Forever
and One Week
Spirits
of Saoradh
Book
Two
Caroline
Cairn
Genre: Paranormal romance
Date of Publication: 24th April
2016
ISBN: 1532909055
ASIN: B01EPTMFYA
Number of pages: 262
Word Count: 78.5K
Cover Artist: Bree Archer
Book Description:
The Spirits of Saoradh, who carry
the guilt of a crime they committed when they were alive, now spend their
ghostly days in the Void, dark nothingness where time and space are distorted.
Until they get bound to a human. As often as needed, that human can call them
to the real world, ask them to grant a wish, then send them back to the Void.
The Spirits also have to follow strict rules or be punished, unaware that they
can earn their redemption through a selfless sacrifice.
Spirit Logan despises the
obedience he has to show to his humans, and prefers the enjoyable solitude of
the Void. For three years, he has managed to threaten them into severing their
bond, thus having his memory wiped of their existence. Except his latest human,
an emotionless woman with a secret past, isn’t scared of him. Worse, she
doesn’t care about his ability to make wishes come true.
Tessa, a twenty-six-year-old
nursery teacher in Fort William, Scotland, doesn’t expect a sullen ghost only
she can see and touch to burst through her solid defences. Both dismayed and
intrigued, she offers Logan a deal he can’t refuse: to live with her in the
human world for one week, at the end of which she will agree to release him.
Slowly, Tessa braves through the
safety of her detachment towards people to show Logan some kindness. But the
more her feelings deepen, the more Logan increases his distance…
Excerpt:
“What the hell do you want?”
The sharpness of his voice didn’t shock her as much as
him turning up in her dining room. She presented the coffee tin to the Spirit
lurking in the shadowed corner. She didn’t notice herself pressing on the metal
until it created a dent.
“I would like a full one, please.”
If he could fill the can with the same beans he had
used the last time he had granted her wish, she would cry in happiness. His
coffee had tasted like smooth chocolate with a hint of bitter nuttiness. The
fruity flavour of her usual brand had suddenly vanished to blandness.
“Are you asking for freaking coffee again? Are you
serious?”
Her extended arm began to ache. “Please, and I need
some painting supplies, too.”
He crossed his arms. She couldn’t watch the expression
on his face as it was bathed in darkness, but his posture was relaxed. “I
thought you didn’t need me.” The sarcasm was drenched in triumph.
About
the Author:
Born in France, Caroline studied
hotel management before spending a couple of years in England, Ireland and
Belgium. In 2001, she and her husband settled close to the Loch Ness monster in
the Highlands of Scotland, and soon, two children and about thirteen fish
joined them.
Dramatic scenes are her favourite
to work on, which is perhaps a reminiscence of those teenage years when every
single one of her stories had to end in epic tragedy (Shakespeare had nothing
on her). Thankfully, these days, she veers towards the happy-ever-after finale
set in a glorious orange and red sunset.
Apart from writing, she loves
digital fantasy art, loud rock music, and anything weird and new for her to
discover.
Interview
Where
are you from?
I was born in France,
but I’ve lived in Scotland for the past 15 years.
When
and why did you begin writing?
As a teen, when we were
asked to write essays which at the time, were nothing less than very short fiction
stories. They developed my interest for writing and I drafted a few short
novels in my bedroom, pen to paper (no computer in my time!). But I began
writing “properly” about a year and a half ago, when I realized that life was
too short to not give writing a serious go.
When
did you first consider yourself a writer?
I still feel awkward
using the term. I suppose being self-published retains that notion that I’m a
fraudster somehow, but then again, since I’ve never even tried the agent route,
who can I blame but me?
What
inspired you to write your first book?
I wrote a contemporary
romance with some fantasy/paranormal elements woven through, because at the
time, I couldn’t find anything like that to read.
Do
you have a specific writing style?
I tend to prefer short
sentences, staccato style, and my descriptions are to the point rather than
long-winded.
How
did you come up with the title?
The series involve an
eternal bond between a Spirit and his human, hence the “forever”. I had used
this word in my first book, and I thought it would tie the whole series
together. The “and one week” refers to the one-week deal offered by my heroine
to her Spirit.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
I won’t pretend my book
is this deep. It’s only a story that should grab the readers and take them
someplace else for a while where some good friends, and some not so good, are
living in.
How
much of the book is realistic?
I think the fantasy
part of the book is central, but limited. Only the world of the Spirits is
supernatural, and most of the story develops in the real world. This was
important to me.
Are
experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
No, all my
characters/events are pure fiction.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Stephen King’s style
has taught me so much about how to make scenes and characters come alive on the
page. His writing style looks deceptively effortless, which makes reading just
as effortless. And that’s what I think makes a great writer.
What
book are you reading now?
I’m waiting to receive
the latest book from Simone St James: Lost Among the Living.
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Simone St James. I love
how she mixes the genres: her novels are set in 1940’s England, and are built
around a central mystery tied in with paranormal elements and romance. Her
characters are realistic, mature and engaging, and the pace of her stories is
flawless. My favourite book of hers is Silence for the Dead.
What
are your current projects?
I am taking a break
from the Spirits of Saoradh series, to pen down a contemporary romance, titled
“Recipe for disaster”. I haven’t ironed out the details yet as I’ve written
maybe twenty per cent of the first draft (I’m a seat of the pants writer), but
it features a successful writer and his private chef. When they decide to
pretend of a love relationship between them, they expect their lie to remain
trivial and useful to the both of them, but their deception will soon spiral
out of control.
What
would you like my readers to know?
If you are fed up with
the recurring paranormal romance storyline of a perfect, handsome warrior
fighting against evil to defend the world and his destined mate, give Forever
and One Week a try. If you want a mix of sweet and dark moments, you’ll find
what you’re looking for.
Website: https://carolinecairn.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @carolinecairn
Tour
giveaway
1 paperback of Forever and One
Week
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