Today we have a very special cover reveal of Angela Orlowski-Peart's Forged by Greed. Isn't it lovely? I really like the necklace on it.
Their choice had been taken away long before they were born.
Two Seattle 16-year-old Shape Shifters, Jatred and Jasmira, are torn between following their hearts and protecting the order of the world.
The
ancient Shape Shifter Races—the Winter wolves and the Summer
leopards—exist on Earth, living among humans and perfectly fitting into
modern life. Their secret societies are organized, each united by their
own laws and traditions.
Two Goddesses, Crystal and Amber
command their respective Races. One is on a quest to tilt the scale of
power to her side. The other will never let it happen, even if it means
sacrificing Jatred and Jasmira’s love.
The Amulet commissioned
to bring stability into the world
remains hidden and concealed with the help of advanced technology.
Jatred is the guardian of the Amulet and key to the Goddesses’ conflict.
The forces of nature are disrupted. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and
volcanic eruptions rake the world. The Goddesses go to war and summon
all their Shifters to join in the conflict. Jatred and Jasmira fight not
only for their star-crossed love but to protect the future of both
Races and humankind.
Excerpt:
The
wolf stood under the trees, several yards from the fence. His eyes were
fixed on the stone statues. He growled and took a few slow steps back.
Then he sprang forward and ran full speed toward the gate. His upper lip
drew back, showing sharp, long canines. He jumped over the spikes of
the fence, his belly inches away from the pointed iron finials. The wolf
landed on the other side and left large paw prints on the freshly mowed
grass. He lost his balance but regained it momentarily.
He heard her footsteps even before he heard her voice.
“Jatred!” From the house Jasmira ran toward him. Her long curly hair billowed behind her. “J, you made it. You made it.”
The
wolf whimpered and trotted forward to meet her. Without slowing down,
she threw herself onto him. Her hands grabbed his thick fur. His body
was massive, and Jasmira looked like a child hugging an uncommonly large
dog. The air around them pulsed and shivered. Jatred shifted into his
human form and fell onto his back. Jasmira sprawled on top of him.
Holding his face in her hands, she kissed him. His face broke into a broad smile.
Forged
by Greed will be released on September 20, 2012. The second book in the
series (untitled) is scheduled for publication in summer 2013.
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to read more excerpts from Forged by Greed and to learn about upcoming
giveaways and other events. Add Forged by Greed to your To-Be-Read list
on Goodreads. Check back on September 20th for the buy links and the
book blog tours information.
About the Author:
Angela
Orlowski-Peart was born and raised in Poland. She describes herself as
European born, American by choice. She was just seven-years-old when she
decided to learn English to translate her favorite Polish fairytales.
Angela
is a Young Adult and Adult fiction writer. She completed her first YA
paranormal romance novel, Forged by Greed, which is scheduled for
publication on September 20, 2012. This is the first book in The Forged
Series. Angela writes in multiple genres, including paranormal, fantasy,
urban fiction, sci-fi, and short stories. She is a member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Western Washington Chapter, and several authors’ and readers’ networking groups on Linkedin and Goodreads.
Angela
loves reading good books almost as much as writing them. She can’t
decide which is her favorite season—summer or fall. She
speaks with Polish accent, but loves listening to the Southern drawl.
She
is passionate about watercolor painting, fashion—especially stilettos,
rock climbing, environment, and organic food and gardening. She lives in
the Seattle area with her husband, two children, and a very independent
and chronically curious cat.
