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Thank you so much for celebrating Dear Hades‘s release with us!

We are honored that so many of you shared this book, posted lovely pictures, left reviews, and attended our release party.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

(If you shared or plan on sharing a post, please tag us @L2L2Publishing so we can feature you!)

We love to publish the kinds of books we love to read, that speak to us, that are great fun, or that we can’t stop thinking about. The entire Dear Hero series feels that way to our team.

We hope you will agree.

Not only that, our authors are the best, and we are so pleased to have been able to publish these books by Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat.

We’re excited to bring you more wonderful books!

Three releases are scheduled for 2024, and we can’t wait to tell you all about them.

In the meantime, take a look at our bookstore to see if there are any titles you’d like to catch up on while we get these new books ready for you to devour.

Happy reading!

And please leave a review of Dear Hades!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Coming soon: Lena’s Privilege by Kristen Stieffel, Silence by Laura L. Zimmerman, and Quell the Nightingale by Michele Israel Harper. Which new book are you most excited about?

Dear Hades

Dear Hades

Dating apps are hard, especially in the world of Greek monsters and demigods.

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7:30 PM

Persephone: You ever wanna murder a deity?

7:34 PM

Hades: . . . Let me guess, your mom?

Persephone: Wow, babe. You’re great at this game.

Rising from the Underworld into the twenty-first century may have seemed like a second chance for Medusa, but love is elusive when heroes would rather slay a monster than date her.

Disliked for his dire prophecies, blind prophet Tiresias would rather make a new life for himself than join heroes on another monster-hunting venture. Perhaps meet someone . . .

The two match on DearHades, a dating app for resurrected monsters, shades, and demigods curated by Hades and Persephone, whose fate hangs in the balance of the app’s success. No pressure.

Caught amongst meddling gods, murderous heroes, and a classic Greek bet, Medusa and Tiresias may have signed up for more than a dating profile.

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Series: Dear Hero Series, Book 3
Genres: Chat Fiction, Myths and Legends
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We want to thank absolutely everyone who had a part in Michele Israel Harper’s launch for her new book, Kill the Beast.

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who participated in her blog tour!

Blog Tour schedule:

Thank you Fiction Aficionado for mentioning Kill the Beast in your Weekend Book Buzz. And thank you Indie Book Magic for including Kill the Beast on your podcast.

And then we simply must thank everyone who shared what they thought of this new book on Goodreads, Amazon, or any other review site. We are so thankful for you! And we’re so glad you’re enjoying it so much.

So many lovely graphics and photographs of both Beast Hunter and Kill the Beast have been shared on social media. Please know we’ve worked hard to retweet, share, or repost each one. Thank you so much!

And to anyone else who promoted Kill the Beast in any way, including telling your friends about it, thank you. We could not have had such a successful launch without you.

We had such a good turnout for Michele Israel Harper’s Facebook launch party. Thank you for celebrating this new release with us!

Harper estimates that she sent roughly 60 ebooks (30 of those were two 15-book series) and mailed 15 packages after the party, and Facebook’s stats say 51 attended the online party. Wow! Again, thank you!

And we simply must thank Laura A. Grace for cohosting and Jebraun Clifford for making the lovely graphics.

It was such a fun night!

The book signing was a smashing success! We want to thank Irvington Vinyl & Books and the owner, Elysia, for hosting this signing for our author.

Also, a huge shoutout to Savannah Goins, Alicia Grumley, and Cameron Steiman for setting up this book signing and release party for Michele Israel Harper.

And thank you to everyone who came out to support our author and her new book! You are the reason we publish these books, and we are so glad you’re enjoying them so much.

Below are a few photographs Cameron Steiman was so kind to take at the party (unfortunately, she isn’t in any of them), and we are so grateful to be able to share them with you. Enjoy!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and either bought or had a book signed. You rock!

We are so thankful for each one of you.

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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This year, two of our titles, Alara’s Call by Kristen Stieffel and Spark by J.M. Hackman, won the 2018 Excellence in Editing Award, sponsored by the Christian Editor Connection.

