Marie-Claude Bourque

Author of Mystical Romance and Fantasy

“So you have come for her, at last.”

Angele Bellefontaine~ ANCIENT WHISPERS

marie-claude@mcbourque.com

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"A sexy story combining action and characters you won't forget!"

-- New York Times Bestselling author Bob Mayer

ANCIENT WHISPERS

“Make love to me, sorcerer. Show me your powers.”

Gabriel is the youngest member of the Priory of Callan—an ancient Celtic brotherhood of cursed sorcerers and alchemists, each with deadly abilities and each haunted by a tragic past. Tortured by the devastating loss of his fiancée in 1755, Gabriel wants nothing more than to reunite with his soul mate.

Two and a half centuries later, Gabriel is still searching for his love. And then he finds Lily Bellefontaine. Cool-headed and practical, she has no memory of Gabriel. But she also can’t deny the pull of attraction drawing her under his seductive spell, urging her to give in to the…

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"Bourque has a lush, lyrical style that combines the best of Marion Zimmer Bradley and Sherrilyn Kenyon."

"Powerful, sexy...seductive"

-- RT BOOKreviews

"All I can say is WOW! Read this book. It's wonderful."

-- Kate Douglas, author of the Wolf Tales and DemonSlayers series

"Mystery, fantasy, and suspense that kept me reading until the end! Ancient Whispers was everything it promised and more!

-- Terry Spear, author of Seduced by the Wolf

"Powerful imagery and true-to-life rituals make this book sing!"

-- Deborah Blake, author of Everyday Witch A to Z

"Witchcraft elements...taken from real life sources -- Celtic traditions, Zen Buddhism, and even quantum physics (plus a little Dungeons and Dragons, of course!"

-- Andrew Shaffer, author of Great Philosopher Who Failed at Love

"An infinitely romantic and creative premise to life. Skillfully blending fantasy and reality, [Bourque]'s created a very powerful female character who steals the show."

-- RT Book Reviews

"Readers will relish this enjoyable tale as love is tested by reincarnation and a malevolent mage."

--"The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews

"You will enjoy the ride — the ups, downs and every pretty little bump in between!"

-- Bitten by Books

"Bourque develops a world of mages and sorceresses unlike any other. I look forward to reading more from this talented debut author."

--Night Owl Reviews

"The Priory of Callan series is going to be set right there next to Sherrilyn Kenyon's books on my fav's shelf. That's how much I enjoyed this book.” read more...

-- A Book-Lover Review

"Murder, mayhem, and the mystery of a past love come together to create an unforgettable mystical romance. This is definitely worth staying up late to read." Highly Recommended.

--Brenda Gayle Reviews

"Ancient Whispers is an original and complex dark paranormal romance .... a very sensual story filled with magical rituals and Celtic lore."

--Book of Secrets Reviews

"The entire world Bourque has created is magical, and I'm not simply talking about the literal magic in the story. I look forward to reading more."

-- The ROMANCE READER Reviews

"A tale of immortal love and magic."

-- Peace Love & Reviews

"I had a VERY hard time putting this book down! ...romance, action, uber sexy male lead, and uber sexy supporting male characters... I did not want it to end!"

-- The Book Junkie's Bookshelf Reviews

M-C's Mystical Emporium Blog

"Powerful, sexy...seductive"

--RT BOOKreviews

WINNER OF AMERICAN TITLE V

Dorchester ~ May 25, 2010

ISBN: 978-0-505-52833-9

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News...

05.25.10 ~ ANCIENT WHISPERS hit the shelves of bookstores everywhere!

10.05.09 ~ Marie-Claude is now an active member of SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America)

05.09.09 ~ Marie-Claude was on TV! Radio-Canada did a feature in her great adventure of winning the American Title and get her first book published!

04.24.09 ~ ANCIENT WHISPERS WON THE AMERICAN TITLE V!!!!!

Appearances...

April 23: Borders, Redmond, WA: Signing and debut authors panel: 6:30-8:30 pm

April 27 - May 2: RT Booklover Convention 2010: Social Networking 101 panel: Wed Aprril 28- 2:30 p.m.

Sept: Olympia RWA-Chapter: Writers Workshop

Oct. 2010: Emerald City Writer Conference - Bellevue WA: Workshop: Your Submitting Package: Blurb, Query and Synopis (M-C Bourque & Leah Hultenschmidt)

marie-claude@mcbourque.com