Witches Of The Bayou
Book 1
Cherrie Mack
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: 2/6/14
Number of pages: 188
Cover Artist: Sour Cherry Designs
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Book Description:
A young witch, destined to be queen. A traveler destined to love her and an evil warlock desperate to claim her.
When Julien Beaumont meets Giselle Jareau, the naïve, young witch is nothing more than a nuisance. A mere inconvenience. But the inkblot on his arm disagrees. As their relationship develops, his tattoo begins to fill in. Could it be fate or something more sinister?
On an old, decrepit sugar plantation, in the heart of the Louisiana Bayou, the defender of the covens and the queen to the royals engage in a battle of wits. And as Giselle falls in love, Julien tries desperately to change the course of their destiny.
Paranormal Romance Fans for Life would like to extend a warm welcome to author Cherrie Mack and the star of A Late Summer Bloom, Giselle Jareau Beaumont. Cherrie, I hand it over to you ~
It was raining yesterday. More like
pouring—for two days in a row. Thunder, lightning, ya know, your all around
freakish Florida storm. But I wasn’t complaining, at least it was warm. I was
working, writing the second installment in my Witches Of the Bayou series when
I felt a little stumped on one of my scenes. I decided to take a break. As I
stared out of my window, the strangest thing happened. My flowers, heavy with
rain, were rising. My lawn, which is far from perfect, was turning carpet like
with the most magnificent color green I’d ever seen. The sun broke through the
darkened sky and seemed to shine its brilliance directly on my house. I jumped up and quickly went to
my front door, throwing it open. Could it be? I watched as gardenia’s burst
from their buds, blooming to full capacity in seconds, their heavenly fragrance
so strong I could smell it rush into my home on a soft spring breeze. I knew SHE was close. And the minute I thought
about her, she appeared. She walked gracefully to my door, stopping just shy of
the entrance. A slight smile pulled at her mouth as she waited to be invited
inside. I was speechless as I motioned her in with my hand, unsure if I should
bow or curtsy. My untidy home suddenly sparkled the minute she entered. Queen
to the royals, Giselle Jareau Beaumont stood in my house.
“Your highness. Thank you for coming.
Can I get you something—a drink perhaps?”
“No thank you Cherrie. I dropped by to
answer the questions you have for me and of course to thank you for telling my
story.”
“It was my honor. Will Julien be joining
you today?”
“No. Not today. He’s been very busy.”
“Oh—okay.” I was a bit disappointed with
her answer but, maybe another time. I pushed my hair away from my face, wishing
I looked a little more presentable. I pointed to a comfortable chair and she
had a seat. She was more beautiful than I imagined. I grabbed my laptop and
pulled up the questionnaire.
“I know your time is precious so, I
guess I’ll just start with the first question.” She nodded gracefully in
agreement.
What’s
it like to be queen to covens at such a young age?
At first, I was very scared. I had no
formal training and I repelled my nature for as long as I can remember. But, as I came of age,
like any witch, my powers could no longer be ignored. Something inside pulled
at me. It was then I realized it was always there. And with Julien’s support, I
let it flow, no longer afraid. Even though I am young in years, I feel older
than my physical age.
Does your power scare you?
No. Not anymore.
I never really embraced it before Julien came along but he made me see that it
is a precious gift, my destiny. I am now able to embrace it, hone it and use it
for good.
Seeing visions of evil warlocks or the future must
be overwhelming. How do you handle the veil?
Mmm. Aside from
the tenth power, the veil is my true calling—a gift I carry just as my father
has. I can’t begin to explain the horrors the veil shows me but, now that I
know how to use it and assist those in trouble, I consider it a gift.
Did you ever think you’d have a “normal family” and
live in a house that adores you?
No. I always
thought it was just a dream. I remember when I first saw Beaumont Plantation.
At the time, the run down, decrepit sugar plantation looked as hopeless as I
felt. That house and I bonded. It was where I was meant to be. I feel it. It feels
it. The house responds like a living, breathing entity. As far as normal? Well,
we are as far from normal as you can get but we make it work.
Your husband is a traveler, warrior of witches, how
do you handle his time away from you and the family?
I hate it but we
find the balance. Julien has a very important role and one I think is as vital
as mine. He is organizing the travelers, immobilizing the armies and offering
benefits to those travelers who wish to continue the fight. Evil will never
disappear but with the help of covens all over the world, we can try to contain
it.
What is your vision for the future of the covens?
I want peace. I
want witches everywhere to belong, not feel as outcasts. I want free will. I
want witches to marry whomever they please and not be expected to conform to
the old ways. Slowly, I am trying to bring the covens into the twenty-first
century.
Is there anything that scares you?
I have many
fears—for Julien, for my daughter. But the worst one involves the human
population. There are too many humans who possess a supernatural power and
haven’t the first inclination how to use it. It can cause a human to turn, make
a power grab sorta speak.
How many children do you want?
As many as I’m
destined to have. Our next baby will be a boy.
When she smiled
and placed her hand on her belly, I knew she was having another child sooner
rather than later. I wanted her to stay. I wanted to ask her about the future of
the covens, the warning that Natas, ruler of the underworld, will return and
attempt to strike at the very heart of the covens. I wanted to ask her about
the watchers. Were there more? As she stood to leave, my door slowly opened.
Outside, spring was in full swing. Birds sang, squirrels played and flowers
swayed as if they were laughing.
“Thank you Queen
Giselle.”
“No. Thank you,
Cherrie.”
“One more
question?”
She stopped, turned
to glance at me and nodded her head.
“What happens
with Simon and Desiree? Does he find out her secret? Does she finally admit her
love for him?”
She laughed, a
sweet sound of amusement. “That’s three questions. I will say this, go back to
your writing Cherrie. It will all be there.”
And then she was
gone.
Without wasting
a second, I rushed to my laptop, pulling up my manuscript. I read the new scene
with bated breath. It was good. It was really good. And the answers were all
there as if I’d written them myself. Thanks Queen Giselle.
About the Author:
One year and four books later, Cherrie has continued to flourish. With multiple series in the works, there’s no slowing down for this up and coming author.
A member of Romance Writers of America, Cherrie is slowly spreading her wings as a romance author. Look for her books at all digital bookstores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, iTunes, Nook and many more.
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3 ecopies of A Late Summer Bloom
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