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Winter's Spirit
Winter McAndrew is on the brink of divorcing her philandering husband, Philip, when he dies in a car crash. One year later and with unfinished business; Philip is still earth bound and interfering in his wife’s love life. Trying to make amends isn't always easy when you're dead. Not only has Winter fallen for her old crush, Jack Tobin, but he also happens to be Philip’s cousin. With more complications than a woman needs at Christmas, Winter tries to find peace at her holiday home in The Lake District. However, when she finds herself snowed in with Jack; ghosts, old and new cause quite a stir. Will Winter get her man, or will ghostly Philip put an end to all her festive fantasies?
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Deborah Melanie
5 books5 followersDeborah Melanie is the wife of a retired, semi professional footballer. She is a mother to two boys, book cover artist, reviewer and published author.
Deborah has reviewed for Romance Junkies, Sensual Reads and Reviews and her own sites; Blue City Romance and The London Cat. Deborah has also worked in author promotions for Honey Bee Promotions and Write by Your Side.
Deborah has written under a number of successful pen names and has been published by Torque Press, Cobblestone Press, Dark Eden Press, Silks Vault Publishing, Mardi Gras Publishing, Pink Petal Books, Red Rose Publishing and Solstice Publishing.
Born in Lancashire,Deborah graduated from Leicester University and now lives in the Northamptonshire countryside.
I had a teenage addiction to vampire stories and Hammer House films with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, as well as the Hammer House series. Even now I like to indulge if I spot them on the Horror Channel.
I have a crazy and incompetent Paranormal Investigator running around my head , as well as several Vampire hunters and a guy I like to call Ignatius .
As you can see, it's quite a crazy world, but if any of the above has interested you, then I'm sure you'll enjoy my quirky tales of ghosties, comedy and heroines, who are slightly chaotic , but ever so interesting.
Deborah has reviewed for Romance Junkies, Sensual Reads and Reviews and her own sites; Blue City Romance and The London Cat. Deborah has also worked in author promotions for Honey Bee Promotions and Write by Your Side.
Deborah has written under a number of successful pen names and has been published by Torque Press, Cobblestone Press, Dark Eden Press, Silks Vault Publishing, Mardi Gras Publishing, Pink Petal Books, Red Rose Publishing and Solstice Publishing.
Born in Lancashire,Deborah graduated from Leicester University and now lives in the Northamptonshire countryside.
I had a teenage addiction to vampire stories and Hammer House films with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, as well as the Hammer House series. Even now I like to indulge if I spot them on the Horror Channel.
I have a crazy and incompetent Paranormal Investigator running around my head , as well as several Vampire hunters and a guy I like to call Ignatius .
As you can see, it's quite a crazy world, but if any of the above has interested you, then I'm sure you'll enjoy my quirky tales of ghosties, comedy and heroines, who are slightly chaotic , but ever so interesting.
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January 29, 2016
I absolutely loved this fun and sweet, short story. It has a little of everything that a festive romance should: two really developed main characters, a great, wintry setting, romance chase, warmth, fun, and of course a dilemma for Winter and Jack to overcome.
Winter, although hurt from her cheating husband, is a very considerate, loving person as she decides to protect his family from knowledge of Philip’s philandering ways. Deep down she has always been in love with Philip’s cousin, Jack, but as fate would have it, it wasn’t meant to be.
Now, Winter has been alone for so long; both during and after Philip’s death. And, after some awkward conversations with Jack, that leave her all confused, she decides to take a break in her holiday home in the Lake District.
On the flip side, Jack has always been in love with Winter, and her happiness is all that he has ever wanted for her. And so, believing that Philip was the one for her, he remained silent all these years about his true feelings. A close friend is aware of his unhappiness and now encourages Jack to come clean to Winter. And, when he finally plucks up the courage to approach and tell her his true feelings he gets wind of her mystery man! Thus, deciding to leave her be.
It is confusing and a little frustrating at times for these two as they keep shying around each other, and not really knowing the truth. However, their real feelings for each other leave the reader longing for them to get together. And, the author keeps it fun and sexy as her choice of words flirt with the reader and keep you hooked.
“The secret crush she harboured for her friend, felt to some extent out of control. Despite the melting snow on his coat and the layers of woollens surrounding him, the man oozed sex appeal. His supple fingers caressed the colourful trinkets and beads on the nearby display stand. Without warning she found herself wondering how those fingers would feel on the nape of her neck, or gliding in a gentle caress across her cheek, or … She shook herself from the visual. She needed to move him from the beads and fast before she leapt on top of the man.”
And, this story couldn’t get any better when both characters have no choice but to remain in each other’s company in unforeseen circumstances. Will this be the opportunity they both need to reveal their true feelings? Or, does the situation encourage an overwhelming awkwardness that leaves them further apart than they started?
Winter, although hurt from her cheating husband, is a very considerate, loving person as she decides to protect his family from knowledge of Philip’s philandering ways. Deep down she has always been in love with Philip’s cousin, Jack, but as fate would have it, it wasn’t meant to be.
Now, Winter has been alone for so long; both during and after Philip’s death. And, after some awkward conversations with Jack, that leave her all confused, she decides to take a break in her holiday home in the Lake District.
On the flip side, Jack has always been in love with Winter, and her happiness is all that he has ever wanted for her. And so, believing that Philip was the one for her, he remained silent all these years about his true feelings. A close friend is aware of his unhappiness and now encourages Jack to come clean to Winter. And, when he finally plucks up the courage to approach and tell her his true feelings he gets wind of her mystery man! Thus, deciding to leave her be.
It is confusing and a little frustrating at times for these two as they keep shying around each other, and not really knowing the truth. However, their real feelings for each other leave the reader longing for them to get together. And, the author keeps it fun and sexy as her choice of words flirt with the reader and keep you hooked.
“The secret crush she harboured for her friend, felt to some extent out of control. Despite the melting snow on his coat and the layers of woollens surrounding him, the man oozed sex appeal. His supple fingers caressed the colourful trinkets and beads on the nearby display stand. Without warning she found herself wondering how those fingers would feel on the nape of her neck, or gliding in a gentle caress across her cheek, or … She shook herself from the visual. She needed to move him from the beads and fast before she leapt on top of the man.”
And, this story couldn’t get any better when both characters have no choice but to remain in each other’s company in unforeseen circumstances. Will this be the opportunity they both need to reveal their true feelings? Or, does the situation encourage an overwhelming awkwardness that leaves them further apart than they started?
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