Title: The Summer Solstice Enchanted
Author: K.K. Allen
Genre: Contemporary Fantasy
After Katrina Summer’s
mother dies a mysterious death, she is hurtled into life at Apollo Beach where
she learns the legends of her Ancient Greek ancestors. Kat’s world unravels as
secrets from her heritage are exposed—secrets that her mother purposefully concealed.
Leading to her 16th birthday, the day of the Summer Solstice, Kat becomes
frightened when enigmatic visions and disturbing dreams haunt her. As her
visions become reality fear turns to terror as powerful forces threaten the
lives of those around her. Amidst the turmoil, Kat meets Alec Stone, who
becomes her sole solace in an evocative world of mythological enchantment and
evil prophecies that lurk around every corner . . .
Author Bio:
K.K. Allen is the Contemporary Fantasy /
Romance author of stories inspired by nature, magic and love. She loves
manatees, learned to swim for the mere purpose of pretending she was a mermaid,
and adores the beach so much she promises to one day live on one (in a tent if
she has to) in Hawaii and serve snow cones on the side of the road. K.K.'s
Summer Solstice series (The Summer Solstice Enchanted, The Equinox, and The
Descendants) are now available! Her short story, Soaring, is available in the
Echoes of Winter YA anthology.
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Book Excerpt:
Charlotte summons me down
to the great room for afternoon tea. I dress up for the occasion in a simple
green sundress, gold sandals, and my gold heart pendant given by my mom before she
died.
“Sit, sit.” Rose gestures me to the couch across from her. I take the
seat, curious what this is all about.
“How are you doing, Katrina? It can’t be easy making the adjustments
you are forced to make.”
Will Rose always be so formal with me? I suppose I’m the same with her.
One thing is for sure; I can’t imagine myself ever calling her Grandma.
“My mom is gone, I know no one here, and I’m living with my grandmother
whom I have never met until now. It’s all a bit—unsettling.”
Rose nods, and to my surprise, smiles. “We have a lot of catching up to
do.” She takes a moment to settle into her chair. I remain rigid in mine. “I
was so sorry to hear about your mother, Katrina. You may find this hard to
believe, but there was a time when we were very close.”
“Then why haven’t I met you until now?” I’m surprised by my own
boldness.
Rose doesn’t seem to notice. She shakes her head now, looking far off
into the distance. “I tried to keep a relationship with her, but she wanted
nothing to do with me after your father . . . with any of us.” She sighs. “She
was like a daughter to me. I raised her as if she was my own daughter
and I’ve never stopped loving her, all these years. When I heard of her
passing, I was heartbroken.” She stares at me now. “I am still heartbroken, for
her, and for you.”
As touched as I am by Rose’s confessions, I know there’s much more to
the story than she’s letting on. “I never questioned my mom too much about your
relationship with her. I just always assumed she had a good reason for keeping
you all at a distance. Now, though, I’m curious. You say you understood her
reasons. What were they?”
“Let's just say I understood her
reasons and I respected them.” Rose sighs. “I think after you spend some time
here you’ll understand too. Things are different in this town, especially with
our family. She just didn’t want to be a part of the life we lived. It’s not
that I never attempted to see you both. I did. But once she decided, she didn't
waver. She refused any relationship with me, your grandfather, and eventually
your father.”
Rose takes a breath, allowing me to take in what she’s said, then
continues, “I didn’t want to lose either of you. The moment I got to hold you
in my arms, I knew you carried a special light. But the moment she had you, all
she wanted to do was protect you. For whatever reason, she thought she had to
cut off all ties with our family to protect you.”
“But why? Who was she protecting me from?"
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