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Brand new covers for Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle!

~A paranormal romance series by Taylor Dean~

I love my OLD covers. (Pictured on the left.) I really do. They're different from the norm and that's why they captured my attention.

For Lancaster House, I liked the idea of a hand reaching out from the grave. It seemed appropriate to the story; Andre reaches out to Zoe from beyond the grave. It was Carrie-like and kind of creepy.

There's just one problem.

This is not a horror novel. Not at all. This is a paranormal romance. People who like horror are drawn to the cover and are sadly disappointed when they realize it's a romance.

People who love paranormal romance are turned off by the cover because it looks too creepy.

In other words, the cover just wasn't working.

I love The Middle Aisle cover because it matched Lancaster House so perfectly. And part of the story takes place in Monterey, California. Monterey is known for its Cypress trees. The tree on the cover of The Middle Aisle reminded me of a Cypress tree and seemed perfect.

But, if the right people aren't reading the first book, no one will ever read the second one no matter what the cover looks like!

Bam! Decision made!

It was time for new covers for Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle! I love the new covers because they speak so perfectly as to what's on the inside.

Without further ado, here they are, the new covers! 

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Taylor Dean lives in Texas and is the mother of four grown children. Upon finding herself with an empty nest, she began to write the stories that were always wandering around in her head, quickly finding she had a passion for writing, specifically romance. Whether it’s paranormal, contemporary, or suspense—you’ll find all sub-genres of clean romance in her line-up.

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eBook Finale Bookblast! See the entire tour at a glance... Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle by Taylor Dean

BOOKBLAST!!

The Tour of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle has come to an end. In celebration of this unique tour of the Lancaster Mansion, we are giving away 10 eCopies of both books!! & sharing highlights from the Tour. Yep!! Catch the entire tour right here...

On tour with Prism Book Tours...

Fundimental Review of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

2/11 – Unputdownable Books – Guest Post Paranormal 

What inspired me to write a paranormal romance?

2/12 – I AmA Reader, Not a Writer – Guest Post Inspiration

The American Idol performance that inspired Lancaster House

2/13 - Fundinmental Guest Post by Taylor Dean

Lancaster House contains many secret passageways and hidden rooms.

-          Letters to the Cosmos – Review of Lancaster House

thought-provoking romantic read that isn't afraid to confront darkness

2/14 – Oh,The Books You’ll Read – Review of The Middle Aisle

I didn't think that this book would be as good as the first one but I was wrong.  Taylor Dean is a literary genius.

-          Proud Book Nerd – Excerpt

 Luminous, bright green eyes were trained directly on her. 

2/15 – LDS& Lovin’ It – Review of Lancaster House

I wanted to actually leap into the book and visit the place, old and damaged or not.  I loved the idea of secret hiding places and staircases that go nowhere

2/17 - PhantasmicReads - Guest Post Inspiration for the Lancaster House

The Hayes Mansion . . . is it haunted?

-          Lavender & Camomile Press Highlight

-     Colorimetry - Guest Post the Mansion

The mansion that served as inspiration for writing Lancaster House

2/18 – TheReading Diaries – Excerpt

Reviews: Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

2/19 -  Living a Goddess Life – Review Lancaster House

the imaginative Lancaster House within the novel really captured my attention.

-          Beck Valley Books – Guest Post by Taylor Dean

I Scared Myself!

2/20 – Living the Goddess Life –  Recipe from Lancaster House

2/21 – Passionand Life – Guest Post Excerpt

The doorway was gone.The room had been re-sealed and the wall, painted. There was no evidence it had ever been opened.

-          Books Mystify –  Review of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

2/22 – Christy’s Cozy Corner – Review of Lancaster House

 Her story becomes even more alive in this follow-up to Lancaster House. It is a story woven with great detail and raw emotion.

2/24 – Christy’sCozy Corner – Review of The Middle Aisle

I give it 5 stars! 

  - A Buckeye Girl Reads - Guest Post 1920's Slang

Dewdropper: young man who sleeps all day and doesn’t have a job

2/25 – Livinga Goddess Life – Review of The Middle Aisle

The Middle Aisle... toyed with the question of Zoe's sanity, which I found to be the most compelling part of the books.

