Thank you so much for celebrating Dear Hades‘s release with us!

We are honored that so many of you shared this book, posted lovely pictures, left reviews, and attended our release party.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

(If you shared or plan on sharing a post, please tag us @L2L2Publishing so we can feature you!)

We love to publish the kinds of books we love to read, that speak to us, that are great fun, or that we can’t stop thinking about. The entire Dear Hero series feels that way to our team.

We hope you will agree.

Not only that, our authors are the best, and we are so pleased to have been able to publish these books by Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat.

We’re excited to bring you more wonderful books!

Three releases are scheduled for 2024, and we can’t wait to tell you all about them.

In the meantime, take a look at our bookstore to see if there are any titles you’d like to catch up on while we get these new books ready for you to devour.

Happy reading!

And please leave a review of Dear Hades!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Coming soon: Lena’s Privilege by Kristen Stieffel, Silence by Laura L. Zimmerman, and Quell the Nightingale by Michele Israel Harper. Which new book are you most excited about?

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Happy release day, Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat!

This wonderful book is finally out in the world!

Dear Hades is a spinoff story from the Dear Hero and Dear Henchman duology, and it can be read without reading any other book in the series.

You can get it now from your favorite retailer, or you can scroll down to the bottom of this post to buy it directly from L2L2 Publishing.

We hope you love this fun new story as much as we do!

About the book:

7:30 PM

Persephone: You ever wanna murder a deity?

7:34 PM

Hades: . . . Let me guess, your mom?

Persephone: Wow, babe. You’re great at this game.

Rising from the Underworld into the twenty-first century may have seemed like a second chance for Medusa, but love is elusive when heroes would rather slay a monster than date her.

Disliked for his dire prophecies, blind prophet Tiresias would rather make a new life for himself than join heroes on another monster-hunting venture. Perhaps meet someone . . .

The two match on DearHades, a dating app for resurrected monsters, shades, and demigods curated by Hades and Persephone, whose fate hangs in the balance of the app’s success. No pressure.

Caught amongst meddling gods, murderous heroes, and a classic Greek bet, Medusa and Tiresias may have signed up for more than a dating profile.

You are invited to an online release party!

This party is tomorrow at 7:30 PM EST! And even better? It’s online, so anyone can join.

>>> RSVP right here for FB to remind you when the event starts. <<<

Then join us at our online release party group when the party starts for lots of bookish giveaways.

Hosts Alyssa Roat, Hope Bolinger, and Michele Israel Harper are excited to chat with anyone who attends and give away many of their favorite books.

See you there!

We can’t wait to hear what you think of this new release from L2L2 Publishing.

And please leave a review!

Happy reading,

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Up next: Cover reveal and release date for Lena’s Privilege: The Prophet’s Chronicle, Book Two by Kristen Stieffel, then Silence: Book Three of the Banshee Song Series by Laura L. Zimmerman, then Quell the Nightingale: Book Three of the Beast Hunters by Michele Israel Harper. We can’t wait to bring you more books by the authors we love!

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We are thrilled to bring you another glorious hardback featuring Laura Hollingsworth’s cover art.

Although this edition includes the story Beast Hunter already released by L2L2 Publishing, it also includes six brand-new stories set in the Beast Hunters storyworld.

About the book:

Two children lost in the woods.

Red shoes that won’t stop dancing.

An innkeeper harried by the ghosts of her past.

Fey-made clothing that only the worthy may see.

A man with a beard as blue as his temper is hot.

The legend of the great white wolf.

And the hunt of a lifetime.

Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales turns beloved stories inside out, shatters expectations, and offers new adventures, delightful twists, and unexpected endings that will keep you coming back for more.

There is also an exclusive hardcover for Silence the Siren: Book Two in the Beast Hunters available now, and there will soon be one for Kill the Beast. We are also planning a special edition for Quell the Nightingale, once we have a release date for book three.

Save the Date!

We will also be having a small online release party this Thursday from 8-9 PM EST, right here at this link, where we have all our other release parties. (Including the upcoming one for Dear Hades!)

