The Master of Whitehall is a contemporary paranormal romance novel set in historic Charleston, SC, where Katelyn Corbin, a thoroughly modern twenty-one year old college senior, faces the prospect of restarting her life after the brutal murder of her parents. She soon finds love, healing and a brand new life in a most unexpected avenue.
This story follows Katelyn from her hometown just outside Atlanta to her new school in Charleston. There she meets James Dubois and is deeply intrigued by him from their first meeting; feeling as if he has touched her very soul. The more she considers him, the more intense her interest becomes. He is for all appearances a wealthy patron of the arts at her school. He is tall and handsome with a strong persona; a young widower, living alone in a huge, but beautifully restored old plantation house called 'Whitehall'. Their friendship soon turns serious, becoming a full on relationship as Katelyn falls madly in love with him. James soon makes his love for her just as obvious. Their lives begin to blend, twisting and turning, as they continue to grow closer.
After several strange incidents, Katelyn begins to develop a series of unsettling questions about her new love. However, she knows that after facing the catastrophe of her parent’s deaths, she can face anything life throws at her. She begins looking at the questions, searching her own soul; finally deciding that she must know the answers. When she confronts him, dark secrets surface to make Katelyn question whether or not to continue their relationship. She soon discovers James' true nature; confirming her fears that he was indeed not the man she thought, but the man she feared him to be.
The confirmation of her suspicions are shocking to her, turning her world view on its side. She is forced to acknowledge things about herself and her world that she never thought possible. She discovers that old folklore and fairy-tales are real in a world where vampires live and love side by side with humans. With her new found knowledge, Katelyn realizes she must make a choice to live with or without James. She quickly decides to adapt her life and adjust her beliefs in order to continue her relationship James. Katelyn continues to uncover other secrets, discovering another existence, as she begins the journey of a new life with James. Their love for each other develops and continues to grow as he assists her to close the gaping wounds left by the tragedy of her parent’s murders, giving her full closure in a completely unique manner. The story reaches a highly emotional and completely unforeseen ending that fully illustrates Katelyn's personality of love and care for those around her.
The Master of Whitehall unfolds over the course of nearly a year, and features flashbacks that more fully develop each of the characters, offering insights into their personal histories. The story is narrated in first person perspective by Katelyn as she offers a window into the world of possibilities of love between mortal and immortal.
The Master of Whitehall will also appeal to the readers of Rachel Caine's 'Morganville Vampires', Charlaine Harris’ ‘True Blood’ series, Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles', and L.J. Smith’s ‘Vampire Diaries’.
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