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May 23, 2014

Memorial Day FREE BOOK Giveaway!

Looking for a quiet get away this holiday weekend? Get lost in a book! Sign up with the Rafflecopter link for a chance to win one of these THREE novels, and you get to choose which one!


Three friends…three stories…each journey to finding love completely different…


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Ebony is a smart, sexy, career-oriented black woman who wants nothing more than a summer fling with a man who challenges her mind and body. What she doesn’t expect is a blond haired, blue-eyed bass player—who won’t take “no” for an answer—to accept the challenge. 


  When Ebony’s attempt at a brief fling turns into more, despite negative reactions from friends and family, she finds juggling love, family, and career are nothing compared to the ultimate betrayal she endures. Now her dreams spiral into lies and secrets that threaten her future and her best friend’s trust.  


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Autumn landscape in foggy wood with a trackA devastating breakup leaves Yasmine Phillips in shambles. Unable to trust another man with her heart, she focuses on the one thing she can control—starting her own business. 


When her computer crashes, taking months of hard work with it, she must rely on computer genius Zachariah Givens to save her. A complete opposite of men from her past, she doesn’t expect the passion that ensues. But just as she finds happiness, she learns the truth about the other women in Zachariah’s life.  


*Nominated for the Swirl Awards!* 


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Autumn landscape


Instead of planning her wedding, Kaitlyn Rodgers is facing motherhood alone, the pressures of a new job, and caring for her rebellious younger sister. What should have been the happiest time of her life turns into one stressful event after another.


 After watching his father struggle to raise a family by himself, auto mechanic Antonio Rodriguez refuses to follow his father’s footsteps…even if it means a lifetime of loneliness.


 When Kaitlyn’s car breaks down, though, Antonio goes beyond auto repairs to take care of her needs. An unexpected friendship begins, allowing them a glimpse of happiness…until the father of Kaitlyn’s child returns, ready to offer her marriage and a future. But at what cost?


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There will be THREE WINNERS!!! Choose your book and enter!  Contest ends May 24th 11:59 PM!! The winner will be announced during the #8Sample Sunday blog post! Good luck! 


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Published on May 23, 2014 06:00

May 19, 2014

The 2013 Swirl Awards!!! And Jaded has been nominated!!!

 


Jaded

Amazon Bestseller in African American Romance and Multicultural Romance!


I am excited to announce that the second novel in The Butterfly Memoirs Series has been nominated for THREE  awards!!! The Swirl Awards recognize the contributions of authors who write Interracial and Multicultural Romance.


Voting is done by judges who read and score the books, while The Readers Choice Poll allows readers to vote for the following categories:


IR/Multicultural Series     IR/Multicultural Cover     IR/Multicultural Publisher


Want to vote? Follow these links! Voting ends July 31, 2014!


Jaded was nominated for Best IR/Multicultural Series,  Best IR/Multicultural Cover, and Best Contemporary Romance!


Wish me luck and thank you for your support!!! Don’t forget to TWEET and  SHARE this page on your social networking pages!!!


Follow this link to learn more about the novel, it’s characters, and a FREE READ of the first chapter!



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Published on May 19, 2014 21:00

May 17, 2014

#8Sunday Sample: New Release!!!! LONELY HEART (Book 3 of The Butterfly Memoirs) –Here Comes Tiffy!

Alone and pregnant, a new job offer on the table, and her car has broke down. The late night phone call from her younger sister, Tiffany, adds another layer of responsibility to Kaitlyn’s full plate…


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Talk about a disaster waiting to happen.


“Kaity, she’s gettin’ ready to be homeless. Daddy’s not kiddin’. He’s got momma stuffin’ her clothes into garbage bags. Not suitcases, mind you, garbage bags.”


“Justin, what can I do? You all are in Texas, I’m in L.A.”


“Can she stay with you?


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Instead of planning her wedding, Kaitlyn Rodgers is facing motherhood alone, the pressures of a new job, and caring for her rebellious younger sister. What should have been the happiest time of her life turns into one stressful event after another.


