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Today, we play host
to yet another tour (what can I say, I'm a sucker for a promotion ESPECIALLY when
a great title happens to be front and center!) via Tribute Books Blog Tours
(Hi, Nicole!) featuring a Young Adult title that just so happens to be the
second book in a series you NEED to know.
Trust me...NEED is an appropriate word choice here because if book one
is any indicator, this one should be fantastic!
Seeing as how this is another multi-part post, I won't let my mouth, or
rather fingers, fun away with me...too much.
^_^
Now I don't know
about you, but when meeting a series for the first time, I prefer to go in
chronological order, as in let’s meet book one and then ease right into book
two. Seeing as how I was lucky enough to
read and review book one on a prior blog tour with these fine folks, it’ll be a
refresher for those that visit frequently; consider it a brief interlude to
connect points A to B. Sound like a
plan? I thought you might agree. Without further ado, let us meet/re-greet the
first installment from author Amy Lignor…
The Angel Chronicles, Book 1:
How does a girl
choose between the one who steals her heart and the one who owns her soul?
Matt and Emily were
created for a specific job. Raised and trained as the ultimate angel/warrior
team, they are sent down to save, defend, judge and forgive, depending on the
'life' they've been assigned. What they don't realize is that the power of
human emotions, such as love, anger, passion and fear can take over even the
best of souls, causing them to make mistakes and follow paths that lead to
confusion and heartache.
When the reason for
their training is finally revealed, the angel/warrior team find themselves
thrust into a world they know nothing about. Matt takes over the life of
Daniel, a young man with a great deal of baggage. Emily becomes Liz, a girl
living in a remote village who relies on nothing more than her own strength to
survive. A violent storm erupts one night, and framed in the window of Liz's
establishment is a frightening face. Let in by the soul of a Good Samaritan,
the two visitors bring with them a past full of secrets that could literally
change an angel's path and a warrior's plans.
From murder to
redemption, this angel/warrior team must find a way to keep the faith they have
in each other in a world that's ripping them apart.
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Too cool, right?
For another peek
behind the pages, check out my review.
Now, on with today’s
show…it’s time to introduce book two!
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The Angel Chronicles, Book 2:
The Beloved
Angel-Warrior Team from Until Next Time Returns!
When Matt and Emily
are sent on their second mission they have no idea how truly dark human nature
can become...
Emily never wanted to
face humans again. With the heartache that went on down below, she’s still
trying to figure out how to save souls that don’t deserve saving. The only one
she wants to see again is Jason - the young man she fell in love with who became
the soulmate she simply can’t forget...
Matt was trained to
protect and defend the souls down below. Longing to feel the heartfelt emotions
that come from being human, Matt wants nothing more than to have just one life
- one chance - to live and love the girl of his dreams...
The powerful team
find themselves in a brand new century, living in the Gilded Age of New York
City. Emily takes over the body of Anya, a young Russian girl who arrives on Ellis Island after a hideous tragedy. There she meets up
with a strangely familiar young man by the name of Drew Parrish, who helps Anya
survive in an unknown world of luxury, snobbery and…obsession.
What Anya’s inner
angel doesn’t know is that the soul she loves is also back. This time around
Jason goes by the name of Max Carrow. Once a quiet and kind boy, he’s now part
of the ‘Four Hundred Club,’ and wants nothing more than to be among the most
admired as he climbs the shaky ladder of society’s elite.
As two worlds merge,
Emily and Matt struggle under the weight of their “Gilded Wings.” Not only will
they have to figure out who they should fight to save, but they must also face
a romantic choice that could destroy them both.
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Are you excited yet?
You should be!
The synopsis alone
makes it sound like a fabulous book though I have yet to read it myself, but
you can best believe it is on my wish list.
Need a little more to make up your mind?
No problem! We’ve got you
covered. Part two of our multi-part post
is now ready for your reading please. It’s
the READ ALONG portion so not only do you get a sample from the book, if you’ve
been following the tour, you’ll be getting even more entrenched in the plot as
it thickens (remember, stir not shake!
^_^).
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READ ALONG
THE ANGEL CHRONICLES: GILDED WINGS
Drew looked down at the floor. “There is no lady of the
house anymore. She passed away.”
“Oh, I’m sorry.”
“During the birth of her second child.”
Gregori spoke excitedly, “Is he my age?”
“As a matter of fact he just turned ten. His name is Myles.
That means soldier.” Drew winked.
“Wow.” Gregori beamed. “He’s a soldier and I’m a sheriff.”
Anya laughed. “Well, a girl can’t ask for more protection
than that, now can I?”
Pulling the shawl from her shoulders, Anya tied it around
her head to keep the bitter winds away from her damp hair. She took her young
charge by the hand, as Drew led them out of the building.
The wind slammed her in the face when they exited the double
doors and walked toward the waiting ferry. The sky was darker; twilight had
fallen during their stay on Ellis Island.
Anya and Gregori were speechless as the boat made its way
across the harbor. Anya’s breath caught in her throat as she took in the big
buildings; beams of light seemed to be streaming from hundreds of windows in
the distance. A strange, white light—unlike the amber glow of candles or
lanterns, illuminated the panes of glass.
As she took a deep breath, Anya tried to ease the nerves she
suddenly felt with the new boy, new job and the mesmerizing young man by her
side. She readied herself to become a part of the well-lit landscape that
seemed to welcome her with open arms.