We hope you love these new stories as much as we do!

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Next up: Dear Hades by Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat releases on October 3rd! More news on that and the release party soon.

Beast Hunters Special Editions
Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales

Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales

Available now from L2L2 Publishing at your favorite bookstore or online retailer!

Features an exclusive special-edition hardcover from artist Laura Hollingsworth and six brand-new stories in the Beast Hunters storyworld.

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Kill the Beast Special Edition

Kill the Beast Special Edition

This heartfelt and magical adventure is a Beauty and the Beast reimagining where Red Riding Hood is hired to hunt and kill the beast.

Finalist for the 2019 Book of the Year Award from Serious Writer

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

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Silence the Siren Special Edition

Silence the Siren Special Edition

This high-seas adventure is a Little Mermaid fractured fairy tale influenced by Hans Christian Andersen, and although it is the second book in the Beast Hunters series, it can be read as a standalone.

Finalist in the 2022 Christian Indie Awards

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

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Quell the Nightingale Special Edition

Quell the Nightingale Special Edition

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper’s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro’s adventure today!

Available for preorder now.

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We are so thrilled to share the cover for our new release, Dear Hades, with you!

Kirk DouPonce of Dogeared Design once again delivered a fantastic cover, and we couldn’t be happier with it.

This third installment of the Dear Hero Series by Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat is a standalone in the Dear Hero storyworld, and it rocks.

Filled with snark, humor, and fast-paced dialogue, this sweetest of rom-coms will keep you flipping pages well into the night.

About the book:

7:30 PM
Persephone: You ever wanna murder a deity?

7:34 PM
Hades: . . . Let me guess, your mom?

Persephone: Wow, babe. You’re great at this game.

Rising from the Underworld into the twenty-first century may have seemed like a second chance for Medusa, but love is elusive when heroes would rather slay a monster than date her.

Disliked for his dire prophecies, blind prophet Tiresias would rather make a new life for himself than join heroes on another monster-hunting venture. Perhaps meet someone . . .

The two match on DearHades, a dating app for resurrected monsters, shades, and demigods curated by Hades and Persephone, whose fate hangs in the balance of the app’s success. No pressure.

Caught amongst meddling gods, murderous heroes, and a classic Greek bet, Medusa and Tiresias may have signed up for more than a dating profile.

This incredible book is available for preorder RIGHT NOW, and will release on October 3, 2023.

We hope you love it as much as we do!

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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Would you like to be a part of the cover reveal for Dear Hades by Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat?

Sign up right here at this link, and we’ll send you the media kit:

{Dear Hades Cover Reveal Signup Form}

We can’t wait to share this stunning cover by the incredible Kirk DouPonce with you!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Up Next: We’ll be revealing this gorgeous cover with preorder links right here on Thursday, July 6th!

We are pleased to announce that The Lost Slipper paperbacks are now available at your preferred book retailers.

(If you want the ebook, that is still available exclusively for author Michele Israel Harper’s newsletter subscribers. Visit her website for more details.)

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

The Lost Slipper

The Lost Slipper

Cosette dreams of her life becoming the perfect fairy tale—until her wishes come true. Can her fairy godmère take it back?

***Finalist in the 2024 Realm Awards from Realm Makers, novella category***

Paperback available now.

Ebook exclusive for author Michele Israel Harper's newsletter subscribers.

(Link: micheleisraelharper.com/books/the-lost-slipper-cosettes-story)

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About the Book

Every day is the same for Cosette. Get up, clean, make breakfast, and meet her stepmère’s and stepsisters’ every demand.

That is, until an encounter with a fairy of the forest—or is she a witch?—and an invitation to a fête in honor of Monsieur Gautier promises Cosette’s life is about to become the beautiful fairy tale of her dreams.

Or so the story should go.

Except her fairy godmère demands a high price for her help, one Cosette isn’t willing to pay. Her stepsisters are as afraid of their mère as Cosette is. Can she truly leave them to their fate? And the handsome Monsieur Gautier hides a dreadful secret, one she’s desperate to know—if only she can get close enough.

