Hereafter by Joya Fields spotlight + Excerpt!
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I read the synopsis of Hereafter by Joya Fields and was immediately interested. <g> I am a fan of Just Like Heaven and similar ghosty stories. Then I read the excerpt that I got to post below *points down* and I’m hooked. Yep! this book is on my to be read list now and I had to share.
Are you a fan of ghostly paranormals too?
(((hugs))) Kat
The Queen of Tarts
Hereafter (Hauntings at Inner Harbor)
When by-the-numbers accountant Rob Morrison, a skeptic of all things paranormal, moves into a new apartment and discovers it is haunted by the corporeal ghost of a beautiful woman, he must hastily reconsider his beliefs and revisit his painful past.With no memory of her time on earth, Angie Barsotti doesnât understand why sheâs compelled to visit the same apartment every night as a ghost caught between two worlds. If sheâs to have a chance to move on, she needs to find the missing pieces of her life and death through the man who lives thereâŠif only heâd believe in her.Together they struggle to find the truth about her death and stumble upon a very pleasurable way to time travel, hopeful they can prevent her death. But someone doesnât want them to discover the truth. And if sheâs human again, will she have any memories of her time as a ghostâŠand more importantly, will she remember the man who helped her find her way?
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Hereafter
Copyright © Joya Fields
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Angelâs body tingled. Her skin rippled with electricity, and she recognized the signs that sheâd be transported soon.
Yes. Finally. She closed her eyes, wishing she could rush the transition from her world to his. Cool air prickled her skin and she stood in the manâs dark apartment. With moonlight shining through the sheers, she could make out his form on the sofa.
He jumped up and faced her.
She wanted to speak, but she couldnât.
âThe electricity went off again,â he said.
She frowned.
He stepped closer. âGhosts donât exist.â
No. He couldnât banish her again. She needed something in this world. The lights flickered, sizzled, and then went off again.
Please donât tell me to go away; it makes me go away. She might not have a voice in this world, but she could at least think it. She would not go, not when potential answers waited in this place.
The man stepped closer. âWhat are you doing? Angie, why do you keep coming here?â
Donât tell me to leaveâŠdonât tell me to leave. Pictures flew into her mind. People smiling and laughing. A tree in the corner with white lights and boxes under itâŠ.
Heâd called her Angie.
âYou know me?â Her words came out a whisper, but at least they finally came out. Tears tracked down her cheeks. The electricity flickered on, and then, stayed off. The air stopped sizzling. She blinked to adjust her eyes to the darkness again.
âChrist, this canât be happening.â He moved his fingers over something in his hand and then pocketed it.
She closed the distance between them and grasped his upper arms, pleading him with her eyes because her voice had left her again.
âYes, I know you.â He glanced away and looked out the window, let out a huff of breath, and then gazed at her. âYour name is Angie Barsotti and you used to live here.â
No wonder the place felt so familiar. Her spirits lifted. He could help her find out who she was, help her find out what was going on.
âAnd,â he dragged a hand through his hair. âYou died and I donât believe in ghosts.â
Cold air, cold as ice tore through her, ripping her from the apartment.
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Joya Fields has had over 100 stories and articles published in local and national magazines and her debut novel, BENEATH THE SURFACE, a romantic suspense, released in January, 2012. LOVE DELIVERED, a contemporary romance, is also now available.
Over the years, Joya has taught arts and crafts, worked in public relations, owned a daycare center, helped her children raise prize-winning 4-H livestock, competed in three marathons, and even spent a year as a Baltimore Colts cheerleader. Joya loves spending time with her high school sweetheart/husband of over twenty years, two very supportive children, and a pug who follows her everywhere.
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This does sound really good! Thanks for the spotlight on this book.
Thanks very much for stopping by to check out HEREAFTER, Maria! And thanks for liking the story idea!
Kat,
Thanks so very much for your kind words and for hosting me today. This is a great blog!! I really appreciate your support and I’m so glad you like ghost stories.
I’d love to add a give away to today’s post: A random commenter gets a set of HEREAFTER Romance Trading Cards!
Thanks again for your awesome support!
Oh my goodness!!! Thanks darlin xoxo
I’ll promote that too!
(((Hugs)))
Kat
Yay!!! Thanks!!
Hi Joya and Tarty Friends–
I LOVE this book. Joya takes the mundane and puts a spooky edge to it, then wraps it all up with an HEA bow.
Hugs,
Sharon
Aww, Sharon! Thanks so very much!!! LOL about the mundane with a spooky bow and HEA. LOL. Very well put! đ
I just love Joya’s books
You’re so sweet, Vickie! Thanks so very much for all of your wonderful support.