Just Jack is out now. I love fantasy characters and stories, and wanted to write a tale a little different to the darker supernatural beings I usually gravitate toward. Though he can have his moments of naughtiness, I’ve taken the character of Jack Frost and given him a romantic makeover. I really enjoyed writing this story and adding my own twist to Jack’s character and the folklore about him, and even better, the tale allowed me to combine some of my favourite things– winter, fantasy, and romance.
Blurb
When the line between fairy tales and magic, and the real world become blurred, can love really conquer anything?
Leo Marsh is having a bad day. He just caught his boyfriend cheating on him, and not for the first time, then he falls, quite literally, for a man who has to be too good to be true.
When Leo slips and falls on some ice in front of Jack, Jack sees something all too familiar in Leo’s eyes. For over fifty years, Jack has existed in a solitary life of ice and bitterness. Just like Leo, he was betrayed by a man he loved, and swore no one would ever break his heart again: he gave up on love, and it seemed love had given up on him.
But if by fate or magic, Jack and Leo find their paths crossing for a second time, and with a little guidance from friends, dare to take a chance on each other. The problem is, Jack isn’t the charming and uncomplicated guy Leo thinks he is. When Jack gave away his ability to love, he became something else, someone cold and unloving. He became Jack Frost.
As Jack and Leo get closer, Jack is left torn and confused. Jack yearns for anything that reminds him of his humanity, but the truth is, he feels nothing, not warmth, not love, and he knows he might never be able to love Leo the way he deserves to be loved.
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Excerpt
Cramming his hands in his jacket pockets, Jack looked at the ground, and with the toe of his boot, he drew a circle in the snow. Adding eyes and a smile, Jack admired his masterpiece for a moment. It wasn’t quite right. He crouched and held his hand over the simple drawing. Slowly, he pulled back his hand. The soft flakes quivered. He teased the snow, rearranging the picture, then straightened up. The image’s smile was gone, replaced with a frown.
“Hello, Jack,” he said to the drawn face.
With a heavy sigh, he dragged his foot across the image, wiping the sidewalk clear. If only it was that easy to wipe away the morose feeling from inside him.
He rubbed a hand over his face and took a deep breath. There was a smile on his lips as he looked ahead at the elderly gentleman making his way toward him.
“Too cruel?” he asked himself.
Maybe. Jack smiled. Or maybe not. He wiggled his fingers and felt the cold air surge between them. This was who he was—the bringer of mishaps, ice, and mischief, and of the frost on the window panes.
He was Jack Frost.
Giveaway
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About Meredith
Meredith Russell lives in the heart of England. An avid fan of many story genres, she enjoys nothing less than a happy ending. She believes in heroes and romance and strives to reflect this in her writing. Sharing her imagination and passion for stories and characters is a dream Meredith is excited to turn into reality.
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Just Jake sounds very interesting.
Lovely cover 🙂
I love the look of this *heads to Love Lane*
I love Fall, the leaves and all the different colors. Love the smell in the air and how it’s not to hot or to cold.
My fave season is summer; love the sun and heat. Living in a country which feels that winter is almost 6 months long….summer it is.
Fall is my favorite season. At least early fall when it’s not to hot or cold.
Jack Frost definitely stopped by my house last night. Sounds like a good read to curl up with and a cup of hot chocolate.
Favorite season: Summer. Lazy days, out of school, and time to relax. Jack Frost sounds good.
Sounds amazing. And I love the cover.
Just bought it!
Sounds like a hoot to read, cannot wait,to get my hands on it!
My favorite season is Spring since things start coming back to life after the long, cold Winter. And Just Jack looks like it might fit into that thought pretty nicely. 🙂
My favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. I like it cool, but not cold. 😉
OMG! I absolutely love the sound of this! I love retold fairy tales! ahaha.. I so look forward to reading! 😀
Oh yeah, also, my favorite season is fall. Because I love the absolutely breathtaking colors that come from it. :3
I love summer. I get cold too easily. Marie.mattingly88@yahoo.com
Love the cover so blue-ish!!
And summer is my favorite season!
Just like it to be hot and warm, with the sun shining and everywhere green with flowers blooming