Introduction

Appreciation

We’d like to thank the many people in our lives who contributed in one way or another to the writing of this book. Our spouses, children, and grandchildren, brothers and sisters—our unconditional fans.

Thanks to our BETA readers, writers’ group, and grammar guru who make us look gooder than we is. [Bad grammar intended.] Our fellow author friends with whom we chat daily to exchange ideas, encourage, maintain sanity, and laugh.

Mostly, we thank God for the talent he has given us. We hope to hear you say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant,” even about this creative work.

Thank you and God bless you all!

~Tom and Lynn

Dedication

To Elsa, Tech Support for my life

—Tom

To Paul, you entangled my heart over fifteen years ago and I have never regretted saying “I do.”

~ Lynn

Introduction

Love, creatures, and photons—can the best minds in the world untangle this mashup? Do they want to?

The corporate facility known as VEIL wants to be the first in the world to achieve maximum quantum entanglement. This revolutionary project could produce computers rivaling the human brain, unbreakable encryption, and faster-than-light communication.

But during an initial full-scale test, something goes terribly wrong, creating a portal that entangles our world with another dimension. Through this portal comes a menagerie of fantastical creatures, escaping the wrath of their loveless ruler and drawing them to the love found in our world.

What caused the explosion? Why are investigation efforts thwarted? Who is the mysterious shadow? Will the creatures’ fascination enhance or interfere with the amorous relationships sprouting up in the community? Amidst these fantastic happenings, can these couples find their Happy Ever After?