Book Blurb:
Secrets. Lies. Deception. For the past six years, Samantha Hunt has lived with the belief that the untimely death of her parents was the result of an unfortunate accident—that by the cruel hand of fate, she had been left an orphan. But it was a lie, a terrible lie told to her by those who wanted to keep her in the dark. And the truth... when revealed, will change her life and haunt her forever.
Suddenly plagued by a series of events which find her in danger and in need of a savior, Samantha is repeatedly rescued by the mysterious and elusive Shadow—a stranger who seems to know more about her past and the tragedy which befell her family, than she does. Drawn to him despite the antagonism she feels whenever in his presence, Samantha soon discovers that Shadow is not what he appears to be. Determined to learn his true identity and why he has come to Mystery Falls, the small town in which she has spent all of her seventeen years, Samantha not only uncovers the secrets he refuses to share, but also the truth about her own past. A truth which forces her to acknowledge that things are not always as they seem, and sometimes, not even those close to you can be trusted.
Resolved to seeking justice for the unwarranted death of her parents, Samantha embarks on a journey which brings her perilously close to her own demise. Can Shadow use his angel powers to save her yet again, or this time, will he be too late.
Review:
I really enjoyed this book.It was an easy read and flowed well.I read it in one night because I just had to know how it ended.
Samantha lives with her Uncle Mike and her annoying and malicious cousin Claire, who makes her life a living hell every chance she gets. Samantha lost her parents in an accident when she was 11 years old.A year after moving in with her aunt, uncle and cousin,Sam's aunt leaves.Claire blame's Sam for her mother abandoning her so she does everything to aggravate Sam.
Sam loves to go to the woods to get away and have some peace and quiet,but one day a trip to a her favorite spot almost cots her,her life.Thankfully she is saved from the bear that was about to attack her by a handsome stranger,who refuse to give her his name.To Sam's amazement and horror,this new stranger is now a student at her school. But he acts like his encounter with her never happened.On top of that,he seems to be dating her cousin Claire now.
The new handsome stranger,Shadow, keeps tell Sam he isn't good for her but he keeps showing up every time she is in trouble. They seem to argue every time they meet.Finally he admits who or what he really is but doesn't tell her the real reason he is in Mystery Falls.
Sam has become convinced that her parents' death may not not have been an accident. As Shadow and Sam grow closer he tries to convince her to let it stay in the past and not pursue the truth.But Samantha can't let it rest and continues to seek answers.
Shadow tries to balance his assignment,his secret relationship with Samantha,and deterring her from digging into the past.This is no easy task and things get very haywire as everything comes to a head.Can Shadow keep her from finding out the truth and keep her safe? Can Samantha find the truth without becoming in danger? Is it possible for Sam and Shadow to be together without incurring the wrath of the one who has sent him on this assignment?
Mystery Falls - Character Profiles
for Shadow and Samantha
Shadow:
Human name: Kyle Thomas Washington
Human Birth: Oct 23rd 1839
Human Death: Aug 31st 1858
Reborn as an Angel: Sept 1st 1858
Age: Stopped
aging just before his 19th Birthday. Considers himself to be 19. Actual
age - approximately 170 years.
Place of Birth: Ohio
Zodiac: Scorpio
Physical Description: Height - 6'2"
Weight - 175 lbs.
Hair Color- One shade lighter
than jet black.
Eye
Color: Intense blue. Like sapphire.
Build
- Lean, Athletic, Muscular definition visible.
Occupation: Avenging Angel
Special ability: Can manipulate the thoughts of those
in close proximity to him. Makes them
think what he wants them to think so that they behave in a certain way.
Favorite Food: Doesn’t have one.
Favorite Beverage: Soda - any flavor.
Favorite color: Black
Three words that best
describe Shadow: Confident.
Self-assured. Mysterious
Love of his Life / Soul
Mate: Samantha
Hunt
Best Friends / Family: Hunter
and Celeste (Fellow Angels)
Who could be cast to play
Shadow: Ian Somerhalder
Samantha Hunt:
Human name: Samantha Hunt
Birthday: May 5th
Born: 1994
Place of Birth: Mystery Falls - Idaho
Age: 17
Zodiac: Taurus
Physical Description: Height - 5'8"
Weight - approx. 130 lbs.
Hair Color- Ash blonde - long,
straight, almost to her waist.
Eye Color: Hazel
Build - Athletic
Occupation: Senior in High School
Favorite Food: Pancakes
Favorite Beverage: Hot Chocolate
Favorite color: Blue (The same shade as
Shadow’s eyes)
Best Friends: Mia Taylor and Tom Miller
Family: Jason Hunt - Sam’s father
(Archangel)
Beth Hunt - Sam’s mother (Human)
(Deceased)
Mike Hunt - Sam’s Uncle and
Guardian (Human)
(Jason’s human brother - not blood
related)
Carole Hunt - Sam’s Aunt
(Estranged wife of Uncle Mike)
Claire Hunt - Sam’s cousin
(Daughter of Mike and Carole)
Love of her Life / Soul
Mate: Shadow
Author Bio:
Marilyn lives on the outskirts of Melbourne (Australia) with her wonderfully supportive husband and two beautiful children. When not writing, she likes spending time with her family, taking long walks in dark forests and reading (anything involving paranormal romance / urban fantasy). Her favorite authors include Becca Fitzpatrick, Stephenie Meyer,Claudia Gray and Amanda Hocking. Mystery Falls is her debut novel and the first in a series.
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