Greythorne by Crystal Smith

Greythorne by Crystal Smith

Brimming with deliciously mysterious magic, political intrigue, and a passionate heroine who will do anything to save the ones she loves--this highly anticipated sequel to Bloodleaf, praised as "enchanting, visceral, and twisty" by Laura Sebastian, won't disappoint.

Princess Aurelia's life is upended when the kingdom she thought she saved falls to ruin, a loved one is tragically killed in a shipwreck, and her home country turns against her. With no place left to call her own, Aurelia returns to Greythorne Manor--her best friend's family mansion--only to find that Greythorne has sinister secrets of its own. With enemies closing in on all sides, Aurelia is caught in a mad fight to protect the only people she has left--her family. In her darkest moments, when all seems grim, will Aurelia find a spark of hope from a love she thought long lost? 

• Political Intrigue: With her home country turned against her and enemies closing in on all sides, Aurelia must navigate a treacherous new landscape where no one can be trusted.
• Gothic Manor: Aurelia seeks refuge at Greythorne Manor, only to discover the sprawling mansion is hiding sinister secrets and dangers of its own.
• A Heroine with Dangerous Magic: As a powerful blood witch, Aurelia's very existence is a threat, forcing her to fight for the few people she has left.
• A Lost Love Returns: Haunted by the memory of a loved one lost in a shipwreck, a spark of hope ignites--but is he the man she remembers?

Crystal Smith is a 25-year-old African-American author who has enjoyed the written word since she was a child. She spent the most of her childhood composing short stories, poetry, and music. After graduating from Benjamin E Mays High School in Atlanta, Georgia, she wrote her first novel, Secrets in the A, when she was 19 years old. She eventually went on to Bauder College, where she majored in Criminal Justice and put her literary goals on hold for a spell. She decided to offer her work to several publishing houses after years of completing excellent college papers.

Ruby Love Publishing acknowledged her in 2013 and named her one of their new authors, with her work Secrets In The A being released on Friday, April 5, 2013. Crystal began working on additional projects after releasing her debut novel, and was discovered by Peach Doll House Publications, who signed her as one of the first authors with her novel To Love Honor & Betray. Crystal is currently works as a Juvenile Probation/Parole Officer for the State of Georgia and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Keep your eyes peeled for the name CRYSTAL SMITH, as she is actively working on additional exciting projects.

Much more is on the way to a bookstore near you!!!