-          Icultgen – Guest Post Excerpt

“Excuse me, I need to iron my shoelaces. Can you help me?”

2/26 - FUONLYKNEW - Guest Post the Doctor

 "I consulted my psychology-degreed daughter as I wrote Doctor Channing."

2/26 – Who’sThanny?  – Review of Lancaster House in Portuguese

A sequência de Lancaster House, The Middle Aisle, já está disponível. Aguardem pra saber mais sobre essa história!

-          Letters to the Cosmos – Review of The Middle Aisle

Dean adds some great storytelling to mix, turning the concept of an unreliable narrator so completely on its head that the reader is never quite sure what is real, what isn't, and how it will all end.

2/27 – Livinga Goddess Life – Recipe from The Middle Aisle

2/28 – ABuckeye Girl Reads – Review Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

 This series just has a way of pulling you in and not wanting to come up for air.

  - Who's Thanny?  Review of The Middle Aisle

(...) But I'll never admit That he's here. Never again. I need him. I want him. I do not care if he's not real. I wish I'd never known the truth. The truth sucks. Delusions are fantastic. The world would be a happier place if everyone was allowed to Live Out Their fantasies, live in a dream world where everything is butterflies and roses. (...)

Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle, available in print or eCopy from Smashwords or Amazon:

Taylor Dean:

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Taylor Dean lives in Texas and is the mother of four grown children. Upon finding herself with an empty nest, she began to write the stories that were always wandering around in her head, quickly finding that she had a passion for writing, specifically romance. Whether it's paranormal, contemporary, or suspense-you'll find all sub-genres of romance in her line-up.

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Bookblast Giveaway!!

10 eCopies of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle for 10 Winners!!!
March 1 - March 7, 2013

Open only to those who can legally enter. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced on Rafflecopter and Grand Finale posts as well as emailed and the winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Burgandy Ice @ Colorimetry and Prism Book Tours and sponsored by Taylor Dean. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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5 WINNERS in USA will receive.... Signed copies of Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle, two Lancaster House bookmarks, two pencils that say, "Believe it, Know it, Accept it," and a cute little tote bag.

5 International Winners will receive... eCopy of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

Open only to those who can legally enter. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced on Rafflecopter and Grand Finale posts as well as emailed and the winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Burgandy Ice @ Colorimetry and Prism Book Tours and sponsored by Taylor Dean. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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The Mansion, Inspiration for Lancaster House....

On tour with Prism Book Tours...

Lancaster House
by Taylor Dean
Paperback, 304 pages
Published June 7th 2012 by Createspace

Premise: 

Zoe Grayson needs a change. So, she moves to another state, purchases an old, dilapidated 1920s Victorian Mansion, and sets out to restore it to its former glory. As she begins the restoration, she finds herself falling in love with the old house . . . not to mention its illustrious builder, Mr. Lancaster. Zoe becomes obsessed with the house as she discovers its secrets; hidden rooms, secret passageways . . . and a mysterious man who seems to think the house is his. Who is he? More importantly, how does he live in her home unseen and unheard?

The unexpected answers leave her reeling—and questioning everything she’s ever known. To her dismay, Zoe’s actions land her in the local psychiatric hospital, scheming for ways to return to Lancaster House . . . and the love of her life.

The Middle Aisle
by Taylor Dean
Paperback, 356 pages
Published November 26th 2012 by Create Space


Premise:

Zoe Grayson is back in Lancaster House, ordered to bed rest for the duration of her unexpected pregnancy. Doctor Wade Channing, her overzealous psychiatrist, is living in Lancaster House, taking care of her, waiting on her, and tending to her every need. It seems to be the perfect arrangement.

There’s just one catch.

She has to tell him her story—everything that has happened in her life since the moment she escaped from Serenity Hills. It’s been quite an adventure to include renovating another home and a walk down the middle aisle.

But, that’s all over now. Nothing is real. It never was.

