Weekenders Romance
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Author: Carmen Stefanescu
Genre: Mainstream
Romance
Blurb:
Anne's relationship with her boyfriend Neil has disintegrated. After a two-year separation, they pack for a week vacation in hopes of reconciling. But fate has other plans for them.
The discovery of a bejeweled cross and ancient human bones opens a door to a new and frightening world--one where the ghost of a medieval nun named Genevieve will not let Anne rest. This new world threatens not only to ruin Anne and Neil's vacation but to end all hopes of reconciliation as Anne feels compelled to help free Genevieve's soul from its torment.
Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve find her eternal rest?
A touching, compelling story of tragedy, loss and the power of endless love and good magic.
The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love.
Enchanting Excerpt:
"Come, we should leave at
once," she said and glanced nervously over her shoulder. "Something
terrible happened after you left for town. I think the Abbess found out about
us. Our meeting in Uncle Ryan's cabin is no longer a secret. We have been
overheard. For all I know someone spies on us even as we speak. I think the
Abbess, or one of her 'friends,' is hovering somewhere nearby and listening to
every word."
Andrew pulled Genevieve to his
chest. "Do you regret you've come with me?"
Passion smothered Genevieve's
doubt and guilt. "Never," she answered, aware of her body's response
to his touch, and she succumbed to his embrace.
Calming the gnawing unease in her mind and the thought of Sister Dominica guessing she was the dough of a sinner, Genevieve repeated, "Never."
With
her eyes closed and their bodies touching she became, for the very first time,
simply a woman. She melted in his embrace in spite of the invisible vicious
threat breathing around them. Aware they might never be alone again, she fought
hard to silence the voice of conscience berating her.
"Oh,
God. Please forgive me," Andrew muttered under his breath when he bowed
his head to kiss her. Their lips met in a passionate first kiss.
Genevieve's
spirits fell and her heart skipped a beat when, a couple of seconds later, she
opened her eyes and her gaze fell on a knot strangers.
*****
Tears
welled in Anne's eyes, blurring her vision. She couldn’t explain them, or the
sudden sadness seeping into her heart. This should’ve been a moment of
happiness or, at least, contentment. She was with Neil again, and the outcome
of their trip together should, very likely, bring their reconciliation. Why
then did she seem detached from where she stood?
Anne shivered. Why the deep
feeling of having seen this place, this forest before? And why the eerie
sensation of being present here only in the body, while her mind was far away?
Away from the forest.
Away from Neil, the man who'd
betrayed her trust and her love.
An
onrush of sensations unfamiliar to her followed. Dizziness and a malevolent
feeling of unreality suffocated her.
Anne edged cautiously closer to
the rim of the bare cliff. Her foot tapped the edge. It seemed solid. She
stared into the darkness of the abyss at her feet. It echoed the shadows in her
heart. An unusual curiosity took hold of
her. Should she step ahead? What was down there? Other human bones? Another
mystery? The presence of evil, creeping up and enveloping her, became almost
palpable. The vines of fog folded around her, dragging her to the depth. Her
throat turned dry, and she gasped for air.
Megan's face contorted, the voice no longer
pleasant. A hoarse gurgle, spluttering distorted words, "Yes, come... I'm
waiting... I've been waiting for you for such a long time..."
Thank you greatly for hosting my book! I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Carmen. Much success with your book.
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