Time Spell Blog Tour: Excerpt + #Giveaway #TIMESPELL

Hello, Therians!

Welcome to my stop on the Time Spell Blog Tour!

Today I have an exciting excerpt for you all to read :)

Enjoy!!

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Ivy Grace is learning that magic--and love--are all about the right timing. 

Follow the adventures of this spirited young Southern woman as she embarks upon a successful new career writing novels and movies that explore romantic mysteries of the past. 

Ivy, a witch who spends her days practicing her brand of good magic in a sleepy little city, often travels back in time to observe events of yesteryear and turn them into compelling stories for her modern-day fans. But as her uncanny ability to weave enthralling historic tales lands her in the limelight, she quickly finds that fame sometimes comes with a price. 

Evil forces now know who she is and threaten to reveal her family’s most sacred magical secrets.

With the help of her ruggedly handsome editor and a sexy supernatural ex-boyfriend, Ivy must unravel history while fighting to keep these ominous forces at bay. 

Will Ivy be able to make the ultimate sacrifice for the people she loves the most?

EXCERPT

Finn propped himself with one shoulder on the hardy oak, half his body cloaked by the shadows, hands in his jeans pockets. It only took me a second to find him.

“Emergency, huh? What’s going on, Ivy?” He reached for me and pulled me into a tight embrace, his lean arms wrapped securely around me. My ears echoed with the sound of my racing heart, and I tried to steady the beats so Finn wouldn’t hear it too.

I stepped back to create some distance between us. “Thanks for meeting me so fast. I know you might have plans that don’t involve helping me in the middle of the night.” His lack of response suggested maybe I had interrupted his plans, but I rambled on and tried to ignore the jealous surges worming their way into my imagination. “I do really need your help. I need a Guardian Spell.” My voice was strong and urgent. I didn’t want Finn to start charming me with his charismatic smile, crystal eyes, and fiery hands.

“Hmmm….Who needs protecting? I need a little something to go on.” His hands were back in his pockets and he leaned into the sturdy trunk.

I didn’t have the kind of time Finn was going to soak up. “It’s a ridiculously long story, but can you just fly to Atlanta tonight and take care of this girl for me?” I shoved the crumpled piece of paper with Emily’s address on it into his warm hands. “It would really mean a lot to me, Finn. Can you help her?”

“Sure, of course, babe, but first I want to know what this is all about. I haven’t heard from you in months. I see you’re in New York, Ian’s keeping his distance from me at work, and now in the middle of the night, you need my help and I’m supposed to start doling out spells. A spell that happens to be my gift, by the way.” He was irritated, but more on the edge of teasing me, and trying to see how far he could push me and if I’d push back to get the protection spell.

I reread the awful letter in my mind, recounting each scratchy, evil word before responding. The letter only dissuaded us from involving the authorities, but didn’t say anything else about adding allies. If I ever needed an ally, it was now.

“Finn, I do need your help, for more than just the spell, but there’s not enough time to get into the details now. Can you please go help this girl and then meet me back at my house? I’ll fill you in on everything there, I promise.”

“We’re going to talk, Ivy. But, yeah, I can take care of this for you. Miss me.” And with that he pulled me toward him, kissed me, shot up through the towering limbs of Oak Park, and was gone. Dammit! I ran my fingers along my bottom lip, still feeling the heat from that kiss. How could he be so hot and so infuriating?

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

T.A. Foster is a Southern girl whose heart and spirit are connected to the beach. She grew up catching rays and chasing waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her adventurous pilot husband, two children and two canine kiddos. 

Her long love affair with books started at an early age and as soon as she was able, she transformed imaginative stories into words on paper. Time Spell is T.A.’s debut novel, and the first in a series about a very adventurous, clever, and magical girl named Ivy.

T.A. has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University.  When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing or planning her next beach trip.

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Release Day Launch: Review + #Giveaway: Time Spell by T.A. Foster

Hello, Therians!

It's time to welcome Time Spell by T.A. Foster into the world!! :)

 

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY

 

There's a wonderful giveaway and fab exclusive excerpt for you to read!!

Oh, yes, and I share my thoughts on Time Spell, too :)

Ivy Grace is learning that magic--and love--are all about the right timing. 

 

Follow the adventures of this spirited young Southern woman as she embarks upon a successful new career writing novels and movies that explore romantic mysteries of the past. 

Ivy, a witch who spends her days practicing her brand of good magic in a sleepy little city, often travels back in time to observe events of yesteryear and turn them into compelling stories for her modern-day fans. But as her uncanny ability to weave enthralling historic tales lands her in the limelight, she quickly finds that fame sometimes comes with a price. 

 

Evil forces now know who she is and threaten to reveal her family’s most sacred magical secrets.

With the help of her ruggedly handsome editor and a sexy supernatural ex-boyfriend, Ivy must unravel history while fighting to keep these ominous forces at bay. 

 

Will Ivy be able to make the ultimate sacrifice for the people she loves the most?

