Raine Thomas

"Ancient gods, avenging angels and other beings of myth and legend all have one thing in common: they exist. They're called Estilorians. Amber Hopkins is one of them ... well, half of one, anyway. If only she knew it. Begin the journey with the Daughters of Saraqael as they fight to save an entire race of beings"--From author website.

Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy (Book One)

Becoming

Seventeen-year-old Tate is about to make her parents' dreams come true. Unfortunately for her, their dreams foretell her death. Eager to explore more of the Estilorian plane and prove her abilities, Tate goes against her parents' wishes and leaves the area of protection surrounding her home. Her choice puts her on a deadly path...one that leaves her alone, severely injured and battling for her life. Her possible savior arrives in the form of Zachariah, a male who has removed himself from Estilorian society for more than fifty years. Fighting an unexpected connection to Tate, he must decide whether saving her life is worth destroying his. As Tate struggles to find a way home, she ends up drawn into a dark Mercesti plot involving multiple murders and a powerful ancient artifact. With the unpredictable Zachariah as her only source for aid, she'll soon find out if her abilities are strong enough to help her defy her Fate.

Defy (Firstborn Trilogy Book One)

Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy (Book Three)

Foretold

Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy (Book Two)

Central

This is a New Adult novel recommended for ages 16+. Determined to overcome a dark and tragic past, college student Everly Wallace is only months away from earning her degree in physical therapy. She's consumed with school, caring for her ailing grandfather, and figuring out how to pay the next bill. The last thing she wants is a relationship, but it just might be the one thing she needs. Major League pitcher Cole Parker hasn't fought for anything in his life. He went from a privileged upbringing to a multimillion dollar All-Star career. But when his pitching shoulder starts to give him trouble at only twenty-four years old, he faces the possibility of his injury becoming public knowledge and costing him everything. In a desperate bid to save his career, Cole decides to hire someone to treat his injury, someone who will keep things off the record and out of the media. He finds the perfect solution in Everly. As mysterious as she is beautiful, she provides an enticing distraction from his pain. Soon, physical therapy is the last thing on his mind. When an act of betrayal brings the truths they both fear to light, Cole will have to fight for the first time in his life...not just for his career, but for Everly's love.

For Everly

Having the ability to shapeshift, Sophia is familiar with change. But even she feels the rising tension in her homeland. A shadowy male and deadly beast reside in their midst. The births of the newest Kynzesti loom. Hostile Mercesti continue to hunt for the Elder Scroll, and a traumatized female is too afraid to use her abilities to stop them. Topping off Sophia's stress is Quincy, the male she's convinced can't stand her. She rues the loss of their friendship, but can't figure out how to move past it. She'll soon learn, however, that mending that rift bears more significance than she ever imagined. The search for the Elder Scroll takes on unexpected urgency, and Sophia finds herself in a race across the mainland. To stop the Mercesti led by Eirik, she and her companions must get past their differences and unite against them. If they don't, Eirik will acquire the immense power he seeks, and two of the beings Sophia loves most will die.

Firstborn Trilogy Book Two

Shift

Clara Kate is one of the eight beings needed to activate the Elder Scroll, an ancient artifact causing tragedy and darkness on the Estilorian plane. She knows that her focus needs to be on finding the final piece and stopping the evil Mercesti, but Ini-herit isn't making it easy. He's working closely with Clara Kate on the quest to stop their enemies...too close for her comfort. His presence serves as a constant reminder of the love they shared on the human plane, a love that he no longer remembers at all. Her life and the lives of those she loves are at risk, and she knows she has to put aside her personal problems. So far on their journey, she's endured heartbreak, terror, pain and loss. She's even been brought to the brink of death. She thinks things can't get any worse. She's wrong.

Firstborn Trilogy Book Three

Elder

Expecting to enjoy another typical college night at a frat party with friends, Kyra Vaughn's plans derail when she's almost killed...twice. Her savior, a tall, sexy stranger who calls himself TaeDane, claims that he's the personal bodyguard for the Ascendant of Alametria. She's convinced he's crazy. Especially when he insists that she's the Ascendant. With dark enemies hunting her down, Kyra has no choice but to trust her supposed bodyguard. Ty vows to help her remember her past and return her safely to Alametria, but someone seems intent on interfering, challenging his abilities at every turn. As Kyra's memories emerge, she remembers that Ty is more to her than he's let on...much more than he's allowed to be. She'll also discover that there are many things about her planet and herself that she'd rather forget. In the end, she'll have to make a choice: cling to the life she knows, or risk it all to become the person she's destined to be.

