Mystic Maples by Tena Stetler #MFRWHooks
Yippee!! A fun and flirty summer read, Mystic Maples my paranormal romance/mystery joins MFRWHooks. WooHoo! Psstt… did you know it’s an award winning novella. When Mercy discovers the truth, Silvanus’ well-ordered life unravels and they’re catapulted into the past to right a wrong.
Pull up a chair and get comfy, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Mystic Maples, part of the Deerbourne Inn multi-author Series from The Wild Rose Press.
What is Mystic Maples all about.
Earth/Fire witch Mercy Rose’s insatiable curiosity always gets her in trouble. After a break-in at her Colorado flower shop, and a court battle that comes to a screeching halt in her favor, she arrives at Deerbourne Inn for a much-needed getaway. Looking for peace and quiet, she finds just the opposite in a startling handsome but mysterious man and his dog.
Silvanus Forrest’s gypsy/fae heritage is a double-edged sword. The land he inherited from his parents is rumored to be enchanted. But when Mercy discovers the truth, his well-ordered life unravels, and they’re catapulted into the past to right a wrong. Along the way their lives intertwine, and they discover the true meaning of family and love. Will they change the past in time to save their future?
Sneak peek between the pages of A Witch’s Quandary:
It was a beautiful summer evening lit by a full moon. What harm could come from simply popping over to Mystic Maples, digging my toes into the earth and see if there is any truth to the rumors? She shrugged. Sis wouldn’t have told me about it, if she hadn’t thought it worth investigating. Right?
She toed off her shoes, pulled off her socks and straightened. With a snap of her fingers she left the room without a sound and landed smack dab at the edge of the maple trees. Glancing around, she could see the house in the distance and the outline of the sign. “Good, I’m in the right place.” She wandered farther in among the trees, the dirt beneath her feet was cool. Wiggling her toes deeper into the earth, she felt the warmth of the day and something else—a connection.
Several trees had a slight glow to them, then it was gone. Am I imagining…She raised her arms out from her sides and turned her face to the starlit sky letting the magic surge through her. It had been almost a year since magic of any kind called to her. It felt so good, she was lost in the moment.
Suddenly a male voice broke through her revelry. “What are you doing here?”
Her heart thundered in her chest. She hadn’t heard a sound. Yet, there he was standing not three feet from her, hands on hips, and glaring at her.
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Chocolate Raspberry Magic #MFRWHooks by Tena Stetler
#MFRWHooks reads this week. Celebrating all things fresh, new for Spring. CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MAGIC a paranormal romance/mystery set to release April 7, 2021 Available for preorder NOW!! Yippee!
Pull up a chair and get comfy, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MAGIC part of the One Scoop or Two Summer Ice Cream series AND fourth book in A Witch’s Journey Series. When magic is unleashed, will what they learn bring them closer together or push them apart?
A little bit about Chocolate Raspberry Magic: Pssst. please don’t forget to preorder.
Prim and proper Trinity Shiloh is the assistant manager for Salem’s Wildlife Sanctuary. She hasn’t had much luck in the boyfriend department, but the new employee Paul is different. Deep and brooding she sees something special hidden below the surface. Besides she has secrets of her own.
Paul Thorp is a wounded Special Forces veteran now working in security and computer support. He’s fought hard to keep his demons in check and for the first time feels he is ready for a real relationship.
When a fire breaks out at Puffin Cove Rescue, they are called in to help with the recovery and ice cream social fundraiser. Sometimes things are not what they seem, and neither are people. When magic is unleashed, will what they learn bring them closer together or push them apart?
A sneak peek between the pages of CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MAGIC: New Hook.
As they strolled along the path, birds sang in the trees, and insects buzzed. Ugh, bugs, not one of my favorite things but they mean spring is well underway. A gentle breeze blew strands of her long ginger-colored hair across her face. She’d braided her hair in a hurry this morning and now the shorter strands were flying all over the place. Without hesitation, Paul reached up with his large hand and gently brushed her hair from her face. A couple of strands remained between his fingers.
“It’s so soft.” He let the strands flow through his fingers then continued walking.