How did she end up in this miserable situation?

The mansion that served as inspiration for writing Lancaster House

 

*If you missed Phantasmic Reads' post, creep back down this cobwebby hallway and learn about a personal experience with another old, creepy mansion . . .

I grew up in San Jose, California. We spent many a holiday visiting and touring the infamous Winchester Mystery House. If you’ve never heard of it, check it out, it’s something else! The basic story behind the house is that the Winchester’s earned their money through the proceeds taken from the Winchester rifle. When Sarah Winchester lost both her husband and baby, she was sure that it was retribution for living on blood money—in other words, the Winchester rifle killed people, and they earned their money from the rifle, hence they were being punished. She was sure that she was going to be the next victim. Sarah was told by a medium that she needed to build a home for the spirits, to appease them—and that the construction should never cease. Building on the Winchester House never stopped, 24/7 for thirty-eight years! The results were a huge monstrosity of a home. The weirdest thing is that there are doors that lead to nowhere, strange staircases that end at the ceiling, secret passageways, a labyrinth of rooms, etc.

That alone right there ought to spark your imagination, right? I know it did mine. It’s a fascinating house to tour and I highly recommend the experience to thrill seekers.  There’s a definite feeling of creepiness though. If you’re one of those people who love to be ‘safely scared,’ then you’ll love the Winchester Mystery House.

So, how does this all relate to my book? In Lancaster House, I decided to have my hero actually work as one of the many employees who worked on the Winchester House. He loved the oddities so much that he incorporated them into the building of his own home, Lancaster House. Hence, Lancaster House is filled with hidden rooms, passageways, and strange staircases—and much more.

 

*To read an excerpt that describes Lancaster House, come back and make your way into this mysterious bedroom to  The Reading Diaries . . .

(Pictures can be sourced through http://pinterest.com/burgandyice/secret-passageways/)

About the Author:



Taylor Dean lives in Texas and is the mother of four grown children. Upon finding herself with an empty nest, she began to write the stories that were always wandering around in her head, quickly finding that she had a passion for writing, specifically romance. Whether it's paranormal, contemporary, or suspense-you'll find all sub-genres of romance in her line-up.

Find & Follow:

Website/Blog

Facebook
Twitter

Goodreads

Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle, available in print or eCopy from Smashwords or Amazon:

Tour-Wide Giveaway:

5 WINNERS will receive....

Open only to those who can legally enter. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced on Rafflecopter and Grand Finale posts as well as emailed and the winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Burgandy Ice @ Colorimetry and Prism Book Tours and sponsored by Taylor Dean. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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The Tour:

Fundimental Review of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

2/11 – Unputdownable Books – Guest Post

What inspired me to write a paranormal romance?

2/12 – I AmA Reader, Not a Writer – Guest Post 

The American Idol performance that inspired Lancaster House

2/13 - Fundinmental Guest Post 

Lancaster House contains many secret passageways and hidden rooms.

-          Letters to the Cosmos – Review

thought-provoking romantic read that isn't afraid to confront darkness

2/14 – Oh,The Books You’ll Read – Review

I didn't think that this book would be as good as the first one but I was wrong.  Taylor Dean is a literary genius.

-          Proud Book Nerd – Excerpt

2/15 – LDS& Lovin’ It – Review

I wanted to actually leap into the book and visit the place, old and damaged or not.  I loved the idea of secret hiding places and staircases that go nowhere

2/17 - PhantasmicReads - Guest Post

The Hayes Mansion . . . is it haunted?

-          Lavender & Camomile Press Highlight
-     Colorimetry - Guest Post

The mansion that served as inspiration for writing Lancaster House

2/18 – TheReading Diaries – Excerpt

2/19 -  Living a Goddess Life – Review Lancaster House

the imaginative Lancaster House within the novel really captured my attention.

-          Beck Valley Books – Guest Post

I Scared Myself!

