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Runaway Fate: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Moonstone Cove Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Hunter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 4,281 ratings
It’s paranormal women’s fiction for lovers of magic, mayhem, and a solid afternoon nap (when they can squeeze one in.)

Katherine wasn’t looking for anything extraordinary in her life. She had a job she loved, a husband she adored, and a home in the beautiful seaside town of Moonstone Cove.

Okay yes, she worked too much and had fallen out of touch with all her friends, but that happened to everyone, right? And sure, she was feeling a little creaky in the mornings and couldn’t drink coffee after noon, but that was just life in middle age.

Four minutes was all it took for fate to run away with anything that resembled normal. Now Katherine is trying to place mysterious psychic visions into her previously ordered life. She’s playing referee between a displaced Southern mama and a sarcastic mechanic with a chip on her shoulder. And her quiet life has been upended by a mysterious rash of violent acts by students at her school.

Thankfully, her new friends have powers of their own, and together they just might discover who or what has it in for the quiet citizens of Moonstone Cove.

Runaway Fate is the first book in the hot new Paranormal Women’s Fiction series, Moonstone Cove by USA Today bestselling author, Elizabeth Hunter, author of the Elemental Mysteries, The Irin Chronicles, and the Glimmer lake series.
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Moonstone Cove, paranormal womens fiction, psychic romance, kindle unlimited
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Are you ready for:

  • Unapologetically accomplished women
  • Sudden psychic shenanigans
  • Unruly cephalopods named Fred

The Moonstone Cove trilogy is now complete!

Elizabeth Hunter hits another home run with this first novel in Moonlight Cove series.

--Booknerd, Bookseller, and Bibliophile Blog

  • Runaway Fate
  • Fate Actually
  • Fate Interrupted

Elizabeth Hunter

USA Today and International Bestselling Author

With the publication of the Glimmer Lake series and the Moonstone Cove trilogy of paranormal women's fiction books, Elizabeth Hunter has only added to her impressive family of supernatural romance and mystery!

These books feature mature protagonists, psychic adventures, and heart-melting romance; they also dive into complex worlds and explore the universal bonds of love and friendship that Hunter's readers have come to expect.

Read more Elizabeth Hunter:

  • Elemental Mysteries
  • Irin Chronicles
  • Elemental Legacy
  • Love Stories on 7th and Main
  • Cambio Springs Mysteries

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#1 Humorous Fantasy
#1 Metaphysical Fantasy e-books
#1 Urban Fantasy (UK)
#1 Metaphysical Fantasy (CA)

Another PWF home run! For those that absolutely loved the Glimmer Lake series, get ready to dive into the perfect book for you. ...there are so many surprises waiting for you in Moonstone Cove that will keep you burning through the pages well past bedtime.
--This Literary Life

Runaway Fate....a brilliant book that is fated to run to the top of the charts and onto your favourite books list!
--Kimberly, Goodreads reviewer

Elizabeth Hunter hits another home run with this first novel in Moonlight Cove series.
--Booknerd, Bookseller, and Bibliophile Blog

You will find laughter, heartbreak, tears, heart-pounding moments and warmth in Hunter's latest novel, I cannot wait for readers to get their hands on it.
--Danielle, Goodreads Reviewer

I want to move to Moonstone Cove!
--Tricia, Goodreads reviewer

It's smart, nuanced, and more than I ever could have imagined. Elizabeth Hunter has such a brilliant imagination, and I always enjoy seeing how her stories are going to play out.
--Norma, Goodreads reviewer

Another aspect of this story that really snagged my attention was Katherine and Baxter's relationship- it's rare to read a book which showcases mid-life romance with the level of radiant charm and comfort that we see in these two.
--Maegs in Wonderland

Elizabeth Hunter has done it again! 'Runaway Fate,' is such a brilliant read.
--Gigi, Goodreads reviewer

