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Sometimes, when I journey back to Gainesboro with the Garrett clan I think it's purely for selfish reasons. I love these characters so much, they feel like they're family. I miss Gram's kookiness, Kendall's sweet innocence, Celeste's sarcasm, Gabe's protectiveness, and pretty much everything about Caleb and Rowan. (Hubba, hubba--am I right?!)

But then I remember that I was done with this series, had wrapped it up in a pretty little bow to store away in my mind, when THE READERS poked and prodded me into continue the adventures of this lovable group of misfits. Could it be that you all love them as much as I do? I truly hope so, because the next installment of their adventures is HERE!!

 
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With the death of a hero, a dark force has risen. 
A hellhound is loose on the Rhodes Campus, building its pack with a bloody body count. Any hope for salvation rests in the fiery hands of dashing Irishman, Caleb, with his power over the elements.
Fighting to save a dear friend from the internal monster consuming him, Caleb finds the love of his life a target for the vicious attacks. 
How far will he go to save Celeste from the destiny ravenous to claim her?
That's right, Caleb takes center stage for this next journey in all his smoldering hotness! (See what I did there? It's a play on words because he can control the elements. Plus, the dude on the cover is on fire. I'm over explaining this, aren't I? Let's move on with another pretty graphic ...) 

If you're in the mood for a sassy, fun read, snatch up your copy of Inferno today! 

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Anyone that knows me, knows I am a Disney fanatic. I would live at the theme parks if such a thing was feasible. Regularly, I scheme and plot in search of ways to make it so. (Come to find out, I can't pass as a member of The Country Bear Jamboree.) As of yet, all efforts to become a permanent  fixture in the parks have failed miserably. But my research continues. 
Usually, my family and I return from Walt Disney World vacations with loads of memories, giddy smiles, tired feet, and skinnier wallets. This time, I came back inspired by a simple moment potent enough to steal the breath from my lungs. 


The Disney day started simple enough, with my troop of lovable weirdos marching straight to Space Mountain where my youngest daughter would ride it for the very first time. Waiting our turn, she was a bundle of nerves. The seconds ticking by before we could board, she wanted to know exactly what to expect. Would it be dark? Would anything jump out at her? Did the ride go upside down? Was there an emergency exit in case she changed her mind? Like many of us, she felt if she knew every detail she could better prepare herself for what was coming. 
When the moment came for us to climb into our car, she turned to me with wide, frightened eyes. "Mommy, will you hold my hand?" 
With a reassuring smile, I laced my fingers with hers. "Absolutely, baby girl. And I promise not to let go." 
If you haven't been on the ride, it's single-seating in small train cars. To keep my word, I sat behind her with my hand on her shoulder. Her tiny fingers gave mine a tight squeeze the moment the car gave its first lurch forward. 
We were off! 
Up hills, zooming around corners, streaking through the darkness: all the while my husband and I hooted and hollered to put our nervous little one at ease, and show her we were having fun. 
Not even a quarter of the way through the ride, something amazing happened. Those little fingers released mine. My baby girl threw her arms in the air and whooped it up as we hurled down yet another hill. 
Instantly, my eyes filled with tears. (Side note: I cry when I'm happy, sad, stressed, relieved, laughing, or ... in this case ... overwhelmed with pride.) 
The second the ride stopped, my girl screamed at the top of her lungs, "THAT WAS AMAZING!" She hadn't known what to expect, yet was happily bowled away by the outcome.  


This got me thinking about the journey all authors, and the daring few that decide to chase their dreams, embark on. As we plug along, we're terrified of so many elements that can oppress us with negativity if we let them; sales rankings, bad reviews, rejections letters, the list goes on and on. Through the advice, tips, and experiences of other authors we try to formulate a map of what we can expect along this journey. But, like my daughter's experience, no one could describe for her exactly what it would be like. That discovery had to be hers alone. 
We could fear what lies ahead, gnawing our nails down to nubs that we may not "have what it takes."
We could hunt for that emergency exit because the pressure is just too much. 
Or, we can consider ourselves blessed to be doing what we love, throw our hands in the air, and enjoy the ride. The trek may not look the way we imagined, there could be a few stomach-churning lurches along the way. But in the end, when our car hisses to a stop, we may find that those high-hills along the way were more amazing than we ever could have imagined. 
In interviews, I am asked all the time what advice I have for authors just starting out. Now, instead of practiced responses, I have one from the heart. If this is your passion--if this is truly what you want--buckle in, work hard, and enjoy the ride. 
As for me? My hands are in the air, and I'm barreling into the future ... wherever it may lead. 

  Anchor Group Publishing is proud to bring you St. Valentine ~ Sinful Saints Bk1By Rain Murphy ***Don't miss the interview with Rain Murphy 
 Saint Valentine is not the saint he would have everyone believe him to be. In his madness he cursed three bloodlines: the Vampire, the Servant, and the Mate. What he had not considered was their free will. Once his creation discovered his many lies, they killed him on February 14th, a day they celebrate still.
River Sinclair has been given the power, in addition to the responsibility, to lead, care for, and control the Vampires; however, his Mate is the only entity that can complete him. River, among other Vampires, is destined to mate with a cursed bloodline that has eluded the Vampires for virtually fifteen centuries.

