Caper Magic by Veronica Lynch
A little bit about Author Veronica Lynch…
A retired nurse and former victim advocate, I have been writing for the past 20+ years and saw my first book published in 2004. Since then I have been published in both novel and novella length fiction all romances or romantic suspense. I was inspired to put my thoughts onto paper while spending many many years as a nurse, then as an advocate, to dispel the myths and mysteries surrounding victimization as well as medical situations. “It Ain’t Always Like TV or the Movies” is my mantra.
I am a believer in standing for those in need who are being victimized by those in power whether it be an intimate partner or from the civilian world. In this day and age, apathy is not an option. If we do not stand for those in jeopardy, who will–for someday they will come for us and there will be no one to stand for us.
All of my books can be found at the Wild Rose Press, under the authors names Veronica Lynch or Kat Henry Doran. I have a book coming out in early 2026, a novella length romance set on the DownEast coast of Maine.
This is a spotlight on “Caper Magic” by Veronica Lynch
Caper Magic (a contemporary romantic novella) Blurb
      P.I. Nick Forrester comes to Cape Brendan ostensibly to assist with Caper Madness, a month-long celebration of everything Halloween. In reality, he is tracking a woman on the run and within days of his arrival is confronted by Annunciata Doyle, a vivid reminder of a pain-filled past.
         After retreating to Cape Brendan in defeat and humiliation, Nunie Doyle’s only hope was to make the best of forced retirement. There, in this quaint tourist town on the far eastern edge of Lake Ontario, she has earned the love and respect of new friends and neighbors—all the while putting her talent for helping women to good use.
         With the mutual goal of making Caper Madness the best ever, Nick and Nunie fight tooth and nail on the personal level, each discovering a new side to the other, sides that make them consider making drastic changes for the rest of their lives.
      This attraction: complete madness—or sheer magic?
Veronica’s favourite scene from Caper Magic…
         Hank let out a holler just before a huge toothy grin spanned the borders of his gaunt cheeks. “Top o’ the marnin’ to ye, Missus!” he cackled to someone exiting the front door of the stone cottage next door.
         Taking the concrete steps to the sidewalk in two lithe moves, a woman dressed in a slinky dress the color of ripe tomatoes glanced their way and responded in a distinct Irish brogue. “And the ass end of the day to ye, Mistur Pierpont.”
         Intrigued by rich tone of her voice, Nick craned his neck and found one of the witches from yesterday’s parade—minus the droopy velvet hat—passing within steps of Hank’s porch. A bulging garment bag hung over one arm; she looked headed in the direction of the pier at the end of Vincentian Lane. Damned if right then a wind didn’t jump up off the lake and mold the filmy length of scarlet against each curve of her body. Long black hair—and there seemed to be a good ten pounds of it—flowed over her shoulders, caressing her body like a lover as she marched toward Dingle Pier. When his heart bumped into a trip hammer beat, Nick reminded himself to breathe.
         “Ferget yer broom, Missus?” Hank called out to her retreating back.
         “In the repair shop,” she replied over one shoulder, winging that glorious onyx hair away from lips painted to match her dress. “Gettin’ fitted with a couple of those fancy turbo boosters, it is.”
         Hank chuckled, then went back to his coffee. “Turbo boosters. That Nunie Doyle sure is a pistol.”
         An invisible fist reached down to grab Nick’s gut in a vise. As recognition flared, long buried rage took a slow crawling path up his spine.
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Congratulations on the publication of your book, ‘Caper Magic’, Veronica. Your introductory scene leaves the reader wanting more.
thanks, Meryl. From you, that is high praise and it’s much appreciated.
Veronica Lynch
Enjoyed the excerpt very much. Nunie really does seem like a pistol!
Hi, Kara
thanks for your note. I appreciate it very much. And yes, Nunie, aka the Black Mamba, is a real pistol.
Veronica Lynch
Congrats!
Good luck and God’s Blessings
PamT
thanks, Pam!!
I appreciate the time you took to look things over and respond.
Veronica Lynch
Congratulations, Veronica. I really enjoyed your excerpt – very enticing!
Good evening, Hywela
thank you for your comments on the excerpt. The words are taken from family who are directly from County Mayo and taught Nunie all she knows about Gaelic curses.
Veronica Lynch