In the Manor of the Ghost

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It's the 1870's. The Civil War has long since been fought and laid to rest, settlers are still joining the wagon trains and heading west to the New Eden. The land is changing. But those who dwell in Clayborne Manor seem trapped in time.

Trapped amid the whispers of failure and sorrow, whispers of longing and defeat. Kaitlin hears them clearly at night. But who haunts Clayborne Manor? The ghost that restlessly walks the halls in the night? Or the ones that plague the minds and spirits of those residing there? Though not inclined to believe the dead can walk the night laden corridors, Kaitlin can see them clearly in the eyes of her husband Devlin, and hear them in the deafening silence of her son, Derrick.

Does she have the courage to search the past and face the ghosts? Does she have the faith to stay and direct all those who dwell In the Manor of the Ghost to the one who sets the captive free?

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     Kaitlin hid behind her menu, her shroud, trying to catch her breath. All she wanted to do was stare at her husband. But her face was heated, so she studied her menu and fought to keep her eyes from wandering to Devlin. When she could read no more she turned her attention to Derrick and was struck by the similarities between father and son.

     Derrick would be a lady-killer when he grew up, Kaitlin was certain. All one had to do was look at his father to know. And Kaitlin eyes, lord help them, were intent on looking.

     Her heart thundered in her chest when she realized he looked back.

     Kaitlin was never so happy to see anyone as she was to see Tilly, their waitress for the evening. It gave her an excuse to tear her eyes away from Devlin, and the girl looked so much better. Kaitlin felt the tears well in her eyes.

     Devlin studied the girl then met his wife's gaze. "Those look familiar?" he said of the clothes Tilly wore.

     "They were in the trunk. Maybe they're your mother's."

     He nodded slowly as if he recalled the gown. Then he turned his attention to Tilly. "Good evening, Tilly," he said with a soft grin. "I'm glad to see you're up and about."

     Kaitlin was warmed by his words.
"Sir, thank you, sir." Tilly curtsied and turned beet red.
Kaitlin covered her grin. She knew exactly how Tilly felt under Devlin's gaze. He would be the topic of conversation in the kitchen once Tilly was able to get back and tell Louisa. Perhaps that explained her stammering when she tried to take their order?

     Kaitlin thought to remind Tilly that it was easier to write when one looked at the paper, but she had her own problems. How did she order, even speak, with Devlin there?

     Did the man know what a hazard he was?

     Kaitlin took a deep breath and made her order.

     Devlin laughed. "You're right, your German is atrocious," he replied after hearing her annihilate the language. "Why don't I order?" he suggested then proceeded to do so with such flawless diction, Kaitlin wondered if he'd been talking German since birth.

     "Why, Mr. Clayborne, you are a man of mystery."

     Too many mysteries.

     "Is that good or bad?" He winked.

     "I'd say it's good," she said then turned to study the room so she wouldn't have to look in those deep dark and very beautiful eyes.

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When Shadows Fall -- Christian Historical Romance

Blurb:  As the Civil War rages, Rebekah fights to keep her world intact. But loss and sorrow has seeped into her heart and mind. She sets her sights on Oregon, praying this new Eden will allow her a place of peace and a place to put her life, and that of her son's, back together again. She travels to Independence, Missouri ready to take the train west, but is denied the opportunity to join the train because she is woman alone. Matthew battles his way through one fight after another, all the while thinking of Rebekah. The woman who holds his heart. He longs to help her west, but fears his biggest battle lies ahead of him. Will Rebekah open up her heart to him and allow him to be the one to hold her When the Shadows Fall?

Lose yourself in time long past. In a world gone crazy with war. Where North is fighting South and brother is pitted against brother. Rebekah and Matthew have found each other again. The division separating the nation separates them as well since she is in the South and he is Union Soldier. Will their love bridge the gap of time and war? Will their story be one of love lost or love found?

In the Manor of the Ghost -- Gothic Christian Romance

Blurb: It's the 1870's. The Civil War has long since been fought, settlers are still joining wagons trains and heading west to the New Eden. The land is changing. But those who dwell in Clayborne Manor seem trapped in time. 

Trapped amid the whispers of failure and sorrow, whispers of longing and defeat. Whispers that Kaitlin hears clearly at night. But who haunts Clayborne Manor? The ghost that restlessly walks the halls in the night? Or the ones that plague the minds and spirits of those residing there? Though not inclined to believe the dead can walk the night laden corridors, Kaitlin can see them clearly in the eyes of her husband Devlin, and hear them in the deafening silence of her son, Derrick. 

Does she have the courage to search the past and face the ghosts? Does she have the faith to stay and direct all those who dwell In the Manor of the Ghost to the one who sets the captive free?




Summer heat got you down? Take a trip to Minnesota in winter, and feel the coolness of ghost chills on your skin. Follow Kaitlin as she tried to uncover the secret of Clayborne Manor and the secrets that her husband, Devlin, tries to keep.

Touched By Mercy -- Christian Historical Romance

Blurb:  Angelina!   She wasn’t Samantha’s daughter, but she should have been. Sam mothered her with love like she was her own. The child became heaven in her world. 

Now the child was gone. Samantha felt her world slipping away. She had to find Angelina. She prayed. But doubted God would hear her. How could he when she was so dirty? And how could she trust a God who she believed abandoned her? Hopefully this God wouldn’t abandon Angelina. 

God uses the gentle hands of another carpenter to strip back the layers of abuse that have tarnished her faith and worth to teach Sam there is mercy instead of shame, and love. And though it seems out of reach, she always had freedom in Christ. 

Take a trip on the rail with Samantha Northam. Laugh when she learns the house she bought was an old brothel. Shed tears when she finds Angelina only to lose her again. Share romance when she meets Allan the dream of her heart. Share regret in her belief she is unworthy of his love. Will she give her heart to Allan and let him love her? Will she allow herself to be Touched By Mercy?

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My sincere Thanks to everyone who signed up during this first part of the In the Manor of the Ghost Contest.

Winners will be announced this week, so don't forget to check back.

Also, keep your eyes open for Phase Two of the contest, prizes will be bigger and better.

Monday-May 10th Author K. Dawn Byrd stops by to tell us a bit about herself and share about her new book Queen of Hearts .  Available through Desert Breeze Publishing. Be sure to come by.

Wednesday- May 12th Author Shawna K. Williams stops in to share about her new release No Other, available now through Desert Breeze Publishing.