If you are a fan of Elizabeth Hunter's "Glimmer Lake" series, you'll be a fan of her newest PWF offering, Runaway Fate.
--Janine, Goodreads reviewer

Oh man, I loved this book so much! I think Katherine and Baxter are my new favorite couple!
--Carrie, Goodreads reviewer

I really enjoyed getting to know these new characters and the town of Moonstone Cove. I have a feeling that this is the beginning of something beautiful, and I'm looking forward to reading Megan and Toni's stories next!
--Jaime, Goodreads reviewer

She makes every single person so damn relatable and real. This book was no different. I loved it so much!
--Alison, Goodreads reviewer

Hunter did a masterful job bringing the reader into small-town academia and the mind of a brilliant, but socially awkward physicist.
--Nicole, Goodreads reviewer

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Moonstone Cove is chock full of:
🤓 Unapologetically accomplished women
🔮 Sudden psychic shenanigans and
🐙 Unruly cephalopods named Fred

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08GQW1554
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Recurve Press, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1941674581
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Moonstone Cove
  • Best Sellers Rank: #95,843 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 4,281 ratings

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ELIZABETH HUNTER is an eleven-time USA Today bestselling author of romance, fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in Central California and Addis Ababa, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family.

She has published over fifty works of fiction and sold over two million books world-wide. She is the author of the Elemental Mysteries, the Glimmer Lake series, the Irin Chronicles, and other works of fiction. She writes contemporary romance under the pen name, Lizzy Hunter.

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Customers find this paranormal mystery novel engaging and well-written, with a fascinating storyline that moves along nicely. They appreciate the character development, particularly the humorous and relatable personalities, and the intelligent female protagonists who become psychic sleuths. The book features excellent character relationships, with one customer noting how the women save lives through bonds of friendship, while another mentions the unique combination of powers and personalities among the characters.

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a wonderful start to a new series with a fantastic beginning.

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"...since that distinction clearly belongs to Jane Austen, the superb pacing, to the riveting resolution of the mystery was just so well crafted...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as a well-written mystery that is highly enjoyable and relatable.

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"...of the three women at the center of this novel, are believable and relatable if you are or have been in your mid to late 40s...." Read more

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"...and their relationship they are science-y people and off beat but very loving and perfect for each other. I enjoyed this very much." Read more

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Customers appreciate the intelligence of the women characters in the book, describing them as smart and empowered, with one customer noting how they become psychic sleuths.

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4 out of 5 stars
Great series starter!
I’ve never had a chance to sample Elizabeth Hunter’s novels so when I saw this book pop up on amazon when I was searching for something paranormal, I decided to take a chance and read it. WOW! I’m really glad I did! This book held me captive for hours! I love the idea that three women come together to solve a mystery after learning they each have psychic powers. I also think it’s pretty cool that each book will feature one of the three women from their newfound friendships. I will admittedly miss Katherines POV (she’s extremely sharp and intellectual; made me feel like I did when I was in college for psychology) but I know Toni’s story is going to keep me just as entertained. Before I end this review, I want to mention that this book is much more serious than cozy mysteries. Sure, readers of that genre will still probably enjoy this one, but the subject matter is much heavier than those in a cozy. This one may contain triggers from some people (gun violence, potential suicide, and harm to an animal). Cozy mysteries are typically a lot lighter and don’t have triggers. This book does! If you enjoy Elizabeth Hunters novels or are simply looking for something refreshing and compelling, then I recommend grabbing a copy of Runaway Fate! I enjoyed this book way more than I thought it would and felt an easy connection with the characters. 𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • Nikki JS
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing New Series - Ladies of Moonstone Cove
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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    This was another amazing creation by Elizabeth Hunter. Following the the awesome trio of Glimmer Lake, we are introduced to another trio, except this time they are complete strangers to each other. From the onset of the first page, it went from intriguing, to exciting , to just plain exceptional. I must say, the first chapter was a great way to start this new series.

