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Tortuga Treasure, a Ciel's Legacy book, a fantasy romance with fast action pirate/mermaid adventure
When Ciel first looks into Alvaro’s eyes she finds love. Bad timing. In the next instant he’s fatally stabbed in the back by one of his pirate mates. Her girlfriends warn her it will only bring on a heap of trouble to save him. Unable to resist, she gives him the gift of a new life as one of her kind--a merman. Will their love encourage him to embrace life as a merman? Can love survive if he wishes to return to human form? Either way, her friends speak true. No matter how much mermagic and dark vodou Ciel and her friends cast, blood-thirsty buccaneers chase them across the Caribbean until Alvaro finally decides. Warning: This book contains a magical cock-a-too, lecherous scurvy pirate dogs, hoodoo healers, the mark of the evil Black Spot, lots of dark Haitian vodou, and passionate encounters on tropical beaches. MuseItUp Publishing Amazon Smashwords"This story is filled with action and adventure. I was on the edge of my seat with the turn of every page. Gone are the days of the damsel in distress with this strong female character. Pirates, mermaids, hot mermen with glistening chests and a descriptive world of magic kept me mesmerized. " ~LoriDN Tears On a Tranquil Lake, a fantasy romance What a surprise for a young woman, to find herself suddenly transformed into a mermaid. Ciel’s first thought – track down the merman who changed her and make him reverse his magic. Unable to find him, survival in her new world becomes paramount. She eagerly accepts help from a dashing pirate captain who takes a fancy to her, lavishing her with finery. When her merman does show up, he competes for her affection. One look into his eyes makes her life more complex -- he is her soul mate. Which man will she choose – pirate captain or merman? Which life – human or mermaid? Caribbean adventures and dangers chase Ciel as she searches for decisions and the key to her happiness. Warning: This book contains Haitian vodou, sultry wenches, foul-mouthed scalliwag pirates, overindulgence of fine Caribbean rum, and amorous encounters on deserted beaches. Excerpt -
Chapter Ten MuseItUp Publishing Amazon Barnes & Noble Smashwords “An easy read with the emotional complexity of the characters well portrayed. This book touches on life's serious side, but also the playful aspects of life. The author carried me through Ciel's dilemma ... I couldn't wait to get to the next page to see what would happen. An interesting and unexpected closure ... or is it closure???? Well Done, Marsha! Looking forward to the sequel!” ~RGTrotter, MuseItUp Publishing Bookstore “The author did a wonderful job of creating a world that was detailed, interesting, and believable. Her descriptions made me feel as though I was in the story with Ciel as she traversed the waters and explored the deck of the pirate ship.” ~Fade Into Fantasy Reviews “Tears on a Tranquil Lake is a good story of looking inside ones self and finding who is at the core of what you are. Tears on a Tranquil Lake is definitely not your everyday story and I do like that.” ~Sizzling Hot Book Reviews “Ms. Moore Pens A Beautiful Story Of A Woman Torn Apart By The Demands Of Life And Wants Her Problems Gone, But Once She Became A Mermaid Her Demands DOUBLE With Two Men Who Love Her And She Must Choose One And Break The Others Heart, She Cares For Them Both But Who Will She Choose?” ~Linda’s Reviews, Goodreads Coming Soon~ Seeking a Scribe: Enchanted Bookstore Legend One, an epic fantasy romance to be released March, 2012 Lyra McCauley is a writer and loves novels, but until she opens a selection from bookstore owner Cullen Drake, she has no idea he’s a wizard character who lives a double life inside that volume…or the story’s magic will compel her from the edge of depression to adventure, danger, and love. Appearing as a normal shop owner, Cullen’s sorcery startles and attracts her. He reads her emotions, enchanting the taste of his tea to elicit her happy memories. His gift to Lyra, the Book of Dragonspeir, was actually her copy, misplaced years ago. Lost in her pain following divorce and death, she fails to recognize him as her childhood playmate. Friendship builds anew. Attraction sparks. But Lyra doubts whether a wizard is capable of love. She’s torn—should she protect her fragile heart or risk new love? Opening the book’s cover, she confronts a quest: save Dragonspeir from destruction by the Black Dragon before he utilizes magic of the August Red Moon to expand his power and overthrow the opposing Imperial Dragon. In order to block the dragon’s connection to the coming full moon of August, she must complete a quest: find and assess the power of the evil leader, scribe her adventures into a new book, and share that with a reader. Lyra accepts the challenge, fearing Cullen will perish if evil wins. Along with magical animal guides, Cullen helps her through many perils, but ultimately she must use her own power…and time is running out. Work in progress~ Enchanted Bookstore Legends: Book Two -- Heritage Avenged (final edits) Book Three -- Lost Volumes (outlined) Book Four -- Staurolite (outlined) Book Five -- Quintessence of Power(outlined) Ciel's Legacy series: Teega's Talion (draft in progress) Final book in the trilogy of adventures involving mermaids, mermen, pirates, and vodou. Illusions of Intimacy (draft in progress)
Upon meeting, a young female traveler discovers a mysterious lord is the lover she lost many lifetimes ago; again, their love and souls unite, magical powers strengthened. When tragic death continues to steal their mortal bodies apart, the brave couple vows to attempt a quest that promises to keep them together. Across generations of reincarnation and journeys to mythical places they persevere through dangers, battling evil forces to gain the three magical tokens required to join them in eternal bliss. Excerpt - Chapter Four: Letifer, Tree of Death (unedited) |
