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Compulsion ( The Heirs of Watson Island #1 )

by Martina Boone 

Release Date: 10/28/14

ISBN: 1481411225

Publisher: Simon Pulse, Simon Teen

448 pages

Three plantations. Two wishes. One ancient curse.

All her life, Barrie Watson has been a virtual prisoner in the house where she lives with her shut-in mother. When her mother dies, Barrie promises to put some mileage on her stiletto heels. But she finds a new kind of prison at her aunt’s South Carolina plantation instead--a prison guarded by an ancient spirit who long ago cursed one of the three founding families of Watson Island and gave the others magical gifts that became compulsions.

Stuck with the ghosts of a generations-old feud and hunted by forces she cannot see, Barrie must find a way to break free of the family legacy. With the help of sun-kissed Eight Beaufort, who knows what Barrie wants before she knows herself, the last Watson heir starts to unravel her family's twisted secrets. What she finds is dangerous: a love she never expected, a river that turns to fire at midnight, a gorgeous cousin who isn’t what she seems, and very real enemies who want both Eight and Barrie dead.

Compulsion is available anywhere books are sold. Signed copies are available from One More Page Books. You can also order with the special “I have a Compulsion for reading” bookplate from Eight Cousins. 

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Early Praise for Compulsion:
“Darkly romantic and steeped in Southern Gothic charm, you’ll be compelled
to get lost in the Heirs of Watson Island series.” — #1 New York Times
Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout

"A fresh twist on the Southern Gothic — haunting, atmospheric, and absorbing.”
— Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of A Thousand Pieces of You
and the Evernight and Spellcaster series

"A stunningly magical debut with a delicious slow burn to be savored. I want to
live in this story world!" — Wendy Higgins, USA Today and NYT bestselling
author of the Sweet Evil trilogy from HarperTeen

    “Feuds are always personal. That’s what makes it hard to break the cycle.

Everyone lives locked inside their own anger until someone is finally brave

enough to step outside themselves to see the view from the other side. It’s why I

need to get away from this place.”

    “But you’re not stepping out for a different view.” Barrie tipped her face up to the stars so she wouldn’t have to look at him. “You’re stepping out to run away.”

    He was silent, and she was suddenly afraid. Afraid that she had said too much,

presumed too much, hoped too much. She rolled her capris as high as they would

go, then ran toward the water. She didn’t look back until she was knee deep,

which was as far as she dared. He was right behind her, his face gleaming in the

kind of light that turned beautiful boys into gods. He caught her, and held her, his

skin so warm and alive, she couldn’t help but melt.

    “Why did you run?” he asked.

    “To see if you’d come after me.”

    “It scares me how willing I am to run after you. We’re both doing too much

running.”

    “So kiss me again.”

Her hands crept around his neck, tangling in his hair to keep him closer, even

though she knew that beautiful boys with expiration dates couldn’t be held, only

borrowed for a time. 

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Ten Favorites Things

1. Favorite YA Novel (right now)

Still The Daughter of Smoke and Bone series by Laini Taylor and Maggie Stiefvater’s

THE SCORPIO RACES. But there are so many amazing books that came out this fall

and I’m reading some that are coming out in 2015 that just floor me. SO much lovely

goodness.

2. Favorite Book of All Time

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

3. Favorite TV Show/Movie (right now)

Suits. I adore clever dialogue! And Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead.

4. Favorite Song (right now)

There’s an amazing mash up called “Truly Brave,” which is a mix of Cyndi Lauper’s

“True Colors” and Sara Bareilles' “Brave.” It was done for children’s cancer, but it’s what

I’d love to play for Barrie, who starts of scared of pretty much everything and has to go

through things that would make a Navy Seal feel fear. I think every young woman going

out into the world for the first time should adopt this song as an anthem. Women need

to be brave and make their voices heard.

5. Favorite Word

Magic. Or minion. Magical minions.

6. Favorite Snack

Nutella.

7. Favorite Movie

The Shawshank Redemption.

8. Favorite Personal Hero

Malala Yousafzai

9. Favorite Animal 

Dogs, because they demonstrate the meaning of unconditional love. Cats because they are mysterious and enigmatic but loving. Horses because they are magic and grace and

heart.

10. Favorite Place in the World

Prague, Czech Republic because it’s the next best thing to a fairy tale place.

Thinking way back to the beginning, what’s the most important thing you’ve learned as a

writer from then to now?

About the Author: Martina Boone

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Martina Boone was born in Prague and spoke several languages before learning English. She fell in love with words and never stopped delighting in them.

