Release Day! The Truth About Letting Go by Leigh T. Moore

A companion to The Truth About Faking (not a sequel; the books can be read out of order), The Truth About Letting Go (link) takes readers back to Shadow Falls, or more specifically Shadow Creek, with Ashley Lockett as she learns about real friendship, love, and letting go.

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The Truth About Letting Go (link)
by Leigh Talbert Moore

Ashley wants to smash everything in her once-perfect life.
Charlotte wants to walk in Ashley's seemingly charmed shoes.
Colt wants to turn Smalltown USA on its ear--with Ashley at his side.
Jordan wants to follow his heart... but Ashley is the one sacrifice he never expected to make.

Up until now, Ashley Lockett has always followed the rules. She's always done the right thing, played it safe, and then her ideal life is shattered when her dad dies suddenly.

Fueled by anger and grief, she vows to do everything opposite of how she lived before. She rejects safety, the rules, faith, and then she meets Jordan.

Jordan has big dreams, he's had a crush on Ashley for years, he's a great kisser... but he's also safe.

Enter Colt. He is not safe, and he's more than willing to help Ashley fulfill her vow.

Get it today on Amazon * Barnes & Noble * iTunes * Kobo

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Excerpt:

I feel Colt laugh, and he looks down into my face. That’s when he seems to realize what I’ve been acutely aware of for the last several minutes—our bodies are pressed together.

“It’s awesome, yeah?” he says. “Adrenaline rush.”

“Yeah,” I breathe. “I guess.”

I’m not sure if he’s going to kiss me until he does. His mouth covers mine, and energy mixes with the alcohol flooding my body. Our tongues slide together, and I grip his shirt so I don’t collapse. 

Every single bit of this is wrong, and there’s no way I’m stopping it. It’s back, that good feeling. The sadness has been pushed out again, and in its place is this rush, this rush of adrenaline like Colt said. 

He pulls back and smiles at me. “We’re going to start dating. Now. You’re my partner in crime.”

About the Author:

Moore

Leigh Talbert Moore is a wife and mom by day, a writer by day, a reader by day, a former journalist and editor, a chocoholic, a caffeine addict, a lover of YA and new adult romance (really any great love story), a beach bum, and occasionally she sleeps.

-The Truth About Faking is her debut young adult romance (on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Kobo)
-Rouge is her first New Adult romantic suspense novel (on Amazon).

Leigh loves hearing from readers; stop by and say hello!

Blog * Facebook * Amazon Author page * Goodreads * Twitter * Tumblr

UtopYA Author Interview - Misty Provencher

WE are going to UtopYA!!  In case you've been hiding in a book for the past few months and hadn't heard, Supa Heather and I (Chele) will be in Nashville this June for the UtopYA Con!!

The Basics...

What: UtopYA Convention

When: June 28-30, 2013

Where: Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville, TN

UtopYA Con 2013, is a convention for female authors of paranormal stories involving romance, dystopian futures, vampires, werewolves, angels, demons, and demigods,(and everything in between), and the fans who love them.

Not only will we be there hanging out but Heather will be hosting her very own panel (amazeballs right?) on Book tours, blogging etc..

So, if you can make it to Nashville you MUST come find us and say HI!!

However, we aren't the only ones who are going to be there!  Tons and Tons of authors, bloggers and fans will be there too.  

We have decided to start introducing you to some of the authors who you might run into if you can make it to the convention.  

If you can't make it please take the time to check these peeps out on Goodreads, Amazon, Twitter, Facebook as these are all awesome writers of the Paranormal genre!

Today's Interview:

Misty Provencher

- What is the one book of yours (if you have more than one) that you would suggest a fan read before going to UtopYA?
 I think it’d be Cornerstone, it’s free and they tell me it’s addictive.  Call me Pimp Mama Style.

- What is your favorite paranormal element/character to read (angels, vampires, werewolves, time travel etc.)
 I’ve enjoyed all of them, so I’m not sure I can choose.  But wait, I will.  I love angels best.  And gargoyles.  And vampy werewolves that travel through time.  Ugggghhhh don’t be so mean as to make me pick!!

- How many books do you find yourself getting to read a month?  Depends.  Sometimes I can rip through 4-8.  Sometimes I’m lucky if I get through one, if I’m working on my own stuff.

- Do You have an Author you are dying to meet at UtopYA? 
Um, all of them.  And I’m dying to meet the bloggers.  And super bad want to meet the readers.  Stop being mean and trying to make me pick.

- Random question ALERT if you are a coffee drinker what’s your fave flavor/kind?
There is no other kind than Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla.  Wait, there is?  Oh yeah, there’s Folgers French Vanilla.

-  Random question ALERT part 2, what's your writing snack to have on hand? 
I keep a refrigerator on hand at all times, for emergencies.  There must be 3 Muskateers bars and blueberries and Fuji apples and peanut butter.  Now it’s a party.

