Summer’s
Growth
Blurb
In the spirit-haunted
Winston estate in Ohio, rooted in time and occupied by the lingering ghosts of
a great family, the torch is about to pass...
Mattie Winston, sober,
sensible, and steady, has served as Keeper to the family for decades. Amber
Harrison, hovering on the edge of flunking out of college, unsure what she
wants out of life, has barely even heard of the Winston estate. The family,
however, has decided that it's time for the changing of the guard. These two
exceptional women soon find themselves dealing with violence, murder attempts,
and old family mysteries while each finding the love of her life. Two romances
and a growing friendship, all twined around a brooding family tragedy, make for
an outstanding paranormal mystery offering depth and charm beyond the
commonplace. The growing love of Amber and Carter and of Mattie and Quincy
offer readers a tender and engaging first novel in a winning new paranormal
series.
Excerpt:
Was she insane? Why agree to spend time
at a place she’d never been before with people she didn’t know?
Fear and eagerness warred in her
stomach. Breathing rapidly, she inhaled the scent of her peppermint gum. The
crisp fragrance reminded her of her grandfather’s breath mints, and she took
another deep breath to calm her shaky nerves.
Past the point of no return, even if the
adventure ended up to be a free trip to nowhere. Whatever happened she’d see it
through.
The soft leather seat cooled her skin.
Tired from her long trip to Ohio, she leaned her head on the plush headrest.
She used the relaxing motion of the car to recover some of her energy and
turned her head to view the landscape outside the car.
Different from Southern California, no
lollypop trees or car-packed freeways met her gaze. The road supported only a
few cars moving along at a steady pace. Calm pastureland lined the highway with
wildflowers dancing in the wind. Large limbs darting in every possible
direction, small leaves announced spring to the world with their bright green
foliage. No structures marred the view or broke the serene pleasure of the
unencumbered land.
Yet, they’d only left the airport a few
minutes ago.
Her mind wandered to the place where
they were headed. She shot her silent driver a quick glance. She’d questioned
the portly old gentleman about Winston Manor when she’d first arrived. He’d
said they needed to get going and refused to comment beyond that.
Once in the car, she’d tried again. Her
blue eyes caught his in the rear view mirror, and he assessed her value before
glancing away.
Amber brushed her long, blonde hair back
off her shoulder and tugged on her cotton tee shirt to straighten out the
wrinkles.
“How long until we arrive at Winston
Manor?” she asked.
He didn’t respond, almost as if he
hadn’t heard. Unwilling to be rude, she decided to settle back in her seat.
The answers would come once she arrived
at Winston Manor.
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Character Questions – Amber chose 5
1. Nickname – Don’t have one
2. Job – new keeper of the Winston Manor
3. Level of schooling, or self-taught – some college
4. Birthdate – April 17
2. Job – new keeper of the Winston Manor
3. Level of schooling, or self-taught – some college
4. Birthdate – April 17
5. Birthplace – Irving, CA
6. Currently residing in... Hebron, Ohio
6. Currently residing in... Hebron, Ohio
7. Favorite type of pet – cat
8. Favorite place to visit – Disney World
9. Significant other – no one I don’t want another man
10. Most important goal – to find out what happen to my grandmother
11. Worst fear or nightmare – to fail at being the family keeper
8. Favorite place to visit – Disney World
9. Significant other – no one I don’t want another man
10. Most important goal – to find out what happen to my grandmother
11. Worst fear or nightmare – to fail at being the family keeper
12. Favorite food – chocolate chip cookies
13. Wealthy, poor, or somewhere in between? somewhere in between
14. Secret desire or fantasy – to find someone to love
15. What would you do if you won the lottery? Won’t happen, I never buy a ticket. I’m not lucky.
13. Wealthy, poor, or somewhere in between? somewhere in between
14. Secret desire or fantasy – to find someone to love
15. What would you do if you won the lottery? Won’t happen, I never buy a ticket. I’m not lucky.
Bio:
Tina
Gayle grew up a dreamer and loved to escape into the world of books. After a
number of different jobs, she decided to try her hand at writing. Her romantic
novels touch the heart and explore the heartaches of falling in love and being
a woman.
Married
thirty years, she and her husband love to travel and play golf. If you’d like to read the 1st chapter of her
books visit her website.
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Another great sounding read. My TBR continues to grow. I really like the sound of this, especially the idea of the family history and old manor home.
ReplyDeleteI think your TBR will keep growing in the next 2 months, during this tour, Mae. Many authors and many new captivating books, I'm sure.
DeleteLove the concept of the family keeper of the legacy. Sounds like a great story.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it is, Flossie. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment!
DeleteThis really appeals to me. I like explorations of the impact the past can have on people especially when there parnormal events included. I am certain I'll enjoy the read. Good luck with the book, Tina.
ReplyDeleteI do, too, Daisy. My favorite type of story. Thanks for checking the tour!
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