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    Gift of Light
    Gift of Light
    Gift of Light
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    Gift of Light

    By C.L. Carhart

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    One honest mistake cost Konstantin his name, his family, his very life. Now an undead slave to a ruthless demon, Konstantin dreads his inevitable descent into evil. Especially when a radiant witch of light captures his attention—and his heart.

    Helena longs for adventure beyond the dreariness of her Alpine village. When her father and brother vanish in the forest, Helena sets out to find them, discovering a hidden fortress brimming with a deathly aura. Can she save her family from a horrific fate without losing her soul in the process?

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    Gift of Light is a bonus novella in the Elemental Bloodlines series. It is a standalone m/f paranormal romance featuring witches, set in an alternate reality in the year 1898. The storyline is loosely based on the Beauty and the Beast fairytale.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherC.L. Carhart
    Release dateSep 10, 2023
    ISBN9781954807266
    Gift of Light
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    C.L. Carhart

    C.L. Carhart has been writing since the age of 4, dabbling in everything from children’s books, to fantasy, to historical fiction. Eventually, her lifelong interest in European history inspired her to create a paranormal fantasy realm based on the Teutonic people groups. The His Name Was Augustin series provides a first glimpse at this other-world—a place rife with ancient mysteries and dark magic.Born and raised in southern New Jersey, C.L. spends her free time hiking with her husband, enjoying metal music, snuggling her feline familiars, and dreaming of the wonders of Germany.

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