When a hunky, human rock star stands up at his best
friend’s wedding, he never expects to encounter
vampires, werewolves, and the woman of his dreams.
But she’s not what she seems… she’s half a faerie.
Half a Faerie
Faeries of Door
County Book 1
by Toni Cabell
Genre
Clean
Paranormal Romantic Comedy
When
a hunky, human rock star stands up at his best friend’s wedding, he never
expects to encounter vampires, werewolves, and the woman of his dreams. But
she’s not what she seems… she’s half a faerie.
Will Rossi was the male half of the hottest singing-songwriting team in the
country, until his ex-partner split up their act and left a trail of
unflattering stories in her wake. With paparazzi hounding him and creditors
harassing him, Will desperately needs a change of luck.
Traveling to the Midwest for his buddy’s wedding isn’t the lucky break Will had
in mind—until he meets the wedding planner—and now he can’t stop thinking about
Cassia Spellman. Whatever it takes, Will must see her again, but first he’s
getting his eyes examined—because everyone in her quirky town appears to have
fur, fangs, or wings.
Single mom Cassia has her hands full raising her faerie daughter and planning
weddings for Door County’s supernatural population. The last thing she needs is
Will Rossi in her life, with his velvety brown eyes and stubbled jawline.
Besides, she can’t fall for him anyway—he’s human, she’s half faerie—and the
elder council would never approve. Since Cassia and Will could never be
together, she’s determined to stop thinking about him.
Why can’t Rossi the Rocker just take a hint and go away?
If you’re looking for sweet, slow-burn romance with swoony kisses, second
chances, and funny, heartwarming characters, don’t miss the Faeries of Door
County, a clean paranormal romance series for fans of K. M. Shea and Dusty
Rose. Set in the same interconnected world, each book is a happily-ever-after
standalone story that can be read in any order.
Praise for Half a Faerie:
"The perfect blend of Hallmark Christmas movie with small town fantasy...
If you enjoy supernatural characters, small town charm (think Gilmore Girls)
and a romance as sweet as the first sip of hot chocolate on Christmas
morning, then you need to treat yourself to this book!" (Cynthia,
Goodreads Review)
“From the very first line, I wanted a plush blanket and some hot chocolate
while I escaped into this world! The vibes are sweet and cozy and I
absolutely adored it… Have snacks on hand when you read because the meals Toni
described in this book had me drooling!” (Beth, Goodreads Review)
“This story was filled with swoony moments, holiday cheer, magical
creatures, delicious food, and lots of happy weddings. The characters were so
relatable and the added moments of humor was so much fun! I cannot wait to read
book 2!” (Sarah, Amazon Review)
“A fun Christmas read with plenty of weddings, second chances, and a town full
of supernatural creatures. It was sweet with just the right amount of
angst and some interesting thoughts on how to move on from a relationship
that feels like it stole everything from you.” (Abigail, Amazon Review)
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Will’s POV: Excerpt from Chapter 19, “Snow Squalls and Snowballs,” Half a Faerie
“Here, allow me.” I send half a dozen snowballs whizzing after the boys’ retreating backs.
“Well done!” Cassia’s uncle chuckles. “They’ll be ready for hot cocoa soon enough.”
Cassia scoops up some snowballs and dashes after a couple of lads attempting an end-run around us. I chase after her, ostensibly to lend a hand with the snow fight, but mostly to stay near her. She tosses her snowballs at the two boys, hitting both in the back. Laughing, they quickly disperse.
Cassia pulls her arm back again, spins around, and lets loose another snowball that lands squarely in my face. She’s hit me on purpose! I’m momentarily stunned as icy water blurs my shades and drips into my eyes. I decide to milk this opportunity for all it’s worth.
“Foul ball!” I cry, clutching my face.
Cassia runs up to me. “Oh, Will, I’m so sorry! I was aiming for your chest. Are you okay?”
Shielding my face with one hand, I turn away, moaning. As Cassia tries to pull my hand away to inspect the damage, I bring my other hand up and shove a fistful of snow inside the back of her jacket.
Cassia yelps, “Cheater!” and gives me a push.
I topple backward into a snowbank. Cassia loses her footing and falls down on top of me. She’s so stunning in this moment, with snowflakes on her eyelashes and her cheeks flushed with cold, I’m rendered speechless.
I wrap my arms around her waist and hug her to myself. My pulse is pounding so hard I’m sure she must feel it through the layers of winter clothing. Our noses are nearly touching, and my breath becomes ragged. Her lips part, probably in surprise, as I tilt my head and gently kiss her.
The warmth of her mouth against mine ripples through me like a heat wave. As I lean in to deepen the kiss, a pile of wet snow lands on our heads.
Cassia breaks free of my arms and jumps up, shaking the snow out of her long, honey-colored hair. She points at someone behind my head, scoops up some snow, and shouts, “Jake! You’re gonna pay for that!”
Jake laughs. “Not if you can’t catch me.”
A low moan escapes from me as Cassia runs off, chasing after her brother, who clearly doesn’t want me chasing after his sister.
If Cassia doesn’t have a word with Jake soon and tell him to butt out, I will.
A short while later our team is declared the winner, and everyone troops back to the Sit for a Spell Café, stomping boots on the mats near the entrance and pulling off sodden mittens and caps.
I pause to take a sniff. Mingled with the delicious aroma of chocolate, cinnamon, and butter, I detect the not-so-pleasant odor of damp dog fur. I quickly scan the café but find no huge sled dogs on the premises. I see the gargoyles have changed positions though; now they’re leaning forward, their noses wrinkled, as if they, too, detect wet canines close at hand.
I notice Jake, who scratches his neck as he nods in my direction. I set my jaw and give him a curt nod in return. Jake may be the mayor of Riddle Hill, but there’s nothing he can say or do that’ll dissuade me from pursuing Cassia Spellman.
Toni
is a closed door author. She writes clean fantasy and sweet paranormal romance
stories featuring sassy women, swoony heroes, twisty plots, and happy endings.
Her
novels have won multiple awards, including six B.R.A.G. Medallions, Silver
& Bronze Medals in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, and two Gold Medals in
the Global Book Awards.
She
makes her home in a small village along the shores of Lake Michigan with her
handsome husband.
All Toni's books are appropriate for teens and adults.
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