 After watching his father struggle to raise a family by himself, auto mechanic Antonio Rodriguez refuses to follow his father’s footsteps…even if it means a lifetime of loneliness.


When Kaitlyn’s car breaks down, though, Antonio goes beyond auto repairs to take care of her needs. An unexpected friendship begins, allowing them a glimpse of happiness…until the father of Kaitlyn’s child returns, ready to offer her marriage and a future. But at what cost?


 


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Published on May 17, 2014 21:00

May 12, 2014

#CoverReveal- Serpent Priestess of the Annunaki by Katrina Sisowath

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Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Fantasy, Historical


From 5 Prince Publishing: Release Date: June 19, 2014


The Annunaki on Nibiru lack precious metals, stones and minerals, which they desire, food on Nibiru is also running low. Their solution: establish a colony on a distant planet teeming with wildlife and vegetation. When the Annunaki discover they are ill equipped to labor under the harsh conditions found on Earth, they  create a workforce called humans, a hybrid manufactured from their DNA and a species known as hominid.


 The Serpent Priestess Ninkha and her husband Lord Enki are charged with this task, battling not only the challenges faced adjusting to life on Earth, but Enki’s brother, Enlil, as well. Will the humans live as Enki and Ninkha envisioned–able to learn, create and above all, reason? Or will they subjugate themselves to Enlil and his rule willingly?


 At stake is the future of the Priestesses of Damuth, who, along with their serpents, service the Annunaki with their own blood, providing those who partake of the cocktail of blood and venom the ultimate in achieving a higher state of consciousness, along with youth, vigour and longevity. If Enlil, whose disdain of them is well-known, wins, what will happen to them?


 To protect themselves and their descendants they form the ‘Dragon Court’, but is it enough?


 Serpent Priestesses or Witches, Gods or Demons,


 Aliens or Ancestors, Oppressors or Creators?


Perhaps all of the above…………..



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Published on May 12, 2014 06:00

May 10, 2014

For the Love of Mom…Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Got a mom who loves to read? ‘Gift’ her a series she’ll love!


The Butterfly Memoirs features mothers who have no problem telling their kids how they feel…


A Heart Not Easily Broken…


AHNEB FINAL COVER

Contemporary Romance/Interracial Romance/ Women’s Fiction


Laura Young, mother to Brian Young, the bass player: She’s supportive in his decision to pursue an interracial relationship with Ebony Campbell. To her, love sees no color as long as it’s real.


“What you need to do is find a young woman to take care of you. When do you plan on settling down? I want more grandkids running around my house.”


“Whoa.” I laughed. “First of all, I’ve got some things to accomplish before I’m ready for commitment. Second, you’ve already got five grandkids.”


“And I love all of them. But you and Bridget owe me. I don’t know what your sister’s problem is. But you, my son, need a wife. You should come home from a hard day at work and have dinner on the table, not driving through a fast-food restaurant.”


 


 


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Jaded…


Autumn landscape in foggy wood with a track

Contemporary Romance/ Interracial Romance/Women’s Fiction


Belinda Givens, mother of Zachariah Givens, computer wiz: After the tragic loss of the love of her life, Belinda believes her son deserves the kind of love she was blessed to find. The moment she meets Yasmine Phillips, she knows she’s his match. Now all she has to do is make them see it.


I couldn’t help but laugh as well. My mother had this amazing way of being able to read my mind. It had to be motherly intuition. “Fine, what can I say? She is amazing.”


“What you can say is you’ve told her how you feel.”


My attention turned back to the street and the car driving past. “No.”


“Why not?”


I glanced over and saw her hand resting on her hip, and a serious question in her eye. “Because… I don’t know how I feel.”


A sigh of exasperation came from her side of the porch. “Young people, wouldn’t know love if it bit you in the ass.”


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Lonely Heart…


Autumn landscape

Contemporary Romance/ Interracial Romance/ Women’s Fiction


Estranged from her mother, Kaitlyn Rodgers finds herself facing her trip into motherhood alone. Taking in her wayward sister turns into an unexpected support system that sees her through the toughest time in her life…being a single mom.


