#BookHugs #SummersGrowth by Tina Gayle
Inspirational thought:
Today is all we have so smile, laugh, and remember to spare a
second for a friend. (mind are all awesome.)
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. 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?
Read
the 1st Chapter of Summer’s Growth at www.tinagayle.net/sgchapter.html
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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