Cover and Blurb Reveal for Stealing Hearts

Hi All!

Stealing Hearts officially launches August 21.

Check out the cover and blurb below:

A RICH GIRL WITH RULES. A POOR BOY WITH A CRUSH. AND A BLANK CHECK THAT WILL CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOREVER.

Sixteen-year-old Alex Wells has been in and out of foster homes since he was five years old. Without much money and with no parents, he's used his smarts to secure an academic scholarship at the prestigious St. Mary's Academy. When beautiful and down to earth Cassia Johnstone walks into his math class, Alex knows she's the one for him. 

Alex dreams of Cassia being his date for junior prom. There are only two problems. First, unlike him, she's filthy rich. And second, she's into someone else. 

But, when a mysterious bag of money falls into Alex's lap, he comes up with the mother of all plans. One filled with romance, intrigue, and just a little bit of danger. 

Can Alex capture Cassia's attention and convince her to be his date for junior prom, or will his big plan blow up in his face and devastate everyone around him? 

Full of unexpected twists and shocking revelations, this is the third novella in Seven Steps' compelling St. Mary's Academy series. 

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A Sneak Peek at Stealing Hearts (St. Mary's Academy Shorts Book 3)

A Sneak Peek At Stealing Hearts 

(St. Mary's Academy Shorts Book 3)

Hey Peeps!

Great news. I've been working on another novella. In keeping with the theme of the St. Mary's Academy universe -twisted contemporary YA fairytales- I've targeted another strong male character that I am especially fond of.

Aladdin.

I know what you're thinking. What about The Secret Lives of Princesses?

Yes, The Secret Lives of Princesses is loosely based on the story of Aladdin, but it's told from Jasmine's point of view.

Stealing Hearts is also loosely based on the story of Aladdin, but this is told from Aladdin's point of view.

Not to worry. They are two completely different stories. Stealing Hearts will be released first (release date coming soon) and The Secret Lives of Princesses will be released shortly after that.

Now that we have that out of the way, let me give you a little background on Stealing Hearts. Stealing Hearts will follow Alex Winters as he attempts to win the girl of his dreams and help his sister out of some BIG trouble. It's like Aladdin meets Blank Check meets contemporary romance.

Here's a brief scene between Alex and Cassia. Enjoy!

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“And, who’s the lucky girl you’re going to ask to the Spring Fling?” Cassia asked.

You. “Um… I haven’t decided yet,” I replied.

“You’re lying.”

I was indeed lying. “No. Really.”

“You know who you want to ask. Come on, tell me.” She nudged me with one dainty elbow. “Is she cute?”

My eyes raked over Cassia’s heart-shaped face.

“Gorgeous.”

“And smart?”

“Brilliant.”

“Is she a snob?”

“Not in the least.”

She gave me another push but this time I didn’t pretend to be injured. I couldn’t pull my eyes away from her.

She was heartbreakingly perfect.

“So, what’s the problem? Ask her already.”

I shrugged. “I can’t. She’s way out of my league. Plus, she’s kind of into someone else.”

I finally found the will to rip my eyes away from Cassia's sweet face and pick a piece of nonexistent lint from my jeans. If I continued to gawk at her, one of two things would happen. I would confess my undying love and throw myself at her feet, or she would be creeped out and never speak to me again.

Neither one of those things were an option. 

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Keep on the lookout for a cover reveal (if you're on my mailing list, the cover has gotten a fresh new look), release dates, longer excerpts, and more.

Til next time.

Peace Out!

Seven Steps

Cover and Blurb Reveal For The Golden Boy

Cover and Blurb Reveal for The Golden Boy

Hey Peeps!

I wanted to show you all of my new covers, as well as to show you the new blurb for The Golden Boy. As of right now, all of my books are in Kindle Unlimited, so if you are a subscriber, you can read them for FREE.

These covers have been a long time coming.

Do you love them? Hate them? Give me a shout in the comments or via email (info@sevenstepsauthor.com) and let me know what you think of the cover and blurb. I enjoy your feedback and your comments.

--Seven Steps

Blurb:

I fell in love by accident.

I barely knew Julius Samson.
He was the king of the school. I was the queen of the nerds.
We were star-crossed from the beginning.
Still, he held my hand.
Took me in.
Made me feel safe.
He became my sanctuary.
I never wanted to leave his side.
If I could've stayed forever, I would have.
But we could never be.
Because my future depended on ruining his.

Inspired by Megera (Meg) from the story of Hercules, The Golden Boy is a poignant, emotional, young adult contemporary romance about a teen girl's hard choices, loss, and love.

St. Mary's Academy is a young adult contemporary romance series that brings classic fairytale characters to life in a modern day, high school setting. It's filled with angsty heroines, hot heroes, and drama galore. St. Mary's Academy Shorts are shorter stories from within the St. Mary's Academy universe. 

Buy this book today.

