Cover Reveal of Avow by Chelsea Fine

AVOW

The FINAL installment in the Archers of Avalon series by Chelsea Fine

SYNOPSIS

Scarlet remembers. Everything. Her past lives, Tristan, Gabriel, Nate: she remembers it all--including how to get to the
Fountain of Youth. But time
is running out. 

Heather
and Gabriel have been kidnapped by Raven, while the curse that has plagued Scarlet and Tristan for
centuries has shifted, putting the star-crossed lovers in more danger than ever before. Water from the Fountain of Youth is the only thing that can save
Scarlet and her loved ones. But the water comes at a price.

With lives--and
hearts--at stake, Scarlet leads her friends on a
dangerous journey to the Fountain of Youth. Where eternal life is
possible, but death is certain.

Available December 11th, 2012!



Don't miss the first two books in the Archers of Avalon series!

ANEW (book one)          AWRY (book two)

Kindle    Nook                  Kindle    Nook

I Choose You (Friends & Lovers, Book 2) #SampleSunday #NewAdult

Happy Sunday! I have recently released Make it Last, which is book one in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. It features three couples, and each of the books tells their story. I am currently editing book two, I Choose You, and plan to release it Jan 8, 2013. I thought I'd post a snippet from that one this week. Please realize, this is still a first draft.

Enjoy, and as always, let me know what you think!

When she heard Roni’s bawdy laugh, she opened the door with a smile, and was faced with a faded grey t-shirt stretched across the sexiest chest she had ever seen. Without looking up, she knew the owner of that chest. She had been crushing on him ever since her first day in this small town.

She felt the familiar tug in her belly, as she allowed herself a moment to draw her gaze slowly up his chest, over his broad shoulders, and into his striking face.

Kent was the most gorgeous man she’d ever met in person, and no matter how many times she saw him, she always got butterflies when he was near.

He grinned broadly down at her.

“Hey, Nic,” Kent was the only man who had ever called her that, and she felt her heart trip every time he did.

She tried to speak, but no sound came out. She tried to clear her throat inconspicuously. “Um, Hi.”

“Kent, could you please move your butt? This box is heavy.” Roni’s voice said from behind him.

Nicole moved a few steps back and out of the way so he could come inside, allowing Roni access through the door.

She chided herself for acting so weird every time she was around Kent. She thought he was so hot, and out of her league. She knew that he could get any girl that he wanted, and she was nothing like the girls he usually went for.

“Let me take that,” Kent said to his sister, easily lifting the box from her hands and taking it to the room that Nicole indicated was Roni’s.

“Hi, Roomie,” Roni squealed, jumping and doing a little spin around the room.

Nicole couldn’t help but smile at her excitement, then watched, confused, when Roni’s demeanor changed at the voice in the hall.

“Hello… I’m looking for the apartment housing the hottest ladies in town,” Rich yelled out as his face came into view.

Roni rolled her eyes and turned to walk into her room.

Nicole barely had a moment to register Roni’s behavior, before she was enveloped by Rich’s strong arms.

“Hey, Baby Doll,” Rich said with a smile. “Kent told me that his sister was moving in today, so I thought you guys might need some help from a big, strong, hot, man.”

Now Available ~ Make it Last ~ #Kindle #Nook #NA

Happy Thursday!

Make it Last went live a little earlier than expected, so I thought I'd put up a post with tour information and buy links.

Next Monday, I have a Release Day Blitz set up through SupaGurlBooks.

There will be a RaffleCopter Giveaway featuring my books and this necklace:

Monday will also be the beginning of a Buzz Event with AToMR Tours. It will run Nov 12 - 25th. Each participating blog will feature a giveaway for an ecopy of Make it Last.

They both will be fantastic events, I can't wait!

Until then, here are the buy links and information for Make it Last:


Kindle


Nook


Smashwords


GoodReads


Blurb:



In a small town, it's hard to recover from being dumped by your high school sweetheart. That's just what Briana has to do after Colin leaves her to follow his dreams. She focuses her energy into her friendships and the pursuit of her own goal of becoming a chef. Just when she finally feels like she's on the right path, he comes back to town.

Colin knew breaking up with Briana before leaving for college was the right thing to do. He was determined to leave small-town life behind forever, and that included his high school girlfriend. But when a sports injury puts him on the sidelines, he's forced to return home. Seeing Briana again brings back a lot of memories, and Colin wonders if he made the right decision. It doesn't take long for him to realize he wants her back, and this time, he wants to make it last.

Thank you, I hope you enjoy it!

Make it Last - Cover Reveal

It's finally here!!!

Make it Last (Friends & Lovers, #1)

Contemporary New Adult (18 and over)

In a small town, it's hard to recover from being dumped by your high school sweetheart. That's just what Briana has to do after Colin leaves her to follow his dreams. She focuses her energy into her friendships and the pursuit of her own goal of becoming a chef. Just when she finally feels like she's on the right path, he comes back to town.


