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Escaping Safety by Bonnie Gwyn

Author Name: Bonnie GwynBook Title: Escaping SafetyGenre: Clean NA/Adventure/Dystopian
Book Blurb: "Christina has grown up literally ‘sheltered’ in a sanctuary run by mysterious Officials who offer safety in exchange for captivity. She’s already suspicious of the Officials when she meets Tyler Andrus, commander of the T-Squad: a group of rebels on a quest to destroy the sanctuaries and bring light back into the world. Having yearned for freedom all her life, she joins them in a journey of hope, terror, and self-discovery."
Book Links:
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Author Bio:Bonnie Gwyn wrote her first book, about a talking grandfather clock, when she was six – and hasn’t stopped writing since. In fact, she can’t “not write,” and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She hasn’t missed a day of writing in her journal for the past five years!As a winner in the 2013 National Novel Writing Month challenge, Bonnie produced her latest dystopian novel, Escaping Safety, and is now working on its sequel. She is also working on a fantasy romance series, The Legends of Elldamorae, whose characters have captured her heart and can’t wait to have their stories revealed.   Bonnie’s mantra is, “I write because I believe every story deserves to be told.” You can learn more about Bonnie, and read her inspirational blog posts, on Where Legends Begin at http://www.bonniegwyn.blogspot.com/
Author Links: http://www.bonniegwyn.blogspot.com/

The Newstead Project by Melanie Schulz

Author Name: Melanie SchulzBook Title: The Newstead ProjectGenre: YA Thriller
Book Blurb: Joel Cranston thinks he’s the luckiest guy ever. He's just been recruited to Newstead, a blue-chip private school, while he's still a junior. Deep down he knows there has to be a catch. And there is. Newstead didn’t pick him because he’s lucky. They picked him because they know something he doesn't: that he's either exactly what they need to complete their plans of world domination, or he's the biggest threat they've ever known. Either way, they want him.
Book Links:  
~ Amazon ~ 

About the Author:


I live in Upstate New York with my husband and three children, where I've pretty much been planted my entire life. Which is fine, because it's beautiful here. My only complaint is that most people assume New York means NYC, which it doesn't. There. I've done my part in exposing the truth. Truth. The truth is I'm not a writer, storyteller maybe, but not a writer. It wasn't something I went to school for. I'm a nurse. I love being a nurse. So why write? I don't know. I do know when it started, though: September 3, 2010. I know this because I nature journal and on that day Joel made it into my notes. I guess it's fitting. Someone like him needed to be birthed in the woods. If you were to meet me, and I hope someday you do, you would not connect me with this story. I'm a wife, a mother, a nurse. The person who wrote this should've been a guy, first off; secondly he should have been some militaristic strategist; that's who you'd expect to see if you were to come to a book signing, not me. But I'm there, in every line. So, if I don't have the pleasure of meeting you in person, I'll see you in Newstead.
Author Links: 
~ Amazon Author Page ~  Goodreads ~ Website ~ 

The Blind World by M.C Rohweder

Author Name: M. C. RohwederBook Title: The Blind WorldGenre: NA Urban Fantasy
Book Blurb: Miranda Schaffer just wants a little freedom for the start of college. Having convinced her parents to let her live in the house left to them by her great-aunt Janine, she’s excited. That is, until her classmate, Cole, tries to convince her that the house is one of the tools needed by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to raise Hell. 
Cole identifies himself as a Guardian, whose sole purpose in life is to prevent the gateway to Hell—supposedly Miranda’s basement—from falling into the wrong hands. Miranda brushes off his concerns, thinking he’s crazy. 

On top of that, the cute real estate agent interested in the house is, according to Cole, one of the Four Horsemen, and she should stay away from him at all costs. That’s easier said than done when she can’t get him out of her head. 

Will her indecision leave her with Hell to pay?

