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I hope you'll enjoy this short excerpt from my new contemporary romance, Hereafter. It's a modern day ghost story where the impossible somehow becomes possible...
Angel’s body tingled. Her skin rippled with electricity, and she
recognized the signs that she’d be transported soon.
Yes. Finally. She closed her
eyes, wishing she could rush the transition from her world to his. Cool air
prickled her skin and she stood in the man’s dark apartment. With moonlight
shining through the sheers, she could make out his form on the sofa.
He jumped up and faced her.
She wanted to speak, but she couldn’t.
“The electricity went off again,” he said.
She frowned.
He stepped closer. “Ghosts don’t exist.”
No. He couldn’t banish her again. She needed something in this world. The
lights flickered, sizzled, and then went off again.
Please don’t tell me to go away; it
makes me go away. She might not have a voice in this world, but she could
at least think it. She would not go, not when potential answers waited in this place.
The man stepped closer. “What are you doing? Angie, why do you keep
coming here?”
Don’t tell me to leave…don’t tell
me to leave. Pictures flew into her mind. People smiling and laughing. A
tree in the corner with white lights and boxes under it….
He’d called her Angie.
“You know me?” Her words came out a whisper, but at least they finally
came out. Tears tracked down her cheeks. The electricity flickered on, and then,
stayed off. The air stopped sizzling. She blinked to adjust her eyes to the
darkness again.
“Christ, this can’t be happening.” He moved his fingers over something in
his hand and then pocketed it.
She closed the distance between them and grasped his upper arms, pleading
him with her eyes because her voice had left her again.
“Yes, I know you.” He glanced away and looked out the window, let out a
huff of breath, and then gazed at her. “Your name is Angie Barsotti and you
used to live here.”
No wonder the place felt so familiar. Her spirits lifted. He could help
her find out who she was, help her find out what was going on.
“And,” he dragged a hand through his hair. “You died and I don’t believe
in ghosts.”
Cold air, cold as ice tore through her, ripping her from the apartment.
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50 comments:
I love December, one is for the holidays but the other is because I got married Dec 20th and yes I got married in a red dress - LOL The greatest Gift to each other was ourselves and thats what makes it so romantic. Happy Holidays
Ronda
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I think it is a romance month since all the cold weather brings on a lot of snuggling by the fire which brings on other things ;)
fencingromein at hotmail dot com
Irish coffee, a roaring fire, and a sexy partner
Kathleenball@hotmail.com
I think December is a romantic month because for most of us it's a reeeeally cold one. At least here in Montana it usually is. lol (Been really warm this year). Something about the cold makes folks want to get close and with the holidays people seem to be more interested in companionship. I remember the beginning of my 'courtship' phase with my husband involving lots of sitting in his warm car fogging up the windows. *giggle* Yep, quite romantic indeed.
Happy holidays Joya!
December screams family and love! It's the time to celebrate both and to share ourselves with the ones we care about. People seem to find the courage to pop the question in December. The true meaning of Christmas is sharing love which makes it romantic. I was marred 2 days before Christmas. At the time it was a great idea.
Thanks for the opportunity to share and explore your site.
Belinda G
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Family time. From Thanksgiving thru the end of the year, we celebrate. My children were born 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after Christmas so lots of parties.
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December is definately the most romantic month because in the snowy nights you have to cuddle with someone to keep warm, sit by the fire, drink hot chocolate!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
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The possibilities make December romantic - possible to curl up by the fire, to give presents that you may not ordinarily give..it's just fun all around
thank you for participating - all the best to you and yours this season
glhince at gmail DOT com
Because the cold weather was made for snuggling. Thanks for the giveaway!
~Krista
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Thanks for the giveaway!
parisfan_ca@yahoo.com
I love December but it's never been much of a "romantic" month for me. Ha. My husband & I always have a good time in December but there's always so much going on, that I have a hard time relaxing. Work is crazy, getting over Thanksgiving and getting ready for Christmas is stressful sometimes, and living in Louisiana, our weather is always bonkers. Ha. But I can imagine playing in the snow, cuddling by the fireplace, snuggling outside wrapped up in blankets... :)
Thanks for joining this great hop!!
kaylapshirley (at) gmail (dot com)
I think it's romantic because it's a season for love and gathering :)
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I think it is romantic for several reasons..the cold makes you want to cuddle. The whole thing is based around family so it makes people think about starting their own and having kids soon. Plus there are all the parties and no one wants to go alone. Also everyone is nicer and it is more fun to be out and meeting new people then.
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I think December is a romantic month bc all the cold weather brings lots of cuddling!
Happy Holidays!
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I think it's because people are happier during the holidays :)
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Three of my four grandchildren were born in December. Christmas is truly for children.
Thanks for the chance to win goodies!
Merry Christmas.
I think because it's cold and you want curl up with someone you love for warmth. And just a time to be with your family.
