Sunday, April 10, 2016

THE WEDDING PROMISE--Designing A #Cover For A #Sequel by Karen Rose Smith



When I set out to design the cover for THE WEDDING PROMISE, the sequel to HER SISTER, I knew I wanted to symbolically connect the two in some way. There will be 8 books in my SEARCH FOR LOVE series with THE WEDDING PROMISE. All of the covers have a background with similar colors of sunset. I definitely wanted to incorporate those colors in this cover.
On HER SISTER's cover, I used hands to symbolize the relationship between mothers and daughters, father and daughters and sister with sister. Since the main thrust of THE WEDDING PROMISE is romance that spotlights three couples, I decided to use hands again, only this time I incorporated the hands of a man and a woman making their wedding promise.  I know my readers like to get an idea of what the couple looks like so I added an image of my main couple on their wedding day. 

I have a wonderful cover artist to work with who creates all my indie covers. Judy Bullard easily sees my vision with me. I choose images that I feel are right and she melds everything together into a wonderful color design.  (Click Here To Visit Judy's Website) 


I wrote THE WEDDING PROMISE because I received many emails from readers who requested a sequel!  I hope you enjoy this women's fiction/romance novel. Preview below.

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E-BOOK NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER
Release Date:  June 1, 2016

Beth Crandall has known trauma. Kidnapped from her birth family when she was three, abandoned at a mall by her kidnapper a few months later, traumatic amnesia has prevented memories from plaguing her as she was adopted and ushered into a "normal" life. But a twist of fate reunited her with her birth family recently and now she's attempting to move forward in a way she couldn't before.

As a teenager, Beth's face was scarred in an attack at a group home where her best friend lived. Now Beth is seeing a plastic surgeon, Dr. Sam Benedict, so he can remove the scar. Sam volunteers his time to the foundation Kids Cause which sends doctors all over the world to help children. Sam, who came from an abusive home, feels children need to be listened to and fixed. He and Beth connect on a deep level from the first moment they meet.

Beth has believed a romantic relationship is impossible for her given her background. But during integration into her birth family and throughout a search for her teenage best friend, Sam remains by her side. He helps to heal more than the scar on her face. Neither of them realize that Beth's search for her friend with the help of psychic Gillian Bradley (continuing character from other SEARCH FOR LOVE books) will land them in a fight for their lives.


THE WEDDING PROMISE will also be available in print and audio book formats
after its June 1 launch.  Watch for details.

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AVAILABLE NOW IN E-BOOK, PRINT
 AND AUDIO BOOK FORMATS




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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Karen Rose Smith is an only child who delved into books at an early age. She learned about kindred spirits from Anne of Green Gables, solved mysteries with Nancy Drew and wished she could have been the rider on The Black Stallion. Yet even though she escaped often into story worlds, she had many aunts, uncles and cousins around her on weekends. Her sense of family and relationships began there. Maybe that's why families are a strong theme in her novels, whether mysteries or romances. Her 95th novel will be released in 2016.

Readers often ask her about her pastimes. She has herb, flowers and vegetable gardens that help her relax. In the winter, she cooks rather than gardens.  And year round she spends most of her time with her husband, as well as her four rescued cats who are her constant companions. They chase rainbows from sun catchers, reminding her life isn't all about work, awards and bestseller lists. Everyone needs that rainbow to chase.

Karen looks forward to interacting with readers. They can find her at the links below. 

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THE WEDDING PROMISE will be featured on
AWESOME ROMANCE NOVELS
in June




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