Wheeee. WIN AN ARC for HOW I LOST YOU!

Nothing says happy like finding a box at your front door marked by "Sourcebooks."

I was thrilled, really amazingly overexcited I think, to get my ARC's for HOW I LOST YOU. They are so freaking pretty. A beautfiul orangey color with green. It's very delightful to me. I actually kissed them.

Yes. I. Did.

It's funny how each book is different and special in some way, but I have to say I did LOVE getting these arcs (whispers) the most of all my books. Wheee!!!! Now I only hope the CONTENT is as good as the cover!!

To celebrate, I'm going to give away an ARC of HOW I LOST YOU. All you have to do is leave a comment and you're entered. How easy is that? I'll cut this off  the morning of the 5th and do the draw on January 5.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

HOW I LOST YOU

Grace and Kya always do everything together, and nothing can get in the way of their friendship. They have a pact: Sisters Before Misters. Buds Before Studs.

Only Grace knows what Kya's been through, or how much she needs someone to stick by her. No Matter What. Besides, Kya keeps life exciting-pulling Grace into things she'd never dare do on her own.

But inch by inch, daring is starting to turn dangerous. And Grace will have to decide how far she can go to save her friendship with Kya...before she ends up losing everything else.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

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Thanks to all who have supported my books over the last couple of years. It's been a fun and fabulous ride!

Here's looking forward to 2013 and a new May release called HOW I LOST YOU. For everyone who has ever had a fight with their best friend. Or worse, lost one.

Day 12 YA CONTEMP- HOW I LOST YOU!

You knew it was coming, right?? HOW I LOST YOU!! by ummmm...me!!!!

I'm pretty fond of this book coming out in May 2013. It's a book about best friends. The incredible bond and hard lessons we learn from them. Plus there's PAINTBALL.
Win. Win.

HOW I LOST YOU by Janet Gurtler
 

There are a few things Grace Anderson knows for sure. One is that nothing will ever come between her and her best friend, Kya Kessler. They have a pact. Buds Before Studs. Sisters Before Misters. But in the summer before senior year, life throws out challenges they never expected. And suddenly the person who's always been there starts to need the favor returned. Grace and Kya are forced to question how much a best friend can forgive. And the answer is not what they expected.

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12 Days of Contemporary YA Falling for You by Lisa Schroeder - Day 11

I'm a huge fan of Lisa's books. They're always so beautiful and emotional and sing with life.  Of course I can't wait for her new one FALLING FOR YOU.  Cover crush much??

 

FALLING FOR YOU releases January 1st 2013! A New Year's Book!

 

 

FALLING FOR YOU by LISA SCHROEDER

 

Rae's always dreamed of dating a guy like Nathan. He’s nothing like her abusive stepfather—in other words, he’s sweet. But the closer they get, the more Nathan wants of her time, of her love, of her...and the less she wants to give.

As Rae’s affection for Nathan turns to fear, she leans on her friend Leo for support. With Leo, she feels lighter, happier. And possessive Nathan becomes jealous.

Then a tragedy lands Rae in the ICU. Now, hovering between life and death, Rae must find the light amid the darkness…and the strength to fight for life and the love she deserves.

Day 10 of 12 Days of YA Contemp- OCD Love Story by Corey Ann Haydu

I'm a total sucker for messed up stories about messed up people. I mean that in a total good way. Right?  So this caught my eye. A girl who knows what she needs but also knows what she wants. They're not always the same thing. They're not always good for us!

Coming July 23rd, 2013, I look forward to this one!

OCD Love Story

When Bea meets Beck, she knows instantly that he's her kind of crazy. Sweet, strong, kinda-messed-up Beck understands her like no one else can. He makes her feel almost normal. He makes her feel like she could fall in love again.

But despite her feelings for Beck, Bea can't stop thinking about someone else: a guy who is gorgeous and magnetic... and has no idea Bea even exists. But Bea knows a ton about him. She spends a lot of time watching him. She has a journal full of notes. Some might even say she's obsessed.

Bea tells herself she's got it all under control, but this isn't a choice, it's a compulsion. The truth is, she's breaking down... and she might end up breaking her own heart.

Day 9 of 12 Days of Contemporary YA- Golden by Jessi Kirby

I loved IN HONOR by Jessi Kirby so this book has to go on my list.  It has flavours of mystery and good girl rebelling, so what's NOT to like?? Plus. She has a really cool author name. Jessi Kirby. Right? Me like.

 

Golden releases May 14, 2013!

GOLDEN by Jessi Kirby

Seventeen-year-old Parker Frost may be a distant relative of Robert Frost, but she has never taken the road less traveled. Valedictorian and quintessential good girl, she’s about to graduate high school without ever having kissed her crush or broken the rules. So when fate drops a mystery in her lap—one that might be the key to uncovering the truth behind a town tragedy, she decides to take a chance.

Day 8 of 12 Days of YA Contemporary- Over You by Amy Reed

I've read a couple of Amy Reed's books and really enjoyed them and this one sounds really good! Also, I love her covers and this one is hard core. And the main character's name is Max for a girl and I highly approve of male names for female characters, so win win.  Coming July 2013!!

 

 

OVER YOU

 

Max would follow Sadie anywhere, so when Sadie decides to ditch her problems and escape to Nebraska for the summer, it’s only natural for Max to go along. She is Sadie’s confidante, her protector, and her best friend. This summer will be all about them. This summer will be perfect.
But that’s before they meet Dylan.
Dylan is dangerous and intoxicating, and he awakens something in Max that she never knew existed. No matter how much she wants to, she can’t back away.
But Sadie has her own intensity, and has never allowed Max to become close with anyone else. And Max doesn’t know who she is without Sadie.
There are some problems you just can’t escape.