Bumbles and Fairy-Tales Updates and Book Haul #57

HELLO my booknerd friends!!!

I hope you have all been doing well - and definitely a lot better than what has been going on around here, lol!... February is too much of a short month to have so many things go wrong! I started it out with a really bad case of the flu :p I ended up having to go to the ER to be rehydrated and stuff. Definitely not fun. It took me about 8 days overall to get through it and start feeling better - it's so hard to read and do anything when you feel so crummy. And then of course, the germs were passed around all the family members for the last 3 weeks. Not fun at all!

I have fallen behind again on blogging and reading. But I have decided that I can no longer put the pressure that I put on myself. This is a hobby. My most favorite thing to do for myself. I need to get back to it being fun again :) Which means that I need to do what I can do and go back to posting 3 or 4 times per week rather than the 6 or more that I was trying to accomplish; and lower my reading expectations back to reading one book per week rather than forcing myself to losing sleep in order to read the 2 to 3 books I did last month.

I feel like a huge weight was just lifted off my brain :) 

Here's what's been happening around here... lots of cover reveals and bookish stuff ;) 

What happened on the blog for the last 2 weeks...
- Cover Reveal: ANOMALY (Schrodinger's Consortium #1) by Tonya Kuper (YA)
- Cover Reveal: THE SHADOW PRINCE (Mortal Enchantment #0.5) by Stacey O'Neal
- Cover Reveal, Excerpt and Giveaway: AFTER THE STORM by Marie Landry (YA)
- Waiting On Wednesday #70: ROOMS by Lauren Oliver (A)
- Book Blitz and Giveaway: DITCHED by Amity Hope (YA)
- GIVEAWAY: February 2014 Release Hop!
- Waiting On Wednesday #71: THE WINNER'S CURSE by Marie Rutkoski (YA)
- Review: THE SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS by Michelle Madow (YA)
- Cover Reveal: THE FIRES OF CALDERON (The Balance Keepers #1) by Lindsay Cummings (MG)

My book haul for the last 2 weeks...

I'm also participating in Stacking the Shelves!!!

What I received for review...
- THE POODLE TALES Book 9: THE MODELING POO (HB) by Toni Tuso Faber (Children) from Kelly & Hall
- HEXED, The Witch Hunter #1 (eGalley) by Michelle Krys (YA) from Random House Kids for blog tour
- THE CHAPEL WARS (eGalley) by Lindsey Leavitt (YA) from Bloomsbury

What I won from Book Sparks...
- THE GOOD WIFE (PB) by Jane Porter (A)
- THE WINTERS IN BLOOM (HB) by Lisa Tucker (A)
- J'ADORE NEW YORK (PB) by Isabelle La Fleche (A)

From Netgalley...
- THE BREAK-UP ARTIST by Philip Siegel (YA)
- THE RING AND THE CROWN by Melissa de la Cruz (YA)
- HALF-BAD (Half Life #1) by Sally Green (YA)
- FIRE & FLOOD by Victoria Scott (YA)

Physical books that I purchased...
- TEARDROP (signed HB) by Lauren Kate (YA)
- KISSING SHAKESPEARE (HB) by Pamela Mingle (YA)
- BUNHEADS (PB) by Sophie Flack (YA)
- STORYBOUND (PB) by Marissa Burt (MG)
- THE TITAN'S CURSE (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3) by Rick Riordan (MG)

eBooks that I purchased...
- WAITING FOR THE STORM by Marie Landry (YA)
- SUCH SWEET SORROW by Jenny Trout (YA)
- BRING ME BACK by Karen Booth (A)
- BACK FOREVER by Karen Booth (A)

What I'm currently reading...
- BACK FOREVER by Karen Booth (A)
- SHATTER ME by Tahereh Mafi (YA)
- GRIM by Various YA Authors

What's currently distracting me so much...

My three loves :) 

It's been a very busy life!!!

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone has been up to lately!

Please leave your comments and links below, thank you!!!

xoxo

Cover Reveal: THE FIRES OF CALDERON (The Balance Keepers #1) by Lindsay Cummings (MG)

THE FIRES OF CALDERON

The Balance Keepers #1

by Lindsay Cummings

Expected release date: September 23rd, 2014

Published by: Katherine Tegen Books

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure

Format: Hardcover, eBook

SUMMARY

The first book in an epic middle grade fantasy adventure series that takes place in an underground society at the center of the earth. 

