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    TODAY ONLY — Only Bad Options is the Audible Daily Deal!

    Only Bad Options, book #1 in my Galactic Bonds series, is the Audible Daily Deal today, Friday, March 10. Woot!

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK ON AUDIBLE

    • The Options audiobook will be $3.99.
    • The deal is for Audible members only in the U.S. and Canada.
    • The deal is only available on Audible.

    MORE ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Only Bad Options is told from the first-person points of view of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren. Lauren Fortgang is the voice of Vesper, and James Fouhey is the voice of Kyrion.

    If you have been wanting to check out my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series, now is the time. Happy listening!

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    Only Bad Options features:

    • Space opera
    • Soul mates
    • Enemies to lovers
    • Pew! Pew! Pew! action scenes
    • A boiling lava planet of doom

    This is very much a book of my heart, so I hope you all enjoy it. Thanks! 😎 

    ONLY BAD OPTIONS DESCRIPTION:

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep blasts off with an exciting new science-fiction fantasy adventure with a dash of historical romance. This action-packed space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soul mates and enemies-to-lovers story. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice.

    A WOMAN WHO SEES EVERYTHING . . .

    Few people know the name Vesper Quill. To most folks, I’m just a lowly lab rat who designs brewmakers and other household appliances in the research and development lab at the powerful Kent Corp. But when I point out a design flaw and a safety hazard in the new line of Kent Corp spaceships, everyone knows who I am—and wants to eliminate me.

    I might be a seer with a photographic memory, but I don’t see the trouble headed my way until it’s too late. Suddenly, I’m surrounded by enemies and fighting for my life.

    I don’t think things can get any worse until I meet Kyrion Caldaren, an arrogant Regal lord who insists that we have a connection, one that could be the death of us both.

    A MAN WHO CAN’T FORGET HIS PAST . . .

    The name Kyrion Caldaren strikes fear in the hearts of people across the Archipelago Galaxy. As the leader of the Arrows, the Imperium’s elite fighting force, I’m used to being a villain, as well as the personal assassin of Lord Callus Holloway. Even the wealthy Regals who live on the planet of Corios are afraid of me.

    But everything changes when I meet Vesper Quill. I might be a powerful psion with telepathic, telekinetic, and other abilities, but Vesper sees far too many of my secrets.

    Thanks to an arcane, unwanted quirk of psionic magic, the two of us are forced to work together to unravel a dangerous conspiracy and outwit the deadly enemies who want to bend us to their will.

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    Read it now — Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, released today, March 7. . .

    Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, has been released today, March 7. Woot!

    I’m so excited to share the finale of Gemma’s story, and I hope everyone enjoys the book. Happy reading and listening! 😎 

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    CONQUER THE KINGDOM DESCRIPTION:

    Magic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all, in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by international bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    Time is running out for crown princess Gemma Ripley. Despite being a cunning spy and a powerful mind magier, Gemma hasn’t been able to track down the most dangerous enemy her kingdom of Andvari has ever seen. Adding to her worries is the Sword and Shield tournament. With gladiators flocking to the capital city of Glanzen, Gemma can’t tell who is friend—or foe.

    Determined to protect Andvari at any cost, Gemma hatches a bold plan, but things aren’t what they seem. Soon, everything she holds dear is being threatened, including her burgeoning relationship with Prince Leonidas Morricone.

    With the kingdom she holds dear slipping through her fingers, Gemma will have to conquer her fear and unlock the true secret of her magic—or watch her friends and family die and her beloved Andvari fall . . .  

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    Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, to be released March 7 …

    Conquer the Kingdom, Gargoyle Queen #3, will be released March 7. Woot!

    This will be the finale to Gemma Ripley’s story, and the ebook, print, and audiobook are all available to pre-order now. Thanks!

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Nook Apple Books Google Play Kobo

    GET THE PRINT BOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million IndieBound

    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible Apple Books Google Play Kobo Libro.fm

    Amazon CDs

    CONQUER THE KINGDOM DESCRIPTION:

    Magic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all, in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by international bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

    Time is running out for crown princess Gemma Ripley. Despite being a cunning spy and a powerful mind magier, Gemma hasn’t been able to track down the most dangerous enemy her kingdom of Andvari has ever seen. Adding to her worries is the Sword and Shield tournament. With gladiators flocking to the capital city of Glanzen, Gemma can’t tell who is friend—or foe.

    Determined to protect Andvari at any cost, Gemma hatches a bold plan, but things aren’t what they seem. Soon, everything she holds dear is being threatened, including her burgeoning relationship with Prince Leonidas Morricone.

    With the kingdom she holds dear slipping through her fingers, Gemma will have to conquer her fear and unlock the true secret of her magic—or watch her friends and family die and her beloved Andvari fall . . .  

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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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    Read it now — Sugar Plum Spies released!

    Sugar Plum Spies, book #2 in my Section 47 urban fantasy, spies-with-magic series, has been released. Woot!
    Sugar Plum Spies features the first-person points of view of Charlotte Locke and Desmond Percy, just like A Sense of Danger, the first book in the Section 47 series.
     
    I hope everyone enjoys Charlotte and Desmond’s latest adventure. Happy reading and listening! 😎 
     
    GET THE AUDIOBOOK:
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    The audiobook narrators are Helen Laser, Nathaniel Black, and Lance Danton.
    Note: The Sugar Plum Spies print books contain a bonus holiday art/coloring page.
     
    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.