We had a lot of time to make up for. It would be my goal to get to know her again. And let her know me.


The good and the bad.


“He didn’t, I left him.” My attempts to get as comfortable as possible were failing. “Luke used to be different. We talked about havin’ a family of our own one day, but in the end, it was all talk. Instead of bein’ happy about the baby, he got mad. I don’t want my baby to grow up like we did. I’ll be all my baby needs. All the love, all the care…even if he doesn’t want to be part of this.” I rubbed my belly and forced my voice to stay strong. “Learn from my mistakes, Tiffy. Don’t get into a relationship with someone who will leave you high and dry.”


 


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The Butterfly Memoirs Series…


Available for Kindle, Nook, iBook for $3.99


Paperback available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel!


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Published on May 10, 2014 21:00

For the Love of Mom

Got a mom who loves to read? ‘Gift’ her a series she’ll love!


The Butterfly Memoirs features mothers who have no problem telling their kids how they feel…


A Heart Not Easily Broken…


AHNEB FINAL COVER

Contemporary Romance/Interracial Romance/ Women’s Fiction


Laura Young, mother to Brian Young, the bass player: She’s supportive in his decision to pursue an interracial relationship with Ebony Campbell. To her, love sees no color as long as it’s real.


“What you need to do is find a young woman to take care of you. When do you plan on settling down? I want more grandkids running around my house.”


“Whoa.” I laughed. “First of all, I’ve got some things to accomplish before I’m ready for commitment. Second, you’ve already got five grandkids.”


“And I love all of them. But you and Bridget owe me. I don’t know what your sister’s problem is. But you, my son, need a wife. You should come home from a hard day at work and have dinner on the table, not driving through a fast-food restaurant.”


 


 


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Jaded…


Autumn landscape in foggy wood with a track

Contemporary Romance/ Interracial Romance/Women’s Fiction


Belinda Givens, mother of Zachariah Givens, computer wiz: After the tragic loss of the love of her life, Belinda believes her son deserves the kind of love she was blessed to find. The moment she meets Yasmine Phillips, she knows she’s his match. Now all she has to do is make them see it.


I couldn’t help but laugh as well. My mother had this amazing way of being able to read my mind. It had to be motherly intuition. “Fine, what can I say? She is amazing.”


“What you can say is you’ve told her how you feel.”


My attention turned back to the street and the car driving past. “No.”


“Why not?”


I glanced over and saw her hand resting on her hip, and a serious question in her eye. “Because… I don’t know how I feel.”


A sigh of exasperation came from her side of the porch. “Young people, wouldn’t know love if it bit you in the ass.”


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Lonely Heart…


Autumn landscape

Contemporary Romance/ Interracial Romance/ Women’s Fiction


Estranged from her mother, Kaitlyn Rodgers finds herself facing her trip into motherhood alone. Taking in her wayward sister turns into an unexpected support system that sees her through the toughest time in her life…being a single mom.


A few minutes later, Tiffany knocked on my door, then entered without Chloe. She sat on my bed and patted my back through the covers. “Talk to me.”


“About what?” I sniffed.


“About what is really goin’ on with you,” she said. “You have your good days and your bad ones.” She pulled the covers from my face. “I’d understand if this was postpartum depression, believe me, I’ve researched it. This is something else.”


 




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The Butterfly Memoirs Series…


Available for Kindle, Nook, iBook for $3.99


Paperback available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel!



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Published on May 10, 2014 21:00

May 7, 2014

#NewRelease- Talk a Good Game by Angie Daniels

Congratulation on your new release, Angie! 


