If It's Easy

By Carolyn McBride

When a Djinn is discovered inside an author's computer, it's only the beginning of the strange twist Coriander's life has taken. Now she's on the cusp of an out-of-this-world adventure with an exotic, beautiful woman that's stolen her heart, and is offering to show her not just the stars, but other worlds as well! But trust doesn't come easily to Coriander. If she opens her heart again, will she be hurt or find the love she craves?

Fans of Roslyn Sinclair and Jane C. Esther will enjoy this short romantic/speculative fiction story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carolyn McBride
• Release date: Jan 2, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463890189

Carolyn McBride

Carolyn lives deep in the woods of Northern Ontario, Canada. She is addicted to black coffee, gummy bears and good chocolate. She writes murder mysteries set in the forest she calls home, peppered with secrets. Every now and then she'll write a Western just for fun.

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If It’s Easy - A novel by Carolyn McBride

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places or events are entirely coincidental.

IF IT’S EASY

First edition, July 30, 2017

Second edition, August 2018

Third edition January 1, 2020

Copyright © 2016 Carolyn McBride

Written by Carolyn McBride

Dedication

To Betty, who encourages and loves me, no matter what

If It’s Easy

What a bunch of crap! Happy endings don’t exist for people like me! She pulled a hand through her short blonde hair roughly. I’ll die the way I live...alone! Coriander pushed away from her desk and stomped into the kitchen, turned the kettle on, then leaned both hands on the marble counter.

I disagree, came a voice from behind her.

She spun on the balls of her feet and was back in the living room with only a few steps. Her eyes darted from one corner of the room to the other, but she was alone. She bolted into her bedroom but found no one there either. What the hell…I’m hearing things.

I assure you, you are perfectly sane, The voice came from the living room again.

Cori hurried back, but there was no one there. The black legless sofa squatted on the floor, as did its matching overstuffed chair under the window. The computer hummed on the desk and the window was closed, so she knew she hadn’t heard someone outside. Even the fireplace was cold and silent. The