Hidden Deep, Book 1 of the Hidden Saga

by Amy Patrick

Overview

***He's not even supposed to talk to a human, much less fall in love with one***

Sixteen-year-old Ryann Carroll has just run into the guy who saved her life ten years ago. You might think she'd be happy to see him again. Not exactly. She's a bit underdressed (as in skinny-dipping) and he's not supposed to exist.

After her father's affair, all Ryann wants is to escape the family implosion fallout and find a little peace. She also wouldn't mind a first date that didn't suck, but she's determined not to end up like her mom: vulnerable, betrayed, destroyed. Ryann's just moved into her grandma's house in rural Mississippi, the same place where ten years earlier she became lost in the woods overnight and nearly died.

She's still irresistibly drawn to those woods. There she encounters the boy who kept her from freezing to death that long ago winter night and was nowhere to be seen when rescuers arrived. He's still mysterious, but now all grown-up and gorgeous, too. And the more she's with him, the greater the threat he poses to Ryann's strict policy-- never want someone more than he wants you.

Seventeen-year-old Lad knows the law of his people all too well: Don't get careless and Don't get caught. It's allowed his race to live undetected in this world for thousands of years, mentioned only in flawed and fading folklore. Lad's never been able to forget about Ryann since that night ten years ago. When he sees her again, his fascination re-ignites and becomes a growing desire that tempts him to break all the rules. He's not even supposed to talk to a human, much less fall in love with one.

And the timing is atrocious. The Assemblage is coming, the rift between the Light and Dark is widening. Lad may have to trade his own chance at happiness to keep the humans, especially Ryann, blissfully ignorant and safe.

**Fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series and Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga will be drawn to Amy Patrick's sexy, magical Hidden Saga.**

**Grab your copy today and Give in to the Glamour of the Hidden Saga!**

THE HIDDEN SERIES:
Book 1: Hidden Deep
Book 2: Hidden Heart
Book 3: Hidden Hope
The Sway- A Hidden Saga Companion Novella
Book 4: Hidden Darkness
Book 5: Hidden Danger
Book 6: Hidden Desire
Book 7: Hidden Game (Ancient Court, Book 1)
Book 8: Hidden Magic (Ancient Court, Book 2)
Book 9: Hidden Hero (Ancient Court, Book 3)

Honors for Hidden Deep:
2013 YA Finalist in the prestigious RWA Golden Heart romance writing contest
Winner of the Maggie Unpublished award - YA Category- Georgia Romance Writers
Finalist in many other RWA chapter contests nationwide

REVIEWS:

"I was immediately drawn to the cool, quiet tranquility of the woods. The details jumped off the page in deep green leaves and cold clear water. Then Lad and Ryann swept me right off my feet... I was glad that I started Hidden Deep on a Friday so that I could read straight through the night into the breaking hours of dawn. It ended way too quickly. I hope the continuation will be out soon. I will be making plans for another Friday night lost in the world of Lad and Ryann." - AJ- BITTEN BY BOOKS

"I really got into this story, and every time I reached the end of a chapter I couldn't resist going onto the next one... Hidden Deep was a YA fantasy novel like no other. In a world of vampires and demons and witches, a new story with a new mythical background is always welcome. It was a funny, romantic, refreshing read that I'm glad I got to pick up. I'd definitely be interested in reading the rest of this trilogy." Jessica-- The Book Bratz YA book blog

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151258869
Publisher:	Oxford South Press
Publication date:	03/20/2015
Series:	Hidden Saga Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	319
Sales rank:	16,438
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Amy Patrick is a two-time Golden Heart finalist (2013 and 2014) who writes Contemporary Romance and Young Adult fantasy/paranormal romance. She is the author of the Hidden Saga and the Still series. Living in New England now with her husband and two sons, she sometimes craves the heat and humidity of Mississippi, where she grew up. She's been a professional singer and news anchor and currently narrates audio books as well as working as a voiceover artist and video host. And she writes. A lot.

Editorial Reviews

"I love it when I fall deeper into the story as I move from one chapter to the next. That's what I got here. ... as a whole, this book is a delicious read. I actually went back to the first chapter immediately after finishing the epilogue which is EPIC by the way. The cliffhanger left me with my mouth open and ready to reread the whole thing (which I kinda did)."

Side B blog - Lyn Ching

"The plot itself was great and intriguing. I found myself flipping the pages faster, and I seriously loved the protagonist. I found my heart breaking with her when things went southwards, and I just felt so sad, but then when she had hope, so did I--it was just a whirlwind of emotions that you experience along with the protagonist. As the story progresses there are more shocking revelations that surfaced and just left me open-mouthed! I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL!!!"

Kariny's Teen Boox Frenzy - Kariny Venkatasamy

"Amy does a wonderful job describing the world she created with vivid detail. It was a refreshing read. The story was fun and kept me reading until the end...which blew me away! I had to re-read the first couple of chapters because of that cliffhanger. When a book makes you think about the story and re-read the first pages like Hidden deep did, it's a good book. I can't wait for book 2! Should you read it? Yes! A great supernatural romance with intriguing characters and a world full of mystery."

Twinning For Books - Tawney Bland

"Amy Patrick delivers a great magical and mysterious world, with brilliant characters. Ryann, our lead female protagonist, not only has character, but great humour and charm to her too. This is brilliantly shown through the writing style of this book. It easily flows off the page and you quickly become immersed within the world. It took me all of two days to read this book, and safe to say if I didn't have work during the day, I would have easily finished it in one."

Book Geeks Anonymous blog (UK) - Megan Rogers

"Hidden Deep is a young adult fantasy novel set in steamy rural Mississippi, and the steam spills over to the attraction between Lad and Ryann. The characters are great, and the unique setting comes to life on the pages of this engrossing read."

Examiner.com - Misti Pyles