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  • Queen of Foxes print ARC giveaway …

    Thanks to my publisher, I have one (1) print ARC to giveaway for Queen of Foxes, book #1 in my Robin Hood-inspired romantasy series that comes out Dec. 1. Woot!

    To enter, fill out the form below. Due to shipping costs, the giveaway is open to those 18 and older, U.S. addresses only. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. The giveaway runs through Oct. 31. Thanks for reading! ❤️

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    Only Bright Destinies print books links online …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: Will there be print books for Only Bright Destinies?

    Answer: Yep, there will be print books for Only Bright Destinies. Woot! Here are the pre-order links:

    PRE-ORDER THE PRINT BOOKS:

    Amazon Barnes & NOble Bookshop.org Amazon hardcover Barnes & Noble hardcover Bookshop.org hardcover

    Only Bright Destinies ebooks:

    PRE-ORDER THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Bookshop.org OverDrive

    Only Bright Destinies is a full-length book about Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren (about 127,000 words). It will wrap up some of the major storylines, although I am planning to write more books in my Galactic Bonds series about another couple. #IYKYK 😉

    Only Bright Destinies cover art

    Only Bright Destinies audiobooks:

    Only Bright Destinies audiobook cover art

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible

    Lauren Fortgang and James Fouhey will once again be the voices of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren. I’ve gotten so many nice comments about their narration, and I’m so glad they are back for the latest book. 😁

    Only Bright Destinies is book #6 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series. It will be released in ebook, audio, and print book (paperback and hardcover) on Feb. 16. Thanks for reading! ❤

    Only Bright Destinies tropes and Description:

    Love Star Wars-type stories? This is the book/series for you! Tropes include:

    • Science-fiction fantasy ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Space opera ✨
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Pew! Pew! Pew! action scenes ⚔️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ✨
    • A touch of historical romance ❤️

    “This is space opera at its finest.”—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Only Bad Options

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series with a rollicking new adventure that blends science fiction and fantasy with a dash of historical romance. The action-packed space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soulmates story and “Pew! Pew! Pew!” battle scenes. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Dune, and Bridgerton.

    A WOMAN WHO CAN’T SEE HER ENEMIES’ PLANS . . .

    My name is Vesper Quill, and I’m good at figuring things out. Over the years, I’ve used my skills as an inventor and an engineer, along with my seer magic, to solve one hard problem after another.

    My current mission? Discover where the members of the Techwave terrorist organization are hiding and what deadly weapons they plan to unleash on the Archipelago Galaxy.

    With the help of Kyrion Caldaren, my truebond partner, I follow a series of clues to a distant planet. But the Techwave’s plot is much bigger and far more horrific than I ever imagined, and even the enormous power of our truebond might not be enough to help Kyrion and me save the galaxy.

    A MAN WHO IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME . . .

    My name is Kyrion Caldaren, and I excel at killing my enemies. As an Arrow, I spent years honing and using my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other psionic abilities to defend the people of the Imperium.

    My current mission? Protecting Vesper from Callus Holloway, the greedy siphon who wants to tap into the power of our truebond connection. Too bad I have no idea how to kill Holloway or stop him from taking our magic.

    When Holloway and our other enemies put us in a desperate situation with only bad options, I vow in the coldest depths of my heart to give Vesper the bright destiny she deserves—even if I have to sacrifice myself.

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    Indie bookstore pre-order campaign for Queen of Foxes!

    I’m so excited to announce the bookstore pre-order campaign for Queen of Foxes! 😁

    Info graphic for indie bookstore campaign for Queen of Foxes

    Participating Bookstores:

    Book People Cupboard Maker Books Dragonfly Book Bar (in-store pickup only) Eagle Eye Bookshop Foxtale Bookshoppe Shelf Love Atlanta Steamy Lit (Ft. Lauderdale) Trope Bookshop We book Book’N

    Readers who pre-order through these indie bookstores will receive the Queen of Foxes special edition hardcover book, a bookmark, a signed book plate, and an enamel acorn pin. How cool is that?!😎

    Queen of Foxes will be released Dec. 1, so please pre-order ASAP.

    A big thanks to all the participating bookstores and to my publisher Red Tower Books/Entangled Publishing, LLC for setting up the campaign! 😊❤️

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    Only Bright Destinies audiobook links online …

    MONDAY MORNING MAILBAG

    Question: Will there be an audiobook for Only Bright Destinies?

    Answer: Yep, there will be an audiobook for Only Bright Destinies. Woot! Here are the pre-order links:

    Only Bright Destinies audiobook cover art

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK:

    Amazon Audible

    Lauren Fortgang and James Fouhey will once again be the voices of Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren. I’ve gotten so many nice comments about their narration, and I’m so glad they are back for the latest book. 😁

    Only Bright Destinies is book #6 in my Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series. It will be released in ebook, audio, and print book (paperback and hardcover) on Feb. 16. Thanks for reading! ❤

    Only Bright Destinies ebooks:

    PRE-ORDER THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Bookshop.org OverDrive

    Only Bright Destinies is a full-length book about Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren (about 127,000 words). It will wrap up some of the major storylines, although I am planning to write more books in my Galactic Bonds series about another couple. #IYKYK 😉

    Only Bright Destinies cover art

    Only Bright Destinies print books:

    PRE-ORDER THE PRINT BOOKS:

    Amazon Barnes & NOble Bookshop.org Amazon hardcover Barnes & Noble hardcover Bookshop.org hardcover

    Only Bright Destinies tropes and Description:

    Love Star Wars-type stories? This is the book/series for you! Tropes include:

    • Science-fiction fantasy ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Space opera ✨
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Pew! Pew! Pew! action scenes ⚔️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ✨
    • A touch of historical romance ❤️

    “This is space opera at its finest.”—Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Only Bad Options

    New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds science-fiction fantasy series with a rollicking new adventure that blends science fiction and fantasy with a dash of historical romance. The action-packed space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soulmates story and “Pew! Pew! Pew!” battle scenes. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Dune, and Bridgerton.

