Review: Under Different Stars by Amy Bartol

All she wants is a home, but can she find one...UNDER DIFFERENT STARS 

Kricket Hollowell is normally not one to wish upon stars; she believes they’re rarely in her favor. Well versed at dodging caseworkers from Chicago’s foster care system, the past few years on her own have made Kricket an expert at the art of survival and blending in. With her 18th birthday fast approaching, she dreams of the day when she can stop running and find what her heart needs most: a home. 

Trey Allairis hates Earth and doubts that anyone from his world can thrive here. What he’s learning of Kricket and her existence away from her true home only confirms his theory. But, when he and Kricket lie together under the stars of Ethar, counting them all may be easier than letting her go. 

Kyon Ensin’s secrets number the stars; he knows more about Kricket's gifts than anyone and plans to possess her because of them. He also knows she’s more valuable than any fire in the night sky. He’ll move the heavens and align them all in order to make her his own. 

When everything in their world can be broken, will Kricket rely upon love to save her under different stars? 

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Author Amy Bartol

I am a graduate of Hillsdale College and live in Michigan with my husband and our two sons.  My family is very supportive of my writing.  They often bring me the take-out menu so that I can call and order them dinner.  They listen patiently when I talk about my characters like they’re real.  They rarely roll their eyes when I tell them I’ll only be a second while I finish writing a chapter…and then they take off their coats.  They ask me how the story is going when I surface after living for hours in a world of my own making.  They have learned to accept my "writing uniform" consisting of a slightly unflattering pink fleece jacket, t-shirt, and black yoga pants.  And they smile at my nerdy bookishness whenever I try to explain urban fantasy to them.  In short, they get me, so they are perfect and I am blessed.

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Review : One Of My Favorite Reads of 2014

I have taken a day to write this review... If I had wrote it right after finishing it would have been nothing but a stream of I love it I love it... can I read it again for the first time Right Now? It may still end up being that but hopefully not :) 

If you follow along with SupaGurl Books you know that I adore Amy's books. I wasn't sure going in that I would be as pulled in or fall in love as hard as I have with The Premonition series... well I was so so WONG!

Under Different Stars is so beautifully written I was immediately enthralled with Kricket. The story flows so well and Amy uses her wicked word powers to pull you in so that you are completely lost in the world she has created. I am still in awe and anxiously awaiting the next book.

Kricket has to be one of the best female characters I have been introduced to in a long while. She is a strong, speak her mind want to control her own future kinda girl. Everything she has been and is put through only makes her stronger where others would crumble. Even being thrust into a completely new world she has her freak out moments but then takes it in stride... This gal is just beyond Amazing! I love how upfront she is with everyone... 

my choice for Kricket *on Amy's Pintrest*

Trey is such a stand up do the right thing man. He is honorable, strong willed and sticks by what he believes. I fell for him hard core. Even when he is being stubborn Trey is completely my kind of guy! I love how Kricket makes him feel differently about certain things he has always believed about the way things should be or should be done. 

Trey and his Smirk *from Amy's Pintrest*

Kyon.... is a very interesting guy. I always love the "bad boy" but this one I am just like NO! I do love to hate him though. I think he is the ultimate in bad guy.... 

The other guys and characters are all very well written and I adore the cavars. I laughed, screamed at my book and was holding my breath at some points! I was so sad getting to the last page b/c I didn't want to leave this amazing world Amy has so thoroughly laid out for everyone to visit. There was absolutely NOTHING that I did not like about this book!

  

UtopYA Nominees Announced...Go Vote!

If you don't know by now... I Heart this Con so so much! The amazing Janet Wallace created this amazing little con and it has BLOWN The HELL UP!!!

Yesterday nominees were announced for the Awards this year... and HOLY WOW at the Amazeballs Authors that are included .... Here are just a few BUT make sure and go to the link and VOTE to see all of them!!!

Addison Moore!

*Best Contemp Lead : Ally Monroe - Someone Like You

*Best Superhero/Shero : Gage - Celestra Forever

*Best Kiss : Skyla/Gage - Celestra Forever

*Best Book Hangover - Someone To Love

  

Amy Bartol!

