Cover Reveal: Desperate Trails by Mila A. Ballentine

Author: Mila A. Ballentine

Genre: Romance / Suspense / Mystery

Audience: 18 + 

Credits

Cover Artist/Graphic Design: D_Samudu

 Graphic Design: Sachin81

 Cover Concept: Mila A. Ballentine

If the opportunity arose, Drew Tanner would probably trade places with just about anyone. He wasn’t a stranger to misery, but he had an unquenchable need for acceptance that spanned his entire childhood leading up to the present. Throughout that time, he saw how elusive and fickle the nature of love could be, and experienced unyielding misfortunes until a newfound friend made those hellish moments somehow bearable.

Despite his new friendship, things at home continue to deteriorate, making it difficult for him to cope with the situation, let alone breathe. But, an opportune moment arises out of his suffering that will potentially change the course of the life he’s known and he’ll have to decide if he wants to continue living this way or choose a new path, a decision that could change his life forever. Whatever he decides, Drew’s life is about to change, and there is no guarantee that his life will change for the better.

Mila A. Ballentine is a mystery writer who doesn't shy away from writing about things that grasp the core of her imagination. Her writing is an extension of her mind's eye and there is always an element of truth in each of her books. She studied Creative Writing and Communication Arts at a City University of New York. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling or doing anything that allows her to put her creative energy to use.

In her own words…

My writing style is an extension of my wide-ranging imagination. I try to write my stories as if I have walked in the character’s shoes. Like most of my characters, I have many-sides. I enjoy exploring the struggles, triumphs, and vulnerabilities in their lives. After all, they are an important part of the story. Therefore, I strive to make the reader care about what happens in their lives.

What can you expect from a book written by Mila A. Ballentine?

 “Author Mila A. Balletine’s originality shines through all of her stories. She is creative, adventurous, and honest about everything that goes into the pages of her books. If Mila were to get lost in the woods, she would use her time wisely. Her senses would be alert and her creativity would skyrocket through the roof.  Mila would find a way to write a story on a leaf. Besides Mila being a good author, she is bubbly, outgoing, and extremely shy, but don’t let her coyness fool you.  Her characters are strong, honest, and ready to jump into an adventure without hesitations.” ~ Author S.J. Dennery

 

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You can connect with Mila on the following social media:

Twitter: @Milaaballentine

Facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/milaballentine

Thin Skin Soul Pinned: Revamped Cover

**An Award Winning Best Seller**

Same Story, New Face...

A Paranormal Mystery Thriller

Blurb

Marie Tousant was an adventurous child, living a happy life until she had an untimely encounter with an entity in her back yard. From then on, she was no longer the same child, but even so, her parents were determined to maintain some sense of normalcy in her life. Although, they soon realized that, that notion did not apply.

Years later, hunting season begins, but Marie is the prey, pursued by practitioners of the dark arts, and they do not intend to let her slip away this time. However, a conflicting power emerges and shares secrets that may save Marie from the grasp of evil. Regardless of the dangers they face, Marie’s allies are willing to protect her; it becomes clear that Marie is in for the fight of her life, and there is no telling if she will come out of this ordeal alive.

Author Bio

Mila A. Ballentine is a mystery writer who enjoys writing Historical, Crime, Paranormal, and Science Fiction mysteries for a general audience. When she is not writing, Mila likes learning about other cultures, traveling, and doing anything that allows her to put her creative energy to use. Her paranormal novel Thin Skin Soul Pinned received an award at the 2014 New York Book Festival in the Science Fiction category.

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Find Mila on the following websites: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milaballentine

Blog: milaballentine.blogspot.com

Tumblr: http://milaballentine.tumblr.com/

Twitter: @MilaABallentine

Mila A. Ballentine's Best Sellers & Other Worthy Books Tour and Giveaway

Best Seller 

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The Mysterious Musings of a Precarious Heart

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★★★★★

  

Blurb:

The Paine’s new home on Zephyr Street was a fresh start for the young family but the comfort of their new sanctuary quickly fades when a stranger invades their picturesque home and tarnishes everything that they hold dear. Their daughter Lilac’s life is forever changed and her troubles bring them more than their fair share of sorrow.

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My Review:

S.J. Dennery’s writing style draws the reader in by injecting situation we all face, no matter our age, class, or gender. I'm amazed that this book was written by a high school student. It's a young adult novel written with that age group in mind, but it was written in a manner that allows an adult to savor the message the story has to offer. 

From the start, I sensed this would be a unique story and it met and exceeded my expectation.  The main character Lilac Payne is a high school student who lives in an era unlike our own, on earth after it went through a transformation beyond our wildest imaginings.

