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John’s THE SEXTH SENSE…
“A stimulating erotic journey into the paranormal.”
—Romance Junkies on Kiss and Dwell
“An exciting, sinfully sexy story that will have a reader’s mind on one thing:
What is going to happen next?”
—The Romance Readers Connection on Kiss and Dwell “A sensual tale you
won’t want to miss!”
—Romance Reviews Today on Kiss and Dwell
“Excitement, mystery, strong emotion and the paranormal combine in this
wonderful story.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Ghosts and Roses “Highly romantic,
Shiver and Spice is sure to bring a smile to your face.”
—CataRomance.com
“A provocative and sexy series, THE SEXTH SENSE is a reader’s delight.”
—CataRomance.com on THE SEXTH SENSE series
“Hauntingly beautiful.”
—Joyfully Reviewed on Ghosts and Roses
If all ghosts are this hot, I want to be haunted, too!”
—Coffee Time Romance on Kiss and Dwell
Dear Reader,
I’ve been anxiously waiting to tell Charles Roussel and Nanette Vicknair’s
story, and from the e-mails and letters I’ve received, I know you’ve been waiting
to read it! Well, here it is, and I must say that I was thrilled to finally let all of
you know the truth behind the tension that has existed between these two
characters for twelve years.
THE SEXTH SENSE miniseries is near and dear to my heart. So naturally,
the eldest Vicknair (not to mention the most complex of them all) has warranted
a spot as one of my all-time favorite characters. Nanette was a high-spirited teen
when she met sexy, dashing Charles Roussel. And like any teenager, she let her
heart and her hormones lead her into a relationship that, in her mind, was “till
death do us part.” Unfortunately, it almost never turns out that way, and
Nanette’s relationship was no different. Her heart was broken.
But now, twelve years later, the guy she never got over is back. And he’s
making it a point to torment her—body and soul—on a regular basis.
I hope you enjoy Live and Yearn—Nanette and Charles’s story—as well as
all the other tales in THE SEXTH SENSE miniseries.
Please visit my Web site, www.kelleystjohn.com, to win a fabulous New
Orleans vacation giveaway, learn the latest news about my recent and upcoming
releases, and drop me a line. I love hearing from readers!
Happy reading!
Kelley St. John
LIVE AND YEARN
Kelley St. John
TORONTO • NEW YORK • LONDON
AMSTERDAM • PARIS • SYDNEY • HAMBURG
STOCKHOLM • ATHENS • TOKYO • MILAN • MADRID
PRAGUE • WARSAW • BUDAPEST • AUCKLAND
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelley St. John’s previous experience as a senior writer at NASA fueled her
interest in writing action-packed suspense, and she also enjoys penning steamy
romances and quirky women’s fiction. St. John is a two-time National Readers’
Choice Award winner and was elected to the board of directors for Romance
Writers of America. Visit her Web site at www.kelleystjohn.com.
Books by Kelley St. John
HARLEQUIN BLAZE
325—KISS AND DWELL
337—GHOSTS AND ROSES
349—SHIVER AND SPICE
397—FIRE IN THE BLOOD
409—BED ON ARRIVAL
To the amazing, talented group at the Writing Playground:
Problem Child (Kimberly Lang), Instigator (Kira Sinclair), Angel (Danniele
Worsham), Smarty Pants (Alexandra Frost) and the Playground Monitor
(Marilyn Puett).
Check them out at www.writingplayground.com.
(P.S. If you haven’t already purchased Kira Sinclair’s debut Harlequin Blaze
novel, Whispers in the Dark, go buy it—now!
And watch for more remarkable debuts
from this group. They’re going places!)
Contents
Introduction
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Epilogue
Introduction
DEEP IN THE HEART OF THE BAYOU, the Vicknair plantation holds a
notable place amid the winding curves of Louisiana’s formidable River Road.
Though the force of hurricane Katrina left the once mighty plantation in the
worst physical state it’s seen in its two hundred years, the home still proudly
stands, its namesake family keeping vigil over its survival as diligently as a
loving spouse residing at a soul mate’s sickbed.
Surrounded by cane fields and showcased by a magnolia-lined driveway, the
home would seem worthy of salvation based on its heritage alone. But there is
another reason to save the noteworthy estate from the demolition currently
claiming so many of Louisiana’s antebellum homes post-Katrina. The Vicknair
plantation doesn’t merely provide sanctuary for the living—it offers a much-
needed sanctuary…for the dead.
Since they first moved to St. Charles Parish nearly two hundred years ago,
each generation of the Vicknair family has aided wayward spirits who have
difficulties crossing over, helping them find out what’s wrong and make it right,
so they can find their way through to the other side.
The newest generation understands their duty to continue the family tradition
and protect their secret. The youngest Vicknairs, now predominantly in their
twenties, help spirits on a regular basis, perfecting their talent with every
crossing.
Nanette, Tristan, Gage, Monique, Dax and Jenee, the six cousins currently
performing Vicknair medium duty, realize that when a lavender-tinted envelope
materializes on the infamous tea service in the plantation’s sitting room, it’s time
to help a spirit. Their grandmother Adeline Vicknair may be long dead, but she
still wants her assignments handled in a timely manner.
Thankfully, her grandchildren know to heed her call and to follow the simple
rules associated with helping spirits, rules that have been handed down from
generation to generation. Most of those rules are easy to follow, some, such as