Packed with action, humor, magic, and mystery.

After following a mysterious map into the woods and then under the woods, eleven-year-old Albert Flynn learns he’s a Balance Keeper — someone with special magical skills for fixing problems in three underground Realms at the Core of the earth. His new job is important; 

if the realms fall out of balance, the world above could be in great danger.

Albert and his Balance Keeper teammates Birdie and Leroy arrive in the Core not a moment too soon. There’s an Imbalance in the Calderon Realm 

and it’s threatening to bury Albert’s hometown of New York City in a mountain of ash.

The three must train hard completing mental and physical challenges, but above all, they must harness the power of their Tiles — unique superpowers given to each Balance Keeper. 

So far, Albert’s mastered the art of not mastering his Tile....

With the situation in Calderon growing worse every day, can Albert, Leroy, and Birdie restore balance before New York is destroyed forever? 

Will Albert master his Tile before it’s too late?

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, The Unwanteds, 

and the classic Journey to the Center of the Earth.

MY THOUGHTS

This sounds amazing!!! Definitely a book that both my boys would love to read - 

they just started the Percy Jackson series and are mesmerized with the books, and movies too!

We just picked up The Unwanteds not too long ago and hope to read it soon!

The cover is wonderfully illustrated and has already caught my son's attention; and, of course, being the organized 10 year old that he is, he has already added this to his wishlist - release date and all, lol!!! 

Can't wait!!!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Lindsay Cummings

Lindsay Cummings is the 20-year-old author of THE MURDER COMPLEX, as well as its sequel, coming 2014 from Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins, and the MG trilogy THE BALANCE KEEPERS, coming Fall 2014 from Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins.

Lindsay deals with chronic fatigue, can’t get enough of her two pesky German Shepherds, wolf cub, and two horses. She's still waiting on her letter from Hogwarts--it was probably just lost in the mail.

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Review: THE SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS by Michelle Madow (YA)

hosted by Tiffany of About to Read

The SEVEN DAYS OF SECRET DIAMONDS has kicked-off!!! 

Welcome to day 2 to the countdown to 

THE SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS release!!!

Today, I will be sharing with you some "Michelle Facts", my review and a little bit about the book... 

and as we get closer to release day, I'll also be sharing some more "Michelle Facts" and other great SECRET DIAMOND SISTER themed posts!!! 

THE SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS

by Michelle Madow

Expected release date: February 25th, 2014

Published by: Harlequin Teen

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary, Romance

Format: Paperback, eBook

Format read: eGalley from Netgalley/publisher for an honest review. 

SUMMARY

Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 

The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. 

But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad — a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. 

Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. 

But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

Michelle's SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS facts...

Fact #1: Savannah's birthday is on December 13th, which is the same day that Michelle got the call from Harlequin Teen that they wanted to publish THE SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS. 

Fact #2: Savannah and Evie's friendship is based off a friendship that Michelle had in high school.  

MY REVIEW

The Secret Diamond Sisters are no longer a secret!
Michelle Madow made an impression on me with her indie debut of the Transcend Series - I automatically knew that she was an author to keep an eye on and that I would definitely be reading whatever she would release next! It is exciting to see how far she has come - and I really looked forward to diving into her latest book filled with teen drama set in Las Vegas!
However, I have a few mixed feelings about this book...
the teen part of me says one thing - it's fun! A book filled with what teens would do in the situations that these characters go through - clearly the choices that they have made is to be expected. I must learn from them. And continue to enjoy the story and live vicariously through them; but then the adult/mom part of me is saying - no. I don't want to see this teen do this. Please stop making poor choices. I want to hug you all and make it all better.
This book was clearly written and meant purely for a teen audience. An audience that can relate more to all of the characters, have fun with them, but also, hopefully, learn from their mistakes too.