*Best Sci-Fi Book of the Year - Under Different Stars

*Best Supernatural Book cover - Under Different Stars

*Best Edited Book of the Year - Under Different Stars

*Best Supernatural Hero/Shero - Kricket Hollowell - Under Different Stars

*Best Supernatural Villain - Kyon - Under Different Stars

*Best Book Hangover - Under Different Stars

*Best Supernatural Series of the Year Under Different Stars

*Book of the Year - Under Different Stars

*Author of the Year

Michele G. Miller!

*Best Debut Novel - Never Let You Fall

*Best Contemp Series - Last Call Series

Sarah Ashley Jones!

*Best Contemp Book of the Year - Promise Me This


*Best Contemp Book Cover - Promise Me This


*Best Debut Novel - Promise Me This

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*Giveaway* Under Different Stars by Amy Bartol ~ Blog Tour

Under Different Stars (Kricket #1)

Amy A. Bartol

YA Dystopian

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Book Blurb:
All she wants is a home, but can she find one...UNDER DIFFERENT STARS

Kricket Hollowell is normally not one to wish upon stars; she believes they’re rarely in her favor. Well versed at dodging caseworkers from Chicago’s foster care system, the past few years on her own have made Kricket an expert at the art of survival and blending in. With her 18th birthday fast approaching, she dreams of the day when she can stop running and find what her heart needs most: a home.

Trey Allairis hates Earth and doubts that anyone from his world can thrive here. What he’s learning of Kricket and her existence away from her true home only confirms his theory. But, when he and Kricket lie together under the stars of Ethar, counting them all may be easier than letting her go.

Kyon Ensin’s secrets number the stars; he knows more about Kricket's gifts than anyone and plans to possess her because of them. He also knows she’s more valuable than any fire in the night sky. He’ll move the heavens and align them all in order to make her his own.

When everything in their world can be broken, will Kricket rely upon love to save her under different stars?

Excerpt:
Water swirls around me as I open my eyes. I shiver, realizing I’m in Trey’s arms. He’s standing chest deep in crystal blue water with Wayra pacing on the bank only steps away. Clutching Trey closer to me, my cheek remains on his shoulder. Watching a bead of water slip down his powerful neck, I hear Jax say, “She’s waking up.”
Trey, cupping his hand in the water, pours some of it over my hair. It drips down the sides of my face, cooling me. “Let’s get her out. I’ll get the visor and we can check her vitals.”
As Trey wades out of the pond with me in his arms, I try to lift my head from his shoulder. It makes me dizzy so I lay it back. It’s then I notice that I’m only in my bra and underwear. A blush creeps into my cheeks as I hug Trey tighter to me. Wayra meets us on the bank, draping a blanket over us. Trey sits down with me on his lap. He leans against a tree trunk holding me securely to his chest. Peeking at his face, he seems angry as he smoothes my hair back from my face.
Hurrying over with the visor that looks like grandma goggles, Trey sets them on my eyes. Everything is green as I gaze around at the water in front of us. Flashing green lights and readouts occupy the peripherals of the glasses, but the information is running faster than I can possibly read it.
“Ho!” Jax exclaims next to me.
Immediately, Trey’s arms tighten on me as he barks out, “What? How bad is it?”
“Naw, it’s not bad…it’s just…Kricket…” Jax breathes, like he’s in awe. “Look at this brain activity…it’s massive.”
“What do you mean?” Trey asks with relief in his tone.
Jax grins. “She’s lighting everything up. Look at her frontal lobe…it’s off the charts.”
“What does that mean? Is she healthy?” Trey growls.
Jax nods enthusiastically. “She’s healthy! We didn’t fry her with heat stroke, that’s for sure. Or, if we did, she’s got more brain activity than anyone I’ve ever seen to compensate for it,” he replies, sounding seriously geeked about it.
“Those things aren’t broken, are they?” Trey asks speculatively.
“No…here.” Jax pulls them off my face. “Wayra, come here.”
Wayra walks over and Jax puts the glasses on his eyes. “See! He’s normal, well, normal for him. See how it doesn’t light up in these areas?” he points out to Trey.
“Yes.”
“Now watch this,” he says, taking the glasses off of Wayra, he places them back on my face. “See? It’s like Christmas in Chicago with all those lights,” Jax says proudly.
“So that means she’s smart?”
Jax beams. “Yeah, she’s smart! She’s brilliant! There’s no telling what she can do.”
“If she’s so smart, why did she run until she almost popped? Why didn’t she just tell us she needed to rest?” Wayra asks derisively.
“Personality flaw,” Trey replies. “She’s going to show us that she’s not weak.”
“She’s sitting right here,” I murmur, pulling the glasses off my face and handing them to Jax.

