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WELCOME TO PERFECTVILLE No crime. No competition. No chaos. Sounds perfect… doesn’t it? We’re kicking off our Bookstagram Tour for Welcome to Perfectville by Yvonne Eve Walus, published by Vine Leaves Press. Thirty years ago, a group of idealists created an isolated town built around safety and control. But Tisha Moore is the flaw in the system. A single mother of twins who has already broken the rules, Tisha finds herself pulled into a criminal network operating inside the supposedly perfect town — while an undercover agent is sent to gain her trust and bring her down. How much freedom would you sacrifice to keep your children safe? Join our brilliant #LBTCrew from 17th–23rd August as they share their reviews. We can’t wait for this one! #Ad #LBTCrew #Bookstagram #WelcomeToPerfectville #YvonneWalus

What would you ask your grandmothers if you could speak to them again? Wisdom from My Grandmothers by Jo Ann Fawcett explores inherited wisdom, female resilience, healing and the lessons passed through generations. Join our #LBTCrew from 17th–21st August as they share their thoughts. Read more and see the full tour schedule on our website. #WisdomFromMyGrandmothers #FemaleEmpowerment #PersonalGrowth #Bookstagram #LBTCrew

BOOKSTAGRAM TOUR | 30 YEAR LIE His mother disappeared in 1992. More than thirty years later, Callum is still looking for the truth. When he discovers a new thriller by author Isabel Amarante, he becomes convinced her novel is based on a crime involving his missing mother. His search takes him from a picturesque English village to the Isle of Skye, where a dark secret has remained buried for decades. But as Callum searches for answers and Isabel confronts her own fragmented memories, the truth proves more dangerous than either imagined. Join our brilliant #LBTCrew from 17th–23rd August as they share their reviews of 30 Year Lie by C.C. Bergen. We can’t wait to see what everyone thinks! 📚 Psychological Thriller 📖 Publication Day: 8th September #Ad #LBTCrew #Bookstagram #30YearLie #PsychologicalThriller

STARTING SOON The worldwide Bookstagram Tour for Cha'nir and the Light of Nam by Gurd Chahal begins on 17th August. Sci-fi meets fantasy, Indian philosophy, spirituality and folklore in an epic battle between light and darkness. Join our #LBTCrew from 17th–23rd August as they enter the world of The Sufy Epic. Read more and follow the full tour schedule on our website. #ChanirAndTheLightOfNam #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #Bookstagram #LBTCrew

The Bookstagram Tour for Kill It With Fire by Lindsey Kinsella has begun! An abandoned Scottish island. Brutal storms. Dark secrets. And spiders... lots of spiders. Join our fantastic #LBTCrew from 13th–22nd August as they share their thoughts on this chilling horror, thriller and mystery. Follow the full tour schedule over on our website. #KillItWithFire #LindseyKinsella #HorrorBooks #Bookstagram #LBTCrew

Submissions Closing Soon Our current submissions window closes on 16th August, and we're looking for a few more exceptional manuscripts before our editorial team begins reviewing. At Acorn & Ink Publishing, we're open to all full-length fiction genres, but we'd especially love to hear from authors writing: Contemporary fiction, particularly small-town series Commercial spicy romance Dystopian fiction Young Adult fiction Middle Grade fiction We're also keen to hear from previously published authors looking for a new publishing home. Why choose Acorn & Ink? 40% royalties on net receipts Professional editing Commercial cover design Full marketing and promotion through Love Books Tours, one of the UK's leading Bookstagram promotional companies A supportive, collaborative publishing experience from submission through to publication and beyond We believe publishing is about more than releasing a book—it's about building long-term partnerships with our authors. If you've written a full-length novel you're proud of, we'd love to read it. Submissions close on 16th August. Submit your manuscript here: https://tinyurl.com/2prymp8p

New on the Love Books Tours Website 🔎 Easy money. Dangerous clients. And a nineteen-year-old getting pulled into a world he may not be able to escape. We’re introducing Light Sleeper by Sean O’Leary, touring with our LBT Crew from 12th–16th August. Discover the book, meet Sean and follow our full Bookstagram Tour schedule on the website. www.lovebookstours.com #LoveBooksTours #LBTCrew #LightSleeper #CrimeFiction #Bookstagram

The diary is officially open… 🖤 New on the Love Books Tours Website — we're introducing our latest four-week Read-Along, The Diary of Derek Drummond: The Story of My Cursed Life by Katelyn Emilia Novak. Meet the author, discover Derek's dark and mysterious story and meet the brilliant LBT Crew who'll be reading along with us from 10th August–8th September. Read the full feature and follow the Read-Along: www.lovebookstours.com #LoveBooksTours #LBTCrew #ReadAlong #GothicFantasy #Bookstagram

