Opaline's Discovery by Sonja Gunter is a Stress Busting Book Festival pick #fantasyromance #romance #mustread #giveaway
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Title:
OPALINE’S DISCOVERY
Author:
SONJA GUNTER
Genre:
FANTASY ROMANCE
Book Blurb:
Love. Magic. Danger.
Could these three words articulate distinct spiritual essences to fuse together?
Bookstore owner, Opaline Lunn, facilitates a Speed Dating Event, in hopes of finding her soulmate. She meets attendee Detective Eamon Dayan, who wasn’t looking for love, but sparks fly at their first kiss.
Together they unearth Opaline’s powers which lead to the discovery that she has two sisters, and someone called The Ancient One who wants to kill them.
Unraveling a myriad of mysteries, with Opaline’s newfound ability to do spells, the soulmates must find her sisters by her twenty-fifth birthday to be able to confront the evil force and save all of them.
Excerpt:
“I’m sorry, Opaline. I’m just very protective.”
“I don’t have a problem with that. And was that an
invite for me to spend the night at your house?”
Her teasing reply provoked a shocked look from
Eamon, but only for an instant before a sparkle lit up his
blue eyes.
“You’re as bad as my sister, Ms. Lunn.”
“Should I take that as a compliment?” His use of her
full name had her wondering if she had overstepped, and
she berated herself for doing so.
“You’ll have to ask her.”
Opaline laughed, thankful it appeared she hadn’t been
too presumptuous. Their conversation took on a new
direction to how the event had turned out. Side by side,
they walked to the hotel’s registration desk.
Once she paid the bill, she turned to Eamon. “Thank
you for helping with cleaning up the room and for the two
great dates.”
“You’re welcome. And it’s me who should thank you.
Can I walk you to your car?”
His earlier comment about being protective came back
to her. She found his offer gracious and wondered if he
was this way with all the women he dated.
“That would be great. But I don’t have a car. I drive a
SUV.”
“Interesting. I took you for a sports car type of
woman.”
He retrieved a couple of her bags from the floor. She
shook her head as they walked to her blue Chevy Tahoe,
feeling as if they had done this a hundred times. “Well,
this is my baby.”
Pressing her key fob, the doors unlocked. Eamon put
her bags into the back seat. She closed the door and
turned. Eamon was right next to her.
“Opaline, I’ve wanted to kiss you all night. May I?”
What a gentleman.
His presence was soothing and sensual at the same
time. She nodded and emptied the space between them.
He placed his hands on her arms, drawing her closer, and
lowered his head. Her senses were out of control. She
closed her eyes, waiting for his lips to cover hers.
She felt his breath on her lips first, then his mouth.
Firm but soft. His lips brushed against hers lightly. Then
they were gone. Opening her eyes, she found him staring
at her. A desire so drugging filled her with a craving.
She wanted more.
As she slid her arms over his chest, she initiated the
second kiss. Their mouths hungrily searched each other’s.
This was a kiss like no other. Her body pressed against his.
She wanted something more.
Then his mouth left hers, and a cool breeze brushed
her now-swollen lips. “Oh, my goodness.”
“Opaline, I...”
“Don’t,” she said, placing a finger on his lips. “I wanted
this too.”
“I would never force or press you to do something we
both might regret later. The gentleman in me has resurfaced
and knows that an invite to my place would be inappropriate
at this time.”
“I agree.” She released her hold on him, and he did the
same. Stepping out of his arms, she found the circle of
comfort they had provided had vanished. “We never
settled on a time for our dinner date tomorrow.”
Eamon took her hand into his, and she felt her pulse
begin to quicken. Was he going to kiss her again? She
wanted him too.
“Should we say six thirty? I’ll pick you up.”
“That’s a little old-fashioned. I can meet you.”
“Then it wouldn’t be a true date,” he said.
“Fine. Pick me up at six thirty. My address is 104 Main
Street.”
“Got it,” Eamon stated. He leaned in and kissed her.
This time, she was breathing heavily when they
finished. He released her hand and opened the truck door
for her. She climbed in and waved goodbye.
As Opaline pulled away, she couldn’t help but glance
in the rearview mirror for one last look at the most
amazing thing that had come her way in a very long time.
A man named Eamon.
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What’s your favorite way to combat stress?
Close my eyes and think about things that make me happy/smile. Could be my kids, grandkids, or a favorite part in a movie (like Dirty Dancing).
Why is your featured book a stress busting read?
Opaline’s Discovery, will take you to a place that is not part of the everyday life.
Giveaway –
One lucky reader will win a $100 Amazon gift card.
Open internationally.
Runs May 1 – 31, 2025
Drawing will be held on June 1, 2025.
Author Biography:
I was born and raised in the cold and beautiful Minnesota, but I escaped to Illinois for seventeen years to raise my two boys, and now I call Florida home. My husband Andy, who’s always been my hero, has put up with my late night computer typing and endless stacks of papers with my stories on them. We have one furry friend as family: Chip, a sixteen year old ragdoll cat.
Life has been full of ups and downs, but I’ve made it through the hard times. I love to travel and go to Disney World to trade pins. I’ve been a bowler for many years, and you can catch me writing my next novel at the lanes.
I encourage you to check out my web site, www.sonjagunter.com for more info and don’t be surprised if I let my Norwegian heritage come through in my stories.
Go Vikings! You betcha!