Despite the old saying being 'never judge a book by its
cover', sometimes, we just can't help it! Okay, so we're not judging exactly, but hey - a cute,
eye-catching book jacket can do no harm. Personally, I'm attracted to
unusual-looking covers and the latest find in my recent lunchtime foray into
Waterstones, Tempest Rising, was a pleasant surprise.
Tempest Rising is Nicole Peeler's debut, and part of the Jane True series. The cover is absolutely stunning and I couldn't help but check it out further (and want it on my bookshelf, of course!). Tempest Rising, which is followed by Tracking the Tempest and Tempest's Legacy, is a paranormal romance focusing on half-human heroine Jane True. Here's the synopsis:
Living in small town Rockabill, Maine, Jane True always knew she didn't quite fit in with so-called normal society. During her nightly, clandestine swim in the freezing winter ocean, a grisly find leads Jane to startling revelations about her heritage: she is only half-human. Now, Jane must enter a world filled with supernatural creatures that are terrifying, beautiful and deadly - all of which perfectly describe her new 'friend' Ryu, a gorgeous and powerful vampire. It is a world where nothing can be taken for granted: a dog can heal with a lick; spirits bag your groceries; and whatever you do, never - ever - rub the genie's lamp.
To find out more about Nicole Peeler, head on over to her website, where you can also read the first chapter of Tempest Rising (and it's great!).
