Journey (The Sonar Series #1.5)
New Adult Paranormal Romance
Date Published: April 25, 2014
True Love may cost a price, if the greater good preordains that you are the sacrifice.
There are always two sides to a story. Melanie Wilhelm's begins after she moves from Australia and starts her senior year at Cashmere High. On her first day, she bumps into a mysterious guy, and they form an instant connection. They become friends and he shares his deepest secret with her. As they grow closer, their relationship amplifies and becomes binding. Strange things occur, but instead of worrying, Melanie's feelings intensify.
The excitement of New Year's Eve approaches, and so does Jason's most devastating revelation of all. She learns his ultimate truth and is now spun into his chaotic web. The danger rises and hard choices must be made. By being with Jason, Melanie may have to sacrifice more than her heart. It may cost her life.
Melanie's Evanescent Journey ties into books one and two of The Sonar Trilogy. From spiraling twists to devastating plots, her journey will make you question fate and true love.
Is fate something you can control? Some believe it's in the hands of what you behold.
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Review
There was a nice balance between the love story aspect and the Paranormal. This novel is not short in length, I think just because it is more of in between story, it is classified as a 1.5.
I like the fact that I have understanding of Melanie now and look forward to reading about her in the next book, whereas from the first novel I could have taken or left her.
EXCERPT
The following Friday night Jason and I were in the family room
eating pizza. After we finished eating we decided to watch a movie. I had never
seen the Underworld series before, and now he had me hooked. We were on
the sofa, watching the fourth movie. He had me lying across his chest. Jaden
came into the room and seemed surprised to see us.
“Hey, Jaden.”
“What’s up?” Jason said to him. Jaden rolled his eyes, didn’t
reply, and walked away. Jason lifted us up on the sofa. “I will be back in a
second.”
“Okay.”
He followed Jaden. I was going to stay put until I heard Jason’s
voice rise. I bolted up and went into the kitchen. Harmony was in there also.
Jason was in his face and looked pissed. Jaden appeared concerned, like he was
trying to convince him to do something. None of them saw me.
“What’s your problem?” Jason asked, gritting his teeth.
“I don’t think you should have her around with everything that’s
going on,” Jaden replied.
Were they talking about me?
“She doesn’t have anything to do with this,” Jason said.
“I think you are taking it too personal. He doesn’t mean any
harm,” Harmony said to Jason.
“It’s not right to involve her further, and you know it,” Jaden
interrupted.
“We don’t even have all of the facts,” Jason countered.
“We know enough. You are just too blind to see it.” Jaden threw in
his face.
They were talking about me, but why? None of it made sense. The
last statement Jaden said pushed Jason over the edge. He shoved Jaden in his
chest so hard he flew back into the refrigerator and slipped to the ground. He
got up fast and pushed Jason back.
“Guys, stop!” I yelled, frantic. Jason pushed him again and tried
to get him in a wrestler hold. Thank goodness Harmony rushed into the crossfire
and somehow managed to separate them. She had both of her arms extended, one
hand on each of their chests.
“You guys better cut it out right now! Don’t make me tell you
twice!” She commanded.
They stopped struggling against her. Did she have a black belt in
karate that they obeyed her so readily? Jason looked at me, frowned, and bit
his lip. He seemed embarrassed by his actions. He walked toward me and pulled
me from the kitchen quickly. In the hallway he said, “I’m sorry about that. Do
you mind if we go back to your place?”
“Sure, but what’s going on?”
“Let’s talk about it in the car.”
Jason gathered my things and had me out of the house before I
could blink. He didn’t want me around his siblings; that was clear. He had
picked me up from my house so we were in his car. He blew out his breath, and
his forehead was furrowed. He was deep in thought and didn’t seem like he
wanted to talk.
“Are you going to tell me what that was about?”
“We are having some family problems.”
“Yeah, that’s obvious. What does it have to do with me?”
“Nothing.”
“That’s not what your brother thinks.”
“My brother doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”
“Well, your sister seemed to agree.” He didn’t answer. “Why does
your brother dislike me?”
He looked at me apologetically. “Mel, my brother and sister like
you just fine.”
“Why did you push your brother then?”
“We have been bumping heads for a while. Things just added up.”
“I don’t buy it.”
“Mel, you’re being paranoid. You are reading too much into this.
My brother and I have argued before. We are both hotheaded, so sometimes things
get heated.”
“I think there’s more going on than you are telling me. It’s clear
you don’t want to share. Just drop me off. I don’t want to talk about it
anymore.” I crossed my arms against my chest and looked out the window.
“Mel,” he said, pouting. I ignored him, and he sighed.
At the next stoplight, he put the car in park. What was he doing?
He undid his seatbelt and lunged at me. I was shocked at his aggressiveness. I
was worried, irritated, and scared, but all of my emotions unraveled in the
kiss. It was explosive. He pushed his tongue into my mouth and the watermelon
substance expelled. He kissed me like his mouth was made for mine. Within
seconds desire pulsed inside every vein in my body. I kissed him back fiercely
and pulled his hair. He moaned, and then several people started to blow their
horns. The light was green. He pulled back, breathing heavily, and drove on
through the intersection.
“Are you talking to me now?” he asked.
I still felt high from his tongue of ecstasy. Why was I mad
again? “I’m talking, but I don’t like you keeping me in the dark.”
“My family and I will get it sorted out, okay. But I don’t want
you to think you are the cause of the problem. That’s not the case. Are you
really not going to let me come in?” he asked, pulling into my driveway. A few
minutes ago I would have said no, but after the way he kissed me, I couldn’t.
He kissed me that way on purpose just so he could have his way with me.
I have wanted to be an author since I was fifteen years old and grateful to have accomplished this dream. I have three wonderful children and a husband who defines the person I am today. I work full-time as an Ultrasound technologist in Sugarland, Texas.
I have very vivid dreams and a wild imagination. I like to read, watch tons of TV shows, and movies. I’m addicted to romance and get a thrill out of action and suspense. I write New Adult Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Paranormal-Romance.
In the Sonar series it was fun to explore different elements of Sci-fi romance and create various realms of powers for my characters. I want to show my readers that Sci-fi can be fun, but also traumatic. I hope you guys enjoy the Sonar Series.
Email: BrandyTruly25@gmail.com
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Thank you for the great review, My Reading Addiction. I' m glad you enjoyed it and like Melanie's Pov. I had a lot of questions about her myself, so that's why I decided to write her story. Thanks again for your support.
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