Kickstarter and Giveaway: The Stolen Tears Series by Cortney Pearson

Title: Chosen Guardian

Series: The Stolen Tears Series #1
Author: Cortney Pearson
Publication Date: May 25th 2021

Print Length: 344 pages
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance

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“This story by an accomplished YA writer is jam-packed…The action moves so quickly that the reader is fully engaged to the very last page.” –Publisher’s WeeklyBookLife Prize

Tears are used to steal magic. Stolen magic equals slavery. I must take up the fight.

In an emotionless world, tears are a precious commodity, valued for their magic and sold on the black market. When I find a vial of these enchanted tears, it paints a target. The ruthless Arcaian soldiers use tears to steal magic, and now they’re after me.

I can’t defend myself against an army. My only chance of survival is aligning myself with a rogue soldier. Talon is rugged, battle-scarred, and full of heavily guarded secrets that keep us both in danger, but I can’t help how drawn to him I am. But what happens when I discover his darkest secret of all?

With Talon’s wavering allegiance, there’s no one I can trust. The tears have chosen me as their guardian, and I’ve got to keep them from falling into the wrong hands. If I fail, my people and their magic will be enslaved to the Arcaians forever.

If you like bold twists, riveting worldbuilding, and slow-sizzle romance, find out why readers are calling Chosen Guardian “magically delightful!”

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EXCERPT:

“I took you on once. I’m fairly certain I could do it again.”

Confrontation and challenge bud in her eyes. “You only got away because Talon intervened. He won’t this time.”

Magic merges into place, seeping out like blood from a fresh wound. I throttle it down.

Instead of the heated argument I anticipate, or even the fist I’m hoping she’ll swing at me, her eyes harden.

I’m far too aware of our audience. All eyes are pegged to us, waiting for a show. Zeke fingers a blade, ready to intercede.

Shasa notices them too. Her mouth widens into a mirthless, knowing smile. I don’t like the look of that smile.

“Does Talon spark your lips with his magic when he kisses you? No? You should ask him to sometime—it will rock your—”

“Forget this.”

I push past her. It’s all I can do to simply walk, to keep the energy chained. I want to slap her, to act out in some way, but something tells me that’s exactly what she’s waiting for. I haven’t been training lately. I don’t really know if I can match her in a fight. Plus, she just got her magic back—I just saved her! I’ve never bested Talon in a fight, and I’m sure she’s right about that. I would lose.

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THE COMPLETE SERIES:

Back the Stolen Tears Series Kickstarter project here!

The purpose of this Kickstarter is to raise funds to launch Special Edition hardcovers of the 3 full-length books in the series as well as to offer an exclusive book box!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Cortney Pearson is the USA Today bestselling author of the Stolen Tears series. She writes fantasy worlds brimming with adventure, loyalty, and romance, from wizards, to ghosts, to pirates. She is the mom of four cuties, loves classical music, chocolate, slow-burn kissing scenes, and sparkles. Not necessarily in that order.

Stay up-to-date in her FB group, Cortney's Secret Keepers.

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GIVEAWAY:
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