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A Leprecahun’s Gold, Fairy Magic, and the mystery of her One True Love: THREE WISHES & Weekend Writing Warriors 3-6-16
Last week’s excerpt’s last line:
Abby’s knees chose that moment to give way, and she collapsed into a heap at the base of the tree.
Michael McKnight heard Abby’s plea, felt the waves of magic radiating out to him from the fairy charms she’d acquired, and the instant she’d asked for fairy magic, and put that tiny door at the base of the grand live oak he bent time and space to get to her. Banished for the last ten years for the misuse of his magic—and for hoarding gold—he had spent a life apart from her, one that had literally been a living hell.
“Wake up, Abby!” He’d scared the precious thing to death. “What have I done – ahh, damn it, Abby, don’t do this to me, sweetheart, wake up!”
Getting caught by a human was end-game for any leprechaun, but Michael wanted her to catch him. He’d loved her since they were children, and sometimes he thought he’d dreamed her into life.
But she’d never recognize him now—penance for his sins included the curse of living in this ridiculously tiny body with the green felt hat and shoes.
He cradled her head in his hands, her angelic face graced with freckles, everywhere, and those waving locks of long ginger hair. “Ahh, my Irish lass, through-and-through, you’re overcome with the sight of me.”
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Abigail O’Malley wants to find true love…which is about as easy as catching a leprechaun.
Abigail O’Malley’s world turns upside down when a rival Irishman threatens to take her bar, an historic Savannah landmark, mere days before the start of the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
When she captures a leprechaun with fairy charms, her three wishes include his gold, fairy magic, and the mystery of her One True Love.
Michael McKnight has pined over Abby forever, but will he have time to reveal his true nature and prove he’s up to the task of granting all her wishes before the bad guys close in and destroy Abby’s dreams forever?
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So, what’s the good word, Warriors? How did you find this week’s snippet? Leave a comment if you’re inspired, or click the LIKE button below the post to let me know you’ve been here.
Interesting storyline. He sounds so sweet and caring for her, and I love the last line. Got me to laugh.
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What a terrific backstory, really tugs at the heart.
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The change sounds so dreadful for him but it makes such a fun story. I’m loving it.
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Enjoyed the snippet and what a perfect tale for St. Patrick’s day. 🙂
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He does sound sweet!
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Such a fun story, loved the details of poor Michael’s backstory and feelings for her. Great snippet!
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Aww, what a sweet snippet. I love that he’s been forced to become the stereotype of a leprechaun.
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What a frustrating situation for Michael. I hope true love prevails!
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What a fun story! I love all the details of Leprechaun Law, and I’m definitely a sucker for characters with a history that goes back to childhood. Great snippet!
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I love those stories too, Joyce!
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Here I am in New York chanting Grow Shortie, Grow. She’ll love you more when you Grow. Lovely charming snippet so clever and dear.
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Love your enthusiasm, Charmaine!
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I really like the premise for this story, Paula. Just bought it on Amazon. 🙂 My TBR pile is enormous, but I will get to it. 🙂
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Thank you, Teresa. I hope it brings you some joy.
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If HE had three wishes, I can guess what one of them would be.
Hmm. Three might be a story in this. What would happen in leprechauns got wishes?
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Poor guy, though it is kind of cute that he is stuck in that form. I hope she’ll be able to see him for who is. Great snippet. 🙂
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I’m glad you brought that up, Jennifer. Abby has her work cut out for her in Three Wishes, but she’s one of those characters readers like to root for.
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Fun little snippet. Hopefully he gets *his* wish, and gets her to catch him.
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Thanks, Aston. Glad you stopped by today.
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Aww. Michael is so sweet. I love how he wants her to catch him.
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I know, right, Bonnie. He’s not your typical Leprechaun.
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Such a lovely tender moment. I am really enjoying this story Paula
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Thank you, Kim. Being from Savannah, it seemed like the right thing to do to tell the truth about leprechauns.
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