Howdy, romance readers! I’m Macy Beckett, author of the Sultry Springs trilogy, and I’m here to share the new-and-improved cover for the third book in my series, SURRENDER TO SULTRY. This is Colton’s story—the wild-as-weeds deputy you met in book two, where he starred in the bawdy reality show, Sex in the Sticks. Colt’s the county sheriff now, and he’s a changed man hoping for a second chance with his first love, Leah McMahon.
Here’s the original cover:
The design team had hoped vibrant fall colors would help the book stand out on the shelf. But between the battling hues of leaves, water, grass, and text, it’s overwhelming. And then there’s the couple. They look nothing like Colt (a long-haired Scots-Irish Cherokee) and Leah, (a petite blonde). It also doesn’t match the general look of the first two covers. So when the publisher asked the team to create something new, I was thrilled.
Which leads us to the final cover…
Isn’t that easier on the eyes, not to mention more consistent with the first two books? And check out that pair of lovers—they could really be Colton and Leah!
I think this is an improvement. What do you say?
A little more about Macy:
Macy Beckett writes hot and humorous romance set in Sultry Springs, Texas: where first loves find second chances. Her debut novel, SULTRY WITH A TWIST, released in October, and book two, A SHOT OF SULTRY, is now available in stores and online. SURRENDER TO SULTRY will release August 5th and is now available for pre-order. Additionally, Macy writes young adult science fiction under the name Melissa Landers. Her debut, ALIENATED, is coming in February, 2014 from Disney-Hyperion. You can learn more about her books—for adults and teens—on her website. http://macybeckett.com/
GIVEAWAY TIME!
Want to win an autographed advance copy of Colt’s book…even if it does have the original cover? Or how about one of two custom “I like HOT BOOKS and I cannot lie” Macy Beckett tote bags? Simply complete the easy-peasy form below, and you’re entered to win. (US/CAN only, please.) Good luck!
I love htis I am looking forward to reading both of them. Thanks for the review. I love their covers too.
Penney
OOOh I WANT that BAG!!!
and the books
thanks for great giveaway!!
I actually liked both covers 🙂 Thanks for sharing and congrats to Macy on all the upcoming releases! Looking forward to diving in 🙂
I like the new cover. It reminds me of something from Jill Shalvis’ Lucky Harbor series which I love.
I love both covers especially the second cover.
I just finished the first two Sultry books – – can’t wait for Colton’s book !
Welll, Macy, I love humor combined with romance…my fave read in the world! I’m sure glad I “met” you on this review blog. Now I will have to visit Amazon to get one of your earlier books and start reading about sultry stuff. 🙂 jdh2690 at gmail dot com
Love the new cover!!
Although fall is my favorite season I prefer the new cover. The lighter covers are gorgeous! Contemporary romances shouldn’t have dark colors.
I like both covers but would prefer whichever reflects the setting of the story – is it autumn or spring/summer?
Thanks for the cover love, everyone! Diane, the story takes place in the fall, but I’ve lived in Texas, and autumn looked a whole lot more like the second cover than the first.
I like both covers but I like the second cover a little better.