Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight -#YA #Contemporary Imperfections by Ann Chiappetta

Delighted to share the news of the latest release by Ann Chiappetta, a YA contemporary novel – Imperfections

About the book

For Lainie, feeling unwelcome is only the beginning of her struggles. Her mom is addicted to painkillers, her stepfather is a felon, and her dad traded her in for a new family.

So what if she’s kicked out of high school? Determined and attractive, Lainie sets out to make her own path.

Shane, the young man she begins dating and believes is trustworthy, transforms into a possessive and cruel boyfriend. When Efren, Shane’s older cousin, enters her life, Lainie grasps onto a sliver of hope, falling in love.

Shane’s obsessive and abusive treatment of her, however, casts a deep shadow over Lainie and Efren’s chance to find safety and a future free of the fear of Shane’s sadistic retribution.

Will their love persevere, or will Shane’s pervasive and negative influence push Lainie and Efren apart, forcing them to love secretly?

Head over to buy the book: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK

Also by Ann Chiappetta

One of the reviews for Hope for the Tarnished

Review Fairy 5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating tale  Reviewed in the United States

This is a story of overcoming adversity and the quest for true love, that of friends and family as well as lovers. Young Abbie lives with a mother who has stopped caring and a sister who has turned to drugs to escape their bleak reality. Her journey is heartbreaking, but her spirit and tenacity are remarkable. I adore the author’s writing style, and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future. 

Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US –  And : Amazon UK –  Other reviews: Goodreads – Website: Ann Chiappetta – Blog: Thought Wheel – Facebook: Verona Chiappetta  –  Twitter: @anniedungarees

About Ann Chiappetta

Ann is an artist and often refers to her love of words as a natural compensation after losing her vision in 1993. Once a designer of acrylic displays and furniture, Ann trained her creative senses to flow over from the visual to the literary arts. Years later, she has become a poet and author, honing her talent in various mediums, including web content for nonprofits, regular bylines for online literary publications, poetry, anthologies and guest editing in online literary journals.

Ann possesses a master of science in Marriage and family therapy from Iona College and an undergraduate degree from the College of New Rochelle, both located in Westchester County, New York. A guide dog handler and advocate, Ann volunteers her time representing people with visual impairments and guide dog users on various National, State and local boards of directors. A consultant and guest presenter, Ann visits schools promoting awareness and equality for people with disabilities. She is the 2015 recipient of the WDOM Spirit of Independence award and the 2019 GDUI Lieberg-Metz award for excellence in writing.

For more information about Ann or to read her blog, thought-wheel or to listen to audio and video clips, visit her website Ann Chiappetta

 

Thank you for dropping in today and it would be great if you could share the news about Ann’s new release.. thanks Sally.