The Grace of Darkness Release.

It has finally arrived!!! I am super excited (and a few days behind) for the release of The Grace of Darkness by Melissa Andrea. I have been waiting for this next installment. And here is some greatness from Miss Andrea herself...

Blurb for The Grace in Darkness


Every part of me yearns for Ryland and there hasn’t been a day that’s gone by that I don’t question if I made the right decision. Adjusting is something I should be used to by now but how can I do that when life has other plans?

When darkness consumes you, only true light can free you

Remembering how I existed before Araya came into my life and turned everything upside down has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I can’t stand to be round anyone and the feeling is mutual. But I’m ready to take back what’s mine. I’m ready to be whole again. But every decision has a choice and every choice has a consequence.

To find the grace in darkness, you must
Dare to be BRAVE
Dare to be STRONG
Dare to be ALIVE

First of all, Isn't she gorgeous! Here is a mini-bio on her.


I find it hard to sum up my life in a paragraph, but I'll try.

Reading has always been a passion for me and writing is as instinctive as breathing. Every inhale is an idea; every exhale a creation. Flutter, The Discover Series was my debut release and since then I have written a contemporary romance, The Edge of Darkness. The only thing I do better than writing? Making beautiful, sassy and independent, girls. My daughter's will always be my greatest accomplishment, my biggest fans and my every inspiration. I live, breath and would die for them! I've been married to one of the greatest men in my life for 7 years and I love him more than chocolate (you know shit just got real :), Justin Timberlake and Friday's. Without him my website would be a mess and I would probably being paying more taxes than I should be. He is a jack of many trades and this is just my opinion but I like to think besides my daughters, I'm his second biggest accomplishment. (Does anyone else hear a horn tooting?)I was born in Denver, Colorado -but I will always think of sunny Arizona as my home. I don't have a big family, but I'm close with my sister, brother & my mom. My mom is my hero, my inspiration, and I couldn't have asked for a more amazing person to be raised by. She has supported me throughout this crazy adventure and I'm lucky to have her on my side!

6 things you should know about me:
1. I'm a tornado with lipstick! Translation: I'm very girly, but I can get down and dirty with the best of them.
2. I adore the color pink!
3. I love things that sparkle (including vampires!)
4. I like even numbers (hence 6 things about me, not 5)
5. I'm loyal to a fault but I like to see the good in everybody. Don't mistake my kindness for weakness though because my bark is not always bigger than my bite :))
6. I don't like calling readers 'fans'. When it come down to it, I am all YOUR biggest fan! MWAH!I will never be able to thank every reader, every blogger or every author who has helped me in one or a million ways since I published but I will try every chance I get. Y'all are the reason I am here and every comment, every message, every review makes me feel like I have a reason to be. So to the moon and back, THANK YOU!

Okay, so this was a little longer than a paragraph.

And Finally, Here is all the links on buying the books, and where to stalk you new favorite author.

Buy Links:


Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G3A9SQ8?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwgoodco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00G3A9SQ8&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2

Where To Find Her:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/m.andrea.author

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissa_andreaa

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/melandrea01/

Website:  http://melissaandrea.com/


Also, If you haven't read the first book in the series, The Edge of Darkness, please do.. This is a great series...  http://www.amazon.com/The-Edge-Of-Darkness-ebook/dp/B00D4AAU08/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382713005&sr=1-1&keywords=the+edge+of+darkness+melissa+andrea

12 Days away!!!!

The final installment of the Off Series, Off Chance coming out Oct. 21st. I am super excited to meet and read about Mr. Flynn Caldwell and his love interest Miss. Rowan Page. If you haven't read this series I recommend that you start... It's first book, Off Sides  and once you start reading you will be hooked. 

Off Sides: http://www.amazon.com/Off-Sides-ebook/dp/B00BJBI1U0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381338267&sr=1-1&keywords=Off+Sides

Off Limits:
http://www.amazon.com/Off-Limits-Sawyer-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00CD6KQSK/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

Off the Record:
http://www.amazon.com/Off-The-Record-Sawyer-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00DAHFEJW/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

Off Course:
http://www.amazon.com/Off-Course-Sawyer-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00EBEFDXA/ref=pd_sim_kstore_2

OMG Carter Reed!!!

There is a reason why this book is in the top 5 currently on Amazon.com. It a great book. I was not able to put it down once i opened it up in my kindle. It's in two different point of views. You have Emma which is in first person and then Carter is in third. It did confused me originally but once I caught on, I was in love. Most of Tijan's books I have read so seem to have that raw sexual edge to them and yes this one did in my perspective, but it was soo much more than just sex between the Two. You see the lengths of Carter's love for Emma he made for her all his life. You'll read about violence, love, turmoil, guilt and every other emotion that might be out there, but I definitely am not disappointed in Tijan at all. She once again has proven to be one of my favorite indie authors out there... And I don't see her leaving that list any time soon. I give my 5 stars rating and recommend you go buy it and make it number 1.

Carter Reed on Amazon US

Who We Are!!!

