What happens when gods are forgotten... Skylar Rome can't wait to spend her last summer before college with her cousin. Everything changes when she meets Mason and his family. Skylar is sure she should stay away from him, but their attraction is undeniable. Skylar's life erupts into turmoil. She steps into a world where descendants of ancient gods have superpowers and evil beings want her. She is running out of time and running for her life, while trying to unravel the mystery of her identity. Forced into a battle set into motion long before she was born, will Skylar find the answers she seeks, or will she die trying?
* * * READERS FAVORITE GOLD AWARD WINNER 2012--YOUNG ADULT * * *Based on dreams the author had in high school-chapter 1 & 2. Protecting her was his duty.Falling in love was forbidden.Loving her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity. Claudia Emerson's life is about to change. It seems like a tragic coincidence when her good friend, who shares the same first and last name, dies in a car accident. Grief brings tumultuous dreams-but these are more than simple dreams. In sleep, Claudia travels to another world called Crossroads. There, she meets Michael, a Nephilim--half angel, half human. Meeting him and being there changes her forever. It marks her as special, and that may not be a good thing. Now fallen angels and demons are after her, and it is up to Michael and the other Nephilim to protect her. Her dreams become a nightmare as secrets are revealed about who she really is and the true identities of the people she loves most.
As the alkins head back to Crossroads, Claudia leads her normal life, but not for long. Having a special soul, she attracts danger. The Twelve, known as Divine Elders on Earth, are very much involved when they find out evil is lurking in the shadows and Claudia is no longer safe. As more secrets are revealed, Claudia learns about the venators--demon hunters--on Earth.When two opposing angelic forces come together to protect Claudia, trust becomes a big issue. Will love be enough to keep Claudia and Michael together? Who will make the ultimate sacrifice? Who will betray them all?
Torn between the past she can't remember and a future she isn't ready for, Claudia feels at a loss. With unanswered questions, she is certain there is more to her past than just being a venator. Finding the missing pieces in her life won't be easy because duty calls. When mysterious dark shadows get released, an apocalypse sets in motion.The venators and the alkins must work together once again. Knowing Claudia would be the key to destroying the demons that were released, a familiar stranger appears to protect her. Who is the angel assisting her and can he unravel the mysteries of the past in order to help save the world.
When a group of angels known as nephilim-half human, half angel-had been found by the Royal Council, they were taken to Halo City. Instead of cleansing the Earth with a flood, which had been done before, the Royal Council created a place just for this group of angels. Upon meeting the alkins, a particular one by the name of Davin, refused to give up on helping Michael deal with his struggles. Together, they discovered a strange being that would appear at the Crossroads at unexpected times. Souls wandering there is nothing new, but this one aged as time passed. Mystified, they both searched for answers while refraining from telling the Twelve about her. Who is this being that has enraptured Michael's attention? And will Michael finally forgive himself and find the happiness that he yearns to have?
The descendants of the gods rise to power ... A mysterious stranger enters Skylar's inner circle, destroying her precarious peace. She begins college with emerging powers, fresh dangers, and a potential stepfather. In New Olympus, Skylar finally gets some answers. But can she trust them as fact. Skylar, Mason, the Grand family, and the other descendants must work together to stop the evolving, evil vultures of Hades. Skylar must learn to control her newfound powers and decide who to trust before it's too late.
A quest to descend to the darkness of Hades... Skylar, Mason, and the other descendants embark on a mission to eliminate Hades. They discover the ancient gods are not dead as once believed, but are instead held captive. In order to save the world from destruction at the hands of Hephaestus, they must rescue the gods of Olympus. As Skylar learns more about her bloodline and her powers, the darkest forces known to man are about to return to reclaim their stolen kingdom.
When teens go missing in Hawaii, a group of demon-hunters-half human and half angel-disguised as high school students, must leave Crossroads, the place where they reside. In a race against time, they uncover the mystery connecting the missing teens, which dates back to the era of the Knights Templar. However, when they discover one of the Templars passed down a book containing all the secrets and codes to finding a particular treasure, they soon realize this forbidden treasure needs to be found before Cyrus, the lord of the possessor demons, acquires it-a treasure which been safeguarded and hidden from him.There is only one problem: the pages containing the clues leading to the treasure is missing. When the first page is found, Cyrus threatens to kill more descendants of the Knights Templar if it is not given to him by Friday the thirteenth. In the midst of threats and discovery, the demon-hunting angels find they are not alone when supernatural beings begin to reveal themselves. Can they put their differences aside and work together to solve the Knights Templars' cipher? As they astral travel to the past, they witness a lot more than they have bargained for. And some things are better left unseen.
