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    Carousel Magic
    Carousel Magic
    Carousel Magic
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    Carousel Magic

    By LaVerne St. George

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    Thomas Martin, a Pittsburgh businessman, never lets feelings get in the way of doing business. As the new owner of the Rocky Rapids Amusement Park, he's determined to replace the park's vintage carousel with a video game arcade. For town mayor Ginger Fairchild, the carousel is not just a ride, but part of her family history. She grew up enjoying the carousel and is determined to fight Tom to save it. Can Ginger help Tom see the magic in the carousel? Can the carousel work its magic on them both? A contemporary romance novella suitable for readers of all ages.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaVerne St. George
    Release dateJul 9, 2013
    ISBN9781301943197
    Carousel Magic
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    LaVerne St. George

    Award-winning author LaVerne St. George has published novels both traditionally and as an indie author and is known for her delightful, satisfying sweet romances and believable characters. Since elementary school, writing and reading have been staples in her life, but when she received a college care package from her aunt including Kathleen Woodiwiss’ The Flame and the Flower, she caught romance fever and never looked back. A librarian by training, LaVerne’s instinctive answer to almost any question is “Let’s look that up!” Her research inspires her choice of story, and she happily writes in the contemporary, historical, inspirational and paranormal romance subgenres. A fan of sea turtles, topical crossword puzzles, and happy endings, she now lives with her husband in the piedmont of North Carolina halfway between the ocean and the mountains, just where she likes it.

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      Carousel Magic - LaVerne St. George

      CAROUSEL MAGIC

      By LaVerne St. George

      Copyright 2013 LaVerne Z. Coan

      Smashwords Edition

      This book is also available in print from the author (www.LStGeorge.com) and at most online retailers.

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      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Dedication

      About the Author

      Connect with LaVerne Online

      Other Books by LaVerne St. George

      Special Excerpt from A PRIVATE PROPOSAL

      For Mom

      You helped me appreciate carousels and the gift of reading.

      Special thanks to my critique group—Linda, Beth, and Shelly. You’ve been beside me all the way with encouragement and chocolate!

      CHAPTER 1

      Rocky Rapids Amusement Park lay waiting in the morning mist. At least, that’s the way Ginger Fairchild always thought of Rocky Rapids in the spring. As it had for over one hundred years, the park held its breath and waited for the coming summer season. Waited for the families to visit. Waited to come to life.

      Ginger shivered in the cold and fished her gloves from her coat pockets. If all went well with her meeting this morning, the park could look forward to many more seasons of fun and laughter. If not…

      She refused to think further. Instead, she studied the buildings along the concrete path leading to the entrance gates. She saw no steel or chrome, but wooden food stands with fancy carvings and shuttered windows. She saw old-style amusements created for an earlier time.

      History, she thought. History was all around her. Even in the old carousel, so quiet and still. She turned to gaze lovingly at the ride. Chipped paint, broken parts, and worn wood met her eyes. Her grandfather had carved several of the horses on this ride, so she felt a deep connection to it.

      She had often donated her time to the Friends of Rocky Rapids. The Friends were committed to restoring the carousel and maintaining the park. Seth Adams, the former owner, had welcomed their help. Then last year, Mr. Adams had died,

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