Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: 2/6/14
ISBN: 978-1-77130-720-8
ASIN: B0019LGJXE
Number of pages: 188
Word Count: 58k
Cover Artist: Sour Cherry Designs
Book Description:
A young witch, destined to be queen. A
traveler destined to love her and an evil warlock desperate to claim her.
When Julien Beaumont meets Giselle
Jareau, the naïve, young witch is nothing more than a nuisance. A mere
inconvenience. But the inkblot on his arm disagrees. As their relationship
develops, his tattoo begins to fill in. Could it be fate or something more
sinister?
On an old, decrepit sugar plantation, in
the heart of the Louisiana Bayou, the defender of the covens and the queen to
the royals engage in a battle of wits. And as Giselle falls in love, Julien
tries desperately to change the course of their destiny.
Interview:
1. Where did you get
the idea for the novel? On a trip to Oak
Alley Plantation in Louisiana. As I walked alone amongst the trees, the story
wrote itself in my head.
2.
Your title. Who came up with it? Did you ever change your
title? As the story unraveled, I found my
title.
3. Which came first,
the title or the novel? The novel
4. Since becoming a
writer, what’s the most exciting thing to ever happen to you? My first cover. Seeing my pen name on a book
was an accomplishment I never thought I’d have.
5. What book are you
currently reading or what was the last book you read? Wallbanger
by Alice Clayton
6.
What was your first book that you ever wrote (very first
one you wrote, not published)? The first
book I ever wrote, Ache Of Desire, was published by Siren in Oct 2012. It is an
erotic contemporary with BDSM elements.
7. What is your
writing process? I start with one scene.
The characters speak to me and I write it as I see it in my head.
8. Who are your
favorite authors of all time? Nora
Roberts, Sherilyn Kenyon, Lara Aiden, Jude Deveraux and Cherise Sinclair
9. At a book signing,
do you just sign your name or do you write a note? How do you come up with
stuff to say? If I ever did a book
signing, I’d write a note. A favorite quote or I’d quote a character from that
book.
- What
is something people would be surprised to know about you? I like to use swear words. I feel more
passionate about what I’m saying when I use them.
11. How do you react to
a bad review? I keep in mind that reading
is subjective. But if a reader is going to give a book a one star rating, back
it up. I believe that person rating the book owes it to other readers to
explain why. I pay more attention to a
low rating if the reader points out relevant issues. If not, I bypass the low
ratings and draw my own conclusions.
12. How did you
celebrate the sale of your first book? My
kids and I did a conga line through the house.
Excerpt:
Julien paced the length
of the master suite. Ineffective in his plans to sway Giselle to trust him
caused him much frustration. Maybe she doesn’t like to be yelled at. Covering
his eyes with the heels of his hands, he tried rubbing away the self-induced
headache coming on. Out of options and close to giving up, he needed to clear
his mind. What was it about her that had him on edge all the time? Julien had
to clench his fists every minute he was around her to remind himself of the
anger. Otherwise, he found himself wanting to kiss her, protect her. And each
moment he spent with her, it was getting harder to control. He had to fight it.
It could cost the covens the war. He had to stay on the straight and narrow
yet—something was pulling at the corners of his mind.
Julien thrust his balcony doors open and gust of cool air
rushed inside the warm room. His eyes narrowed in disbelief as he stared out at
the grounds of his estate.
Walking out onto the
balcony for a good look, Julien couldn’t believe his eyes. The alley of oaks
danced gloriously in the wind, their branches no longer drooping toward earth,
but standing tall, in salute. His eyes scanned the grass, noticing its deep
green hue. Shoots of honeysuckle could be seen making their way up toward the
sun. As if the flowers knew what he was thinking, a soft breeze carried with it
their scent. A smile, true and confident, emerged on his face. It was her
presence. It had to be.
As he took in the beauty
of a long dead past, he caught a glimmer of the dark-haired beauty walking on
the path to Chantilly’s garden. Hmm. What’s she up to? He went back inside and
changed into jeans. He slipped a white cotton tee-shirt over his head and
headed down the stairs. Looking around his once decaying home, he realized it
had been rejuvenated. Julien ran his fingers over the railing, the wood felt
smooth and rich. There were no holes in the walls, no peeling paint, no
cobwebs. The silver shined so bright, he could see his own reflection. Two days
later and it was good as new? It has to be her.
Outside, he took in his
surroundings. Were his eyes deceiving him? Anxious now to see Giselle, he
walked toward Chantilly’s garden. Along the way, he heard her humming. It was a
beautiful melody filled with warmth and joy. And it renewed his hope, for he
now believed Giselle was indeed, the tenth power.
If only she believed it.
Standing in the gardens,
he watched her lean over, inhaling the fragrance of each blossom. When she got
close, the blooms stood taller, more vibrant in her presence. He couldn’t help
but smile at her innocence as it hit him square in the gut. She really doesn’t
see it. He watched her run afinger over an old wooden sign, its words
unreadable.
Julien cleared his
throat. “My sister’s garden.”
Her head snapped up,
eyes wide. He jerked his chin toward the sign. “It’s supposed to say, my
sister’s garden.”
Giselle cast her eyes
away. “I’m so sorry about Joyal.”
Just hearing her name
fired up his nerves, but he remained steady, discarding the unwelcome reminder.
“No, I meant my sister, Chantilly. This garden was her gift to me.”
She smiled and he
realized it was the first time he saw her show happiness.
Beautiful.
She tucked her hair
behind her ear. “It’s enchanted.”
He chuckled. “Yes, it
is.”
About the
Author:
Cherrie Mack grew up in Flushing Queens
NY, the youngest child of six. The city’s diversity gave her a great
appreciation for many different cultures and lifestyles. After love finally
claimed the girl from the city and dragged her to the suburban madness of Long
Island, she settled into a quiet life with her new husband. Two children and
one mini-van later, the family found themselves moving towards the sunny skies
of Florida where they currently reside. With her focus still very much on her
family, Cherrie squeezes in time to write. The publication of her debut novel,
Ache of Desire has given her the confidence to allow her to spend more time
writing.
One year and four books later, Cherrie
has continued to flourish. With multiple series in the works, there’s no
slowing down for this up and coming author.
A member of Romance Writers of America,
Cherrie is slowly spreading her wings as a romance author. Look for her books
at all digital bookstores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, ITunes,
Nook and many more.
Website: http://www.cherriemack.com
Author facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CherrieMack
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CherrieMack
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Giveaway:
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3 ecopies of A Late Summer Bloom
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ReplyDeleteLoved the excerpt; this sounds like a really sweet read. I always enjoy books that have an element of magic because to me, that's what all books are: magic. Thanks for sharing your words with us.
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