morning? I never can tell...

Please leave a review and let me know what you think. I had a blast writing this one, and I hope to continue Prentiss's story if readers are interested.

In the meantime, check out these gorgeous fan-made memes for the serial:

Get "Captive" FREE (link)!  
"Learning to Spy" (#2) for 99 cents (link)!
Get "Harvest Moon" (#3) for 99 cents (link)!

Get "Jackson" (#4) for 99 cents (link)!
Get "Into the Woods" (#5) for 99 cents (link)!
Get "If I Fly" (#6) for 99 cents!
YAY! I love these gorgeous teasers. Please feel free to make your own and send them to me at behindthestars21@gmail.com!

Remember, you can buy the complete set/novel today for $3.99, and it will appear on your Kindle midnight Tuesday! Here is the link: http://smarturl.it/BTSAM

Print Copies are out NOW! Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTSPBACreateSpace: http://smarturl.it/BTSCS 
Thank you so much for reading--I hope you'll leave reviews.

Have a fantastic 2015~ 

Merry Christmas - Behind the Stars is coming!

Merry Christmas, reader-friends!

I hope you're all enjoying this time with family and/or friends. I'm actually unplugged for the week to spend this time with my little brood. It's crazy and a little scary with a new release on the horizon, but it's important to me.

I'm sure y'all know my new book Behind the Stars releases in eBook format on Dec. 31. You can pre-order it now, and if you like print books, the paperback edition is out NOW! If you want it for Christmas, it's ready to give or get. (Links below)

The release publicity for the eBook was set for Dec. 31. I couldn't change that, so I decided to release the book in serialized version for anybody who wanted to start it right away.

It's been SO FUN seeing everyone's responses, seeing reader memes, etc. Here are a few of my FAVES from the serialized version...

 

Serialzied novels have a long history going all the way back to Charles Dickens and Alexandre Dumas (The Three Musketeers)! I LOVE how being indie allows me to play with different ways of novel delivery.

Anyway, I'm rambling. To wrap it up, I hope you all have a fantastic holiday. I hope you're getting everything you want. I'll be around. Hope to hear from you soon!

Here is all the info you need for Behind the Stars ~

"WOW, where do I begin.... Leigh has done it again. This time she has written something that I can't even imagine what is going to happen. I am completely enthralled with this book." --Goodreads Review
"Light and suspenseful, keeping the reader unsure of what is real." --Somertime Book Blog 
"I was intrigued by the reference to LOST so I started this the day I received it... The action starts almost immediately to grab you and invest you in the story. I understand the LOST reference--we are as lost as the main character, Prentiss..."--Goodreads Review

"An amazing series, and I definitely recommend reading them all. You will not be able to put these books down."
--Carver's Book Cravings

 ~ BEHIND THE STARS ~by Leigh Talbert Moore
Pre-Order on Amazon!
Prentiss Puckett is certain of three things:
-Graduation is two weeks away.-Summer only gets hotter in south Mississippi.-She’s getting a job with air-conditioning.
She did not expect to be kidnapped walking to work. And she never expected to become a hero.
Red Dawn meets LOST in this New Adult action-adventure romance from Amazon bestselling author Leigh Talbert Moore. 

START THE SERIES TODAY! FREE On Amazon!
Captive (BTS #1) - Out NOW and FREE!!!Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTS1AMGoogle Play: http://smarturl.it/BTS1GPiTunes: http://smarturl.it/BTS1iNook: http://smarturl.it/BTS1NKobo: http://smarturl.it/BTS1K
Learning to Spy (BTS #2) - Out NOW!Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTS2AM
Harvest Moon (BTS #3) - Out NOW!Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTS3AM
Jackson (BTS #4) - Out NOW!Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTS4AM
Into the Woods (BTS #5) - Out NOW!Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTS5AM
If I Fly (BTS #6) - Out NOW!Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTS6AM
Behind the Stars is LIVE 12.31.14!
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTSAM
Print Copies are out NOW! Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BTSPBA CreateSpace: http://smarturl.it/BTSCS

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