FOX TALE
by Karen Hulene Bartell
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GENRE: Paranormal Romance
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BLURB:
Heights
terrify Ava. When a stranger saves her from plunging down a mountain, he
diverts her fears with tales of Japanese kitsune—shapeshifting foxes—and she
begins a journey into the supernatural.
She’s
attracted to Chase, both physically and metaphysically, yet primal instincts
urge caution when shadows suggest more than meets the eye.
She’s
torn between Chase and Rafe, her ex, when a chance reunion reignites their
passion, but she struggles to overcome two years of bitter resentment. Did Rafe
jilt her, or were they pawns of a larger conspiracy? Are the ancient legends
true of kitsunes twisting time and events?
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EXCERPT
The kitten crawled on the pillow, purring in my ear as he
kneaded my neck and shoulders with his silky paws.
“That actually feels good.” I chuckled at the irony, then
exhausted, fell into a deep sleep. I found myself sitting on a shaded, grassy
slope. A gentle breeze fluttered against my cheek.
No, not a breeze, Chase.
He caressed my cheek as he swept my hair behind my ear and
whispered sweet nothings. His breath tickling, he nuzzled my neck.
Goosebumps slid down my spine.
Then he massaged my back. Ever so gradually, his fingers
slid over my nipples, circling and gently pinching my areolas to erection. Then
he lifted off my shirt while he tongued and suckled at my breast.
As latent yearnings awakened, I arched my back, enjoying the
waves of sensation. With a shudder, I moaned, pulling him toward me in a deep
kiss.
His growing erection pressing against my groin, his hands
cupped my bottom as he rolled me on top.
Bbbrrringg, bbbrrringg, bbbrrringg.
As the alarm jolted me awake, the heat rose to my cheeks,
and I scanned the surroundings to get my bearings. Mortified, I cringed beneath
the sheets. What have I done? Then relieved to see only the kitten for a bed
partner, I gave a nervous laugh. It was a dream--just a dream.
The kitten uncurled from between my legs, purring.
Embarrassed by the sensations it elicited, I scrambled to my
feet. Did the kitten trigger those dreams?
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
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Author of the Trans-Pecos and Sacred Emblem series, Karen is a
best-selling author, keynote speaker, wife, and all-around pilgrim of life, who
writes multicultural, offbeat love stories. Born to rolling-stone parents who
moved often, Bartell found her earliest playmates as fictional friends in
books. Paperbacks became her portable pals. Ghost stories kept her up at
night—reading feverishly. The paranormal was her passion. Novels offered an
imaginative escape. An only child, she began writing her first novel at the age
of nine, learning the joy of creating her own happy endings. Professor emeritus
of the University of Texas at Austin, Karen resides in the Texas Piney Woods
with her husband Peter and her “mews”—three rescued cats and a rescued
*Cat*ahoula Leopard dog.
Connect with Karen:
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Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/611950.Karen_Hulene_Bartell
Website: http://www.KarenHuleneBartell.com/
Email: info@KarenHuleneBartell.com
Amazon Author Page:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenhulenebartell/
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