Review:

When I sit down to read a book I want to be pulled from my everyday life and into the characters world where I can live and breath their pains, joys, and horrors with them. I love being transported and Under Different Stars did exactly that.

The setting/plot:

Peppered with sci-fi, lots of action, romance, humor, and a dystopian government this book really has it all!
- Under Different Stars takes place on both Earth and an alternate planet called Ethar which lends to the sci-fi feeling. However, if you're leery of reading sci-fi you should know that Amy writes it in such a way that ANY reader can enjoy and understand. Her colorful descriptions of the people and places, especially on Ethar, help you picture this world without the overwhelming need for a science degree. Amy has this effortless way of writing where you feel like you are there with her characters. Her world building is so easy to digest no matter how complicated the setting might seem.
- As the blurb eludes, Kricket is valuable and the means that many will go to have her on their side is extreme. This political intrigue (the dystopian element) at play in the story is really interesting too. This is what runs the story line and brings in a lot of action sequences. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the military scenes.
- Not your typical love a first site romance, Under Different Stars still sizzles with romantic tension. I was about 20% in when I told a blogger I was pretty sure we were going to have a new book boyfriend at the end of this book. I was right. Let's just say there are a few water scenes I would have happily replaced Kricket in ;)

The characters:

This is my favorite part of Under Different Stars. The characters.
- The camaraderie between soldiers Trey, Jax and Wayra is done perfectly. You like these guys and can see their friendship as soldiers and men. They bring a lot of humor to the story.
- Kricket is a tough fighter with just enough vulnerability to make her real. Watching her trust and friendships grow with Trey, Jax and Wayra is a fun ride. She is at once a thorn in their side and a valuable ally.
- Trey and Kyon are two men on a mission with two very different purposes but one ultimate goal - bring Kricket home. This is another Amy Bartol specialty, you will find yourself loving and hating the 'bad' guy! You will also probably find  yourself with a new addition to your book boyfriend collection.

I highly recommend Under Different Stars to you guys. I think you will find it to be a great read that is different from anything else out there. As always Amy leaves me begging for more and I'm so honored I get to share the Indie book world with someone as talented as she is.

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About Amy

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I live in Michigan with my husband and our two sons. My family is very supportive of my writing. When I’m writing, they often bring me the take-out menu so that I can call and order them dinner. They listen patiently when I talk about my characters like they’re  real. They rarely roll their eyes when I tell them I’ll only be a second while I finish writing a chapter…and then they take off their coats. They ask me how the story is going when I surface after living for hours in a world of my own making. They have learned to accept my “writing uniform” consisting of a slightly unflattering pink fleece jacket, t-shirt, and black yoga pants. And they smile at my nerdy bookishness whenever I try to explain urban fantasy to them. In short, they get me, so they are perfect and I am blessed.

UtopYA 2014... Take Me To Your Reader INFO and GIVEAWAY

So... I didn't get to attend UtopYA this year, we had a family vaca come up and it was not to be missed. I did however sneak down for the day (Thursday) and got to hang out or chit chat with some amazing peeps for a bit.

