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Book Excerpt: “Blood, Sweat and Fears”

Looking for an epic late summer read? Why not pick up a copy of Jean Marie Stanberry’s “Blood, Sweat and Fears”. This action packed drama has been racing up the Amazon charts and intriguing readers all over the world with it’s unique writing style and dual viewpoints.

We hope the following except will wet your appetite for all the intrigue this story induces. “Blood, Sweat and Fears is the first book in the “Heart of a Phoenix” series and it is available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon and on all major e-readers.

“Unfortunately, dinner that night turned out to be a complete fiasco. Alexander was seated with the “stars” at the front of the cafe, wedged between Marika and Maria Gastineau, an alcoholic, bulimic mess of a woman who seemed to have her heart set on seducing him. Continue reading Book Excerpt: “Blood, Sweat and Fears”

A Blockbuster Book Release

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.

Coming soon!

 

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When people lose faith they become hopeless, after hopelessness comes desperation. At this point it seems there is nothing left to lose.  In here, lies the danger.

Jean Marie Stanberry’s new novel “Blood, Sweat and Fears is an action packed thriller that will leave you breathless.  The year is 1980 and tensions are running high in the communist USSR.  Alexander Peterov has a plan to escape his dreary life there and defect to the USA.  He has engineered a plan to seduce a young co worker and marry her in an attempt to get US citizenship.  His elaborate plan backfires when it becomes evident that this young women isn’t as easily manipulated as Alexander has imagined she might be.  As weeks pass and he seems no closer to his goal than ever, Alexander is beginning to get very nervous.   He is not wiling to give up his quest for the perfect life in America.  Before long, his casual attraction has developed into a full fledged obsession and he is becoming more desperate by the moment. 

Jenna Bruce, the object of his affection, seems to be completely unmoved by his attempts to seduce her.  In fact, she files a complaint of sexual harassment against him and despite their close working arrangement, she has been doing everything she can to avoid him.  When another man makes the moves on Jenna at their “Farewell to Paris” celebration, Alexander becomes consumed with jealousy.  As his mental status begins to crumble he finally succumbs to his baser urges and the night ends in a shocking crescendo of violence.

When Alexander finally regains his senses and realizes what he has done he is remorseful.   Unfortunately, he is still not ready to throw in the towel and give up his plans to defect from the USSR.  The deception grows deeper as he weaves an even bigger web of lies to to justify his actions and avoid imprisonment.

Coming to bookstores and all major e-readers on May 1, 2014.  Visit:   jeanstanberry.com or follow her @jeanstanberry