Fall Hard Cover Revealed

[jl_merrow]

Delighted to see Fall Hard, my novel set in Iceland, is now up on Amazon! It won’t be out until September, alas, but isn’t that pretty? I just love what cover artist, Kanaxa, did with those brooding skies. (or should that be ?)

And here’s the blurb:

Some memories are better off lost in the mist…
Eight months ago, British academic Paul Ansell lost his lover—and all the memories of their time together—in an accident at Iceland’s Gullfoss Falls. Returning to the misty island country to resume his study of the bloodthirsty Viking Egil Skallagrimsson is tough as he struggles to pull his life back together.
First, there’s his colleague, Mags, who treats him like glass, and summer student Alex, who peppers him with discomforting questions. Then there’s Icelandic jet-boat driver Viggo, a tattooed, modern-day Viking who won’t say much about how they know each other. Leaving Paul to wonder if their volcanic attraction is fuelled by a desire to make a fresh start, or desperation to forget the past.
As more fragments of his lost memories fall into place, Paul is unsure if he can trust himself, much less anyone around him. And he begins to suspect his accident was nothing of the kind.

Warning: Contains a modern-day Viking whose boat has V8 engines for oars, and a harsh land of hot springs and hotter passions that won’t forgive any false steps.

Due out from Samhain 17th September 2013, and now available to pre-order:  Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk

ETA: Is it just me, or is Viggo staring at Jude's crotch, there? ;P

Comments

[storyfan.livejournal.com]

That is one gorgeous cover. I love the direction the art for your books is taking.

I have to wait until September. *grumbles* I will if I must, I suppose. :)

Gotta love those clueless college students. They're good for comic relief, that's for sure.

[jl_merrow]

Ah, but is Alex as clueless as he seems..?
*iz evil & mysterious* ;)

I was thrilled with the cover. I much prefer them to be monoguy, rather than two-guys-photoshopped-together, and I think Kanaxa really nailed the brooding mood of it all, without going too dark and gloomy.

One thing I really love about writing is being able to take a place I've enjoyed visiting, and weave it into a story. I hope something of what I loved about Iceland will come across in the book.

Can't wait!

[loopylape.livejournal.com]

Love the cover! I like the simple covers your books have, I think Slam being my favorite. Though I swear Winter Warmers and Trick of Time are using the same photo.

Will have to remember to write off any chance of productivity on September 17th. :-)

Re: Can't wait!

[jl_merrow]

Thanks! I prefer simple covers, too. One thing I always put on the form for the artist is "no clutter" - probably because I get enough of that in everyday life! ;)

And you're quite right about Trick of Time and Winter Warmers! Those stock photos do get around. Have you seen Stumbling Over Chaos's Misadventures in Stock Photography series of posts? Always makes me giggle. ;)

Re: Can't wait!

[loopylape.livejournal.com]

I got a Kindle paperwhite recently, which causes me to miss out on the color when I flip through my book list, but I have noticed the simple covers look so much better there. So even after purchasing the book the cover influences what I read. Yes, I have a long list of purchased but unread books to flip through.

The Misadventures in Stock Photography series is awesome, another blog to follow! I'm going to end up loosing so much time reading through them.

Re: Can't wait!

[jl_merrow]

Yes, ebook covers have to look good in a lot of formats - makes the artist's job that much trickier. I have to say, I'm really looking forward to seeing this one in print. :)

Glad you like Chris's blog! She posts some fun stuff. :)

[stevie-carroll.livejournal.com]

Oh, hurrah! And a stunning cover too.

[jl_merrow]

Thank you! *beams*

[chellebe.livejournal.com]

Sounds awesome... *off to add to ever expanding wishlist*

[jl_merrow]

Thank you! :D