The Always AwesomeSauce Nancy Straight, M.Leighton, Amy Bartol, Tiffany King, Adam and Carol Kunz, Chelsea Fine, Heather (Uno) Self, Heather (Tres') Hildenbrand, Angeline Kace (although I never would have guessed it was her), Nikki Archer (vampsandstuff blog), and many more...

I DID get to FINALLY meet Addison Moore, Megan Curd, Hope Collier, Elizabeth Isaacs, M.R. Polish, Misty Provencher, on and on :)

OK.... The really SupaDupaCool part I got to see Janet Wallace again ... You know who she is right? She created this whole Amazing Indie Con that has EXPLODED into the stratosphere! It has gotten so big that it will now be held at a NEW and BIGGER location....

The Millennium Maxwell House Hotel - http://bit.ly/utopYA2014hotel reserve your room online now official Partner of the con

You can order tickets now for First Contact Prices … but do it before July 31, 2013!! Tickets will go back on sale in the fall but for higher. http://utopya2014.eventbrite.com/

NEW in 2014:

Friday evening Book Signing event…with a surprise twist!

Saturday night dance party after the Awards!

Sunday afternoon Write-In…with prizes!

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A Premonition Series Thanksgiving with the SupaGurls

C:  omg SupaGurls I can’t believe we are having Reed over for Thanksgiving!!  Did one of u make mac n cheese?

SG: I so have the mac n cheese... but I wonder if I made enough *shows 4 heaping bowls*

AM: *grabs a spoon*

C:  wait till you see the special Twinkie dessert I made!

SG: I totally wanted cheesecake girl!! where the hello is it at?? and please , please tell me we have some pumpkin pie!

C:  grab some glasses for the cognac!

SG: meh, I’ll stick with my Sex on the Beach drinks thank you verrah much.

C:  We should play "what you're Thankful for."  I'm totally thankful for charcoal angel wings!!  

AM: Lol I’m thankful for accents, Ireland, gaelic and faires. *giggles* SG: OH OH!! me too!! totally stealing that as well.

*Chele sets up place settings putting herself on one side of Reed*

SG: *Pushes Chele out of her chair* That is for Evie.. *rolls eyes* *AM rolls eyes too*

AM: Ease into it Chele. Lol

SG: You know she will probably just jump him when he gets in the doorway...

C:  You girls know me so well *wink*

***Knock Knock goes the door***

C:  *Runs to check self in mirror*

SG: Goes to answer the door *smooths hair* Hey everyone!! *eyes Reed and Russell* RAWR.. oh sorry come in come in...

AM: *wipes mac from mouth* *rushes to Russell* Why hello, guys!!!!

**Oh look there is Zee, Evie and The gals too. This is gonna rock!** Anyone want any drinks?

C:  I have Cognac..*produces glass for Reed*

SG: Girl you have to quit that.. everyone needs a glass not just Reed!! *passes glasses out*

AM: *shifts over to Reed’s side*

SG: Ok girls really … Reed is going to run if you both don’t give him room to breathe!

Reed: Thank you, ladies. *raises glass in a salute to the SupaGurls*

Zee: *winks, takes a slip of cognac and smiles*

AM: *blushes*

Russell: *frowns* Y’all have beer?

SG: Well of course we do Russ... here ya go hun.

Buns: *rolls her eyes at Russell*

Brownie: *gives Russell a playful shove*

*Chele faints at sound of Reed's voice* Steps over C...
SG: Have a seat guys...

C:  Phew, it's hot in here!  All that cooking has gotten to me.  Let me grab the buns and we can sit...*eyes the guys buns on way to kitchen*
SG: *giggles* I wanna grab some buns too... but they are not here *sad face*
Sooo....
AM: *thinks to self, my ladies need to cool it.* (Giggles like a total freak.)

SG:  Who is going to carve up our Turkey for us?  *eyes Russell*


SG:  Let’s do this thing... we always say what we are most thankful for at my house. Zee, Why don’t you start us off...

Zee: *Zee smiles and glances at Buns* I’m grateful for Reapers, even when they insist on disregarding protocol.

Buns: *with a sly smile* You love my protocol.

SG: LOL!! awww *claps* ok Buns you next...

