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Awaken
Sarah M. Ross - 2012
In a split second, everything changed. A drunk driver ended Lucy’s mortal life.Lucy opens her eyes to a world she never imagined possible and a new destiny: as a Patronus, a guardian of spirits. Adjusting to her new role and abilities while negotiating this confusing realm will test her limits and push her further than she ever dreamed she would go. From wayward spirits who don’t want her help to soul stealing vampires, and even a stuck-up British royal, Lucy must brave them all to save one spirit she can’t bear to lose.Further complicating her life is an inexplicable yet growing connection she feels to a member of her team, Max, whose mysterious behavior leaves her both confused and intrigued.Waking up dead was just the beginning of her problems. Lucy’s death is about to become the greatest adventure of her life.
Witch's Brew
Heidi R. Kling - 2012
Raised to hate each other, their teenagers meet in the Solstice Stones, a magical battleground where they draw energy from each other to maintain their balance. 16 year olds Logan and Lily have spent years training for their first Stones…only to discover just days before that the enemy may not be what either of them had thought.In Witch’s Brew, Lily is torn between her feelings for Logan and her coven’s need to know who—or what—he is. The young lovers race against time, their distrust for each other, and the powerful influence of their elders to unravel the mystery of their pasts before their future is destroyed. This is an Active Fiction title"Active fiction" is a new type of e-reading experience that allows the reader and the author to interact with each other and the text in new and different ways.In Witch’s Brew, Lily and Logan's fate is already decided, but Heidi explores several different possible pathways for how they get there. She shares scenes that wouldn’t normally fit in a book format and gives readers more precious moments between the two young lovers. As the series progresses, you'll see some normal narrative forms, interspersed with smaller scenes, alternate points of view, and a lot of "what if" scenarios.
Losing Logan
Sherry D. Ficklin - 2014
Mostly because he’s dead. As the only person he can make contact with, he talks Zoe into helping him put together the pieces surrounding his mysterious death so he can move on. Thrust into his world of ultra popular rich kids, Zoe is out of her element and caught in the cross-hairs of Logan’s suspicious ex-girlfriend and the friends he left behind, each of whom had a reason to want him dead. The deeper they dig to find the truth, the closer Zoe gets to a killer who would do anything to protect his secrets. And that’s just the start of her problems because Zoe is falling for a dead guy.
Defiance Rising
Amy Miles - 2011
“What are you doing here?” I scream. “Get out!”“Aw, don’t tell me you’re a shy one. I didn’t peg you for that.” Bastien grins as he throws his leg over a rock and settles in for what appears to be an annoyingly lengthy time.Using one arm, I swim as quickly as I can away from the center of the pool and head straight for the rocks. Bastien seems completely unphazed by my rising fury and he grins down at me. He does however reach out to retrieve my dagger from the pile of clothes he’s perched beside. “Have you no decency?” I growl through chattering teeth. If I don’t get out soon I’ll risk hypothermia, but there’s no way I’m going to give Bastien the satisfaction of seeing me naked.Twirling the dagger in his hand, he appears to contemplate my question. “I suppose this might seem a bit forward of me, but I thought you might like to know it’s time to go.”“Fine. Message received. Leave now!”He leans over the edge, peering down at me. “And miss all the fun? I think not.”Illyria has never known a life without the Rebellion.Instinct.Survival.Nothing else matters…until she ventures out into unknown territory and is faced with an enemy that proves even more fierce and determined than she ever thought. Bastien is infuriating, dangerous and annoyingly gorgeous. Eamon is familiar, comforting and turning into a man before her eyes. Both want her heart...but she is torn between duty and desire. When her choice affects all of mankind, how can she allow herself to be selfish?There is a power within her that can change everyone’s fate…but she underestimated the most potent force on Earth—love. Illyria must discover if she has the strength to sacrifice her heart to save mankind.
Stake You
Claire Farrell - 2012
Not cheating boyfriends, annoying ex-crushes, or even a cheesy new kid who looks like he could have walked straight out of a young adult novel.But life takes odd turns and eerie events coupled with a stalking classmate threaten to send Dev’s walls crumbling down around her, finally forcing her to face the true horror of her past.Joining forces with an enemy is the only way to get to the heart of an enigmatic boy’s true intentions and protect everyone in her life from a being who couldn’t possibly exist.
Burden of the Soul
Kate Grace - 2011
She was perfectly happy e-stalking her crush's blog, avoiding the attention of the Bronze Brigade clique at school, awaiting the next visit from her avant-garde Aunt Grace, and dreaming of a strange young man ... who feels too real to be only a dream. But then her world literally separates at the seams, as a blinding light rips her mother away right before her eyes. In one, inexplicable moment, Clara loses the life and family she had known and is thrown into a transcendental battle being fought between Fallen Souls and Guardians. The Guardians have protected her from the shadows while waiting for her to awaken and remember a promise she made in another world. When Clara learns what is expected of her, and the price she must pay to restore order, she can only hope that the still dormant ancient soul that lives inside of her is truly fighting on the side of Good. Burden of the Soul grapples not only with the battle between Good and Evil, and Action and Complacency, but pits its unlikely heroine squarely against herself. Half of Clara is an ancient soul who made a promise to fight a war, the other half is an adolescent girl who never asked to be special.
Masquerade
Cambria Hebert - 2011
Scarred. Ugly. When I look in the mirror, I see a stranger. When I look over my shoulder, no one's there… Yet I feel watched. Hunted. Afraid.And then he tells me I’m beautiful. He tells me I’m safe.I believe him.Until someone tries to kill me. Secrets abound, danger is near, and still… my heart desires a boy with whiskey-colored eyes and far too many secrets.Secrets that could cost me my life. To stay alive I have to look deep, beneath the masks everyone wears, to find the truth. To find myself.
