I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the DESIGNED BY DESTINY by Maya Tyler Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my
post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Maya Tyler
Pub. Date: November 15, 2022
Publisher: Tirgearr
Publishing
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 216
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, iBooks, Kobo
After a painful break-up in university, Bethany Clarke has sworn off love to focus on her career. From her humble South Side beginnings to her position as an architect intern at a prestigious Chicago firm, she's proven to be a hard worker and is proud of her accomplishments. In three years, she’ll be a fully licensed architect which is more important to her than anything else.
Confirmed bachelor Nicholas Grey is more than the playboy perpetrated by the
tabloids. Now his position as CEO of the architecture firm Grey & Company
is on the line, and his mother’s interference is making things more difficult.
Nick’s committed to his work, but, in order to be taken seriously, he needs to
land a huge project. A stable personal life will help guarantee the contract.
Fairy Godmother Faye Delmore hears Nick’s plea and steps in to help. Posing as
a publicist, she suggests a strategy to polish his public image, which includes
convincing Beth to play his wife. Faye knows Nick needs the huge project to
save his job, but she also knows he needs Beth in his life.
What happens when you add a fairy godmother who loves playing matchmaker into
the equation? A future designed by destiny.
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Why Paranormal Romance?
Designed by Destiny is more contemporary in nature than
my previous books. I’ve described it as a paranormal-contemporary romance to
tether reader expectations. A misled reader is an unhappy reader. Therefore, I
define this book as a hybrid subgenre of romance, including elements of both
paranormal and contemporary.
Paranormal includes any
elements that are beyond scientific explanation. My story includes fairy
godmothers who are actual fairies. They even come with a crystal ball and some
special abilities. Contemporary broadly refers to stories that occur in the
post-World War II era. My story occurs in present day.
Although, contemporary romance
novels with a hint of magic are not uncommon, the combination of paranormal and
contemporary is a bit of a contradiction in terms of conflict. Paranormal tends
to have more external conflict while contemporary focuses on internal conflict.
Designed by Destiny has both. Without
giving away too much…
External Conflict
The public’s perception of
Nick based on his past reputation. Younger Nick had a penchant for parties and
woman, garnering himself quite the reputation as an irresponsible playboy. That
was then. Nick has since matured. He’s a professional architect and recently
appointed CEO of his family’s architecture firm. Unfortunately, based on his
past reputation, it’s difficult for others to see him in a new light.
Especially with his mother actively sabotaging his credibility.
Internal Conflict
Beth’s views on love are based
on her devasting college break-up. It was more than the end of a romantic
relationship. It was the external confirmation of every derogatory thought Beth
ever had of herself. She grew up in an economically-challenged, single-parent
home. Her mother had to work multiple jobs to keep a roof over their head and
food on the table so Beth learned early to be independent. She also knew she
wanted a different life for herself. Achieving her dream of becoming an
architect would take hard work, and Beth was up for the challenge. In
university, she finally felt equal and accepted by her peers. Leland had been
perfect on paper, and Beth had been thrilled when he pursued her. They had even
planned a future together. Until she overheard him calling her the “side piece
from South Side.” Add insult to injury, he also stole her dissertation. Beth
learned her lesson. Avoid distractions. Stay focused on her future.
The whole raison d'être of a
story is to watch the journey unfold. In the set-up, your characters will look
a certain way, but, by the resolution, they will be forever changed. I enjoy
the “extra” that comes with paranormal. Even in the small way I include magic
in this story enhances it. There’s more than meets the eye in a paranormal
story, and I enjoy revealing its secrets.
Intrigued? Designed by Destiny is available November 15 from Tirgearr Publishing.
About Maya Tyler:
Maya Tyler is a multi-published author of
paranormal romance novels and blogger at Maya’s Musings. An avid reader, Maya
writes the books she loves to read—romances! Her paranormal romances come with
complex plot twists and happily-ever-afters.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, listening to music (alternative rock, especially from the 1990s), practicing yoga, and watching movies and TV.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, International.
Ends November 15th, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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