A Love That Disturbs by Medeia Sharif

I’m delighted to be participating in the Book Blitz for author Medeia Sharif’s A LOVE THAT DISTURBS.

*A LOVE THAT DISTURBS by Medeia Sharif

*Evernight Teen, June 17, 2016

*Purchase from Amazon(merchant sites will be updated on the author's site)

Maysa Mazari is alarmed by her mother’s talk about arranged marriage. As a hijab-wearing Pakistani-American, she wants to find love on her own. Her judgmental Muslim clique has protected her from racist taunts, although the leader is turning on her as Maysa strays from the group because of her attraction to Haydee.

          Haydee Gomez is a former gang member and juvenile detention student. Now living with a clean-cut aunt, she wants to turn her life around, even though one person will never let her forget her roots—Rafe, her abusive pimp. Haydee attempts to pull away from a life of prostitution when she develops feelings for Maysa, although Rafe isn’t willing to give her up too easily.

          Finding themselves in danger from Maysa’s friends and Haydee’s pimp, it’s apparent their love disturbs everyone around them as they fight to stay together.

Author Medeia Sharif

Medeia was born in New York City and presently calls Miami her home. She received her master's degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University. After becoming a voracious reader in high school and a relentless writer dabbling in many genres in college, Medeia found her niche writing for young people. Today she's a MG and YA writer published through various presses. In addition to being a writer, Medeia is a public school teacher. Her memberships include Mensa, ALAN, and SCBWI.
 
You can find out more about Medeia by visiting her blog and connecting with her on Twitter, Goodreads, Instagram and Amazon.

Thanks for stopping by today during Medeia’s Book Blitz. Are you a YA reader? If so, what do you enjoy most about it? If not, why haven’t you given it a try yet? I'm looking forward to reading Medeia's book, what about you?

A special HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all those celebrating today! Hope y’all have a wonderful day.

Piper Morgan Joins the Circus

 
It’s a fun day at Thoughts in Progress as I get to welcome author Stephanie Faris here today as part of her Cover Reveal tour for her upcoming release, PIPER MORGAN JOINS THE CIRCUS.

You can’t help but smile when you look at that enchanting cover illustrated by Lucy Fleming.

Now here’s a short blurb about this delightful book:

        When Piper Morgan has to move to a new town, she is sad to leave behind her friends, but excited for a new adventure. She is determined to have fun, be brave and find new friends.
        And after learning her mom’s new job will be with the Big Top Circus, Piper can’t wait to learn all about life under the big top, see all the cool animals, and meet the Little Explorers, the other kids who travel with the show. She’s even more excited to learn that she gets to be a part of the Little Explorers and help them end each show with a routine to get the audience on their feet and dancing along!
        But during Piper’s grand debut, her high kicks and pointed toes don't go quite as planned. After causing a dance disaster, she has to prove to everyone--especially queen of the Little Explorers, Lexie--that she belongs in the spotlight.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Stephanie Faris knew she wanted to be an author from a very young age. In fact, her mother often told her to stop reading so much and go outside and play with the other kids. After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism, she somehow found herself working in information technology. But she never stopped writing.

Stephanie is the Simon & Schuster author of 30 Days of No Gossip and 25 Roses, as well as the upcoming Piper Morgan series. When she isn’t crafting fiction, she writes for a variety of online websites on the topics of business, technology, and her favorite subject of all—fashion. She lives in Nashville with her husband, a sales executive. 

For more on Stephanie and her writing, visit her website and her blog, as well as connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thanks so much for stopping by today during Stephanie’s visit. What are your thoughts on this cute cover? What’s the first thing that catches your eye?