* * * Alight (Pyxis Book 2) is available! * * *"A captivating book with a superb mix of fantasy, romance, mystery, emotion, and drama... I really loved the fantasy elements. But the book isn't all fantasy or mystery; there's a great deal of emotion as well.... a fun romance to watch unfold." - Aeicha, Word Spelunking reviewPYXIS is a fresh take on contemporary fantasy, teen romance, and young adult paranormal. The PYXIS SERIES, a unique new teen series, weaves together a world of dreams, magic, love, and danger. Age level: 13 and up.BOOK DESCRIPTION:Corinne lives an average teenage life working at her dad's cafe, hanging out with her best friend, and trying to forget a falling-out with her almost-boyfriend Mason. Then she discovers she and Mason are haunted by the same dreams of a dark force that consumes everything in its path. Pursued by shadowy figures and a dangerous woman with secrets from the past, Corinne must find out who her grandmother really was. In her quest to unravel her family's history, she learns she is destined to protect this world--and the dark world of her dreams. She races to find the answers she seeks before her nightmares break free.REVIEWS:"These paranormal elements of Pyxis are so original - there are magical liquids that can manipulate human emotions, prophetic dreams, and enchanted lands.... If you're into young adult novels and fantasy, then don't miss this!" - Sophie Gonzales"what I liked most about this book is that the magic was unique" - Author Laura A.H. Elliott 5-star review"If you read Teen or YA you will love this" - Bestselling author Aaron Patterson, 5 star review"This novel is an excellent show of tension, romance and discovery" - Author Avery Olive"The romance isn't "insta" ... which definitely won me over. Corinne's friendship with Mason is so warming that I think I might be a little in love with him! If you like young adult fantasy with a little bit of romance and a unique story, then read Pyxis." - Hannah, Once Upon a Time review "There was an element of mystery as the teens tried to solve the whole box of magic/shared dreams/influential food dyes thing and I enjoyed the ride." - Andrea, The Busy Bibliophile review"an original take on young adult fantasy" - livetheshowtyme 5-star review"Unique teen fantasy.... recommend it to anyone who enjoys YA fantasy" -Krazy Book Lady review"fun, magical, mysterious, romantic story, unlike anything I've read within the paranormal genre recently" -Cupcakegirly review"The magic surrounding this book was ... intense and exciting" - Shana, Sizzling Reads review"If you're looking for something fun, fast, and mystery and romance, you won't be disappointed." - YA Bound review"I really liked the romance.... It was such a breath of fresh air to have no insta-love declarations or love triangles" - S Condous"a great read for any fan of the paranormal/supernatural genre" - Tarra"dreams and nightmares of prophesy and warnings, and magical lands.... Paranormal at its finest" -Romance Author Bri Clark"K.C. Neal has done a fabulous job of writing a young adult novel that is completely unique from all of the other young adult novels that I've read." -Shari, My Neurotic Book Affair review"The romance was great! ... I would recommend this book to anyone for those in need of a good paranormal read!" - Stuck in YA Books reviewPYXIS SERIES:K.C. Neal weaves a contemporary YA fantasy story of romance, magic, and love set against the everyday lives of friends with destinies that are anything but ordinary. PYXIS is the first book of the PYXIS SERIES. Book 2, ALIGHT, will release in September 2012.