Free Today: Nocturne, Book 1 of The Guardian of the Opera

On June 4, 2022May 19, 2022 By cherylmahoneyIn Novel News1 Comment

I’m excited to share today that the first book in my Guardian of the Opera series, Nocturne, is currently available free in the Kindle store! If you haven’t started the series yet, want to add an ebook to your paperback copy, or know someone who would enjoy the series, don’t miss this offer! It’s only available until June 8th.

Here’s the book blurb to tell you a little more about it, in case you need to convince a friend!

A delightful retelling of the Phantom of the Opera from a new perspective, exploring love, betrayal, and the masks we all hide behind.

Paris, 1881. Ballet dancer Meg Giry befriends a newcomer to the Opera Garnier, soprano Christine Daaé. As their friendship grows, both women are hiding secrets: Christine is receiving singing lessons from a supposed Angel of Music, and Meg once met a very human Opera Ghost, forever changing her view of the Opera’s specter.

Behind the Phantom’s disguise is Erik, a man of many talents and many masks. When he falls in love with Christine, he can’t resist at last allowing himself to be seen. But love without trust can only lead to heartbreak, as events escalate and the Phantom of the Opera begins to lose control.

With strange events unfolding and the pieces failing to add up, Meg tries to unravel the truth about the Phantom – and about Christine. Meg will discover that not all is as it seems and the masks we can see may be the least concealing ones.

Fans of the beloved Phantom of the Opera story as well as newcomers to the tale will enjoy this story of mystery and romance set at the Opera Garnier. Enjoy seeing characters you think you know, and come away with a new view of the Phantom of the Opera.

Launch Day: Entr’acte & Guardian Collection

On December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 By cherylmahoneyIn Novel News1 Comment

They’re here! If you want to complete your bookshelf of Guardian of the Opera stories, today’s the day. We’ve been counting down, and now it’s launch day. You can buy your own Kindle copy of Entr’acte, or get a paperback or Kindle collection of Entr’acte, Overture and The Confessions of Christine Daae in one volume.

If you haven’t yet started the series, I have good news for you too: Book 1, Nocturne, is free on Kindle right now! The deal only lasts through the weekend, so don’t miss it.

I’ve always loved spending time in this world, and I hope you’ll enjoy these extra chances to visit with these characters. I know they’re not the Book 4 people have asked for…but I think they make a fun addition to the trilogy!

In case you missed it earlier, here are descriptions for each of the new releases:

Entr’acte

Fans of the Guardian of the Opera trilogy will enjoy this assortment of bonus material. Featuring deleted scenes, essays and an extended author interview, it adds new layers to the trilogy, as well as providing the chance to spend a little more time with favorite characters. Spend Christmas at the Opera Garnier with Erik and Meg, gain new insight into Jammes with a bonus chapter from her point of view, and learn the stories behind the objects in the Phantom’s parlor. Enjoy these and more in this special companion to the series.

Collection

Bundled together for the first time, this collection offers in one place the companion stories and bonus materials related to The Guardian of the Opera trilogy. Overture gives glimpses into the earlier lives of the principal characters years before their most famous story began, with three short stories focused on Erik, building the Opera Garnier; Meg Giry, dreaming of dancing; and Christine Daae, a young girl on the beach with her scarf. The Confessions of Christine Daae retells the primary trilogy from her point of view, unmasking her true feelings throughout. Entr’acte offers bonus materials in deleted scenes, essays and an extended author interview. Fans of the trilogy will enjoy these extra opportunities to enter the world of the Phantom of the Opera.

Entr’acte Count-Down: 1 Day

On November 30, 2021October 27, 2021 By cherylmahoneyIn Novel News1 Comment

I’ve been counting down this week to my newest book, which will be out tomorrow on December 1st! Entr’acte is a collection of bonus material connected to my Guardian of the Opera series. Plus, I’m putting out a paperback combining Entr’acte, The Confessions of Christine Daae, and Overture.

Today’s quote is from a very special item in the collection – until almost the end of the process, Accompaniment included a chapter about Christmas. It got cut in the end, but I’ve included it for you in Entr’acte as a kind of Christmas short story. I think you’ll enjoy spending the holiday with Erik and Meg!

Look for Entr’acte and the combined collection tomorrow – and you can pre-order today!

Entr’acte Count-Down: 2 Days

On November 29, 2021October 26, 2021 By cherylmahoneyIn Novel NewsLeave a comment

I’ve been counting down this week to my newest book, which will be out on December 1st! Entr’acte is a collection of bonus material connected to my Guardian of the Opera series. Plus, I’m putting out a paperback combining Entr’acte, The Confessions of Christine Daae, and Overture.

Today’s quote is from an alternate version of a key romantic moment in the series. In the published book, that scene is from Erik’s point of view, but Entr’acte offers the same scene from Meg’s point of view, providing some different insights. And since I made readers wait almost three full books for that scene, why not give it twice?

Look for Entr’acte and the combined collection on December 1 – and you can pre-order today!

Entr’acte Count-Down: 3 Days

On November 28, 2021October 26, 2021 By cherylmahoneyIn Novel News2 Comments

Today’s quote is from one of the essays in Entr’acte, where I share about my two trips to the Opera Garnier in Paris, and how those visits influenced the writing of the series. Also – pictures included!