Not only was Spark also on the long list for the 2018 INSPYs Awards, Alara’s Call is a finalist for the 2018 Realm Awards, sponsored by Realm Makers, and a semi-finalist for the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Awards, sponsored by the Florida Writers Association.

And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better than that, we found out that Ending Fear by Deanna Fugett is also a finalist for the 2018 Alliance Award, sponsored by Realm Makers.

{Check out all of these titles here.}

We are so proud of our authors, and we are thrilled all of the hard work they put into writing the best speculative fiction stories are being recognized.

Did you know we are this year’s bookstore sponsor for Realm Makers?

Each attendee will received a free paperback copy of Beast Hunter by Michele Israel Harper, and all of our books will be on sale for a discounted price in the Realm Makers bookstore.

Most of our authors will be signing their books at the Realm Makers Book Festival on Saturday, July 21st from 7:30-10 PM EST.

{More details here.}

Be sure to snag your favorite title of ours and have it signed by your favorite author!

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

*Realm Makers graphic © Kirk DouPonce of DogEared Design. Used by permission.

Beast Hunter

Beast Hunter

A curse has overtaken Ro's kingdom, blackening the soil, wiping out crops, and bringing ruin. The only people who thrive are the huntsmen, brought in to stem the flow of ravenous creatures. When Ro kills a wolf, an idea begins to form. Could she become a huntress? Before she can act, her father trades her life for his—to a magical beast.

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Ro’s people are starving. A curse has overtaken her land, blackening the soil, wiping out crops, and bringing ruin to all. She doesn’t know what to do.

The only people who thrive are the huntsmen, brought in by the mysterious Gautier to stem the flow of ravenous creatures looking for food.

When Ro accidentally kills a wolf, an idea begins to form. Could she become a huntress? Earn enough livres to feed her family?

But her world is shattered when her father promises her to a beast in exchange for his own life. If she doesn’t go, a curse will fall on her family worse than the one destroying their land. But Ro is determined to save her family another way.

Will Ro have the courage to seek her own fate instead of the one pressed upon her?

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We are pleased to announce that the blog tour for Common, Laurie Lucking’s debut novel, begins tomorrow!

Here is the list of tour stops from our lovely bloggers:

Links will be updated as the articles are posted.

Common releases on Valentine’s Day, and if you preorder, Common will show up on your e-reading device or your doorstep day of release, a perfect Valentine’s gift!

And then be sure to join Author Laurie Lucking for her Facebook party the next day, Thursday, February 15th. She and her co-hosts, Laura A. Grace, Jebraun Clifford, and Michele Israel Harper, will be chatting about all things Common and giving away lots and lots of prizes.

{You can RSVP and join Author Laurie Lucking right here.}

We hope to see you there!

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Common

Common

Winner of the 2019 Excellence in Editing Award from the Christian Editor Connection

Finalist in the 2019 Carol Awards from ACFW, Young Adult Category

Semi-finalist in the 2019 Alliance Awards from Realm Makers

Longlist in the 2019 INSPY Awards, Debut Fiction Category

Semi-finalist in the 2018 CWRC Reader's Choice Literary Lighthouse Award

#1 New Release Banner on Amazon in the Teen & Young Adult Christian Fantasy Category

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One person knows of the plot against the royal family and cares enough to try to stop it—the servant girl they banished.

Leah spends her days scrubbing floors, polishing silver, and meekly curtsying to nobility. Nothing distinguishes her from the other commoners serving at the palace, except her red hair.

And her secret friendship with Rafe, the Crown Prince of Imperia.

But Leah’s safe, ordinary world begins to splinter. Rafe’s parents announce his betrothal to a foreign princess, and she unearths a plot to overthrow the royal family. When she reports it without proof, her life shatters completely when the queen banishes her for treason.

Harbored by an unusual group of nuns, Leah must secure Rafe’s safety before it’s too late. But her quest reveals a villain far more sinister than an ambitious nobleman with his eye on the throne.

Can a common maidservant summon the courage to fight for her dearest friend?

