The Curse Is Come Upon Us (Tales From Hawthorn Lane)

In this second book of the Tales From Hawthorn Lane series, Lorelle Gragan, the village gatherer and brew-maven, is determined to leave Hawthorn Lane to right a wrong she committed when she'd fled from her home six long years ago. But after an unexpected encounter with Kyran Van der Daarke, the new Count of Castle Daarke, she reluctantly agrees to stay one more week. She is not prepared, however, for the backlash she faces when an anonymous troublemaker incites the villagers to turn against her.After a particularly vicious attack, it’s clear Lorelle must go, but once again a powerful force is at work, foiling her escape. Who is behind this hindrance? Count Van der Daarke? His cousin, Renwick, who turns to Lorelle to help him escape the clutches of his former lover? Or maybe it’s the mysterious intruder who breached Hawthorn Lane’s border, and whose malicious intent endangers the entire village.When Lorelle is driven into a perilous situation, she is forced to make a choice. Caught between two worlds, she comes to realize that no matter what decision she makes—to stay or to leave—she cannot escape the destructive power of the curse.

About the Author

When author, Kristina Schram, was growing up she wanted to be a star. When that didn't turn out quite like she expected, she turned her mind to achieving other goals: Earning her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, working as an Artist-in-Residence at local schools, being a free-lance editor and reader, coaching parks & rec basketball, protecting the earth through recycling and using green products, and publishing her first novel, a YA fantasy called The Chronicles of Anaedor: The Prophecies. Knowing what it's like to struggle with self-doubt and lack of confidence, her biggest dream (in addition to owning a castle) is to stamp out low self-esteem for everyone, especially young people. She lives in beautiful, wooded New Hampshire with her husband, three boys, and various pets, and can also throw a tomahawk, if need be. One of her favorite things to do is walk with her dog in the woods, where she searches for the impossible around every corner. Sometimes she finds it. For more information on Kristina Schram, feel free to make a trip to her website: www.kristinaschram.com. She's also on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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