Instead of my usual Monday Morning Musing, a friend and talented writer has stopped by to share her new book Destiny Calling. If you like stories about Good versus Evil, check out this book. If you like your stories to keep you guessing, Destiny Calling is the book for you.
Please welcome, Maureen Bonatch.
Destiny
Calling
The
Enchantlings
Volume
1
Maureen
L. Bonatch
A Paranormal Romance from
The Wild Rose Press
Available on December 22, 2014
Hope Doesn’t Know If The Man She
Can Touch Is A Dream Come True, Or A Nightmare Just Beginning.
Hope only wants to find out if her
ability to infuse euphoria or despair with her touch makes her the devil's
spawn, or his exterminator. But when the woman who raised her is murdered by
something not human, she loses the only family she knew and discovers one she
might wish she hadn’t.
Drawn back to the hometown she
vowed never to return to, her ability is seen as an asset to everyone but Hope,
and she doesn't know who to trust. Her family wants her to help them overcome
an enemy oppressing the human population, while the man of her dreams is
courting her for the Underworld.
Time is running out, and Hope’s
choice may be made for her, as she discovers she’s a pawn in a bigger game
played by a merciless ruler who doesn't lose.
Excerpt:
I strained to
release my arm from Griffith’s vise-like grip while scanning the surrounding
trees, trying to determine which was less of a threat, the beast of a man
holding me or those who might be waiting for me in the woods.
“You will come inside, now.” Griffith spoke slowly and deliberately as if I were a small child.
I batted at the hand Griffith placed on my head. “I’m not a puppy, quit petting me.”
“I will protect
you.” Griffith’s warm breath caressed my ear. “If for no other reason, to find
out what I’m giving up and why she wants you so badly.”
I inhaled his masculine scent, like musky earth. It washed over my face, and the tension in my jaw released. I stopped struggling. “Are you the devil?” My tongue was thick and heavy so the words came out slurred.
“Not even close.” His words soothed and comforted, like having a weighted blanket cocoon me. Each movement was an effort. It wasn’t the same as the thing in the woods. This was more like the feeling after a long massage or bubble bath.
“It’s not safe.” Griffith wrapped his arms around me, and I rested against his broad chest.
“It’s not safe.” I nodded. My muscles relaxed and my eyelids grew heavy.
“It’s cold. We’re going inside.” Griffith kept his arm supporting me as he steered me toward the house.
“We’re going inside.” I parroted and walked up the steps, leaning heavily on him.
Out of the corner of my eye, something was cautiously moving at the edge of the woods. Branches snapped as whatever was observing us crept closer.
About
the Author:
Growing up with four siblings had
Maureen familiar with escaping into a good book, or the recesses of her mind.
She realized later in life everyone didn’t have characters telling stories in
their heads, or weren’t envisioning magic and mayhem within the everyday. This,
and long walks in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania spawned a love of
writing.
Since her desire to become a Solid
Gold Dancer was thwarted when the show was discontinued, Maureen opted to
pursue other paths. Attempting to conquer new endeavors proved fruitful with
her first novella, while other attempts, such as challenging a fear of heights
with parasailing, were unsuccessful.
Therefore she’s chased other interests,
though none-the-less-daring, but closer to the ground, such as belly-dancing,
becoming a self-proclaimed tequila connoisseur, fulfilling her role as biker
babe to her alpha hubby and surviving motherhood to twins (so far).
Penning stories boasting laughter,
light suspense and something magical in the hope of sharing her love of finding
the extraordinary in the ordinary world.
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Thank you so much for having me!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Maureen. Best wishes on your new release.
DeleteGreat excerpt, Maureen. Best of luck. I'm the mother of twins too. I promise you will survive!
ReplyDeleteThanks Margo! The twins have gotten easier- except new challenges with each age- glad to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and a good chance for survival ;)
ReplyDeleteYour book sounds intriguing! And, twins are magical--my brothers are twins and my husband also has a twin brother. Best of luck with writing and parenting.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the excerpt. Good luck with your book's release. . .and Happy Holidays from another Pennsylvanian.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan and Judy! So glad you stopped by.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed rereading your excerpt and wishing you all the best with DESTINY CALLING!
ReplyDeleteThank you MJ!
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