Discuss the character of Bryce Simpson. What might his childhood have been like? His relationship with his father?
Do you think Jonah is right about Tom Simpson being an iceman? Why or why not?
Whose blood might be on the business card found in Jade’s bedroom? Whose fingerprints?
Discuss Jonah’s altercation with Talon while they were driving to Denver. Do you think it helped either or both of them? Why or why not?
What do you think Melanie bought at the Snow Creek hardware store?
Is Jonah letting his feeling of being responsible for everything go too far? Why or why not?
Discuss Jonah and Talon’s conversation with Wendy Madigan. Do you think Wendy is telling the truth? Why or why not?
Discuss the Cates family. What do you know about them so far? Do you think they went after Melanie because of the ill-advised phone call she made? Or would they have come after her regardless?
Who do you think is responsible for kidnapping Melanie? The Cates family, or someone else?
Where do you think Jonah and Melanie’s relationship will go from here? How will Jonah feel once he finds out that Melanie was in danger and he ignored her call?
Will we see more of Oliver Nichols? What might his role be?
How will Melanie be rescued?
Acknowledgments
I enjoyed writing Melt, but I have to admit that I missed Jade and Talon. But once I got into Jonah’s and Melanie’s heads, I knew I had another amazing couple whose story needs to be told. Jonah and Melanie are as alike as they are different, which makes for some fun writing. I hope you all enjoy this first installment.
Thanks so much to my amazing editors, Celina Summers and Michele Hamner Moore. Your guidance and suggestions were invaluable. Thank you to my line editor, Jenny Rarden, and my proofreaders, Amy Grishman, Audrey Bobak, Angela Kelly, and Scott Saunders. Thank you to all the great people at Waterhouse Press—Meredith, David, Kurt, Shayla, Jon, Yvonne, and Robyn. The cover art for this series is beyond perfect, thanks to Meredith and Yvonne.
Thank you to the members of my street team, Hardt and Soul. HS members got the first look at Melt, and I appreciate all your support, reviews, and general good vibes. You ladies are the best!
Thanks to my always supportive family and friends and to all of the fans who eagerly waited for Melt. I hope you love it.
You know me—I can’t resist leaving my readers hanging. But have no fear. Burn is coming soon!