Cosette is faced with a choice: Should she feign ignorance and accept her happily ever after? Or dig deeper to find what may be lurking beneath?

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Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 0
Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy
ASIN: 1943788685
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Congrats to Michele Israel Harper on the release of her new book, THE LOST SLIPPER!

While we are hoping to have a paperback version available at a near-future date, for now you can get this book exclusively at the author’s website.

Read more about it here.

The author will also be having an online release party on Thursday, May 25th from 8 to 9:30 PM EST on Facebook.

RSVP right here if you would like to join.

We hope you will enjoy this new book!

Up next: What we have been up to as a publishing company, changes and updates to L2L2 Publishing, and more L2L2 books in your future.

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Happy release day to authors Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat and their incredible books, Dear Hero and Dear Henchman!

When we were approached to republish these stories, we immediately knew we wanted them, Alyssa, and Hope as part of the L2L2 family.

(Seriously, these books are so good!)

And even better, we get to publish the next book in the series, Dear Hades!

(Check out the sneak peek in the back of the second book >>> Dear Henchman!)

Each book has been newly edited, reformatted, and include a bonus story in the back of each. Also, Kirk DouPonce of DogEared Design graciously agreed to create new covers for these editions.

Aren’t they gorgeous? We are so in love with these covers, dear readers.

And we hope you love these stories as much as we do.

Order from your favorite retailer (or directly from us at a discounted price) at the links below!

Happy release day! And happy reading.

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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Hope Bolinger:

Hope Bolinger is a graduate of Taylor University’s professional writing program and a former literary agent at C.Y.L.E. More than 1000 of her works have been featured in various publications ranging from HOOKED to Writer’s Digest.

Some of her books include the Blaze trilogy (IlluminateYA), Roseville Romances (Mountain Brook Ink), and the Sparrow Duology to release in 2023.

She’s a theater nerd, occasional runway model, is way too obsessed with superheroes, and may be caught in a red cloak, fairy wings, or a Belle costume in her downtown, for no reason.

Her favorite way to procrastinate is to connect with her readers on social media. Check out more about her at hopebolinger.com.

Alyssa Roat:

Alyssa Roat grew up in Tucson, Arizona, but her heart is in Great Britain, the inspiration for her YA contemporary fantasy Wraithwood. She is the managing editor at Mountain Brook Fire, a former literary agent at C.Y.L.E., and a freelance writer and editor. She holds a B.S. in professional writing from Taylor University.

She has also worked for Illuminate YA Publishing, Little Lamb Books, Zondervan Library, Sherpa Editing Services, and as the online editor and a staff writer for The Echo News.

Over 250 of her works have been featured in various publications, from newspapers, to national magazines, to anthologies.

Alyssa is also the author of the Wraithwood Trilogy(Mountain Brook Fire) and the co-author with Hope of the Roseville Romance series (Mountain Brook Ink).

Her name is a pun, which means you can learn more about her at alyssawrote.com or on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as @alyssawrote.

We are so thrilled to show you these gorgeous new covers of Dear Hero and Dear Henchman by Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat!

Aren’t they just lovely?

The incredible Kirk DouPonce of DogEared Design was gracious enough to make them for us, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result.

But wait, you may ask, haven’t I seen these books before?

Why, yes, you have! L2L2 Publishing is releasing these previously published books, as well as a brand-new book, Dear Hades, slotted to release in 2023.

The new editions have been thoroughly edited, redesigned, and reformatted, and have been given new covers and even new content. We are certain you will love these gorgeous new editions as much as we do!

And we’re offering a special preorder discount!

You will save $2.00 on paperbacks when you preorder, and ebooks will be $3.99 instead of $4.99, until release day.

Preorder now!

https://www.love2readlove2writepublishing.com/books/dear-hero

https://www.love2readlove2writepublishing.com/books/dear-henchman

About Dear Hero:

1:43 PM
Hero: Hey, so saw you swiped right … nice, um, photo. Can almost see that creepy smile under that hood.

