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Midnight Destiny Sneak Peek!

Hello!

Midnight Destiny will be released on Friday, November 19th!

Here is an excerpt from the novel. Estella and Chauncey are not your traditional romantic pair, and that's why I adore them so much. This story was so satisfying to write. You can order a copy of the Kindle for only .99 cents, here Midnight Destiny Kindle

The following excerpt is copyrighted material and may not be reproduced in ANY form, print or electronic without the publisher's written permission.

"“There.” I pointed at Danielle. “See what you did? You’ve upset the baby.” I went over to Danielle, and as soon as I picked her up, the baby quieted.

“One of these days, Estella,” Chauncey said, “you’re going to have to stop hiding behind that nasty attitude.”

“I’m not hiding behind it,” I said. “It’s a part of my charm.”

Shutting his eyes, he sighed loud and long. “I have never been so tempted to throttle a woman in all my life.”

“Ha!” I tossed my head. “I’d like to see you try, pretty boy. I’d have you eating the floorboards before you could blink.”

“If you’re going to make threats, you should put the baby down,” he said. “Or are you merely bluffing?”

“Bluffing?” I shifted Danielle to my left hip. “You think you know me, Chauncey? I could drop you to your knees before you ever knew what hit you.”

In response to my challenge, he stepped toward me. I pivoted so that Danielle was almost behind me, and at the same time I shot my right hand forward, palm facing out. It was a controlled thrust that I stopped a bare inch from his nose. Danielle squealed happily at the abrupt movement, and Chauncey’s dark brown eyes almost bugged out of his head.

“Do not underestimate me,” I said softly as he stared. “I have seen more, done more and defended myself in situations that would make you cringe.” Slowly, I lowered my hand.

Chauncey took a deliberate step back. “Surely you know that I would never strike a woman.” His voice was low, but his tone was serious.

“Lala!” Danielle bounced happily on my hip.

Before anything else was said, Philippe moved into the doorway

“Gabriella is awake.” Philippe walked into the kitchen oblivious to the tension. “She said she would try and eat something in a bit.”

“Good,” I said, turning back to the stove as if to check the stew. “This should be finished in a few minutes. She can try some of the broth and the chicken and see how she tolerates it.”

“Are you staying for dinner, Chauncey?” Philippe asked his brother.

“No.” Chauncey’s voice carried clearly to me. “I have dinner plans for tonight. Excuse me.”

Of course, he has a date, I thought. Determined not to let Philippe know that I’d almost decked his brother, I turned around from the stove with a smile in place and discovered that Chauncey had left. My shoulders dropped in relief..."--©

Excerpt from Midnight Destiny by Ellen Dugan

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The paperback is 238 pages long and will be available to order for $9.99 on release day. (November 19th).

I hope you will all enjoy the sixth book in the series!

Blessed be, Ellen Dugan

www.ellendugan.com

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Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow: Coming September 9th!

Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow

Hello!

September is almost here and we are days away from the season of the Witch!

My newest novel, Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow: Book 1 in the Hemlock Hollow Anthology series is avaialble for preorder now. Follow this handy link and get your Kindle copy preordered for only $2.99. Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow

As always the paperback will be available to order on release day.

Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow: Book 1 of the Hemlock Hollow Anthology

I had so much fun writing the Hemlock Hollow trilogy, and the dark fantasy genre is intriging and a blast to explore, the world I first created with the trilogy was too big to limit it to three books, and so I decided to do a spin-off series. And that was how the Hemlock Hollow Anthology series came to be.

Here is the Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow book blurb:

Author Ellen Dugan invites you back to Hemlock Hollow. In this first book of the spinoff series the hollow just got bigger, darker, and a whole lot sexier.

Ruby Prentiss, proprietress of Bittersweet Books, is a powerful Witch. However, there is something about the copper-haired enchantress that makes her undeniably unique. Ruby’s enigmatic past has only added to her mystique, and to her bookstore’s reputation, which works out nicely because in Hemlock Hollow, the mortals, Lycans, Fae, and yes, Witches, have coexisted for over two centuries.

For the past few years Ruby has tried to build a simple and peaceful life, making the effort to put her heartbreak over her former lover, Damien Dragos behind her. The tall, blonde and ripped Hunter, Valentin Lowell—annoying though he may be—might be just what she needs to shake off the past.

However, the arrival of Ruby’s beloved adoptive family has sent shock waves through the hollow, and caused friction between all of the other Supes. Why? Because Vampires have not resided in the hollow for decades and, like it or not, the other residents have been put on notice: everything is about to change.

When a series of violent deaths occur, the nature of the killings causes blame to be cast squarely on Ruby’s family, and this places Ruby and Valentin on a collision course. However things are never as they appear in the hollow, and the choices Ruby must make will change the course of her life, and the history of the hollow forever.

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Hemlock Hollow Trilogy

I'm so excited to take you all back to the hollow! Yes, you will be able to see how your favorite characters from the trilogy are doing--and also keep your eyes peeled. At the end of Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow there is a little teaser for book 2 of the anthology. I've got BIG plans for this series.

Blessed be, Ellen

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Cake Pops, Charms & Do No Harm

Cake Pops

Hello!

My eleventh book in the Legacy Of Magick series is available for Kindle pre-order!

The release date for "Cake Pops, Charms & Do No Harm" is April 13th! Kindle price is $2.99 and the paperback is 315 pages and will be priced at $11.99. AS always the paperback will be available on release day.

Order you Kindle copy of "Cake Pops, Charms & Do No Harm" here!

BOOK BLURB:

Welcome back to Williams Ford, Missouri! The bewitching college town where magick and weirdness seems to happen on every day of the week that ends with the letter ‘Y’.

Candice Jacobs is as sweet as they come. Her popular confectionery shop is a hit with the residents of Williams Ford and business is booming, until a jealous baker from a nearby town drops dead on the sidewalk in front of Candice’s store.

If that wasn’t bad enough, a series of bizarre events begin to befall Candice. Now rumors are stirring that everyone’s favorite Kitchen Witch might be dabbling in black magick. With her professional and personal reputation crumbling, Candice must figure out who or what is the cause—and she better do it fast.

Witches vow to ‘do no harm’, but somebody sure does want Candice and her business out of the way. Will her magick be able to save her in time? © Ellen Dugan

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I enjoyed my trip back to Williams Ford. Candice's story is fun and fast-paced with a bit of mystery and a sweet romance. It was also great to see what my favorite characters have been up to. So if you were wondering about Autumn's twins, Maggie and Wyatt's wedding, or how Ivy and Holly were doing, you'll be happy to know that all of those characters (and more) make an appearance in this story too!

Oh, and for those of you who have been asking. The Legacy Of Magick series will conclude with book 12- Holly and Julian's story— "Wish Upon The Moon".

The final book of the series will be released in 2022.

Meanwhile, I'm at the half way point of the first book in the spin-off series from the Hemlock Hollow Trilogy.

The spin-off series is entitles "Hemlock Hollow Anthology. Book one will be, "Bewitched In Hemlock Hollow".

This is Ruby's story, and will be released this fall! I had so much fun in the Hollow that I decided to do a spin off and explore all the other characters!

Happy reading, Ellen