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New Release REAP THE SHADOWS & Cover Reveal for UNLEASH THE STORM
Reap the Shadows is finally here!
I'm also very excited to reveal the cover and release date for the fifth and final book in the Steel & Stone series, Unleash the Storm.
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UNLEASH THE STORM Release & Giveaways!
Unleash the Storm is now available!
Celebrate its release and the completion of the series along with over 40 book blogs across the internet in the Steel & Stone #BingeRead Book Release Tour! We'll be sharing sneak peeks, series flashbacks, and an epic giveaway from March 1-18! Follow along with the spotlight stops below, including reviews, interviews with yours truly, and Top 5 posts of my favorite things!
And don't miss my current Goodreads giveaway:
For more info, visit my website!
STEEL & STONE NEWS: The Big Reveal!
Thank you so much to everyone who helped make the Immortal Fire launch a success! I'm delighted that readers enjoyed Emi and Shiro's story so much, and the series was such a pleasure to write.
But now you're probably wondering what I'm writing next? Well! I've been absolutely dying to tell you.
This is a three-part reveal, so buckle up! ;)
**Big Reveal 1 of 3: LYRE'S PREQUEL SERIES**
Do you remember the teaser excerpt at the end of Unleash the Storm? Lyre's story is finally coming this fall!
Spell Weaver will be a standalone trilogy that takes place a few years before the start of the Steel & Stone series. Discover Lyre's dark past, see the beginnings of his friendship with Ash, and meet a new heroine who gives Lyre a serious run for his money in the troublemaker department.
Lyre prefers to go unnoticed, which is a tricky objective for an incubus. He can’t hide his delectable good looks, but he’s learned to hide his true intentions. After all, who would expect the flirtatious pretty boy to be smart or cunning … or dangerous.
In the dark Underworld, he’s an unwilling pawn of the tyrannical Hades family, weaving spells of death and destruction at their command. But with the arrival of an Overworlder into their midst, he sees an opportunity. She’s a walking catastrophe, a whirlwind of secrets and trouble—in other words, a distraction. He can make very good use of a distraction.
No one has escaped this hell yet … but there’s a first time for everything.
I'll be revealing the title and cover of the first book a bit closer to release. :) If you aren't already subscribed to my newsletter, you can sign up for Spell Weaver release alerts at www.authorannettemarie.com/spellweaver
**Big Reveal 2 of 3: RETURN TO THE STEEL & STONE SERIES**
One of the most frequent requests I get from readers (aside from a Steel & Stone sequel) is to experience some scenes from a different character's perspective. A lot goes on in the series that Piper doesn't see for herself, and there's always a certain amount of mystery about what other characters—especially Ash and Lyre—are thinking.
Do you see where I'm going with this? ;)
Coming later this year, I'll be releasing a new addition to the Steel & Stone series that revisits events from Ash's and Lyre's perspectives—including some all-new scenes that Piper missed out on while she was off getting into trouble.
Get inside Ash's head for his first conversation with Piper, find out what Lyre was up to while Piper was a prisoner in Asphodel, follow Ash and Lyre on their way to rescue Piper from the Gaians, and more. I'm really excited about this project! It will be a mix of familiar scenes and new ones, and lots of time with the two leading men.
I'll be sharing more information on the book down the road!
**Big Reveal 3 of 3: STEEL & STONE SEQUEL SERIES**
*gasp* Is this ...?? Could it be ...???
Yes, it is. ;)
This is my official announcement that yes, I plan to continue the Steel & Stone series with a new sequel series! And yes, that means more Piper and Ash! :D
I don't have a lot of details to share yet, but here's a quick overview:
- I'll set a release date for the first book at some point after Spell Weaver is complete, so 2018 at the earliest.
- The story will take place a few years after the end of Unleash the Storm.
- The sequel will continue storylines from both Steel & Stone and Spell Weaver.
- It will be "standalone," meaning it'll have a self-contained plot. New readers will be able to jump right in without reading the other two series.
- I'm not sure yet how many books will be in the series.
That's all I can say for now except that I'm really excited to catch up with Piper, Ash, and Lyre again. I've really missed those three!
I hope, whether you're a fan of the Steel & Stone series or have yet to read it, you're excited for these new adventures. I'll keep you updated as I have more information to share!