Buns: I’m grateful for Powers...and for my family, which includes Reed. *glances at Reed* He’s not as boring as I thought he was *winks and gives Reed a grudging smile*

C:  I have to ask how did you girls think Reed was boring??  I just don't see it.

Brownie: *wrinkles her nose* He’s a Power. They’re all about killing and mayhem, which I get, but seriously, they need to lighten up and have fun, too.

C:  I totally get that!  I love to have fun.

AM: Yeah Reed Chele is total fun. *winks @ Chele*

SG: There must have been a time when all he did was just sit because other than that... nope not boring at all from here! Evie.. hun, you’re being quiet, what’s up?

Evie: You want to know what I’m grateful for?  *puts hand to forehead* Where do I begin? *glances at Reed and blushes* How do you say thank you for your life?

C:  That is crazy sweet!

SG:  *looks between Evie and Reed* Awww oh great I’m going to be a big bunch of Awww’s today, huh? You two are amazing. How about you, Russ?

Russell: Nothin’ comes to mind at the moment. *frowns and takes a sip of beer*

AM: *moves chair closer to Russell* Well I know a few things to be thankful for. *winks @ Russ*

SG: *Pats Russ on the shoulder* Dude, you have loads to be thankful for that I know of, look at the amazing family you have around you. *winks* and you’re having
Thanksgiving with the SupaGurls, I mean, come on! *smiles*

C:  *takes a second look at Russell and winks at him* What can we do to turn that frown upside down Russ?

Russell: Ya know where Brennus has been hidin’? That would be a start. We could take care of him and then I can get my life back.

SG: I totally know where he is... but, yeah, I’m not telling you. *shakes head* Sorry, Russ, I have a soft spot for him. *grins* *takes a sip of her drink*
C:  *nervously glances around*  Shhh, that name scares me! *Rolls eyes* oh quit it! He’s not all that bad... back me up here, AM.

Russell: Yeah, good luck with the vampires, SupaGurl. Let me know how that works out for ya.

SG: Thanks Russ *grins* Yeah I know you were being a smarty pants but it’s all good I know you hate him, and with good reason!

Evie: Russ, they’re Gancanagh.

Russell: Yeah, whatever...*mumbles* undead freaks.

C:  I don’t get what my gurls see in Brennus.  I would much rather be here with you angels!  *smiles*

AM: Brennus is amazing. *looks guilty at Russ* But ½ breeds are out of this world.

SG: *snorts* now you are just suckin up, AM!

AM: Am not. Russell, you’re like really sexy. *blushes* Sorry turning on filter, NOW. *looks away*

Russell: *grins* I’m glad someone is finally noticin’. Thank you, AM.

AM: Oh trust me a few of us notice. *smiles*

C:  *nodding her head vigorously*  Another beer Russell?

Russell: Sure.

AM: Chele!!!!! *doesn’t mean to yell* Why don’t you get Reed another drink? *growls* I can get Russ a beer. Thanks.

C:  *growls at AM and Supagurl* Don’t make me put the smackdown on you at Thanksgiving dinner... now come on we can agree to disagree *cause I’m right*

C:  No way!  I am totally grateful that the angels have gotten away from them.  Reed was so brave to sneak into his home...and well, Evie too. *Chele begrudgingly admits*

Reed: *arm wraps around Evie’s waist as he pulls her closer to his side*

Evie: *looks up into Reed’s eyes* That was brave.

Reed: That was self-preservation. They had you.

C:  *face falls*  

SG: *face palm* Evie was doing great holdin her own there... Right? Ok why is everyone looking at me like they could jump me at any second? *shifts eyes*

AM: Brennus isn’t here at the moment. *looks around expectantly* So lets all just have fun.

SG: Well, pffftt I wish Brenn and maybe Finn was here *sighs* *AM sighs too*

C:  So, who wants turkey??

Brownie: Me!

Buns: Zee, you want a wing or a leg?

Zee: *grins* Yes. And I’ll have some turkey, too.