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Genre: Fairy Tale
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Common by Laurie Lucking is our Valentine, and we think it should be yours too.

Common, Book One in the Tales of the Mystics, releases Wednesday, February 14th, and its launch party is the next day, Thursday, February 15th.

Anyone is welcome to come! It will be held online.

Join us to celebrate this stunning new debut and perhaps win a prize or two.

{You can RSVP right here.}

We also have quite the blog tour planned, beginning Monday, February 5th and ending Friday, February 16th.

If you want to know behind-the-scense teasers about Common, the author, and the publishing process, you don’t want to miss these posts by these incredible bloggers.

Blog Tour Schedule:

(The links to each blog post will be updated as they are posted.)

Ebook preorders for Common are now live. We cannot wait to hear what you think of our author’s book.

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Common

Common

Winner of the 2019 Excellence in Editing Award from the Christian Editor Connection

Finalist in the 2019 Carol Awards from ACFW, Young Adult Category

Semi-finalist in the 2019 Alliance Awards from Realm Makers

Longlist in the 2019 INSPY Awards, Debut Fiction Category

Semi-finalist in the 2018 CWRC Reader's Choice Literary Lighthouse Award

#1 New Release Banner on Amazon in the Teen & Young Adult Christian Fantasy Category

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One person knows of the plot against the royal family and cares enough to try to stop it—the servant girl they banished.

Leah spends her days scrubbing floors, polishing silver, and meekly curtsying to nobility. Nothing distinguishes her from the other commoners serving at the palace, except her red hair.

And her secret friendship with Rafe, the Crown Prince of Imperia.

But Leah’s safe, ordinary world begins to splinter. Rafe’s parents announce his betrothal to a foreign princess, and she unearths a plot to overthrow the royal family. When she reports it without proof, her life shatters completely when the queen banishes her for treason.

Harbored by an unusual group of nuns, Leah must secure Rafe’s safety before it’s too late. But her quest reveals a villain far more sinister than an ambitious nobleman with his eye on the throne.

Can a common maidservant summon the courage to fight for her dearest friend?

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Genre: Fairy Tale
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We want to offer a huge “Thank you!” to each person who participated in the release of The Final Paladin.

To each of our readers, bloggers, reviewers, cover reveal team, and social media sharers: We couldn’t have done this without you!

Thank you for making T.J. Akers’ release of The Final Paladin memorable.

We especially want to thank each of the bloggers who hosted a stop on our blog tour.

We are thankful for each one of you!

To our readers: Have you read The Final Paladin yet? We would love to know what you think of it. Thank you for taking the time to read our books and support our authors. You’re the best!

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

P.S. What’s next for L2L2 Publishing? In the next couple of weeks, we will be revealing our full 2018 production schedule, the cover of Common by Laurie Lucking, and more details about new author Pam Halter and her high-adventure book, Fairyeater.

Happy Thanksgiving, L2L2 readers, authors, and team!

The Final Paladin

The Final Paladin

Life for Peg Bowman is rough in the infamous slums of Five Points, New York, but her brother’s murder changes everything. Thrust into incredible worlds beyond any story she’s ever heard, Peg meets Sir Godfrey, an eleven-hundred-year-old knight, trainer of Paladins. He reveals Peg's obligation to protect the Key of Apollyon, a relic of immense power. She is the last descendant of the Paladins and his only hope for keeping it safe. But will she succumb to the key’s lure and wield it for revenge?

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Life for Peg Bowman is rough in the infamous slums of Five Points, New York, but her brother’s murder changes everything.

Thrust into incredible worlds beyond any story she’s ever heard, Peg meets Sir Godfrey, an eleven-hundred-year-old knight from Charlemagne’s court, trainer of Paladins. He reveals to Peg her family’s ancient obligation to protect the Key of Apollyon, a relic of immense power. She is the last descendant of the Paladins and his only hope for keeping it safe.

When Godfrey confides her brother was murdered because of the Key, Peg rejects her calling and demands revenge, a luxury she can ill afford as otherworldly creatures seek her death to claim the Key’s power for themselves.

