Edge of Falling Summary

   Hello lovelies,

   August is quickly approaching and while I don't have a definite release date for you just yet, it's definitely going to be AUGUST.

   How absolutely amazing is that? I'm freaking out. But in a good way. I think. Maybe.

   Anyway.

   Today I have something special for you. The back summary of book 2!!! I won't drag this out, so read on!

   Edge of Falling:

   For Chance, there's always only been Dakota. 

   He's been in love with the girl since the day they met. He's tried everything to get her to notice him and nothing has worked. So when things suddenly start moving in the right direction, Chance can't believe his luck. 

   Until Kyle comes along. 

   Kyle is like a new shiny toy and Dakota loves new and shiny. She falls for the tall, blonde and gorgeous fast and without looking back. Dating the summer before college wasn't in the plans, but come on, Kyle is perfect. So why does Chance and his snarky grin keeps popping up in her mind now that Dakota has found her happiness? 

   When Chance's world comes crashing down, Dakota proves the strength of their friendship, surprising herself and everyone around her, by helping him pick up the pieces. In return, Chance is finally able to crack her hard shell, discovering that not everything is sunny in Dakota-land. Her world is not what it seems on the outside, and together, they're able to pull each other to the brink of safety and sanity. 

   Dakota likes that things are simple with Kyle, so why does she feel more like herself around Chance? 

   As graduation grows closer, both Chance and Dakota learn that the plans you make for your life don't always play out the way you expect them and sometimes, everything starts to make sense when you find yourself on the edge of falling. 

   So, what do we think? Are you as excited as I am? If you are, there are two things you can do.

   Sign up to read an ARC of Edge of Falling: http://valialind.blogspot.com/2014/07/arc-sign-ups-for-edge-of-falling.html

   Add Edge of Falling on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22674926-edge-of-falling

   I heart you all to pieces!!! One month to go!!!

   Much love,

   Valia

Teaser Tuesday: Chance & Dakota (plus pictures)

Hey lovelies,

   Look at me, putting up a Teaser Tuesday on a Tuesday. I can't believe how fast June has gone by. We're already a month closer to the release of book two! AH!
  *runs around screaming*
   Anyway, enough of the freaking out. Today we have a little glimpse of Chance and Dakota. I also have a few pictures I found on Pinterest that kind of inspires. Enjoy!

   "Chance, you're doing the weird staring thing again. Is there something on my face?"
   "No, sorry. Your hair is all over the place." Her hands reach for her locks automatically, a tiny blush of embarrassment on her cheeks. She tries to tame the mess, smoothing it out a little bit frantically. I surprise myself when I grab her hand, stilling the movement.
   "It looks great. Don't worry." I run my hand over her hair, distracted by the softness under my fingertips. When my eyes meet hers, there's not much room between us.

I can totally see these two here. Although, they're not there just yet :)

So sweet :)

   What do you think? Are you excited? I'm excited! :)

   Much love,

   Valia

BOOK 2 Questions Answered!!!!

   Hey lovelies,

   Okay, I know you've all been waiting to hear things about book two. Some of you have asked, some of you have hinted, and I just vaguely smiled and waved at you passing by. I'm SORRY! Really, I am. I hate keeping things from you, but you know how it is. Waiting and hoping and wishing is just part of this crazy world.

   Well, the wait is OVER!

   Because I can finally answer that burning question on everyone's mind who have read and loved Brooklynn and Grayson's story.
   Drum roll please...


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   Okay, I am torturing you for no reason.

   YES! THERE WILL BE BOOK TWO!!!!

   *Throws confetti*

   But WAIT!!! It's not a sequel. It is a COMPANION NOVEL.

   Book Two is about Chance and Dakota. AH!!! *Happy Dance*

   A lot of you have said how much you loved Brooklynn's friends and now you will get to know them better and hopefully, love them even MORE.
   And don't worry, there's still plenty of Brooklynn and Grayson in book two.
   This book is SO MUCH fun to write, but it's definitely different from Falling by Design. The first book concentrated on following your dreams and fighting for what your heart desires. Well, book two takes the other side of things.

   WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOUR HEART WANTS? What if you don't know what your goals and dreams are? What if life throws rocks your way and you have no idea how to deal?

   I know it may not be what you would expect, but I promise you, the book is still true to the first one in all its sweet and heartbreaking moments. I hope it will be just as big of an encouragement to you as the first one.
   Make sure you follow me on all the social media because I have MORE news to share with you in the future. I'll also be posting teasers and giveaways, so keep your eyes out!

   I heart you all to pieces!