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African American Romance/Multicultural


After years of failed relationships, two sexy single best friends decide to take their chances at on-line dating. At first the experiences are interesting and exciting, but it isn’t long before the women discover things aren’t always as they seem…


Air Force officer Nyree Dawson meets Howard Sinclair online, and as far as she’s concerned, he’s everything she’s ever wanted in a man. He’s spiritual, educated, and a beast in the bedroom. She thinks the ex-wife is a fool for divorcing such an amazing man, and before long they start planning a future together. It isn’t until after the couple is married that the lies begin to surface, and the relationship goes from “I do” to what in the world has she done?


Restaurant owner, Janelle Fox has always had a spare boo in her back pocket, but when she meets Kaleb Kerrington on a dating site, the rules suddenly change. He’s gorgeous and wealthy and she can’t believe her luck. Only Kaleb has been burned so many times he doesn’t trust his woman any further than he can see her. At first Janelle finds the jealousy cute and she’s determined to be the one to teach him how to trust. However, after a while the accusations get to be too much and she realizes the confident man she craved is insecure and unforgiving.


And that’s only the beginning…


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Angie Daniels has released over two dozen novels. She has won or been nominated for four RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award and numerous Emma Awards. She began her road to publication in 2001 with Genesis Press. In 2002, she signed with BET/ Arabesque which was purchased by Harlequin/Kimani Romance in 2005. Angie joined Kensington Publishing in 2003. In 2010 she unleashed her alter ego, Sasha Campbell, a free spirit who isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind or even better, write about it. Since strutting onto the literary scene in five-inch heels, she’s been capturing her audience’s attention with her wild imagination and style for keeping it real. This vivacious woman knows exactly what her readers want and is always ready to deliver. The two have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She is also honored to be the Romance Slam Jam 2014 Keynote Speaker.


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Published on May 07, 2014 21:00

May 5, 2014

#Cover Reveal- The Letter Drawer by Sarah Galloway

Coming soon from 5 Prince Publishing! 


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Christian Romance- Coming June 12, 2014


True love never dies, but is it enough to heal a broken faith?


 Claire and Evan met when they were children. They grew up together and fell in love. When Evan became a soldier, he and Claire held onto their love, remaining faithful to one another through every deployment. As the years passed, it seemed that life had given them everything they ever wanted … until tragedy struck.


Evan, left in the wake of tragedies, is now forced to decide what is most precious to him. Will love heal him or will devastation destroy his faith? Can Evan’s family show him the way? Can love truly set him free?


 


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Published on May 05, 2014 06:44

May 3, 2014

#8Sunday Sample: New Release!!!! LONELY HEART (Book 3 of The Butterfly Memoirs) –Bring on the Family Drama…

Today begins a sneak peek at Chapter 3, Kaitlyn’s POV.


Kaitlyn sits home alone reading her copy of the coveted pregnancy book, What to Expect When Your Expecting. Estranged from her mother, it is the only reliable source of answers to the ‘what’s happening to my body’ questions that plague every new mom.  (I kept my copy with me at all times!!!) But just as she learns something new, her cell phone rings…it’s nearly midnight…


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The name on the caller ID made me groan. “Tiffy, why are you callin’ after midnight?”


My baby sister’s voice was muffled, but it didn’t hide the fact there were angry voices in the background.


I sat up. “What’s wrong? Tiffy!” I yelled, hoping she could hear me. A myriad of scenarios ran through my mind. Though my sister was a wild child, for her to call at this time of the night, something really bad was happening.


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Look for the The Butterfly Memoirs Series and the latest release, Lonely Heart !


Autumn landscape



Instead of planning her wedding, Kaitlyn Rodgers is facing motherhood alone, the pressures of a new job, and caring for her rebellious younger sister. What should have been the happiest time of her life turns into one stressful event after another.


 After watching his father struggle to raise a family by himself, auto mechanic Antonio Rodriguez refuses to follow his father’s footsteps…even if it means a lifetime of loneliness.


 When Kaitlyn’s car breaks down, though, Antonio goes beyond auto repairs to take care of her needs. An unexpected friendship begins, allowing them a glimpse of happiness…until the father of Kaitlyn’s child returns, ready to offer her marriage and a future. But at what cost?


