A CURE FOR SPRING FEVER
Barbara Robinson
GENRE: Paranormal Romance
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.
EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT
“There’s always
risk, Lynnette,” he said. “But like I told you that day in the bakery, the
possibility that things won’t work out for us isn’t a reason not to try. You
said that you weren’t sure how much of what’s between us is fantasy, and how
much is reality, and I know you’re worried that the reality of our everyday
lives won’t be enough to carry us through. That’s okay. Even people who are
perfect for each other are going to have doubts and misgivings, but if they
care enough, they’ll take a leap of faith. Otherwise, they’ll spend their life
wondering about what might have been, if they’d had the courage to jump.”
“I’m beginning
to realize that,” she said. “I’ve been regretting what I said to you in the
bakery that day. I sent you away because I feared what might happen if I opened
myself up to you, but I already care about you too much to just forget you.
You’ve found your way into my heart, and I haven’t been able to dislodge you,
so I’m just going to have to learn to live with it.”
“Does that mean
you’re ready to take a leap of faith?” he asked, leaning in toward her.
In answer, she
turned her face up to receive his kiss. His arms encircled her waist and drew
her down onto the blanket beside him, and it turned out that the magic between
them was real after all.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
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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/
2 comments:
Thank you for featuring today's book and exclusive excerpt.
This looks really good. Thanks for hosting this tour.
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