She had to nearly jog to keep up with his long legs and lengthy strides. Twice she reached out to catch his hand, then pulled back. Not during work hours. It took them forty-five minutes to check the grounds, all the habitats, and their residents.
The longer they walked the more she felt something wasn’t quite right. She hated feeling something bad was about to happen. Premonitions her mother had called them, claimed her grandmother had them too. But why were hers always bad? For a time as a teenager, she’d ignored them but after the accident, one she should have been able to prevent, she’d admitted the talent or curse however you wanted to look at it, was hers.
Suddenly, he stopped a few yards from the security office. She skidded to a halt just before running smack dab into him. Pausing, her pulse quickened, she stiffened and glanced around to see what had caught his attention. But seeing nothing amiss, she blew out a breath and relaxed.
Hands in his pockets, he turned to face her. “Any chance you’re free for a movie and maybe dinner this weekend?”
Just what she’d been hoping for. “Sounds great. Any particular show you have in mind?”
“Ladies choice.”
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My Theme Song, Sing it Loud & Sing it Proud #LASR Blogging Challenge
Welcome to #L&SR’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge for March 17, 2021. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!! Today’s topic My Theme Song. Pull up a chair, grab a drink. Take your choice of a Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate and let me share my theme songs!
Good morning everyone. I’ve been following 52 Week Blog Challenge, sometimes I post, sometimes I don’t. It’s the renegade in me, I can’t help it. <shrugs> Today I noticed a topic – Do I have a theme song? Giving that thought, I decided if I do, it would be Rachel Platten – Fight Song (forgive the ad). Yep, that’s me sending big waves into motion with more than a single word. How about several books? LOL Explosions, well not always on purpose, but yeah I’ll own that too!
Take back my life. It gets away from me more than I’d like to admit. Writing deadlines, family obligations, social engagement demands, and I hate to admit it I cringe at leaving my writing cave at times. It’s safe there and I don’t have to live in reality. Reality is completely over rated in my book! Which explains why I write Paranormal Romance/Mystery/Suspense.
The peace and quiet of my sun room, in the company of my parrot and dog, the birds chirping outside allows me to center and take back my life on my terms. The support of my own real life hero and best friend of many, many moons, my hubby, keeps me striving to meet my goals.
Air whooshes out of me in a rush when I look at my to-do-list for the next six months. Yep that’s why I’m writing this instead of my books. Procrastination at it’s best. The list several pages long flutters to the floor and for a moment I consider leaving it there. That won’t do, so I pick the cursed things up and my real world whirls into focus. Am I in too deep? I contemplate that for a moment or two. Hell no, I’m living my dream and I’m going to grasp that brass ring and reach the top! Hear me Roar! Oops another theme song. Katie Perry <giggle>
Well enough reflections, time to get back into the battle and fight for what I want. Those damn books won’t write themselves. I hope you’ll join me in fighting for your dreams. No one said it’d be easy. Together, we’ll change the world, regardless of who believes, and we’ll do it one book at a time!
Alas, I must return to my writing cave. Stay tuned! Chocolate Raspberry Magic release date 7 April 2021. As I indicated, I’ve turned in the sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series to my editor at The Wild Rose Press and I have a Contract on A Witch’s Quandary!! Now the edits to begin. Yippee! AND A new project’s last draft is DONE Wylder West Assignment it’s headed to my editor also. Fingers crossed she like its. Keep an eye out for more information. Now let’s see what the other authors list as their theme song. LOL L&SR
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In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, a little about A MAGIC REDEMPTION and it’s on sale. A Magic tale set in Ireland. Join the adventure, download a copy today of A Magic Redemption! Enjoy!
Synn, a demon, carries extraordinary magic and power, but there is more within her than she dreams. Kidnapped as a child, her captors murdered her family and forced her into training as a warrior assassin. When an assignment goes horribly wrong, she finds herself at the mercy of the friends and family of her intended target. Offering valuable information in exchange for protection, she gains her freedom, but it is not without its challenges.
Gavin Shaughnessy is the publican at his family’s Irish pub. He is certain Synn is meant to be his and isn’t bothered by her past. He must find a way to convince her, their future together is stronger than the dark memories that haunt her dreams.