Lilac's the girl next door, but not the kind you'd expect. She's not drop dead gorgeous with immaculate hair with a body shape that other girls would envy, but like most teens, she wants to fit in. If that didn't make her life difficult enough, her peers ridiculed her every chance they got. It took a toll on Lilac, a teenager who happened to be a different breed of human. Thankfully, she makes friends who help her through the difficult times to come.

Budding friendships, deception, betrayal, and unimaginable losses play a central part of this young adult mystery. The ending, is a memorable one, so pay attention, clues lie in unexpected places, but most of all, you won’t know the truth until the very end. I won’t give anything away; you’ll have to read the book to find out for yourself. The Mysterious Musings of a Precarious Heart is a book any parent can buy for their teenager and not have to worry about them stumbling upon graphic sexual content or questionable behavior that is fashioned in a way that makes it look cool or acceptable.

I highly recommend The Mysterious Musings of a Precarious Heart to readers of paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and coming of age mysteries.

★I give this book a well deserved 5 Stars. I would even read it to a teenager.★

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Best Sellers

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On The Isles of Mozambique

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Thin Skin Soul Pinned  

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Blurb:

Exotic items are invaluable and some only come around once in a lifetime. Marie Tousant, a native of the Bayou, finds herself in a dilemma when practitioners of the dark arts embark on an eternal hunt. An opposing force materializes and shares secrets that may save her from the grasp of evil. Fortunately, her allies are willing to protect her, even if it cost them their lives.

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Goodbye Reality

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Blurb:

While on a road trip, two friends make a pit stop in a quaint town. They spend more time there than they anticipated. It’s debatable if they’ll ever reach their destination or if they’ll live.

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Worthy Mentions

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Spent Lives 

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The Blurb:

 François Laurent grew up in the shadow of what happened all those years ago and his life hadn’t been the same since. He tucked the memories of that day away in a dark corner of his mind, but hurtful things don’t stay hidden for long. His painful secrets resurfaced when a crime fragmented their charming town and François Laurent found himself in the midst of it all. As a result, he pursued Maureen Leatherby, the town’s kooky foreigner. She was always willing to assist patrons when the occasion arose, but it always came with a price.

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The Legend of Turtle Pond:  The Initiation of Tabitha Obrien

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The Blurb:

The Legend of Turtle Pond chronicles the voyage of the Obrien family as they traveled across the Atlantic in the 19th century to Astonia, a land where trickery runs rampant and tests their endurance and strength of character. Opportunities were ripe for the picking, but they would have to conform, and the cost was more than they had imagined.

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Desolate Terrain

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Blurb:

Living in the quiet town of Chesapeake, Nevada had a way of making residents feel safe. Sadly, an atmosphere that took years to build is shattered overnight and their beloved town is thrown into the spotlight. Deputy Constance Stone and Sheriff Harper Collins are entrusted with the task of resolving the matter and together they set out to solve a crime. The situation deteriorates when a series of crimes, including murder, rock the town. Opportunities unfold for Constance, but it could not come at a worse time. She teams up with an unlikely ally. Despite their differences, the pair combine their skills and their partnership aids in Constance’s pursuit to uncover the criminals responsible for terrorizing their picturesque town.

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Author Bio

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Best Selling Author S.J. Dennery, is a carefree seventeen-year-old with a vibrant imagination. She is an assistant/critique partner to Best Selling Author Mila A. Ballentine and a senior in high school.

Mila A. Ballentine is a mystery writer who doesn't shy away from writing about things that grasp the core of her imagination. Her writing is an extension of her mind's eye and there is always an element of truth in each of her books. She studied Creative Writing and Communication Arts at a City University of New York. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling or doing anything that allows her to put her creative energy to use.

What can you expect from a book written by Mila A. Ballentine? S.J. Dennery?

“S.J. Dennery has a surreal imagination. I marvel at some of the scenarios she comes up with when we’re working on a story.  I admire her skill and I look forward to reading anything she writes.” ~ Author Mila A. Ballentine

 “Author Mila A. Balletine’s originality shines through all of her stories. She is creative, adventurous, and honest about everything that goes into the pages of her books. If Mila were to get lost in the woods, she would use her time wisely. Her senses would be alert and her creativity would skyrocket through the roof.  Mila would find a way to write a story on a leaf. Besides Mila being a good author, she is bubbly, outgoing, and extremely shy, but don’t let her coyness fool you.  Her characters are strong, honest, and ready to jump into an adventure without hesitations.” ~ Author S.J. Dennery

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