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Release day for The Gift: Betrayal

November 15, 2016 By JPMcLean 9 Comments

Betrayal Book CoverIt’s Release day for The Gift: Betrayal! The latest book in the Gift Legacy leaves home today. It’s interesting how each book crosses that threshold with a personality. The first one, Secret Sky (formerly Awakening), was shy and tentative; Hidden Enemy (formerly Revelation), the second one, sprinted through the gate like a colt on new legs; the third book, Burning Lies (formerly Redemption), pawed the ground then charged off; number four, Lethal Waters (formerly Penance), crept out in the middle of the night. Betrayal swaggers. It’s got attitude.

Chronologically speaking, Betrayal isn’t the “next” book in the Gift Legacy series. It’s more like book 1.5. It’s Awakening Redux—this time told in Jackson Delaney’s voice. This is his story. Jackson was Emelynn Taylor’s love interest in Awakening. He was controversial, his role was pivotal and his story demanded to be told. You may not forgive him, when you turn the last page, but you won’t forget him.

Warning: reading Betrayal will spoil Secret Sky (formerly Awakening) for you. I recommend you read Secret Sky first. Here’s what two of my favourite authors have to say about Betrayal:

JP McLean possesses her own unique gift: the ability to bewitch her readers with her boundless imagination.

– Elinor Florence, Bestselling Author of Bird’s Eye View

Exciting action and conflict of loyalties make this a fantastic page-turner.

– Kristina Stanley, Bestselling Author of the Stone Mountain Mystery Series.

Lover Betrayed rebranded cover replaces Betrayal

3D Cover collection for all formats of Secret SkyAnd if you’d like to read Secret Sky first, you can pick it up with one click right here. And if ebooks aren’t your thing, click on the cover for more purchase options.

Endorsement for The Gift: Betrayal

November 10, 2016 By JPMcLean 3 Comments

Elinor Florence's testimonial in support of The Gift: BetrayalI’m thrilled to share another endorsement for The Gift: Betrayal. This one is from Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestselling author Elinor Florence, who is not only a tremendous writer, but also an incredibly dedicated researcher. She honours Canadian veterans, and I’m proud to have her endorsement.

In this riveting recast of events that took place in Awakening, the viewpoint shifts to that of Emelynn Taylor’s first love, the darkly handsome Jackson. He may possess the same mysterious, life-altering gift as Emelynn does, but he has a very different perspective — especially when it comes to affairs of the heart. Author JP McLean possesses her own unique gift: the ability to bewitch her readers with her boundless imagination.”

– Elinor Florence, Bestselling Author of  Bird’s Eye View

Photo of Elinor Florence in a gardenElinor Florence

Elinor’s latest book, My Favourite Veterans: True Stories From World War Two’s Hometown Heroes is a collection of interviews with her favourite WWII veterans. Elinor writes a popular blog, Wartime Wednesdays, in which she shares these interviews, and many more interesting and heart-warming stories. She meticulously researches all of her work. Check it out. You’re sure to learn something new about Canada. Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. Please take a moment from your busy day to remember the men and woman who gave so much to each of us.

November 15 is the release date for The Gift: Betrayal. It’s on preorder right now and will be available in paperback and ebook at all the usual outlets. Watch this space for another endorsement for The Gift: Betrayal coming soon.
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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