Blurb for Summer’s
Growth.
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
Standing by the bay window in the front room, Mattie
watched the car approach. Her new recruit’s arrival had goose bumps popping out
on Mattie’s skin, adding to her anxieties.
She wanted to run, but instead glanced at the
kindhearted spirit of Opal, her distant grandmother. Dressed in her best early
American gown, the many layers of her petticoat swished with a soft hiss when
she moved.
“There’s no reason to be nervous. Once you meet Amber,
you’ll see she caps the climax,” Opal voiced in a soothing tone. “Your Aunt
Rachel is absolutely thrilled to have a descendant from her branch of the
family as keeper.”
Looking beyond her at the rest of the room, Mattie
searched for the other members of the family council. They always offered her
their support when she faced a big decision. Yet, today they were conspicuously
absent.
“Don’t worry. The whole family is behind you. We just
thought it better if we didn’t all hover.”
Shifting from foot to foot, she wrung her hands
together. A simple process of a changing of the guard for them, Amber’s arrival
marked the end of the life Mattie loved.
The beautiful spirits around her didn’t understand how
cruel humans could be to each other. What if she screwed up and the girl left?
Or the girl hated living with a house full of spirits?
Unease pricked at Mattie’s mind. She had no experience
in dealing with strangers. All her business associates understood her likes and
didn’t force her to attend any social events.
A quick glance out the window, and a car rounded the
fountain. She wasn’t prepared to entertain Amber. How could she be? She never
invited guests to the estate.
“Now, Pumpkin, there’s no need to worry. It’s time
another branch of the family realize what a pain it is to be keeper.” Opal
smiled, offering her special form of reassurance. “We’re all here to help with
the transition.”
The high notes of Beethoven’s Fifth sprang from the
piano. Mattie jumped in surprise at the sudden noise. She whipped around to see
Uncle Samuel, the artist of the family, standing next to the piano.
“The game is afoot.” He arched his eyebrows and
grinned, then disappeared.
“I’d better leave.” Her aunt patted Mattie’s shoulder.
“Just remember, the girl is uneasy too.”
Opal disappeared.
With a deep breath, Mattie turned and gripped the cold
metal knob in her hand.
Soon
her home would belong to a stranger, and then what would she do?
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Bio:
Tina Gayle grew up a dreamer and loves escaping into a
good romantic book.
She is currently working on two different series. The last book in the Executive Wives’ Club series will be coming out 2014. This series combines elements of women fiction with the passion of romance.
She is currently working on two different series. The last book in the Executive Wives’ Club series will be coming out 2014. This series combines elements of women fiction with the passion of romance.
The Family Tree series has two books out with Fallen
Leaves release in April of 2014. A paranormal romantic suspense series, the
books follow the keeper of the Winston manor and the trials she has to overcome
to remain in the house of her ancestors.
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