When her past comes calling for revenge, will their love survive the raging inferno she brings down upon them? Or will the searing path of destruction destroy all they hold dear?
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Audiobook Release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC & Sunday Snippet
I am so excited! WooHoo!!! Just in time for Christmas, HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC is out on Audiobook. Don’t you love audiobooks? You can listen on a long car ride, or running errands or even doing house work. Nikki’s narration is friendly, cheerful and relaxed. I know you have family or friends that would love to find an audiobook in their stocking or under the tree this year. A feel good book with a happy ending is such a great gift any time, but especially this year. 2020 has been a difficult year for most.
Lets take a look at the gem of a narrator. Give a holiday welcome to Nikki Zakocs, audiobook narrator. She recently completed narration of HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC just released on audiobook. Pssst… she also narrated, CHARM ME AGAIN (available now) She’ll be working on Chocolate Raspberry Magic (due out April 2021) 4th book in A Witch’s Journey plus it’s one of the One Scoop or Two series from The Wild Rose Press.
Working with Nikki to bring my books and characters alive was an absolute blast. She is professional, courteous, and a talented narrator. Scroll down to the bottom to learn more about her.
Below are the audio samples of HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC and Charm Me Again. Sit back grab a hot chocolate and a snicker doodle cookie and enjoy.
Hidden Gypsy Magic – Available Now- Discover the consequences of awakening hidden Gypsy magic!
The Salem Wildlife Sanctuary is Gwen Taylor’s life work. Her Irish Gypsy heritage provides a hidden talent she uses to help the creatures under her care. But even her magical skills can’t help new rescues in dire need of veterinary care.
The opportunity of signing on as the vet for Gwen’s sanctuary dropped into Brock Scutter’s lap after he expanded his practice to include wildlife. The personal attraction he and Gwen experience is undeniable the more their professional and personal lives collide.
Touring the only “non-haunted” house in Salem they both feel a spark of magic. A trip to his family’s cabin uncovers a heritage he didn’t know existed. If they want a future together, it means facing the consequences of awakening hidden Gypsy magic and a race against the clock to correct past wrongs.
Snippet of HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC – Audiobook:
It was like stepping back in time. A carved mahogany newel post formed a dragon’s body complete with an intricately detailed dragon head, the banister curving upstairs was a tail of the dragon complete with etched smoothed scales. Brock closed the door behind them.
Gwen stood in the entryway turning in a complete circle. “Wow…just wow. This house is beautiful.” Walking to the staircase, she touched the individual balusters. Each one was intricately etched to look like a tree or had vines and leaves carved around it. She turned her gaze to the ceiling, then tugged on his shirt sleeve and pointed.
The crown moldings were carved to depict a fairy garden in the main room off the entrance. “You know I didn’t notice any of this when I peered in the windows, only the spacious rooms and the feeling it gives off if that makes any sense.”
“It does. Let’s tour the rest of the house.” She reached for the light switch. “Is the electricity on?” Her question was answered as she flipped the switch. A warm glow lit up the room from a sparkling chandelier hanging from the center ceiling. Upon closer inspection, the chandelier was a bit dusty, but she stood in awe. “This place will cost a fortune.”
“May be out of my price range.” He took her hand and towed her up the stairs to the second story landing. In the top half of each wooden door was an oval carved to depict either a dragon, fairy, moon and star scene, or flowers. “If I didn’t know better, I’d say an old hippy decorated this house. But it dates back to the 1700s or so the title records claim. A few hundred years before the hippies.” He chuckled. “The craftsmanship in the woodworking seems authentic to the time period.”
Running her fingers lightly over the wall, she murmured. “The cream-colored walls need a little paint maybe a bit of plaster or drywall, in contrast with all the woodwork.” She shook her head in amazement. “I don’t see a nick or sign of wear. Do you?”
“No.” He walked along the hallway pushed the first door open and his jaw dropped. The crown molding was carved in a moon and star pattern matching the oval in the door. “Look at this.” He pointed to the ceiling molding.
The air whooshed out of her. She paused for a moment then sprinted to the next door with a dragon carved in the oval and pushed open the door. “Brock, you’re gonna want to see this.”
