Title: The Lightning Luminary
Author: RS McCoy
Genre: Urban Paranormal Romance
Cover Designer: Kit Foster Design
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Talia Stanley may look like the typical wealthy New Yorker, but she's hidden her secrets for more than a thousand years. One of the last surviving members of an ancient race called Luminaries, Talia has suppressed her ability to control lightning in exchange for safety.
And for generations it worked. Talia's hermit lifestyle protected her from strong Luminaries that want her power. All that changed the day Mason Rathbone walked into her life.
A good-looking artist, Mason is just the guy to get Talia out of her penthouse apartment and show her what it means to live again. But just as she starts to get comfortable, Talia gets sucked right back into her vicious past.
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Dr. Hershey’s waiting room was as colorful and bright as she
was. The walls were the color of fruit punch with large white polka dots. A
massive swatch from Minnie Mouse’s wardrobe. The left side of the room was
covered in large, multi-colored waffle pieces, with a tiny Crayola table with
chairs, a box of toys, and a wall of kiddie books.
Mason froze mid-step. Clearly he was in the wrong place.
“Come on in, Mr. Rathbone.” Someone called from the depths of
the office labyrinth. Mason followed the voice until he found Dr. Hershey
buried behind a desk. It was cluttered with stacks of files and papers, binders
and books, with jars of candy mixed in. Her pen scratched against a yellow
legal pad, her brow knitted with concern over whatever it was she wrote.
“I thought I was in the wrong—”
She pointed her pen around the room without looking up. “My
associate, Dr. Lemore, is a child psychologist. It helps them feel comfortable
before their appointments.”
Mason looked around her white office. Various degrees and certificates
hung on the walls. A few awards, even. Apparently, the sweet, little Dr.
Hershey was quite accomplished. “And what about you? You pass out chocolates?”
Dr. Hershey reached into the nearest jar and fetched a fun-size
Twix bar. Without looking, she tossed it at his chest. Mason caught it and
smiled.
She put down her pen and leaned back into her chair. The new
distribution of weight sank the chair back toward the ground. It almost looked
as if she might tilt over backward. “How are you feeling today?”
Mason shrugged and thrust his hands into his pant pockets. In
fact, he woke up rested and relaxed. He actually slept in a bit thanks to his
appointment. “My brain didn’t try to kill itself, so I guess I’m feeling fine.
And a nice lady gave me a chocolate.” He winked at her.
Dr. Hershey’s cheek twisted into a half-hearted smile. From the
lively giggles of yesterday to this morning’s dreary mood, Mason could hardly
believe it was the same person.
“You okay, doc?”
She nodded and put on a fake smile he was sure she used often.
“One of my patients committed suicide last night. I was just going over her
file—” Mason swallowed as Dr. Hershey rubbed her eyes. “But now, you’re here.”
This time, the smile was easier, less forced.
“Aw, thanks doc.” His bashful act was dampened by the mention
of her tragedy. Mason felt compelled to add, “I’m sorry for your loss.”
She nodded her thanks. “Who have you lost, Mr. Rathbone?”
The question made him uncomfortable, as if Dr. Hershey had
known to ask. It wasn’t often he talked about his past, especially not with
people he’d just met. Still, this was his doctor. “My mom. Breast cancer three
years ago. My dad and brother when I was in high school.”
“Which explains why you have no next of kin.”
Mason thought that was a very polite way of saying he was an
orphan.
“Any change in your condition?”
“Nope. Slept pretty well. And it’s only been twelve hours since
I saw you at Sinai…”
“Have you tried using the microwave yet?”
“No, but—” Too late Mason realized she teased him. He shook his
finger in the air and chuckled. “That’s a good one, doc.”
Rachel McCoy is a Texan living in
New Jersey. Between binge-watching MTV reality shows and baking gluten-free
treats, she writes paranormal fantasy and science fiction novels.
She is the
self-published author of the Sparks Saga
trilogy, The Alder Tales series, and The Extraction Files. Back when she
lived in the real world, Rachel earned a degree in marine biology, which
contributed to her die-hard love of manta rays.
To connect with RS
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