Entangled Moments by Dori Lavelle (COVER REVEAL & GIVEAWAY)

Entangled Moments 

by Dori Lavelle

(Moments in Time #1) 

A deadly accident can take a life in more than one way.

Four years ago, Carlene Adams made a deadly mistake. A tragic accident derailed the future she'd hoped for, taking the life of the man she'd planned to spend forever with.

As a self-imposed penance for her solitary sin, Carlene has given up on every dream she ever had. She has committed to spend every remaining moment trying to make up for that one instance when everything changed.  

Then she gets a second chance.

When Carlene meets Nick, the single kiss they share awakens the desires she shoved aside for so long. Suddenly she wants more than what she believe she deserves. Will she ever see him again? And if she does, what will that mean for her?

A thing of fate.

Leaving the life she built on regret, Carlene waits for fate to intervene. But just as she begins to believe in a fresh start, she's forced to realize a horrible truth—one with the power to send her second chance crashing before it even takes off.

Nick isn't who she thought he was. She isn't the girl he believed her to be, either. Their lives were intertwined even before they met, and if Carlene tells him the truth, she’ll risk tearing them apart—for good.

TEASERS

THE AUTHOR

Dori Lavelle, is a mother, wife, and a sucker for happy ever afters and mint chocolate. Give her a great romance novel and a mug of hot chocolate and she'd be one happy woman.

Growing up, Dori read a lot, and when she wasn't happy with a particular ending, she wrote a different one, just for herself. Before long, she was writing stories when she should have been doing homework. The time has come for her to share the stories she cooks up in her head.

 Contact info:

Website : http://www.dorilavelle.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dori-Lavelle/1423314904547560

Goodreads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7348559.Dori_Lavelle

Blog: http://dori-lavelle.blogspot.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoriLavelle

Email: Dori_lavelle@yahoo.com

GIVEAWAYS
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My Good News, Cover Reveals, And Angels

When was the last time you took a moment to appreciate all the wonderful things around you and to be grateful?

 For me, it was a few minutes ago after berating myself about not having done enough of the things I wanted to accomplish this week. Three of those tasks were related to writing. I wanted to write at least 2,000 words toward the sequel to Tangi's Teardrops (yes, I've decided to do it because so many people are asking for one). I only wrote 900. I wanted to editing at least 50 pages of Honeysuckle and Jasmine, my next novel to be published in Autumn. I edited only 30.  I wanted to design at least two sample covers. I only managed to design one.But that okay. To make myself feel better I listed the things I did accomplish not only this week but in the past months.

I published two novels within six months
I'm done writing Honeysuckle & Jasmine and just need to edit
I taught myself how to design covers
I'm almost done with my masters studies

Looking at it from that angle, I've accomplished a lot.

This post is just to remind myself to take a moment to be thankful and to relax and enjoy the lovely summer. You know what I love most about summer? Cherries and Watermelon. I just can't get enough.

Copyright (c) <a href='http://www.123rf.com'>123RF Stock Photos</a>

Copyright (c) <a href='http://www.123rf.com'>123RF Stock Photos</a>

 Now for updates from my life. On Monday Sherry Gloag told you a bit about her "week in an author's life". Today, since I haven't updated you on my writing life for a while, I'll tell you what has been happening.

Firstly, on the 21st of June the only english bookstore (Shakespeare & Co.) in Vienna hosted a book reading/signing event for me. It was amazing. Everything about it. That night I really felt like an author. I sold over thirty books and the bookstore bought some to put on the shelves (a huge milestone).
A woman from a public library in Vienna also attended the book reading and bought copies for the library. She also recently finished reading Tangi's Teardrops and she loved it so much she offered to translate it for me into German (no cost). I was incredibly touched. I still am. I think my German is good enough but I wouldn't dare translate my novels myself.

Okay, let's move on to the photos. Click to enlarge.

Showing off which of my books they bought:-)

My novels for sale in the store (ignore the glass left over from the celebration:-)

Now that we're done with the book reading let's move on. A few weeks ago I designed the cover of my next novel, Honeysuckle and Jasmine (women's fiction). I've been meaning to show you but I just didn't get to it. Here it is below. What do you think? I'll still tweak it a bit before it's final. I'll post the blurb soon.

Lastly, two days ago I designed another sample cover and I just love it. I feel so refreshed just looking at it.

I think it's a nice cooling way to end today's post. Don't you think? To see more of my cover design samples or to hire me click HERE.

I wish you all a lovely day. Don't forget to pause, to appreciate life, and to be thankful for where you are right now.

Full Cover Reveal: Chocolate Aftertaste by Liz Grace Davis

I wanted to share with you the print cover of Chocolate Aftertaste. It's exactly the way I wanted it to look...like chocolate. I get butterflies in my tummy just looking at it. Here it is:

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Cover in the spotlight--Faerie Wishes by Valerie Bowen

This week I'd like to share a really cute cover from Valerie Bowen's YA romance fantasy novel, Faerie Wishes.

Faerie Wishes brief synopsis

Talia Saturnfrost has grown very tired of her forest home; she has spent many suns dreaming of leaving the fae realm and living amongst the humans. Her decision is made when she falls deeply in love with Cayden a human male. She only has to utter the wish to make her dream come true. 

Talia soon discovers the grass is not exactly greener on the other side of the realm; as a matter of fact she discovers innocent wishes can kill you. Will Talia find the love she craves in Cayden? Join her on her quest to find the love she desires and the realization that sometimes wishes do come true just not necessarily the way you had planned. 

Links:

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94144

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Faerie-Wishes-ebook/dp/B005SX28VI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1317986861&sr=8-5 
Barnes and Nobles: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/faerie-wishes-valerie-bowen/1106357822?ean=2940013230620&itm=2&usri=valerie%2bbowen

 Author Valerie Bowen: http://www.valeriebowen.com

Gorgeous cover of the week: Zirconya by Diana Ilinca

Hi guys,

A while ago I stumbled upon this cover for Zirconya: The Sage of Aluh'Nehn by Diana Ilinca, and I have to say, I really love it. It's absolutely breathtaking. I love everything about it; the colors, the stunning model, and the mirror image at the bottom. This is simply one of the most beautiful covers I've seen in a long time. I can't stop admiring it. The book is definitely going on my to-read-list. What do you think?

Links:
Diana Ilinca website: http://dianailinca.com/Zirconya.aspx
The book website (enter a whole new world): http://www.zirconya.com/zirconyan-tales.html

Cover reveal: Taste by Kate Evangelista

Hi everyone,

I'd like to share with you the young adult paranormal romance, Taste by Kate Evangelista, coming out from Crescent Moon Press. 

 

At Barinkoff Academy, there's only one rule: no students on campus after curfew. Phoenix McKay soon finds out why when she is left behind at sunset. A group calling themselves night students threaten to taste her flesh until she is saved by a mysterious, alluring boy. With his pale skin, dark eyes, and mesmerizing voice, Demitri is both irresistible and impenetrable. He warns her to stay away from his dangerous world of flesh eaters. Unfortunately, the gorgeous and playful Luka has other plans.

When Phoenix is caught between her physical and her emotional attraction, she becomes the keeper of a deadly secret that will rock the foundations of an ancient civilization living beneath Barinkoff Academy. Phoenix doesn’t realize until it is too late that the closer she gets to both Demitri and Luka the more she is plunging them all into a centuries old feud.

Kate Evangelista website: http://www.kateevangelista.com/

Cover in the spotlight--Tangi's Teardrops (Designed by Tamra Westberry)

So, as you can see, the cover has totally changed. It was hard to let go of my self designed cover, but
even though it was beautiful, it didn't fit the genre of the book. I was also going for the fairytale feel.

That's why I decided to hire a cover artist. I hired Tamra Westberry after reading so many great reviews about her. And she was fantastic and I love my cover so much, my heart beats faster when I look at it. She was such a lovely person to work with and we really worked very well together. I sent her a long description and she did exactly what I wanted and much more. I would highly recommend her. I had a lot of fun searching for images and was so glad when I finally found my model. Tamra found most of the other images.

For now we just did the front cover and after a week or two when the final proofreading is done, she'll design the back and the spine and the book will be ready for publishing. I can't wait. Okay, here's the cover in the spotlight. What do you think.























For those interested in finding out more about Tamra, here's the link to her website:Tara West or you can find her on face book: Tamra Westberry