1:56 PM
Villain: Your photo is sickening as well. That pure face, noble gaze … bleck.

1:58 PM
Hero: Lol. Guess we’re a good match then.

Cortex and V meet on Meta-Match, a place where heroes and villains pair up to become each other’s nemeses. A match made in heaven … or maybe the other place … the two enjoy sparring a little too much. Until it all goes wrong.

As tensions rise, little do they know that they will need each other for the fight to come, one bigger than merely meeting on weekends to duke it out for media attention.

Told entirely through texts, transcriptions, and direct messages, this darkly humorous chat fiction novel goes behind the scenes of the superworld.

About Dear Henchman:

6:47 PM
Himari: Kevin, you’re friends with that pizza guy Billy, right?

Kevin: If by friends you mean he cheats off my Calc homework, and I steal his Red Bull from his dorm when he isn’t looking, then yeah. Why?

6:48 PM
Himari: Well, V just kind of … impaled him?

Himari: She feels awful.

Henchmen and sidekicks aren’t supposed to save the world. They’re supposed to brew coffee, take pics of their hero or villain for social media, and stay in the background.

Sidekick Kevin and henchwoman Himari are kinda good at their jobs … maybe … when they’re not on chat platform Meta-Match, complaining about their respective hero/villain.

But when their hero and villain are taken down for the count, Kevin and Himari have to work together—and maybe try not to flirt—in order to save the world.

Told entirely through texts, transcriptions, and direct messages, this darkly humorous chat fiction novel goes behind the scenes of the superworld.

Happy Reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

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We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in Silence the Siren’s release!

Of course we are always so excited when a new book comes out, but it means the world when we see how excited you are about a new release from L2L2 Publishing as well.

First up, our reviewers!

Thank you so much for reading Silence the Siren in advance and either offering an endorsement or posting a review!

We have thoroughly enjoyed seeing what you have to say about this book.

If you’ve recently read Silence the Siren, would you please post a review? Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookbub, Goodreads—anywhere you like. It would mean the world to the author and to us!

Second, our bloggers!

This release’s blog tour was short and sweet, and we absolutely loved seeing the posts you put together.

If you want to catch up on any of them, here is the blog tour schedule:

  • Monday, August 16th, “Be Our Guest Post: Michele Israel Harper” Cathrine Bonham, cobonham.com
  • Tuesday, August 17th, “Random Interview with Author Michele Israel Harper” H.L. Burke, hlburkeauthor.com/blog
  • Wednesday, August 18th, “Review of Silence the Siren” Kelly Bridgewater, kellybridgewater.blogspot.com
  • Thursday, August 19th, “Guest Post: Andersen’s The Little Mermaid and Silence the Siren” Jaye L. Knight, blog.jayelknight.com
  • Friday, August 20th, “A Visual Sneak Peek of the Characters in Silence the Siren” Laura A. Grace, lauraagrace.com/blog

(All links have been updated.)

And third, our Instagrammers!

You absolutely blew us away with your gorgeous posts!

If you haven’t already, please take a peek at these absolutely stunning posts that feature Silence the Siren!

Silence the Siren Instagram Tour Schedule:

Honorable mentions:

(All links take you directly to the post itself.)

And last but not least, a huge thank you to everyone who purchased, shared, or told anyone about Silence the Siren’s release!

Word of mouth does more to get our books in readers’ hands than anything else. (And yes, that includes reviews!)

Thank you so much for joining us today!

Happy reading!

~The L2L2 Publishing Team

Silence the Siren

Silence the Siren

This fast-paced, high-action adventure is a Little Mermaid reimagining and the second book in the Beast Hunter series.

Now available from L2L2 Publishing!

***Finalist in the Christian Indie Awards***

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Huntress Ro LeFèvre is offered a job to hunt a pest plaguing the Seven Seas. A siren has been sinking the king of Angleterre’s ships, and in turn, vast amounts of his wealth.

Fleeing heartbreak, Ro gladly accepts, but there’s just one problem. The king will credit the Marquis de la Valère, and no other women are allowed on the voyage.

Ro will just see about that.