The Titans will rise to take their revenge ... Everyone is searching for Mason. A glimmer of hope arises when Eris, the goddess of Chaos, sends an invitation to her wedding engagement party. Turns out Mason is the groom and Eris is holding him hostage. At the party, Eris proposes an offer. In exchange for Mason, the descendants must travel to the Land of Reverse and bring back the water King Midas used to wash himself free of his gift. Further chaos follows when Eris not only sets up a hunt in the Labyrinth of Crete, but makes a bargain with the Titans she rescued. The Titans possess power more than anyone anticipated, and Cronus is hungry for revenge after his own children locked him up in Tartarus. No one is safe. Not even the humans.
Above a small hill lay a home. And green men peer out under the dome. Thirteen crisscrossing arches behold, with angels singing must be told. Cubes like teeth thus showed, pierce one and the door shall glow. Part the sea like Moses, to see the bundle of red roses. Only then you shall see, what is destined to be free. Eli, Lucia's half-demon love interest, has been stabbed with a true-cross dagger and captured by Cyrus, master of the possessor demons. The Chosen Knights must work together once again not only to save Eli, but also to decipher a clue to find the second missing page of Jacques de Molay's journal. Meanwhile, Uncle Davin informs Crossroads' Divine Elders of the danger ahead and learns there is much to fear. Countless children are being taken from all over the world to be turned into demons. Michael, one of the Divine Elders, has no choice but to intervene. The Chosen Knights track down Mortem, the demon who is the key to finding Cyrus, and learn they must travel deep into the pit of a Hawaiian volcano. When they astral travel to the past in search of a clue and follow Jacques de Molay to Rosslyn Chapel in medieval Scotland, what they find will rewrite history.
* * * READERS FAVORITE GOLD AWARD WINNER 2012--YOUNG ADULT * * ****Based on a dream the author had in high school-chapter 1 & 2***Protecting her from the Fallen was his duty.Falling in love was never part of his plan.Loving her was forbidden.Being with her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity. Claudia Emerson's life is about to change when her good friend, who coincidentally shares the same first and last name, dies in a tragic accident. Distraught at the loss of her friend, Claudia's dreams become tumultuous, and through them she mysteriously travels to another world called Crossroads. There, she unexpectedly meets Michael, a nephilim--half angel, half human. Now that she's been there, Fallen and demons are after her, suspecting she must be special, and it is up to Michael and the other nephilim to protect her. Her dream becomes a nightmare as more secrets are revealed about who she really is, and the true identities of the people she loves most.Between (Book 2)Beyond (Book 3)Eternity (Book 4)Halo City (Novella Michael's Journey)Spin-offThe Angel Knights (Prequel)The Chosen Knights (Book 1)The Blessed Knights (Book 2)The Sacred Knights (Book 3)Other YA books.From GodsFrom DeitiesFrom OriginsFrom Titans
Captivating from the very beginning … this thrilling dystopian drama has a splash of romance and tons of action." —School Library Journal THE WORLD HAS CHANGED SCIENTISTS WARNED IT WOULD HAPPEN. Meteors devastated the Earth. World governments developed plans to help surviving citizens. The United States disbanded and salvageable land was divided into four quadrants—North, South, East, and West—governed by The Remnant Council. Struggling to survive, seventeen-year-old Ava ends up in juvenile detention, until she is selected for a new life—with a catch. She must be injected with an experimental serum. The results will be life changing. The serum will make her better. To receive the serum, Ava agrees to join a program controlled by ISAN: the International Sensory Assassin Network. While on a mission, she is abducted by a rebel group led by Rhett and told that not only does she have a history with him, but her entire past is a lie perpetuated by ISAN to ensure her compliance. Unsure of who to trust, Ava must decide if her strangely familiar and handsome captor is her enemy or her savior—and time is running out.
A heartwarming story about finding love when you least expect it, second chances, and how loved ones who have passed away are still with you, no matter where you are. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery, Pamela Kelley, and Jenny Hale will adore this romantic journey of self-discovery and matters of the heart. “The sweeping island scenery and romance left me feeling refreshed. This was a mini escape!” —First for Women Magazine Since Abby became a widow in her mid-twenties, she’s spent the past four years raising her son and working long hours at the gallery she owns with her sister in Kauai. She doesn’t have time for a social life, nor does she want one. Until the handsome Ian Bordonaro comes back to town. When Abby finds out Ian is grieving the death of his mother, she feels an instant connection. She knows his pain too well, and not many in her life understand what she’s been through. Their friendship grows, but a lingering sense of guilt prevents Abby from moving forward. Will she surrender to grief and give up her second chance at happily ever after? Or will finding a rare angelwing shell intact on the beach be a sign it’s time to open her heart again?
