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His Magic Touch - Book Tour and Giveaway

5/24/2019

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His Magic Touch
by Debby Grahl
Genre: Paranormal Romance 

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The night before Jared Dupre's wedding, a specter warns him the demonic witch, Adam Montief, has kidnapped his brother in a centuries-old vendetta unknown to Jared. A powerful witch himself, Jared tracks Adam from New Orleans to a remote island off the coast of Connecticut, where he's given no choice. He must rescue his brother and break his engagement to Kendra O'Connell, or they both die. After complying, Jared engages in a sword fight and believes he has vanquished his foe, but when he returns to New Orleans, he finds evil still threatens all he loves. Kendra, not knowing why Jared broke their engagement, devastated, finds solace in another's arms. With help from an ancestor's spirit, can Jared defeat the dark magic descending over the Big Easy while winning back the woman he loves?


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​In the stifling heat, Angelique Montief flicked her wrist and set the bamboo ceiling fan spinning. Kneeling on a woven mat with sweat coating her body, she lifted a small wooden brass-bound casket from the bottom of a large trunk, inserted a gold key, and opened the lid. Inside two objects lay wrapped in thick cloth. She carefully unwrapped the smaller bundle to reveal a pentagonal mirror, a gift handed down to her by her grandmother, its ancient oak frame carved with tiny pentacles. She glanced over her shoulder at her locked bedroom door, then stared into the mirror and whispered, “Show him to me.”
When the glass remained blank, fear clutched at her chest. Again, she said the words, and the image of a plantation house engulfed in flames appeared. “No, please, he can’t be dead.” Tears blurred her vision. The fiery image changed to reveal a human form lying beneath flowering bougainvillea.
Hope rising, Angelique peered closer.
“Show me his face.”
She saw his indigo blue eyes blink open.
“I’m coming, my love.”
He couldn’t hear her, but she hoped in his heart that he knew she would find a way to get to him.
As the smoke in the room thickened, she knew her time was running out. She rewrapped the mirror and placed it into the smaller casket among cloth bags of herbs and potion-filled vials. Relocking the lid, she hung the key on a chain around her neck, dropped a jeweled dagger into her pocket, and tucked the casket under her arm.
Crouched beneath the smoke, she considered the quickest way to reach her son and escape.
Augustus had locked her in, placing what he thought would be an impenetrable shield across both doors. Angelique coughed, choked by the smoke. Her husband’s biggest mistake was underestimating her power.


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Debby Grahl lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with her husband, David. Besides writing, she enjoys biking, walking on the beach and a glass of wine at sunset. Her favorite places to visit are New Orleans, New York City, Captiva Island in Florida, the Cotswolds of England, and her home state of Michigan. She is a history buff who also enjoys reading murder mysteries, time travel, and, of course, romance. Visually impaired since childhood by Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), she uses screen-reading software to research and write her books.
Her first published book, The Silver Crescent, won the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers’ Choice award. Her second book, Rue Toulouse, a contemporary romance set in New Orleans, was a finalist in the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award and was selected as a May, 2016, ‘local read’ by Hilton Head Monthly.
Decorated to Death is a holiday mystery cozy. She also has stories in three anthologies, The Haunted West, Never Fear/Christmas Terrors; and Ebb and Flow from the local Island Writers’ Network.
Debby was featured in the January, 2016, Hilton Head Monthly article ‘Intriguing People of the Lowcountry’. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Florida Romance Writers, and First Coast Romance Writers.
Her latest book, His Magic Touch, was released December 5, 2018, by Wild Rose Press.