Hiring an all-female crew without the king’s knowledge, Ro hopes they will follow her to the Caribbean, not take the gold and flee.

But when Ro is plunged deep into the ocean by the siren she’s being paid to kill, presented the sirens’ side of the story at knife point, and pressed to join them or die, Ro must decide whether to complete her mission, join the sirens, or something in between.

Before the sirens sink the ship full of men above.

This fast-paced, high-action adventure is a Little Mermaid reimagining and the second book in the Beast Hunter series.

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Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 2
Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy
ASIN: 1943788529
“Ro is back, and I am here for it. Battered from her previous adventures, she launches headfirst into a new one full of excitement, betrayal, and numerous twists. I absolutely loved the tie-ins from various fairytales and Harper’s unique spins on classic stories. If you want a story full of blooming romance, friendship, and sacrificial love, you’ll want to dive head-first into this book.”
– Hope Bolinger, author of the Blaze trilogy and the Dear Hero duology
“Silence the Siren is a fresh take on a classic fairy tale that I did not see coming! Michele Israel Harper weaves a wildly creative tale that will have your heart beating fast with excitement one moment and then breaking the next. Ro is the heroine we’ve all been waiting for. You’ll be rooting for her as she takes on man and sea in this odyssey-esque adventure. Can’t wait to see what Harper does with the rest of the series!”
– Julie Hall, USA Today Bestselling author of the multiple award-winning Life After series
“Michele Israel Harper continues her unique spin on fairy tales well-loved. While the Huntress dives into waters unknown, there is enough familiar and new to keep readers invested in this intricate and expanding world that feels almost as real as our own history.”
– Derrick Elchers, author of The Battle for Art
“Silence the Siren takes readers on a high seas adventure that sets personalities from all over the fairytale spectrum on a crash course with peril and betrayal. Michele Israel Harper offers a delightful cast of characters who struggle with complex emotions, tight dilemmas, the very real frustrations of their own limitations. The story’s deft weaving of resonant retelling and original twists will keep readers enthralled to the last page.”
– Rebecca P. Minor, fantasy author, artist, and Realm Makers founder
“Silence the Siren does not fall into the fairy tale trap of simple good and evil, but features a protagonist who insists there are two sides to a story—and then is frustrated when neither is as honorable and noble as pretended. Perseverance and honesty are as important as strength and ferocity (although we get those, too!). And it’s all in a fascinating world where multiple fairy tales mingle and tangle.”
– Laura VanArendonk Baugh, award-winning author of The Songweaver’s Vow and the Shard of Elan series
“Michele Harper creates a marvelous world in Silence the Siren, where French fairy tales are spun into something new, their golden story-threads woven into lavish, compelling tapestries. From pirates to princesses to sirens, things are never quite what they seem. Enemies become friends and vice versa, magic turns up in the most unexpected places, and the promise of true love hovers on the horizon.”
– Merrie Destefano, award-winning author of Shade: The Complete Trilogy
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Beast Hunters
Beast Hunter

Beast Hunter

Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 0
Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy

A curse has overtaken Ro's kingdom, blackening the soil, wiping out crops, and bringing ruin. When Ro kills a wolf, an idea begins to form. Could she become a huntress to provide for her family?

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The Lost Slipper

The Lost Slipper

Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 0
Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy

***Finalist in the 2024 Realm Awards from Realm Makers, novella category***

Paperback available now.

Ebook exclusive for author Michele Israel Harper's newsletter subscribers.

(Link: micheleisraelharper.com/books/the-lost-slipper-cosettes-story)

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Kill the Beast

Kill the Beast

Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 1
Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy

***Finalist for the Book of the Year Award from Serious Writer***

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Silence the Siren

Silence the Siren

Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 2
Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy

This fast-paced, high-action adventure is a Little Mermaid reimagining and the second book in the Beast Hunter series.

Now available from L2L2 Publishing!

***Finalist in the Christian Indie Awards***

More info →
Quell the Nightingale

Quell the Nightingale

Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 3
Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper’s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro’s adventure today!

Available for preorder now.

More info →