The Bright Court – Release Date May 26!

April 26th, 2012 by Anthea

 Feyland: The Bright Court will be out next month! I love this cover, and I’m so excited for the book to be available!

 

INSIDE THE GAME…

Jennet Carter escaped the dark faeries of Feyland once. Now, fey magic is seeping out of the prototype game, beguiling the unwary and threatening everyone she cares about.

MAGIC…

Tam Linn may be a hero in-game, but his real life is severely complicated. Still, he’ll do whatever it takes to stop the creatures of Feyland, even if it means pushing Jennet toward the new guy in school—the one with an inside connection to sim-gaming… and the uncanny ability to charm everyone he meets.

ALWAYS WINS…

Despite the danger, Jennet and Tam must return to Feyland to face the magic of the Bright Court—and a powerful new enemy who won’t stop until the human world is at the mercy of the Realm of Faery.

 

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The Dark Realm – new cover!

April 12th, 2012 by Anthea

Feedback from readers and reviews suggested that the old cover was a little too ‘young’ looking and not dark enough to match the content of the book.

I collaborated with my fabulous cover designer (Kim Killion of HotDamnDesigns) and am thrilled to show off this new look for The Dark Realm. The gorgeous Jessica Truscott is the cover model – you can find more of her work at  faestock.deviantart.com.

Stay tuned for the cover of The Bright Court!

 

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New short story – Five Wicked Kisses!

January 10th, 2012 by Anthea

The newest story in the Spicy Regency Short Story collection is now available! Get a tasty morsel of passion and love for just .99 cents~

To pay a debt, Juliana Tate must accept five kisses from the Earl of Eastbrook … but she never suspects how wicked each kiss will be!

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Feyland: The Dark Realm – Anthea’s YA Urban Fantasy debut!

December 2nd, 2011 by Anthea

AVAILABLE NOW~

Where high-tech computer gaming and the treacherous Dark Realm of Faerie collide…


“Wow. This book is incredible. I’d give it more than 5 stars if I could. Seriously, buy it now.” – Rebecca McKinnon, author of Cantrip

“If you like faeries, a touch of sci-fi and old ballads, this is definitely the story for you.” – Watercolor Moods Book Reviews

 

WHEN A GAME…

Feyland is the most immersive computer game ever designed, and fifteen-year-old Jennet Carter is the first to play the prototype. But she doesn’t suspect the virtual world is close enough to touch — or that she’ll be battling for her life against the Dark Queen of the faeries.

TURNS REAL…

Tam Linn is the perfect hero — in-game. Too bad the rest of his life is seriously flawed. The last thing he needs is rich-girl Jennet prying into his secrets, insisting he’s the only one who can help her.

WINNING IS EVERYTHING…

Together, Jennet and Tam enter the Dark Realm of Feyland, only to discover that the entire human world is in danger. Pushed to the limit of their abilities, they must defeat the Dark Queen… before it’s too late.

 

Digital versions of Feyland are only $3.99 at all retailers. The trade-size paperback is $12.99 at Amazon. Buy Feyland today!

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The Book Depository – Worldwide availability in print, ships for free!

Feyland is also available in the iTunes store, but due to Apple’s interface, it’s difficult (if not impossible) to find a URL to post. The book IS there, however~

 

Find out more about Feyland at www.antheasharp.com or check out the awesome reviews at Goodreads~

 

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Passionate – Best First Book finalist

December 2nd, 2011 by Anthea

Best First Book RITA Award Finalist!

PASSIONATE (October, 2008 )

A finalist for the prestigious RWA RITA award, this debut Victorian-set novel takes the reader on a romantic adventure from the ballrooms and parlors of London through the Mediterranean to the exotic valleys of Tunisia. Fans of Julia Quinn and Connie Brockway will enjoy this witty foray into the outer edges of civilization—and propriety.

“A lush, exotic tale of romance and adventure.” – Sally MacKenzie, USAToday bestselling author

“Passionate lives up to its title. A cleverly written, witty book that is hard to put down.” – Affaire de Coeur magazine

“An offbeat adventure romance…readers will enjoy the wordplay and intriguing characters as they search for a mysterious plant.” – Romantic Times magazine

Temptation…

Before she must wed, Lily Strathmore decides upon one final adventure—a botanical expedition through the wilds of North Africa with her uncle and his family. In search of a fabled bloom, James Huntington soon joins them. Handsome to a fault and rakish to boot, he has the maddening habit of catching Lily at her most improper. And his sensual kisses are only the beginning of their passionate intimacy…

True Love…

Huntington finds the beautiful Miss Strathmore impossible to resist. With each passing day, their desire for each other grows. And in his wildest dreams, Lily is his—and his alone.

 

Read an EXCERPT~ (Coming soon! Meanwhile, click the excerpt tab from the main menu)

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All He Desires – A Victorian Romantic Adventure

November 30th, 2011 by Anthea

ALL HE DESIRES (November, 2009)

“Lawson, a RITA-nominated husband-and-wife writing team, deftly combines danger, desire, and a deliciously different Victorian setting into a sexy version of Victoria Holt’s classic gothic romances.” – Booklist Reviews

“This husband-and-wife team’s second romance sweeps from the shores of Crete to the streets of London.  …readers will enjoy the characters and the beautiful descriptions in this nice tale.” – Romantic Times

 

Self-exiled on the Isle of Crete, an English doctor with a troubled past meets the one woman who can bring him out of the shadows and into the light.

And then he kissed her…

Far from home and her noble relatives, Miss Caroline Huntington has been  injured in a fall from her horse. Called to her side, Alex Trentham knows he must assist her, though he has not practiced as a physician for a long while. Just to see so lovely a woman in a state of undress is a hard test of his self-control. Caroline is all that is warm and feminine, beautiful and pure. Brave to a fault, she does not flinch under his hands, and soon she is on the mend. Alex struggles to hide his feelings, knowing that his dark past shadows any hope of a future. But Caroline’s radiant innocence is dangerous to a worldly man, and she seems achingly eager to experience all the pleasure he could show her…

 

Read an EXCERPT (coming soon! Meanwhile, check the Excerpts tab on the main menu~)

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The Piano Tutor – A Spicy Regency Short Story

November 29th, 2011 by Anthea

Widowed Lady Diana Waverly finds love and passion in the most unlikely of places when a new piano tutor arrives at her door.

This short story originally appeared in the Mammoth Book of Regency Romance, published July 2010.

“LOVED IT. A delightful and satisfying quickie read!” -Historical Romance Book Reviews

“…beautiful writing… gives the reader a reason to believe in love stories.”  - Romantic Love Books

 

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Maid for Scandal – A Spicy Regency Short Story

November 28th, 2011 by Anthea

AMAZON REGENCY ROMANCE BEST-SELLER!

Miss Anna Harcourt disguises herself as a maid to be near the man she thinks she loves, but little does she know how far this charade will lead her … or how close to scandal!

This spicy Regency-set short story is 14,000 words (45 pages).

Five-star reviewers say:  ”Steamy and satisfying, from start to finish!”

“Absolutely delightful.”      ”Maid for Scandal is a delicious romp!”

 

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Piano Tutor gets a make-over

November 28th, 2011 by Anthea

A hot new look for The Piano Tutor! Since making the change, sales have picked up. Of course, Maid for Scandal’s success has contributed, too.  :)

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New project in the works~

November 15th, 2011 by Anthea

On December 16, I’ll be launching my newest project – a Young Adult urban fantasy series, written under the name Anthea Sharp. Exciting times ahead! Stay posted for more, or check out these links: www.antheasharp.com and the book on Goodreads.

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