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New Orleans, known as the Crescent City or the Big Easy, just celebrated its three-hundredth anniversary. It was first settled by the French, then taken over by the Spanish, sold back to the French, who then sold it to the United States.
The city's historic past includes such characters as the famous pirate, Jean Lafitte, and the infamous Delphine LaLaurie who in 1834 was run out of New Orleans when her mansion caught fire and tortured slaves were discovered. And such locales as the notorious Storyville red light district, the iconic riverboat gamblers, and everyone's favorite party, Mardi Gras.
My husband David and I first visited New Orleans in 1989 and fell in love with the city. I’m a history buff by heart so I found the old Spanish architecture with its wrought iron balconies enchanting. All you have to do is walk the streets of the French Quarter to feel the magic.
There’s a saying, “Only in New Orleans.” And this is so true. As I sat on our hotel balcony sipping a glass of wine and munching on a bag of voodoo chips, I could  see a musician setting up on the corner. Soon the clear sounds of his saxophone filled the night. The smell of spicy gumbo from the restaurant across the street wafted through the air.  The clip clop of a horse- drawn carriage passed beneath me, its driver thrilling his passengers with tales of the ghosts who haunt the city. A man, painted silver, walked along juggling oranges, while a bicycle cab pedaled by. On Bourbon Street, a second line band marched past. A group of laughing tourists carrying red go cups went into a bar, and the long low whistle of a paddle wheeler on the river could be heard.
As I sat there taking it all in, I thought what a wonderful place to set a story. From its diverse people and cultures to its incredible food, such as hot sugary beignets, po boy sandwiches, and crawfish etouffee; every kind of music from funky blues to jazz, rock ‘n roll to country; and Voodoo shops, haunted houses, and above-ground cemeteries.
People claim witches and ghosts walk the streets, and I have to admit sometimes I believe it’s true. It was while touring St. Louis #1, the oldest above-ground cemetery in the city, standing in front of the tomb of the Voodoo queen, Marie Laveau, that the idea for His Magic Touch began. I swear she zapped me. I started feeling faint and had to leave the tour. Now, my husband will tell you it was because of the heat, but I felt fine until we approached her tomb. I think my version is more interesting. I began my research into local witchcraft and hauntings.
The Hotel Monteleone, on Royal Street, is one of the settings I use in the book. Not only known for its Carousel Bar, it’s also one of the most haunted hotels in the city.
I hope His Magic Touch brings a little of New Orleans to life for you, and you’ll get a chance to visit this unique city on the Mississippi.

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59 Comments
James Robert
5/24/2019 03:30:28 am

Thank you for sharing your book with us and for the giveaway as well. I appreciate them both.

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 07:00:01 am

James, thanks for stopping by. Best regards, Debby

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Bea LaRocca
5/24/2019 03:45:22 am

Thank you for sharing your guest post and book info. I love the cover.

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 07:01:49 am

Bea, thanks for stopping by. I love the cover too. Best regards, Debby

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Sandra Dufoe
5/24/2019 07:12:52 am

Love the cover and love paranormal romance sounds like a great read.

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 08:11:45 am

Sandra, thanks for stopping by. I love writing about witches and ghosts. Best regards, Debby

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Rita Wray
5/24/2019 11:02:32 am

Sounds like a good book.

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 01:29:16 pm

Thanks, Rita. Best regards, Debby

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Calvin
5/24/2019 12:31:25 pm

Paranormal is always interesting. Cheers on the tour,
have a great weekend.

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 01:56:36 pm

Thanks, /Calvin, you have a great weekend as well. Debby

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Debbie P
5/24/2019 01:12:09 pm

This sounds fantastic and I can't wait to read this. Very cool cover!

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 01:35:29 pm

Debby, thanks! I hope you enjoy the book. Best regards, Debby

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Elaine G
5/24/2019 03:18:17 pm

This sounds really good.Enjoyed reading the post.
Love the cover too

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 03:24:48 pm

Thanks, Elaine. I appreciate you stopping by. Best regards, Debby

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wendy hutton
5/24/2019 05:45:38 pm

very romantic looking cover, good luck with the tour

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Debby Grahl link
5/24/2019 05:53:43 pm

Wendy, thanks for stopping nby. Best rehgards, Debby

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Victoria
5/24/2019 07:20:43 pm

Thanks for sharing!

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Debby Grahl link
5/25/2019 06:58:19 am

Victoria, thanks for stopping by. Debby

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Dale Wilken
5/24/2019 10:25:46 pm

The book sounds really great.

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Debby Grahl link
5/25/2019 07:00:34 am

Thanks Dale. Best regards, Debby

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Kate F.
5/24/2019 11:56:58 pm

The book sounds interesting. I haven't read anything from the paranormal genre for awhile.

