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I speed through town, ignoring at least one red light. It seems our restaurant isn't the only place the demons have come out to play today. To humans, the world looks normal. To me, though my angel vision is waning by the second, I can see the demonic twists in every activity. The sun peeking over the horizon is glorious, brightening Shady Creek and reminding us of all things good, yet darkness spreads. I closed my angel eyes to it for too long, and now demons are back for my family. I was such a fool to think they'd leave us alone forever. #ireadya #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #yafantasy #YAlit #whenashrainsdown #ceceliaearl #booklr #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstagrammer

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Check out Before the Ashes by @authorcecelia! A prequel novel in the Kingdom Come series!

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Blog Tour: When Ash Rains Down By Cecelia Earl @ceceliaearl #Review #UrbanFantasy #YA #Paranormal This one deserves a revisit! 😇😈

[authorcecelia]

✨ Have you read the second full-length novel in my Kingdom Come: The Legend of Shady Creek series yet? Book one is FREE and this one follows at just 99cents! ✨ WHEN SMOKE RAINS DOWN ✨ Just when Julia thought the demons were gone for good... ⠀⠀ Julia's brother is in the hospital and won't speak to her. She knows something's up, but heaven forbid someone listen to her for a change. ⠀⠀ Even her supposed guardian angel won't do what's best and give her her sword so she can protect her own brother. ⠀⠀ His rules. His way. ⠀⠀ Sick of fighting with him--and sick of thinking about how annoyingly handsome he is when they argue--she decides to take matters into her own hands. ⠀⠀ Getting her brother out of the hospital and smiling again is one thing. The ash-colored lines appearing on humans and making them apathetic and frightening are quite another. ⠀⠀ Demons are back and they're able to siphon souls--from the living. Not only that, but lines of demonic poison are traveling through humans' veins toward their hearts and altering their emotions. ⠀⠀ Even after Cole returns--distant and unlike himself--Julia doesn't know who to turn to for help. So, in order to stop evil from overtaking those she loves, she decides to seek out the one person she's always mistrusted most--her father. ⠀⠀ Especially after a line appears on her own arm. ⠀⠀ She has no time to lose. ⠀⠀ Being both human and angel is taking its toll, and the poison in Julia's veins is only confusing her further. When Nicholas finally offers to help, should she trust the growing feelings she has for him? Or are they a byproduct of the poison? She may succumb to the poison before she's able to save everyone she cares about. ⠀⠀ If only humans knew about the invisible dangers lurking around them, Julia might have a chance to save them from uncertain death-- or worse, an eternity in hell. ✨ **Book SALE link in my profile** ✨ #bookstagram #whenashrainsdown #ceceliaearl #igreads #instabook #newbookrelease #holidayreads #writersofinstagram #writersofig #amwriting #indieauthors #ireadya #ireadyalit #ireadyafantasy #yabooks #yabookstagram #yafantasy #yafantasybooks #christianfantasy #christianfantasybook #urbanfantasy #yabooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B60kQC9gF1v/?igshid=s2sjusiji0xj

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When Smoke Rains Down  by Cecelia Earl @authorcecelia

4.5 Stars!

When Smoke Rains Down continues where When Ash rains Down ended; with Julia facing more demons and more unanswered questions. The plot was interesting and eventful. Even though the story started kinda slow, it then picked up. It was filled with action and also some mystery. Julia is unsure who to turn to for help and unsure who she can trust when Noah's mood turns dark and gloomy after being in the hospital. She decides to take matters into her own hands to find a way to cure him and find out what happened to him. I enjoyed getting to learn more about Nicholas and more about the angels. I also really liked Mitch as he was a great friend and understanding. I'm looking forward to see what happens in the next book! I would recommend this book to fans of fantasy, paranormal and angels!

