The Shucker's Booktique (Lobster Cove)
Blurb:
After her fiancé dumps her and her beloved Aunt Jenny goes missing, Willa Eklund travels to Lobster Cove with a broken heart to search for Jenny while running her bookstore. When a mysterious man visits the Shucker's Booktique on a stormy night drenched in rain and covered in mud, Willa's heart melts under his stormy gaze. She wants Lon and the answers he may have, but he also has a secret. Can Willa trust him?
Lon Devlin is a Tempest, a water sprite who can only take a human form during stormy nights. He rides the waves, lives by the tides, and nothing can hold him down, not even a beautiful woman. When he visits his mortal friend, he discovers she's missing and her intriguing niece has taken her place. He wants Willa, but he also wants answers. What happened to Jenny?
Excerpt:
Thump! Thump! Thump!
No! She gasped. It couldn’t be. The banging on the front door of the booktique had to be a figment of her imagination. She couldn’t will Lon into existence. Why would he come back? Especially if he was involved. Unless…cold ice prickled up her spine…unless he needed to eliminate her to take care of loose ends.
No. Crazy thoughts, Willa. He could’ve taken care of her the night before. No, her heart hammered against her chest for a different reason. But it didn’t matter. The knocking on the door wouldn’t, couldn’t be him.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Could it? She clutched her hot mug in both hands and turned toward the doorway leading to the bookstore. From the kitchen in the back room, she had a clear view through the store to the front door, but not who stood on the other side.
“Willa!” Lon growled. “Wake up and let me in!”
Willa gasped and almost dropped her cup. The tea sloshed around and some spilled over her hands. It burned, but she didn’t move. She couldn’t breathe. Somehow the air got trapped inside her throat. Why was he here? What did he want?
Oh God, let it be me!
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This book sounds really good!!!---Rae
ReplyDeleteThanks Rae! I'm glad you think so. :-)
DeleteHi Rae, it does sound intriguing, doesn't it? I love the cover as well, and the title conjures up something that I know very little about so I was very curious about it. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteThank you for hosting me! Love your blog :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy to have you visiting, thank you for taking the time to interact with folks and good luck on the release, it looks like a fun read.
DeleteThanks ;-)
DeleteCongratulations on your new release. I love the cover art.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra! Debbie Taylor from DCA Graphics is very talented :-)
DeleteThank you for visiting, Sandra. I agree, it's a beautiful cover.
DeleteLove the excerpt, especially that last line. Best of luck with your new release!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christy! I had a lot of fun writing it :-)
DeleteIsn't that a great twist? It just changes the whole atmosphere and provides a yummy visual, lol. Thank you for visiting, Christy!
DeleteA man who can only take form during storms? What a great hook! I've got to move this book up on my TBR list--can't wait to see how he and Willa resolve this!! Best of luck with the release.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks Barb! I appreciate the blog visits. :-)
DeleteHi Barbara, I thought that was such a great concept as well! Thanks for taking the time to drop by and comment.
DeleteI love the way you managed to convey fear mingled with longing while using just a few words. It's a heady mix.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a wonderful evocation of atmosphere, very impressive. Thank you for visiting, Marlow!
DeleteThank you Marlow! I had a lot of fun writing this short story. And you recognized the main emotional battle right away! Lol! Thanks for stopping by and commenting :-)
DeleteMarlow's right. The fear mixed with longing comes through loud and clear! Great excerpt, J.C.!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Jana. Great to have you visit!
DeleteThanks Jana! I'm glad my intentions are reading through properly! Thanks for commenting :-)
DeleteCongratulations J.C!!!! I'm so excited about your release. Wishes for great things for you and this book, it sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Calisa! I really enjoyed the LC project. I can't wait to read all the other instalments, including yours! :-)
DeleteThanks for taking the time to visit, Calisa!
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