Wiccan Wars
Heather Marie Adkins - 2012
But, the “dark” witches in school—the BlackMags—finally manage to push her over the edge, and Ever finds her coven in the midst of a war.Cade Bourdain was raised by his father with a thirst for power, and that often draws him into darker areas of magick. Despite his irrational dislike for the “Fluffy Bunny” Wiccans, he feels an unearthly connection to Ever.When the two strike up a secret relationship, the real magic between them is ignited, and the power generated catches the attention of a dangerous warlock, determined to take them for his own.Trapped beneath the evil of the warlock, Ever and Cade’s conflicting covens must work together to stay alive, despite seemingly irreconcilable differences—or they will be destroyed by a common enemy.The line between light and dark has never been so unclear.Coming August 1, 2012!
Hidden Wings
Cameo Renae - 2013
But these are only outward marks; inside, her heart is broken and the pieces scattered.Whisked away to Alaska, to an aunt she’s never met, Emma starts over. Secrets unveil themselves and now…she doesn't even know who or what she is.A centuries old prophecy places Emma in the heart of danger. Creatures of horrifying and evil proportions are after her, and it will take Emma, her aunt, and six, gorgeously captivating Guardians to keep her safe. But, if she can survive until her eighteenth birthday... things will change.
In the Beginning
Elle Klass - 2013
She has no other family which she is aware of, and in order to survive she leaves her home and lives on the streets. She meets interesting characters and gets into amusing predicaments all in the name of survival, such as jumping trains, being chased through the woods by a crazy man with a loaded shotgun and witnessing an unspeakable crime. After a few months on the streets she runs into another group of kids, Einstein is the oldest and a leader in the group, and they form a family of sorts. For survival and money they lean towards a life a crime which inevitably breaks up their family and sends Cleo and Einstein spiraling into their own adventure. Eventually they settle into a “normal” life however their pasts can’t be hushed forever …
The Witch Prophecy
Mary Goldberger - 2013
Abella is a witch and she is just trying to finish high school so she could move on with her life. Not so easy especially once she meets Caden Brody the brother of her partner, Jessa, from her history class. Caden and Jessa are not what they seem either...Caden has his own issues he is dealing with but for some unexplainable reason just a look from Abella's eyes calms him down and he doesn't know why. It seems fate is playing its own game, but will Caden and Abella be the ultimate winners?
The Lightning Conjurer: The Awakening
Rachel Rener - 2018
Forced to start her life from scratch and exist entirely off the grid, she’s led a lonely life, but a quiet one... Until now. Suddenly, strange things are happening all around her: phantom tornadoes, exploding fireplaces, massive sink holes – not to mention the strange man that's been following her everywhere she goes.When Aspen audits a college class for a much-needed dose of normalcy, she’s shocked by the assistant professor’s cold disdain for her, and her alone. Their heated confrontation turns a corner when Aspen panics, accidentally shattering every bulb in the classroom. That’s when Aiden realizes what she is... but he's not the only one who’s been paying attention.In her mission to discover who – and what – she is, Aspen must learn to control her powers, navigate her budding feelings for this new and mysterious ally, and, finally, unearth the shocking truth about her past.*"I absolutely could NOT put this down! Buy all three now, because once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review"This is contemporary fantasy + magical realism at its finest. Thrilling, suspenseful, plus the perfect amount of romance!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review"I loved this trilogy more than The Hunger Games - and I read that series 5 times!" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review"I gave this book 5 stars only because the website wouldn't let me give it 6" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review"This book sucked me right in and I could not stop reading" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review"The world Rener develops is intoxicating and vivid - I was sad to leave it" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review"perfect character development and excellent pacing" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review"I cannot quite put into words how the novel completely captured my attention" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review
Ignite
Jody Morse - 2014
But when her mom is killed in a car accident, Amalia has no other option but to move to Shadow Hill, Connecticut to live with her estranged family where she finds herself more alone than ever. When Amalia meets Julian Archer, she feels a magnetic pull to him unlike anything she’s ever felt before. She’s pretty sure he feels the same way she does, but he won’t let her get too close to him. She soon learns it’s because Julian is keeping secrets – dark, dangerous secrets that affect both of them. And then there’s the cute, mysterious stranger who Amalia meets in the woods but who won’t even tell her his name. The more time she spends with him, the more she finds herself intrigued by him...and unsure of what his true intentions are. As Amalia learns more about herself and not just one but two age-old curses that involve her, she’s forced to decide if she’s willing to risk it all. Disclaimer: This Young Adult Paranormal Romance is recommended for readers ages grade 9 and up due to mild language and other mature topics. Approximately 73,000 words.
A Mermaid for Christmas
Nichole Chase - 2013
FREE ON BARNES AND NOBLE, iTunes, KOBO, and SMASHWORDS. What does a mermaid ask Santa for at Christmas? Follow young Meena and her father to find out! Approximately 3,000 words (Originally included in the Christmas Lites II Anthology but has been reedited and fleshed out.) This title also includes the first three chapters of Flukes by Nichole Chase
Silent Orchids
Morgan Wylie - 2013
The Orchids have been silenced… but for how long?Daegan, elite of the Ferrishyn warrior tribe of Faeries, is charged with a mission to find the Sol-lumieth, a mysterious new power that could change the fate of all in the realm of Alandria. But he is conflicted by his purpose, and he cannot trust the motives of those he serves. He has too many questions and they must be answered. Kaeleigh, a girl abandoned as a small child just outside Missoula, Montana, is now 18. She is trying to discover who she is and where she belongs. In her heart, she feels she has family out there… somewhere. Desperate to unravel the mysteries of her past, she embarks on a journey that will forever change her along with her two best friends, Finn and Chel—who have secrets of their own.