 


Amazon      B&N      iTunes      Smashwords      All Romance      5 Prince Publishing


 


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Published on May 03, 2014 21:00

May 1, 2014

New Release! The Ice Goddess by Hannelore Moore!

Welcome new 5 Prince Publishing author Hannelore Moore as she celebrates her new release! 


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Historical Romance


In the bitter winter of 1752, Evangeline Grey is determined to return to London, claim her inheritance, and lead a solitary, uneventful existence. York holds too many sad memories for her now, and she’s ready to leave it behind.


When she finds out that her guardian has designs on her — and her pending fortune – Evangeline manages to escape, but her journey south is fraught with uncertainty and danger. Mourning the murder of her brother, still reeling from her aunt’s recent death, and close to penniless until she finds her way back to London, she’s never been more alone.


And then, on a desolate Northern English moor, she meets a benevolent stranger who changes everything.


Kendall Beaumont is a man running from a few demons of his own. On his way to his home in remote Almsborough, he stops to help the pretty, young runaway. The future seems fairly bleak for the both of them — until he decides to make her an offer she can’t refuse…


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1752


Evangeline


I’m worried about my Aunt Caroline. Her laughter is infrequent these days, and she seems to be walking through the house in a sort of haze. Once, in the dining room, I even saw her clutch onto the back of a chair, as though she were steadying herself. When I rushed over to ask what was wrong, she gently held up her hand to prevent any help I might offer and said she was fine; she just hadn’t slept well the night before.


As I stand by the window and stare out into the dull, February afternoon, I have a marvelous hope: perhaps she is with child. That would make her unbelievably happy. She’s always wanted a baby but was never so fortunate with her first husband, Andrew.


I turn to see Gregory walk into the small study, and I smile at him slightly, wondering if he suspects the same thing about his wife. I think he’s surprised by my expression, for it’s rare that I interact with him at all.


After two years, I still can’t get over Gregory’s youth and good looks. He’s so handsome with his chiseled features and pale blue eyes that it’s almost distracting. He wears wool breeches and one of his heaviest dress coats, for the day is exceedingly cold, despite the bright, dancing fire in the grate. He was muttering about the price of perukes the other day – maybe that’s why he’s powdered his own dark-blond hair and pulled it back into a queue. From what I understand, he’s nothing like Andrew Bingham, who was portly and jolly and near sixty when he died. Indeed, in Andrew’s simple, scholarly house, filled with books and maps that I treasure, Gregory sometimes appears at a loss.


I’ve always suspected that he wasn’t too pleased when Em and I came from London to live here. Nevertheless, he’s treated us with kindness — or maybe a better word is indifference. For some reason, though, my brother has openly showed disdain towards him ever since we arrived in York. Em never told me exactly why Gregory bothered him so, but perhaps he saw or heard things that were kept from me. Then again, Em treats most people scornfully.


Gregory toys with the chess set on the elm tripod table. Lately, I’ve been running into him more often, it seems. That musky cologne he wears always precedes him. He wanders into various rooms when I’m already there or ends up at the stables planning to ride when I’m preparing my own horse for an outing. Right now, he picks up a knight made of veined white marble and studies it absently.


“Would you like to play?” I ask, wishing I were more comfortable with him so I could broach the subject of my aunt. But I can wait. Such news is out in good time.


“Play?” he echoes, looking up at me, and the light in those eyes makes me think he’s talking about something else. There’s a lilt in his voice as he says, “Not just now, Evangeline.”


I nod. It’s probably better, anyway. We had a game once, and I won, easily. Gregory was angry about that, although he tried to pretend otherwise. Em stood in the background, smiling broadly, not attempting in the least to hide his glee over Gregory’s loss.


We can hear the pounding at the front door from here. As surprising and desperate as the summons is, I’m glad of it, for Gregory’s eyes haven’t left me. They’re steady and contemplative. I get nervous when people pay too much attention to me, always thankful for anything that might distract them.


