Elemental Assassin series

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    Bitter Bite, Elemental Assassin #14, on sale for $1.99 …

    Bitter Bite, Elemental Assassin #14, is on sale for $1.99. Woot!

    GET THE EBOOK:

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    Sometimes, if you buy the ebook, Amazon will let you add the audiobook for a few more dollars.

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible

    I’m not sure how long this deal will last or where it is available. But if you have been wanting to round out your Elemental Assassin ebook library, now is the time. Thanks!

    BITTER BITE DESCRIPTION:

    Which is stronger: blood ties or a battle-tested friendship? That’s the question Gin Blanco asks when a friend’s long-lost relative strolls into town. The suspicious reunion is a surprise for everyone—and a big problem for Gin. Book fourteen in the New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series RT Book Reviews calls “unbeatable entertainment!”

    It’s not easy being queen bee of an underworld abuzz with crooks and killers. Wielding my potent Ice and Stone elemental magic will only get me so far—my real secret is my tight-knit makeshift family, a motley crew of cops and criminals, dwarves and playboys. My foster brother Finnegan Lane is my right-hand man, but when his suddenly not-dead relative comes back into the picture, I’m the one on the outside looking in.

    It’s funny how life works: one minute your best friend is rock-steady, and the next he’s doe-eyed and buying into this whole loving-relative routine to the point of ignoring you. I’d like to be happy for Finn, I really would. But all of my instincts are telling me that beneath the syrupy sweet demeanor and old-fashioned charm, this sudden interloper is planning something. The whole shtick leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. This person might have avoided the grave once, but I’ll put anyone who hurts Finn in the ground—for good.

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    Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, to be released May 9 …

    Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5, will be released May 9. Woot!

    GET THE EBOOK:

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    This 38,000-word novella is from the point of view of Lorelei Parker and takes place after the events of Last Strand, book #19.

    Heart Stings originally appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022. Dirty Deeds 2 was a limited-time anthology. It is no longer available, so I am releasing Heart Stings as a stand-alone ebook.

    I hope everyone enjoys reading (or re-reading) Lorelei’s story when it comes out. Thanks!

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

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    Booksellers and librarians can order copies through IngramSpark

    The Heart Stings print books will also include Winter’s Web, Elemental Assassin novella #17.5. So if you have been wanting to get Winter’s Web in print (other than in the Seasons of Sorcery anthology), this is your chance.

    ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK:

    I am hopeful that Heart Stings will also be available as an audiobook. I will share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for reading.

    HEART STINGS DESCRIPTION:

    Heart stings can be the most dangerous wounds of all . . .

    Lorelei Parker has had plenty of “heart stings” in her life—moments that are both happy and sad. With her grandmother’s recent marriage, Lorelei has had far more good times than bad lately.

    That all changes when a ruthless Ashland underworld boss starts threatening her, but Lorelei is determined to figure out why the other crime boss is so interested in her thriving business. She vows to use her elemental Ice and metal magic to do whatever it takes to defend herself and her family.

    Also in the mix is the mercurial Hugh Tucker. Lorelei doesn’t know what the vampire is up to, or if he’s a friend or an enemy. Tucker might even be something else, something more—if Lorelei can stay alive long enough to figure out whose side he’s really on . . .

    Note: Heart Stings is a 38,000-word novella from the point of view of Lorelei Parker. It takes place after the events of Last Strand, book 19 in the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. Heart Stings first appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022.   

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    Jennifer’s book release schedule for 2023 …

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    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: What is your book release schedule for 2023?

    Answer: Here is my projected 2023 release schedule. Note that some of these projects/dates could change due to various publishing and life/schedule whims:

    March 7 – Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3 – This will be the finale to Gemma’s story, and there is an epic fight scene in the book.

    May 9 – Heart Stings, Elemental Assassin novella #19.5 – Heart Stings takes place after the events of Last Strand and is from the point of view of Lorelei Parker.