   Valia

   PS. Also, if you'd like to order SIGNED COPIES of FALLING BY DESIGN, now you can!! Just click here ---> SIGNED BOOKS

HUGS

Teaser Tuesday (3): Frustration

Hello darling, 

Teaser number three is here! Our hero is a bit beside himself. Are you ready? 

This was a crusade. A mission. A personal conquest. She’d sacrifice herself in a second, and it paralyzed me to think anything could happen to her. I wished, not for the first time, there was something I could do. 

Well? What do you think? Are you excited yet?

Have a wonderful day, minions!

Much love, 

Valia

Teaser Tuesday (3): Fighting

Hello lovelies, 

Are you ready for some action? My girl is quite a fighter, but maybe today is not her lucky day? 

She tried to clear her head, pushing past the pain. Whatever drug they put in her system wasn’t wearing off fast enough. She struggled to her feet, but didn’t quite make before his fist connected with her face once more.

What do you think? About ready to meet my characters? 

Much love, 

Valia 

Teaser Tuesday (2): The Green Dress

Hello lovelies, 

Today I have a bit of a mystery for you. Who is this woman our hero watches? Is she an important part of the story or is she a passing fancy? 

She was stunning. Her untamable hair was pulled halfway up with soft tendrils framing her face, falling gently around her shoulders. Her make up was light, yet it emphasized her beautiful blue eyes and soft complexion. She was wearing a green dress that highlighted her features and made every man in the room stop and stare. I took a step forward and almost tripped over my own feet.

Well, what do you think lovelies? How about that dress? 

Much love, 

Valia 

Teaser Tuesday: Welcome!

Hey lovelies, 

      HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Sorry, had to get that out of the way. So today marks the beginning of the WEEKLY teasers I'll be posting for the upcoming release of my newest book (title and date still to be announced). But guys, GUYS, the cover!!! Just wait till you see the cover. I'm a little bit in love with it. Okay, maybe a lot in love with it. It's perfect for the story and I couldn't be happier with it. But I digress. 
      Are you ready for the teaser? 

Blood mingling with sweat, they watched each other through the haze that seemed to surround on every side. He could barely lift his head, just enough to see the tears streaming down her face. There was so much he wanted to say to her. There was nothing he could do to make it right. 

What do you think? Are you intrigued? Who's excited with me? 

Stay tuned for more!

Much love, 

Valia 

Book Spotlight: Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh

Varen Nethers is trapped in a perilous dream world -- a treacherous and desolate realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. Isobel Lanley, plagued by strange visions and haunted by the nightmares of Varen's creation, is the only one who can save him.
Isobel knows that her only hope lies within a Baltimore cemetery. There, in the early morning hours of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, a mysterious stranger known as the "Poe Toaster" will make his annual homage at the legendary poet's grave.
Only the Poe Toaster holds the key to the way between worlds. But even greater dangers lie ahead for Isobel. An ancient evil, draped in veils of white, is watching, challenging her for Varen's affections. When Isobel finally finds Varen, he is no longer the quiet and brooding boy who once captivated her, but a dark force, powerful and malevolent.
From Goodreads.com


Thanks ATWAT for the book!

The story picks up three months after the happenings of Nevermore. Isobel is struggling to adjust to a world without Varen, desperately searching for a way to get him back. He was left in a world that is full of deepest and darkest nightmares, created by Edgar Allan Poe himself. Isobel knows what goes on in that world, but who will believe her? Plagued by visions and dreams she can’t explain, she fights to stay normal. She is determined to save Varen and for that she needs to go to Baltimore on Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday and meet the masked “Poe Toaster.” Gwen, her best friend and the only person who knows what happened, helps her and together they work at getting Varen out of that place and keeping Isobel sane. 

I really enjoyed Nevermore when I read it and I was looking forward to Enshadowed for sure. However, it has been far too long since I’ve read Nevermore so I had a little bit of trouble getting into this one. I couldn’t remember some of the details and happenings in book one so it took me some time to actually figure out what was happening. Kelly is so good at her descriptions, and she gives so much of them that sometimes I was getting lost. She creates her world so intensely that sometimes it overpowers your senses and you don’t know what’s going on. 

Overall, I enjoyed Enshadowed in that it was a great book two in the story. I was enjoyed watching Isobel grow as an individual, adjusting to her life without Varen. Kelly explored Isobel as an individual character in the way that portrayed her well. What I missed about this book is Varen. I really loved the dynamic between Isobel and Varen and book one and this book had pretty much nothing. It was so focused on Isobel that I felt like the book missed the whole reason behind Isobel’s actions. I think I would’ve like a little more reminder on why Isobel was doing what she was doing. 

If you enjoy Edgar Allan Poe and if you love stories that keep your mind working, Enshadowed is a book for you! It comes out August 28th!!! Can’t wait to hear what you think!

Happy reading, 

Valia