by Christina Channelle
Release Date: 10/11/13
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Romance
Synopsis:
Foreign, or rather unfamiliar, would be the word I would use to describe how I felt.
Faintly, I could hear the glimmer of voices surrounding me in this dark haze, caressing my ears like skin against silk. I felt like I was in a cocoon of sorts, protectively enveloped, quietly drifting in some far-off place. I wanted to stay that way forever.
But we all know that what you want never really seems to happen in the real world.
Something’s not right in Mia’s head.
The first thing is that her name isn’t Mia. In fact, she has no clue what her name is—who she is. All that she knows is that she’s not like the ones who found her: Dante with his kind blue eyes, Amy with her child-like demeanor, James with his questioning gaze.
And Briggs.
The one she cannot decipher no matter how hard she tries.
As Mia tries to fit in with these people, a strange occurrence is amidst outside. And as she finally remembers who she is …
Well, let’s just say that things get a little more complicated.
I opened
my eyes but had to squeeze them shut against the harsh lights. My lids felt
swollen, heavy with fatigue. My eyes burned, tears leaking from their corners.
It was
the most uncomfortable of feelings.
I must
have been dreaming.
“Hello?”
Although
the word seemed alien to me, almost as if I had never heard it before, I
instantly understood its meaning. The voice that had spoken was warm, making me
feel as if I were suddenly sitting in front of a fireplace, wrapped in a heavy
blanket, flames crackling. The heat of the word practically licked my skin.
Again, I
tried opening my eyes, this time a bit more cautiously. Blinking, I slowly
adjusted to the artificial lights, now able to see.
I found
myself staring back into a pair of bright blue eyes, a look of wariness in
their depths. For a brief moment I couldn’t look away as I stared up at him.
Then he cleared his throat and glanced away, as if uncomfortable with my gaze.
With the spell of his eyes broken, it was then that I noticed I was lying on
the ground—no, on hardwood floor.
And with
not one, but three interested faces peering down at me.
I sat up,
then winced at the abruptness of my movement, bringing my hand to the back of
my head.
Pain, my mind
whispered.
“Careful
now.”
I
directed my eyes toward the person who had spoken such kind words. It was the
first person I had noticed, the one with the blue eyes and the warm voice. His
voice was deep and calming, and as I sat there I tried to think of the emotion
I should be experiencing. Inhaling softly, I closed my eyes, ignored the
painful throb in my head, and waited for the proper term to flutter into my
mind.
Gratitude.
“Where
did you come from?”
Satisfied
I had found the correct word, I opened my eyes again to the voice speaking to
me. It was a pleasant voice, reassuring to say the least, and immediately
captured my attention.
At that
moment, I didn’t notice the black hair atop his head, a striking contrast
against his blue eyes that looked like I was staring into an ocean. I didn’t
notice that the corners of his eyes crinkled up when he smiled kindly at me,
complementing the single dimple in his right cheek. By just looking at him,
anyone could tell that he was someone who knew how to laugh. But I didn’t
notice any of that.
All those
things I would notice later.
Christina: Alright, guys! Another day, another interview. Today I bring in the lovely Amy Nolan. She busted free from the confines of her apartment building, courtesy of three brawny dudes, and she’s here to chat with us. Hi, Amy!
Amy: Hi! Sooooo happy to be here. I can’t even contain myself.
Christina: I can see that, Amy. You can’t seem to sit still.
Amy: Sorry.
Christina: That’s okay. No need to pout. Let’s get on with some questions, the very reason you’re here. People want to get to know a bit about you.
Amy: That’s amazing, I love people! Ask away, ask away.
Christina: Okay. Let’s start easy. What’s your favorite color?
Amy: Pink, of course. Every shade imaginable.
Christina: How about music?
Amy: I love Adele, Christina (you and her have the same name, you know) and Florence (everybody should love Florence). Oh, and Maroon 5. That Adam is dreamy…
Christina: That he is. What about your favorite show?
Amy: Glee! The Bachelor and the Bachelorette. Basically anything that involves love and singing.
Christina: Twilight or Vampire Diaries?
Amy: Twilight! They’re so much friendlier, don’t you think?
Christina: Right, Amy, dear. I hear you like to bake and made a business out of it. What’s your favorite cupcake?
Amy: Oh, that’s easy. Vanilla cupcake with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts, topped with coconut shavings. Mmm, I want one right now…
Christina: I’m right there with you on that. How about you make some when you’re done?
Amy: I would love to.
Christina: Yum … I mean, great! Next question: What’s your favorite fashion accessory?
Amy: My choker, of course. It’s a gift from my wonderful friend, James. He’s a dreamboat, let me tell you.
Christina: I bet he is. Dog lover or cat lover?
Amy: Kittens! They are the cutest thing ever. I met a girl with eyes just like a kitten’s. I even named her. Mia. Sounds almost like, meow.
Christina: You named a … girl?
Amy: Yeah. I know, sounds crazy. But it’s a long story.
Christina: Right. Well, that seems to be all the questions I have for you today. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Amy: Can I do it again sometimes? I can even bring Dante and James. I don’t know about Briggs though.
Christina: Absolutely, Amy. Wait! Before you go, about those cupcakes…
A dreamer, Christina Channelle holds two degrees in health sciences but has always had a passion for writing. You will find her reading other young adult novels, or typing up a new story on her computer. When not writing, Christina spends her free time at the movies, listening to music, or eating sushi. She's a reality TV junkie and has a close relationship with many characters on TV that have been a topic of many heated discussions among friends. She resides in Ontario, Canada.
Her next project is the YA Paranormal Romance, REAP, to be released October 11, 2013.
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