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Showing posts with label Clara Kensie. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Cover Reveal: DECEPTION SO DARK (Deception So #2) by Clara Kensie (YA)

I am so happy to be able to share the cover reveal to the next book in Clara Kensie's DECEPTION SO series today!!! And even more happy for Clara, who has finally been able to release her stories the way they were meant to be told... the DECEPTION SO series was originally published as the RUN TO YOU serial series and the winner of the prestigious RITA® AWARD for BEST FIRST BOOK!!! It is a wonderful psychic thriller, with a swoony romance... and the next book will be released in just a few short weeks!!!

 So I hope you're ready for Tristan's... I mean, for another thrilling part of Tessa's AND Tristan's story :) 

And if you haven't read the first book yet, you must!!!... or, I may have to rethink our bookish friendship ;) 

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by Clara Kensie
Expected release date: February 13th, 2018
Published by: Snowy Wings Publishing
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi, Thriller, Romance
Format: Paperback, eBook

Cover design by Key of Heart Designs

SUMMARY

Dark as a starless night and black as a cavern of coal...

With no more secrets to keep them apart, Tessa and Tristan embark upon a desperate search to find her missing brother and sister. But not even Tristan can keep Tessa safe from her new - and volatile - psionic power, or from the Nightmare Eyes that seem to watch her even when she's awake.

As the Nightmare Eyes grow stronger, the hope of finding her siblings fades - until a new lead sends Tessa on a dangerous journey, one that a psychic has foretold ends in her death. And one that will force her to choose between Tristan and her siblings - and defeat an enemy she never knew she had in order to save them all. 

Originally published as Run to You parts 4 – 6, Deception So Dark is Book Two of the RITA® Award-winning Deception So series, a super-romantic thriller about a psychic family on the run from a deadly past, and a first love that will transcend secrets, lies, and danger. 



Deception So Dark is available for preorder now
You can also add it to your Goodreads here.

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Praises for DECEPTION SO DEADLY

"A dark, suspenseful, and romantic ride!" - USA Today

"The perfect blend of mystery, romance, paranormal thrills, and danger." - Mundie Mums

"A well-written YA paranormal read, with welcome dashes of thrills and plot twists, Kensie has written a gripping and engaging series that features great family dynamics and the enormity of first love." - RT Book Review 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie


Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise, she hasn't changed one bit.

Today, Clara is a RITA Award-winning author of dark fiction for young adults. Her debt, the super-romantic psychic thriller DECEPTION SO series, was named an RT Book Review Editors Pick for Best Books of 2014, and DECEPTION SO Book One: DECEPTION SO DEADLY, is the winner of the prestigious 2015 RITA Award for Best First Book. The first two books in the series, originally released as the six-part RUN TO YOU digital serial in 2014, are being released in print with new DECEPTION SO titles and gorgeous new covers, starting with DECEPTION SO DEADLY in August 2017 and DECEPTION SO DARK in February 2018. The series continues with DECEPTION SO DANGEROUS in August 2018.

Clara's critically-acclaimed novel AFTERMATH (Simon and Schuster/Simon Pulse), a dark, ripped-from-the-headlines drama about hope, healing, and triumph over tragedy in the tradition of ROOM and THE LOVELY BONES, is on Goodreads' list of Most Popular Books Published in November 2016, and Young Adult Books Central declared it a Top Ten Book of 2016.

Clara's favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. 
But not together. That would be gross.

LINKS





Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Cover Reveal: DECEPTION SO DEADLY by Clara Kensie (YA)


I am so thrilled to be able to share this cover with you all today!

I have been waiting for a very long time for Clara Kensie to not only give us the new cover to her series, but to also release her story the way it was meant to be told... the DECEPTION SO series was originally published as the RUN TO YOU serial series and the winner of the prestigious RITA® AWARD for BEST FIRST BOOK!!! It is a super romantic psychic thriller that will be released in August!

I seriously cannot wait to read DECEPTION SO DEADLY this Fall!
I've missed Tristan so very much :) 

Cover design by Key of Heart Designs

Deception So series #1
by Clara Kensie
Expected release date August 15th, 2017
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Format: Paperback and eBook

SUMMARY

Book One in Clara Kensie's YA paranormal thriller DECEPTION So series, DECEPTION SO DEADLY was originally published as the RUN TO YOU serial parts 1 - 3, and is the winner o the prestigious RITA AWARD for BEST FIRST BOOK.

RUN.

It's all sixteen-year-old Tessa Carson has ever known. Hunted by a telepathic killer, Tessa and her family have fled home after home, hiding behind aliases to survive. Her scars are more than just physical, and as the only one in her family without a psychic ability, she lives a life of secrets, lies, and fear. 

After the Carsons flee to a new hideout and take on new identities yet again, Tessa meets confident, carefree Tristan Walker. Their attraction burns fierce, but she runs from him too, knowing their love can never be true when she can't even tell him her real name. 

