22 August 2012

Cover Reveal: A Practical Arrangement

The last few days have been a mixture of image selection, option choosing, tag-line finding, and anxious/excited stomach-roiling waiting.  It was worth every blessed second. Many, many thanks to Elaina at  For The Muse Design !

Without further ado, I happily share my latest cover...
 





۩ A Practical Arrangement, Nadja Notariani ۩



Miss Evangeline Grey, intelligent and sensible, has no desire to marry, her reluctance born from the dire warnings of her overly emotional mother. Her father has other ideas, however, and decrees that unless she weds by the spring, he will choose a husband for her.

Prim and proper Evangeline accepts her father's issue with little more than mild alarm. Knowing herself plain of face and sharp of tongue, she believes herself capable of warding off any perspective suitor. Her plan goes awry when the scandalous seducer, Mr. Thomas Masterson, visits her family's home, for Thomas has learned that he must procure a wife to receive his full inheritance.

When he discovers Evangeline's predicament matches his own, Thomas determines to orchestrate a practical arrangement. A war of wit and word results, and Thomas finds himself ever more beguiled by the soft heart he discovers under Miss Grey's stern, inhibited exterior. Patiently, he endeavors to gain her respect and awaken her passions. As tenuous trust blooms between the rake and the reluctant, unfortunate events – and Thomas' past reputation – threaten to destroy the peace and happiness he has found within the bonds of his Practical Arrangement.

 ~ Nadja

20 comments:

  1. It's lovely. It fits the blurb nicely.

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  2. Thank you so much! I absolutely love the soft and feminine colors. My designer deserves all the thanks. :}

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  3. I ADORE THIS COVER AND WANT TO READ IT NOW!!!!!!

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  4. I was just thinking of the soft beauty this cover radiates. It's stunning! I love it. Your designer did a wonderful job :-)

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  5. It really is a lovely cover! And the title, well, you just know it might be a practical arrangement, but there's more going on there! Congrats Nadja:)

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  6. That is absolutely beautiful, fantastic, and GORGEOUS! Love it and can't wait to read the book!

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  7. Love the cover, Nadja! Beautiful colors! Can't wait to read the book.

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    1. Hi, Anya! I'm having some trouble at your website - I cannot get the blog entry to load up. It reverts me to the homepage over and over...FYI. Maybe it's my browser, but wanted to let you know as it's happened again today.

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  8. I love the colors. And, oh my stars, that DRESS. Oh, how I wish I had the body to wear that kind of dress! But I bet YOU could pull it off, Nadja. :)

    Beautiful cover! Congrats to you and your cover artist. I love pink!

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    1. Ugh! Bare arms give me the *shivers*...LOL. More push-ups...more pull-ups...more plank pose needed. Ha!

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  9. As a guy, I'm less inclined to offer keen judgment in these types of matters, but after reading the book blurb, I think your cover suits very nicely. There's something about the face of the woman not being shown that signifies the hidden qualities she has, and intrigues me a little.

    I think your book will do quite well with this cover. Congrats!

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    1. Mike,
      I LOVE your thoughts! I chose not to feature a face on this cover, thinking to allow readers to 'picture' their own version of 'plain'. Your words hint at so much more. :}

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  10. Thank you, everyone, for your 'Cover Love'!

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  11. Fabulous cover Nadja! I love the blurb and agree with Mike's comment about hidden qualities. So excited for you Nadja! Congrats!

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  12. Nadja, this cover is absolutely gorgeous! What a perfect fit with the story line! Thank you for including the link to FOR THE MUSE DESIGN. Given my struggles for the last two weeks with cover art as I learn about e-pubbing, your cover here will inspire me -- for the next time! Write on!

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    1. Don't forget to check out Anya Kelleye's site as well. She's another fabulous cover designer, and each site has its own 'vibe'! Best of luck, Beth, with your foray into the e-pubbing world. :}

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  13. The cover is enough to convince me that this book needs a-readin'! I've enjoyed your other books immensely and can't wait to get my hands on this one, too. Good Luck!

    ~Mina

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