Colin knew breaking up with Briana before leaving for college was the right thing to do. He was determined to leave small-town life behind forever, and that included his high school girlfriend. But when a sports injury puts him on the sidelines, he's forced to return home. Seeing Briana again brings back a lot of memories, and Colin wonders if he made the right decision. It doesn't take long for him to realize he wants her back, and this time, he wants to make it last.

Thanks to the fabulous Cover Designer: Stephanie Mooney - http://mooneydesigns.net/

Thanks to AToMR Tours for organizing the Cover Reveal.

I said that it would be released on Nov 12th, but it looks like the formatting and uploading will get done a little sooner. Excited!!!

Now for the cover ~ Let me know what you think!

Update - What's New With Me...

Happy Tuesday!

It's a wonderful day for me, because tonight I am beginning my mini-vacation. I'll be going to LAX tonight and taking the Red Eye to South Carolina. It's not a family trip, just a Woman's Getaway.

I'm actually leaving a day earlier than my friends so that I can meet the Fabulous M. Leighton for dinner tomorrow evening. We've been talking online and through email, but I'm totally stoked that we'll be meeting in person. For more on the Amazing Ms. M, and her work, visit her website here.

Thursday through Sunday, I will be meeting up with three of my friends from college: Leisha, Lori, and Pam. This is our first ever trip together and I can't wait. Myrtle Beach won't know what hit it!

Another reason why this is a wonderful day is that the gorgeous designer Stephanie Mooney, is currently working on the cover for my Contemporary New Adult book, Make it Last. I'm sure you've all seen and loved Stephanie's covers, but if you haven't, you can check out her work on her website.

Finally, Make it Last is going through final revisions, and will be out on November 12th. Make it Last is the first book in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy, and I'm thrilled that it'll be out soon.

I'm scheduling a Release Day Blitz with SupaGurl Tours. I can't wait for November 12th. If you're looking to schedule a tour, you can check out the website for SupaGurl Tours here.

I hope you all have a great week. Feel free to comment and let me know what's new with you!

Pimp Your Favorite Writers/Bloggers

Happy Sunday!

I got the idea for this post from my friend, Tameri Etherton. She hosts a Pimp and Promote post on her blog, and I thought it would be fun to do one here. The idea is to Pimp your favorite writers and/or bloggers, or promote something new that you have coming out.

You can check out Tameri's fabulous blog here.

I will start by showcasing some of my favorite people, and you can do the same by pimping or promoting in the comments!

WRITERS:

Raine Thomas has two trilogies set on the Estilorian Plane. Defy is the first book in the second set of trilogies, The Firstborn Trilogy. Raine's concept is unique and her writing takes you on a wonderful journey. You can find Defy on Amazon and you can visit her website for more information on the world she has created.

M. Leighton has over 15 books available for purchase, but today I chose to pimp, The Wild Ones. This Contemporary New Adult book exploded and made M. Leighton a New York Times Bestselling Author. You need to check it, and all of her books, out! You can purchase it on Amazon and visit her website for more on her work.

Chelsea Fine is a YA Author. Her series, The Archers of Avalon, currently have two books available for purchase. Anew is the first book in the series. I love the concept behind this series, and Tristan is on the hottest guys ever written. You can find it on Amazon and visit her website for updates on her writing.

BLOGGERS:

I would also like to pimp some of my favorite bloggers. You can check out their blogs below:

The Autumn Review

A Diary of a Book Addict

The Bookish Babe

The Book Hookup

SupaGurl Books

I could keep going on and on with writers and bloggers that I love, but I figure I need to give you all a chance to add your favorites.

Thanks for playing, and I can't wait to see who you pimp!

The Next Big Thing Blog Hop

Welcome to the Next Big Thing Blog Hop where we will be hopping our way to various blogs to find out what fellow authors are working on. At this stop, I will be answering 10 questions on my work in progress. Thank you Jeanne Bannon for tagging me to participate.

Here are my 10 questions along with the answers. Enjoy! And as always, feel free to let me know what you think.

What is the working title of your book? Make it Last

Where did the idea come from for the book? I wanted to write a New Adult Romance and had been listening to a lot of Country music, and the idea to write a contemporary romance set in a small Texas town sounded like the perfect fit.

What genre does your book fall under? New Adult Contemporary Romance.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? I have been pinning people that resemble my idea of the characters to a board in pinterest, you can see it here. Not all of them are actors.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? When her first love returns and wants a second chance, will Briana be able to put aside the hurt and follow her heart?

Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? Self-Published

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? The first draft took about a month. I was really excited about the concept, so the writing came pretty naturally.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? This will be the first in a trilogy, which I have written with the many trilogies written by Nora Roberts in mind. All of the characters will be in each of the books, with each book telling one couples story.

Who or What inspired you to write this book? Nora Roberts and Country music.

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? This is my first attempt at New Adult, third person past tense, and my first sex scene. I am really enjoying experimenting with my writing and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. Hopefully the readers will enjoy this tale of second chances.


Thank you for stopping by. Next week be sure to stop by Marilyn Almodovar's blog, Writing on the Sunny Side of the Street to see what she is working on.