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When should you read ETHAN?

When I wrote ETHAN (the novella prequel to BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS) it was with the intention of creating a story that would provide some new information to readers who’ve already read BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS (book 1) and LUCID (book 2), yet at the same time this novella wouldn’t give any spoilers away to those who are new to the series. I tried very hard to accomplish that, which turned out to be quite the challenge. Do you have any idea how hard it is to write a prequel to a series full of mystery elements and NOT give things away for the books that already exist? *blinks with wide eyes* It ain’t easy-peasy, lemme tell ya! 🙂

For those of you who’ve already read BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS and LUCID, you’re probably wondering if you should bother to read ETHAN (prequel novella to BKoD). First, ETHAN’s entirely in Ethan’s P.O.V. <–Definite bonus! Second, did you know music plays a role in Ethan’s life? Do you know the real reason why Ethan doesn’t carry a cell phone? Did you know Ethan was involved in Nara’s life way before they actually met in BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS? You’ll learn all that and much more in ETHAN, so yeah, I’d say it’s worth a read, especially since it will help lead you into the things that’ll happen in DESTINY.

P.S. ETHAN will pull at the heartstrings. Grab a tissue. 🙂

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If you’re a fan of the BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS series, I think you’ll love ETHAN, and if you haven’t read any of the BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS books, what are you waiting for? *g* But since I’m a wee bit biased on anything pertaining to Ethan, here’s a sampling of some ETHAN reviews to help you decide…

https://www.intothehallofbooks.com/2013/02/my-thoughts-on-ethan-by-pt-michelle.html

https://thebookishbabes.blogspot.com/2013/02/mini-review-ethan-brightest-kind-of.html

https://www.loveisnotatriangle.com/2013/01/ethan-brightest-kind-of-darkness-novella.html

https://www.memyshelfandi.com/2013/01/book-review-ethan.html

https://www.bookswithbite.net/2013/02/review-ethan.html

https://www.readerslive1000lives.com/2013/02/mini-review-ethan-brightest-kind-of.html

https://nocturnalbookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/02/novellas-reviews-waterlocked-and-ethan.html

https://www.stepintofiction.com/2013/02/ethan-by-pt-michelle-review.html

https://www.booklovingme.com/2013/02/review-ethan-brightest-kind-of-darkness.html

https://rhireading.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-ethan-by-pt-michelle.html

https://tarheelbibliobabe.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-ethan-by-pt-michelle.html

https://twimom101bookblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/mini-review-ethan-by-pt-michelle.html

https://wordtodreams.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-ethan-by-pt-michelle.html

https://fictionaldistraction.blogspot.com/2013/01/short-story-review-ethan-by-pt-michelle.html

https://lolabookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-ethan-brightest-kind-of-darkness.html

https://corriethebookcrazedgirl.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-ethan-brightest-kind-of.html

Many thanks to the readers and bloggers who’ve been so supportive of the BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS series!

Can’t get enough BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS series info? Here are a few more series EXTRAs:

Extra #1: Would you like to know what really happened the day Ethan saved Nara’s life on the soccer field in BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS? To read Chapter 22 from ETHAN’s point of view? Go here and check it out!

Extra #2: Here’s a scene from when Nara was a child. If you haven’t read BKoD & LUCID, read them first, then check out the scene called UNFORESEEN here!

Extra #3: Click here for playlists and interviews!

Happy Reading!

~ P.T.

BKoD & LUCID appear in several “Best of 2012” lists!

‏Wow, I’m so honored that BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS and LUCID have made some awesome “Top 10” and “Best of” 2012 lists! Thank you to all the bloggers and readers who’ve taken the time to put together such amazing lists. I’m thrilled to see my books among your favorites!

BEST BOOK READ IN 2012/TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2012

1) https://www.memyshelfandi.com/2012/12/yearly-recap-yvette.html

2) https://thoughtsatoneinthemorning.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-end-of-year-book-survey.html

3) https://lmdqueen.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-books-i-read-in-2012.html?showComment=1356551299996

4) https://www.bookish-brunette.com/best-books-read-2012/

5) https://hopefaithbooks.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-books-of-2012.html

6) https://wordtodreams.blogspot.com/2012/12/favorite-books-read-in-2012.html

7) https://lolabookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/12/list-best-books-ive-read-in-2012.html

8) https://www.angelsdemonsandvampires.com/2012/12/best-books-of-2012-according-to-better.html?spref=tw

9) https://bookvacations.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/favorite-books-read-in-2012-and-a-giveaway/ (Chance to win a print book copy of LUCID! Click link to find out how to enter. Deadline Feb 5th.)