Tearing his gaze from the first room, he bolted to the next where she stood in the doorway, one hand held to her mouth the other pointing to the ceiling. Inside the light streamed in the dirty windows to reveal walls in need of paint, but again the crown molding was delicately carved in dragons and castles.
Quite a contrast from the walls to the perfectly maintained moldings.” He glanced at the baseboards. “They’re carved in the same wood, but in rounded edges fit flush to the wall. “Bet I know what is on the next door and molding.” Catching her hand, he strode to the next door, a fairy was carved into the oval. She peered up at him as he twisted the knob and pushed open the door. Releasing her hand, he pointed toward the ceiling. “Yep, as I expected. Carved images of fairies dance amongst the flower garden.”
“This house may not have a history of magic, but I’d bet it’s magical.
Charm Me Again – Audiobook– Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever.
Daylan, a warlock, is being haunted, but what the ghost wants is a mystery. His magical powers bring him no closer to an answer—until he encounters Josie, a Yoga instructor.
But when she is kidnapped by an ancient Fae Warrior set on revenge Daylan must rescue her before the rogue claims her as his own. During his quest, his world spirals out of control, and a devastating curse comes to light. Could the ghost hold the answers he needs?
Can he break the age-old curse to save Josie and their future, or will Daylan lose her forever?
A little about Nikki, my favorite narrator.
- I was a teacher by profession, but have always loved the Arts. Theatre, film, music. I stayed at home with my kids when they were young and came upon audiobook narrating through a casting call for my son. He was a child actor. When I realized it was something I could do on my own schedule and it involved reading and acting, it was a no brainer.
- I am a full time narrator.
- I did theatre as a child and teenager. I do not think it is essential. But a love of story telling and performing is what is important, in my opinion.
- Yes, I am an audiobook listener. I have been listening to books on audio for years, way back when they were books on tape. I love hearing a story. Especially on long car rides or walks. I love that you can do something else while being transported to another place and time.
- I don’t think I am suited for books with a lot of violence in them. I have turned down a couple of books because after I read the entire book, it just wasn’t a good fit for me.
- I love to work closely with authors. I feel it it’s a team effort and the closer we work together the better the finished product will be.
- I have not yet been recognized for my voice, but I hope to be some day!
- I always connect with at least one character in a book. I find something I have in common and I become that character. This is how I really get into the book and it makes it easy to tell the story.
- Yes, I read reviews. I love the good ones, and the not so good ones are taken with a grain of salt. I know not to take it personally. I can’t be everyone’s cup of tea. The comments I find most constructive are the ones that give details of why they like/dislike my narration.
- My dream author would be Phillipa Gregory. But I will have to work on my British accent a lot. That is why it is a dream.
SPEED ROUND for a little added fun: Take it away Nikki-
Favorite movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Favorite book: Kane and Abel
Last Book Read: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Favorite Color: Midnight Blue
Stilettos, Tennies or Flipflops: Flip Flops
Coffee or Tea: Coffee
Ebook or audio book or paper back: Love all 3
Pencil or pen: Pen
Favorite Song : Stevie Nicks, Landslide
Streak or not: Streak – after a couple glasses of wine
Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu
Favorite Junk Food: Cheese Popcorn
Favorite thing to do to relax: Lay in the sun with a drink and a good book
Champagne or gin: Champagne
Paranormal or Historical; Tie between paranormal and historical
WonderWoman, Superman, Aquaman, Batman, Top Model: Wonder Woman
Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory
Hot or cold: Hot
POV: 1st Person
I’d die if I don’t have my pets
Review or not: Always Review
Nikki Zakocs Biography
Nikki lives in sunny Arizona where she records in her professional home studio. A love of learning, reading and the arts has created her passion for narrating books. With a Master’s degree in Education and Literacy, she spent many years reading to her students, many who were English language learners. Nikki is passionate about education, child advocacy and a true animal lover with a home full of pets. When she is not a party of one in a small padded room, she enjoys travel, photography and a good cup of coffee with a piece of cake.
Social Media Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiZakocs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NZakocs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkizakocs/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-zakocs/
Thank you so much Nikki for stopping by to chat with us. I look forward to working with you again very soon on a new audiobook.
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