In the Arms of Night

By J.R. Pearse Nelson

You shouldn't tread in the woods alone.

In the arms of night.

Shouldn't tread in the woods alone.

In the arms of night…

 

When Micah finds his pregnant wife suffering from a high fever and a vicious rash, he dreads the diagnosis. The Arms of Night have been known to kill, and their first child is due in a month.

 

Micah must find the herb the healer needs – tonight, before the full moon sets.

 

And to do so, he must tread in the woods alone, perilous as they may be…

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.R. Pearse Nelson
• Release date: Jun 30, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386150701

J.R. Pearse Nelson

J.R. Pearse Nelson is a fantasy and romance writer who has authored more than 20 novels. She hails from Oregon, USA, where she lives with her husband, two teens, and two dogs among the plentiful trees and clouds of the Pacific Northwest. J.R. weaves tales rooted in mythology, bringing legend to life in modern-day settings and fantasy realms. When not writing, you can find her making magic in the kitchen and enjoying long walks or "rambles" outdoors. J.R.'s books include the Moon Garden Mysteries paranormal cozy series, the Aeon Society fantasy romance series, and the Water Rites fantasy trilogy. You can connect with J.R. and learn more about her fiction at her website. Visit jrpearsenelson.com.

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In the Arms of Night

IN THE ARMS OF NIGHT

J.R. PEARSE NELSON

Copyright © 2017 by J.R. Pearse Nelson

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In the Arms of Night

Also by J.R. Pearse Nelson

About the Author

IN THE ARMS OF NIGHT

Micah swallowed the lump in his throat. How did you get this? His fingertips hesitated right above Arabelle’s wrist, where the skin was raised and covered in tiny white bumps. He’d just arrived home and found his wife in bed with the sun still high in the sky.

She shivered, but her skin felt hot to his touch. I was picking berries. I can’t get enough of them right now. She smiled, gesturing to her rounded belly. Their first child would arrive in a few weeks’ time. I must have touched something else. The berries are fine.

Micah couldn’t speak. The offending berries were in a bowl on their small table. He looked them over. They looked like normal huckleberries. He wanted