Due to their mother having to go to rehab for alcoholism, the three Diamond sisters - Peyton, Courtney and Savannah, must leave their modest hometown and lives to go meet and stay with their estranged father. Having no idea who their father is or what they are about to get into, each sister has their own way on how to deal with the oncoming situation. For the last few years, they have had to take care of themselves and each other - once they arrive on their father's doorstep, the shocking revelation of who he is does not go over too well.
Savannah, the youngest sister at 15, is the most easygoing of the three. As soon as she finds out that their father is THE hotel mogul billionaire of Las Vegas, she is quick to embrace her new life and dive into all the things that she didn't have before - expensive clothes, makeup, popularity, etc. All she wants to do is fit in with the right group of people - the gorgeous popular kids. And at that age, what kid didn't wish for a billionaire parent, to have all their wishes come true and be one of the cool kids in school with the perfect gorgeous boyfriend. I know that there were plenty of times that I had wanted this. Savannah is young and naive. She knows what is right and wrong, but it can be difficult to make decisions when peer pressure is looming at every corner every minute of the day.
Courtney, the middle child at 16, is a sweet and innocent bookworm. She is very focused, a rule-following and determined girl. Her mind is set on being an overachiever so she can earn a scholarship to go to the college of her dreams. She is also a very hard worker and is willing to continue to earn her way and does not want to take advantage of her father's wealth and seemingly generosity. Courtney tries to reason with everyone even though she does not like confrontation. But she has to do her best to meet her fathers rules, it is hard for her to let go of her responsibilities and embrace finally being a teen. But she too is still young and naive and has not had many experiences with her peers. Trying to follow her heart and meet her father's expectations prove to be very difficult for her in more ways than one.
Peyton, the oldest at 17, is a rebellious one. Having to be the one in charge of their mother and protecting her sisters has really taken its toll on her. She has the most difficult time in accepting anything that is happening and chooses to do the exact opposite of what everyone expects from her. Her promiscuity wasn't surprising, but at the same time, it was. It seems that Peyton doesn't think things through and is always quick to do the wrong thing to prove a point. As she slowly starts to take the time to really pay attention to what is going on around her, and realizes all of her mistakes - it was quite the eye-opener. My heart ached for her. This poor girl clearly needs some adult guidance in her life.
They all do.

And yes, there are plenty of cute boys for everyone - good and bad. Madow teases us with potential love triangles for each sister. I said potential! I can see things going either way...

I truly enjoy Madow's writing; she has such a way of describing things, making you feel like you're really there seeing things in person. And I feel that she mastered the art of the introductory first book to a series! There is so much potential as to how the story could go for each sister and for a few of the supporting characters too. I am really looking forward to seeing these girls mature, grow and make a few more mistakes on their journey to self-discovery!


*I received an eARC from the publisher for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Michelle Madow

Michelle Madow wrote her first novel, Remembrance, in her junior year of college. Remembrance is the first book in the Transcend Time Saga, a three part series about reincarnation and true love that Michelle successfully self-published. The series was inspired by Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video. Michelle's upcoming YA trilogy, The Secret Diamond Sisters, about three sisters who discover they are the secret heirs to a Las Vegas billionaire casino owner will be published by Harlequin TEEN in Spring 2014.

Michelle graduated from Rollins College in 2010, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta. She received the Charles Hyde Pratt Award for Excellence in Creative Writing in 2010.

She lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is writing more novels for young adults. She loves reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, sunshine, Disney fairy tales, Broadway musicals, and spends way too much time on Facebook and Twitter.

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Waiting On Wednesday #71: THE WINNER'S CURSE by Marie Rutkoski (YA)

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by  Breaking the Spine. 

This is were we get to 'spotlight' books that we are anxiously waiting to be released! The ones that we are dying to get our hands on and read into the wee hours of the night and, quite possibly, to make our shelves look all pretty too :)

What I'm waiting on... 

THE WINNER'S CURSE

(The Winner's Trilogy #1)

by Marie Rutkoski

Expected release date: March 4th, 2014

Published by: Farrar Straus Giroux (Macmillan)

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Format: Hardcover, eBook

SUMMARY

Winning what you want may cost you everything you love 

As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions. 

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin. 

But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined. 

Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart.

Why I'm waiting for THE WINNER'S CURSE...

It just sounds like a wonderful read!

I don't read enough fantasy books, that's because I am very very very picky of my selections.

