“The proud little house before her was built with grey stones, ranging from a very dark slate to a soft dove grey and all the shades in between. The dark, glossy leaves of the climbing roses covered most of the stonework on the first floor. Their trailing branches obscured all but the windows and front door. The roses were in full bloom and she could smell the sweet scent of the abundant pink blossoms from where she stood under the trees.”

The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg. 107

“”Let go of me. You don’t understand, my books are in there. I need to save them. Please,” she begged, tears clogging her throat.

The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.103

“From the tin, he removed a bag of loose herbs and a small metal tea ball. He filled the tea ball and lowered it by its chain into the cup of hot water. The two women watched transfixed by his graceful movements.”

The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.91

“Only a few of the candles remained unlit. The flames from the others danced and weaved, making the red containers glow like rubies. These had been lit for Ian.”

The Enchanted One by Lora Deeprose pg.85