Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where we spotlight upcoming releases that we’re eagerly awaiting. I was so excited earlier this month when they released the cover for this one. I immediately went and added this to the next open WOW spot on my calendar. I got an ARC of the first book, Compulsion, at BEA last summer, and loved it. Here is the blurb, and the pretty, pretty cover for the sequel from Goodreads:
Grieving the death of her godfather and haunted by her cousin Cassie’s betrayal, Barrie returns from a trip to San Francisco to find the Watson plantation besieged by reporters and ghost-hunters. Some are hoping to see the ancient spirit who sets the river on fire each night, while others are chasing rumors of a stolen shipment of Civil War gold that may be hidden at Colesworth Place. Chaos descends as Cassie hires a team of archeologists to excavate beneath the mansion ruins. But more is buried there than treasure.
A mysterious, magical man appears at Watson’s Landing, claiming the key to the Watson and Beaufort gifts and the Colesworth curse also lies beneath the mansion. With a mix of threats and promises, he engages Barrie and Cassie in a midnight visit, but the spell he conjurs has potentially deadly consequences.
While Barrie and dreamy Eight Beaufort struggle to make sense of the escalating danger and their growing feelings for each other, Barrie has to figure out not only whom to trust, but which gift is more reliable—Eight’s or her own. With millions of dollars and the fate of the founding families at stake, she must choose between what she feels deep in her heart and what will keep her loved ones safe.
I’m so excited to read on in this world. I love Eight, he’s such a good book boyfriend!! So, what book are you eagerly awaiting this week?
Justine
Oh my gosh! Yes! I was obsessed with Compulsion. I also love Eight and I can't wait to see what will happen next with him and Barrie!
Lisa Mandina
I totally loved Eight! Can't wait to read on. I've been constantly entering contests for an ARC of this since I had an ARC of Compulsion. I'd like to have a matching set. 🙂
CHRISTINE DANIELLE
Civil war looks really interesting…
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Lisa Mandina
The history in the story is very interesting and the author weaves it in just right. Thanks for stopping by!
Lexxie Lin
I haven't started this series yet, but it sounds really good, Lisa. I hope you'll get your hands on it as soon as possible, and that it will live up to your expectations 🙂
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
Lisa Mandina
It was a good story! Glad I got the first one at BEA, hoping for an ARC of the second one to match! Thanks for visiting!
Lizzie the Sarcastic Blonde
I haven't read this series or have even heard of it! I'll have to check it out! Thanks for visiting! New follower!
Lisa Mandina
It's a great new YA series, you should give it a try. Thanks for stopping by and following!
Anonymous
it does sound like a great story! great pick, hope you enjoy it 🙂
Lisa Mandina
Thanks! Hope to get ahold of it soon.
michellesminions
I really, really, really need to read Compulsion! The covers are so gorgeous and the books sound amazing. Great pick, thanks for the reminder (to buy Compulsion).
Michelle @ Michelle's Minions
Lisa Mandina
Yes, you really, really, really, do! 🙂 And don't you just love this cover! I like it better than the first one! Thanks for stopping by!
Ashley @ Bookaholics Anonymous
Oh, I need to read the first book which I have on my kindle.
Lisa Mandina
Well, you have a little bit till this one comes out, you could wait and read them right in a row!
Eva @ All Books Considered
Oh this series is new to me but it sounds fantastic! Definitely adding to my TBR, thanks for sharing!!
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Lisa Mandina
I really liked the first one! YOu should give it a try. Thanks for stopping by!
Leslie
Thanks for stopping by my WoW! Thanks for the follow and I will follow back!
This will have to be added to my TBR list!! Sounds so interesting! 🙂
Lisa Mandina
The first one was really good, hope you can get ahold of it. Thanks for returning the stop and follow!
Sandra @ Waiting For Wentworth
I loved Compulsion! I can't wait to read Persuasion. I hope we both enjoy it.
My WoW
Lisa Mandina
Same here! So ready to read it too! All the stuff promoting it by the author makes me even more anxious! Thanks for visiting!
StinaMadsMN
I need to read Compulsion! Persuasion sounds really good! I hope you enjoy it!
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Lisa Mandina
You should. But if you wait till Persuasion is out you can read them back to back! Thanks for stopping by!
Brandi Kosiner
New to me but sounds like it has promise. Hope you get a chance to read it soon.
Lisa Mandina
Me too, I've been entering contests to win an ARC of it left and right! Thanks for stopping by!
Zareena D.
When I read Compulsion it wasn't as amazing as I'd hoped but I still really enjoyed it so I'm looking forward to the sequel 🙂 Great pick!
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Zareena @ The Slanted Bookshelf
Lisa Mandina
It wasn't what I'd expected, but I ended up really loving Eight and wanting to know what would happen next. Thanks for visiting!
Krystianna
Great choice! I have heard great things about Compulsion though I Haven't read it yet. I'll have to buy a copy soon!
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
Lisa Mandina
I really enjoyed it myself! You should try to get ahold of it, there might even be a giveaway going on somewhere, like Goodreads! Thanks for stopping by!
Alyssa Susanna
I'm excited to read this one as well! I liked Compulsion. I hope you enjoy it when you read it!
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Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Lisa Mandina
I also like Compulsion and can't wait. Thanks for visiting me in return!
Anonymous
I still have to read COMPULSION. But I've heard pretty good things about it!! I hope you read it soon and enjoy it, Lisa! 🙂
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Lisa Mandina
It was a good one! Hope you can get them soon and read as well. Thanks for returning the stop!
Diayll Sales
UGH I have not read the first one yet and this one sounds so awesome! I need to add this to my TBR! Great pick this week and thanks for stopping by my blog!
Diayll @Mother/Gamer/Writer
Lisa Mandina
They are good. ANd you'll maybe be lucky enough to read them both at the same time! Thanks for visiting!
Kirsty-Marie Jones
I still want to read this one, but I didn't enjoy Compulsion that much. 🙁
Lisa Mandina
That's too bad! I wasn't sure at first about it, but really enjoyed it after I got into it. Thanks for stopping by!
Jessica Jackson
I really enjoyed reading Compulsion, so I'm excited for this one as well! Great pick!
Lisa Mandina
I did as well, so can't wait! Thanks for visiting!
Rachel Hoyt
Eek, this reminds me that I need to read Compulsion! I wasn't fully sold on it so I didn't seek it out earlier, but I kept hearing such good things about it that I need to read it now. 🙂 I love the purple of the cover! Great pick!
Rachel @ Paper Cuts
Lisa Mandina
It didn't sound like the best read at first, but then I read it and really enjoyed it. Hope you get a chance to give it a try. Thanks for stopping by!
Little Miss Becky
I need to get around to Compulsion soon! It looks so amazing. This second one does, too! I hope you love it!
Lisa Mandina
I highly recommend the first one! Maybe you'll be lucky to get to the first one right before the next one comes out! Thanks for visiting!
Leydy @ OUaT
I wasnt a big fan of Compulsion but I always do read the second book. I hope we both enjoy it.
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Leydy @ OUaT
Lisa Mandina
Well maybe the second book will be better then! I can't wait to get ahold of it! Thanks for returning the stop!