Books and Banter: Teaser ~ for The Curse of Winford Manor

The Curse of Winford Manor
by Loc Glin
Genre: Mainstream Romance
Heat Rating: SENSUAL
Word Count: 44,821
Categories: Historical Paranormal Romance (MF), Time Travel, HEA

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BLURB:

Leslie Braddock feels responsible for her husband’s death. She is having trouble reentering the dating scene. Leslie travels back in time where she meets Sir James.

Sir James Winford is a three-time widower. He believes he is cursed and is certain death to any woman he loves. He has vowed never to love again.

Emily, the ghost of Sir James's first wife has unfinished business, and still lingers at Winford Manor. She wants to see her husband happy, and she wants to bring her murderer to justice.

Rose has loved Sir James since childhood. She must live with the unspeakable things she has done trying to make James see her as more than a child. She believes she is close to achieving that goal when Leslie shows up.

Leslie and Sir James share the experience of losing a loved one. Will Leslie be the woman to break the curse? Or will she be just another victim.

TEASER / EXCERPT:

“James, what has gotten into you, dear? You seem very chipper today.” Margaret stopped knitting to look at her son.

“Nothing, Mother. Can’t I remark on the weather? Especially when I have my riding partners here with me. What do you say, Leslie, Edward. Would you like to go riding?”

“I’d love to,” Leslie said. Her face exuded the excitement flowing through her blood.

“Actually, it does sound like a good idea,” Edward agreed. “I’m ready for a change of scenery.”

“Then it is settled. Evers is off today, so we’ll have to saddle up ourselves.”

Two hours later they were on the trail. After a good race, Leslie turned Spartacus around. Spartacus reared up and snorted. He was prancing, still eager to run. “Edward, does Brandin jump?”

“Yes, he does. Why?”

“James, can we go to the meadow? Spartacus is still full of energy.” She controlled the restless horse. Her expression seemed to echo the excitement the horse was exhibiting.

“Anything you like, Leslie,” he said. He turned in his saddle and said, “Get ready to ride, Edward.”

“You let her jump in the meadow, James? In the meadow! That’s dangerous.” Edward pulled Brandin to a halt.

Leslie spurred Spartacus on. “I’ll see you there,” she called to them.

“You haven’t seen her in the meadow yet, Edward. I’m hard pressed to keep up with her.” He kicked Kadin so he could catch up. He called over his shoulder, “I suggest you get moving if you want to keep up.”

Edward spurred Brandin forward. “Blast you, James,” he sputtered.

Leslie reined Spartacus in at the clearing. “Come on, boys, you’re slowing us down,” she called.

“We’re right behind you, go ahead,” James shouted.

Spartacus took off and cleared the first hurdle effortlessly and then two more. James and Kadin were close behind her. Edward was bringing up the rear. “Damn—she can ride,” Edward said.

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