    A WOMAN WHO CAN’T SEE HER ENEMIES’ PLANS . . .

    My name is Vesper Quill, and I’m good at figuring things out. Over the years, I’ve used my skills as an inventor and an engineer, along with my seer magic, to solve one hard problem after another.

    My current mission? Discover where the members of the Techwave terrorist organization are hiding and what deadly weapons they plan to unleash on the Archipelago Galaxy.

    With the help of Kyrion Caldaren, my truebond partner, I follow a series of clues to a distant planet. But the Techwave’s plot is much bigger and far more horrific than I ever imagined, and even the enormous power of our truebond might not be enough to help Kyrion and me save the galaxy.

    A MAN WHO IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME . . .

    My name is Kyrion Caldaren, and I excel at killing my enemies. As an Arrow, I spent years honing and using my telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other psionic abilities to defend the people of the Imperium.

    My current mission? Protecting Vesper from Callus Holloway, the greedy siphon who wants to tap into the power of our truebond connection. Too bad I have no idea how to kill Holloway or stop him from taking our magic.

    When Holloway and our other enemies put us in a desperate situation with only bad options, I vow in the coldest depths of my heart to give Vesper the bright destiny she deserves—even if I have to sacrifice myself.

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    Check out the map for Queen of Foxes …

    Queen of Foxes map of the kingdom of Feronia; Interior map original illustration by Amy Acosta
    Interior map original illustration by Amy Acosta

    Y’all, look at this map for Queen of Foxes. Isn’t so cool?!?!?! 🤩🤩🤩

    Interior map original illustration by Amy Acosta. Thanks so much, Amy!

    As an author and reader, it is my firm belief that every fantasy book should have a map, and I’m so excited about the map in Queen of Foxes. Especially since I asked Amy to put a few little Easter eggs in the map. Once you read the book, take another look at the map, and see if you can find them. 😉

    endpapers art for us/canada special editions …

    Endpapers art for the US/Canada special edition of Queen of Foxes showing a man and a woman dueling
    Endpaper original illustration by Juho Choi

    Y’all, look at these gorgeous endpapers for Queen of Foxes. Aren’t they stunning?!?!?! 🤩🤩🤩

    Endpaper original illustration by Juho Choi. Thank you so much, Juho!

    The art shows Rinley Renard, my thief heroine, going up against Prince Zoren Dreiko, the grumpy, growly knight who is standing in her way. And that’s all I can say about that. You will have to read the book to find out exactly what’s going on and especially what happens next. 😉

    Endpapers are found in the front/back of hardcover books and connect the hardcover to the book/text pages. They can feature all sorts of art. 

    These are the endpapers for the US/Canada special edition. The endpapers for the UK edition *will* be different, and I’ll share that art when it is available.

    I hope you all love the map and endpapers art as much as I do. Thanks for reading! 💘

    Queen of Foxes special edition:

    Just look at those pretty sprayed edges on the hardcover. I can’t wait to see the book in person! 🤩

    Queen of Foxes US hardcover special edition with sprayed edges

    PRE-ORDER THE SPECIAL EDITION:

    Amazon US hardcover Barnes & Noble Books-a-million Bookshop.org Target Walmart Amazon CA hardcover Amazon UK hardcover Waterstones UK hardcover

    Queen of Foxes audiobOOK links:

    PRE-ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK — Narrated by Lauren Fortgang and James Fouhey:

    Amazon audiobook Audible Apple books Barnes & Noble google play Kobo libro.fm

    Queen of Foxes coming soon audiobook cover art

    Queen of Foxes EBOOK links:

    Queen of Foxes ebook cover art

    GET THE EBOOK:

    Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple Books Google Play Kobo Bookshop.org OverDrive

    More INFO about Queen of Foxes …

    Love Robin Hood-type stories? This is the book for you! Tropes include:

    • Enemies to lovers ⚔️
    • Fated mates ❤️
    • Slow-burn romance🔥
    • Roguish thief/archer heroine 🏹
    • Duty-bound knight hero ⚔️
    • Heroine has tree/plant magic 🌳
    • Hero has fire magic 🔥
    • Lovers tonight, enemies tomorrow ❤️
    • Found family ❤️
    • Female friendship ❤️
    • Heroine and hero’s first-person POVs ⚔️
    • One last job 🏹

    Queen of Foxes book description:

    HER ENEMIES TOOK EVERYTHING.

    IT’S TIME TO STEAL IT ALL BACK.

    Rinley Renard isn’t just a master thief—she’s also the sole survivor of a political coup that nearly destroyed Feronia. When the opportunity to steal a priceless sword brings Rinley back to the scene of the massacre, it’s a chance to exact her revenge—even if it means masquerading as a guard in the enemy stronghold, where she’s still a hunted fugitive.

    Prince Zoren Dreiko may be the empire’s most powerful Dread Knight, but he has his own reasons for quelling the latest Feronian rebellion. Capturing the masked outlaw stirring unrest might finally free Zoren of his father’s traitorous legacy, and keep the vicious empress he serves from taking his head.

    Trapped in a brutal cat-and-mouse game, Rinley and Zoren’s forbidden attraction blurs the line between duty and desire. When victory for one will doom the other, both are faced with an impossible choice between love and loyalty.

    Experience Sherwood Forest like never before in this sizzling Robin Hood-inspired romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep.