Daughters Of Midnight Series by Ellen Dugan

Daughters Of Midnight, an enchanting new series by Ellen Dugan Book One: Midnight Gardens The beating heart of any garden is magick... Drusilla Midnight, a successful children’s book author, returns home to the sleepy little riverside village of Ames Crossing, Illinois. Recently divorced, she is planning to take some personal time to put her life in order, and to reconnect with her grandmother and two sisters... moreDaughters Of Midnight, an enchanting new series by Ellen Dugan Book One: Midnight Gardens The beating heart of any garden is magick... Drusilla Midnight, a successful children’s book author, returns home to the sleepy little riverside village of Ames Crossing, Illinois. Recently divorced, she is planning to take some personal time to put her life in order, and to reconnect with her grandmother and two sisters. Descended from a long line of herbalists and wise women, Dru is determined to reclaim her family’s traditions and practices. While she was away, the family property has become overgrown and fallen into a state of disrepair. Drusilla resolves to take on the task of restoring the grounds herself, and to bring back to life the enchanting gardens that have inspired her books. However, a troubled, angry young girl and her attractive guardian, Garrett Rivers seem to constantly interrupt Dru’s master plan for solitary soul searching. The last thing Dru was looking for was love, and it will take a touch of the garden’s natural magick to make her learn to trust again. For even the wisest of women must learn that love can spring up unexpectedly into their life, take the strongest of hearts by surprise, and change their path forever. less

Midnight Masquerade: Book 2 in the Daughters Of Midnight series How much trouble can a little magick cause? Gabriella (Ella) Midnight is the dependable middle sister of her family. Working from home, where she likes it best, she designs both websites and the occasional book covers for her clients. But she has a little secret—she’s head-over-heels in love with the hunky owner of the local garden center. The problem is, Max thinks of her as his best friend... moreMidnight Masquerade: Book 2 in the Daughters Of Midnight series How much trouble can a little magick cause? Gabriella (Ella) Midnight is the dependable middle sister of her family. Working from home, where she likes it best, she designs both websites and the occasional book covers for her clients. But she has a little secret—she’s head-over-heels in love with the hunky owner of the local garden center. The problem is, Max thinks of her as his best friend. When her clients throw a fancy masquerade party to celebrate the grand opening of their winery, Gabriella decides to cast a glamour on herself to bolster her confidence. With the hopes that if she’s finally brave enough to tell Max her true feelings he will see behind the mask of friendship she’s been wearing for the past two years and love her in return. But the magick takes an unexpected twist, and Gabriella’s evening doesn’t turn out quite how she planned. In the shadows of the old house on the cliffs, she meets Philippe Marquette, and the enigmatic Frenchman is the last thing she would have ever expected to conjure into her life. Seems that glamour spell ended up working...maybe a little too well...and in a way she never would have imagined. However, there is always a price to be paid for magick, and when Gabriella realizes what the cost of her spell is, she is forced to keep an even bigger secret. In one night the path of her life has irrevocably changed and now she must face the consequences of the midnight masquerade. less

Midnight Prophecy: Book 3 in the Daughters Of Midnight series The prophecy awaits... Camilla (Cammy) Midnight is the youngest sister of the daughters of Midnight. Organized and confident, the pink-haired wise woman has her future all neatly mapped out. She is on the brink of launching her own business, and Camilla has no time for distractions or romance. Camilla meets Jacob, the landscaper in charge of redesigning the gardens of the old haunted house on the cliffs... moreMidnight Prophecy: Book 3 in the Daughters Of Midnight series The prophecy awaits... Camilla (Cammy) Midnight is the youngest sister of the daughters of Midnight. Organized and confident, the pink-haired wise woman has her future all neatly mapped out. She is on the brink of launching her own business, and Camilla has no time for distractions or romance. Camilla meets Jacob, the landscaper in charge of redesigning the gardens of the old haunted house on the cliffs. The rugged, single father is unquestionably attractive, and his five-year old son is absolutely adorable. Despite herself, Camilla is smitten, until she realizes that the landscaper is a skeptic. While Jake has been captivated by Cammy and her edgy style, she tries to dismiss him and his narrow-minded attitude. What he assumes is all a joke, for Camilla is an essential part of who she is. Nevertheless, something keeps pulling the two of them together. Destiny, it seems cannot be denied. Now Camilla and Jacob must solve a one hundred and seventy year old mystery that links both their families with a tragic part of history from their beloved hometown. Something seems to have the local ghost ramping up her activity, and even Jacob has to admit that there’s something spooky going on in that old mansion on the cliffs. Camilla knows magick, but she never expected to deal with historic prophecies and curses. Can a skeptical man learn to believe in magick? Can a wise woman, embrace the fate that was prophesied for her almost two centuries before? less

An old family prophecy spoke of a hidden star, and now she’s been found. Estella Flores Midnight is recently unemployed, on her own and broke. At the darkest point of her life, she discovers that her paternal grandmother is not only living, but that the woman has been searching for her—for years. If that wasn’t shocking enough, Estella learns that she has three half-sisters as well, and they’ve all invited her to come and stay with them... moreAn old family prophecy spoke of a hidden star, and now she’s been found. Estella Flores Midnight is recently unemployed, on her own and broke. At the darkest point of her life, she discovers that her paternal grandmother is not only living, but that the woman has been searching for her—for years. If that wasn’t shocking enough, Estella learns that she has three half-sisters as well, and they’ve all invited her to come and stay with them. With nothing to lose, she travels to the historic riverside village of Ames Crossing, Illinois. A loner by nature, Estella isn’t completely comfortable with the Midnights and their generosity. She’s barely arrived when she discovers a family wedding is days away, and at the reception Estella comes face to face with a man who seems oddly familiar. Chauncey Marquette is a dead ringer for his infamous ancestor Pierre-Michel Marquette. However, there’s more to the Midnights than meets the eye. Estella can accept and even embrace her family’s wise woman traditions, but unfortunately she has bigger problems. It seems that the past and the present are now running in circles. Dreams, déjà vu, and waking visions begin to plague Estella which forces her in to looking for reasons as to why. Are the memories of a pair of star-crossed lovers from the 1840’s somehow magickally influencing her actions? All Estella wanted was a chance to make a new life for herself—the past should stay buried where it belongs, but clearly the local ghosts have other ideas. less

