The Good Teacher
Lorraine Carey
Got
Family Secrets?
Every family has a skeleton in the closet—right? Most families
have secrets but some are darker than others.
So is the case with The Good
Teacher, book 1 of the Women of the
Willow Wood Trilogy.
Daniella Reyes knew from early on she had a strange gift but
wasn’t sure how to define it at such a young age. She’s a strong emapth and
sensitive. She’s felt the physical pain and emotional abuse from others, not to
mention her ability to communicate with animals.
It’s not until her early twenties that she learns of her gifts and
becomes aware of a most ancient and secret society of women living in New
Mexico. Another surprise is that her own aunt is a member! This comes at a time
when Daniella’s life is about to be thrust into the world of the
Supernatural—and not by her own choices.
Something
wicked this way comes!
~ An excerpt from The Good
Teacher
"There
is no cure for this gift you possess, only a means to control it. That's the
secret—to control and use it for the good of all intended. I happen to know
Josephina Deluna has a class over at Desert Mirage for sensitives and empaths.
You'll learn how to ground and protect yourself there."
Something
told me she knew much more about this than she was letting on. I flashed back
to my day at the shop when Josephina’s eyes had lit up at the mention of my
aunt's name.
"So,
who's this Josephina lady, anyway?"
"I told
you: I met her years ago when I attended the Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales
where we had a close-knit group for women. The two of us seemed to hit it off,
and one day she invited me to her shop. I even took a few of her classes. She's
what you would call a “white witch."
"You . .
. you took classes? And from a witch?" I was taken aback by her
confession—my family were devout Catholics.
"She's
well-versed in the art of the old ways of the Women of the Willow Wood and
their worship to Santa Muerta. I'm still a Christian, Daniella. Do you think
I'd have a shrine to our Lady if I weren't?
"This
gift runs in the family. It can be of great benefit if you use it wisely. If
you don't, it can destroy your life and the lives of those around you."
I looked at
her in amazement. "Tell me about these Women of the Willow Wood." I
was picturing women with long robes,
traipsing around the woods at midnight.
Book 1 is available @ Amazon
