Meet 17-year old Joanna Murphy. A spunky, sarcastic redhead with clever blue eyes who is more tomboy than prom queen. When she’s not blogging or reading about all things sci-fi, she’s playing competitive volleyball or hanging out with her best friend, Tommy, who also happens to be the secret object of her heart. What holds Joanna back from confessing her feelings, and even from shining in other areas of her life, is her general lack of self-esteem. Losing her father at a tender age to cancer and having to suffer through a rough childhood of cruel ridicule for her unusual height, has made Joanna insecure. She’s become a girl who always believes the grass is greener and wishes she could be anyone but herself.
Introducing Tommy Durant, Joanna’s neighbor and lifelong best friend. Tommy is a laid back, typical teen who loves to play video games when he’s not logging hours in the pool with his swim team. With his athletic swimmer’s body, electric blue eyes, and disheveled black hair, he has no problem attracting the ladies. However, he has a horrible time figuring out what they want and understanding them. It’s no wonder then he’s clueless that Joanna pines for him and fantasizes about becoming more than platonic friends. Not that he takes advantage of their friendship, but he has his own hangups and trust issues to master before he can see anything else clearly.
And then there’s James. A visitor from another dimension who can heal with his hands. He often emanates a supernatural glow behind a set of powerful gray eyes that are impossible to stare down. But James appears more like a California surfer with tanned skin, neck-length golden curls, and a physique that could blend in with the Olympic water polo team, than some alien creature from outer space. With confidence and ease, James persistently threads his way into Joanna’s life, eager to complete his mission. He isn’t easily intimidated by anyone or anything, joyful for his time on Earth. The only moments he ever appears rattled is when his enemies attempt to sabotage his mission.
Introducing Tommy Durant, Joanna’s neighbor and lifelong best friend. Tommy is a laid back, typical teen who loves to play video games when he’s not logging hours in the pool with his swim team. With his athletic swimmer’s body, electric blue eyes, and disheveled black hair, he has no problem attracting the ladies. However, he has a horrible time figuring out what they want and understanding them. It’s no wonder then he’s clueless that Joanna pines for him and fantasizes about becoming more than platonic friends. Not that he takes advantage of their friendship, but he has his own hangups and trust issues to master before he can see anything else clearly.
And then there’s James. A visitor from another dimension who can heal with his hands. He often emanates a supernatural glow behind a set of powerful gray eyes that are impossible to stare down. But James appears more like a California surfer with tanned skin, neck-length golden curls, and a physique that could blend in with the Olympic water polo team, than some alien creature from outer space. With confidence and ease, James persistently threads his way into Joanna’s life, eager to complete his mission. He isn’t easily intimidated by anyone or anything, joyful for his time on Earth. The only moments he ever appears rattled is when his enemies attempt to sabotage his mission.