Book Links:
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About the author: 


M. C. Rohweder live in Las Vegas, NV, where The Brimstone Series takes place. She loves Ghirardelli chocolate, Dos Equis, and a bunch of other random things. Most of all, she loves a good story. She hopes her stories captivate and connect with you, as her favorite stories captivated he
Author Links: www.mcrohweder.comfacebook.com/authormcrohwedertwitter.com/mcrohweder

The Singing Stones of Rendor by Neils Knudsen

 Author Name: Neils KnudsenBook Title: The Singing Stones of RendorGenre: YA Fantasy
Book Blurb: Endowed with a magical ability not seen since the ancient Rendor Empire, life for K’Las just turned dangerous—and he’s not even born yet. 
His parents hide him in plain sight for several years until they learn of a plot to seize an heirloom and enslave the powerful magical voices that blend with the family treasure. The family manages to escape the clutches of cold-blooded zealots from the Grand Peer that chases them to one of Rendor’s mysterious great henges. 
A wild and shrewd wizard who hides within the henge, learns of the family’s secret treasure and vanquishes one of the zealots, but not out of altruism. He too is covetous of the powerful treasure the family holds dear. 
Trapped between a ruthless killer and a crazed wizard, K’Las must quickly learn to control his nascent skills to help his parents best their foes. If he can’t, it won’t matter which of their foes wins—his family will surely die. Even if he does succeed, the hostile and unstable world order will not permit such unrestrained magic.
Book Links: 
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P...
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-s...
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Author Bio: 
Neils Knudsen was born in 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He moved a lot during his childhood and early adulthood. Each location had its own traditions and ways of life. He tended to adopt many of those nuances and in each new micro-culture he became a little more fanciful. As a result his foundation as a writer of fantasy fiction was under construction.A six year stint in the U.S. Navy followed by 24 years working for the U.S. Army distracted him from any thought of writing.After he retired his son challenged him to write a book. At that point his primary experience with writing dealt with SOP’s (standard operating procedures), regulations and reports—all very boring. Newsletters and a few editorial cartoons in small town newspapers were the extent of his published artistic endeavors. Online writing sites, like critiquecircle.com, helped hone his creative writing skills. He also had the help of a wife with an English degree, a brother-in-law with several novels to his name and plenty of time on his hands. Almost five years later he finished the first novel and entered a state-wide contest sponsored by the League of Utah Writers. In 2013 he won first place for the first chapter in The Singing Stones of Rendor. With that award, and some fine tuning of the novel, he delayed publishing to enter it in the “Novel” category the following year. One of the requirements was the work had to be unpublished. In 2014 the book won second place. Not bad.The critique from the judges led to further refinements of the story. Neils now reside in Utah and writes under the gentle guidance of his wife and hard-nosed muse, and the encouragement of a much admired brother-in-law. The only pets he lives with are his peeves.

Meet Your Match by Lindzee Armstrong

Author Name: Lindzee ArmstrongBook Title: Meet Your MatchGenre: YA contemporary romance
Book blurb: Sixteen-year-old Brooke Pierce doesn’t need her mom to tell her all boys are trouble. After watching her dad break up the family for a woman half his age, dating is the last thing on her mind.On the first day at a new high school, Brooke meets Luke, the school flirt with a reputation for heartbreak. He’s interested. She’s not. That only makes him chase her more. After a shocking revelation from her dad, Brooke and Luke form an unexpected bond, complete with crazy rules to keep them safely in the friend zone. Problem is, that’s the worst place to be when you’re falling in love.Book links:~ Amazon ~ Goodreads ~About the author: 
Lindzee decided in first grade that she’d grow up to be three things—a mom, a teacher, and a writer. She’s lucky enough to have accomplished all three tasks. Lindzee received her bachelor’s in history education from Utah Valley University. Soon after leaving her teaching career behind, she became a mother to adorable twin boys, who guarantee her life is never dull.Lindzee is married to the most supportive man in the world. He regularly takes care of the twins and cooks dinner so she can escape with her laptop to chase her dream of being a writer. When she has time for hobbies, Lindzee is a reality TV junkie, loves to cross-stitch, and sometimes even finds time to play the piano. She eats way too much chocolate and wishes she liked things like running or yoga.Lindzee writes national fiction under her own name, and fiction with an LDS theme under the pen name Lydia Winters.Author links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorlindzeearmstrong?ref=hlGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10319067.Lydia_WintersAmazon Author Central http://www.amazon.com/Lindzee-Armstrong/e/B00UJVLI88/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1427738860&sr=8-2Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lindzarmstrong/Twitter https://twitter.com/lindz_armstrong