So I just finished reading Who We Are by Shanora Williams and I am very happy with the end result of Gage and Eliza's story. She left him to only come back to him and then he messes up and breaks them apart for two years. Only to have them come back together and finally fight for each other. I loved seeing the softer side of Mr. Grendel. Just because you are a rocker bad boy, doesn't mean you can't be a teddy bear in your private life. I also enjoyed Ellie stand her ground with Gage when she makes him choose and then continue on with her life even though it was hard to let him go again.
I loved how she was starting to bring in Roy's background into the storyline as well. It is a great segway to the next book. Which I know is having all of us FireNine fan curious as to how Mr. Roy Sykes came to be the way he is. And the introduction of Kelsey as his love interest is another great add. As well as Deed with his girl and Montana's love issues over a girl. I think personally for me I would love to read Montana's last. Build the hype for his. But that's my opinion and I am not the author who telling their stories. So we shall see.
Now for my only downfalls on this book. While I did enjoy reading about penelope losing;(even tho I LOVE the name penelope for a baby name. :-p) I am I bit sad by how little was mentioned on how she tried to ruin them. It to me was a little rushed. But at the same time, I kinda see this as a possible book opportunity. Shanora, message me lol. Also, I love the idea of Monica and Frank. More Monica than Frank, but that's because she is a firecracker and I hope to read more about her in any of these books. Lastly, For me, I wish there was more Kristina involved. I kinda would of love to of read about those two years with Gage and his sister while he was sabotaging his relationship with Ellie for Penelope. So many book ideas with all these Characters. And even those I feel these were downfalls, I still LOVE this book and series. It's still a 5 star rating because what my creative brain thinks up as I'm reading it.

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Who-We-Are-FireNine-ebook/dp/B00FA2B9S0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381189393&sr=1-1&keywords=who+we+are

Cover Reveal & A Revamp

Super excited for this book to be released and seems like my patience is wearing thin on it... But To tie myself and the rest of you guys over here is a little cover reveal, Tease and Blurb!!!!!

Teaser:
"I can’t come back as anything that didn’t allow me to be close to you, Hummingbird, because damn it all to hell if I don’t exist unless I’m with you.”  -Ryland

Blurb:
Every part of me yearns for Ryland and there hasn’t been a day that’s gone by that I don’t question if I made the right decision. Adjusting is something I should be used to by now but how can I do that when life has other plans?

When darkness consumes you, only true light can free you

Remembering how I existed before Araya came into my life and turned everything upside down has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I can’t stand to be round anyone and the feeling is mutual. But I’m ready to take back what’s mine. I’m ready to be whole again. But every decision has a choice and every choice has a consequence.

To find the grace in darkness, you must
Dare to be BRAVE
Dare to be STRONG
Dare to be ALIVE
 

Then of course you can't have the Cover of Grace looking like this and not do anything to the cover of the Edge of Darkness. So that is just what she did.

Blurb:
I loved to dance, but I don’t anymore.
I was in an accident I don’t remember… or maybe I don’t want to remember.
Either way, every day since, has been an adjustment and I’m left with a constant reminder that nothing is forever.
Now, my life is a tangled web of darkness filled with deceit, hate, betrayal and lies. I don’t dwell on the past, I don’t regret and I don’t remember… I survive. But then I met Ryland Dare and he changed everything. He reminded me that life’s worth living and that remembering isn’t always a bad thing.

You don’t know true darkness until you've felt light…

On the outside looking in, some would say my siblings and I have had a pretty easy life. But beyond the fancy cars, the huge house and endless social events, is where the truth really lies. Power hungry father, defeated mother and fake friends? Yeah I have one of each. Then Araya Noelle comes along and shows me what I’ve been missing. She thinks I changed her life, but really, she saved mine.

At the edge of darkness, you must
Dare to HOPE
DARE to LOVE
DARE to LIVE

Excerpts:

#1

“I’ve never met anyone like you before Araya. The way you view life and love;

you’re not angry with anything that’s happened to you.”
I turned my head toward him, and a smile tilted the corner of my
lips. “Yeah, I’m kind of amazing that way.” I teased.
He rolled over, bracing his arms on either side of my head, and
we stared at each other upside down. His thumbs swept across my cheeks and his
fingers caressed the sides of my neck up to my jaw. Tilting my
neck back, he kissed my chin, and the dip below my bottom lip. He
brushed his lips back and forth over mine, but the touch was so light, I
couldn’t even be completely sure it had happened.
“Yes, you are.” He whispered.

#2

Colliding into her, we fell against the wall. My mouth came down on hers fiercely, and my fingers flexed around her ribs. I lifted her against me, and her shapely legs wrapped around my waist easily. My hands moved over her hips, and my fingers dug into her flesh, bringing her closer and harder against me. I needed her to know exactly how good this was going to be.

 So if you have not read The Edge of Darkness yet, I definitely recommend that you do. Its a great book and you will become hooked. And then be like me impatiently waiting for the release of the Grace of Darkness...

Amazon Kindle: 

http://www.amazon.com/The-Edge-Of-Darkness-ebook/dp/B00D4AAU08/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380804939&sr=8-1&keywords=melissa+andrea

Paperback:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Edge-Darkness-Trinity-Volume/dp/1484977939/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1380804939&sr=8-1

Barnes & Noble Noook:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-edge-of-darkness-melissa-andrea/1115466809?ean=2940016792118