- Are you going as a Panelist, an Exhibitor or just as an Author to learn more?  
Hahahahaha- I read this as Panelist, or Exhibitionist…haahahhaha.  I’m a panelist and I’m just a writer looking to learn more about the exhibitionists.

- Can you give us a small excerpt from one of your books?  
Sure.  From Cornerstone:

I’m hunched over my history book, re-reading a paragraph that just won’t sink in, when something catches me from the corner of my eye.  I glance up, figuring Julienne has come to replace a book, but instead, there is a boy with a backpack over one shoulder, walking right toward me, like he knows where he is going.

I’m a little confused.  My oasis is the only thing at the end of the aisle and he seems to be on a collision course.  A boy like this, tall and thin with perfectly messy, jet black hair, has got to be coming to rendezvous with his girlfriend.  He’s probably going to ask me to leave so they can have their privacy.  It’s not the first time someone’s asked.  The closer he gets to me, the more I brace to defend my sanctuary.

When he reaches my table, he momentarily disarms me with a grin.

“Is it okay if I sit here?” he dumps his backpack on the table before I can say it isn’t and pulls out the chair that is diagonal from mine.

“I’m not leaving anytime soon,”  I say. He smiles at me.  His teeth aren’t perfect but the way his lips frame them, they are.  His eyes are bright and amused, like he wants to hear something I didn’t even say.  I push my books out an inch, making the circle a little wider around myself.  I don’t care if he looks like a homecoming king plucked from the Varsity basketball team.  If he thinks he’s charming me into moving, he’s wrong.  But instead of looking annoyed, he lets an amused chuckle escape from behind another smile.  I hate that he keeps doing that because it makes me want to keep looking at him.

“That’s fine,”  he says and takes the seat.

“If you’re waiting for somebody,” I whisper over the table, “there’s not going to be room for her.”

“What makes you think I’m waiting for a her?” he whispers back.

Oh.  He’s gay.  My heart sinks and I wince inwardly.  I was hoping he wasn’t waiting for a girl but I’m embarrassed that it ever occurred to me that his sitting here might somehow be connected to an interest in me.  I hadn’t even thought beyond that.

“Whoever you’re waiting for,” I correct.  “There isn’t going to be enough room for anyone else and like I said, I’m going to be here for a while.”

“Good.”  He nods and unzips his backpack, like this is finished business.  He fishes out a worn copy of Brave New World that looks soft and gray at the edges.  He leans back in his chair, opens up the book and starts reading.  There’s a whole library full of empty tables up front, but this boy, with hair that would probably feel like soft twine between my fingertips, has to sit here.

-What if we want to stalk you? Where can we do that....
Anywhere you want, chicas and chicos.  
My blog’s hare: http://mistypro.blogspot.com/ and
I’m Misty Provencher on FB and Twitter and Goodreads. 
And I’m all up in Amazon’s bi’ness too:  http://www.amazon.com/Misty-Provencher

There you have it! A new author to read and stalk friends!

Make sure you keep coming back to visit us as you never know when we will be

adding another interview!

Cover Characteristics - Backs

A weekly meme hosted by sugarandsnark.co.za/

We take our five favorite covers that all share a common characteristic

 and share them with you.

This weeks theme: BACKS

Now let's be honest there are a ton of covers with backs on them.  Lots and lots of pretty gown wearing girls looking over their shoulders, lots of men with naked torsos too.  Here are my five with a small explanation of why I chose them:

  

Existence - I remember the first time I saw this cover.  I had to read the book because those eyes just draw you in.  You have to know what he is all about!

Ink Exchange - Anything with angel wings is a plus for me.  The tattoo like design with wings growing out?  Beautiful!

  

Hereafter - I love the fading out of the girl on the cover

Hale Maree - Sexy little bridal pose.  This would be a fun pic to do for your new spouse too!

Forsaken - Yep, wings again.  I love the reflection of wings, the trees, the way they look like water on the top...I think this is a great cover!

There you go...what do you think?  Got a favorite?  Let me know!

Don't forget to run over to Sugar and Snark and see all of their covers and 

those who linked up too.

Oh, and next weeks theme?  KISSING!!  That will be fun ;)

Daughters of the Sea Trilogy *Cover Reveals*

Swoon now people because we have an exclusive cover reveal!!

The amazing Kristen Day has re-imaged her book series

Daughters of the Sea and we get to show them to you FIRST!!

If you've been following SupaGurl Books for the past few months then it's no secret that I love Kristen's books.  A fellow North Carolinian, Kristen has written an awesomsauce young adult book series about sea Goddesses (I'm not talking about the 50 Shades type of Goddess!)

