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Cover Reveal: The Gift: Betrayal

October 30, 2016 By JPMcLean 8 Comments

Betrayal Book CoverIt’s ready, and I’m thrilled to share it with you! The cover reveal: The Gift: Betrayal (Update: in 2019, Lover Betrayed replaced Betrayal). The design by Katarina Meglic, a local graphic designer, matches the mood and style of the other original covers in the series. The cover also recreates the opening scene of the book. Credit and gratitude for the original photographs goes to talented local photographer, Annette Reinhart.

Betrayal is scheduled for release on November 15.

Betrayal is not the next book in the series, chronologically speaking, nor is it the last. It’s a re-telling of the first book, Secret Sky (formerly Awakening), but from Jackson Delaney’s point of view. He was Emelynn Taylor’s love interest in that first book. His role was pivotal, controversial, and demanded to be told.

But don’t worry—I’m not done with Emelynn yet. Her story will continue in books to come.

The following is a short teaser from Lover Betrayed (formerly The Gift: Betrayal).

Vengeance for the Forsaken …

When Jackson Delaney’s wife leaves him for his half-brother and empties their bank account, Jackson seeks revenge to quench the fire in his soul.

But first he has to find them.

Jackson and his wife’s brother put aside their warring motives and join forces to mount a search destined to break laws and test their resolve. And when Jackson meets a mysterious young woman with no knowledge of her arcane and powerful gift, he recklessly lures her into his vengeful mission.

What is Jackson willing to risk? And how much will he lose before he finds his way back home?

Lover Betrayed careens on a high-speed chase, from the gentile character of New Orleans to the rugged beauty of the North American west coast.

Cover Reveal: The Gift Betrayal (now Lover Betrayed)

Lover Betrayed rebranded cover replaces Betrayal

Coming November 15!

3D Cover collection for all formats of Secret Sky

The bones for Lover Betrayed are buried in book I, Secret Sky. Pick up Secret Sky from your favourite retailer right here! Or click on the image for more purchase options.

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Filed Under: Book Release, Cover Reveal, The Gift Legacy, The Gift Trilogy, The Gift: Betrayal Tagged With: Annette Reinhart, cover art, Jackson Delaney, JP McLean, Katarina Meglic

Comments

  1. reocochran says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    This is a beautiful cover and I actually studied the other book covers in your series, too. All are very closely tied but have unique details. 🙂

    Reply
    • JP McLean says

      December 14, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you! Each cover is tied to the story in the book. Beaches feature large, as you might have guessed. The first and second are BC beaches, the third is a beach in Bodega Bay, and the 4th is from underneath the Granville Island bridge, another story-specific site. Betrayal is a composite of photos from New Orleans, where the opening scene takes place. Thanks so much for stopping by with your keen observations!

      Reply
  2. Diana Stevan says

    October 30, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Like the cover very much. Fits with your story beautifully! And as you say, Jackson wanted his story told. 🙂

    Reply
    • JP McLean says

      October 30, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Thanks, Diana.

      Reply
  3. denmaniacs4 says

    October 30, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Gorgeous cover, JP.

    Reply
    • JP McLean says

      October 30, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Thanks, Bill!

      Reply
  4. islandeditions says

    October 30, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Looks terrific! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • JP McLean says

      October 30, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Thanks, Susan.

      Reply

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