Pantheon Girls

Pantheon Girls Synopsis Cassie Burke never believed in second chances. If something didn’t work out, then it was never really meant for her. In the years following two heart-wrenching breakups, she kept her life simple. She focused her energy on her career and best friends of over thirty years, Jenn and Maggie. Tight since their high school days in the 80s, they’ve weathered many storms. The most tempestuous being Deana, who had briefly joined their “pantheon” and stirred things up as only a beautiful lost soul can, testing their friendship and the strength of Cassie’s heart. Now as Cassie, Jenn, and Maggie plan a celebration for their fiftieth birthdays, none of them are prepared for the whiplash changes their half-century mark year has in store. Least of all Cassie, who discovers a second chance with Deana might be just what her heart needs. Praise for Jean Copeland Spellbound —co-authored with Jackie D “The story is a mixture of history and present day, fantasy and real life, and is really well done. I especially liked the biting humor that pops up occasionally. The characters are vibrant and likable (except the bad guys, who are really nasty). There is a good deal of angst with both romances, but a lot of ‘aww’ moments as well.”—Rainbow Reflections “Spellbound is a very exciting read, fast-paced, thrilling, funny too…The authors mix politics and the fight against patriarchy with time travel and witch fights with brilliant results.”—Jude in the Stars “[T]he themes and contextual events in this book were very poignant in relation to the current political climate in the United States. The fashion in which existing prejudices related to race, socioeconomic status, and gender were manipulated to cause discord were staggering, but also a reflection of the current state of things here in the USA. I really enjoyed this aspect of the book and I am so glad that I read it when I did.”—Mermaid Reviews The Ashford Place “[A] charming story that I can recommend to anyone who likes a well-written mystery with a good dose of romance.”—Rainbow Reflections “Another enjoyable story from Jean Copeland with a bit of a difference. I think this book is definitely one to enjoy with a glass of wine near the warm fire.”—Les Rêveur The Revelation of Beatrice Darby “The Revelation of Beatrice Darby at its epicentre is a story…of discovering oneself and learning to not only live with it but to also love it. This book is definitely worth a read.”—Lesbian Review “Debut author Jean Copeland has come out with a novel that is abnormally superb. The pace whirls like a hula-hoop; the plot is as textured as the fabric in a touch-and-feel board book. And, with more dimension than a stereoscopic flick, the girls in 3-D incite much pulp friction as they defy the torrid, florid, horrid outcomes to which they were formerly fated.”—Curve “This story of Bea and her struggle to accept her homosexuality and find a place in the world is absolutely wonderful…Bea Pantheon Girls Brought to you by eBooks from Bold Strokes Books, Inc. http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com eBooks are not transferable. They cannot be sold, shared or given away as it is an infringement on the copyright of this work. Please respect the rights of the author and do not file share. By the Author The Revelation of Beatrice Darby The Second Wave Summer Fling The Ashford Place Spellbound One Woman’s Treasure Swift Vengeance Poison Pen Pantheon Girls Pantheon Girls © 2023 By Jean Copeland. All Rights Reserved. ISBN 13: 978-1-63679-338-2 This Electronic Original Is Published By Bold Strokes Books, Inc. P.O. Box 249 Valley Falls, NY 12185 First Edition: May 2023 This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission. Credits Editor: Shelley Thrasher Production Design: Stacia Seaman Cover Design by Jeanine Henning eBook Design by Toni Whitaker Acknowledgments I could not keep doing what I love so much without the support of a legion of amazing women: Sandy, Rad, and all the ladies behind the scenes at Bold Strokes Books, especially my editor, the delightful Shelley This book is for all the women out there who know how to be Chapter One Cassie Burke and her best friend, Maggie, sat across from each other