Rae thought herself an ordinary human until the day this strangely dressed man came walking into her bar. Rae soon discovers all the secrets that her family has been keeping from her, including her true nature and the meaning behind her name.
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Rain Murphy Author of the series,“Sinful Saints” published by Anchor Group Publishing, is also the author of the “DECIDING ISLAND SERIES” also p
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   Interview with Rain Where did the idea for St. Valentine originate?  RM:  In the beginning it started as a request from my kids for holiday stories. It ended up turning into a full length novel.  There will be other installments in the Sinful Saints series.  What makes this story special to you? RM:  After my mother was diagnosed with cancer, I wanted a platform to raise awareness and funds for cancer.org. In this book I included 2 very special poems and a link for readers to make donations to cancer.org.  So many people are affected by this disease and I wanted to play a small role in helping such a wonderful organization. Tell us about the authors whose poems are included. RM: There are two poems included in the book; Kristin Clark's Time and Ruby Ila Hergesheimer's Far Lima.  Kristin is a friend and fellow author with Anchor Group and Ila was my aunt.      

Title: Keeper, Stranger Series Book 3Author: Heather C. MyersGenre: YA Dark Fantasy
Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR Blurb: Danger lurks in the most familiar places.When General Arbuckle reveals the peculiar existence to the world, the Academy of Peculiars is forced to close as a way to protect the faculty and students. Sophie Harper is more focused on the fact that her best friend, Jane, may actually be alive than Arbuckle and the United States military. Daryl's older and mental brother, Marvin, is quick to promise Jane's safe return after brokering a deal with Daryl and Ethan, the academy's dean. But something doesn't sit well with Sophie about Marvin, and if Jane wasn't involved, she's certain Daryl wouldn't have trusted his brother. On top of that, a familiar body winds up slaughtered at the academy gates. Now it's up to Sophie to figure out who could have done it and why, while dodging flying bullets and suspicious ex-boyfriends. Will wants nothing more to protect her; Sophie wants nothing more than find her friend - and herself.In the epic conclusion to the Stranger Series, Sophie will learn that just because someone is ambitious does not mean they're evil, those that she trusts the most have the power to betray her with relative ease, and the best relationship she can ever hope to have is the one with herself.

Full disclosure: I am an acquired taste. I'm a typical blonde Orange County suburbanite who says 'like' more than necessary, laughs loud and probably obnoxiously, and loves to dance in the rain. I'm a 26 year old college graduate with more than a few tricks up my sleeve, and I also happen to be a pretty big Ducks fan. Oh, and I'm a writer. Like, for real. I recently signed with Anchor Group Publishing, which will see two of my series being published this year. I've self-published over 15 books, with more on the way, so I'm familiar with both a hybrid-traditional publishing method as well as self-publishing.  I don't speak in third person (normally) nor do I wear glasses (except when I'm feeling particularly mischievous). I'm lucky to have found my soul mate at the ripe old age of 22, even though he frustrates me on purpose to get a reaction out of me. We live near Disneyland, have two rambunctious female puppies, and have a beautiful baby girl. He has two amazing boys, and has gotten me hooked on Smallville, watching soccer (okay, okay FOOTBALL - FC Barcelona, baby!), and Cancun Juice.Author Links: Amazon: http://amzn.to/1U0z9xYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorheathercmyers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathercmyersBlog: http://www.portsidewonderland.blogspot.com/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7200222.Heather_C_Myers
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Happy Release Day to Judith Wade

Combine four best friends, their horses, and a farm in trouble. Add a rickety stagecoach,some lost poems, and a ghost that just won’t stay away. What do you get?A summer of fun, with a dash of spine-tingling adventure.

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~~~Happy Release day to Debut Author Shelby White~~~

Release Date - December 15, 2015Publisher - Anchor Group Publishing

When Alycia and her three best friends buy a Ouija board for some late night entertainment, they come in contact with something that defies all reason. They find themselves faced with questions that would make others run in fear. Delving into this frightening unknown, they soon discover they are dealing with a force more powerful than they could possibly understand.

Enlisting some knowledgeable help on supernatural entities, they are introduced to a world they never thought existed. As they try to maintain the normalcy of their summer break and figure out how to rid themselves of this other worldly being they realize their lives will never be the same and that some games aren’t meant to be played with.
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The Dark Paradise Trilogy from Heather C. Myers is complete!  Follow Heather on Facebook and join her  Release Party on December 22, 2015 for all the FUN!

What do you risk when you have nothing to lose?

Nothing, apparently, given that Keirah has no qualms showing up at Andie's doorstep, asking Jack if she can borrow his resources in order to find Noir. If that's allAndie has to worry about, she could handle her sister.

But it's not.

