The Courtesan’s Avenger (Desertera #2) Cover Reveal

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m pleased to present the cover and book description for The Courtesan’s Avenger (Desertera #2).

A courtesan on a mission. A brothel ravished by greed. A murder to avenge.

Dellwyn Rutt loves her life as a courtesan. For years, she has enjoyed the simple pleasures and lavish gifts of her trade. Now she wants more: the title of madam.

But Madam Huxley, the brothel’s current proprietor, refuses to name a successor—a problem that is amplified by the legalization of adultery. As the new law sends lusty clients flocking to the brothel, Madam Huxley’s greed grows unchecked at the workers’ expense. Only one outsider seems to care: a self-proclaimed prophet who won’t rest until the unholy institution is abolished.

After weeks of abuse, Dellwyn desperately seeks a way to subdue Madam Huxley’s tyranny. But when another courtesan is murdered, Dellwyn must set her struggles aside and solve the crime. The only problem? All evidence points to Dellwyn’s friends… and to her.

Driven by twisting turns, peppered with witty dialog, and shadowed by unrequited love, The Courtesan’s Avenger is a cozy mystery in a steampunk fantasy world.

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You can add The Courtesan’s Avenger (Desertera #2) to your Goodreads shelves today. It’ll also be available for pre-order soon, but the official launch date is Tuesday, September 20. Stay posted for more info!

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Desertera #2 Title Contest: Final Clue

Thanks to everyone for playing along! There have been some very close guesses (but no winner just yet!), so be sure to submit your final guess ASAP for the best chance of winning. Here’s your fourth and final clue:

For an explanation of the contest, click here.  See bottom of this post for the official rules.

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If you win, which book would you like?(required) The Cogsmith's Daughter (Desertera #1) Desertera #2

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THE RULES

1. The giveaway is open to all readers, both domestic (U.S.) and international.
2. Each reader can submit up to (but no more than) three guesses.
3. There will be four clues in total, and you can submit your guesses at any time.
4. The contest officially ends on August 2nd at 11:59 p.m. EST.
5. ONLY guesses submitted through the official contact form on the posts will be considered. Any guesses submitted through comments, direct messages, regular email, or any other form of communication will be disregarded.
6. The first reader to guess the title correctly will win one signed paperback copy of either The Cogsmith’s Daughter or Desertera #2.
7. If no one guesses the title correctly, the author will choose what she deems the “closest” submission as the winner.

Good luck and happy guessing! The winner and title will be announced this Friday, August 5th.

Desertera #2 Title Contest: Clue 3

Don’t worry, I’m a bit nicer today! Here’s your third clue in the Desertera #2 title-guessing contest.

For an explanation of the contest, click here.  See bottom of this post for the official rules.

Name(required)

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If you win, which book would you like?(required) The Cogsmith's Daughter (Desertera #1) Desertera #2

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Submit

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THE RULES

1. The giveaway is open to all readers, both domestic (U.S.) and international.
2. Each reader can submit up to (but no more than) three guesses.
3. There will be four clues in total, and you can submit your guesses at any time.
4. The contest officially ends on August 2nd at 11:59 p.m. EST.
5. ONLY guesses submitted through the official contact form on the posts will be considered. Any guesses submitted through comments, direct messages, regular email, or any other form of communication will be disregarded.
6. The first reader to guess the title correctly will win one signed paperback copy of either The Cogsmith’s Daughter or Desertera #2.
7. If no one guesses the title correctly, the author will choose what she deems the “closest” submission as the winner.

Good luck and happy guessing! Look out for your final clue on Monday.

Desertera #2 Title Contest: Clue 2

Without any ado, here’s your second clue in the Desertera #2 title-guessing contest!

If you have no idea what’s going on, click here for an explanation of the contest. See bottom of this post for the official rules.

Name(required)

Email(required)

If you win, which book would you like?(required) The Cogsmith's Daughter (Desertera #1) Desertera #2

Comment(required)

Submit

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THE RULES

1. The giveaway is open to all readers, both domestic (U.S.) and international.
2. Each reader can submit up to (but no more than) three guesses.
3. There will be four clues in total, and you can submit your guesses at any time.
4. The contest officially ends on August 2nd at 11:59 p.m. EST.
5. ONLY guesses submitted through the official contact form on the posts will be considered. Any guesses submitted through comments, direct messages, regular email, or any other form of communication will be disregarded.
6. The first reader to guess the title correctly will win one signed paperback copy of either The Cogsmith’s Daughter or Desertera #2.
7. If no one guesses the title correctly, the author will choose what she deems the “closest” submission as the winner.

Good luck and happy guessing!

Desertera #2 Title Contest: Clue 1

Full disclosure: I suck at coming up with book titles. Second to writing the book description, it’s my least favorite part of the writing process.

As such, I’ve lovingly referred to my forthcoming novel (the sequel to The Cogsmith’s Daughter) as Desertera #2. With the publication date creeping ever closer, I’ve finally decided upon a title.

Since it took so long, I thought it would be a little anti-climatic to just announce the title. Therefore, I’ve decided to host a little contest.

Here’s the deal: over the next week and a half, I’ll be slowly unveiling the title of Desertera #2. And one lucky reader will receive a signed paperback copy of either The Cogsmith’s Daughter or Desertera #2 (upon its release).

THE RULES

1. The giveaway is open to all readers, both domestic (U.S.) and international.
2. Each reader can submit up to (but no more than) three guesses.
3. There will be four clues in total, and you can submit your guesses at any time.
4. The contest officially ends on August 2nd at 11:59 p.m. EST.
5. ONLY guesses submitted through the official contact form on the posts will be considered. Any guesses submitted through comments, direct messages, regular email, or any other form of communication will be disregarded.
6. The first reader to guess the title correctly will win one signed paperback copy of either The Cogsmith’s Daughter or Desertera #2.
7. If no one guesses the title correctly, the author will choose what she deems the “closest” submission as the winner.

All right … here’s your first clue. Good luck!

HINT: Remember, this novel is from Dellwyn Rutt’s perspective.

Name(required)

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If you win, which book would you like?(required) The Cogsmith's Daughter (Desertera #1) Desertera #2

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Submit

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Once again, good luck and happy guessing!