James and Penny are back! – Pre-order Your Copy Today

I know that you've been dying to know what happens next for James and Penny after The Light to My Darkness (previously titled Foundation – The Hunted book 5).  And it’s time to put an end to the suspense.  The next book in the series finally has a release date!  And a title.  And a blurb!

A Whirlwind of Color (The Light to my Darkness book 2) is being released November 27th!  Yaaasss!

And the best news?  It’s already available for pre-order on all the major e-book retailers.  Pre-order your copy of A Whirlwind of Color today:

• Amazon
• iBooks
• Nook
• Kobo

Blurb:
One great love.  That’s what every heart craves.  I was lucky enough to find mine when I was 19.  But I wouldn’t describe myself as lucky now.

My husband looks at me like I’m the light of his life.  We live in a penthouse apartment that overlooks Central Park.  My closet it filled with designer clothes and more pairs of shoes than I can count.  I have everything I could possibly want at my fingertips. 

And I’ve accomplished my dream of writing a novel.  I wrote my love story.  Every kiss, every touch, every memory compiled in a manuscript.  The pages make my heart ache, my tears flow freely, and my cheeks hurt from laughter.  My whole life is written on these pages.

I have the perfect husband.  The perfect family.  The perfect life. 

But I don’t remember any of it.

FAQ's About The Hunted series
& Light to My Darkness series

Question - Why did you split The Hunted series into 2 separate series?

Answer -  I didn’t want to call it quits on writing about Penny and James yet.  But The Hunted series was getting way too long (it was originally only supposed to be 3 books).  So Foundation (originally The Hunted book 5) became The Light to My Darkness (The Light to My Darkness book 1).  And The Light to My Darkness series will include at least 3 books (Yay!).

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Question: How many books are there going to be in The Light to My Darkness series?

Answer: The plan is at least 3 books.  4 at the most.

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Question: Can I pre-order paperbacks of your novels?

Answer: Unfortunately not.  But paperbacks will be available on release day though!

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Question: With The Hunted series now split in 2, what is the suggested reading order?

Answer:  The reading order is: Temptation > Addiction > Eruption > Devotion > The Light to My Darkness > A Whirlwind of Color. If you want more details about suggested reading order I’ve created a recommended list HERE which includes all the spin-offs and standalone books I have as well.

*~*Ramblings from Ivy’s couch*~*

What's new: I became an aunt yesterday!  That’s pretty much all that’s new – how can I possibly focus on anything else?  I’m sure I’ll be posting tons of pictures soon.  So if you don’t follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter…now’s the perfect time to start!

Coming soon: The Light to My Darkness book 2 (also known as The Hunted book 6).  I'll be announcing the release date so so soon!  If you haven't read The Light to My Darkness yet you can grab your copy HERE.  In the meantime, it's back to writing for me!

My current obsession: FabFitFun.  I never have enough time to find out the latest trends (because I’m too busy writing of course!).  So when I found out about FabFitFun I was ecstatic.  So many fun accessories, makeup, and other goodies for such a low price.  I’m obsessed.  Also it’s so fun to look forward to something in the mail. Fall is my favorite time of year, so a box filled with autumn goodies...YAAAS please!

And I’m all about a good deal - You can get $10 off your first box with coupon code PUMPKINSPICE at fabfitfun.com

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Christmas In July Surprise Release

If you don’t know it yet – I’m one of those obnoxious people who LOVES Christmas.  Christmas music before Thanksgiving?  Yes please.  Counting down the days till Santa comes?  That’s me!  So how could I resist a little surprise for Christmas in July? 
 
I’m re-releasing James the Christmas Grouch!  This book was previously titled James the Grinch and was only available in the limited edition holiday bundle last December.  But after many requests, I have decided to release it as a standalone novella.  You can grab your copy today from your favorite retailer:

• Amazon
• iBooks
• Nook
• Kobo

Blurb: The stockings are hung, the lights are aglow, and the mistletoe is ready for kisses below. There’s just one problem…none of those decorations are in James and my apartment. 
 
