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  • 12/2020
  • 978-1-7923-5554-7 B08P5KWQG7
  • 280 pages
  • $4.99
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  • 12/2020
  • 978-1-7923-5553-0 179235553X
  • 280 pages
  • $16.99
Dana Claire
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The Connection
Dana Claire, author
Bea has no memory of her last moments with her mother. The week they’d gone missing is a complete mystery. When she and her dad suddenly move back to her hometown, things start to get weird. It could be because a gorgeous guy has started following her around at school, or it could be because that said gorgeous guy is not human and is from another planet. So begins the thrilling new release The Connection by Dana Claire, the first volume in a planned trilogy. When Bea moves back to her hometown after several years of being away, she has rekindled her friendship with her two best friends—and seems to have caught the attention of an arrogant, yet gorgeous boy named Cash Kingston. But there’s more to Cash than his annoying attitude and good looks. Cash isn’t human, and he’s now in charge of protecting Bea from those who know what she keeps safe inside her: the energy source that once belonged to his murdered girlfriend. All the while, her father tries to shield her from the secret connecting her to Cash’s planet Ferro. “She knows nothing.” There was a bitter edge to my father’s reply and the words that followed sent a chill through my heart. “Her memory was completely erased...I’ve been against her being in this world since the day she was born. Why do you think we lived in a no zone for so many years? It was not my choice to go to California in the first place.” Tensions mount as Bea learns her energy source must be paired with the one Cash holds to protect both their planets from an imminent threat. But what Bea doesn’t realize is there’s more to her than being a human host, that her feelings for Cash are not just a prophetic plan that will save their planets, and that the fate of the universe lies in her choices. You know our mission. Opposing energy sources are only born when there’s an imminent threat to our world, or the universe. We were put on Earth to observe until we are called back to Ferro. As Bea grapples between learning secrets about her mother Faye’s death and her newfound power harbored in her own body, she is on a race to not only stay alive but to make the right choices to maintain the connection between their two planets, all the while confused by her relationship with Cash, throwing her off balance. Faye, our longest human friend, never told us she had a daughter, and this was how we found out. She not only hid her from us for the last four years but had her assimilated as a safe haven for one of the two most sought-after energy sources of our lifetime. “Your mother took an awful risk, gambling with your life and everyone else’s. All for what?” Cash shook his head. Worlds collide for young adult readers who will love the fast-paced thrills, the chemistry between the characters, and the interplay of science fiction and reality in The Connection. Author Dana Claire expertly weaves a story that is timeless, bringing together elements of loss and longing, coming of age, and survival. The Connection is a perfect cross-market read for young adults and adult readers alike, who are searching for the next enduring science-fiction classic.
Reviews
Amazon

The Connection is a must read. Great character development and exciting twists and turns throughout the whole story. Finished in 4 days because I couldn’t wait to see what happened to Bea! Looking forward to see how the rest of the story unfolds in the next book!

Amazon - D. Berry

Dana Claire is my new favorite fiction author, along with her captivating characters. I truly enjoyed reading this book and at times found it hard to put down because I just wanted to keep reading to see what was going to happen next. I am so looking forward to continuing reading about these characters that I have grown attached to and more books by this engaging and compelling author!

Goodreads

After the first chapter, I could tell that this book was going to resemble The Lux Series. The lux series is one of my all-time favourites, so I was genuinely interested in seeing where the author takes this story. I'm happy to say that I was not disappointed.



Beatrice thought she was a normal girl, until one day her world is turned upside-down. She is sought after by not only another alien-race but a secret government that her parents both worked for. In comes Cash, a hot alien that is hell-bent on protecting Beatrice no matter the cost.



I instantly fell in love with Cash and Beatrice. Their relationship gave me butterflies and at one point I shed a couple of tears. There was so much at stake throughout the entire book, I honestly couldn't turn the pages fast enough.

Bea was sassy and fought against her life being taken over by protocols and orders. Cash was sarcastic and loved to ignite people's anger for fun. They made a comical duo at times.



One thing I was not anticipating was the never-ending action. I loved how there was never a dull moment, as our main characters seemed to never catch a break. I found myself getting quite emotional while reading from Bea's perspective. I was very surprised at how quickly the author was able to make me care.



I think this book was very well done. The only thing I wish it had was something extra to distinguish it from the young adult stories I have read prior. I loved it, don't get me wrong, but the story has in a sense been done before.



I think it's safe to say that Dana Claire has a way of getting under your skin because Beatrice and Cash have made it to my favourite characters list. I can't wait to see what the author does next! I really hope it's the sequel to this novel. That cliffhanger at the end makes me want to read book two as soon as possible.



I highly recommend The Connection to YA science fiction lovers. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Formats
Ebook Details
  • 12/2020
  • 978-1-7923-5554-7 B08P5KWQG7
  • 280 pages
  • $4.99
Paperback Details
  • 12/2020
  • 978-1-7923-5553-0 179235553X
  • 280 pages
  • $16.99
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