Chapter Thirteen
“Don’t you think they’ll get curious after a few years of never seeing me and your cat in the same room at the same time?”
Morgan’s heart thrummed with excitement as he brushed a wayward hair back over her ear. There was a gentle strength in his touch that made her feel safe at the same time it awakened her desire. They’d spent all night in each other’s arms, yet she still couldn’t get enough of his tender caresses.
“Morgan? We’re here!” Heidi called loudly from the front door. “Tell Leo he’d better find his dish towel because Rachel is with me. She’s such a prude. Make sure you tell him that he’s welcome to walk around naked in front of me anytime.”
Morgan hurried out of the kitchen more to silence Heidi than to welcome her friends.
“I thought you girls would be in costume. You know that it’s Halloween, right?”
“Duh,” Heidi grinned. “We won’t be needing clothes tonight, remember? You promised to include us in your bare witch project. Or did you really think that I would forget?”
“I don’t think a séance requires nudity,” Morgan sighed, “And I only promised you a séance.”
“I think you’re just trying to keep Leo’s naked body to yourself.”
“There is that as well.”
“So where is that sexy beast?”
“If you’re talking about me, I’m here.” Leo entered the room wearing comfortable blue jeans and a black t-shirt, much to Heidi’s disappointment.
He offered both of the newcomers a broad grin as he stepped to Morgan’s side and casually wrapped an arm around her waist.
“Okay ladies, stop making my boyfriend uncomfortable and come into the living room. We’ve already got everything set up.” Morgan commanded.
The room was lit by dozens of white candles set up in a wide circle that had been made by pushing all of the furniture up against the walls. Within this was another circle drawn in white chalk, and at its heart was her grandmother’s beautiful little altar with all of her ritual tools carefully laid out.
“All of this for a séance?” Heidi asked in surprise.
“Not exactly,” Morgan admitted. “I thought we could start by doing a protection ritual together. If you’d still like to do a séance afterwards, that’s fine too.”
“Ha! I knew I could talk you into getting naked for me eventually,” Heidi laughed in delight. “You’ve been ogling my body for years now. This whole bare witch project was just an excuse.”
Morgan rolled her eyes but it felt good to be laughing and teasing with her friends again. She hadn’t realized how much pain and fear she’d been carrying around until now.
Until Leo had helped her overcome it.
As if sensing her gaze, he looked up and smiled at her, sending a rush of warm pleasure through her body. Whatever the future might bring, she intended to keep that sexy smile in her life for as long as possible.
A lifetime, if he’d agree to it. And from the way that he was now looking at her, she thought the answer was probably yes.
Additional titles in the Kitty Coven Series
It all started on a cold October’s eve in 1954.
That’s when a group of young witches cast a powerful spell that would forever change their lives and the lives of everyone in the small town of Aspire, New York.
Something Wicca This Way Comes
A short prequel story
Using a token offering from a handsome new stranger in town, a coven of young witches cast a spell to make their home a beacon to others of his kind. But magic can be very specific. By the time they discover that he's a feline shifter, the spell has been set and Aspire, New York will never be the same.
The Bare Witch Project
Book #1
Morgan is the granddaughter of an original Kitty Coven member, but she's never practiced witchcraft before. She's also terrified of cats! But when she finds herself facing some of the biggest challenges of her life, she'll turn to the magic that her grandmother relied upon.
Love Is a Witch
Book #2
Rachel grew up on a small farm on the edge of Aspire. She has always loved animals, but doesn’t feel like there is a place for pets in her new apartment. Besides, she’s too busy trying to keep her brother Matt from making one of the biggest mistakes of his life.
A Yowling Yuletide
A short Christmas story
After being rejected and betrayed by the only woman he’s ever loved, Matt swears off dating completely. He’d rather die alone than have his heart crushed like that again. But the obnoxiously perky redhead that the temp agency sent over will not take no for an answer.
Cheaper By The Coven
Book #3
Heidi loves being free to date anyone she likes and do anything she wants. The last thing she wants is to settle down and be a boring housewife and mother. But she’s finding it hard not to think about the sexy and oh-so-sweet Jerome, even though he has two small children from a previous marriage.
About the Author
Celeste Hall lives in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains with her husband, three daughters and a lazy pack of English bulldogs. When not writing, she enjoys photography, puttering about the garden, and backpacking all over the world. Learn more about her books at www.CelesteHall.com
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Fourteen for 2014
I took a necessary medical leave during the last half of 2012 and all of 2013. For that reason, the titles I’d planned to publish ended up getting pushed back and pushed back until here I am in 2014 with fans sending me daily messages asking when they’ll see the next Seduction series book or the inside to covers I’ve leaked onto Facebook.
As a special kind of thank you to everyone that has stayed with me during my long hiatus, I made a challenging New Year’s resolution. My goal is to publish fourteen titles in 2014. That is more than a title each month!
The entire kitty coven series was inspired by one of my daughters, who has always been an avid cat lover. I originally planned to only write one book – The Bare Witch Project – and dedicate it to her. But as the characters began to develop, I realized that there was a lot more story that needed to be told.
I hope you enjoyed it and will check back for the rest of the series, which should be published within the next couple of months.
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