And this one has already won me over - cover and all!

My expectations are high! Can't wait to see what it's all about!!!

SO, what are you waiting for???

GIVEAWAY: February 2014 New Release Hop!!!

WELCOME to the February NEW RELEASE GIVEAWAY HOP!!!

Hosted by Giselle at bo-ok nerd

Here are a few of the books that are being released this month that I am looking forward to: 

- IGNITE ME (Shatter Me #3)by Tahereh Mafi

- ALIENATED by Melissa Landers

- CRESS (Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer 

- SUCH SWEET SORROW by Jenny Trout

- LANDRY PARK by Bethany Hagen

- THE SOUND OF LETTING GO by Stasia Ward Kehoe

- WHITE SPACE by Isla J. Bick

- FAKING NORMAL by Courtney C. Stevens

- TIN STAR by Cecil Castellucci

- BETTER OFF FRIENDS by Elizabeth Eulberg 

- ARCHETYPE by M. D. Waters

- QUEEN OF HEARTS by Colleen Oakes 

Giveaway rules: 

- Must be 13 years or older, with parents permission, to enter.

- International residents may enter; must be able to receive shipment from The Book Depository.

- Must choose one (1) Young Adult or Adult book that is being released in February. 

- Giveaway ends February 28th, 2014.

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Stop by the rest of the tour to win more!!!

Goodluck!!! 

Book Blitz and Giveaway: DITCHED by Amity Hope (YA)

DITCHED

by Amity Hope

Release date: April 15th, 2013

Published by: Self-published

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary

Format: eBook

SUMMARY

Holly has her whole life mapped out. It’s simple, really. She just needs to finish her degree in journalism, marry Collin—her high school sweetheart—and live happily ever after.

Max has had a crush on his friend Holly since he moved to town four years ago. He’s been dreading her wedding since she first sent him a text telling him the news. He's dreading it so much, in fact, that he's decided to move back to his hometown in California immediately following the ceremony.

He never thought that a change of plan would include taking Holly with him, showing her that sometimes the happily ever after you really want, is the one you never knew you were looking for.

Get it on Amazon NOW!!!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Amity Hope

Amity lives in beautiful northern Minnesota with her two sons, two cats and their Rottweiler. She has a degree in elementary education and worked in that field for ten years before deciding to self-publish.

Her first self-published novel, Twisted, was listed by Amazon as a Top 100 Kids & Teens Kindle Book of 2012.

If she’s not writing, or spending time with her boys, she’s most likely reading.

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Waiting On Wednesday #70: ROOMS by Lauren Oliver (Adult)

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by  Breaking the Spine. 

This is were we get to 'spotlight' books that we are anxiously waiting to be released! The ones that we are dying to get our hands on and read into the wee hours of the night and, quite possibly, to make our shelves look all pretty too :)

What I'm waiting on... 

ROOMS

by Lauren Oliver

Expected release date: September 23rd, 2014

Published by: Ecco (HarperCollins)

Genre: Adult - Contemporary Paranormal

Format: Hardcover, eBook

SUMMARY

A novel narrated by two ghosts that inhabit the walls of an old house. 

Lauren Oliver makes her adult debut with this mesmerizing story in a tale of family, ghosts, secrets, and mystery, in which the lives of the living and the dead intersect in shocking, surprising, and moving ways.

Wealthy Richard Walker has just died, leaving behind his country house full of rooms packed with the detritus of a lifetime. His estranged family—bitter ex-wife Caroline, troubled teenage son Trenton, and unforgiving daughter Minna—have arrived for their inheritance.

But the Walkers are not alone. Prim Alice and the cynical Sandra, long dead former residents bound to the house, linger within its claustrophobic walls. Jostling for space, memory, and supremacy, they observe the family, trading barbs and reminiscences about their past lives. Though their voices cannot be heard, Alice and Sandra speak through the house itself—in the hiss of the radiator, a creak in the stairs, the dimming of a light bulb.

The living and dead are each haunted by painful truths that will soon surface with explosive force. When a new ghost appears, and Trenton begins to communicate with her, the spirit and human worlds collide—with cataclysmic results.

Why I'm waiting for ROOMS...

It's LAUREN OLIVER!!!