Here, with my very mini review/blurb of each book, I give you the fabulous new covers:

Forsaken (Daughters of the Sea, #1)

In which we are introduced to adopted Hannah who finds out her heritage is a bit more special than she could ever imagine.  When Hannah is sent away to a "special" school (and acquires the name Stacia) we are drawn into a world of Gods and Goddesses of the sea.  We also meet Finn, the tall dark and handsome boy who Hannah can't help but be drawn too even though he is full of darkness.  A great mix of romance, mystery and mythology for the YA reader.

Currently on $0.99 on Amazon!  Go get it!

Awaken (Daughters of the Sea, #2)

This one is a nail biter that takes you to the underworld and leaves you breathless with an ending that will make you glad that Chosen is already out.  I was not so lucky and had to wait months!  This has all of the aspects of book #1 PLUS Kristen gets darker and adds freaky crazy ghost like scenes.

 Amazon, B&N

Chosen (Daughters of the Sea, #3)

The last book in this amazing trilogy find us learning more and more about the powers that Stacia has as she nears her eighteenth birthday.  She still has one, or more, huge hurdles to overcome to become a true sea Goddess and take her rightful place.

Amazon, B&N

So whatcha think?  They are pretty are they not?  

I highly recommend this series for those of you who love a good YA romance with some magical elements thrown in.  Kristen does a great job at writing characters whom you love.  This is also a great age appropriate YA read.  Any more mature aspects (language, sexual references are done very tastefully and would not be an embarrassment to you if you recommend this to a teen.)

Her main characters are fascinating and fun and her secondary characters bring an added richness to the story.  I love her secondary characters so much that I would be happy to read spin offs on most of them, their stories are begging to be told!

Go stalk Kristen and let her know what you think:

Goodreads Author Page

Kristen's Blog

Twitter

By the way, if you are going to UTopYA in Nashville this June Kristen will be there as an exhibitor with these fabulous books!  Make sure you stop by and say Hi!

Also, SupaGurl Heather and I will be there too so leave us a comment on the blog so we can be looking for you!!

COVER REVEAL for Chosen by Paulina Ulrich

That's right... SupaAwesome Cover coming at you from Fantabulous Author 

Paulina Ulrich

Let's get to know Paulina a tad better first... then you can see the EPIC Coolness of her cover *seriously no peeking... Quit that scrolling!!!*

While I was politely asking Paulina for some info *what stop laughing I'm nice... Ok LOL* I slipped in these totally random questions on her *GRINS*

What's your Fave color? and why *cause I'm nosey like that*

Dark Purple! I've loved purple forever. Well you will totally love my hair then!!

What is the last book you read? 

Well, I actually just started The Knight's Ill-Thought Bargain by Rebecca Rynecki!

What is the farthest you have ever been from "home"?

 I've been to the Bahamas! I suppose that's the farthest I've been. But I love to travel so one day I'm sure I will adventure farther!  OH girl! I have been to the Bahamas as well.. on a cruise it was awesomesauce!

And hey LOVE love the hair!!! Just Sayin :) 

And thank you about the hair. :)

Author Bio: 

Paulina Ulrich has always loved writing, telling stories, and the idea of dreaming big. An English Major with emphasis in Creative Writing, she is now a full-time author and has her very fluffy cat Juey to keep her company while she writes. Not to mention she always has a full glass of iced-tea nearby and music blaring in the background. Paulina is the author of the Flightless Bird series and the Fighting Fate series. When she’s not writing she’s out buying way too many cute shoes…

OK... OK sheesh we can show the cover off now hold your ... well whatever your holding LOL

It's Beautiful

And I Heart It So

Chosen (Book 1 in The Fighting Fate Series)

Now See What I Mean!!

Release Date: March/April

Genre: Mature YA/NA Paranormal Romance

**Can I just say... I LOVE the contrasting colors of the red and black.... The hair is beautiful and the black feathers whoooot cannot wait to read this!**

Synopsis: 

Nothing can stand in the way of outspoken, rule-breaker-extraordinaire, Kaddy Richston…except destiny. Born with wildly colored hair and piercing gray eyes Kaddy knew she was different, but she set her sights on her ambitious dreams of being in a rock band and leaving her small town behind along with the painful memories of her past.

But destiny has other plans for her. 

When the calm, cool, and always collected Cole Huntington enters her life he takes a strange interest in her, his striking blue eyes never wandering far from her every move. Despite her efforts to push him away, he plans on unraveling every single one of Kaddy’s dark secrets even though he has some of his own. 

Despising each other from the start, Kaddy is determined to undermine whatever intentions he has until she learns of a destiny she never asked for. The fate of the world lies in her hands as she learns how different she really is. The only person she can turn to for answers is the last person she’d want help from: Cole Huntington who seems to dislike her rule-breaking as much as she dislikes his rule-following.

Sometimes destiny sucks.

Wanna Stalk Paulina? No really I mean just find her and see what she is up to because stalking is totally wrong **shhhh**

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