    July 18 – Only Good Enemies, Galactic Bonds #2 – This book will feature the points of view of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren, just like Only Bad Options.

    September – Elemental Assassin/Mythos Academy crossover novella – This will feature Gin Blanco and Gwen Frost.

    November – Elemental Assassin short story collection – This will feature stories from my website, various anthologies, etc.

    December – Galactic Bonds novella – This might feature Zane Zimmer’s point of view.

    Section 47 series – I am planning to continue my Section 47 urban fantasy, spies-with-magic series, and I hope to start writing book #3 later this year.

    That’s what I have in the works for 2023, although some of this might change, as I get further along in the production process on each project. Thank you for reading.

    What books are you looking forward to reading this year?

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    Audiobooks online for Sugar Plum Spies …

    The audiobook links are online for Sugar Plum Spies, Section 47 book #2. Woot!
     
    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK:
    Amazon audio Audible
    The audiobook narrators are Helen Laser, Nathaniel Black, and Lance Danton.
     
    The Sugar Plum Spies audiobook will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the same day as the ebooks and print books.
    SUGAR PLUM SPIES DESCRIPTION:
     
    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up an action-packed holiday adventure in her Section 47 urban-fantasy world of secrets, lies, and superspies with amazing magical abilities. Perfect for fans of Alias, Die Hard, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Nikita, True Lies, and Netflix’s Bodyguard.
     

    VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS . . .

    Most spies take a break for the holidays, but not me, Charlotte Locke. As an analyst for Section 47, a secret spy organization, I normally use my magical form of synesthesia to uncover lies and track paramortal bad guys from the comfort of my cubicle. But tonight I’m going out into the field, along with my partner, Desmond Percy, a powerful galvanist.

    Instead of enjoying Christmastime in the city, I’m in a German castle, dressed like a toy soldier and masquerading as a waitress at a swanky Christmas Eve party. My mission? To gather information that will help Section 47 track down a dangerous enemy.

    Despite the glitz and glamour, I can’t shake the sense that something is wrong—and that Desmond and I might not leave the party alive.

    DANCES OF DEATH . . .

    My name is Desmond Percy, although I’ve had many aliases during my years working as a cleaner for Section 47. But I’ve never had a real partner until Charlotte Locke.

    My part of the mission is simple: pretend to be a guest and keep an eye on things at the party while Charlotte uses her synesthesia to track down the information we need. But what starts out as a sugar plum dream quickly turns into a holiday nightmare.

    Forget the mission. All I want for Christmas is to keep Charlotte safe.

    Note: Sugar Plum Spies is a 47,000-word book. It is book 2 in the Section 47 series, but it can also be read as a stand-alone holiday adventure.

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    Gin Blanco merchandise now available on Redbubble!

    I have a surprise. Gin Blanco-themed merchandise is now available at Redbubble. Woot! 😎 

    SEE MY REDBUBBLE SHOP

    Note: You will have to enable mature content in order to see the artwork.

    SPIDER’S BITE:

    I decided to use the first line of Spider’s Bite, book #1 in my Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series, along with Gin’s spider rune. The artwork was done by the awesome Jenny Zemanek.

    I ordered some merchandise for myself, including the notebooks (which look great) and a graphic T-shirt (which is super soft). I’m really pleased with how the merchandise/products turned out, and I hope that you all will be too.

    MORE ABOUT REDBUBBLE:

    If you’re not familiar with Redbubble, it’s a site where folks can upload their artwork, and people can get it printed on whatever they like, including T-shirts, mugs, notebooks, pillows, etc. There are more than 50 (!) items/products available for both the white and the black Gin Blanco prints so I hope you find something you like.

    If you ever wanted a Gin Blanco-themed apron, this is your chance. 😎 

    MORE MERCHANDISE IN THE FUTURE?

    If enough people buy the Gin merchandise, I will get some more art/prints made for the Elemental Assassin series and my other books/series. So if you are interested in the merchandise, then please order a notebook, shirt, apron, mug, etc. Thank you for reading.