Dawna N.
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December is romantic because it's traditionally cold (but not here in Texas) and gives you reason to snuggle.
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Merry Christmas to you! Thank you for the giveaway!
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Happy Holidays! Great Giveaway! The Holidays make for a romantic month. I love spending alone time with my husband cuddled in front of the Christmas tree and fireplace.
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Why is december romantic? Well think about it.. it already holds a depth of magic.. Christmas / Yule magic.
Many people don't go out and about when it's cold, so what's the next best thing.. sitting around a fire, talking, getting to know people..and viola
Raonaid at gmail dot com
December would be romantic beacuse of all the romantic lighting! lol
Happy Holidays!
ajcraig77@comcast.net
It is the romantic month because of the magic and miracles that happen in December thanks for the chance to win
Merry Christmas
crystaley73 at yahoo dot com
the cool weather and maybe some snow makes you want to cuddle with someone.
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Happy Happy Holidays! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I am so not a romantic BUT I would say it is more romantic than other months because I actually like to cuddle to keep warm! LOL
Thanks so much for the great giveaway and being a part of the hop.
Happy holidays to you and yours,
Marlena
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Thanks for the great excerpt!
Every Christmas Eve we go out to dinner and come home to watch the movie Elf.
Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Holidays!
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Thanks for the great excerpt!
Every Christmas Eve we go out to dinner and come home to watch the movie Elf.
Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Holidays!
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December is a romantic month as the cold weather forces you to snuggle closer to the ones you love! :)
Happy Holidays,
Lasha
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It's cold so you want to cuddle and be close to someone.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
its cold out side and you have to snugle nice and close to keep warm
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Thanks for the chance to win!
Happy holidays!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
December is both a lovable and stressful month. But curling up with a loved one or a good book by the lights of the tree...beautiful.
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I love December because I'm a mom :D The look in my childrens eyes when they get that one gift...lol Happy Holidays
missie25524 @ netzero.com
December is romantic, because it's cold and it's perfect time for cozying up with your loved one.
Thank you for the chance!
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I think it is as my hubby and I had our church wedding on the 18th.. It was cold as hell but beautiful with evergreen centerpeices with silver and blue accents... Hubby was in his Blues along with our Best man my girls wore red or black and the other grooms men wore black suits... It was during a snow storm lol so i plan on having a redo but can't say i didn't have a beautiful wedding with the man i love.
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it's the best cuddling time with cool weather, hang on the couch watching holiday movies! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
December is romantic because you get a chance to snuggle with your honey while toasting marshmallows in a fireplace.
December is a time for giving and receiving. There is a different sizzle in the air that surrounds many people making it romantic and many times you see the true giving nature of people giving to those who in need.
I love your excerpt I'm hooked!!
Misty
misty.wright@gmail.com
One of my favorite Christmas Romance Books is The Untamable Rogue by Annette Blair! The story is about Ashford Blackburne Fifth Earl and he has to get married and get his willing bride pregnant before Christmas or his grandfather won’t let him inherit his money. Ash truly needs to inherit the money because his late father squandered it all away and he is taking care of his mother. After getting stood up at the alter, again, Ash and his friends go to the local pub where the owner plays a drunken Ash in a card game…his consolation prize is the pubs daughter Larkin, who he wants to get ride of. Ash has to learn to forgive…Larkin has to learn how to trust…can two completely different people find love together. This is a cute, extremely funny, romantic story with a surprise Christmas ending!
Angelheart618@gmail.com
What an awesome hop!! And a fantastic giveaway! Thank you!! Happy holidays to you all! Best wishes and many blessings!
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Hello, thanks for the giveaway!
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This is the time for forgiveness and that's all about LOVE!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
Why do I love December? Well, in terms of the external things, I love the crisper weather, the gorgeous lights and holiday decorations, the sight of people hurrying through the streets loaded down with packages from all the department stores, the fact that even in a big city people tend to smile a little more even though they may feel grumpy. In terms of the internal things, I love the fact that it's the spiritual elements that most of us tend to concentrate on in the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year, the fact that it may only be for a brief time, but during that time we more often think about giving, loving and being with those we love. Okay, I admit it, I also adore the food and drink. Eggnog, yum!
December is romantic because of the cuddling in the cold and the overall happy feelings the holidays bring! :)
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It's so cold you need to share body heat ;)
I'm spending this holiday season with my family and hoping to win so I can read more romances. I don't have an ereader. Happy Holidays! lisarayns at gmail dot com
The cold weather force snuggling. What better way to get warm than the good old fashioned way.
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Thanks so much for all of the awesome comments, everyone. You sure are a romantic and cuddly group at holiday time!
The winner of the $15 gift certificate for my blog is Liese2! Liese, I'll be emailing you today!
Thanks again, everyone, and I hope you have a very romantic Christmas!! :)
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