SG: I love this dinner! Zee that was classic, just pick up a bowl from the middle and pass it around after you get some of what you want.

C:  *Eyes Reed and mumbles..I know what I want* *giggles* Not again!

****LOUD CRASH COMING FROM FRONT DOOR***

C:  *Jumps into nearest angels lap*  Oops, sorry, Buns!

AM: Lmaoo, oh, Chele!

SG: *gasp* HOLY Shiz! I think this has to be the BEST Thanksgiving EVER! *eyes Brennus up and down* Cause look what just strolled into our house...

AM: *slips from chair* *rushes to Brennus* SG: Trips AM *Laughs*  *AM gets up and still manages to reach Brennus first* Brenn!!! So happy you could drop in!!! *gives SG the stink eye* SG: Whateves I know who he wants... ain’t you though *sticks out tounge*

AM: *takes earring out of ear* *WHISPERS to SG* Was gonna kick your arse but Brennus needs me. *links arms with Brennus* I’m really glad you could make it. Would you like a drink? *thinks to self, a kiss?* Anything at all?????

AM: SG I think Evie needs help locating the bathroom. Go be a good hostess. I have Brennus. Evie SG will show you to the bathroom!

SG:  Was gonna... takes off shoes, now it’s on! Imma beat ya down and then I will show her to the bathroom while I drag and lock you in there! **rushes AM**

AM: Oh its on. *begins to pull the energy in the room*I learned a few tricks from Brenn!!!!!

SG: oh quit! you is not a fairy or a Gancanagh.

AM: Yea but all that one on one training I had with Brennus tho! *evil grin*

SG: Would you care for a drink, Brennus?

Brennus: I do na tink ye have me vintage in stock...unless, mo chroí, ye’re feeling generous dis evening?

Evie: Not particularly, Brenn. *Frowns and looks past Brennus to Finn* Why did you let him come here?

SG: OH girls.. did you even see Finn over there? *waves* hiya Finn.

Finn:  *shrugs* Ye try ta make him stay away from ye.’Tis impossible. But, he’s na really here, is he? ’Tis jus magic, Genevieve. Ye did na expect us ta walk inta a room full of aingeals unprotected, did ye?

Evie: Magic. Just like on the beach, huh? *shudders*

Reed: He couldn’t really come here because he knows that I’ll kill him. *uses his thumb to stroke Evie’s arm*

C:  That is sooo hot!  *glances around* did I say that out loud?? *blushes* *giggles*

AM: Wayyyyyyy hot!!!!

Brennus: *smiles nefariously* Ye’ll try, aingeal.

SG: Reed... You cannot … not today I refuse to let that happen we are supposed to be having a nice dinner! Oh wait... nevermind he’s not really here anyway *frowns*

Brennus: Yet, SupaGurl. I’m na really here...yet.

SG: *grins wide* *shivers*

C:  *Quietly contemplates the advantage she has with Reed if Evie is out of picture*
So um, Brennus, *chews lip nervously* what can we do for you??

Brennus: So, dis Thanksgiving ting...whah is dis about?

SG: I will gladly tell you all about it, Brenn... We are each going to eat this FAB dinner *that I didn’t cook* and we are telling everyone what we are thankful for! Would you and Finn like to share?  

C:  It’s about me getting Reed!  Well, um..Reed and the other angels to hang out with us.  Oh and yea to share what we are thankful for *ahem* shirtless male angels *ahem* ;)

SG: LOL, This is what I’m thankful for... Amazing friends!

Brennus: I am tankful for red-headed aingeals who sass me...but I grow weary of her defiance. Gratitude is na really me ting. I tink dat is all.

Finn: Killing Aodh.

Brennus: *nods sharply* Ahh, and killing Aodh. Dat was nice.

C:  I will give you fellas props for that!

SG: Yeah, that was Awesome!

AM: *laughs at Brenn’s comment* Finn where’s Molly??

Finn: Molly is safe. I do na involve her wi’ da aingeal business. She is me laoch, ‘tis true, but she is na ready for dis, yet.

AM: Good idea!

