Enter A Realm Of Bygone Fairytales 🌙
Jun 07, 2023 3:16 pm
I guess it's about time I write to you myself instead of dumping that task onto my fictional characters. 😜 Helena and Konstantin wish you all the happiness this world can offer, along with an extra dash of wonder from those magical realms lurking beyond reality's veil.
Did you grab your copy of Gift of Light from my web shop yet? If not, you'll have to wait until sometime in September for Helena's love story with "Mr. K" to reappear as a standalone. By that time, their story might very well expand with some bonus scenes—including a bit more romance and spice! 🔥
Don't want to wait 3 months to find out just how I pulled off a 'Beauty and the Beast' retelling set in the Teutonic Fantasy Realm? You're in luck . . . .
Dukes of Magic Available Now
From June through August, Gift of Light will be chilling amid an enchanting group of paranormal romance novellas with an unusual twist—they're all set in the past! Swoon over shifter lords, fall for warlock spies, dance with vampire ladies, and offer your heart to a cursed priest named "Mr. K" in Dukes Of Magic, a limited edition collection of paranormal historical romances.
As usual, my amazing colleague Laura Greenwood put this anthology together. This is the third time I've participated in one of her freebie anthologies, and I'll admit this one might be my favorite. Jane Austen vibes plus magic? Sign me up!
I've read the first four novellas in Dukes of Magic already, and it's been quite a ride. Two fairytale retellings, a brooding vampire earl who wants nothing to do with that thing called love, and a coven of immortals in Queen Victoria's court! Now's your chance to take a break from both the modern and the mundane.
Quick reminder that if you download Dukes of Magic, that means you're signing up for the newsletters of each author who contributed to the anthology. Luckily, there are only 8 of them, myself included. 😉
Today's Random Photo
You might remember that in the past two newsletters, Helena and Konstantin shared pictures from my recent vacation to Colonial Williamsburg. I have loads more photos I could share from that brief excursion into US history, but today I'd like to draw your attention to a vibrant batch of flowers I encountered in a small Appalachian town. A colorful reminder of life's beauty.
Is yellow your favorite color? 💛 If so, send me a reply, and I'll send another photo of blooming golden goodness your way.
📚 Freebie Book Fair 📚
I realize Dukes of Magic might keep you occupied for a few days. But if you finish it & find yourself hungry for more mystical love stories, make sure to browse this collection of tales. I see some new stories hiding among familiar titles, so be sure to scroll through this book fair before time runs out!
Other Books You Might Like
I've got 2 books by other indie authors for you to check out today. I'd especially like to recommend Celestial Awakening, a brand new anthology featuring paranormal romances based on mythical goddesses. Stephanie Morris does excellent work with her multi-author anthologies—you might have initially come across my work in her Lunar Rising anthology last year. Ready to give my colleague and her fellow authors a boost? Check out Celestial Awakening today!
Born from foam
Fallen from grace
Their immortal love awaits.
From the icy shores of Scandinavia to the desert sands of Egypt, from Native American legends to ancient Mesopotamia, the goddesses awaken. They've watched civilizations rise and fall, human life come and go. They're known as love, beauty, and fertility, but there's so much more to these goddesses and their descendants—so much more to discover.
Dive into tales of female empowerment, ever-lasting love, and sizzling passion in this limited edition anthology.
Watch the goddesses rise.
Step into the streets of prohibition-era Los Angeles, where sin is rampant and my vampire clan is poised to dominate.
Booze and blood are the ultimate currency, and I'm determined to be the one calling the shots.
But there’s one person standing in my way: Alejandro, head of the Canino clan. And to make matters worse, he’s got a succubus girlfriend named Ava who’s as dangerous as she is irresistible.
She’s a temptation I never saw coming, and now I’m not sure if she’s on my side or just using me for her own twisted games.
It’s a high-stakes game of ambition, backstabbing, and seduction. But I’m not afraid to play dirty and I’m determined to win, no matter what it takes.
That's all for me this week, because I've got some major writing & business goals to accomplish before the end of June. How has it been going with my efforts to crush a batch of quarterly goals? 🤔
Maybe not as well as I'd hoped. 😬 But the month is still young, and the muses are simmering regarding the next full-length novel in my Elemental Bloodlines series. I can hardly wait to see where it's going to go, and I hope you'll join me along the way!
In the meantime, have a wonderfully weird week. 💖
Talk to you soon,
C.L. Carhart
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