But now you're probably wondering what I'm writing next? Well! I've been absolutely dying to tell you.
This is a three-part reveal, so buckle up! ;)
**Big Reveal 1 of 3: LYRE'S PREQUEL SERIES**
Do you remember the teaser excerpt at the end of Unleash the Storm? Lyre's story is finally coming this fall!
Spell Weaver will be a standalone trilogy that takes place a few years before the start of the Steel & Stone series. Discover Lyre's dark past, see the beginnings of his friendship with Ash, and meet a new heroine who gives Lyre a serious run for his money in the troublemaker department.
Lyre prefers to go unnoticed, which is a tricky objective for an incubus. He can’t hide his delectable good looks, but he’s learned to hide his true intentions. After all, who would expect the flirtatious pretty boy to be smart or cunning … or dangerous.
In the dark Underworld, he’s an unwilling pawn of the tyrannical Hades family, weaving spells of death and destruction at their command. But with the arrival of an Overworlder into their midst, he sees an opportunity. She’s a walking catastrophe, a whirlwind of secrets and trouble—in other words, a distraction. He can make very good use of a distraction.
No one has escaped this hell yet … but there’s a first time for everything.
I'll be revealing the title and cover of the first book a bit closer to release. :) If you aren't already subscribed to my newsletter, you can sign up for Spell Weaver release alerts at www.authorannettemarie.com/spellweaver
**Big Reveal 2 of 3: RETURN TO THE STEEL & STONE SERIES**
One of the most frequent requests I get from readers (aside from a Steel & Stone sequel) is to experience some scenes from a different character's perspective. A lot goes on in the series that Piper doesn't see for herself, and there's always a certain amount of mystery about what other characters—especially Ash and Lyre—are thinking.
Do you see where I'm going with this? ;)
Coming later this year, I'll be releasing a new addition to the Steel & Stone series that revisits events from Ash's and Lyre's perspectives—including some all-new scenes that Piper missed out on while she was off getting into trouble.
Get inside Ash's head for his first conversation with Piper, find out what Lyre was up to while Piper was a prisoner in Asphodel, follow Ash and Lyre on their way to rescue Piper from the Gaians, and more. I'm really excited about this project! It will be a mix of familiar scenes and new ones, and lots of time with the two leading men.
I'll be sharing more information on the book down the road!
**Big Reveal 3 of 3: STEEL & STONE SEQUEL SERIES**
*gasp* Is this ...?? Could it be ...???
Yes, it is. ;)
This is my official announcement that yes, I plan to continue the Steel & Stone series with a new sequel series! And yes, that means more Piper and Ash! :D
I don't have a lot of details to share yet, but here's a quick overview:
- I'll set a release date for the first book at some point after Spell Weaver is complete, so 2018 at the earliest.
- The story will take place a few years after the end of Unleash the Storm.
- The sequel will continue storylines from both Steel & Stone and Spell Weaver.
- It will be "standalone," meaning it'll have a self-contained plot. New readers will be able to jump right in without reading the other two series.
- I'm not sure yet how many books will be in the series.
That's all I can say for now except that I'm really excited to catch up with Piper, Ash, and Lyre again. I've really missed those three!
I hope, whether you're a fan of the Steel & Stone series or have yet to read it, you're excited for these new adventures. I'll keep you updated as I have more information to share!
Announcing THE NIGHT REALM (Spell Weaver #1)
The first book in the Spell Weaver series now has a title, release date, and book description!
The Night Realm (Spell Weaver #1)
Release Date: October 20, 2017
Clio would love nothing more than to go home. But as the illegitimate daughter of the nymph king, she doesn't expect her exile in the human world to end any time soon.
Then her half-brother offers her a chance to earn her place in the royal family. All she has to do is acquire some magic … by stealing it from the most dangerous spell weavers in the three realms. But she can’t turn down her only shot at returning home, even it means a visit to the Underworld.
Lyre prefers to go unnoticed, which is a tricky objective for an incubus. He can’t hide his looks or his coveted spell weaving skills, but he's learned to hide his true intentions. As an unwilling pawn of the tyrannical Hades family, he stays alive by keeping one step ahead of his masters.
His latest assignment, however, might be a problem: supervising a young, beautiful, and utterly perplexing Overworld visitor. One who’s definitely hiding something. And when every step she takes triggers chaos and catastrophe, he knows she'll never survive this world.
