Why I write New Adult by Stephanie Tyler
I love writing New Adult because I love the age group New Adult
encompasses (approximately 18 to 25 years old) and for me, looking back, those
were some of the most fun times in so many ways. You’re on your own, you’re
making mistakes and getting in trouble and falling in love…there are so many
possibilities open to you. So many
choices.
Did I mention the falling in love thing? Everything about that
time is so heightened—there’s a sexual edge to a relationship that makes it
different and confusing and complicated and wonderful. So New Adult isn’t just for readers who are
between those ages—I think anyone of any age can enjoy these types of books. It’s a reminder of fun times, for some, a
realization of how far we’ve come. And a
reminder that sometimes being a little crazy and out of control is still a good
thing.
Redemption (Defiance #2)
by Stephanie Tyler (Goodreads Author)Matthias Robichaud is looking for an alliance. The Defiance motorcycle club is a stronghold in the dangerous world that’s become the new norm and he’s driven to prove he’s tough enough to be sworn in as a full member. But when he sees a beautiful, spirited girl abducted by a rival MC, rescuing her jeopardizes all he’s worked for.
Politician’s daughter Jessa Everson knows what’s expected of her—obedience, loyalty and silence—but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t fight when she’s kidnapped by the Lords of Vengeance. Having Matthias save her is like gaining an avenging angel in leather and tattoos. But Defiance is known for brutal justice, and she may have just traded one bad situation for another.
Matthias’s urge to protect is too strong to ignore, no matter how much trouble Jessa brings to Defiance’s gates. There’s no room in the post-Chaos world for weakness so if Matthias and Jessa have any chance of surviving, they’ll need to put their full strength behind the MC…and hope that the MC will do the same for them.
I woke, screaming and kicking. It only took a few moments to
realize that I wasn’t gagged or in chains, the way I’d spent most of the past
two weeks, at the LoV’s mercy.
Mathias was the first one to come into
focus. He was signing to Bishop’s voice. You’re
all right, Jessa. Take a breath.
I did. And I realized I was holding
Mathias’s hand, his palm warm in mine. Holding it like we were lovers, like he
was my lifeline, my fingers curled through his. I stared at our hands, fisted
together, and I wondered if I’d ever understand any of this.
It’s a crazy time for everyone.
Bishop’s voice, Mathias’s free hand
signing. I stared into Mathias’s dark eyes and I saw more understanding there
than I ever had. “My grandmother would’ve reconsidered her stance on men for
you.”
Bishop laughed—it had been a long time
since I’d heard a real laugh—and he translated as Mathias signed, Grandmothers aren’t really my
type, but I’m guessing there’s a compliment in there
somewhere.
“Definitely.” I was flirting with the
violent angel in leather. Flirting.
After I’d thrown up in front of him.
After everything, I still felt the taut butterfly nerves in my belly. And
despite everything, I liked it.
He looked like the other bikers, thanks
to his tattoos, and there was a leather jacket on the seat next to me, although
it didn’t have the name of any biker club on the back of his jacket. Granted,
he drove a van and not a bike, but he had that air about him. Less vengeful and
outwardly cruel, but he hadn’t shied away from violence.
Neither had I. What was happening to
me? Were two weeks enough to turn me from a pampered girl into a fighter, or
had she always been there, waiting for the right time?
My grandmother liked to say that
necessity was the mother of invention. Until this moment, I’d never truly
understood what that meant.
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