    Whereas the Glimmer Lake ladies were already besties when their abilities came to them, Katherine, Toni and Megan were all complete strangers living in Moonstone Cove. They all happened to be at the Gym on the same day when their abilities came to them, and one event that they all played a part to stop from happening, brought them together. From the point they all saw each other again at the police station, was a start to a best friends relationship. They eventually all work together to shed light on the mystery that Elizabeth Hunter has created and threw them into. It starts with Katherine, and a connection to the first event and the school she and her husband, Baxter, are professors at, and from there you will not be able to stop turning the page. As this first book is from Katherine's POV, we get to see her relationship with Baxter, and you will be envious. It also explores Katherine's background more, and the lack of friends she has and needs. Thus, leading to the developing friendship with Megan first and then Toni. The mystery surrounding the crazy event at the gym, was just the start, and the three work together. Their banter so funny at times, it had me laughing out loud.

    Each lady has their strengths and weakness, and each of them comes from a different background. All three ladies are so well written and so relatable. I believe anyone who reads this book is able to identify to at least one of these ladies, since they are so different from one another. How Elizabeth comes up with these characters is unfathomable to me, but they are wonderful.

    I highly recommend you pick up this new series of Elizabeth Hunters. She has a writing style that is so easy to read and her characters are so well developed. The words just flow effortlessly from the page to your eyes to your brain, and you can't help but devour each and every page until you have come to the end. I was implanted into the book and felt I was the fourth character in the group of budding best friends. You really do feel like you are part of her stories. This is the start to another great trio of books, following these three awesome ladies. I loved all three of them.
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  • Elle G.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great series starter!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021
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    I’ve never had a chance to sample Elizabeth Hunter’s novels so when I saw this book pop up on amazon when I was searching for something paranormal, I decided to take a chance and read it. WOW! I’m really glad I did! This book held me captive for hours! I love the idea that three women come together to solve a mystery after learning they each have psychic powers. I also think it’s pretty cool that each book will feature one of the three women from their newfound friendships. I will admittedly miss Katherines POV (she’s extremely sharp and intellectual; made me feel like I did when I was in college for psychology) but I know Toni’s story is going to keep me just as entertained.

    Before I end this review, I want to mention that this book is much more serious than cozy mysteries. Sure, readers of that genre will still probably enjoy this one, but the subject matter is much heavier than those in a cozy. This one may contain triggers from some people (gun violence, potential suicide, and harm to an animal). Cozy mysteries are typically a lot lighter and don’t have triggers. This book does!

    If you enjoy Elizabeth Hunters novels or are simply looking for something refreshing and compelling, then I recommend grabbing a copy of Runaway Fate! I enjoyed this book way more than I thought it would and felt an easy connection with the characters.

    𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Elle G.
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Great series starter!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021
    I’ve never had a chance to sample Elizabeth Hunter’s novels so when I saw this book pop up on amazon when I was searching for something paranormal, I decided to take a chance and read it. WOW! I’m really glad I did! This book held me captive for hours! I love the idea that three women come together to solve a mystery after learning they each have psychic powers. I also think it’s pretty cool that each book will feature one of the three women from their newfound friendships. I will admittedly miss Katherines POV (she’s extremely sharp and intellectual; made me feel like I did when I was in college for psychology) but I know Toni’s story is going to keep me just as entertained.

    Before I end this review, I want to mention that this book is much more serious than cozy mysteries. Sure, readers of that genre will still probably enjoy this one, but the subject matter is much heavier than those in a cozy. This one may contain triggers from some people (gun violence, potential suicide, and harm to an animal). Cozy mysteries are typically a lot lighter and don’t have triggers. This book does!

    If you enjoy Elizabeth Hunters novels or are simply looking for something refreshing and compelling, then I recommend grabbing a copy of Runaway Fate! I enjoyed this book way more than I thought it would and felt an easy connection with the characters.

    𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  • monadh
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a delightful, well-crafted campus mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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    Runaway Fate is Elizabeth Hunter’s 4th novel writing as part of the Paranormal Women’s Fiction (#PWF) collective, an association of female writers of paranormal fiction, centering their stories around mature women in the middle of their lives instead of the typically young and clueless heroine. The first three books, the Glimmer Lake trilogy about three long-time women friends in a small town that after a traumatic event suddenly develop paranormal abilities, were quite well-received and successful. This first book in the Moonstone Cove trilogy has a slight connection to the previous books, but it focuses on a new group of women who didn’t know each other before the traumatic event that unleashes their psychic abilities has them bonding. They are from wildly different backgrounds, and normally wouldn’t have struck up a friendship.
    The heroine of this book, Katherine Bassi, is a physicist, with a fullfilling career at the local college, happily married to another absent-minded professor. They don’t have children, but are still very much in love and in tune with each other. Although Katherine is well liked by her colleagues and her students, she doesn’t have any close friends. But trying to solve the mystery that surrounds their shared traumatic experience lets these very different women become friends…

    I really loved this book, everything from a great (though maybe not the greatest) first sentence, since that distinction clearly belongs to Jane Austen, the superb pacing, to the riveting resolution of the mystery was just so well crafted. I also like how well grounded in reality and well researched this story was; it just made the paranormal elements / psychic abilities of the three women so much more believable, as they appear so plausible. And last, but not least, I also really liked the campus-setting, which reminded me a bit of Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers, which sort of was the first campus mystery. I can’t wait to see what the three friends get up to next, what mystery is going to test their abilities and how the dynamic between them is going to develop. Next up is Toni, the mechanic with empathic abilities, and aside from the mystery, we are also teased with more of a romance, since at the ripe age of 41 Toni is still single…
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  • Regina O Brien
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2020
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    Shannon has written another fantastic edition to this series,Bree is in hit again, someone wants her dead and out of the picture,so much so she ends up in prison for ex-husband's death,all her friends come up with a plan to break her out & try figure out what's going on, while running from the law she meets new friends,learns some new things about the past and present and learns some hard lessons,this story has it all, murder, betrayal,love,friendship and some zombies 😉,some heartbreaking moments and laugh out loud moments,a fantastic read that will have you hooked till the end, can't wait for the next adventure fantastic read from the first page,three very different women enter a gym and go through a scary event that gives them powers and changes their lives completely,at first they are confused and don't know what to do but are drawn to each other and become fast friends, Katherine is a professor at the college but starts to get suspicious that something strange is going on as her visions are becoming more frequent,as the ladies start to get a handle on their powers they are drawn into the mystery and going on an amazing journey of intrigue,love,heartbreak, friendship and danger, absolutely love the dynamics between these characters and kept me hooked till the end,can't wait to see what happens next
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  • KatW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Lots of Fun!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2022
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    Loved the storyline. The character interaction really made the book for me...comedy, frustration and the love between Bax and Katherine!!! Beautifully written! Highly recommend this book not just because this is an author I really enjoy.
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  • Bookaholic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Runaway Fate
    Reviewed in Australia on December 9, 2020
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    I love these PWF books by Elizabeth. And Runaway Fate definitely engages your attention, as you find your self diving into the world of Katherine and her new friends! I didn’t want to put this book down! I highly recommend it to all!
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  • Ira W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing book!
    Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2020
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    Okay, this book was simply amazing! I was giggling or snorting while tearing through it, frantically turning page after page because it was so captivating and I needed to know what was happening and, of course, who did it!
    The perfect mixture of a charming intriguing heroine and her friends investigating in a mystery that kept me guessing and second-guessing and turning the pages while at the same time telling a wonderful story of friendship and love and shared laughter - and shared wine, of course. Such an amazing book and promising start to a new series, I really can't wait to read Toni's story in the next book!
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  • Valerie Kemp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story
    Reviewed in Australia on November 25, 2020
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    Tried to make this book last a few days but read it in one sitting. Worst part is having to wait for the next one.
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