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When Ash Rains Down (Kingdom Come #1) by Cecelia Earl @authorcecelia

4.5 Stars!

When Ash Rains Down was a splendid novel for fans of ya fantasy! I really enjoyed the author's take on angels vs. demons. It was exciting and memorable.Julia is a hardworking student. She has two jobs and great grades. All she's focused on this year is graduating early. But her world is turned upside down after a series of events that will change everything.This novel had some great and interesting characters! Julia was a selfless and strong person because she would do anything to take care of her younger brother; Noah and her mom. Mitch was a supportive and a great best friend. And Molly was there to help Julia when she needed it. Cole was laid back and Nicholas was mysterious.There was action, surprises and mystery to this novel that made it unpredictable! It had a well written and fast paced plot, It was hard to put this novel down! It left me wanting to read more of Julia's story and eager to pick up the next installment!If angels, young adult fantasy and romance are your thing, I recommend that you give When Ash Rains Down a try!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32611801-when-ash-rains-down

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Currently Reading: When Smoke Rains Down by @authorcecelia

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It's time to order new Kingdom Come mugs for my series. I ran out of these old ones and have been working on a new design (for mugs and bookmarks). I look forward to finishing my series so I can give away lots of fun swag to you all! #swag #bookswag #ceceliaearl #whenashrainsdown #kingdomcomeseries #kingdomcome #undercoverangel #youngadultangelbooks #yalit #booklover #bookstagram

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Currently Reading: When Ash Rains Down by @authorcecelia 

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Love triangles. Do you love them or hate them?

Personally, I enjoy them. But I’ve  had some Goodreads comments letting me know that not all readers share my opinion. Somewhere I recently read that it might benefit authors to change it up a bit, rather than have the triangle with two guys always going for the same girl, have two girls interested in the one male character.

Have you realized how very true this is in YA fiction?

All of these examples have two guys, one girl:

Scarlet must choose between the two Archer brothers.

  Which will Katniss end up with: Gale or Peeta? This is one case where my favorite does not win the main character’s heart in the end.

Sigh… Will. My favorite. But, Tessa also has the sweet Jem longing for her heart.

Clary’s best friend Simon may not stand a chance against Shadow Hunter Jace.

Bella’s got feelings for her BFF, Jacob, and pale, sparkly Edward.

Elena has to choose between Stefan and Damon. I know which I prefer, how about you?

Zoe’s torn between the love she feels for her best friend, Kieran, and the new, hot guy, Shay.

America must choose between her childhood sweetheart and Prince Maxon. Who do you prefer?

  And however many more love triangles there are out there in YA lit…

Are there different kinds of love triangles? Or are they all the same ol’ same ol’?

The best friend vs the new guy. The nice, cute guy vs the hot, bad guy. The safe, known guy vs. the unknown, dangerous yet protective guy. The girl and the two brothers. The girl chooses between the two best friends, or maybe even blood brothers or parabati.

You get the idea.

What are your favorite, or most loathed, love triangles that you’ve read? What do you love, or hate, about them?

Do you choose NOT to read a series simply because there’s the potential for a love triangle? Which series did you in so that you vowed never to invest in another?

Usually, love triangles lead to Team A and Team B which means some readers choose one over the other and vice versa… which also means there’s a chance of disappointing a large number of readers in the end. Are there love triangles listed above where the majority of readers agree with how the romance turns out for the main characters in the end? Or… don’t?

Now, is there the potential to be a love triangle in my series? Yes… but it’s muted and somewhat unclear. I’ve had readers from book one that had no idea it was even hinted at. I guess it’s all about what you’re reading for and how perceptive you are. My books are little more paranormal and a little less romance, though it’s definitely there, overtly between Julia and Cole, anyways. Book two may make the triangle a little more apparent, and I hope it doesn’t turn you off!

Also know that there will be competition for the boys’ hearts, not just the girl’s! (Meet Mila in book 1.5! Coming soon!)

    What are your thoughts on love triangles where there are girls fighting over a guy’s interest for a change? Have you read any YA lit where this is the case?

I’ve posed lots of questions. Please share your comments, responses, or additional examples below!

Find me on Facebook, twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, (@authorcecelia) or email me ceceliaearl@yahoo.com I’d love to hear from you. And if you check out my books, let me know what you think! I aim to please, so any writer who shares opinions with me can help to shape the future of my stories.

Much love, Cecelia ❤

    #YALit and Love Triangles: Love ’em or hate ’em? Love triangles. Do you love them or hate them? Personally, I enjoy them. But I've  had some Goodreads comments letting me know that not all readers share my opinion.

[authorcecelia]

By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Angels, may the LORD grant us to be protected by them! #amwriting #writersofinstagram #writersofwisconsin #catholic #cleanreads #ceceliaearl #christianfantasy #angelfantasy #pray #prayers #guardianangel (via @roseOyuma on Twitter)

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After the Ashes by @authorcecelia