Please join me in welcoming Augustina Van Hoven to Discover Yourself today.
Writing a series that
takes place in two different time periods requires a lot of research. For the Rose series I needed to know the
colorful history of the Idaho Territory, in particular the years of 1881 and
1882. Several of the real historical figures
and events made it into the series.
The modern day parts
of the book take place in the Idaho Legislature. For these parts I studied current political
issues as well as drawing on personal experience. A few years ago I substituted for my own representative
in the legislature. I presented and
debated bills in committees as well as the floor of the House. Even though the book is fiction, the
political bills that my characters present have actually been discussed either
in interim committees or on the House floor.
All these elements are
blended into this paranormal story involving two supernatural beings who use
people and ghosts as chess pieces in their game of wills. I had a lot of fun telling this story and
weaving all the different parts into a unique tapestry. I will miss all these characters that have
been a part of my life for several years. The Bloom of a Rose is the third and
final book in the series. It releases on
March 14th
Augustina Van Hoven
Proving
Love is Strange
THE KISS OF A ROSE
THE THORN OF A ROSE
THE BLOOM OF A ROSE – Available March 14th
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The Bloom of a Rose
Rachel Bartlett doesn’t expect to meet
the man of her dreams at a funeral. But
a chance conversation with Paul Miller inserts her in a political game between
good and evil. Unfortunately, her
political strategist mother has other plans for her, and they don’t include
romance. Paul is the exact wrong guy for
her, but sometimes it takes someone from the opposition to show you the way out
of the maze.
Paul Miller is fighting battles on
multiple fronts, and he doesn’t have time for an infatuation with a graphic
artist, no matter how blue her eyes or how sharp her wit. If his trust is misplaced, then a wrong move
loses the game.
What the couple doesn’t know is that
they are not alone. Supernatural beings
battle behind the scenes—and humans are all pawns on a chessboard. The outcome of the game will determine not
only what the future might be…but whether or not there even is one.
The Bloom of a
Rose
available
March 14th
Excerpt:
Paul reached for the
sweet and sour chicken trying not to let his hand shake. “Did you come to a decision?”
She set down her fork
and stared at her plate. “No.”
He let out his breath
and his chest relaxed a bit. “Are you
leaning one way or the other?”
She looked up and he
could see the tears sparkling in her eyes.
He set down his food, reached out and gathered her in his arms. She leaned against his chest and he could
feel the moisture of her tears dampen his shirt.
“It’s all right. I’m here, I can help you.”
She wrapped her arms
around his waist and cried.
After a while she let
go and straightened up. He handed her a
dinner napkin and she wiped her eyes and nose then took a deep breath.
“It’s cheaper for me
to go back to school. There are some low
rent apartments available not too far from a bus route that will go right past
the school. The school has a list of
places willing to hire students. I can
also apply for some of the art scholarships provided by some of the school’s
patrons. Because of the time I’ve lost
since I came to Boise, it will take me a year and a half to two years to finish
my studies.” She ran the napkin over her
face again.
“If I take the online
option, it will take two to two and a half years to finish. It is more expensive to live here and I will
have trouble finding a good job because of my mother.” She sniffed and used the napkin again.
“I don’t want to leave
you but I don’t see how I can stay.”
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