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Gemini – Curious,
Affectionate, Mercurial
Bewitched
by Beth Caudill
Guardian angel Leyna Angelheardt travels the world trying to guide
children to their brighter futures. However, free will rules the human spirit,
and after she loses three charges, her heart needs healing before she can
continue her calling. Directed toward the magically protected town of Willows
Haven, she faces her greatest challenge.
Vithar Woodward runs the small town newspaper with his twin brother. But
his family harbors a dark secret: a century ago, an incubus cursed them to
spend their days shapeshifted into animals. Now with only a few days until the
curse culminates, Vithar knows his only hope is to find true love and nullify
the curse. Yet he wonders who would ever love a man who spends half his days as
a barred owl.
When Leyna and Vithar meet, it becomes clear that fate has drawn them
together. As sparks dart between them, Leyna must decide if she should remain a
guardian angel or embrace this new existence of loving a mortal.
For after all, what is more magical than
true love?
Release
date: Jun 2nd 2020
Excerpt
– PG
She took his left hand. “Why so gloomy?”
Tingles followed the path her finger took along his life line. “An air of
sorrow hovers around you.”
He stared into her eyes, afraid to say what
trapped his heart. But while the bright green of her eyes—like a Granny Smith
apple—spoke of age, there was an innocence about her that he didn’t want to
taint.
Her eyes brightened, and she laughed. “Fear
only consumes us the longer we hold on to it.”
“It’s not fear.” He closed his eyes, knowing it
was a lie. “It’s not only fear. Somethings should not be shared with
others.”
“Nothing is so malicious that light cannot
provide the warmth of a shared burden.”
Her words were a blunt edge, tearing through
his self-pity. Could he trust her?
What did he have left to lose?
“Over one hundred years ago, an incubus cursed
my family. The spell expires in three days.”
“You don’t seem the type to engage with
unsavory creatures.”
He shrugged. “It wasn’t me, exactly. The demon
wanted my sister-in-law, and she told him no. He couldn’t stand not possessing
her, so he cast a curse against us—Meli, Fremont, and me. Our parents died a
few months after the curse was enacted. We’re the only family we each have
left, and because of the terms, no one can lead a full life.”
“All curses can be broken. What do you have to
do for yours?”
“I appreciate the thought, but you are too
light-hearted to become drawn into this misery.”
“Are you sure you won’t let me help?”
As much as he wished to say yes, he still
possessed a conscience. He wouldn’t be the one to blacken her soul. “Thank you,
but no. This is our problem to solve.”
Her skin glowed a soft white. “I’m here to help
when you’re ready.” Her voice contained an otherworldliness that lifted the
hairs on the back of his neck.
Earlier when he’d attacked Doyle in his owl
form, he’d thought it had been a chance meeting. That she helped an older
gentleman and Doyle happened upon them. He missed a lot of nuances in his
animal form.
Leyna definitely wasn’t mortal, but he was
afraid she was something even more untouchable.
An angel.
Excerpt – Spicy
He twirled her around, clutching her to him.
His head lowered, and then his lips were against hers. Her awareness splintered
in his heated embrace. His hands roamed over her curves, and her breasts
tightened, stretched against the fabric of her bra.
Desire darkened his eyes, a fierce
concentration.
He lifted her shirt over her head, and she
worked the three buttons on his polo shirt so he could strip it off. She ran
her fingers over his muscled definition, his skin silky beneath her fingers.
He undid the clasp on her bra, and the
air-conditioned room cooled her flesh. He turned her toward the bed. His hands
cupped her breasts, and her head rested against his shoulder.
It should have felt strange, yet she felt
empowered.
She nuzzled his neck, drawing in his masculine
scent. Full of pine, fresh air, and an undertone of cloves. She licked his
skin, feeling a mischievous desire to play. His groan brought a smile to her
face.
He divested her of her clothes. Then stripped
himself. His hungry gaze focused on her as if she appeased all his fantasies. A
treat she’d never forget. She moved closer eliminating the distance between
them.
His hand traveled across her skin, stirring
unruly thoughts. He reached between her legs, and lazily drew his finger
between her folds. She couldn’t stop herself from wrapping her hand around his
semi-hard shaft.
She wanted to explore. To feel his silky skin.
To lose herself in the chaos of emotions she’d long since forgotten. Filled
with a craving she didn’t want to deny, she couldn’t help but push against him.
Wanting more.
He rolled on top of her. His legs were between
hers, but his arms kept him above her. Not quite touching. His usually dark
brown eyes were glowing with an intense desire. “Are you sure? There will be no
going back for us.”
She pulled him close. “I appreciate the
thought, but if you leave this bed, I’m going to have to tell the girls at the
diner that you don’t need any more pie.”
He chuckled. “I have a much better use for it.
Or at least, the whipped cream.” He squeezed her left breast and then sucked
her hardened nipple into his mouth.
She moaned as ecstasy raced through her veins.
Almost like freefalling through the sky.
He claimed her lips in a harsh kiss. He reached
between them and rubbed the head of his cock against her. “Ready?”
She nodded. Tried to move to get him where she
ached.
He slowly entered her. He stretched her, filled
her as they became connected. Him to her and her to him. Fully seated, he clasped
their hands together above her head. “Time to take a ride that emulates the
winds.”
“Prove it.”
He moved. Driving her up further than the
highest clouds. She gasped for breath, unable to stop the swell of emotions
that swamped her. Their bodies generated so much heat. She had to grasp onto
his shoulders. His frenzied movements pushed her to a destination she couldn’t
comprehend.
She peaked and then arched as the pain of
losing her wings ripped through her. Only to be suppressed under the euphoria
that rolled over her. Too many sensations.
Vithar panted above her for a moment, and then
he lifted himself from her. He walked across the room—she assumed to the
bathroom.
She curled under the covers and let the
darkness swallow her.
About the Author
Although Beth grew up in West Virginia, she
currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, two sons and a Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel who makes an excellent lap warmer. Blending the analytical
and creative sides of her brain, she delights in creating fantasy worlds for
others. She loves fairy tales, fantastical creatures, and stuffed animals.
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