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The Cook, the Ghost and her Sister
Inheriting a boarding house in the heart of Outback Australia, Danielle Roberts is initially wary, suspecting a possible scam. However, a solicitor’s assurances convince her of the house’s legitimacy, though she intends only a brief stay, anchored by her profession as a renowned pastry chef and café owner in Redcliffe. Upon arrival, she’s surprised by a reunion with Brett Bainbridge, a former love whose sudden departure once left her heart in tatters.
Flashback to 1872: Eloise le Gerseul, drawn by the allure of gold, travels from Jersey to Charters Towers with her family. Fate brings her and the prosperous gold miner, William Hatton, together. But after a sorrowful event – her father’s untimely death – she finds herself wedded to William, only to face a bewildering twist. His abrupt disappearance, followed by an eerie silence, suggests a haunting reality: Eloise may no longer walk among the living.
The Cook, the Ghost, and her Sister by Ellen Read is a delicately woven supernatural romance spanning the 19th and 21st centuries. With a deft touch on history and botany, the novel employs third-person narration, offering an immersive reading experience. Themes of envy, deceit, complex family ties, and the triumphant power of love shine through.
As Danielle grapples with the ancestral ties that connect her to this house, she is also torn by resurgent feelings for Brett, leading her to question the world around her. I particularly appreciated the narrative shifts to Eloise’s perspective, enriched by period-appropriate diction that vividly paints the Victorian era. Still, I felt the dialogue could benefit from added depth, and some readers might find the plot familiar.
The Cook, the Ghost, and her Sister is an evocative read, blending mysticism, botanical symbolism, and romance. While thoroughly enjoyable, I yearned for a deeper exploration of the characters, allowing their unique personalities to shine even brighter. Nonetheless, the novel’s ethereal elements and romantic undertones contribute to its captivating charm.
Pages: 334 | ASIN : B0CFD9XFZN
I Wanted to Create A New Villain
Sins of Chaos finds the Breedline species safe from Breedline hybrids but now they face something far more deadly. What were some new ideas you wanted to explore in this book that were different from The Immortal?
For Sins of Chaos, I wanted to create a new villain, or rather a trio of villains, who are far more powerful than the Breedline or any other species in their Covenant. Bringing forth this type of supernatural villains would give me the opportunity to introduce some new “winged” characters to the story who will play a crucial role in my Breedline adventures in the future.
I loved all the new exciting characters included in this story. What were some sources of inspiration that informed their character development?
Everyone wants a hero, especially in a world filled with evil and destruction. That’s when my heroes started to develop. And why not five battle angels. Of course, they are not your typical white winged angels with halos hovering their heads. I wanted my new heroic characters to be larger than life with personalities and special powers to match. Their purpose is vital to the story and will continue on in the future.
How did you come up with the idea for the antagonist in this story and how did it change as you wrote?
Crazy as it sounds, my idea for the antagonist in Sins of Chaos, came from a dream. I knew I needed new exciting villains for my story, but I struggled with the idea. One night I dreamed of three fraternal siblings with supernatural powers. They all had specific characteristics and unique powers. As time passed, they became more vivid and believable in my own mind. Although they are the “bad guys,” their story will shift toward the end.
What can readers expect in the next book in your Breedline Series?
Next in line for my Novels of the Breedline series follows:
- The Curse
- Living Nightmares
- Vampires in Manhattan
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Abbey, desperate to keep her she-wolf at bay, has been on the run from ruthless scientists—backed by wealthy and dangerous prospects dealing in drug and human sex trafficking—who will stop at nothing to use her to locate her beloved Steven for his unique abilities of healing.
With the help of the Breedline species and a group of highly trained soldiers, whose special skills go beyond the norm, the human race finds hope of surviving the dangers that are fast closing in. But will the combined efforts be powerful enough to save them?
While war wages on, Sebastian Crow continues to suffer Lucifer’s curse—trapped in a coma and forced to face the forgotten trauma of his childhood. And the only way to awaken from his hellish nightmare, Sebastian must hand over his son Arius to the dark side.
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