10) https://paperboyfriends.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-slut-picks-kristys-edition.html

11) https://www.stepintofiction.com/2012/12/our-top-10-favorite-books-read-in-2012.html

BEST SERIES DISCOVERED & NEW FAVORITE AUTHOR OF 2012

https://silentseasons.com/2012/12/30/end-of-year-book-survey-2012/

MOST MEMORABLE BOOK OF 2012 NOMINATION

https://gravetells.com/2012/12/21/2012-gravetells-readers-choice-awards-vote-here/

BEST BOOK BOYFRIEND OF 2012

1) https://www.totalbookaholic.com/2012/12/top-10-of-2012-best-book-boyfriends-of.html?spref=tw (Ethan)

2) https://refractedlightreviews.com/?p=12467 (Drystan)

FAVORITE HEROINE OF 2012

https://corriethebookcrazedgirl.blogspot.com/2012/12/30-days-meme-for-december-2012-day-16-19.html

BEST COUPLES OF 2012

https://bookobessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/best-book-couples-of-2012.html?m=0

BEST COVER OF 2012

1) https://www.autumnreview.com/2012/12/best-book-covers-of-2012.html?showComment=1356429442937

2) https://neverbakeinblack.blogspot.com/2012/12/guest-post-top-ten-covers-of-2012.html?showComment=1356488245590

ETHAN’s Cover Reveal!

For all you ETHAN lovers out there, the novella entitled, ETHAN: BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS PREQUEL is coming in January 2013! Without further ado, here’s ETHAN’s cover! 🙂

Coming January 2013

ETHAN: BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS PREQUEL

Delve a little deeper into ETHAN’s world and see things from his point of view leading up to the day he and Nara talk for the first time in the parking lot about the bomb

I hope you enjoy this installment in the BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS world and that it whets your appetite for DESTINY’s release in March 2013!

Cover designed by Keith Draws

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Other books in the BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS series…

BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS, BOOK 1

Nara Collins is an average sixteen-year-old, with one exception: every night she dreams the events of the following day. Due to an incident in her past, Nara avoids using her special gift to change fate…until she dreams a future she can’t ignore.

After Nara prevents a bombing at Blue Ridge High, her ability to see the future starts to fade, while people at school are suddenly being injured at an unusually high rate.

Grappling with her diminishing powers and the need to prevent another disaster, Nara meets Ethan Harris, a mysterious loner who seems to understand her better than anyone. Ethan and Nara forge an irresistible connection, but as their relationship heats up, so do her questions about his dark past.

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LUCID: BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS, BOOK 2

Once Nara combines her prophetic ability with Ethan’s power to outsmart Fate at his own deadly cat-and-mouse game, she’s more determined than ever to help Ethan learn the meaning behind the raven sword tattoo that suddenly appeared on his back after their confrontation with Fate.

During her quest to uncover the tattoo’s secrets, Nara enlists the help of some new friends and discovers her own surprising connection to Ethan.

While Nara digs deeper into the mystery, her desire for answers leads her down a dangerous path full of powerful and ruthless enemies. Swept into an age-old battle, Nara quickly learns that keeping one’s enemies close can be a necessary evil, making an intangible enemy she can control far more preferable to the human enemies she can’t.

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DESTINY: BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS, BOOK 3 ~ Coming March 2013

When destiny is on the line, will love be enough to light the way?

In order to save Ethan, Nara gets pulled deeper into his dark world, where everything she thought she knew about Ethan and herself turns on its head.

Ethan and Nara turn up the heat with bone-melting seduction and heart-rending moments, but surprising revelations, lies, treachery, betrayal, and unimaginable evil will challenge their relationship and their future together.

As the stakes rise, encompassing more than just her relationship with Ethan, will Nara make the ultimate sacrifice?

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ABOUT P.T. MICHELLE

P.T. Michelle is author of the young adult series BRIGHTEST KIND OF DARKNESS. She keeps a spiral notepad with her at all times, even on her nightstand. When P.T. isn’t writing, she can usually be found reading or taking pictures of landscapes, sunsets and anything beautiful or odd in nature.