2/20 – Living the Goddess Life –  Recipe

2/21 – Passion and Life – Guest Post

-          Books Mystify – Goodreads Review

2/22 – Christy’s Cozy Corner – Review

2/24 – Christy’s Cozy Corner – Review

2/25 – Living a Goddess Life – Review

-          Icultgen – Guest Post

2/26 – Who’s Thanny?  (Byzinha) – Review

-          Letters to the Cosmos – Review

2/27 – Living a Goddess Life – Recipe

2/28 – A Buckeye Girl Reads – Review

3/1 – Grand Finale TBA...

Tour Launch! Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle by Taylor Dean

On tour with Prism Book Tours...

Welcome to a unique tour with Lancaster House and its sequel, The Middle Aisle, by Taylor Dean.  

Lancaster House is an old Victorian mansion that is rumored to be haunted by ghosts. Zoe Grayson, interior decorator extraordinaire, sees the beauty beneath years of neglect (oddly, not much dust) and buys it with her inheritance. She plans to restore it room by room and resell it for a profit. She does not plan on falling in love with the old house, but she does. In fact, no one could love it as much as she does... except for the eccentric architect who created it over eighty years ago. 

Zoe's story begins in a psychiatric ward where she is questioned about the strange things going on in her house, things not explained by one slight woman living alone. 

To discover the truth, we're going to ask Taylor Dean to go back to the beginning... back to where her Inspiration for this story began... back to Taylor's usual genre: Clean Romance. And... The Challenge...

To begin the Tour, please visit Unputdownable Books, right through the entryway. It's ok... you don't believe in ghosts, do you?

The Tour:

Fundimental Review of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

2/11 – Unputdownable Books – Guest Post

2/12 – I Am A Reader, Not a Writer – Guest Post 

2/13 - Fundinmental Guest Post 

-          Letters to the Cosmos – Review

2/14 – Oh, The Books You’ll Read – Review

-          Proud Book Nerd – Guest Post

2/15 – LDS & Lovin’ It – Review

2/17 - Phantasmic Reads - Review

-          Lavender & Camomile Press Guest Post

2/18 – The Reading Diaries – Guest Post

2/19 -  Living a Goddess Life – Review

-          Beck Valley Books – Guest Post

2/20 – Living the Goddess Life –  Recipe

-          Colorimetry 

2/21 – Passion and Life – Guest Post

-          Books Mystify – Goodreads Review

2/22 – Christy’s Cozy Corner – Review

2/24 – Christy’s Cozy Corner – Review

2/25 – Living a Goddess Life – Review

-          Icultgen – Guest Post

2/26 – Who’s Thanny?  (Byzinha) – Review

-          Letters to the Cosmos – Review

2/27 – Living a Goddess Life – Recipe

2/28 – A Buckeye Girl Reads – Review

3/1 – Grand Finale TBA...

Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle, available in print or eCopy from Smashwords or Amazon:

Taylor Dean:

©iStockphoto.com/tinabelle

Taylor Dean lives in Texas and is the mother of four grown children. Upon finding herself with an empty nest, she began to write the stories that were always wandering around in her head, quickly finding that she had a passion for writing, specifically romance. Whether it's paranormal, contemporary, or suspense-you'll find all sub-genres of romance in her line-up.

Find & Follow:

Website/Blog

Facebook
Twitter

Goodreads
Smashwords

Tour-Wide Giveaway:

5 WINNERS in USA will receive.... Signed copies of Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle, two Lancaster House bookmarks, two pencils that say, "Believe it, Know it, Accept it," and a cute little tote bag.

5 International Winners will receive... eCopy of Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle

Open only to those who can legally enter. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced on Rafflecopter and Grand Finale posts as well as emailed and the winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Burgandy Ice @ Colorimetry and Prism Book Tours and sponsored by Taylor Dean. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Prism Book Tours..... Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle by Taylor Dean!!

Introducing..... a new blog tour by Prism Book Tours!

Feb 11 - Mar 1

A girl falls in love with a ghost?  Um.... yea!! Count me in!  

There are eCopies available for review (bloggers & Goodreads reviewers) via Smashwords... either Lancaster House or The Middle Aisle... or both!! There's an awesome tour-wide giveaway with books & swag: bookmarks, pencils & tote!  Plus amazing Guest Posts.  Sign up below!