The thing is, he’s no longer sure he can survive it either.
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The cover reveal is coming August 21st. I'm really excited about this book! Lyre's narration was so fun to write--especially with the leading lady making his life so difficult. ;) I can't wait to hear what you guys think!
And I'll have more information soon on my other project this summer, the Steel & Stone alternate-POV collection.
PS - Want to ask me questions or hang out? I have a Facebook group where I answer question and post fun stuff like behind-the-scenes info and early excerpts. :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/annet...
The Night Realm (Spell Weaver #1)
Release Date: October 20, 2017
Clio would love nothing more than to go home. But as the illegitimate daughter of the nymph king, she doesn't expect her exile in the human world to end any time soon.
Then her half-brother offers her a chance to earn her place in the royal family. All she has to do is acquire some magic … by stealing it from the most dangerous spell weavers in the three realms. But she can’t turn down her only shot at returning home, even it means a visit to the Underworld.
Lyre prefers to go unnoticed, which is a tricky objective for an incubus. He can’t hide his looks or his coveted spell weaving skills, but he's learned to hide his true intentions. As an unwilling pawn of the tyrannical Hades family, he stays alive by keeping one step ahead of his masters.
His latest assignment, however, might be a problem: supervising a young, beautiful, and utterly perplexing Overworld visitor. One who’s definitely hiding something. And when every step she takes triggers chaos and catastrophe, he knows she'll never survive this world.
The thing is, he’s no longer sure he can survive it either.
---
The cover reveal is coming August 21st. I'm really excited about this book! Lyre's narration was so fun to write--especially with the leading lady making his life so difficult. ;) I can't wait to hear what you guys think!
And I'll have more information soon on my other project this summer, the Steel & Stone alternate-POV collection.
PS - Want to ask me questions or hang out? I have a Facebook group where I answer question and post fun stuff like behind-the-scenes info and early excerpts. :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/annet...
STEEL & STONE COLLECTION (Steel & Stone #6) Cover Reveal
Are you ready for this? It's time to return to the Steel & Stone world!
I'm delighted to reveal the cover for the sixth installment in the series Steel & Stone: Companion Collection . In this novel-length collection of 12 short stories, Ash and Lyre reveal a whole new side to the trials they faced with Piper—both familiar scenes and never-before-seen adventures.
And it's coming out on August 22! (Yes, less than a week away!)
Plus, as a special bonus, it includes the first chapter of The Night Realm, book one of Lyre's prequel series. (Coming out October 20.)
I had so much fun writing the book, and getting inside Ash's and Lyre's heads was definitely a cool experience. I hope you're excited to reunite with the gang again!
I'm delighted to reveal the cover for the sixth installment in the series Steel & Stone: Companion Collection . In this novel-length collection of 12 short stories, Ash and Lyre reveal a whole new side to the trials they faced with Piper—both familiar scenes and never-before-seen adventures.
And it's coming out on August 22! (Yes, less than a week away!)
Plus, as a special bonus, it includes the first chapter of The Night Realm, book one of Lyre's prequel series. (Coming out October 20.)
I had so much fun writing the book, and getting inside Ash's and Lyre's heads was definitely a cool experience. I hope you're excited to reunite with the gang again!
THE NIGHT REALM Cover Reveal
At long last, I'm super excited to reveal the cover for THE NIGHT REALM, the first book in the Spell Weaver series—a standalone adventure that returns to the Steel & Stone universe, where you'll meet exiled nymph Clio for the first time, discover all the secrets Lyre has been hiding about his past, and encounter a younger, darker, and more dangerous Ash.
Aaaaand ... (drum roll please!) ... here it is:
Clio would love nothing more than to go home. But as the illegitimate daughter of the nymph king, she's stuck in the human world, exiled until she can earn a place in the royal family. Then her half-bother offers her a chance to prove herself. All she has to do is acquire some magic … by stealing it from the most dangerous spell weavers in the Underworld.
Lyre prefers to go unnoticed, which is a tricky objective for an incubus. He can’t hide his looks or his coveted spell weaving skills, but he's learned to mask his true intentions. As an unwilling pawn of the tyrannical Hades family, he stays alive by keeping one step ahead of his masters.
