Book Release! ~ The Artisans by @JulieAReece @Month9Books #YA
I am so happy to share my pub sister’s release of The Artisans! š
BLURB: In this dark southern gothic novel, a young woman meets a man who may be more than he seems. After the death of her mother, 17-year-old Rave Weathersby gives up her dream of becoming a fashion designer, barely surviving life in the South Carolina lowlands. To make ends meet, Raven works after school as a seamstress creating stunning works of fashion that often rival the great names of the day. Instead of making things easier on the high school senior, her stepdadās drinking leads to a run in with the highly reclusive heir to the Maddox family fortune, Gideon Maddox. But Ravenās stepdad is drying out and in no condition to attend the meeting with Maddox. So Raven volunteers to take his place and offers to repay the debt in order to keep the only father sheās ever known out of jail. Gideon Maddox agrees, outlining an outrageous demand: Raven must live in his home for a year while she designs for Maddox Industriesā clothing line, signing over her creative rights. Her handsome young captor is arrogant and infuriating to the nth degree, and Raven canāt imagine working for him, let alone sharing the same space for more than five minutes. But nothing is ever as it seems. Is Gideon Maddox the monster the world believes him to be? And can he stand to let the young seamstress see him as he really is?
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What people are saying:
~ āThe Artisans has all the elements I love ā spooky intrigue, strong friendships, and a romantic tension to be savored.ā ~ Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Evil trilogy.
~Ā āHigh stakes and unsuspecting romance fill the pages of THE ARTISANS. Julie Reece completely blindsided me, proving the most tender love can be found where we least expect to find it.ā ~ Jennifer Murgia Author of FOREST OF WHISPERS.
Ā ~ āTHE ARTISANS by Julie Reece is a captivating tale of dark magic, love and redemption. The main characters of Raven and Gideon were completely absorbing and I really enjoyed the underlying tension between them. With plenty of haunting action, friendship, bravery and love, THE ARTISANS by Julie Reece had me hooked from the beginning.ā ~ Linda GreenĀ reviewer for Fresh Fiction.
~ āRead THE ARTISANS in the middle of the night with a flashlight if you dare. The perfect blend of romance and horror with a strong female lead kept me reading through the night.ā ~ L.S. Murphy, author of Pixelated
~ āDios mĆo. This book is one of the most amazing books I think Iāve ever read. The Artisans has everything Iāve ever wanted in a bookā ~ Jackie, No Bent Spines Reviews
Giveaway!!!
3 eBooks of THE ARTISANS International
Ends on May 22nd at Midnight EST!
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COVER REVEAL ~ The Artisans by Julie Reece #Giveaway
Welcome to the Cover Reveal for
The Artisans by Julie Reece
presented by Month9Books!
Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!
They say death can be beautiful. But after the death of her mother, seventeen-year-old RAVEN WEATHERSBY gives up her dream of becoming a fashion designer, barely surviving life in the South Carolina lowlands.
To make ends meet, Raven works after school as a seamstress creating stunning works of fashion that often rival the great names of the day.
Instead of making things easier on the high school senior, her stepdad’s drinking leads to a run in with the highly reclusive heir to the Maddox family fortune, Gideon Maddox.
But Raven’s stepdad’s drying out and in no condition to attend the meeting with Maddox. So Raven volunteers to take his place and offers to repay the debt in order to keep the only father she’s ever known out of jail, or worse.
Gideon Maddox agrees, outlining an outrageous demand: Raven must live in his home for a year while she designs for Maddox Industries’ clothing line, signing over her creative rights.
Her handsome young captor is arrogant and infuriating to the nth degree, and Raven can’t imagine working for him, let alone sharing the same space for more than five minutes.
But nothing is ever as it seems. Is Gideon Maddox the monster the world believes him to be? And can he stand to let the young seamstress see him as he really is?
The Artisans is a delectably rich, layered and dark YA Southern Gothic inspired by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s classic Beauty and the Beast.
“The Artisans has all the elements I love – spooky intrigue, strong friendships, and a romantic tension to be savored.” ~ Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Evil trilogy.
Title: The Artisans
Publication date: May 2015
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC.
Author: Julie Reece
Born in Ohio, I lived next to my grandfatherās horse farm until the fourth grade. Summers were about riding, fishing and make-believe, while winter brought sledding and ice-skating on frozen ponds. Most of life was magical, but not all.
I struggled with multiple learning disabilities, did not excel in school. I spent much of my time looking out windows and daydreaming. In the fourth grade (with the help of one very nice teacher) I fought dyslexia for my right to read, like a prince fights a dragon in order to free the princess locked in a tower, and I won.
Afterwards, I read like a fiend. I invented stories where I could be the princessā¦ or a gifted heroine from another world who kicked bad guy butt to win the heart of a charismatic hero. Who wouldnāt want to be a part of that? Later, I moved to Florida where I continued to fantasize about superpowers and monsters, fabricating stories (my mother called it lying) and sharing them with my friends.
Then I thought Iād write one downā¦
Hooked, Iāve been writing ever since. I write historical, contemporary, urban fantasy, adventure, and young adult romances. I love strong heroines, sweeping tales of mystery and epic adventureā¦ which must include a really hot guy. My writing is proof you can work hard to overcome any obstacle. Donāt give up. I say, if you write, write on!
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Romance is in the air Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Rachael Anderson
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Taking full advantage of the romance theme … and putting a Paranormal spin on it š … I’m offering a few Young Adult Paranormal Romance titles
Here’s what’s up to win:
Young Adult:
TIED (Book #1)
Sept 2013
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For the 4th Annual Spooktacular Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer ~
I am choosing to do a Young Adult Paranormal Themed Giveaway in honor of All Hallows Eve.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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One winner will get to choose TWO titles of their choice available in e-book form, plus they will win a $10 Amazon gift card.
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