Isn't this one beautiful? Haunting and definitely a pick-me-up-and-check-me-out cover!
Blurb: A turbulent, emotionally charged YA novel that breaks down barriers and challenges the status quo...
Angry, seventeen-year-old Iraqi war refugee Mirriam Yohanna hates her new life in Killeen, Texas, where the main attraction is a military base, populated with spoiled army brats like Caleb Miller.
Caleb has much to be angry about too, including Mirriam who turns him down flat in front of everyone. Eager for retribution, Caleb agrees to a dare that will see him take Mirriam to the prom and regain his pride. But their relationship soon moves beyond high school antics. Mirriam and Caleb are bound together by more than location, and as they are forced to work closely together on a school assignment, they start to uncover an explosive story that has the potential to ruin lives — and both of their futures. One single truth changes everything and strengthens their bond.
When Mirriam's family discovers their relationship, they decide it's time to arrange her marriage to a proper Iraqi man. Caleb must convince Mirriam that he is in it for forever — or risk losing her for good.
Meet Beth Fred! That's me! I'm a full time keeper of the ELF and part time writer/blogger/writing instructor. I'm represented by Kathleen Rushall of Marsal Lyons Literary Agency. I like my tea hot, my romance sweet, and my guys chivalrous. Real men hold open doors, refer to you as ma'am, make promises they keep, and aren't afraid to profess their undying love. It's not breakfast if there aren't carbs(at least, not in the South). Fajitas, carnitas, and churros are just few of my favorite things. Bet you can't guess where I'm from ;) Wanna know more about me? You can find that here:
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Thanks so much Meradeth.
ReplyDeleteBeth-- SOUNDS AWESOME!! When does the book release?
ReplyDeleteI love the haunted look in the girl's eyes on the cover!!
Gah, I should have the release date down somewhere, but I can't find it. Not too long, I think :)
DeleteVery poignantly beautiful! Congrats Beth :-)
ReplyDeleteIt does sound poignant, doesn't it? Great way to describe it.
DeleteBeth's all over the place today. I like the cover a lot!
ReplyDeleteShe is! It's great to see her cover all over the place :)
DeleteWishing Beth the best of luck! This sounds like a powerful book. The girl (Mirriam) on the cover has such emotion in her eyes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Her eyes just look so thoughtful, I love it!
DeleteThe cover looks like it really fits the story based on description.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it? It really works that way :)
DeleteOoooo... LOVE the cover. Beth's got to be so excited. So proud of her! Thanks for this highlight, Meradeth!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read this. I added it to my wish list today.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! :)
DeleteHoly moly! There's like a million entries in the giveaway. That's awesome! Wishing Beth huge success with her new book! :-)
ReplyDeleteThere are! I think it has to do with the 10pts for each thing :) Hope you entered!
DeleteSo happy for Beth. :)
ReplyDeleteI saw this one elsewhere, and it's an eyecatching cover design.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? I'm glad Beth's been getting some good coverage!
DeleteWow, being in it forever at 17 is a big promise to make.
ReplyDeleteI think it's an eye-catching cover too. This certainly is a different premise from a lot of what's out there.
Definitely a different take, but a great one!
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