There are many dark secrets in the village of Ames Crossing, Illinois... To the locals, Amanda Beaumont is the classy and soft spoken librarian who dates Deputy Zakary Parker. She lives quietly, content with her cat and cherished books in the old house at the base of the cliffs. But, the truth is nothing like it seems as Amanda is actually a daughter of Midnight, and the keeper of a chilling heritage. Amanda is a Guardian, and duty bound to protect the village... moreThere are many dark secrets in the village of Ames Crossing, Illinois... To the locals, Amanda Beaumont is the classy and soft spoken librarian who dates Deputy Zakary Parker. She lives quietly, content with her cat and cherished books in the old house at the base of the cliffs. But, the truth is nothing like it seems as Amanda is actually a daughter of Midnight, and the keeper of a chilling heritage. Amanda is a Guardian, and duty bound to protect the village. If you thought she was scary when your library books were overdue, you should see her at her other job. In her secret profession she takes on only the most severe paranormal cases, and battles the evilest of foes... The closer she gets to Zakary, the more complications her duty causes her. Preserving the illusion of the reserved librarian is playing hell on her romance with the deputy. As a Guardian, her calling requires that she maintain her cover, and keep the paranormal world hidden from the public. But secrets, even old ones, have a way of revealing themselves. Can Zakary accept the truth of who she really is? Or will the kind and handsome Deputy be her undoing? less

Welcome back to the village of Ames Crossing, Illinois where the past and the present are eerily intertwined...Estella Flores Midnight has been residing in Ames Crossing with her new-found family for a year. While many things have changed, a few have stayed the same. The daughters of Midnight are all wise and magickal. The village and area remains extremely haunted. And lastly—try though she may—Estella is still attracted to Chauncey Marquette... moreWelcome back to the village of Ames Crossing, Illinois where the past and the present are eerily intertwined...Estella Flores Midnight has been residing in Ames Crossing with her new-found family for a year. While many things have changed, a few have stayed the same. The daughters of Midnight are all wise and magickal. The village and area remains extremely haunted. And lastly—try though she may—Estella is still attracted to Chauncey Marquette.Street-wise and strong, Estella can handle any situation or physical opponent. However, there’s something about Chauncey Marquette that throws her every damn time she’s around him. They couldn’t be more different. Chauncey, a former race car driver, has seen the world. Handsome, privileged and elegant, he once partied with the rich and famous. Estella on the other hand was a military brat who worked as a bartender and a bouncer, doing whatever was necessary to make ends meet and to survive.The supernatural events that Estella has experienced over the past year have changed her entire perspective on magick and the paranormal. But now, she is being haunted by the spirit of an ancestor, the tragic Victoria Midnight. The Victorian-era ghost wants something from Estella and in an effort to get it, the spirit’s manifestations have been growing increasingly violent.To protect those she loves, Estella will have to put everything on the line in order to end an almost two hundred year old haunting. For it is becoming clear that Estella’s destiny lies not only in the little riverside village...but also with one man. less

Welcome back to Ames Crossing! The spooky riverside village that boasts paranormal phenomena, curses, ghosts, and a family of wise-women who work to keep the balance of good and evil in check.Twelve years ago, Arianna Beaumont fled Ames Crossing. Determined to start over, she built a whole new life for herself. Now as an archeologist, Arianna is happiest when she’s digging into the mysteries of the past... moreWelcome back to Ames Crossing! The spooky riverside village that boasts paranormal phenomena, curses, ghosts, and a family of wise-women who work to keep the balance of good and evil in check.Twelve years ago, Arianna Beaumont fled Ames Crossing. Determined to start over, she built a whole new life for herself. Now as an archeologist, Arianna is happiest when she’s digging into the mysteries of the past. A few weeks off to spend time with her family has turned into a surprising opportunity to dig deeper into the local legend of an infamous river pirate from the 1800s.Rafe Tremaine is thoroughly annoyed that his young daughter, Caroline, has found valuable antique coins in their backyard. To his dismay, word of her discovery has slipped out, and now there are amateur treasure hunters, and pirate enthusiasts sneaking into his yard. Worse, Caroline insists that a ghost is haunting her because she’s discovered his hoard.Rafe reluctantly agrees to allow Arianna to dig a test pit on his property. He certainly doesn’t believe in ghosts, and he’s suspicious of any beautiful woman. Arianna is only interested in the excavation, and not some surly auto mechanic who runs hot one moment and cold the next. No matter how attractive he might be...As Arianna begins her work and unearths gold coins and other valuables, it soon becomes clear that the Reaver is not merely a legend. Her precognitive dreams have shown her that the Reaver is a malevolent spirit consumed with attacking anyone who disturbs his cache. Despite the danger and the odds, Arianna and Rafe are about to discover that a chance at finding true love is infinitely more precious than any pirate’s treasure. less