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The Jewel by Amy Ewing:
THE JEWEL is an electrifying debut novel by Amy Ewing. She brings the drama, viciousness, and beauty that wealth means to this amazing novel. Violet is a surrogate. And soon, she will only be known as a lot number. The most she can hope for is a good, nice lady to buy her at the Auction. But when the Duchess of the Lake buys her, Violet gets more than she bargained for. She learns that it is possible for her to love someone, and to have some semblance of a life. But under the Duchess’s rule, she must live her life very carefully; otherwise, she may find herself faced with a life without freedom.

This novel was a masterpiece! I could not, would not, put it down. The plot twists were so surprising, and you never would have imagined them happening. Ms. Ewing has an incredible talent for writing strong female heroines that continually shock the reader. The writing was superb, and as a reader, it really is an enthralling experience. I found that this novel is slightly like THE SELECTION, in the sense that there is the royalty, and how everything is not what it seems. But all in all, as much as I loved THE SELECTION, THE JEWEL was even better. I definitely would recommend this novel to fans of Kiera Cass, and anyone who likes a little bit of romance, supernatural powers, and the royal way of living. If I could have the sequel right now, I would hole up in my room with it! I would rate this novel five out of five stars, and I would keep this on my shelf to read again and again.

I just finished reading the second book in this series, the Jewel. This new one is called The White Rose.

I really liked the first one better, but the second was worth the read especially considering it picks up right where the first one leaves off. And I assume there will be at least one more in this series, which I will surely read.

I actually think that I preferred The Selection series, but this is a very close second.

I just recently (meaning today) finished reading The Jewel and I was absolutely enthralled. The way the author crafted this other world was beautiful. I especially loved the way she wove in the background of the story without it being a totally in your face prolouge. From the actual story aspect, I thought that the main character was a respectable female heroine and I couldn't help but root for her. The Duchess did bother me at times with her severe and confusing mood swings but I'm glad the author didn't leave her as a one sided character and took the time to flesh her out along with the protagonist. All in all; it was a wonderful book and I am excited to read it's sequel.