Can Godfrey and his faithful retinue—Chim the Hobgoblin, Rebecca the Jewish Maven and healer, and Jack the sometimes human and sometimes seven-foot Black Dog—keep her safe and convince her that her calling is worth pursuing? Or will she succumb to the Key’s lure and wield it for revenge?

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Genre: YA Fantasy
ASIN: 1943788219
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The Final Paladin’s blog tour begins tomorrow!

To begin, we have both a historical peek into the world of The Final Paladin with a visual post on Liv K. Fisher’s blog, then a review of the book by Gretchen Engel.

Here is the schedule:

And here is a little more about the book itself:

Life for Peg Bowman is rough in the infamous slums of Five Points, New York, but her brother’s murder changes everything.

Thrust into incredible worlds beyond any story she’s ever heard, Peg meets Sir Godfrey, an eleven-hundred-year-old knight from Charlemagne’s court, trainer of Paladins. He reveals to Peg her family’s ancient obligation to protect the Key of Apollyon, a relic of immense power. She is the last descendant of the Paladins and his only hope for keeping it safe.

When Godfrey confides her brother was murdered because of the Key, Peg rejects her calling and demands revenge, a luxury she can ill afford as otherworldly creatures seek her death to claim the Key’s power for themselves.

Can Godfrey and his faithful retinue—Chim the Hobgoblin, Rebecca the Jewish Maven and healer, and Jack the sometimes human and sometimes seven-foot Black Dog—keep her safe and convince her that her calling is worth pursuing? Or will she succumb to the Key’s lure and wield it for revenge?

Enjoy!

And don’t forget to join us for the Facebook launch party.

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

About the Author:

T.J. Akers desires to be a multimillionaire when he grows up and give his wealth to his favorite causes: churches, schools, and animal shelters. Since the millions have been slow in coming, he’s settled for working as a computer technician for a state university and volunteering at his church and local animal shelter. Whenever possible, he indulges his love of writing stories to entertain people, especially younger readers.

Akers holds a Masters of English from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and can often be found roaming the university’s library, especially the children’s and young adult sections. Librarians have always been his heroes.

He lives with his beloved wife of thirty years, his dog, and two cats. The dog is an excellent writing companion, but the cats have proven to be rather critical. Learn more at www.tjakers.com.

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If you shared the cover during the cover reveal, posted about preorders, endorsed, reviewed, or wrote a blog post, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of Kristen Stieffel’s launch team for Alara’s Call!

We couldn’t have done it without you.

And to all of those who came to the online launch party Thursday evening, thank you!

We had such a wonderful time getting to know each of you and sending out so many prizes.

And we especially want to thank the many bloggers who signed up to participate in the blog tour.

We treasure each one of you!

And to those who purchased and reviewed Alara’s Call, a thousand times, thank you! Your support and continued readership means the world to our authors and our team.

And to those who have yet to read this lovely new release, Alara’s Call returns to full price tomorrow ($4.99), so today is your last chance to get the ebook for $2.99. We hope you love this story as much as we do!

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Alara’s Call

Alara’s Call

Winner of the 2018 Excellence in Editing Award from Christian Editor Connection

Winner of the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Awards from the Florida Writers Association

Finalist of the 2018 Realm Award in the Debut Category from Realm Makers

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Tales are often told of heroes who fulfill ancient prophecies. Alara’s Call is the tale of a woman who gives new ones.

Alara sees visions of other’s futures, but never her own.

A young clergywoman with a fiery passion for her Telshan faith, she has been assigned to a mission abroad but longs to lead a congregation in her homeland. Her father, the prime minister, jeopardizes her dream and her safety when he coerces her into what he calls a diplomatic mission.

But it’s a ruse.

The trip is meant to end with her marriage to the crown prince of a foreign nation, where members of Alara’s faith are persecuted and women oppressed. All for a trade agreement her father is desperate to enact.

But her mentor intervenes and takes Alara to Dorrel, the suitor she left behind. They believe they are safe, but foreign soldiers are under orders to bring Alara to the king’s palace…by any means necessary.

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