Now he's been assigned to watch over a visitor from the Overworld—one who's definitely hiding something. And with her unholy talent for triggering chaos and catastrophe, his job just keeps getting more perilous. Clearly, she'll never survive this world.
The thing is, he's no longer sure he can survive it either.
THE NIGHT REALM will hit bookshelves, both virtual and otherwise, on October 20. This book doesn't have a pre-order, but you can make sure you don't miss it by signing up for my new release alerts.
A sneak peek at the first chapter of THE NIGHT REALM is included in my new release Steel & Stone: Companion Collection , which comes out in Kindle ebook tomorrow. If you've read the Steel & Stone series, you won't want to miss this sixth installment—12 short stories told by Ash and Lyre that shed a whole new light on events from the series and reveal all-new scenes.
I'm so excited for both these books, and I hope you are too!
Aaaaand ... (drum roll please!) ... here it is:
Clio would love nothing more than to go home. But as the illegitimate daughter of the nymph king, she's stuck in the human world, exiled until she can earn a place in the royal family. Then her half-bother offers her a chance to prove herself. All she has to do is acquire some magic … by stealing it from the most dangerous spell weavers in the Underworld.
Lyre prefers to go unnoticed, which is a tricky objective for an incubus. He can’t hide his looks or his coveted spell weaving skills, but he's learned to mask his true intentions. As an unwilling pawn of the tyrannical Hades family, he stays alive by keeping one step ahead of his masters.
Now he's been assigned to watch over a visitor from the Overworld—one who's definitely hiding something. And with her unholy talent for triggering chaos and catastrophe, his job just keeps getting more perilous. Clearly, she'll never survive this world.
The thing is, he's no longer sure he can survive it either.
THE NIGHT REALM will hit bookshelves, both virtual and otherwise, on October 20. This book doesn't have a pre-order, but you can make sure you don't miss it by signing up for my new release alerts.
A sneak peek at the first chapter of THE NIGHT REALM is included in my new release Steel & Stone: Companion Collection , which comes out in Kindle ebook tomorrow. If you've read the Steel & Stone series, you won't want to miss this sixth installment—12 short stories told by Ash and Lyre that shed a whole new light on events from the series and reveal all-new scenes.
I'm so excited for both these books, and I hope you are too!
Cover Reveals, Box Set, and More!
I'm embarrassed to realize I missed sharing some blog posts here on Goodreads! Here's a quick rundown of the last few months.
BLOOD CURSE BONUS EPILOGUE
If you’ve finished reading the Spell Weaver finale, The Blood Curse, don’t miss the bonus epilogue that takes place five years later—after the events of the Steel & Stone series. You don't want to miss it! https://www.annettemarie.ca/bloodcurs...
STEEL & STONE UNIVERSE TIMELINE
With the completion of the Spell Weaver trilogy and an upcoming sequel series, the Steel & Stone Universe is growing even larger. If you’re not sure how the books fit together or want to check you haven’t missed anything, the chronological reading order is posted here: https://www.annettemarie.ca/single-po...
BLACKFIRE -- THE STEEL & STONE SEQUEL SERIES
It has a name! Blackfire, the Steel & Stone sequel series, which will continue Piper and Ash's story (and Lyre and Clio's) five years later, is now in progress. With four main characters, three realms, and nine books to build off of, the series will require extra development time, so no release date yet. You can add the first book to your TBR here: Untitled
RED WINTER TRILOGY E-BUNDLE
The Red Winter Trilogy is now available as an ebook box set with a beautiful new cover! Add to your TBR here: Red Winter: The Complete Trilogy
NEXT UP: THE GUILD CODEX
Meet Tori. She’s feisty. She’s broke. She has a bit of an issue with running her mouth off. And she just landed a job at the local magic guild.
Problem is, she’s also 100% human. Oops.
This all-new urban fantasy will feature a world very similar to ours—but with loads of magic hidden just beneath the surface. Mages, sorcerers, witches, demons, shapeshifters, and more . . . plus a human heroine who’s about to find herself in waaaay over her head.
The covers and descriptions for the first two books are now up on Goodreads, and the first one, Three Mages and a Margarita, comes out on September 14! Only three weeks away!!
BLOOD CURSE BONUS EPILOGUE
If you’ve finished reading the Spell Weaver finale, The Blood Curse, don’t miss the bonus epilogue that takes place five years later—after the events of the Steel & Stone series. You don't want to miss it! https://www.annettemarie.ca/bloodcurs...
