'A Twisted Nod' is a Great Romance...
After a failed relationship, Amanda Jackson returns to the small town she’d fled in her youth—a town full of secrets and lies. Amanda is drawn to a former childhood acquaintance, Scott Flynn, who has secrets of his own. They become entangled in a web of violence and murder that threatens to destroy more than their love.
Powhatan, VA (PRWEB) February 21, 2006
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Review >>>
“'A Twisted Nod' is a great romance with a lot of very difficult obstacles for each of the characters to negotiate. Amanda has to deal with her broken heart and painful memories from her youth. Scott has to deal with his guilt over letting go of his deceased wife, as well as his stepdaughter’s unhealthy expectations of him. This story has a nice smooth, gentle pace that is perfect for a lazy afternoon read. There’s also an interesting psycho twist with the stepdaughter.” Tami Brady, TCM Reviews
Opening Excerpt >>>
Amanda Jackson yawned, stretched, and was now fully awake. She glanced around the room, momentarily forgetting where she was. Events came flooding back and, for the first time since the shooting, she cried.
After awhile she calmed herself, hating her weakness. If only he knew how much she truly loved and needed him. She had to hang onto the belief that he would come running to her—that he also loved her. Wiping the tears away, she willed herself to be strong. This was not going to result in a simple, happy ending. People were dead because she hadn’t acted quickly enough. She was about to start crying again when a nurse briskly entered the room carrying a tray.
“Time for breakfast,” she said, lightly. “How are you feeling this morning?”
“Like I was hit by a Mack truck,” replied Amanda, humorlessly.
“Well, this hot coffee should help,” the cheery nurse answered, not in the least bit bothered by Amanda’s comment.
“Can I get up?”
“Yes. Moving around will help, but for a while you’re going to be very stiff. The fragments went through your shoulder—you’re one lucky girl. Perhaps I should…”
“No…no thanks,” Amanda interrupted. “I can manage. Besides,” she added, smiling slightly, “I know how overworked you people are.”
The nurse laughed. “I’ll set your tray by the window. Go easy and, if you have any difficulty, call us.”
Amanda nodded, waited until she’d gone, and pushed the bedside table away. Throwing back the bed covers, she slowly sat up and, before standing, waited for the sudden dizziness to pass. On weak legs, she stumbled to the bathroom. She held onto the sink for support and stared at the glassy brown eyes in the mirror (eyes she’d always considered too large); the pale, unblemished skin; and the full, sensitive mouth. Hair the color of wheat fell limply on her shoulders. “What happened to you?” she whispered, to the ghostly reflection. “Where did you go wrong?”
As she stood looking at this sorrowful image of herself, memories of their first meeting came flooding back…the day she’d found the love all women long for.
“But you ran from him because you didn’t have the guts to profess your love!” her reflection accused. “Amanda, her death is all your fault! You knew what she was capable of!”
“Stop it!” she cried, covering her eyes. She didn’t want to remember but had to face the truth. She had to remember—bring back the past. It was the only way she could deal with the girl’s death.
Amanda sank to the floor in despair. The tears that fell were for all the hurts and pains she’d suffered at their hands. Deep down inside she realized that they were the ones responsible for the girl’s death. They were the ones who’d pushed her out of their social circle. How vividly she recollected how it all began!
About the author >>>
Gail Ylitalo was born in Richmond, Virginia. A freelance writer of novels, short stories, plays, and poetry, her works have appeared in various literary journals. Her novel, Blackberry Summer, was published in 2003. Five additional novels, Auntie, Finlander, Sunday’s Rose, The Fellow Servants, and A Twisted Nod were published in 2004; along with an anthology of short stories, essays, and poetry, Life In Prose; and an anthology of plays, Life In Theater. Her novels, A Flicker From Afar, Scarlet Sage, and Ugly Opal were published in 2005. She resides in Powhatan County with her husband David and numerous rescued animals.
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