{"id":3872,"date":"2022-02-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/?p=3872"},"modified":"2022-05-09T13:20:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T03:50:43","slug":"beta-readers-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/18\/beta-readers-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"Beta Readers Wanted"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Winter\u2019s Mother 1<\/i><\/b> beta manuscript is now ready. If you would like an opportunity to provide feedback on this book, please apply to join my Beta Team below.<\/span><\/p>

I am happy to provide FREE review copies of the previous books in this series if you need them to catch up with the saga so far. I just ask that you leave a short, honest review on Goodreads and\/or Amazon for these books if you do claim the review copies.<\/span><\/p>

Please Note: You can claim the Winter’ Thrall\u00a0 ARC by applying to join my Beta Team. The link will be sent out in your welcome email.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Jasper brushed a finger across Neve\u2019s cheek. \u2018Right now, you have me wishing I could read minds.\u2019<\/p>

For a few precious seconds, she forgot to breathe. Then she let out an anxious laugh. \u2018I\u2019m kinda glad you can\u2019t.\u2019 She skulled the rest of the drink to break their eye contact and regain some composure.<\/p>

The moment she lowered her empty bottle, Jasper whisked it away. He dropped it along with his own empty one on the ground. Moving closer, he cupped her chin in his hand. \u2018You are the most beautiful girl I\u2019ve ever seen, Neve.\u2019<\/p>

Wow. Just wow.<\/em> He had rendered her speechless. As his lidded eyes zeroed in on her lips, she lost herself in their big, brown orbs, twinkling with specks of red and gold. This is happening. I\u2019m about to have my first kiss! <\/em>The world disappeared around her as Jasper became the extent of her awareness.<\/p>

The sound of a throat clearing broke the spell. \u2018Well, well, well. This must be Jasper Rowan, self-proclaimed king of the school. Looks like we found him in his natural habitat: seducing a sweet, young virgin.\u2019 The insanely beautiful man\u2019s eyes locked with Neve\u2019s. At first glance, he appeared elvish thanks to his long, blond hair and pointed ears. But Neve noticed the golden radiance of his skin.<\/p>

He must be an enlightened fae, and by the Gods he is stunning. <\/em><\/p>

The enlightened guy\u2019s lips curled into a smirk.<\/p>

\u2018Who the hell are you?\u2019 Jasper demanded in a tone more venomous than Neve had thought possible for such a charming boy. \u2018And what gives you the right to barge into my house and interrupt me?\u2019<\/p>

Bells tinkled as a girl in an elegant gown sashayed forward. \u2018I am Elna, and this is my twin brother, Erik. We are the real royalty here. Our mother Estelar is an elvish princess. I\u2019m sure you have heard of her.\u2019<\/p>

\u2018Right,\u2019 Jasper scoffed, \u2018and what brought you out of the woods today?\u2019<\/p>

Erik shifted his gaze from Neve to Jasper. \u2018Do not mock us, boy<\/em>. Do you not understand who or what we are?\u2019<\/p>

Released from his magnetic gaze, Neve took in the sight of the twins standing side-by-side. They looked almost identical. Aside from her feminine curves, only colouring distinguished Elna from Erik. Where Erik wore bright pink streaks through his blond locks, Elna had bright green. The neon wisps of hair were not the result of dye, but an extension of their main auras: outward displays of their personalities for all to see.<\/p>

Jasper shrugged. \u2018You\u2019re fae, so what?\u2019<\/p>

\u2018Are you unaware of the enlightened and our superiority? You should look us up, ignorant fool,\u2019 Elna chimed in. \u2018As for our right to be here. You did extend the invitation to all<\/em> students of Gaeilge High. That now includes us. We thought tonight would be the perfect opportunity to meet our new subjects. Oh, and to knock you off your throne.\u2019<\/p>

Neve despised the tone they took with Jasper. How dare they talk to him like this! In his own home, no less.<\/em><\/p>

Erik shot her a fierce look.<\/p>

Shit! Did he read my mind?<\/em><\/p>

\u2018What is your name, sweetheart?\u2019 asked Erik.<\/p>

\u2018Neve. Neve Winters.\u2019<\/p>

A flash of recollection followed by respect showed in his eyes. \u2018Figures we\u2019d find Jasper Rowan sucking up to the most powerful mage in the school. Would you like to join us for a drink, Neve?\u2019<\/p>

The extent of Erik\u2019s research impressed her, but not enough to shake her crush on Jasper. \u2018No thanks. I\u2019d rather stay here and hang with my friend.\u2019<\/p>

Erik\u2019s expression transformed into pure, unadulterated shock. \u2018I doubt you would call him a friend if you knew what he had planned for you, sweetheart. You have offended me, Neve, and I don\u2019t take kindly to insults. I\u2019m going to extend the olive branch this once because I understand you are young and na\u00efve. Consider your options more carefully this time. Would. You. Like. To. Join. Us?\u2019<\/p>

With rage building to bursting point, Neve jumped from her seat and glared at Erik. \u2018I\u2019m aware of Jasper\u2019s intentions, thank you very much. I am also okay with them. You, Erik, are a pompous buffoon. My answer is still no.\u2019<\/p>

\u2018I see. If that\u2019s how you want it, consider the battlelines drawn. See you at school on Tuesday, Neve.\u2019 After scowling at her, Erik turned and strode away with Elna in tow.<\/p>

Neve huffed. \u2018The nerve of those two.\u2019 She turned back to gaze upon an awestruck Jasper.<\/p>

\u2018Thank you for sticking by me, Neve. The way you stood up to them was incredible.\u2019 An impish gleam twinkled in his eyes. \u2018I\u2019m curious, though: what did you think my intentions were?\u2019<\/p>

She felt her cheeks flush. \u2018I know what you\u2019re like with girls, Jasper, so it wasn\u2019t a stretch to assume you wanted in my pants.\u2019<\/p>

Jasper laughed. \u2018You, my dear, are a lot more fun and much wiser than I gave you credit for.\u2019 His eyes darkened with lust. \u2018So, about those pants of yours\u2026\u2019<\/p>

Panic seized Neve\u2019s nerves. Jasper\u2019s proposition made his intentions clear. While she wanted him, Caitlin\u2019s voice whispered in her mind like the proverbial angel on her shoulder. Damn it! I thought I was ready for this<\/em>. Instead of hinting at her cowardice, she flashed him a wicked grin. \u2018I do intend to give you what you want, but it\u2019s not gonna happen tonight. You, my dear, are going to have to wait.\u2019<\/p>

\u2018Oh, so you want me to chase you more?\u2019<\/p>

\u2018Don\u2019t guys like you enjoy the pursuit?\u2019<\/p>

He sucked in an audible breath. \u2018We do.\u2019<\/p>

\u2018Then consider me your prey.\u2019 Leaving him slack jawed, Neve walked back inside to join her friends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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