We both step out of the study as Caroline starts down the stairs. Our butler is leading David, the innkeeper’s son, through the entryway. I push Gregory to the back of my mind because too many things about this new scene disturb me. Why is David here, wearing that torn black greatcoat? He set off to Oxford with Em just a fortnight ago to serve as a valet. Em, you see, wouldn’t hear of living on his own without a manservant. The boy is dirty and ragged, quite a different creature from the proud, well-scrubbed assistant we sent south. At that time, he preened in his new clothes, looking as much the proper young man as Em. Even my brother, usually self-absorbed with his own concerns, complimented him on his aplomb.


And then there’s Aunt Caroline, approaching David now, her eyes worried and afraid. She looks terrible. I realize she wasn’t feeling well today, which explains why she decided to rest after dinner, but the malady afflicting her is more than a simple headache. There’s something dreadfully wrong with her. She should have stayed in bed. I know she is too curious, though, and evidently struggled downstairs again to see who was calling. Despite the fact that she wears a loose sack dress, it’s obvious she’s lost weight. Against the dull, snuff-brown linen of her garment, her skin is pale. Not fashionably so, but sallow and waxy and damp with perspiration. I try to convince myself that women appear this way in the first months of their pregnancy, but I give that up quickly enough. My aunt isn’t with child and probably never will be.


She leads David into the withdrawing room. Gregory and I follow, even though I want to run in the opposite direction. Out the front door, to the stables so I can saddle my horse and ride far away from here. I watch, becoming detached, as she tells David to sit before the fire. The boy doubles over in a worn upholstered chair and begins to cry. I don’t want to feel what he’s feeling; I don’t want to know what he’s going to say. After a while, he calms down, for, despite her illness, Caroline’s easy presence soothes him. She has a way of doing that, of making people comfortable.


“Can you tell me now?” she asks in her sweet voice.


David stares at the unadorned, wooden hearth, and then, with dull, heavy words, he relates a story about highwaymen and the Oxford coach. Somewhere south of Nottingham, they blocked its progress. The occupants were mercilessly shot, including Em. Only David managed to escape. It has taken him this long to return to York, and he misses his mother very much — more than he ever thought he would. But before he saw her, before he went home, he wanted to come here to let us know what happened.


I continue to look at David as he speaks, refusing to believe him. Em can’t be dead. Not Em, who has so much planned for himself. He intends to write a great novel, just like Mr. Fielding, his idol. And as long as I can remember, he’s looked forward to teaching at Oxford. He loves poetry and prose and hopes to help others appreciate the beauty of the written word. A mere pistol shot wouldn’t hurt someone like him. His sarcasm and that condescending manner of his make him invulnerable.


“No,” I say to David, almost apologetically. “Not true.”


Gregory steps over and takes my hand in his, but I continue to study David. The boy is wrong. He has to be.


“Do you think I’m making this up?” David says. “Why would I tell such a lie?”


“You’re mistaken.” I shake my head and feel very dizzy all of a sudden. Gregory has to steady me, apparently, by wrapping his arm around my shoulders.


“Have Abby take Evangeline up to her room.” I hear Aunt Caroline say, and the next thing I know, I’m climbing the faded wooden stairs, my lady’s maid at my side. We are at my threshold and then in my room, and it’s so incredibly cold. Abby leads me to my plain bed and I have the presence of mind to sit down on the edge. I stare past her, seeing nothing.


“You must rest.” I hear the catch in her voice and wonder why she would be upset, because it’s obvious that David is wrong.


I nod anyway, to appease her, and allow her to prepare me for bed. The day is gray and never seems to end.


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authorAbout the Author:


In 2012, Hannelore published a short story in Timeless, a young adult anthology from Cool Well Press. Since then, her work has appeared in The Rusty Nail literary magazine and on the Flash Fiction World website, among other places. In June 2013, she won The Iron Writer Challenge #17. Hannelore is a rabid Anglophile, as you’ll discover when you read her work, and recently published her first novel, Tower Bridge. You can find more information about her on Hannelore’s Happenings.


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Published on May 01, 2014 06:42