Exclusive Cover Reveal and Giveaway: The Temple of Heaven by Z. Allora

Welcome to the official cover reveal of Z. Allora’s latest release, The Temple of Heaven, coming soon from Dreamspinner Press. Not only do we have the reveal to share with you, but there’s also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details too!

Thank you, Lisa and the Novel Approach, for allowing me to reveal my cover of The Temple of Heaven drawn by PL Nunn. I captured the scene where Jordon and Tian Di are visiting the colorful Temple of Heaven in Beijing. This building is part of the imperial complex where emperors have gone to pray during two dynasties.

Here’s a picture of me & my love visiting the Temple of Heaven. We lived in China for six years and made numerous trips to Beijing.

And Now for the Cover

And the Blurb

Music is Tian Di’s life and his love, and he’s made plenty of sacrifices. His career is finally taking off with his band, Made in China, and he’ll continue to put music first… until he meets Jordon. Then insta-lust becomes insta-love and a commitment to the future—no matter how difficult it might be.

Jordon lives in a bubble constructed by his overprotective older brothers, who are so controlling that they’ve kept him from dating. A talented artist, Jordon managed to keep his success with a Japanese manga publisher a secret from his family, but now he fears discovery. It’s easier to let his brothers handle everything, but Jordon has reached his limit. He’s ready to draw some boundaries so he can be his own man and face all the challenges that come with that.

Their families and careers aren’t the only obstacles. Jordon must accept his identity as a gay man who doesn’t top or bottom. Fortunately, Tian Di—and his special talents—help Jordon open up to his sexuality in an erotic adventure that spans Japan and China, and with love, luck, hard work, and open minds, will end in a happily ever after.

And the Pre-order Links at Dreamspinner Press: Paperback || eBook

About the Author

Z. Allora believes in happily ever afters for everyone. She met her own true love through the personals and has traveled to over thirty countries with him. She’s lived in Singapore, Israel and China. Now back home to the USA she’s an active member of PFLAG and a strong supporter of those on the rainbow in her community. She wants to promote understanding and acceptance through her actions and words. Writing rainbow romance allows her the opportunity to open hearts and change minds.

To contact Z. Allora: E-mail || Facebook || Blog ||  Website || Twitter

The Giveaway

I’d like to giveaway an eBook of The Great Wall. The Great Wall is first in the Made in China series. You do NOT need to read the first book to get the second (you’ll just have more detail as to why Indigo can be such an ass & how closeted China is). The first book is set mostly in Suzhou, China. In The Temple of Heaven I take you from NY to Suzhou to Beijing to Shanghai to Japan to Hong Kong.

To enter the giveaway: Leave a comment about where you’d like to visit if you ever get to China. I’ll pick on June 18^th and notify the winner via email. And don’t forget to leave your email address in the comment!

About the Prize

Destiny will be decided by a battle between heart and mind….

Jun Tai “Styx” Wong loves two things: playing the drums, and his best friend, Jin. But being a good Chinese son means he can’t have either—he’ll have to marry a girl of his parents’ choosing and settle into a traditional job. His move to the bigger city of Suzhou is both a blessing and curse, as living with Jin makes it harder for Styx to suppress his desires. Nearly dying while trying to eradicate his feelings serves as a wake-up call for Jin, who takes extreme measures to keep Styx safe from harm.

When given a second chance at life and happiness, will Styx be able to claim the future he wants with Jin, his bandmates, and his music? Can love and hope grow with the constantly looming threat of Styx’s parents ordering him home? Great things await—if Styx finds the courage to break down the wall that stands between him and everything he wants.