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Beyond the Hollow
Petra Baron and her immortal boyfriend, Emory Ravenswood, are living their happily in modern day Orange County, California, until Dane shows up: a heart-stoppingly handsome man from Petra's past. Petra can't remember Dane, or anything else about her time in Tarrytown, New York two hundred years ago. But Emory does remember, and he knows she's lucky to have forgotten all about Dane and the nightmarish episode in 1810.
After Emory disappears, Petra is determined to find him again. Yet she doesn’t know whether Dane can lead her to Emory, or to the nightmare she can’t remember. The one thing she does know is that once upon a time really means two hundred years ago, and that if she wants to find Emory the first place to look is Sleepy Hollow, 1810.
With a collection of Washington Irving's writings in her hand, and a prayer that some nine-pin-playing ghosts will give her a drink of the same magic ale they gave Rip Van Winkle, Petra heads into another time-defying adventure.
After Emory disappears, Petra is determined to find him again. Yet she doesn’t know whether Dane can lead her to Emory, or to the nightmare she can’t remember. The one thing she does know is that once upon a time really means two hundred years ago, and that if she wants to find Emory the first place to look is Sleepy Hollow, 1810.
With a collection of Washington Irving's writings in her hand, and a prayer that some nine-pin-playing ghosts will give her a drink of the same magic ale they gave Rip Van Winkle, Petra heads into another time-defying adventure.
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First published January 18, 2014
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About the author
Kristy Tate
86 books152 followersDr. Seuss was my first love. When my mom left me in the children’s section of the library I’d find Horton and the Cat. My mom hated the good doctor and refused to checkout his books. He was my secret, guilty pleasure. Eventually, I read about Narnia, Oz and Green Gables.
When my mom grew too sick to visit the library, a friend brought her a stash of romances which she kept in a big box beside her bed. Weekly, this good friend replenished the box. My mom didn’t know I read her books; it was like the Seuss affair, only sexier. Reading became my escape from a horrific and scary situation. Immersed in a story, I didn’t have to think about the life and death drama taking place on the other side of my bedroom wall. Books were my hallucinogenic drug of choice. In college, I studied literature and fell in love with Elliot, Willa and too many others to mention. (This had no similarity to my dating life.)
I’m no longer a child living with a grieving father and a dying mother, nor am I the co-ed in search of something or someone real, nonfictional. I’m an adult blessed with an abundance of love. I love my Heavenly Father and His son, my husband and family, my dog, my friends, my neighbors, my writing group, the birds outside my window.
Because I’m a writer, I also love my characters. I adore their pluck, courage and mettle. I admire the way they face and overcome hardships. But, as in any romance, I sometimes I get angry with them and think that they are too stupid to live. At those times, I have to remind myself that they live only in my imagination, unless I share. Writing for me is all about sharing--giving back to the world that has so generously shared with me-- because I learned a long time ago that the world is full of life and death dramas. Sometimes we need a story to help us escape.
And we need as much love as we can find. That’s why I write romance.
When my mom grew too sick to visit the library, a friend brought her a stash of romances which she kept in a big box beside her bed. Weekly, this good friend replenished the box. My mom didn’t know I read her books; it was like the Seuss affair, only sexier. Reading became my escape from a horrific and scary situation. Immersed in a story, I didn’t have to think about the life and death drama taking place on the other side of my bedroom wall. Books were my hallucinogenic drug of choice. In college, I studied literature and fell in love with Elliot, Willa and too many others to mention. (This had no similarity to my dating life.)
I’m no longer a child living with a grieving father and a dying mother, nor am I the co-ed in search of something or someone real, nonfictional. I’m an adult blessed with an abundance of love. I love my Heavenly Father and His son, my husband and family, my dog, my friends, my neighbors, my writing group, the birds outside my window.
Because I’m a writer, I also love my characters. I adore their pluck, courage and mettle. I admire the way they face and overcome hardships. But, as in any romance, I sometimes I get angry with them and think that they are too stupid to live. At those times, I have to remind myself that they live only in my imagination, unless I share. Writing for me is all about sharing--giving back to the world that has so generously shared with me-- because I learned a long time ago that the world is full of life and death dramas. Sometimes we need a story to help us escape.
And we need as much love as we can find. That’s why I write romance.
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June 9, 2016
I just hate it when I read a book and then have to purchase the remainder of the series because I enjoy it so much!!
March 28, 2019
I enjoyed it
I enjoyed this book, but wouldn't give it give stars. It felt somehow unfinished. Perhaps there will be a sequel. The characters Petra and Emory were likeable, Dane and the Walkers not do much. I did worry about possible changes made to the future but... Well, why not tead it and let me know what you think?
I enjoyed this book, but wouldn't give it give stars. It felt somehow unfinished. Perhaps there will be a sequel. The characters Petra and Emory were likeable, Dane and the Walkers not do much. I did worry about possible changes made to the future but... Well, why not tead it and let me know what you think?
January 23, 2019
Fun time travel story of a young girl who travels through time and finds true love and learns not to focus so much on herself. However, many loose ends in both books on the series and some aspects just don't makes sense. Overall a fun read and I think middle school students will enjoy this.
October 1, 2015
I enjoyed this book. I was a little confused during the first part of the book, but it got better and better. I was thrilled to "go" to Sleepy Hollow back in the 1800s and to "meet" the character of Washington Irving, who was a hoot. There were a few twists that I wasn't expecting, but I thoroughly enjoyed the book and have begun reading the next book "Beyond the Pale." I love feisty Petra. I do want to include a Trigger Warning: attempted rape.
June 21, 2016
Better than the first
This was a very interesting story and twist on Sleepy Hollow. Petra was only slightly spoiled in this book, and I wish we knew more about Emory. I feel like we have a handle on Petra but we don't know anything about Emory. Here's hoping we get more character development in the final book.
This was a very interesting story and twist on Sleepy Hollow. Petra was only slightly spoiled in this book, and I wish we knew more about Emory. I feel like we have a handle on Petra but we don't know anything about Emory. Here's hoping we get more character development in the final book.
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