STEEL & STONE UNIVERSE TIMELINE
With the completion of the Spell Weaver trilogy and an upcoming sequel series, the Steel & Stone Universe is growing even larger. If you’re not sure how the books fit together or want to check you haven’t missed anything, the chronological reading order is posted here: https://www.annettemarie.ca/single-po...
BLACKFIRE -- THE STEEL & STONE SEQUEL SERIES
It has a name! Blackfire, the Steel & Stone sequel series, which will continue Piper and Ash's story (and Lyre and Clio's) five years later, is now in progress. With four main characters, three realms, and nine books to build off of, the series will require extra development time, so no release date yet. You can add the first book to your TBR here: Untitled
RED WINTER TRILOGY E-BUNDLE
The Red Winter Trilogy is now available as an ebook box set with a beautiful new cover! Add to your TBR here: Red Winter: The Complete Trilogy
NEXT UP: THE GUILD CODEX
Meet Tori. She’s feisty. She’s broke. She has a bit of an issue with running her mouth off. And she just landed a job at the local magic guild.
Problem is, she’s also 100% human. Oops.
This all-new urban fantasy will feature a world very similar to ours—but with loads of magic hidden just beneath the surface. Mages, sorcerers, witches, demons, shapeshifters, and more . . . plus a human heroine who’s about to find herself in waaaay over her head.
The covers and descriptions for the first two books are now up on Goodreads, and the first one, Three Mages and a Margarita, comes out on September 14! Only three weeks away!!
New Release: Three Mages and a Margarita
It’s heeeere! Three Mages and a Margarita just hit the shelves in paperback and Kindle/KU ebook. I hope you’re as excited about this book as I am. It was so much fun to write, and I’m in love with the entire cast (and it’s a pretty big cast).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H6X8WL5
Meet Tori. She’s feisty. She’s broke. She has a bit of an issue with running her mouth off. And she just landed a job at the local magic guild.
Problem is, she’s also 100% human. Oops.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H6X8WL5
Meet Tori. She’s feisty. She’s broke. She has a bit of an issue with running her mouth off. And she just landed a job at the local magic guild.
Problem is, she’s also 100% human. Oops.
More Guild Codex awesomeness!
Whoops, I missed a couple posts here! Let's get up to date. Here's all the Guild Codex awesomeness currently available for your reading pleasure. ;)
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #2) came out in November and has **amazing** reviews on GR and Amazon. <3
Get the book>>
Two Witches and a Whiskey (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #3) released on February 8th, hit the Top 100 Best-Sellers on Amazon, and has over 100 reviews already!
Get the book>>
Four Shifters and a Stranger (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #0.1) is a short story told from Aaron's perspective, available as a free download from the back of Two Witches.
Love Potion: A Valentine's Day Charity Anthology is an all-for-charity anthology with 8 exclusive love stories, including A Damsel and a Demigod (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #0.5), a tale told from Kai's perspective.
Get the book>>
And last but not least...
Demon Magic and a Martini (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #4) is now available for pre-order! It comes out on April 12 and the cover is goooorgeous. <3
Pre-order the book>>
I think that's everything. Hope you enjoy all the Guild Codex reading this Valentine's! (And beyond, since I assume you probably can't read it all in one day. ;) )
Annette Marie
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #2) came out in November and has **amazing** reviews on GR and Amazon. <3
Get the book>>
Two Witches and a Whiskey (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #3) released on February 8th, hit the Top 100 Best-Sellers on Amazon, and has over 100 reviews already!
Get the book>>
Four Shifters and a Stranger (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #0.1) is a short story told from Aaron's perspective, available as a free download from the back of Two Witches.
Love Potion: A Valentine's Day Charity Anthology is an all-for-charity anthology with 8 exclusive love stories, including A Damsel and a Demigod (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #0.5), a tale told from Kai's perspective.
Get the book>>
And last but not least...
Demon Magic and a Martini (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #4) is now available for pre-order! It comes out on April 12 and the cover is goooorgeous. <3
Pre-order the book>>
I think that's everything. Hope you enjoy all the Guild Codex reading this Valentine's! (And beyond, since I assume you probably can't read it all in one day. ;) )
Annette Marie
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