Andrea Emmes - Author
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In 2019, Andrea co-wrote a semi-biographical young adult short story with her mother, Karen Bogle called “Meatballs and Memories” that was featured in “A Word is Not a Sparrow” audiobook which was a benefit anthology for Ukraine Relief produced by PANA – Professional Audiobook Narrators Association.
All profits from audiobook sales will provide financial support to the Artists at Risk Connection in Ukraine through PEN America, a non-profit organization that endeavors to safeguard the right to artistic freedom of expression and ensure that artists and cultural professionals everywhere can live and work without fear. For more information please visit: https://pronarrators.org/sparrow/ Eternal Beauty is her first full length novel and tenth collaboration for an audiobook with Ashley Fontainne. |
Eternal Beauty
Written by Ashley Fontainne and Andrea Emmes
Release Date: October 31, 2025
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Thriller
Synopsis:
A supernatural thriller told in first person by three main characters over the course of eleven years, Eternal Beauty explores the lives of Bridget Higgins, a young girl grappling with grief, Claire Foster, a woman seeking physical perfection while battling her own inner demons, and Barbara O’Malley, a charismatic wellness influencer.
Fueled by her trauma of mysteriously losing her loved ones, Bridget connects deeply with Barbara as she devours her online videos looking for her own place in the world.
Claire, Barbara’s assistant, obsessed with physical beauty, seeks revenge for past tragedies, and her misguided actions affect the lives of others in unexpected ways.
The story explores the masks people wear, both online and in real life, blurring the lines between truth and illusion, and the lies we tell ourselves to justify wrong choices. Claire’s pursuit of beauty masks her inner turmoil. Bridget copes with her pain by creating an online alter ego. Barbara’s carefully crafted public persona hides the excruciating pain of past traumatic events.
Elements of Celtic mythology and folklore abound, adding a layer of mystery and otherworldly danger and creating a sense of uneasiness and impending doom, leading to a chilling climax that will leave readers breathless.
Release Date: October 31, 2025
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Thriller
Synopsis:
A supernatural thriller told in first person by three main characters over the course of eleven years, Eternal Beauty explores the lives of Bridget Higgins, a young girl grappling with grief, Claire Foster, a woman seeking physical perfection while battling her own inner demons, and Barbara O’Malley, a charismatic wellness influencer.
Fueled by her trauma of mysteriously losing her loved ones, Bridget connects deeply with Barbara as she devours her online videos looking for her own place in the world.
Claire, Barbara’s assistant, obsessed with physical beauty, seeks revenge for past tragedies, and her misguided actions affect the lives of others in unexpected ways.
The story explores the masks people wear, both online and in real life, blurring the lines between truth and illusion, and the lies we tell ourselves to justify wrong choices. Claire’s pursuit of beauty masks her inner turmoil. Bridget copes with her pain by creating an online alter ego. Barbara’s carefully crafted public persona hides the excruciating pain of past traumatic events.
Elements of Celtic mythology and folklore abound, adding a layer of mystery and otherworldly danger and creating a sense of uneasiness and impending doom, leading to a chilling climax that will leave readers breathless.
Reviews
"The authors maintain a steady pace until the sensational final act, which is drawn out to great effect and closes the novel with a satisfying punch. A grim, compelling fusion of an eventful mystery and an unorthodox coming-of-age story." -Kirkus Reviews
"Eternal Beauty is a captivating, intricate thriller that gets more interesting with each chapter. Its multi-perspective storytelling, layered with its modern themes exploring the cost of beauty, obsession with appearances, and digital personas, make it a truly immersive and unique reading experience. This book is the first collaboration between author Ashley Fontainne and award-winning narrator Andrea Emmes. Together, they have crafted a narrative that feels cinematic and is very immersive--Fontainne’s knack for creating stories packed with psychological tension blends perfectly with Emmes’s sensitivity to emotional nuance and rich character portrayal, creating a story that’s equally emotionally haunting and thrilling!" - Audiobook Fanatic
"There’s something poetic about an audiobook where the author also narrates their own words, especially when the story itself is about identity, masks, and the dark places people hide. Eternal Beauty by Andrea Emmes and Ashley Fontainne is a supernatural thriller that dives headfirst into those ideas, weaving Celtic folklore, modern obsession, and personal trauma into a chilling, emotional story that lingers long after the final chapter.... Sure, a few beats felt predictable, but they’re grounded in such emotional authenticity that it worked. I caught myself switching between analyzing the story’s patterns and just sinking into the ride... Honestly, Eternal Beauty surprised me. It’s not just a thriller, it’s a layered reflection on how easily we can lose ourselves chasing beauty, validation, or comfort. For Andrea’s first novel, it’s bold, haunting, and full of heart. I finished it thinking, “Yeah, that was absolutely her story to tell.” -- Brian's Book Blog
“…a psychological horror story that keeps you flipping pages frantically to see what will happen next…the parallels and horror elements reshaped from mythology were impressively shifted into new contexts and put to great use in this timely exploration of online personas and buried trauma, making everything fresh and relevant for teenagers now.” –K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
“What sets this book apart is its refusal to conform to easy tropes: it’s messy, raw, and unapologetically horrifying…a spectacular, genre-blurring novel…fiercely original and hauntingly beautiful read.” –Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite
“The plot is completely unpredictable, as wild twists and turns pull the rug out from under your feet...This book is a masterpiece, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you like supernatural thrillers, I highly recommend this one!” –Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite
“What sets this book apart is its refusal to conform to easy tropes: it’s messy, raw, and unapologetically horrifying…a spectacular, genre-blurring novel…fiercely original and hauntingly beautiful read.” –Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite
“The plot is completely unpredictable, as wild twists and turns pull the rug out from under your feet...This book is a masterpiece, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you like supernatural thrillers, I highly recommend this one!” –Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite
