Monday, September 4, 2017

Shadows of the Past

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Our friend Carmen has another spine-tingling release out. Isn't the title intriguing? Here’re the highlights:
                         Paranormal/light romance/light historical/light horror

 Blurb
Anne's relationship with her boyfriend Neil has disintegrated. After a two-year separation, they pack for a week vacation in hopes of reconciling. But fate has other plans for them.
The discovery of a bejeweled cross and ancient human bones opens a door to a new and frightening world--one where the ghost of a medieval nun named Genevieve will not let Anne rest. This new world threatens not only to ruin Anne and Neil's vacation but to end all hopes of reconciliation as Anne feels compelled to help free Genevieve's soul from its torment.
Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve find her eternal rest?
A touching, compelling story of tragedy, loss and the power of endless love and good magic.
The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love.
Buy link:
Author Bio and links
          
Carmen Stefanescu resides in Romania, the native country of the infamous vampire  Count Dracula  where, for about 50 years of communist dictatorship, just speaking about God, faith, reincarnation or paranormal phenomena could have led someone to great trouble - the psychiatric hospital if not to prison.
          High-school teacher of English and German in her native country, and mother of two daughters, Carmen Stefanescu survived the grim years of oppression  by escaping in a parallel world, that of the books. Reading was, is and will always be her greatest hobby.
          The fall of the Ceausescu’s regime in 1989, and the opening of the country to the world meant a new beginning for her. She started publishing. Poems first, and then prose. Both in English.
          She likes to blend genres and thus she writes paranormal stories with a smidgen of mystery, history and romance. The reader will find suspense, dark themes, adventure, danger as well as sweet revenge. She calls her stories  “gothic” romance. Her writing focuses on rebirth, past life regression, karmic retribution.
          Carmen joined the volunteer staff at Marketing For Romance Writers Author blog and is the coordinator of #Thursday13 posts.
Author Carmen Stefanescu's Links
http://shadowspastmystery.blogspot.ro/
http://carmenstefanescu.simplesite.com/
https://twitter.com/Carmen_Books Carmen_Books
http://www.pinterest.com/carmens007/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carmen-Stefanescu-Books/499245716760283
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6624397.Carmen_Stefanescu
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&text=Carmen+Stefanescu&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Carmen+Stefanescu&sort=relevancerank
http://coldcoffeecafe.com/profile/CarmenStefanescu
Other books by Carmen:
Till Life Do Us Part
https://www.amazon.com/Till-Life-Do-Us-Part/dp/1625263856/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484307781&sr=8-1&keywords=Till+life+do+us+part
Dracula’s Mistress
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNW7RXD/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1489663418&sr=1-1
Dracula’s Prodigy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KVQ48W/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1493232015&sr=1-1

Note:
Our friend is currently facing health challenges and could use any positive thoughts and energy you can send her way.




Happy Labor Day, All.

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42 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

The book sounds good, and all the best to Carmen! Hugs, Valerie

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This sounds wonderful. I hope Carmen's health improves in time to see what a success this book will surely be.

Unknown said...

If you enjoy ghost stories, karmic retribution, a tad of romance spanning centuries you will like Shadows of the Past, too!
Thank you for the wishes!

Unknown said...

May your words reach God's ears!
I am happy you think the book will be a success!
Thank you for leaving a comment!

Elephant's Child said...

Congratulations Carmen. As a complete and unashamed bookaholic I love books that cross genres and wish you heaps of success - and MUCH better health.

R's Rue said...

Love and best wishes to Carmen.

Unknown said...

I am glad to hear it. Inded Shadows of the Past is a blend of history, romance, paranormal(soft horror-ghosts.
Thank you for the wishes!

Unknown said...

Thank you, greatly, Regine!
I need all the best thoughts right now.

JFM said...

Definitely has so much of what attracts me to books. I am intrigued to say the least!
Sending her healing thoughts and prayers~

Unknown said...

I am so glad to her you find Shadows of the Past interesting, Jan!
Thank you for the healing thoughts and prayers! I am grateful!

Stephanie Faris said...

Sounds interesting. Congrats to Carmen! So sorry to hear about her health challenges. :-(

Pat Hatt said...

Congrats indeed! Hopefully the health stuff heads for the upswing soon.

Jamie Ghione said...

Congrats to Carmen and I hope she begins to feel better.

Sharon said...

Sending healing thoughts.

Sandra Cox said...

Have a great day, Val.

Sandra Cox said...

I'm counting on it, Elizabeth:)

Unknown said...

I am glad you find my story interesting Stephanie. Thank you for the comment~

Unknown said...

Thank you Pat! I do hope the same. Being hopeless would be a disaster.

Sandra Cox said...

When it comes to historical paranormal Carmen is genius.

Unknown said...

Thank you, Jamie!
I have, at least, something to take my mind from my health issue.

Unknown said...

A big Thank you Sharon!
I need all the good vibes and healing thoughts right now. I do believe in miracles. Why not think I will experience one?

Unknown said...

Thank you, Sandra, for hosting Shadows of the Past on your friendly blog!
And I thank all your friends here for theier kind thoughts and wishes!

Sandra Cox said...

Happy Labor Day, Regine.

Sandra Cox said...

Happy Labor Day, Jan.

Sandra Cox said...

I'm looking forward to the read:)

Sandra Cox said...

Happy Labor Day, Pat!

Sandra Cox said...

Happy Labor Day, Jamie.

Sandra Cox said...

Happy Labor Day, Sharon.

Sandra Cox said...

My pleasure, Carmen. I'm looking forward to a wonderful read.

RO said...

Kudos Carmen and what a fab idea to blend genres for our delight, particularly with mystery. God is a healer, so I'm saying prayers for that right now. Super Sandra, I hope your Labor Day is full of cheeseburgers, hotdogs and fun! Hugs...RO

Birgit said...

Congrats to Carmen and her book. It sounds like King Arthur may be part of this:)

Sandra Cox said...

And a happy Labor Day to you, Rockin Ro:)

Sandra Cox said...

I hope to be finding out soon!:)
Hope you're feeling perky, Birgit.
Hugs,

Unknown said...

Thank you, Ro! God bless your kind heart!
Happy Labor Day!

Unknown said...

Thank you, Birgist! Not exactly but it's linked to real events in British history.

Jeanie said...

Oh, it DOES sound intriguing! Three cheers to Carmen -- best wishes for a big success!

cleemckenzie said...

Romania-inspired, indeed. I loved seeing the picture of the tiny church, too. Very evocative. I wanted to step inside.

Unknown said...

Thank you, Jeanie!
It is an intriguing story, indeed.

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for checking my promo!

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed! Happy Labor Day, Jeanie.

Lowcarb team member said...

Sounds and looks a good book.
Hope you feel better soon.

All the best Jan

Magic Love Crow said...

I think this book sounds wonderful! I think it will be a success!
Congrats Carmen! Sending you healing prayers Carmen!
Big Hugs Sandra!