New on the Love Books Tours Website What if a missing plane wasn’t lost at all? We’re stepping into a world of secrets, conspiracy and espionage with Nothing Left To Lose by Danny Singer. Meet the author, discover more about this award-winning spy thriller and follow our fantastic LBT Crew throughout the 10th–16th August Bookstagram Tour. Read the full feature and follow the tour on our website: www.lovebookstours.com #LoveBooksTours #LBTCrew #NothingLeftToLose #ThrillerBooks #Bookstagram

🌲 New on the Love Books Tours Website We’re stepping into the forests of wartime Britain with The Lumberjills: Under Suspicion by Joanna Foat. Discover more about the book, meet the author and follow our fantastic LBT Crew throughout the 10th–16th August Bookstagram Tour. Read the full feature and follow the tour: www.lovebookstours.com #LoveBooksTours #LBTCrew #TheLumberjills #HistoricalFiction #Bookstagram

What if the greatest adventure was waiting just above the clouds? Coming soon to Bookstagram is Chris and the Sky Pirates by Liam G. Martin—a magical middle grade adventure celebrating courage, friendship and discovering that our differences can become our greatest strengths. When Chris stumbles into a world of sky pirates, floating docks and an epic treasure hunt, he embarks on an unforgettable journey that will test his bravery and prove that every hero has their own way of changing the world. Join us from 10th–16th August as our wonderful #LBTCrew shares their honest reviews. Perfect for readers aged 7–14 who love fantasy adventures filled with heart. #Ad #Bookstagram #MiddleGrade #FantasyBooks #ChildrensBooks #LBTCrew

Sometimes the smallest lives leave the biggest footprints on our hearts. Coming soon to Bookstagram is Slow Blink: A Memoir by Louise Ross—a moving and beautifully written memoir exploring the extraordinary bond between a woman and a stray black cat. Tender, reflective and deeply heartfelt, this is a story about love, grief and the connections that continue long after goodbye. Join us from 10th–14th August as our wonderful #LBTCrew shares their honest reviews. Perfect for readers who love thoughtful memoirs, animal stories and books that stay with you long after the final page. #Ad #Bookstagram #Memoir #LiteraryMemoir #CatLovers #LBTCrew

A perfect summer. A long-buried secret. A murder no one saw coming. Coming soon to Bookstagram is Secrets of a Stolen Summer by Georgia Alexander—a captivating blend of mystery and romance where childhood friendships are reunited under the worst possible circumstances. As old memories resurface and hidden truths begin to unravel, Daphne must discover who can be trusted before another life is torn apart. Join us from 10th–16th August as our amazing #LBTCrew shares their honest reviews. Perfect for readers who love atmospheric mysteries, sun-soaked settings and a touch of romance. #Ad #Bookstagram #MurderMystery #Romance #CosyMystery #LBTCrew

Some journeys begin with an inheritance. Others begin with a question that has never been answered. Coming soon to Bookstagram is Where the Heart Meets the Sea by Kimbra Drake—a beautifully emotional story set amongst the breathtaking Norwegian islands, where long-buried secrets, unexpected love and family history collide. As Ella searches for the truth about her mother's past, she discovers that sometimes the place we least expect can become the place we finally belong. Join us from 10th–23rd August as our incredible #LBTCrew shares their honest reviews of this unforgettable story. #Ad #Bookstagram #WomensFiction #Romance #SmallTownRomance #LBTCrew

If you could travel through time… would you risk changing everything? Coming soon to Bookstagram is Patches Through Time by Sian Turner—an action-packed YA adventure where one incredible discovery sends a family hurtling into danger across history. What begins as an ordinary visit to an antique shop quickly becomes an extraordinary race against time, forcing teenage Cass to risk everything to save her father before history claims him forever. Join us from 8th–12th August as our fantastic #LBTCrew share their honest reviews. Perfect for readers who love time travel, thrilling adventures, family bonds and unforgettable twists. #Ad #Bookstagram #YABooks #TimeTravel #SciFi #LBTCrew

What happens when a cancelled ferry changes everything? Coming soon to Bookstagram is Washed Up by Nicola Knight—a heartwarming romance filled with island charm, unexpected connections and the kind of love story that arrives when you least expect it. When a storm leaves a stranger stranded on Frankie's tiny island, sparks certainly don't fly… at least not at first. But as days turn into something more, Frankie discovers that sometimes the biggest surprises come from the people we never expected to let into our hearts. Join us from 7th–13th August as our amazing #LBTCrew share their honest reviews. Perfect for readers who love irresistible romance, seaside settings and characters you'll be rooting for from the very first page. #Ad #Bookstagram #RomanceBooks #BloodhoundBooks #LBTCrew

Every family has stories. Some are told. Others remain hidden for generations. Coming soon to Bookstagram is Alec: The Father I Barely Knew by Malcolm Alexander—a deeply moving memoir that begins with the loss of a father and becomes an extraordinary journey through family history, hidden truths and the search for understanding. Sometimes the greatest discoveries aren't about the past—they're about ourselves. Join us from 6th–8th July as our wonderful #LBTCrew share their honest reviews of this remarkable biography. #Ad #Bookstagram #Biography #Memoir #FamilyHistory #LBTCrew