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The Magic of the YA Love Triangle

Few things ignite a YA fandom like a love triangle and since Valentine’s Day is near, let’s delve into the hot topic. Whether it’s Peeta vs. Gale, Edward vs. Jacob, or my personal fave, Hayden vs. Parker (in my novel, Koush Hollow) readers love taking sides. But why do we get so invested in these fictional relationships?

Love triangles thrive on tension. One love interest represents the safe choice, the other excitement and danger. One is the best friend who’s always been there, the other is the mysterious newcomer. The best triangles force characters and readers to question what they truly want in love.

A well-written love triangle isn’t just about romance; it’s about identity. Who will the protagonist become? Their choice isn’t just about who to kiss, it’s about who they see themselves with in the future. That’s what keeps readers turning pages (and debating furiously in the comments section).

So why do we, as readers, feel the need to choose a side? First, there’s the emotional Investment. We see ourselves in certain characters, and their happiness feels personal. If we identify with the quiet, loyal best friend, we’re rooting for them. If we love a little danger and unpredictability, we’re all in on the brooding bad boy.

Then there’s the thrill of the chase. The slow burn, the stolen glances, the will-they-won’t-they dynamic that fuel our attachment.

Let’s not forget the tropes. Some readers live for the friends-to-lovers trope, while others crave the enemies-to-lovers dynamic (my personal favorite). Love triangles let us pit these classic arcs against each other.

So let me know your thoughts in the comments. Are love triangles an exciting source of drama or an overused trope? Have you ever changed teams midway through a book? And most importantly, which YA love triangle still haunts you? If you’re looking for a new love triangle, I’m including a link so you can head to the mystical Bayou in KOUSH HOLLOW and cheer on #TeamHayden or #TeamParker!

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In the depths of the bayou, where cypress trees tower and Spanish moss hangs like a curtain of secrets, lies the mysterious town of Koush Hollow, where the glittering facade of wealth and beauty conceals a deadly truth. Sixteen-year-old Jenna joins her mother’s elite social club, the Diamonds & Pearls, which reigns supreme. As Jenna delves into the club’s seductive world and a steamy love triangle, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As she falls into a tantalizing love triangle, she encounters ancient magic and shocking revelations that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Will she survive the perfect facade of Koush Hollow with Parker by her side, or will Hayden help her unravel the deadly secrets buried beneath? A captivating tale of mystery, magic, and self-discovery, Koush Hollow will draw you into its dark, mystical world and refuse to let go.
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KOUSH HOLLOW RE-RELEASE!

BIG BOOK NEWS!

61P16ZY4r8S._SL500_KOUSH HOLLOW, a suspenseful Southern novel filled with mystical characters, small-town secrets, and deadly lies, has a shiny re-release date and is available now in audiobook, e-book, and paperback formats on Amazon.

Books make great gifts, and as a treat I’m including a cocktail recipe below that pairs perfectly with the book and may protect the reader against the evil antagonist in the story.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

After an unimaginable family tragedy, sixteen-year-old Jenna returns to the mystical bayou town outside of New Orleans. Her powerful Southern stepmother is a corrupt energy executive who is polluting the local waters, lining the pockets of her exclusive social club members, and planning to induct the meddling, strong-willed Jenna into her sparkling seductive world where all that glitters is not what it seems. While the dying bayous around them hide their many secrets beneath the murky surface, Jenna will have to find the strength to resist everything she’s always wanted in order to uncover the truth she’s always needed.

5-Star Review:

Suspense, twists and turns, and an ending you don’t see coming

Suspenseful, lots of twists and turns, had me on the edge of my seat, shocking ending! I loved everything minute of it. I also highly recommend it, along with the author’s other books, “Disenchanted”, and “Bewitching Hannah” Awesome Reading.

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fresh-cranberry-vodka-4KOUSH HOLLOW COCKTAIL

Ingredients:

4 oz. club soda

2 oz. good gin like Bombay

1 oz. cranberry juice

Splash of lemon juice

Cranberries

Sprig of rosemary (for protection against evil stepmothers!)

Ice

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker add ice and gin, cranberry juice, and lemon juice. Shake well. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Stir in soda and add a festive garnish of cranberries. And don’t forget the rosemary sprig!

ABOUT THE AUTHORLeighGoff-150RET

Leigh Goff is a writer from the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area. She is the author of three published novels and is represented by Lauren Bittrich at Lucinda Literary.

When she writes, she wants to write for readers looking with a shimmer in their eyes to escape into fantastic worlds; worlds filled with sparkling magic and brave characters. She wants readers to get lost in her stories and hopefully find themselves there, too.

Please visit her website and Amazon page for more information.

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My Big Book News is…

61P16ZY4r8S._SL500_The Koush Hollow Audiobook Tour is coming to whisk you away to the magic and mystery of the bayou!

The audiobook is narrated by the talented Erin Seidel, whose voice perfectly captures the moxie and mayhem of the story.

As Jenna is introduced to the Diamonds & Pearls, her mother’s mysterious club, she comes to the troubling realization that secrets are a way of life in Koush Hollow: How do the Diamonds & Pearls look so young, where does their money come from, and why is life along the bayou disappearing? As Jenna is drawn into their seductive world, her curiosity and concerns beg her to uncover the truth. However, in a town where mysticism abounds and secrets are deadly, the truth is not what Jenna could have ever imagined.

The tour is coming September 12th-18th from Parliament House Press & Audiobook Worm Promotions. There will be contests, giveaways, and all kinds of fun stuff to promote and celebrate the audiobook release.

Come back for more details as the tour gets closer!

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