 

 REVIEW

 

 

This was a fun, quick read. I really loved the idea of being able to Time Spell. It was a different take on time travel and used in such a unique way. I’m sure anyone would love to step back in time, and it would be an author’s dream.

The MC’s of this story kind of blended into the background while the secondary characters, the ones from 1968 Las Vegas were more prominent. I knew more about whom they were and what drove them to do the things they did. I know that their love triangle was a major part of the plotline but I would have liked to have seen more from the MCs.

I really wish the story had had a little more substance where Ivy and her love life were concerned. I really liked Finn, regardless of the fact that I knew nearly nothing about him. All I knew of him had been learned through flashbacks, and even that wasn’t enough to go by. He was made out to be a charmer and even a bit of a bad boy, but his actions told another story. He obviously really cared for Ivy and was willing to do whatever she asked of him.

Then there was Jack. I didn’t really connect with him and I think it also had to do with the fact that I didn’t know enough about him. My heart did break for Ivy toward the end of the book, but she showed true character when she was willing to give up on something she’d always wanted, to keep those she cared about safe.

This book was exciting and full of mystery. It had a bit of everything and I’m sure it will be enjoyed by anyone who loves intrigue and suspense as well as lovers of paranormal romances.

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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT
 

I drew back and arched my shoulders to narrowly avoid a collision. An irritated waiter forged briskly ahead with a squeaky rolling cart donned with silver trays and chilling bottle of champagne on ice. Close call, Ivy, I nervously scolded myself. But a quick peek around the corner curtain of where I had traveled, and I knew this was the right spot. I could feel the energy buzzing and my witchy instincts were happy

I turned back to make sure I had my eye on exactly where the seam was and surveyed the hallway again to listen for the busy waiter and his squeaky cart. Once I could see the faint glow swishing back and forth and knew the hall was clear, I stepped closer to seal it. The seam, along with my grandmother’s sapphire ring, was my only way in and out of the past. I pointed my fingertips toward the glow and whispered, “Eclipse.” The ripples ebbed to a quiet stillness and the glow faded. All that remained was the wall I had just walked through. On the other side of the velvet drapes lining the catering corridor, smoke rings curled, people were laughing, and the high notes of a trumpet echoed. It sounded like I had chosen a good spot for my Time Spell. I smiled—now it was time to find a story.

       

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

T.A. Foster is a Southern girl whose heart and spirit are connected to the beach. She grew up catching rays and chasing waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her adventurous pilot husband, two children and two canine kiddos. 

Her long love affair with books started at an early age and as soon as she was able, she transformed imaginative stories into words on paper. Time Spell is T.A.’s debut novel, and the first in a series about a very adventurous, clever, and magical girl named Ivy.
 

T.A. has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University.  When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing or planning her next beach trip.

LINKS:

 

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

 

Cover Reveal: Time Spell by T.A Foster

Hello, Therians!

 

I cannot wait for the release of, Time Spell by T.A. Foster, later this year!

This book sounds amazing and something very different from the norm.

 

For now, I have the pleasure of revealing the gorgeous cover!

 

Ta-da!!

 

I have no doubt that the story behind the cover will be as magical and beautiful!!

 

Ivy Grace is learning that magic--and love--are all about the right timing. 

 

Follow the adventures of this spirited young Southern woman as she embarks upon a successful new career writing novels and movies that explore romantic mysteries of the past. 

Ivy, a witch who spends her days practicing her brand of good magic in a sleepy little city, often travels back in time to observe events of yesteryear and turn them into compelling stories for her modern-day fans. But as her uncanny ability to weave enthralling historic tales lands her in the limelight, she quickly finds that fame sometimes comes with a price. 

 

Evil forces now know who she is and threaten to reveal her family’s most sacred magical secrets.

With the help of her ruggedly handsome editor and a sexy supernatural ex-boyfriend, Ivy must unravel history while fighting to keep these ominous forces at bay. 

 

Will Ivy be able to make the ultimate sacrifice for the people she loves the most?

 

 

 

 

 EXCERPT

He brought both of his hands up to my face. The skin of his palms felt slightly rough, but warm. My eyes locked with his while his thumb softly traced across my lower lip. He leaned down and brushed his lips on mine and lingered, kissing me gently and deeply. I pressed my mouth to his, taking in his tongue and the taste of his mouth. He moved his hands over my body, wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close, so I was pressed hard against his body. I was melting into his embrace one inch of skin at a time. 

 

 

 

 

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

T.A. Foster is a Southern girl whose heart and spirit are connected to the beach. She grew up catching rays and chasing waves along the North Carolina Outer Banks and now resides in the state with her adventurous pilot husband, two children and two canine kiddos. 

Her long love affair with books started at an early age and as soon as she was able, she transformed imaginative stories into words on paper. Time Spell is T.A.’s debut novel, and the first in a series about a very adventurous, clever, and magical girl named Ivy.
 

T.A. has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University.  When she’s not chasing her two-legged and four-legged children or trying to escape for date night, you can find her reading, writing or planning her next beach trip.

LINKS:

 

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads