Sending out congratulations to our fabulous author, Jean Marie Stanberry.  Her newest book “Blood, Sweat and Fears” was officially released on May 1 with very little fanfare, but sales were still brisk placing it at #5 in Kindle sales for the day of release.  It topped the sales not only in the US, but also Brazil and Great Britain.

“Blood, Sweat and Fears” was originally slated to release in December, but it’s debut was held up by our legal department.  After the decision was made to put the brakes on “Blood” we made the decision to release “The Illusion of Order” instead, which was meant to be the second book of the “Heart of a Phoenix” series.  “Blood, Sweat and Fears” was reworked and written from the dual perspectives of both clashing main characters and it was approved for release.  If you have not yet read “The Illusion of Order” you might want to read “Blood, Sweat and Fears” first, but it is not necessary as all Jean’s books stand alone brilliantly.

“Blood, Sweat and Fears” is a dramatic tale of one young woman’s betrayal and exploitation by her own parents as she is thrown into life in the fast lane, too young and clueless to be completely on her own, far away in a foreign country where she knows no one and barely speaks the language.

Unfortunately, her parents aren’t the only one’s determined to exploit her for their own purposes.   A co worker hailing from communist USSR has arrived in Paris with his own elaborate plan in place.  A plan that if executed correctly,  will allow him to defect to the United States.  Unfortunately, things don’t always go according to plan…

I am completely certain you will enjoy Jean’s riveting new book.  This novel is not ideal for young teens as it does contain some sex and graphic violence.  I believe all others will find this book is hard to put down.