Where can I buy KICK BACK?

That is a frequently asked question (FAQ) here at Chelsea Cain, Inc.  And here's the sad truth.  You can't buy it anywhere.  That's confusing, isn't it?  Because you can find it online, along with a lovely picture of the book jacket.  Here's the thing.  Simon and Schuster published ONE KICK.  Then, about the time I was supposed to turn in KICK BACK (and after S&S had posted the cover of KICK BACK and started taking pre-orders), my editor left S&S to go to Putnam.  And I went with her.  These things happen.  But lo the Internet.  It is, ironically, slow to catch up.  S&S will not be publishing KICK BACK.  Ever.  The book jacket - which is fantastic, by the way, right? - that will never be a thing in the world.  I hope - fingers crossed! - that Putnam will publish KICK BACK one day.  And my next Archie/Gretchen book!  (YES, I want to write one.)  But neither will be the NEXT book.  Putnam wants their own series.  Which is fair.  And it's going to be great!  I have a terrific idea, and I am hard at work on it.  If you love Archie, Gretchen, and/or Kick, you will like the new thing.  Thank you for your patience.  I am so sorry for all the confusion.  I'm especially sorry for not clearing it up sooner.  Weirdly, moving from one global corporation to another has been a bit of a legal headache.  And while I am not techincally cleared to talk about any of this yet, I also feel like you're all owed an explanation. Have I mentioned how nice you look?  REALLY nice.   

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Published on September 21, 2016 22:26
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message 1: by Gabrielle (new)

Gabrielle Noooooooooo :'( I'm DEVASTATED!


message 2: by Kimberly (new)

Kimberly i look forward to your new stuff. sorry that moving corp's created issues.


message 3: by [deleted user] (new)

I was looking forward to this book for months and months....this is tragic. You mean the book will NEVER be published? But whatever my happen, you are by far one of my favorite authors. Thank you for existing! Lol...


message 4: by Carrie (new)

Carrie Miller LOL! I have the eBook on hold at two libraries.... Haha. I guess that is why it shows there are 0 copies.


message 5: by Don (new)

Don Hopefully Kick Back will be published one day. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story goes. Looking forward to reading the new series though! Keep up the amazing work!


message 6: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Thanks for clearing it up Chelsea--I eagerly await whatever you put out next!


message 7: by Anniem (new)

Anniem Thank you for the information. I'm just so sad there might not be another Kick book. I hope to fall in love with the next series of yours to distract myself!


message 8: by Yuliya (new)

Yuliya Very excited to hear that a new book is coming. Hopefully one day we will get the next Kick and Archie novels.


message 9: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Cant wait to read your next book - hoping for a great spin for Archie & Gretchen


message 10: by Annastasia (new)

Annastasia Sikel This makes me want to cry. Thank you for explaining though. Looking forward to the new adventures.


message 11: by Dani (new)

Dani So freaking sad that I won't get to read Kick Back - I adore Kick!!! Thank you for letting us know though, I've been stalking all kinds of places on the internet trying to find it. I will keep an eye out for your new series... but I'm still gonna keep my fingers crossed that Kick gets to finish her story!


message 12: by Jalisa Vazquez (new)

Jalisa Vazquez I am seriously upset by this news. I have been waiting for more Archie and then I fell in love with Kick and now their gone? Very sad news. Can we start a petition or something!? Come on Putnam, I'd love you forever!


message 13: by Max (new)

Max Wow this is confusing. I just finished One Kick and was ready to read the sequel, supposed to be published over a year ago, and nothing. This is awful news. We could have read another Kick and an Archie book this year. I'm not sure how Chelsea Cain got into this mess, but I hope the copyright dispute is solved very soon. This sounds like the situation with Kesha, but without the lawsuit. :( (Kick Back seems to be written. The Goodreads blurb says it was published by S&S in Sep, 2015. They are still selling the Heartsick books. So they really should make this series available too.)


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