Ideal High by Valerie Ipson

Valerie IpsonIDEAL HIGHYA contemporary
Back cover blurb: There’s no way I’m taking Blake’s place as president of the student body. As soon as the memorial for him and six of our friends is over, I’m resigning as VP. Really.Except people say the fire was no accident. (I say it’s way too easy to blame someone who’s dead.)When I read the writing on the wall, literally, the bathroom wall, I know what it means. To get to the truth I have to come out from under my paisley comforter.But, seriously, what stage of grief says I have to be the one to fix what’s wrong at Ideal High? Maybe I’m the one who’s broken.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U...
For other e-versions:https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Author Links: 
http://valerieipson.com/http://valeri...

The Gathering (Book 2 in the Ceramia Trilogy) by Sherry Taylor

Sherry TaylorThe Gathering: Book 2 in the Ceramia TrilogyYA Fantasy
Gathering armies, demonic seduction. Hidden agendas and a deadly disease. Just another day in Ceramia.
In the magical kingdom of Ceramia, King Exar continues to send his soldiers and demons after his niece, Kiera, while her personal guard, Canjya, attempts to gather an army to fight for the throne.
Led by Dustin's bugs, Kiera and her friends attempt to evade their enemies, battling them when they must. During this time, they suffer pains of separation and loss while experiencing the effects of an age old Black Magic. Though they rescue some, others are captured and it looks like things are leaning in Exar's favor.
They will never give up, but can they prevail, let alone survive?
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W...



Sherry Taylor is the author of the Ceramia Trilogy. She lives at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah. She is married to her best friend, John, and they have four amazing children and two totally adorable grandchildren. She enjoys cooking, walking, cross-stitching, painting, Dutch Oven cooking, and of course, reading and writing. In the summer you will find her camping (especially in the Uintah Mountains), trimming her roses or sitting in the shade with a book.
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Flight (Book 1 in the Ceramia Triliogy) by Sherry Taylor

Sherry TaylorFlight: Book 1 in the Ceramia Trilogy
Murderous uncle, magical portal, talking animals and demons from the Underworld. It's enough to drive any sane person crazy.
In a small town at the base of the Uintah Mountains best friends, Kiera and Dustin, are running for their lives.
After barely escaping strange creatures that can only be described as demons from Hell, they discover their parents have been murdered by Kiera's biological uncle, Exar, and he is now after them.
Not knowing where else to go, they hide out in the only place they can think of.
The cave.
No one ever goes near the cave.
While hiding inside, they unravel the mystery of a portal and are whisked away to another world where they find they have magical abilities.
But this is also Exar's world, and he still wants them dead.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H...


Sherry Taylor is the author of the Ceramia Trilogy. She lives at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah. She is married to her best friend, John, and they have four amazing children and two totally adorable grandchildren. She enjoys cooking, walking, cross-stitching, painting, Dutch Oven cooking, and of course, reading and writing. In the summer you will find her camping (especially in the Uintah Mountains), trimming her roses or sitting in the shade with a book.
http://www.fb.com/ceramiaworldhttp://...