The final installment of the Benjamin Franklin Gold-Award-Winning series is here.The days of hiding are over. The battle for supremacy is here. The fate of the rebels is at hand. Ava heads to South Korea to bring down the facility that manufactures the CODE army. But she can't do it alone. She'll have to trust fellow conspirators and put her life on the line. When the South rebel leader searches for missing team members, she's captured and taken to the Korean ISAN base. There, she discovers a secret that could change the course of the war in their favor. After the rebel mountain base is threatened, Ava has no choice but to comply with Korean ISAN demands—or end up killing everyone she loves.
From international bestselling, award-winning author Mary Ting comes a heartwarming page-turner about the beauty of being with family, second chances, and the magic of Christmas, when anything is possible … A gorgeous and festive island treat for fans of Debbie Macomber, Sheila Roberts, and Jenny Hale. "The sweeping island scenery and romance left me feeling refreshed. This was a mini escape!" ~First for Women Magazine When Kaitlyn Chang receives an invitation to spend Christmas with her family on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, she feels it may be the perfect medicine for everything wrong this holiday season. She immediately throws herself into helping her sister's struggling art gallery. She even begins to paint again. It's tempting to just move to Kauai, but she has obligations back in Los Angeles. Life gets complicated when circumstances keep putting her close to Leonardo Medici . Not only is he a local celebrity, he's drop-dead gorgeous. But Kaitlyn can't shake the feeling he's hiding something. Should she believe the rumors that he's romancing half the island's single women? Or is the random sound of wind chimes when he's close-by a sign that an angel is near and the key to her happily ever after? "A journey of romance and self-examination. When the Wind Chimes is highly recommended for women who like their protagonists strong and engaged in creating a new life." ~Midwest Book Review "I didn't know I needed this book until it landed in my lap. When you need a break from reality and just want to snuggle in with a cup of tea, some romance, and laughs; this book is perfect." ~Erin, Bookseller at Barnes and Noble "Mary Ting captures the spirit of Christmas in her new romance that promises to leave you in laughs and tears all the while reminding you that those you've lost are never as far as you might think." ~Tanya Roberts CER Indigo Books , Quebec Canada
Keira is convinced her guardian, Ezekiel, knows more than he shared about her biological parents, and she will do everything she can to find out who they were. She secretly meets the powerful witch Awan at a nightclub and is promised the answers she seeks on one condition: she retrieves the legendary Book of Enchantresses. Keira, along with Uriel, Samyaza, Jonah, and her Nephilim friends, must travel to another realm in Gotjawal Forest on Jeju Island to recover the spell book. But nothing is free, and actions have consequences. When Keira's team returns to their world, vampires attack a demon stronghold. No one knows who to blame, but the fragile peace has been rocked. And it's about to get worse-Lucifer has escaped Hell.
***2013 InD'Tale RONE Award Finalist for YA****Did you just see a flash of lightning across the sky on a clear sunny day?Don't blame Mother Nature.Skylar Rome can't wait to spend her last summer before college with her cousin, Kayla. Everything changes when they meet the Grand brothers. Skylar is sure she should stay away from Mason Grand, but their attraction is undeniable. Then Skylar's life erupts into turmoil. She steps into a world where descendants of ancient gods have super powers, evil beings chase her, and questions arise about her own identity. She is running out of time and running for her life, while trying to unravel the mystery of what they want from her. Forced into a battle set into motion long before she was born, will Skylar find the answers she seeks, or will she die trying?
The Chosen Knights think they've found all the clues, but the last one leads them to yet another destination. They astral travel back to the massive destruction of the Knights Templar and find an element they were missing. As they decipher the final puzzle, Cyrus continues to grow his army. A powerful volcano in Hawaii erupts, and inhabitants are forced to stay and fight the demons or flee. Many people once believed to be dead rise to help defeat Cyrus, and Venators arrive from Crossroads to help. Time is running out, and the Chosen Knights must decide to finish what they started or leave the battle to find the Snow Queen, who some believe is the only one who can defeat Cyrus.
Before the Bible, there was the Book of Watchers... Enoch wants to live an ordinary life. He's content to lie low, skip his college classes, and avoid committing to any one girl. But ordinary isn't on the syllabus for Enoch. At night, he dreams of demons. Vivid dreams leave him wanting to escape more than ever. When the demons attack him during daylight, his reality becomes a nightmare. As he pieces together the meaning behind the encounters, supernatural creatures emerge. Demons. Vampires. Witches. Angels. They all want something from him. In a supernatural world he never thought possible, Enoch uncovers a secret that either will destroy him, or force him to become much more than he ever wanted.