Jack's new business partner and former flame is interested in investing in Andie's animal shelter, yet insists on Jack's presence during their meetings. On top of that, her closest friend Reese shares a secret that all but blindsides her. And then there's Lucas Burr, Onyx City's persistent DA, who wants nothing more than the city's incorruptible vigilante, Black Wing, rotting in a prison somewhere at the very least, and will do anything to get what he wants - including using Andie as bait.

In this thrilling conclusion of The Dark Paradise trilogy, the war between angels and demons is in full swing. Will Andie survive or will she be just another faceless casualty?


MEET HEATHER C. MYERS
Full disclosure: I am an acquired taste. I'm a typical blonde Orange County suburbanite who says 'like' more than necessary, laughs loud and probably obnoxiously, and loves to dance in the rain. I'm a 23 year old college graduate with more than a few tricks up my sleeve, and I also happen to be a pretty big Ducks fan. Oh, and I'm a writer. Like, for real.

 Anchor Group is proud to present the highly anticipated follow up to Christy Sloat'sinternational best seller, Slumber.  Awaken, Book 2 in the Slumber Duology is finally here.   Will Rory get her happily ever after?   “Happily ever after is hers for the taking.”
Once upon a time I found myself locked away in Spindle Ridge Asylum, punished for a murder I didn’t commit. It was all part of Maleficent’s evil plan. I didn’t remember who I was then … now I do.  My name is Aurora, and I am the rightful queen of this realm. Armed with my memories,  I’m ready to take charge of my kingdom once more. Happily ever after evades me, yet I long to claim it with my true love, Sawyer, beside me. That fairy tale ending seems impossible with him locked in the thralls of a sleeping curse. As much as I’d love to sit by his bedside and  eagerly await a cure, I must first travel into the terrifying Dark Woods to stop Raven from stripping me of all that is rightfully mine. I am not only a queen,  but a warrior who will fight for her kingdom. Some may die. Blood will be shed. But when this ending comes, I will settle for nothing less than a blissful ever after.     Published by Anchor Group Publishingon November 17, 2015Genre - YA, Fantasy



Currently available through     New to the series?Grab your copy of Slumber and see how it all began. Slumber is Sleeping Beauty Grimm style with a Sloat twist. Never have I read a tale quite like this one.~ Lynn Shaw of 2Girls & A Book You have a true talent for words. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in the future and can't wait to read the next book in this series.~Michelle Jetton, Author It's fast paced and extremely addicting with its dark, twisted, and phenomenally well written words that just jump out at you and pull you in from the first page.~ Jenny Bynum of Black Words White Page  
Not all princesses get their happily ever after...
They tell me I killed my boyfriend Phillip in cold blood. I stabbed him twenty one times.
I’m only seventeen years old, and I am serving life in Spindle Ridge Asylum for the Criminally Insane. I don’t remember killing him, so it’s really hard to believe I’m capable of murder. In fact I don’t remember anything before I came to Spindle Ridge, not even my boyfriend. I can only grasp onto my realistic dreams while the madness of the asylum threatens to pull me under. I dream I’m a beautiful princess and there is an evil faerie named Maleficent who is bent on my destruction. The dreams are the closest thing I have to memories of my life, except they aren’t real. I’m crazy. I’m not a princess. They’re the mad illusions of an irrational teenage girl, right?
They’ve assigned me a new doctor, and she says I can trust her, and that she’ll help me see
the truth of who I really am. When she arrived she brought a new patient, Sawyer, who is everything Spindle Ridge isn’t: exciting, mysterious and beautiful. He promises he’s here to rescue me. Trusting either of them frightens me.Could it be possible that my dreamsare  more than just the imaginings of a delusional girl? Could they be truth? Available on Amazon SmashwordsB&N  Meet Christy Sloat  Christy Sloat is a SoCal born girl who resides in New Jersey currently with her husband, two daughters and Sophie her Chihuahua. Christy has embraced the love of reading and writing since her youth and was inspired by her grandmother's loving support. Christy passes that love of reading, writing, and creativity to her daughters, family, and friends. When you do not find Christy within the pages of a book you can find her being mommy, wife, crafter, and dear friend. She loves adventurous journeys with her friends and can be known to get lost inside a bookstore. Be sure to venture into her Past Lives Series, The Visitor's Series, and watch for many more exciting things to come.  Stalk Christy on FACEBOOKHer FAN CLUB& INSTAGRAM

Happy release day Judith Wade!    A Mermaid in Whitecap Bay By Judith WadePublished by Anchor Group PublishingNovember 14, 2015Genre - Young Adult  Runner Jennifer Miller tries to ignore the mysterious happenings down at Whitecap Bay. She has other things to worry about—a new school, new friends and an upcoming track meet to name a few. But why is Darrell Hanley spending so much time at the beach, and what are the strange things he keeps carrying back and forth? When Jennifer’s curiosity gets the best of her and she follows Darrell, she finds more than she bargained for. There is a mermaid trapped in the Bay, and Darrell and Jennifer, along with Jennifer’s unruly dog, Tyrone, embark on a quest to free the mermaid before she is found or worse. Can they win this race against time?  Purchase on Amazon  Add to Goodreads   Stalk The Author       Facebook Goodreads Anchor Group Fan Club Newsletter