She’s the founder of AdventuresInYAPublishing.com, a Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers site, and YASeriesInsiders.com, a site devoted to encouraging literacy and all this YA Series.

From her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband, children, and Auggie the wonder dog, she enjoys writing contemporary fantasy set in the kinds of magical places she’d love to visit. When she isn’t writing, she’s addicted to travel, horses, skiing, chocolate flavored tea, and anything with Nutella on it.

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Book Trailer Reveal: The Letting by Cathrine Goldstein

The Letting by Cathrine Goldstein 

Paperback and Kindle, 335 pages

Expected publication: December 15th 2014 

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

What if the Devil doesn’t know he’s the Devil?

This is the question Veronica “Ronnie” Billings poses to Phoenix, her sworn enemy, the leader of the Peaceful Revolution, and the one she loves.

Kidnapped by Phoenix’s rebels, Ronnie learns how wrong she has been. She had no idea that her patriotism was wasted on a corrupt government. Ronnie was proud to be a Leader; taking hundreds of harvested girls to the Letting facility. After all, she was saving them from future Couplings and bringing them to the safety of the New World. Or so she thought…

Confused, Ronnie realizes the only way to discover the truth is to trust her heart. Together, Phoenix and Ronnie devise a plan to stop their corrupt government and preempt the dangerous rebel coup which is approaching. But when their plan goes awry, will Ronnie be strong enough to save Phoenix, her country, and herself?

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About the Author: Cathrine Goldstein

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Given my love for cities and all that is gritty, my new obsession with trees really has me stumped. (Sorry.) Maybe it's because trees are the inspiration behind my new YA/NA novel, the LETTING.

Whatever the reason for my new infatuation, some things remain constant -- like my love for: coffee (although sadly, it's now decaf); yoga; Luna bars (I am petitioning for them to bring back Chocolate Raspberry!); running in my neighborhood; Hemingway; Bukowski... and, above all, my husband and my girls.

I am the author of the bestselling novel, Sleeping With Mortals: The Story of a New York Mistress, and I'm also a playwright. I have my B.A. in English and my M.A. in Theatre. 

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Cover Reveal: Whispers from the Dead (Serenity's Plain Secrets, #2) by Karen Ann Hopkins + Giveaway!

Today I am thrilled to be able to share with everyone the cover reveal for WHISPERS FROM THE DEAD by Karen Ann Hopkins! As many of you all know I am a HUGE fan of the author and have worked with her many times. I am so excited that Karen has asked me to share her new cover with my readers. 

Whispers from the Dead is the second book in the Serenity's Plain Secrets series. The first book is called Lamb to the Slaughter. My review for the book is found here if you want to check it out. I hope everyone loves the new cover. 

Karen has offered to host a giveaway for 5 copies of Lamb to the Slaughter. Want to win one? The enter below using the rafflecopter form. Good luck!

Without further ado...

THE COVER!

Whispers from the Dead (Serenity's Plain Secrets, #2)

by Karen Ann Hopkins 

Expected publication: January 20th 2015

Genre: Murder Mystery >Thriller 

Reading Level: Adult 

Some Amish communities aren't so cozy.

Whispers From The Dead is the powerful and thrilling sequel to Lamb to the Slaughter in the Amish mystery series, Serenity’s Plain Secrets. Sheriff Serenity Adams and Daniel Bachman are once again partnered up in a criminal investigation, when they travel to a northern Amish settlement that has been riddled by arsons for the past two decades. Serenity quickly discovers that there is much more going on in the touristy community than just barns being set on fire. The new group of Amish have their own secrets to hide. She begins to unravel an extensive criminal underworld that threatens to destroy everything that the simple people of Poplar Springs hold dear and even puts her own life in jeopardy. And although Serenity tries desperately to avoid it, things begin heating up between her and Daniel, making her wonder if true love and happiness are really within her grasp. 

You can buy a copy via Amazon once it becomes available closer to the release date.

About The Author: Karen Ann Hopkins

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A native of New York State, Karen Ann Hopkins now lives with her family on a farm in northern Kentucky, where her neighbors in all directions are members of a strict Amish community. Her unique perspective became the inspiration for the story of star-crossed lovers Rose and Noah. When she’s not homeschooling her kids, giving riding lessons or tending to a menagerie of horses, goats, peacocks, chickens, ducks, rabbits, dogs and cats, she is dreaming up her next romantic novel.

What do everyone think about of the new cover? 

Will you be reading Karen's new novel? I know I will! 

Personally I think the cover is quite haunting, in a good way. It's perfect for the book and the story. I totally love it! 

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