BOOK BLITZ: Revenge De Los Muertos by Talis Jones

Today, we have a 4-day Book Blitz to kick-off celebrating the release of Talis Jones's Revenge De Los Muertos, the first title in the Fifth Sun series! To celebrate this new release, we have a sneak peek with an exclusive excerpt to share. Plus, we have a blitz-wide giveaway to share, too! So... Be sure to check it out and grab your copy now!

Genre:

Adult

Urban Fantasy

Series:

Fifth Sun, #1

Publish Date:

November 2, 2021

Synopsis:

Selah’s biggest dilemma was trying to decide what to study in college. That is, until she stumbled across a clue to the grandparents she’d never met and hopped on a plane to Mexico where she would discover an entire hidden world of magic and monsters. Her best friend was a bruja, the Chupacabra was more than a myth, and she’d inadvertently caught the attention of the terrifying Blood King with beautiful golden eyes. What started as a two-week vacation quickly devolved into an adventure she might never return from.

Día de los Muertos had almost arrived and the monsters were on the hunt.

      

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*Excerpt*

Selah

“G’night,” Noa yawned finally before claiming the remaining bedroom next door. 

I moved to shut my own door when Rafael prowled past, likely heading towards his own room at the end of the hall. At least I guessed it was his as it was the only door kept firmly shut. Seeming to sense my gaze, he pivoted and met me at the doorway. Leaning against the frame with his arms crossed he stared deep into my eyes almost as if searching for answers in there though he must not find them because a frown quickly tugged at his mouth.

“How did you and your friend meet?” he asked curiously.

My fingers fiddled nervously with the doorknob as a fond smile lit up my face. “School. We’ve gone to the same school since I can remember and she was always in my classes, sitting with me at lunch, wanting to be my friend. Noa is pretty direct. When she decides something, she makes it happen.”

“I can see that,” he nodded tersely.

Wanting to smooth things over, I thanked him. “I’m really very sorry about the mix up, but thank you for letting us stay. We really don’t mind finding a hotel tomorrow,” I assured him. “This is your home and we don’t want to intrude.”

Something I said, though I couldn’t guess what, caused his lips to twitch. “You are free to stay. I do not mind.” I arched an eyebrow and he released an amused huff. “Much,” he amended. 

“Well, thank you,” I offered again. “You are very kind and generous to offer.”

“Not many would use those words to describe me,” he shook his head, his voice low enough that I wasn’t sure I was meant to hear him.

“Then they don’t know you,” I answered anyway. It was an impulsive response because I didn’t know him beyond his name and yet it felt right. Or maybe I was just a people pleaser like Noa teased me of being.

Even if offered in ignorance, my words made him pause. “Call me Rafi,” he smiled. Then with a shove off the door frame, he resumed prowling towards his room. 

Leaning out into the hall, I called softly so as not to disturb Noa, “Goodnight, Rafi.”

He sent me a final glance. “Buenas noches, Selah.”

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**About the Author**

Talis Jones is a Mexican-English author of magic and mischief. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Theatre she has explored both stage and film, now finding herself drawn towards the literary world as a new venue for storytelling.

Dog mom, Broadway enthusiast, and life-long bibliophile, Talis currently resides in North Carolina.

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***The Giveaway***

Giveaway Open:

Internationally: 5x kindle copies of Revenge de los Muertos

U.S. Only: 1x signed copy of Revenge de los Muertos

- ends November 11, 2021

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BLOG TOUR: BLUE by L.E. DeLano

Welcome to Official Blog Tour for Award-winning Author L.E. DeLano's new YA contemporary and recognized as a Distinguished Favorite in the category of Young Adult Fiction at the 2021 NYC Big Book Awards, BLUE. Today, on our tour stop, we are kicking off this tour with a guest post featuring the topic: 10 Reasons Why to Read BLUE, a book trailer, and a tour-wide giveaway to share! So... Be sure to check it out and grab your copy now! Follow the tour, HERE.

Genre:

Young Adult

Contemporary

Publish Date:

October 26, 2021

Publisher:

Gaze Publishing

Synopsis:

When Blue Mancini’s mother picked her name, it ended up being a self-fulfilling prophecy.

A year ago, Blue’s brother, Jack, was involved in a car accident that killed the father of her classmate, Maya Rodriguez. Luckily for Jack, he got out of a manslaughter charge and into a plea bargain thanks to the top-notch lawyer hired by Blue’s wealthy parents.

The fallout is now affecting Blue as Maya returns to school determined to carve out a pound of flesh from the only member of the Mancini family she can reach. On top of that, Blue has a demanding mother, a father who’s never around, a drama-addicted best friend, and a secretive new guy who’s determined to make Blue his own personal cheer-up project. It’s a perfect storm of misery.

When Maya’s social media taunts and in-person digs finally push Blue to retaliate, they find themselves in afterschool detention and forced into a project meant to foster cooperation and civility. As the layers of their tangled drama unravel, Blue learns more about Maya’s life—and her own sense of privilege—when secrets are revealed that cast a new perspective on everything in Blue’s world.

              

*10 Reason to Read BLUE*

1. It’s not all about the angst. BLUE’s cover is stunning and instantly gut-punches you, but it’s more than just a book about a girl working her way through a depressing time in her life. Like ogres and onions, BLUE has layers, and you’ll be laughing a lot in between the heartfelt moments, before it all comes together in a way that leaves you believing in the power of “if.”