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Ooh…so it sounds like
the duo is just making their way into the New World. Should be an adjustment from what they were
accustomed to but I’d imagine if anyone could handle it, it’s these two. (Though from the synopsis, I am worried about
their love connection!) What do YOU
think, fair readers?
Thoughts, questions,
comments…I’m all ears.
While you’re
contemplating what you want to share, allow me to bring you a little something
more to chew on. That’s right, the
multi-part post continues with a guest post courtesy of author Amy Lignor! What topic did she choose? Oh, it’s a surprise…but all will be revealed
in three…two…one…ACTION! (Ha! Pun TOTALLY intended!)
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GUEST POST: Author Amy Lignor
The Angel/Warrior
Team On Screen!
Every writer will tell you that they’ve always had that
dream in the back of their minds that one day their characters - the ones they
love who’ve lived in their mind for a good, long time - would be up on the big
screen charming viewers across the globe.
JK Rowling had that dream come true (as she should have) and
literally cast the ‘only’ actors that could possibly play her much beloved
characters. But when I step away from those wizards and witches and think about
my angel/warrior team, I know that the actors will have to have that certain
something in order to bring the pages to life.
This writer had the face in mind long ago; his name was
Matthew Perry, yet he - like this writer, unfortunately - has aged a bit too
far to be the warrior. Our character, Matthew, needs that kind, sweet face but
also the charm that will pull at a female’s heartstrings. His eyes need to be
as blue as Potter’s, but filled with a sense of knowledge that no young man
that age would have.
In the world as it stands right now, Landon Liboiron (Degrassi:
The Next Generation) is what I picture the warrior would be. Strong,
determined, yet with an intensity and kindness in those bright baby blues that
seem to say there’s something behind these eyes that you just wouldn’t believe.
When it comes to Matthew’s partner, we need that girl with
the auburn hair (although, she can dye it if need be). She needs to have the
more tortured look, seeing as that she’s the one who has to suffer a great deal
at the hands of fate - and her own choices.
She must also play perfectly against her partner - have the
love and friendship for him, but also be able to fight a battle with him that
may or may not tear them apart for good (this is all in Gilded Wings, by the
way). So for this role inside my head, I must now wish that Emma Stone was a
bit younger - perhaps by about four years. Not only does she have the hair
color, but she’s already proven to be a huge talent. So what happens when we
need someone younger? Well…we can go two different routes here. One: We can do
the JK Rowling move and audition and pick almost unknowns for the leads; or, we
can have the fans vote for who THEY want to see. (I would pick the latter -
which means it’s all up to YOU as to who Emily and Matthew would be as their
lives unfold before your eyes.
So choose well, guys. I look forward to having that dream
come true and I look forward to any suggestions you have! So put your thinking
caps on!
What remains the same? Kiefer Sutherland has to be one of
the ‘big guys.’ I mean, come on, wouldn’t YOU listen to a saint or archangel
that had the voice of Jack Bauer? I know
I would!
Until Next Time, Everybody,
Amy
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Hmm. Good question…who WOULD you want to see in
these roles? Personally, I’m at a loss,
though I the suggestions the author gave us were lovely. Even with the younger/older factor, they
could still totally work! I’d LOVE to
see this series up on the big screen! So
much room for play with everything that transpires, it’d be a massive amount of
fun. *fingers crossed*
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Amy Lignor began her
career at Grey House Publishing in northwest Connecticut where she was the
Editor-in-Chief of numerous educational and business directories.
Now she is a
published author of several works of fiction. The Billy the Kid historical The
Heart of a Legend; the thriller, Mind Made; and the adventure novel, Tallent
& Lowery 13.
She is also the owner
of The Write Companion, a company that offers help and support to writers
through a full range of editorial services from proofreading and copyediting to
ghostwriting and research. As the daughter of a research librarian, she is also
an active book reviewer.
Currently, she lives
with her daughter, mother and a rambunctious German Shepherd named Reuben, in
the beautiful state of New Mexico.
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Sounds like this
author has her plate full but what a lovely plate it is! Supporting fellow writers, family, friends
and ooh...Reuben sounds like a doll!
(Love German Shepherds!) To learn
more about author Amy Lignor, she can be found on
GoodReads, her
website, blog,
Facebook and
Twitter. To discover more
about the world of
The Angel Chronicles,
be sure to stop by the
official website or like it on
Facebook. If you’re following the tour, be sure to
check out all the fun on Twitter by following the
#GildedWings hashtag….and to
catch up on the READ ALONG, be sure to visit the sites participating, conveniently listed
below…
Special thanks to the
author for the guest post and Nicole at Tribute Books Blog Tours for the chance
to bring all of this to you. (THANKS
ladies!) For more information on Tribute
Books including their catalog of growing wonders, be sure to check them out
online, on
Facebook and of course, on
Twitter!
Now, for the final part of the multi-part post….
whew, that was a mouthful!
IT’S CONTEST TIME!
Up for grabs are a
slew of prizes ranging from ebooks to T-shirts to posters…multiple winners, open
to US residents only and it all comes to an end January 31st,
2013. So get your entries in now via the
Rafflecopter form below…and don’t forget to SPREAD THE WORD!
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Until next time…GOOD
LUCK….and happy reading!
