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Retta Heikkinen knows the unspoken rule of society: love between androids and humans is forbidden. A simple enough edict until Hemingway Koskinen spends an evening charming her with his intense gaze, bewitching smile, and sparkling conversation that hints at so much more than the usual obsessions of high school boys. Rules were meant to be cast aside, especially when love beckons.
If only it were as simple as being in love.
Trouble is brewing, not just for Hemingway--for all androids. Secrets have been kept, lies propagated, and Retta soon discovers that a frightening future awaits thousands of androids if she doesn’t do something to stop it. Worse yet, she will lose the one love she’s ever endangered herself for: Hemingway.
Excerpt
“I saw you at school,” I said, handing him his drink. He thanked me,
still grinning, and took a sip without ever taking his eyes from mine.
He lowered the mug and wiped the foam from his mouth. “Really? Why
didn’t you say anything?”
I shrugged. “You were far away. We were in the cafeteria. Stuff like
that.”
He nodded as though he understood. “The elephant.”
“What?”
“The elephant in the room. Haven’t you heard that expression?”
“No.” I shook my head.
“It means there’s an enormous thing in the room with us, but we’re both
pretending to not see it, and it’s silly because it’s as big as an elephant.”
“Right, right.” I nodded. “What are we ignoring?”
He leaned forward and took my hand, which was resting on the cold
counter between us. “That I’m an android.”
I pulled my hand away reflexively. I didn’t want to actually, and once
it was out of his hand, I regretted it. I couldn’t give it back to him, though,
because that would look stupid. I tried laughing, but it just sounded hollow. A
frown creased Hemingway’s perfect cheeks.
“I’m sorry,” he said, haltingly. “I guess—I must have been reading
things inaccurately. I thought—”
“No, no, it’s OK. Don’t apologize. It’s me, I’m the one who’s sorry.”
“Why?” His eyes found mine, and there was this appeal in them, this hope.
I couldn’t crush it. Because I wanted to encourage it. I want to encourage him.
For some stupid reason. And not just because he’s beautiful and his eyes
swallow me like a black sun sucks in light—because, well, I don’t know yet.
Maybe that’s just it. Maybe I need to find out what it is about him that makes
my head spin.
I do, right? I mean, even though I tried to forget him, I never did. A
week is a long time. Especially when you’ve only been alive for seventeen Earth
years. “I—I like you.”
“Like?” he laughed. “OK. I’ll take that. It’s a place to start.”
“I know you’re
an android,” I whispered. “But I don’t care.” What was I saying? I must be a
complete idiot.
Praise
"Nothing like I've read before. A true original story! Everything is so well described. Now if they could make a follow up book and movie, that would be great!" ~Mrs. Z (Amazon)
"I was addicted to this book from the beginning. Life on Mars was very real and not at all a sci fi world I didn't understand . . . I found myself rooting for Retta and Hemingway from the very beginning. Easy reading, couldn't put it down and had it read in a weekend. Waiting for a sequel!" ~TNielsen (Amazon)
"The ending of this book is exceptional. While it was different from what I imagined, the way the author brought in a shocking revelation was amazing. I probably reread the last chapter 3 times letting it sink in and the meaning behind it. It was truly beautiful . . . I would love to see more of Retta and Hemingway!" ~Kat Meyer, (Goodreads)
"I love how the author populated Mars . . . so descriptive and comprehensive . . . I could clearly picture everything as if I was seeing the movie &/or was along for the ride. . . . Retta, the main character, is strong, opinionated, and a great champion for her cause." ~Megan (Amazon)
"I had been in the worst reading slump ever and came across this on Goodreads and thought I'd give it a try. Well, I was pleasantly surprised on how funny and exciting and mysterious it was . . . Mei, Retta's bff, had me laughing out loud quite a bit as well as Retta herself. I'd definitely hang out with those two." ~Deanneluvbooks (Goodreads)
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Nicole wrote her first fantasy novel in 7th grade on her mother's old Brother typewriter. It was never finished but it strongly resembled a Dragonlance plot and she's forever wondered what happened to the manuscript and Tonathan--the handsome elven protagonist. After living in Nashville where she worked as an editor, she returned to the Utah desert where she was raised. Nicole now lives near the Wasatch mountains with her husband. She writes and raises her son and three cats full time.
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