Title: Discovering Daniel
Author: Nadine Christian
Genre: Young Adult
Tour Host: Lady Amber's Tours
When a shocking memory surfaces that Ava McCoy can’t
understand, she looks for answers. With her parents and her Uncle Sam trying to
convince her that she is only chasing dreams, she is determined to prove that
they are wrong, the vision too vivid in her mind to be anything but
truth. When her investigation reveals another world so shocking and yet so
familiar, it feels as if the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together
– with only one question left unanswered. Who is Daniel? The very memory of him
draws her to the sea. Then, the ocean brings her the answer she’s seeking.
Daniel himself. United, Daniel and Ava must find out why everyone wanted
to keep them apart – and who is now trying their best to do it again. They must
find the answers – before they succeed. Before Ava loses Daniel all over again
– this time, forever.
“Don’t bother.” She slid off the bike and began pacing. “You know,
I don’t know what’s worse—that you thought you couldn't tell me what was going
on, or that you lied to me.” She slid to a stop, turned to Ava, and put out her
hands palms up in confusion. “I thought we were friends, Ava.”
Ava swallowed hard, horrified to see tears glittering in Sally’s
eyes. “We are friends.”
Anger replaced the sadness, and Sally ran fingers through her
short hair. “Then why couldn't you tell me about the Mer? Tell me what Daniel
was? That’s who he is isn't it—not a crew member from the Picton Castle of
course. What a fool I am.” She face palmed herself and glared at Ava.
“Could you not trust me? What have I done that could ever make you
think that?” She stared at Ava, anger mixed with hurt in her expression.
“Wait…just wait a moment,” Ava drawled. She slit her eyes at her
friend. “The Mer part isn't pissing you off, you’re more upset about me not
confiding in you.” She raised one brow and stepped toward her friend who now
stood, hands on hips, frown creasing her forehead. “Why aren't you surprised? I
mean that Daniel’s a Mer, not a Picton Crew member, not a human even. You look
like you don’t even care.”
“Because! I don’t. He could be an alien from some distant planet.
He could have six heads for all I care. It’s just proof to me.” Sally wailed
and threw her hands in the air. “I always knew there was something more than
just us in this world. It couldn't be just us humans. I always thought it would
be angels or vampires or werewolves…but, Ava…” Sally’s shoulders drooped. “You
found a mermaid! You found a creature of the sea and didn't even tell me!”
“Mer-male.”
Sally rolled her eyes and growled with aggravation. “You’re
correcting me now?”
“Sorry,” Ava said. “Sorry for everything. I wanted to tell you,
Sally, but I just couldn't.”
“Couldn't or didn't want to?” She crossed her arms and glared at
Ava.
“I couldn't. I promised. I promised my father, my uncle, and I
promised Daniel.”
Sally put her hand to her chest. “God, I always knew there was
something different about him.” A dreamy smile crossed her lips and then she
visibly shook herself and glared at Ava. “Who has kept your secrets for you
since we were in preschool together? Who covered for you when you were late
home from school when you met Mark Christian to practice French kissing behind
the water tank at school? You could have trusted me, Ava.”
Ava gave in. “I’m sorry, Sally. It’s been killing me keeping this
from you. I hated sneaking around behind your back and lying to you. Can you
forgive me?”
Sally pursed her lips and cocked her hip. “You’ll tell me
everything?”
Ava nodded. “Everything.”
A smile grew wide on Sally’s lips and she clapped her hands with
glee. “Good. You can start by telling me what it’s like to kiss a
Mermai…Mer-male. Did he taste like fish?”
Nadine Christian lives on Pitcairn Island, a small isle
in the middle of the South Pacific. With no airport and no way on or off the
island unless traveling by the island's supply ship on it's quarterly supply
run, she supplements her free time with writing.
Free time is hard to find -- with five children, four goats, two cats and
thirty chickens and a life full to the brim. With its rich maritime history,
Pitcairn's romantic past comes alive in her novels, capturing the taste of life
on an isolated tropical island, miles from the rush and bustle of normal city
life.
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