2. You’ll meet imperfect characters who screw things up and struggle as they try to make things right. Blue begins the story in a very self-centered place, and she and Maya create their own perfect prison of misery. Devon doesn’t handle his own secrets well, and all three of them say things in anger that they wish they’d never said. I wanted them to all feel genuine as we take this journey with them.

3. White Privilege is a thing – a real and hurtful thing. BLUE has some frank conversations about underlying things that many people just shrug off. It’s not a story with racism as a central theme, but that white privilege colors parts of Blue and Maya’s interactions in some very important ways.

4. BEST BOOK BOYFRIEND. Seriously. You’re going to love Devon!

5. Blue’s mom is an Entrepreneur MLM-loving Boss Babe who’ll make you LOL while simultaneously making your eye twitch with irritation. She’s ready to empower you with motivational quotes, serenity candles, “lifestyle” shakes, and funky leggings.

6. Blue has a BFF who has no filter. Zero. Jules is crass and coarse and alternatingly hilarious and maddening. She may seem too rude to be of much help, but she’s there for Blue in every way she knows how to be.

7. A beloved children’s book will become an existential epiphany. I felt such a sense of peace writing that scene. 

8. There’s a major plot twist that you will NOT see coming. Not a single beta reader or reviewer (so far) has figured it out before it bowled them over. Excuse me while I pat myself on the back for that one.

9. You will read a thorough scientific examination of “Frito Theory.”

10. Get ready to experience what could be one of the funniest “first kiss” scenes in the history of YA.

Praise for BLUE

Overall: 10.00 out of 10 “DeLano has an excellent ear for teens' idiomatic speech . . . This is a fast-paced novel focused more on feelings and the social world of teens . . . An easy read for its intended audience.”- BookLife Prize by Publisher's Weekly

“Blue is a complex YA novel that challenges the reader to look at multiple perspectives of a difficult situation. Blue as a main character is really well-written, and the reader can feel her emotions and struggles. Several supporting characters help carry the book, make it easy to stay engaged with the story. . . I think YA readers will really appreciate Blue, and I encourage them to check it out.” – Jennifer C., NetGalley Reviewer

L.E. DeLano lives and writes in Pennsylvania with two hilarious kids and two ridiculous cats. Her debut novel, TRAVELER was selected as a Keystone to Reading Secondary Book Award finalist for school year 2018-19 by the Keystone State Reading Association (KSRA) and voted one of the 20 Most Beautiful Books of 2017 by MTV UK.

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**About the Author**

L.E. DeLano comes equipped with a “useless” Theatre degree that has opened doors for her in numerous ways. Though mostly raised in New Mexico, she now lives in Pennsylvania with two adventurous kids and two ridiculous cats. When she’s not writing (which is almost never), she’s binge-watching Netflix and planning road trips.

Her debut novel, TRAVELER was selected as a Keystone To Reading Secondary Book Award finalist for school year 2018-19 by the Keystone State Reading Association (KSRA) and also voted one of The 20 Most Beautiful Books in the World for 2017 by MTV UK.

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COVER REVEAL: It Started with a List by Tinia Montford

Today, we have a Cover Reveal to share for Author Tinia Montford's It Started with a List, the first installment in the Pacific Grove University series. So... Be sure to check out that cute cover and add this to your TBR list on Goodreads!

Genre:

New Adult

Contemporary Romance

Series:

Pacific Grove University, #1

Publish Date:

January 25, 2022

Synopsis:

A BUCKET LIST. THE POPULAR GUY. A LONER. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?

Time’s up for Vassa Blackwell.

With her college graduation looming, Vassa reflects on the past four years. After a devastating betrayal from her closest friend leaves her ostracized, she trusts no one. Now she is mega disappointed. No wacky misadventures, no drunken nights, and no regrettable mistakes that you can NEVER tell your parents. Work and class, class and work. That’s it. College is supposed to be the best years of your life… Right?

Vassa feels as though she’s cheated herself out of a full college experience. Notable with romance and boys and stuff. So, she makes a college bucket list. Then the worse thing ever happens. Her list falls into the hands of Lazarus Gilbert. King of the baseball team, sworn enemy (in her opinion), and her annoying upstairs neighbor. He thinks he’s found something fun to do. She thinks she’s in trouble. That’s until she discovers there’s more to Lazarus than he lets on…

With the pressures of post-college decisions and failing classes, can they complete the bucket list before the semester runs out? Are Vassa and Lazarus just too different to get along? Will they both come out winners in the end, or will she retreat to her safety-zone? Is it too late for her to learn to live and let live, and let love enter her heart?

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**About the Author**

Tinia (TUH-NIA) Montford is a Pisces who’s a sap for romance, especially when there’s (tons of) kissing. Loves eighties sitcoms and will consume anything with chocolate. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in English and Graphic Design.

She is a world traveler having climbed a volcano in Nicaragua, scaled Angkor Wat in the blistering sun, and roamed the Acropolis of Athens. Oh, she also dabbles in short stories occasionally.

If you can’t catch her writing, you can bet she’s overindulging on poke bowls, listening to the same four songs, or chilling with her adorbs doggie. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Fiction.

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