The Princess and the Prom Queen by Jaclyn Weist

Author Name: Jaclyn Weist
Book Title: The Princess and the Prom Queen Genre: YA Fantasy

Book Blurb:
Jenny’s had it with her life. Six siblings in an overstuffed house are enough to drive anyone crazy, and sometimes she dreams of escaping to some fantasy world. When she suddenly wakes up to find herself being kissed by a strange—but very handsome—prince, Jenny knows her life just got a lot more exciting. Now stuck in a medieval land of castles and royalty, when Jenny learns that the queen has agreed to marry her off to the prince, it’s time to take matters into her own hands. She goes on a quest to find out who dragged her to this time while trying to keep from falling in love with either of the boys vying for her attention. 

Princess Genevieve has only known life under her mother’s rule. She wants to do more than go to battle or deal with suitors. She wakes to find herself in a new world filled with gadgets, electricity, and moving carriages. She finally has the freedom to be who she wants to be with a family who cares deeply for her and a boy worth any sacrifice. It’s more than everything she always wanted. 

As Jenny and Genevieve settle into their new lives, they face an unknown evil which threatens everything they care about and makes them face tough questions—like who they are and what they really want their lives to become. 
Book Links: 
~ Amazon ~ 

Author Bio:


Jaclyn is an Idaho farm girl who grew up loving to read. She developed a love for writing as a senior in high school, when her dad jokingly said she was the next Dr. Seuss (not even close, but very sweet). She met her husband, Steve, at BYU, and they have six happy, crazy children who encourage her to keep writing. After owning a bookstore and running away to have adventures in Australia, they settled back down in their home in Utah. Jaclyn now spends her days herding her kids to various activities and trying to remember what she was supposed to do next. She has published six books in a year, and her mind is still reeling from the awesomeness. Her books include The Princess and the Prom Queen; Magicians of the Deep; the Luck series—Stolen Luck, Twist of Luck, Best of Luck, and Just My Luck, a novella. You can learn more about Jaclyn at her website: www.jaclynweist.com
Author Links: www.jaclynweist.comjaclynweist.blogspot.comwww.facebook.com/jaclynweistauthorhttps://twitter.com/JaclynWeistwww.gatesofatlantis.com

Underground Rose by Sara Burr

Author Name: Sara Burr
Book Title: Underground Rose
Book Genre: YA Urban Fantasy (but it straddles MG/YA)
Book Blurb: After her surprise discovery of a mystical gift, fourteen-year-old Rose Wilson thinks her life is ruined. It turns out she comes from a long line of gifted women, and despite her protests, Rose's mom ships her off to her grandmother's house to spend the summer learning about her family's well-hidden secrets. To make matters worse, Rose is expected to carry out this tradition alongside her mousy, bookworm cousin, Megan. What a waste of a summer. With some effort, Rose and Megan manage to find common ground and by the time they get home, they're working together to adjust to their new life. But everything is turned upside down again when their families are exposed by witch hunters who call themselves The Witches' Hammer. With killers on the loose, their tiny town isn't safe anymore. Rose's entire family is fragmented and forced to flee through a network of hiding places, dubbed The Witches' Underground Railroad.As she journeys to the sea, Rose learns more and more about who she really is. The closer she gets to her destination, the more danger she encounters, until she is forced to make the ultimate decision: follow her family's edict of non-violence and become an orphan, or save her mom's life.
Book Links: 
Amazon ~ Barnes and Noble ~ Kobo
About the author: 


Sara has been entranced by the written word for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a school teacher, she fell in love with books as soon as she could read them. She wrote her very first story, about a girl who ran away and hid in her cousin’s lilac bush, when she was just eleven. Although her stories have grown more complicated and less petulant since then, Sara still loves to entertain kids with her words.When she isn’t writing, Sara has a big family to keep her busy: a husband who is her other half, and four children who are wonderfully individual. They live next to a beautiful lake in a tiny town with no street lights. Sara spends lots of time taking care of little superheroes. She likes to camp with her family, enjoys traveling, and hopes to see the Northern Lights someday.

Author Links: http://www.saraburrbooks.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SaraBurrBookshttps://twitter.com/SaraBurrBooks