Believe in the Magic (Irish Enchantment Book 1)

The Great Smoky Mountains came alive with the sound of music when the O’Flaherty Family Revival rolled through the hills and hollows bringing a party atmosphere to the celebration of God. Springen was the youngest of the O’Flaherty children, and with her sisters they sang the gospel music of the angels. To a casual observer, Spring seemed to be a normal kid, but appearances can be deceiving. She could see auras and lived in a Popsicle world where the children were swathed in brilliant colors and the grown-ups were a fuzzy pastel. Being different wasn’t a problem, it was simply her gift. That illusion was destroyed during a revival service when she touched a visiting preacher and was transported into the mind of a serial killer. Being different was no longer fun, it was horrifying. Spring’s precognition and retrocognition powers multiplied throughout her teen years. She was terrified that a casual hug or a handshake might send her back into that black abyss. Fast forward several years and Spring has created a successful life in Atlanta. Truthfully, she was lonely but that was okay until she met Jed Collinsworth and fell head over heels in love. He’s the love of her life, the other half of her soul, but lasting love can’t be built on lies and deceptions. Procrastination is not her friend, but how does she broach the subject of being able to talk to dead people? The sudden murder of her dad lays waste to Spring's well-laid plans to reveal her secrets. Ready or not, Jed is about to be introduced to the O'Flaherty clan of western Virginia with all their eccentricities and quirks—tent revival preachers, gospel musicians, healers, heroes and pot growers. Is he ready for a true Southern wake and memorial service—Irish style—complete with raucous eating, drinking and storytelling? Can their love endure despite Spring’s psychic abilities? And will she discover that elusive sense of love, peace and acceptance that she's always wanted? This is a feel good story so anything is possible.

From the Back Cover

Springen O'Flaherty has the ability to see auras. As a child she lived in a Popsicle world wherethe kids were swathed in brilliant colors and the grown-ups were a fuzzy pastel. Later, her psychic powers multiplied and resultedin a life of secrets and half-truths-of otherworldly sights and experiences. Spring was resigned to the status quo until shemet Jed Collinsworth. Now she wants thattwo-kids and a minivan life, but to accomplish her goal she has to be honestwith the man she loves. But first she has to come to terms with her uniqueabilities. The sudden loss of her dad plays havoc with Spring'swell-laid plans to reveal her secrets to her fiancé. Ready or not, Jed is about to be introducedto the O'Flaherty clan of western Virginia with all their eccentricities andquirks--tent revival preachers, gospel musicians, healers, heroes and potgrowers. When faced with the truth willJed help Spring discover the elusive sense of love, peace and acceptance thatshe's always wanted? And will shefinally make peace with her God?

About the Author

Imagine a job where you can have conversations withimaginary friends while creating castles in the sky--not to mention, alwayshaving a happy ending. That's my life as a "feel-good" author. I infuse humorinto my stories of romance, small town quirkiness and family relationships.  I've published eleven novels and one novellawith various Harlequin imprints--HQ American, Everlasting and Carina. My debutbook, A Texas State of Mind was adouble finalist in the national Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITAcontest and a Romantic Times nominee for Best First Series Book. In addition, Summer After Summer (2007) won thenational Book Buyers' Best Long Contemporary award.  Using my pseudonym, Annaliese Darr I've ventured into the genreof Magical Realism. Believe was myfirst foray into that mystical place where the surreal becomes reality. Believe won the Readers' Favorite GoldMedal for Fiction in Magic/Wizardry. In addition, it won the ChanticleerSomerset Book Award for Women's Fiction. Lucy'sGot a Lot of 'Splaining to Do (Ann DeFee) was also a Chanticleer finalistin Humor. When the Magnolia Blooms is my latest book. I live in Williamsburg, VA--the epicenter of Americanhistory, and the perfect place for a Texas girl who loves history andgenealogy. I love all things sparkly and I'm addicted to hotchocolate--regardless of the season.

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