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Debby Grahl link
5/25/2019 07:17:15 am

Hi, Kate, I love writing about witches and ghosts. I hope you enjoy the book. Best regards, Debby

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Amy F
5/24/2019 11:57:28 pm

Great cover design, sounds like a good read!

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Debby Grahl link
5/25/2019 07:20:29 am

Thanks, I've had lots of compliments on the cover, but I can't take credit for it. The designer is Debby Taylor.

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Mood Reader
5/25/2019 09:29:05 pm

Looks great! :)

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Debby Grahl link
5/26/2019 07:27:31 am

Hi, thanks for stopping by. Best regards, Debby

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Lavender P.
5/26/2019 04:46:08 am

Ooo child, that cover is fire! Love Paranormal Romance! 🔥🔥🔥

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Debby Grahl link
5/26/2019 07:29:14 am

Hello, thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend. Best regards, Debby

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aaron reck
5/26/2019 12:30:48 pm

I like them love stories and a little magic never hurt. Great cover.

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Debby Grahl link
5/26/2019 01:03:09 pm

Aaron, thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend. Best regards, Debby

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heather
5/26/2019 07:36:02 pm

This sounds like a great book and one I would enjoy reading.

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Debby Grahl link
5/27/2019 08:10:39 am

Thanks Heather. I'm pleased at all the great reviews the book is getting. Best regards, Debby

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Janet W.
5/27/2019 08:51:48 am

Sounds like a great read! Nice cover!

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Angela Heerde
5/27/2019 07:41:31 pm

I like book cover.

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Denise Higgins
5/28/2019 09:02:40 pm

Love the cover

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Debby Grahl link
5/29/2019 06:25:37 am

Thanks Denise. Best regards, Debby

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Terri Quick
5/28/2019 09:10:40 pm

Very steamy 😉

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Debby Grahl link
5/29/2019 06:26:54 am

LOL! A little hot. Best regards, Debby

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Kelly Nicholson
5/29/2019 03:17:37 am

What do you think of the book or the cover?

i need some magic like that

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Beyond Comps
5/29/2019 08:06:35 am

Amazing cover!

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Marcy Meyer
5/30/2019 06:58:16 pm

The cover looks good. Enjoyed the excerpt.

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Paula
5/31/2019 10:07:39 am

The cover art seems appropriate for the book. Good job.

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Lisa Ellison
5/31/2019 06:04:38 pm

I like the cover and the book sounds interesting!

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Mya Murphy
6/1/2019 05:51:35 pm

Such a romantic, sweet cover!! I love the colors!!

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Debby Grahl link
6/2/2019 04:43:59 am

Mya, thanks for stopping by. Best regards, Debby

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Mary Cloud
6/2/2019 01:45:46 pm

No questions - the cover is interesting.

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Debby Grahl link
6/20/2019 05:13:50 pm

Thanks Mary. Best regards, Debby

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Carla LoBosco
6/2/2019 06:19:45 pm

Really like the cover thanks for offering this contest

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Robin Abrams
6/15/2019 07:47:57 am

The cover looks good.

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Debby Grahl link
6/20/2019 05:21:01 pm

Thanks Robin. Best regards, Debby

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Corey Hutton
6/20/2019 01:59:23 am

Good luck with the book and Thanks for the giveaway.

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Debby Grahl link
6/20/2019 05:23:46 pm

Corey, thanks and good luck on the giveaway. Best regards, Debby

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Daniella Bonagura
6/20/2019 01:55:11 pm

Sounds like a good read

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Daniel M
6/20/2019 07:42:01 pm

like the cover

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Donna D Newman
6/22/2019 08:38:46 pm

What is your favorite book?

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Kathy Cozzarelli
6/22/2019 10:27:24 pm

This sounds like a good story.

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Sarah L
6/23/2019 06:42:50 pm

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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Ellen Thompson
6/23/2019 08:08:27 pm

I like the cover and the book sounds great.

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Jerry Marquardt
6/24/2019 11:27:29 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including His Magic Touch, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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