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Thursday, February 5, 2015

PERSUASION by Martina Boone, Cover Reveal & Enter To WIN

Hello & welcome to another exciting cover reveal! USA Today's HEA blog revealed the cover for Martina Boone's PERSUASION this morning! I'm SO excited to be able to share it with you as well. I love this sequel to COMPULSION, and I literally can't wait to share it with you all. I'm also thrilled to be able to give away the first ARC hot off the press (it will be mailed as soon as I get it), along with a TON of other goodies -- including your chance to have your name in the final book of the trilogy. 

You can enter at the bottom of the page, and on each of the following web sites. It's a scavenger hunt, so be sure to visit each site to find the highlighted code. Enter all six codes to be eligible for the mega Grand Prize.


Scroll down to see the cover and enter the Adventures Giveaway, but first . . . 




ABOUT PERSUASION

By: Martina Boone
Published by: Simon Pulse
To Be Released on: 10/28/15

Grieving the death of her godfather and haunted by her cousin Cassies betrayal, Barrie returns from a trip to San Francisco to find the Watson plantation besieged by reporters and ghost-hunters. Some are hoping to see the ancient spirit who sets the river on fire each night, while others are chasing rumors of a stolen shipment of Civil War gold that may be hidden at Colesworth Place. Chaos descends as Cassie hires a team of archeologists to excavate beneath the mansion ruins. But more is buried there than treasure.

A mysterious, magical man appears at Watsons Landing, claiming the key to the Watson and Beaufort gifts and the Colesworth curse also lies beneath the mansion. With a mix of threats and promises, he engages Barrie and Cassie in a midnight visit, but the spell he conjurs has potentially deadly consequences.

While Barrie and dreamy Eight Beaufort struggle to make sense of the escalating danger and their growing feelings for each other, Barrie has to figure out not only whom to trust, but which gift is more reliableEights or her own. With millions of dollars and the fate of the founding families at stake, she must choose between what she feels deep in her heart and what will keep her loved ones safe.

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Q. How has Barrie changed from COMPULSION to PERSUASION?
A. Shes stronger and finding her feetdespite her six-inch heels. Its not just her gift thats growing and developing. Shes also becoming more confident about standing up for herself and the gift that binds her to Watsons Landing. She has the yunwi to care for, and they help her find her strength.

Q. Are there new characters that you particularly loved?
A. Theres a hot new archeology student and ex-Marine named Berg, but the character of Obadiah was the most fun to write. I never knew until the end whether he was good or evil, and I never knew where the magic was going to take him. The nexus of Gullah and Native American cultures and magical systems that happened on the plantations, the melting pot of myth and folklore and medicine, has led me down endless rabbit holes of researchall of which led to Obadiah. He has spent his unnaturally long life learning magic all over the world, and since *I* know what happens in book three, I cant wait to share him. : )

Q. Can you share a teaser from PERSUASION?
If guilt had a taste, it was the copper-penny tang of blood in Barries mouth as she bit her lip. Eight was apologizing, and she was the one who had put her own gift ahead of his, her own opinions ahead of his. And she was still doing it. She had to keep doing it. She was worse than Seven. Or at the very least, just as culpable, since she was keeping Sevens secret.


HAVEN’T READ COMPULSION YET?

Its available to read for free 2/5-2/6 on http://www.PulseIt.com. Or buy it:
IndieBound | Barnes & Noble | Amazon | Walmart | Target | Book Depository (free worldwide shipping)



PRAISE FOR COMPULSION

Eight Beaufort is so swoon-worthy that its ridiculous. Move over Four, Eight is here to stay!"  —  RT Book Reviews, RT Editors Best Books of 2014


Skillfully blends rich magic and folklore with adventure, sweeping romance, and hidden treasure . . . An impressive start to the Heirs of Watson Island series. Publishers Weekly


A little bit Gone with the Wind, a little bit Romeo and Juliet…” School Library Journal

"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

"Beautifully written, with vivid characters, a generations-old feud, and romance that leaps off the page, this Southern ghost story left me lingering over every word, and yet wanting to race to the compelling finish." Megan Shepherd, Author of THE MADMAN'S DAUGHTER


HEIRS OF WATSON ISLAND BOOK TRAILER







ABOUT THE AUTHOR



Martina Boone was born in Prague and spoke several languages before learning English. Shes the founder of AdventuresInYAPublishing.com, a Writers Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers site, and YASeriesInsiders.com, a site devoted to the discovery and celebration of young adult literature and encouraging literacy through 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 shed love to visit. When she isnt writing, shes addicted to travel, horses, skiing, chocolate flavored tea, and anything with Nutella on it.



ENTER TO WIN

Six Giveaway Stops, One AMAZING Grand Prize, which includes getting your name in book three of the Heirs of Watson Island trilogy. Want a chance to win it all? Collect the highlighted code words from each of the six blogs participating in the giveaway!



Tonight is Harry Potter Book Night! #HarryPotterBookNight


Tonight is the night! Harry Potter fans around the world will be celebrating their love for this fabulous book series. February 5th, 2015 will be the first ever Harry Potter Book Night! Bloomsbury Kids UK has invited fans through out the world to join the fun!
Head over to HERE to get more information. Follow #HarryPotterBookNight to join tonight's fun. If you're hosting your own Harry Potter Book Night, be sure to share your pictures via the same hashtag. I'm looking forward to sharing pictures from my own event tonight. 

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