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Lancaster House
by Taylor Dean
Paperback, 304 pages
Published June 7th 2012 by Createspace

Premise: 

Zoe Grayson needs a change. So, she moves to another state, purchases an old, dilapidated 1920s Victorian Mansion, and sets out to restore it to its former glory. As she begins the restoration, she finds herself falling in love with the old house . . . not to mention its illustrious builder, Mr. Lancaster. Zoe becomes obsessed with the house as she discovers its secrets; hidden rooms, secret passageways . . . and a mysterious man who seems to think the house is his. Who is he? More importantly, how does he live in her home unseen and unheard?

The unexpected answers leave her reeling—and questioning everything she’s ever known. To her dismay, Zoe’s actions land her in the local psychiatric hospital, scheming for ways to return to Lancaster House . . . and the love of her life.

The Middle Aisle
by Taylor Dean
Paperback, 356 pages
Published November 26th 2012 by Create Space


Premise:

Zoe Grayson is back in Lancaster House, ordered to bed rest for the duration of her unexpected pregnancy. Doctor Wade Channing, her overzealous psychiatrist, is living in Lancaster House, taking care of her, waiting on her, and tending to her every need. It seems to be the perfect arrangement.

There’s just one catch.

She has to tell him her story—everything that has happened in her life since the moment she escaped from Serenity Hills. It’s been quite an adventure to include renovating another home and a walk down the middle aisle.

But, that’s all over now. Nothing is real. It never was.

How did she end up in this miserable situation?

Praise for Lancaster House:

Wow. Where to start? Lancaster House was one of the most exhilarating, amazing books I've read all year. Maybe even ever. There is an undercurrent of menace and a totally creepy vibe running through the first half of the novel, one which kept me turning the pages and had my heart beating that little bit faster. From the opening pages, you're sucked right into the action, wondering what is going on and what will happen next.-Mandy of The Thoughts of a Girl

Wow! What an intense and refreshing book! It pulled me in form the very first page!It has everything from suspense to mystery and yes, of course, romance! This book kept me on edge by keeping me guessing to the very end! Lancaster House is not your same ole paranormal romance that we all have come to know and expect! Oh no! There was no way I could have guessed all the twists and turns that are held in this book! It left me surprised and very satisfied with the the whole story! I guarantee you have never read any other book that is remotely like this one (well at least I sure haven't and I have read a lot of books!) -Jess of Book Liaison

Andre and Zoe just give me chills at how beautiful they are together. Not to mention this story has every wow factor to it you can imagine. Twists and turns like you wouldn’t believe. It was a great adventure and a job well done for Taylor Dean. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to everyone. A true masterpiece.-Chasity of Batty for Books

Reading this book, I was not prepared for the strength of voice and the very real grit author Taylor Dean projects in her amazing story. Give me a great ghost story any day of the week. Fill it with kick butt heroines and a spicy romance and you have me at the word go. -Dana of Book Girl Knitting

Lancaster House is amazingly written and such an original story. I was Zoe and Andre's number one fan from the beginning, they are an amazing couple, and Taylor easily conveys their love in this story.-Brandy of Book Worm Brandy

Can I just say WOW! This is really a gripping read and one I recommend highly! Taylor Dean is on my list of must read authors now.-Andrea of A Chick Who Reads

I have never read a book quite like this one. I can't begin to describe to you how good it was.-Shelly, formerly of Dive Under the Cover, now of House of A La Mode

Shelly of House of A La Mode named Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle in her Top Ten of 2012 list!

Interviews with Taylor Dean on Colorimetry:

 Lancaster House

 Sierra

 I Have People

About the Author:



Taylor Dean lives in Texas and is the mother of four grown children. Upon finding herself with an empty nest, she began to write the stories that were always wandering around in her head, quickly finding that she had a passion for writing, specifically romance. Whether it's paranormal, contemporary, or suspense-you'll find all sub-genres of romance in her line-up.

Find & Follow:

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