A CURE FOR SPRING FEVER
Barbara Robinson
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GENRE: Paranormal Romance
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BLURB:
For centuries, Gamekeepers have used their magical abilities to create a buffer between the creatures who dwell in the enchanted forest and the sleepy coastal town that sits in its shadow. When Gamekeeper Stan Ross’s magic begins to fail, he must find out what went wrong, then fix it before the two worlds collide. His hit or miss magic has already led to a few close calls so he journeys to the Sacred Isle searching for answers and advice. Finding a cure proves elusive—until Stan encounters a kitchen witch who captivates him body and soul. Lynnette Peters is healing from her own wounds, however, and it isn’t clear whether she’s ready to open herself to the possibility—or the peril—of love.
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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT
Another success, he thought, as he relaxed against the gate. In the few weeks since his return from the Sacred Isle things had been quiet enough that the gamekeepers were able to get out and do some quality assurance, checking both physical enclosures and magical wards to ensure future disasters were averted. A stitch in time, as his grannie would say.
Some of his colleagues complained of feeling bored and restless, grumbling about ‘busy work’ and unnecessary maintenance, but Stan didn’t mind. Monotony meant that things were working as they should be, with the creatures safely in their enclosures and his bosses sitting contented in their offices. All was right with the world again.
Except that it wasn’t. Not quite.
If someone had asked him when he left for the Sacred Isle what his purpose was in going, he would have said it was to fix his magical misfires and sort out the problems with his accuracy and staying power. Mission accomplished, so he should be content. Instead, he was overwhelmed by a sense of ambiguous loss—like he was pining for something he couldn’t even define. It was all wrapped up in the woman from the grove.
There had been undeniable physical attraction, but the bond they’d shared went way beyond chemistry. They hadn’t even spoken, but somehow, she managed to intrude upon his waking thoughts and haunt his dreams when he slept. He’d even imagined that he saw her the
other day, walking down the street, but he’d dismissed it as fantasy. After all, what would his elf-woman be doing in the sleepy little village of Maywater?
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Barbara Robinson is an author of contemporary and historical romance set against a backdrop of magical realism. She is a deep thinker and tea drinker who finds inspiration in myths and folktales, poems and ballads, and academic writing on a variety of subjects. Diagnosed with autism and giftedness as an adult, she enjoys exploring themes of neurodiversity and opposing character perspectives in her writing.
She is an avid gardener and lover of nature who works out plot lines and character sketches while nurturing her garden, walking in the woods, or sitting by the shoreline watching waves. She is known for world building that features rich and immersive detail, supported by meticulous research and careful observation.
Barbara lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the shadow of ancient mountains that lie along the Bay of Fundy coast. These rugged vistas shape her story settings, while providing the perfect backdrop for life with her husband, her hounds and her dragon (Pogona Vitticeps). She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of King’s College and a Master of Arts at Dalhousie University, and she recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing from the Humber School for Writers (Humber College, Toronto).
Website: https://www.barbararobinsonauthor.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraRobinsonWrites/
Amazon: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Fever-Jelly-Beans-Things-ebook/dp/B0CVHHR5ND/ref=sr_1_1
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3 comments:
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Great excerpt and cover.
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