We just started our happily ever after – we’re newly engaged, in a new city, with new friends.  We’ve both given up a lot to make this relationship work, but I never thought I might have to give up my love for Christmas.  How did I not know that my fiancé was a total Christmas grouch?  Don’t get me wrong, I love James Hunter and always will.  But for years, he’s been celebrating an anti-Christmas with his friends. He's lost the Christmas spirit that he had when he was a child. And he doesn't seem to want to thaw his frozen heart.

So I’ve decided that it’s my new mission to make him believe again. And with a little sprinkle of Christmas magic, it just might be possible.

Carved in Ice is LIVE!!! Plus a HUGE Giveaway!

It’s release day!!!  Carved in Ice is officially live.  I can’t to see what you think of the conclusion to the Made of Steel series.  Who will Summer choose – Miles, Eli, or V?  Will she finally get revenge against Don?  And seriously, who is V?  You’ll get answers to all your questions in this book!
 
Carved in Ice is on sale for $4.99 for the first week of release only (regular price will be $6.99) so grab your copy before the price goes up:

• Amazon
• iBooks
• Nook

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*~*GIVEAWAY*~*
I’m doing my biggest giveaway to date for this release.  And all you need to do to enter is to join my Facebook group – The Ivy Smoaksters.  That’s it.  You’ll be automatically entered to win either a kindle or a set of signed paperbacks of the whole Made of Steel series.  Join HERE

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~*~Release Party~*~
Mark your calendars for next Thursday (7/19) at 9 pm EST because I’ll be hosting a release party on my Facebook page.  It’s going to be tons of fun!  Let me know you’ll be attending the live event HERE.

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And if you loved the series, it would mean the world to me if you shared your thoughts in a review once you’ve finished reading:

• Amazon
• Goodreads
• iBooks
• Nook

YAAAAAS! New Book Pre-order is LIVE!

Carved in Ice…coming July 12th.  It’s official!  There’s finally a release date scheduled for the last book of the Made of Steel series!  I can’t wait for you to dive back into Summer’s life this summer (hahaha).  Who will she choose – Miles, Eli, or V?  Will she finally get revenge against Don?  And seriously, who is V?  You’ll get answers to all your questions in this book!
 
Carved in Ice is now available for pre-order.  It’s on sale for $4.99 (regular price will be $6.99) so grab your copy before the price goes up:

• Amazon
• iBooks
• Nook
• Kobo

And don’t forget to add the book to your Goodreads TBR list HERE.

Loved Made of Steel and can't wait to read more about these characters?  Make sure to leave a review letting me know what you thought HERE.

Blurb:

Once upon a time, I dreamed my life would be a fairy tale. But it just so happens that I don’t need a knight in shining armor to save me anymore. I’m made of freaking steel. 

It’s time for answers. Time for vengeance. And time to finally unmask the notorious V. There’s no going back now. 

See what happens in the epic conclusion of the Made of Steel series.

*~*Ramblings from Ivy’s couch*~*

 
I know I promised to have Carved in Ice out this spring, so I’m a teensy bit late.  *Cue the rotten tomatoes.*  But this has been the hardest book I’ve ever had to write.  It’s been in the making on and off for just over a year now.  My husband made me stop writing about Summer before our wedding because it was making me too emotional.  Summer has caused me more tears than I probably shed my whole youth.  It’s just been an incredible journey for me to get these words on paper.  And I’m finally putting the finishing touches on it this week (fingers crossed).  It’s been a long time coming and I seriously can’t wait for you to read the conclusion to this series!!!
 
Also my ramblings won’t be from the couch for much longer.  I just finished cleaning off our porch so I’m moving outdoors to write!  This is my all time favorite time of year to type away behind my computer.  There’s nothing better than writing outside.  Well, except eating outside.  And drinking outside.  Nope, nope writing.  I promise I’m focusing on writing!  Plus you’ll be happy to know that I’m working on the next book in The Hunted series next!  Hopefully you’re putting those rotten tomatoes away now.