As The Secrets Turn
by B. Truly
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GENRE: YA, Urban, Romantic Suspense
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BLURB:
When we collided, it turned into beautiful
chaos.
I am patient and kind. I do not envy or boast.
He is not proud or rude. He is not easily angered
and always protects.
I am not self-seeking, and he does not delight in
evil.
Together we define the essence of Love. But even
love has challenges.
After I unlocked the door to my darkest secret, I
overcame a multitude of struggles, starting with his vindictive brother. When I
fought for prosecution, I became a pawn in his brother’s game, but I prevailed.
Over the last year, Justin and I have been in the
calm of our life. The key to weathering through obstacles is to find a balance
between the good and the terrible. But to have and to hold from this day forth
may not be in our future. A surge of turbulence is thrown in our path as we
attempt to make it to the altar. If a tragedy occurs when you’re supposed to
say, “I do”, is fate trying to tell me that our love isn’t meant to be?
Through the ripples of life, I discover family who
can never seem to be happy for me, and secrets that aren’t mine to share.
A family member disappears, and someone must know
of her whereabouts. When it turns out the only person who has a clue is my
daughter, it puts a horrific spin on the situation. How can my daughter be
involved or know the things that she does?
As the tides rise to threaten us, our fate hangs in
the balance. How our journey ends on the other side of the tempest is yet to be
told.
This novel can be read as a stand-alone. Books 1
and 2 do not have to be read first.
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EXCERPT:
The tremors begin lightly. Nothing concerning at first, but
then they increase more and more by the minute.
Justin is sitting next to me, and his head snaps in my
direction. He’s not a fan of flying. “Just turbulence,” I relay to him. He
nods, although the creases on his forehead linger.
The plane jerks violently, causing me and many other people
to gasp. After another sharp jolt, Justin grabs my hand, squeezing it tightly.
I must admit, my concern is growing. I’ve flown less than a handful of times in
my life and have never experienced turbulence this intense.
The pilot comes on overhead. “Everyone, please be seated and
fasten your seatbelts. We’ve entered a storm, and we need to fly above it.”
The flight attendants stop serving drinks and snacks,
returning quickly toward the front to buckle in.
One man decides not to listen. “I gotta take a leak,” he
says, continuing to the restroom.
The plane takes a nosedive. This rapid movement startles me.
We’re supposed to fly above the storm—not go downward. The guy who refused to
sit regrets his decision. He’s flung over a seat onto another passenger. The
person he’s on top of makes their unhappiness known, using a few choice words.
Unfortunately, the man can’t move much with the gravity shift.
The plane levels out for a spell, only to yank swiftly
downward again. My heart is pounding. Is the plane struggling through the
storm, or it is malfunctioning?
At this point, I’m holding onto Justin’s hand as tightly as
he’s clinging onto mine. Flying is supposed to be safe. Planes rarely crash.
With the way the plane is shaking, I’m having a hard time convincing myself
with the statistics.
Other passengers’ worry begins to show.
“What’s happening?” a man asks.
“Are we going to crash?” a lady gasps.
“Are we going to die!” another woman shouts.
“It’s going to be rough for a few minutes while I maneuver
through the storm,” the pilot says overhead, trying to keep everyone calm.
With the plane on its chaotic course, his words aren’t
reassuring. The plane jerks more intently, causing several people to scream.
The hardhead who didn’t buckle up is holding onto the person he fell on top of
for dear life. I think they’re too frightened to complain. Mixed emotions echo
around me. Some passengers are swearing, others are freaking out. We’re all
terrified now.
Justin and I glance at each other, of one accord. I can
understand the meaning in his eyes without words. No matter the outcome—we’re
in this to together. To have and to hold, through sickness and in health.
That’s what we are here for.
The plane attempts to move upward, then it jolts viciously
downward like a roller coaster plummeting over the peak. My stomach shoots to
my mouth—suspended in mid-air.
At this point, I close my eyes and start to pray silently. I
ask for forgiveness of my sins. I beg for this not to be the end, because my
life is only beginning. If it’s the end—I pray for it to be quick.
I don’t care what anyone says—prayer works. The plane rises
higher and higher. Finally, it crests the storm. The turbulence ceases and it’s
like we’re in the calm of the eye. The pilot announces that we’ve cleared the
terrible weather and apologizes for the scare. Everyone cheers—relief is
circulating through the air.
My chest begins to feel lighter with each passing breath. I
glance out the window in wonder. Where we are, the sky is filled with fluffy,
white clouds. Below us, I see lightening flashing with grizzly, opaque clouds.
It’s eerie watching the storm from above as it manifests. Thankfully, we’re no
longer inside of it.
Justin finally releases my hand. “That was a close call.”
“Yeah, so scary. But we always make it through together.”
“Till death do us part.”
REVIEW
In this story, you will find Madison & Justin facing some dilemmas. Throughout it all these two stay strong and are there for one another. A marriage is coming soon for these two, but not yet. This story is part of a series but it can be read a a standalone. Another good one! A must read!
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
B. Truly has wanted to be an author since she was fifteen
years old. She is grateful to have accomplished this dream. B. Truly has very
vivid dreams and a wild imagination. She likes to read, watch tons of TV shows,
and movies. She’s addicted to romance and gets a thrill out of suspense and
sci-fi. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romance, sci-fi,
dystopian, paranormal, and urban genres.
B. Truly likes to explore conflicted plots of romance with
thrilling twists. She also loves creating impossible situations for her
characters to grow from and try to overcome.
B. Truly has three wonderful children, and a husband who
defines the person that she is today. She works full-time as an Ultrasound
technologist in Houston, Texas.
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The Secrets Turn
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