I have read all of her already released books!
I am really looking forward to her new young adult book, PANIC...
Her middle grade books were mystical!
And don't even get me started on how much I loved the Delirium trilogy...
I am so very happy to see her adult debut releasing this fall!
It sounds amazing! And its been so long since I have read a good adult book; let alone a paranormal one with GHOSTS!!! Cannot wait to read this!!!

She will always be one of those authors were I will pick up her book, just because...

SO, what are you waiting for??? 

Cover Reveal, Excerpt and Giveaway: AFTER THE STORM by Marie Landry (YA)

AFTER THE STORM

by Marie Landry

Expected release date: April 2014

Published by: Self-published

Genre: Young Adult

Format: eBook

SUMMARY

For most people, starting senior year at a new high school would be a nightmare, but for Ella O’Dell it’s the new beginning she desperately needs. Two months after her mother’s death, she’s ready to leave behind the rebellious, unhappy person she became when she found out her mom was dying. 

When Ella meets River Maracle and Sadie Fitzgerald, she begins to learn it’s okay to be herself, even if that means being different. River and Sadie aren’t ashamed of their misfit status—River grew up on a reservation, and his mother is the school counselor; Sadie stands out with her funky homemade clothes, and is a master at ignoring the whispered rumors that have plagued her since the beginning of high school. 

Ella finds a kindred spirit in Sadie, and something more in River. After almost a year of pretending to be someone she’s not, she finally embraces life and allows herself to have fun without constant guilt. But despite her budding happiness, something is off with her new life. She doesn’t want to dwell on the past, but Angel Island is a small place, and she soon realizes her demons are harder to outrun than she thought…

After the Storm is a standalone companion novel to 

WAITING FOR THE STORM.

EXCERPT

~Friday the 13th~

I have no idea how much time passes before a loud honking snaps me out of my reverie. Ezra’s car pulls into the driveway, stopping just feet away. I can see him and Charlotte through the windshield, both grinning at me.

Ezra revs the engine and leans out the open driver’s side window. “Got your permit on you?”

“It’s in the house. Why?”

“Oh, you know…” His arm swings down to pat the door. “I just thought maybe you’d want to take her for a little spin.”

My heart leaps into my throat. “It’s not nice to tease, Ezra Rhodes.”

“Who says I’m teasing?” He lifts his sunglasses, settling them on top of his head and looking at me with eyes full of laughter. “If you can get your permit and be back here in two minutes, I’ll let you drive.”

I don’t even think about it; I grab my bag and run for the house. I fumble my keys from the side pocket as I run up the porch stairs, hearing the car doors opening behind me, and Ezra and Charlotte chuckling. I dump my bag the second I’m through the door and run as fast as I can upstairs, grabbing my permit from the desk drawer.

When I get back outside, Ezra has Charlotte backed up against the passenger side of the car, his hands entwined in her hair and his mouth practically devouring hers.

“Guys, seriously?” I ask, bending at the waist to catch my breath.

They pull apart slowly and Ezra opens the back passenger door for Charlotte. Her eyes meet mine for a second and I almost laugh when I see how glazed they are. I know I shouldn’t think these things about my sister’s boyfriend, but Ezra does look like a really good kisser. I’d probably be glassy-eyed and goofy-smiled after being kissed like that too.

Once he closes Charlotte’s door, Ezra opens the front passenger door and climbs in. “You coming?”

I run to the driver’s side and slide in behind the wheel. Before I do anything else, I glance at Ezra, waiting for him to tell me it was a joke or decide he doesn’t trust me enough to drive his precious Impala. I’m suddenly incredibly nervous, and I swallow hard, waiting for him to speak.

“What do you do first?” His voice is calm and there’s something in his eyes—faith? Reassurance?—that makes me want to just break down and cry, but I don’t. I can’t. He and Charlotte would think I’m losing it.

Without a word, I adjust the seat so I can reach the pedals, lower the steering wheel, check the side and rearview mirrors, and then fasten my seatbelt. “Right?”

“Gold star.” He grins at me, and for the millionth time in the last few weeks I think how freaking lucky my sister is to have found a guy like him.

“Are you sure about this?” I know I should keep my mouth shut in case he really does change his mind, but I need to be sure.

