It’s been a few months while I’ve split my attention between writing this latest chapter in the Streetlights Like Fireworks series and working on another new project. As always, I’ve enjoyed every moment of creating another Jack and Lauren adventure. I’ve come to love writing these characters and intend to write more about them going forward (sometimes, though, I imagine the two of them suddenly looking up at me and asking, “Do you mind?” as I continue to peer into their lives). This time around, I have to admit I wasn’t quite sure how this new one would go over. I wondered if the story might be just a little too dark or some of the themes slightly too mature for what started off as a purely YA series. So far, though, the word is good! Knock wood, of course, but I’ve been stunned to see how much positive feedback has come my way this week as this new book has hit the shelves. It’s immensely gratifying to learn how much readers care about these two characters—Jack and Lauren—as they continue to develop and change as more mature characters, come to terms with their psychic abilities and, as a result, take on greater risks. I’m really excited to have this new book out there and, from what I’ve been hearing, I’m not alone on that score.
A very special thanks to those of you who offered to read and review the ARC version! I was stunned to see that there are now 53 reviews (4.9 star average) on This Gem in My Hand on day one! This is definitely a first for me and I can’t thank all of you enough. Your reviews have made a huge difference in launching this new book!
Here’s what Jack and Lauren are up to this time:
A haunting vision of a forgotten girl. A house holding dark secrets. A spirit caught within a trap. Just when Jack and Lauren thought they were taking a vacation.
When Lauren first sees the forgotten girl, she does her best to ignore her vision. She and Jack are heading back to Richmond for the first time together and, right now, she just doesn’t need any ghosts following her around. As it turns out, ghosts aren’t that easy to shake.
Soon, a seeming coincidence gets Lauren and Jack involved in a paranormal investigation within a historic home. There are, in fact, poltergeists in the house but Lauren soon learns there are others remaining for much darker reasons. Now, she and Jack have just a few days to rescue a spirit caught within a trap. That would be tough enough but it’s even tougher when the one who’s kept him there will do anything, even kill, to keep things as they’ve been for nearly a century.
Click here to snag a copy of This Gem in My Hand (Streetlights Like Fireworks # 4). By the way, for this week the Kindle version will be $0.99 during the release launch.
If you’re in the UK, here’s that link to grab a copy of This Gem in My Hand (Streetlights Like Fireworks # 4) from Amazon UK.
Thanks to everyone who’s been part of this book launch!
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