But Tristan has secrets as well - secrets that will either save Tessa or destroy her. The only way Tessa can save her family - and uncover the real reason they've been hunted all these years - is to forget everything she's learned from a lifetime of running away and run straight into danger head-on.

Danger. Deception. Betrayal. 
It must be first love.


Praises for DECEPTION SO DEADLY

"A dark, suspenseful, and romantic ride!" - USA Today

"The perfect blend of mystery, romance, paranormal thrills, and danger." - Mundie Mums

"A well-written YA paranormal read, with welcome dashes of thrills and plot twists, Kensie has written a gripping and engaging series that features great family dynamics and the enormity of first love." - RT Book Review 

"A thrilling story, packed with twists, secrets, a swoon-worthy romance. I couldn't read it fast enough!" - Erica O'Rourke, author of the TORN trilogy (Kensington) and the DISSONANCE series (S&S BFYR)


PRE-ORDER LINKS

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie


Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using er diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but other wise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today, Clara is a RITA Award-winning author of dark fiction for young adults. Her debt, the super-romantic psychic thriller DECEPTION SO series, was named an RT Book Review Editors Pick for Best Books of 2014, and DECEPTION SO Book One: DECEPTION SO DEADLY, is the winner of the prestigious 2015 RITA Award for Best First Book. The first two books in the series, originally released as the six-part RUN TO YOU digital serial in 2014, are being released in print with new DECEPTION SO titles and gorgeous new covers, starting with DECEPTION SO DEADLY in August 2017 and DECEPTION SO DARK in February 2018. The series continues with DECEPTION SO DANGEROUS in August 2018.

Clara's critically-acclaimed novel AFTERMATH (Simon and Schuster/Simon Pulse), a dark, ripped-from-the-headlines drama about hope, healing, and triumph over tragedy in the tradition of ROOM and THE LOVELY BONES, is on Goodreads' list of Most Popular Books Published in November 2016, and Young Adult Books Central declared it a Top Ten Book of 2016.

Clara's favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. 
But not together. That would be gross.

LINKS




Monday, August 4, 2014

Part THREE of the RUN TO YOU read-along starts today!!!


Part Three of the #readRunToYou starts today!!! 
Join Harlequin Teen, author Clara Kensie, and a whole bunch of bloggers for the continuation of thea RUN TO YOU read-along!!! 
LIKE Clara Kensie's Facebook page to join in!!!


Here's the schedule:

FIRST SIGHT, Part 1, is FREE on Amazon and 
Barnes & Noble right now!!!

Catch up and join in ;) 


There will be lots of chatting, questions and more!
GIVEAWAY too!!!

*TEN winners will receive a set of RUN TO YOU postcards!!!

*10 winners will receive a set of bookmarks and a necklace with a RUN TO YOU quote!!!

*FIVE winners will get to choose a Harlequin Teen book of their choice!!!

*GRAND PRIZE WINNER - will receive a set of signed RUN TO YOU postcards, a custom necklace, a $25 gift card to Amazon AND the ENTIRE RUN TO YOU series!!!

In order to enter the giveaways, you must participate!!!
The more you comment, the higher your chances of winning :) 


Prefer Twitter? We will also post the discussions on Twitter, and you can participate by using the hashtag#readRunToYouFollow @ClaraKensie and @HarlequinTEEN or save the #readRunToYou hashtag as a search for updates.
The following bloggers are helping with the read-along. They are made of awesome, and so are their blogs. Be sure to visit and subscribe!
I hope to see you all at the RUN TO YOU read-along! 

We’re going to have a blast!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

GIVEAWAY!!! The entire RUN TO YOU e-Book series by Clara Kensie (YA)



I have and will always love this serial eBook series!
So much so, that I need to share it with others :) 





GIVEAWAY
- Must have a kindle or nook to accept all 6 eBooks!
- Giveaway ends August 11th, 2014.
- Bumbles and Fairy-Tales will not be held responsible for any technical difficulties 
after eBooks have been purchased for the winner. 
- The author, Clara Kensie, nor Harlequin/Harlequin Teen are not affiliated with this giveaway 
and will not be held responsible in any way.

a Rafflecopter giveaway



Use #readRunToYou or Like Clara Kensie's FB page to join in!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.


Review: RUN TO YOU Part 6 - SIXTH SENSE by Clara Kensie (YA)


The continuation of Harlequin Teen's first serial book releases this month!!!
RUN TO YOU Parts 4, 5, and 6 are finally here!!!
Don't miss out on the conclusion to this epic thriller!!!


by Clara Kensie 
Release date: July 21st, 2014
Published by: Harlequin Teen
Genre: Young Adult - Paranormal/Thriller/Romance
Format: eBook
Format read: eARC from publisher


SUMMARY

Part Six in the riveting romantic thriller about a family on the run from a deadly past and a first love that will transcend secrets, lies and danger…

To save Tessa's brother and sister, she and Tristan must deceive the entire town. But if their plan succeeds, Tessa will have to make an unbearable choice between her siblings and her true love. And when her nightmares become real, she may lose it all— her family, her boyfriend and even her life.