“If I can let Charlotte drive the Impala, I have no problem with you driving it.”

“Hey.” Charlotte reaches forward to smack his arm, but he dodges it, chuckling. “It’s true, though,” she says to me. “The first time he let me drive was late at night on a pitch dark road when I was still terrified of driving. And you know how jerky I still am. He has burn marks from the seatbelt because I’ve slammed on the brakes so many times. At least you know what you’re doing.”

I stifle a laugh. Ezra’s been teaching Charlotte to drive for the last few weeks. I got my permit as soon as I turned sixteen, but Charlotte had no interest in driving. She said we lived in a huge city where she could get anywhere she wanted on the subway, bus, train, or by foot, but once we moved to Angel Island, all those choices were taken away. Ezra loaned her his mother’s old bicycle, and then eventually started giving her driving lessons.

She confided in me a couple weeks ago that part of the reason she didn’t want to drive was because Mom was supposed to teach her but then she got too sick. Now she’s kind of uneasy behind the wheel but Ezra’s really patient with her, and Dad’s taken her out a few times too.

“Okay then,” I say, putting the car in reverse. “Let’s do this.”

Twenty minutes later I’ve gone down at least a dozen side roads and we’re back on the main street a few minutes from our house. I was nervous at first, my hands clenched on the wheel at ten and two, but when Ezra turned the volume up on the radio, I relaxed. Between the music, the sound of Charlotte and Ezra’s voices and laughter, and the fresh lake air that blows in through the open windows, I’m in heaven.

“I think Friday the thirteenth will be my lucky day from now on,” I say, raising my voice to be heard over the wind and Bono’s voice as he belts out ‘Where the Streets Have No Name’. “It’s been a pretty damn perfect day.”

MY THOUGHTS

The cover is heartwarming and definitely gives me a glimpse as to what to expect in this companion novel. 

I love it!

I have yet to read WAITING FOR THE STORM - but I did just purchase it for .99 and am really looking forward to finally getting comfy and diving into Angel Island and learning more about the O'Dell sisters!!! 

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Marie Landry

Marie has always been a daydreamer; since early childhood she's had a passion for words and a desire to create imaginary worlds, so it only seemed natural for her to become a writer. She resides in Ontario, Canada, and most days you can find her writing, reading, blogging about writing and reading, listening to U2, watching copious amounts of TV on DVD, or having grand adventures with her nephews and niece. She's a hopeless romantic, an unapologetic eavesdropper (occupational hazard), an equally unapologetic squeeing fangirl, and a lover of swoonworthy book and TV characters. For more on Marie and her books please visit http://sweetmarie-83.blogspot.ca. She also loves to chat with fellow book lovers, so feel free to tweet her @SweetMarie any time! 

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Cover Reveal: THE SHADOW PRINCE (Mortal Enchantment #0.5) by Stacey O'Neale

THE SHADOW PRINCE

A Mortal Enchantment Novella, #0.5

by Stacey O'Neal

Expected release date: March 25th, 2014

Published by: Phoenix Reign Publishing

Genre: Young Adult

Format: eBook

SUMMARY

Every sacrifice has consequences.

Sixteen-year-old Rowan has spent most of his life living among the mortals—learning to control the element of fire, impatiently awaiting the day his vengeful mother, Queen Prisma, will abdicate her throne. When he finally returns to Avalon for his coronation, his mother insists he must first prove his loyalty to the court by completing a secret mission: 

Kill Kalin, the half-human, half-elemental daughter of the air court king. 

Willing to do anything to remove his mother from power, he agrees to sacrifice the halfling. He returns to the mortal world with his best friend, Marcus, determined to kill the princess. But as he devises a plan, he starts to question whether or not he's capable of completing such a heinous task. And what price he will pay if he refuses?

This prequel novella will be FREE and available on Goodreads, Amazon, 

and Barnes & Noble on March 25, 2014!

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Stacey O'Neale started her career in publishing as a blogger turned publicist for two successful small publishers. She loves to write stories with swoony paranormal heroes, snarky heroines, and lots of kissing.
When she's not writing, she loves blogging and fangirling about books on twitter. Occasionally, she leaves her computer to go outside.

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