Geronimo (A Songbird Novel) (20 page)

BOOK: Geronimo (A Songbird Novel)
4.84Mb size Format: txt, pdf, ePub

The next Songbird Novel belongs to:

 

Troy, Cassie, & Felix

 

HOLE-HEARTED

Is due for release in Autumn 2016

 

Cassie Grayson doesn’t know how to be a mom. She’s twenty-two and hardly in a position to care for a kid. But when her twelve-year-old nephew is dumped in her lap, she does the only thing she can: she takes him in.

 

Neither of them have it easy as they try to navigate this unknown path. Cassie must deal with her feelings toward her estranged sister and her own rocky childhood growing up in the foster care system. Felix is still reeling from being uprooted from the only life he’s ever known, and he doesn’t quite connect with his weird, emotionless aunt. The only person he thinks might be mildly okay is Troy Baker, the counselor at his new school.

 

To Troy, Felix and Cassie should be just another case, but they’re not. Something about the hopeless duo captures his heart, and in spite of his hesitation he finds himself falling for both of them. Felix’s quiet strength is endearing, but it’s Cassie’s determination to overcome the demons from her past that chips away at his own walls, daring him to heal her…and maybe, just maybe, fall in love.

 

Can three strangers from completely different worlds create an unlikely family? Or are the holes in their hearts too big to heal?

 

 

**SPECIAL OFFER**

If you’d like to receive an exclusive Songbird novella, plus some extra bonuses for newsletter subscribers only, you can follow this link to find out more:

MELISSA PEARL’S SONGBIRD NOVELS

 

 

MELISSA PEARL’S SONGBIRD NOVELS

 

THE SONGBIRD NOVELS CAN BE PURCHASED ON AMAZON

 

FEVER

Cole & Ella’s story

 

BULLETPROOF

Morgan & Sean’s story

 

EVERYTHING

Jody & Leo’s story

 

HOME

Rachel & Josh’s story

 

TRUE LOVE

Nessa & Jimmy’s story

 

TROUBLEMAKER

Marcus & Kelly’s story

 

ROUGH WATER

Justin & Sarah’s story

 

 

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

 

One of the things I loved most about writing
Geronimo
was Jane and Harry’s trip through Europe—the spontaneous adventure of throwing all caution to the wind and just experiencing life. I am such a planner. I don’t like things being thrown at me and I’m not good at just impulsively doing things. I need to learn to live in the moment more, and it was good for me to write a story that forced my characters to do just that. Life can sometimes be hell, but it can also be beautiful, and stopping to notice even simple things like the warmth of the sun on your skin or the sound of someone’s laughter can make your life more meaningful, and get you through those darker moments.

 

I hope I have given you
a happy moment
while you’ve read this story. As always, I hope it made you feel…and I hope it made you fall in love. The soundtrack is one of my favorites and I have listened to the playlist MANY times while writing the book. The songs are embedded in my heart and make me think of Harry and Jane every time I hear them.

 

Thank you so much for reading this Songbird ovel. I can’t tell you how much of a privilege it is to produce these stories. There are only two more left, plus a couple of Chaos novellas. It’s going to be really weird finishing the collection, but I’m also excited for the things ahead. Thanks for walking this journey with me. It wouldn’t be the same without my lovely readers.

 

xx

Melissa

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

Thank you so much to everyone who had input in producing
Geronimo.

 

My critique readers: Cassie and Rae. Your enthusiasm was magical. Thank you so much for making the book what it is now. 

 

My editor: Laurie. You are so incredibly brilliant to work with.  

 

My proofreaders: I love you guys. Thank you for your time and attention.

 

My advanced reading team: What would I do without you? Thank you so much for your constant support and enthusiasm. 

 

My cover designer and photographer: Regina. I saw the cover image months ago and earmarked it for Jane and Harry’s story. It’s the perfect shot and you made it into the perfect cover.

 

My fellow writers: Inklings and Indie Inked. I love that after all this time, I can still check in with you guys for advice and encouragement.

 

My fan club and readers: You guys are seriously the best! You keep me flying and I’m so, so grateful.

 

My gorgeous husband: Thanks for being so easy to live with. Being with you is the most natural thing in the world. It’s as easy as breathing and I love you for it. Thanks for introducing me to BNL too. I think of you every time I hear one of their songs.

 

My family: You guys are my sunshine. Thanks for the cuddles, the love and your constant believe in me. 

 

My maker: Thank you for filling my life with moments and teaching me how to be grateful. You have given me so much. I’ll love you forever.

 

OTHER BOOKS BY MELISSA PEARL

 

The Songbird Novels

Fever — Bulletproof — Everything — Home — True Love — Troublemaker — Rough Water — Geronimo

Coming in autumn 2016: Hole-Hearted

 

The Space Between Heartbeats

Plus two novellas: The Space Before & The Space Beyond

 

The Fugitive Series

I Know Lucy — Set Me Free

 

The Masks Series

True Colors — Two-Faced — Snake Eyes — Poker Face

 

The Time Spirit Trilogy

Golden Blood — Black Blood — Pure Blood

 

The Elements Trilogy

Unknown — Unseen — Unleashed

 

The Mica & Lexy Series

Forbidden Territory — Forbidden Waters

 

Find out more on Melissa Pearl’s website:
www.melissapearlauthor.com

 

ABOUT MELISSA PEARL

Melissa Pearl is a New Zealand author who trained as an elementary school teacher but has always had a passion for writing and finally completed her first manuscript in 2003. She has been writing ever since, and the more she learns, the more she loves it.

She writes young adult and new adult fiction in a variety of romance genres—paranormal, fantasy, suspense, and contemporary. Her goal as a writer is to give readers the pleasure of escaping their everyday lives for a while and losing themselves in a journey…one that will make them laugh, cry, and swoon.

Other books

Nature of the Game by James Grady
Luke's Dream by Melissa Haag
Against All Enemies by John Gilstrap
Raiders' Ransom by Emily Diamand
Blinded by Stephen White
The Omen by David Seltzer
The Fall of Hades by Jeffrey Thomas
Going Out in Style by Gloria Dank