 

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A Sneak Peek At The Unedited Prologue for The Secret Lives of Princesses

A Sneak Peek At The Unedited Opening Scene For The Secret Lives Of Princesses, Coming soon. 

Here's a sneak peek at the unedited opening scene for The Secret Lives of Princesses, coming soon. The scene will not be available in the full book. It will be contained within a five-thousand-word short that will be released exclusively to my newsletter subscribers first. To sign up for my newsletter, click HERE.

Prologue

I was late.

The Winter Formal started two hours ago, and I was late.

Breathless, I jumped in my car, a red Maserati dad bought me last Christmas, and sped through the moonlit streets of New York City, anxious to be the princess of the ball tonight. 

Heat from the vents wrapped my toes in warmth while Freedom ‘90 by George Michael blared through the stereo. I bobbed my head and screamed the lyrics to my windshield. 

“There's something deep inside of me. There's someone else I've got to be.” 

The words curled and whispered through every part of me, settling in the deepest creases of my soul.  That’s how I felt these days. Like there was something else I was supposed to be doing. 

Someone else I was supposed to be. 

Someone fun and exciting. A girl who lived her dreams.

I would be that girl tonight. This dance was going to change everything.  

I parked the car three blocks away from the school. Heels in hand, and flats firmly on my feet, I pushed the button on my car keys and listened to the alarm chirp on. 

One could never be too careful in New York. 

I’d just taken my first steps into the street when my phone chimed with an incoming text message.

Bella: Where are you?

Bella and I had been friends since I moved here Freshman year. She was the type of friend who would form a search party if I didn’t answer a text within an hour.  It was nice to have a friend who didn’t allow you to just disappear, even if that friend sometimes disappeared herself. 

I tapped in the message box, ready to tell her I was on my way, when, suddenly, a cavalcade of horns blared in my ears, making them ring. 

Lights blinded me. 

My entire body froze in horror as I watched a yellow taxicab barrel towards me. 

Time slowed down.

My life flashed before my eyes. 

My dad’s graying beard. 

Mom’s red lipstick. 

Aunt Chi smoking Marlborough cigarettes. 

My brothers pulling my hair.

Bella.

Ariel.

My life was about to go away before I’d had a chance to really live it.

The smell of burning tires filled my nose.

An engine gunned.

All the things I’d never done rose into my mind, mocking me.

I’d never graduate high school.

I’d never kissed a boy.

I’d never be a famous painter.

I’d never be… anything.

I closed my eyes, preparing for the impact, when, suddenly, something, or rather someone, scooped me up and tossed me on the air. 

Tires slammed to a stop.

Someone swore.

The smell of hot asphalt and smoke assaulted me.

And then, my hip connected with the concrete, and my body rolled twice along the hard ground before finally sliding to a stop.

What the heck was that? 

THE ART OF TAKING CHANCES IS LIVE!

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“It makes you feel all the feels.And it lets you know that it’s okay to feel it all.”-Cookie O’Gorman,The Art of Taking Chances Foreword

In love, you have to leap to feel the rush. 

From first kisses to second chances and celebrity encounters, this collection of young adult contemporary romance short stories has it all.

 
A forbidden game of truth or dare turns into summer love, a chemistry lab explosion leads to fireworks, a last-minute to-do list becomes an end-of-summer road trip. But first, they’ll have to take the leap.These delightful, swoon-worthy stories will have you ready to take an adventure of your own. 

Take a chance and download the collection free today.

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Whats On Your Summer Reading List?

What's On Your Summer Reading List?

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New Cover. New Blurb. New Sale.

New Cover. New Blurb. New Sale.

Hey guys! Chasing Mermaids has a new cover and blurb. In honor of that, I am dropping the price from 5.99 to .99 this week only. If you haven't already, get your copy of Chasing Mermaids for only .99 until June 30th, 2018. Don't forget to buy your copy today!

https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Mermaids-Marys-Academy-Book-ebook/dp/B076Z4MDFM/

CHASING MERMAIDS

A hot ex-boyfriend. A determined swim star. And a battle of wills that will make you laugh, cry and cheer.

Ariel Swimworthy thought her life was perfect. She was the new captain of her school's swim team, she had a new best friend, and even a shiny new crush to dream about.

And then her father pulled her off the team to join a boring business academy.

Now, the only way to swim again is to accept the help of her ex-boyfriend, Eric Shipman. Eric shredded Ariel's heart when he lied to her, and she's determined not to get back with him. But its hard to be around someone who knows your deepest, darkest secrets. Even harder when that someone will do anything to win you back.

When sparks start flying, and old flames start igniting, what will Ariel do? Follow her dream or protect her heart at all cost? Its a battle of wills and hearts are on the line in this romantic, young adult contemporary romance. Buy it now.

https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Mermaids-Marys-Academy-Book-ebook/dp/B076Z4MDFM/