SG: Finn, you’re SupaAwesome!

Finn: Tanks.

C:  *Waves fingers at Finn but focuses on Brennus*  Defiance Brennus??  I mean what did you expect with the whole kidnapping, contract and torture.  I mean seriously!  Plus who could ever leave Reed *sigh*

AM: Get over it Chele, Evie had a good time after awhile. *winks at Brennus*

Brennus: Da aingeal is her first love, ’tis true, Chele, however, da aingeals canna protect her like we can. Like I can. Dey know whah is coming. Dey refuse ta explain ta her whah she faces. She is left in da dark. ’Twill bury her.

SG: *sigh* This... right here... is why I love you, B! You and da fellas can totally protect Evie!
*shoots a look at Reed* Not saying that you can’t as well, but.... yeah

Reed: *humorless laugh* You’re protection comes in the form of death, Brennus. You’ll give her soul to Sheol and you’ll have an empty shell. That’s not protection.

C:  *Jumps up and down clapping for Reed!!*  *has monologue in head* Hmmm, maybe Brennus is right and we should let him take Evie since he can keep her safe and then I can console Reed.  *laughs evilly out loud and rubs hands together*   

SG: *looks at Chele* Ummm are you fantasizing in your head again??

C:  Um, weeellll.  Shoot, where is Zee? *Rushes out of room*

Brennus: *walks to Evie’s side* When will ye realize dat ’tis time ta grow up and leave da sandbox? Da aingeals will na save ye.

Evie: *pales* Brennus...

AM: I’ll be right back. *Goes to look for Russell in the kitchen.*

SG: Finally …

AM: *from within the kitchen* I heard that !!!!

Russell: *scowls* Ahh, naw! I didn’t smell ya, Brennus, or I would’ve been here sooner.

Brennus: *arches his eyebrow* Da other...

Russell: *glances at Evie* Are they done here?

Evie: *nods as she looks from Russell to Brennus* Yeah, they’re done.

SG: *frowns* but … but...

Russell: *turns to Brennus* It’s time to go...either you leave or I make ya leave, your choice.

Brennus: I canna wait ta truly be in da same room wi’ ye, da other. We will see den jus how powerful ye’re becoming. *gives a wistful sigh as he looks at Evie* I will see ye soon, mo chroí ...*glances at Reed* ...and ye as well.

Reed: I’m counting on it.

Brennus *stares at Evie* Táim i ngrá leat (I’m in love with you). Do na go somewhere I can never find ye.

Evie: Don’t make me.

Russell: *growls at Brennus* Póg mo thóin!

*Brennus falls away in a swirl of smoke*

Finn: *with a sad smile* Genevieve, ye can na survive wi’ out us.

Evie: I can’t survive with you. He’s insane, Finn. *her eyes plead with Finn’s*

Finn: *shakes his head slowly* No, Genevieve, na insane...in love.  *Smoke billows up as Finn follows Brennus*

SG: *giggles at Russ* I like that! Can you teach me how to say that?

C:  *walks in with handfuls of dessert*  So, anyone up for a Twinkie trifle cake?  I have whip cream *wink, wink*  


SG: Ok let’s all have some of C’s amazing.... concoction of Twinkie goodness

C:  Brennus and Da Fellas will just have to join us some other time..perhaps New Year...they would be a blast to party with don’tcha think SupaGurls?  That is as long as they keep their hands off of me!

SG: *nods* Hell to the Yeah! umm Brennus can touch my face *grins*

AM: Most def!! Do you fellas fist pump?? *giggles*

SG: Thank you all for coming now let’s just hang and have some after dinner drinks! *raises glass* cheers!

Thanks to all of you for coming to our Thanksgiving party and for following our Premonition Series Read-along!  We have had so much fun with this and can’t wait to read ‘Incendiary’ supa soon, like by Nov 30th!!  We truly hope your Thanksgiving was as wonderful and magical as ours was and wish you all a safe and happy holiday weekend!  We will be taking somewhat of a break until Monday so until then...read, read and read some more friends!  Cheers!