RUN TO YOU is Tessa and Tristan's saga—two books about psychic gifts, secret lives and dangerous loves. Each book is told in three parts: a total of six shattering reads that will stay with you long after the last page. Book One is First Sight, Second Glance, and Third Charm. Book Two is Fourth Shadow, Fifth Touch, and Sixth Sense.





MY REVIEW

A stellar conclusion to one of my most favorites books this year!

Clara Kensie has outdone herself with shocking truths, twists and turns - I don't know why I let my guard down for the ending! I was totally blindsided by a heroic deed and another twist full of betrayal! I screamed - how can this author do this to me!? Doesn't she like me? Doesn't she want me to be happy with the ending that I had created in my own mind?! 

But, even though she scared the bejesus out me, she delivered a spectacular ending to Tessa and Tristan's story! 

I don't want to get into details, because of spoilers. But, know this - all of Tessa and Tristan's questions are answered, all of the dreams and nightmares come true, and everything that you thought would happen, doesn't. And yet, those things do happen too. 

Very imaginative, and realistic. I highly recommend this to everyone who loves an epic thrill ride!


An eARC was sent by the publisher for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.




Use #readRunToYou or Like Clara Kensie's FB page to join in!






ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.


Monday, July 28, 2014

The #readRunToYou read-along continues this week!!!


Part TWO of the #readRunToYou starts today!!! 
Join Harlequin Teen, author Clara Kensie, and a whole bunch of bloggers for the continuation of thea RUN TO YOU read-along!!! 
LIKE Clara Kensie's Facebook page to join in!!!


Here's the schedule:

FIRST SIGHT, Part 1, is FREE on Amazon and 
Barnes & Noble right now!!!

Catch up and join in ;) 


There will be lots of chatting, questions and more!
GIVEAWAY too!!!

*TEN winners will receive a set of RUN TO YOU postcards!!!

*10 winners will receive a set of bookmarks and a necklace with a RUN TO YOU quote!!!

*FIVE winners will get to choose a Harlequin Teen book of their choice!!!

*GRAND PRIZE WINNER - will receive a set of signed RUN TO YOU postcards, a custom necklace, a $25 gift card to Amazon AND the ENTIRE RUN TO YOU series!!!

In order to enter the giveaways, you must participate!!!
The more you comment, the higher your chances of winning :) 


Prefer Twitter? We will also post the discussions on Twitter, and you can participate by using the hashtag#readRunToYouFollow @ClaraKensie and @HarlequinTEEN or save the #readRunToYou hashtag as a search for updates.
The following bloggers are helping with the read-along. They are made of awesome, and so are their blogs. Be sure to visit and subscribe!
I hope to see you all at the RUN TO YOU read-along! 

We’re going to have a blast!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.



Monday, July 21, 2014

RUN TO YOU Read-along starts TODAY!!! Let's chat, quote favorite lines and enter to win!!!


Starting today!!! 
Join Harlequin Teen, author Clara Kensie, and a whole bunch of bloggers for a RUN TO YOU read-along!!! 
LIKE Clara Kensie's Facebook page to join in!!!


Here's the schedule:




FIRST SIGHT, Part 1, is FREE on Amazon and 
Barnes & Noble right now!!!
NO excuse not to join in ;) 


There will be lots of chatting, questions and more!
A GIVEAWAY too!!!

*TEN winners will receive a set of RUN TO YOU postcards!!!

*10 winners will receive a set of bookmarks and a necklace with a RUN TO YOU quote!!!

*FIVE winners will get to choose a Harlequin Teen book of their choice!!!

*GRAND PRIZE WINNER - will receive a set of signed RUN TO YOU postcards, a custom necklace, a $25 gift card to Amazon AND the ENTIRE RUN TO YOU series!!!

In order to enter the giveaways, you must participate!!!
The more you comment, the higher your chances of winning :) 



Prefer Twitter? We will also post the discussions on Twitter, and you can participate by using the hashtag#readRunToYouFollow @ClaraKensie and @HarlequinTEEN or save the #readRunToYou hashtag as a search for updates.
The following bloggers are helping with the read-along. They are made of awesome, and so are their blogs. Be sure to visit and subscribe!
Christina at Allodoxophobia
Katie at Mundie Moms
Danny at Kismet 
Erica at The Book Cellar
Lauren at The Young Folks 

I hope to see you all at the RUN TO YOU read-along! 

We’re going to have a blast!


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.


 
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