New Release -- Pennytook and Peregrine’s Curse (Legends of Winatuke Book 4 & 5) by Sarah J. McNeal

 

PENNYTOOK

Pennytook is a war-weary Gypsy who longs for peace from the past, and wants something meaningful in his life for the future.

Esmeralda, a Gypsy trick rider, has harbored a deep affection for Pennytook, for many years. But her dark secret will never allow him into her life.

A mythological creature is about to unleash its horror and change the destinies of Esmeralda and Pennytook forever. Will forgiveness allow them the love they both search for…if they manage to survive?

PEREGRINE’S CURSE

Peregrine McKnight is a wildly successful musician who only wants to fall in love with a woman who understands him and have a loving family. But Peregrine knows that can never happen for him—he’s been cursed.

After a foray into the magical dimension of Winatuke, Peregrine suffers a curse placed on him by the evil Navasi king. Though Peregrine manages to survive, the curse prevents him from ever falling in love.

Beautiful dancer Parisa Habuba survived the war in Syria—but at a price: she has lost her hearing in the constant bombing attacks. When Parisa learns of a position for a dancer with the famous musician, Peregrine McKnight, she doesn’t hesitate to audition.  This may be her only chance to prove she can dance—in spite of her hearing loss.

Although it might take a miracle for Peregrine and Parisa to find love—anything is possible in the magical realm of Winatuke...

EXCERPT PENNYTOOK:

Esmeralda remembered how Pennytook's eyes had followed her while she rode. She did her best tricks to gain his attention. It was a stupid thing to do. He might recognize me and then what would I do? In her own defense, Esmeralda knew she could not help herself. When Pennytook was young and had a wife and baby, even then, she thought him handsome and charming. He was lean and muscular with black hair, dark eyes, and an olive complexion. The years had changed him very little. Feathers of silver now ran through his black hair, and his face was more angular, with lines around his mouth and the corners of his eyes. His hands, though worn and hardened by hard work, were still strong.

His abilities with horses and music were renowned. Everyone loved Pennytook. He led his tribe with a fair hand and kindness. His campfires were always warm and his ways generous and inviting.

Many said of him that he knew the ways of magic and held great wisdom. Esmeralda knew this to be true firsthand from that time on the Dark Isle when hell opened up and spewed horror. She knew Pennytook would eventually realize her association with his son and that night on the Dark Isle. He would learn her terrible secret. When he came to know she was the cause of him losing his son, he would hate her, and she would be shunned by his tribe for all time. Knowing that Pennytook would think ill of her if he knew the truth hurt like a dagger sticking in her chest. She had always loved him, though she held her feelings close to her heart. Still, even though he would turn away from her and curse her, she knew she had to tell him what she had done. He needed to hear her reveal her secret from her own lips, and from no other. And then, she would have to bear his hatred.