Return of the Ascendant

The Prophecy

He’s a sexy left winger for the NHL’s newest expansion team, the Atlanta Siege, and he’s a player in every sense of the word. Callan Murphy’s on a mission: get his teammate laid. A night out at Atlanta’s hottest nightclub is all he’ll need to find the perfect woman to blow his goalie’s … mind. But when he catches a glimpse of a dark-haired beauty standing across the dance floor, winging for his friend is the last thing on his mind. She’s perfect, all right. Perfect for him. Now he just has to convince her of that, something he never expects to be such a challenge. She’s a mysterious bombshell who’s about to teach him what it’s like to play in the big leagues of the heart. Roxy Wagner’s on a mission: get her best friend laid. When they head out to ladies’ night in search of Mr. Right Now, it doesn’t take her long to spot the two tall, dark, and stud-lies watching them from across the club. One look at the bearded hottie with the seductive heat in his eyes tells her she’s about to go up against a real player. She should know … it takes one to know one. And she’s not interested in playing for keeps. It starts with a night out winging for friends. How it all ends will depend on whether Callan can find a way to tame Roxy’s wild heart. Game on. A Heart So Wild is the fun, steamy first in series of Raine’s Atlanta Siege hockey romances. It can be read as a standalone since it comes complete with a heart-stealing hockey romance HEA. If you like independent, curvy, irresistible females and hot as hell billionaire—yes, billionaire—hockey players, you’ll love A Heart So Wild!

A Hockey Romance

A Heart So Wild

When the elders imprisoned Metis, they took every precaution to protect the Estilorian plane against her evil. It wasn't enough. Now she's escaped, and no one is safe. Fueled by hatred, she wastes no time imposing vengeance on those who captured her. She knows the surest way to destroy their lives is by taking what they love most, and she begins with a child named Eden. Years later, Eden remembers none of her former life. She serves her "Master," unaware of the family still searching for her. But as her eighteenth birthday approaches, memories begin to surface, and she questions her circumstances for the first time. Eden's confusion mounts when she's joined by Connor, a handsome Elphresti male who reveals things that shatter her reality. They'll end up on the run, knowing they can trust only each other. After all, Metis will stop at nothing to get them back, and she thrives on her ability to deceive.

An Estilorian Novel

Deceive

This is a New Adult novel recommended for ages 16+. Photographer Sierra Stratton views the world through a lens all her own. She has an uncanny sense about people, something that often causes her trouble. When she meets the sexy and brooding Evan Dorsey, her intuition tells her he's suffering, and she wants to be the one to help him. Evan isn't open to help from anyone, however. His focus is on his Major League career and making himself as marketable as possible for his upcoming free agency. He plans to ride out the season in Atlanta and then sign with another team, away from the painful memories that haunt him. Someone's eager to send him on his way, too. Between anonymous threats and equipment sabotage, it's clear he's earned himself an enemy along the way. To him, it's one more sign that he's right to move on. But Sierra threatens his conviction. Her contagious smile proves hard to resist, as does her kiss. She tempts him in ways he never anticipated, making him question his plans for the first time. If he's not careful, she might just convince him that he's meant for her.

Meant for Her

He’s the NHL’s Golden Boy, the Atlanta Siege’s All-Star goalie, and the crusher of hearts … at least when it comes to one woman from his past. Hockey has been Christian Reinhardt’s focus since he was nine years old. When an injury threatens to take that from him, he’s forced to start planning a future off the ice. Now the gaming app he’s been coding on the side is priority number one. The kicker? The woman who can get him access to the beta testers he needs is the one whose heart he once shattered. She’s a woman on a mission, determined to do whatever it takes to achieve her dreams … until that means aligning with the one guy she hoped never to see again. Getting rejected by her first love taught Paige O’Connell to focus on her career rather than romance. Now a registered dietician and private chef, she’s met all her goals except getting her food on retail shelves, and it’s looking like it’s going to take a miracle to make that happen. Go figure that her miracle shows up in the form of Christian Reinhardt. With his squeaky-clean image, huge fan base, and finely-honed physique, he’s exactly the spokesperson she needs. It starts as a tentative truce that quickly ignites a familiar spark. How it all ends will depend on whether Christian can convince Paige to give him one more chance at protecting her heart. Game on. A Heart So Familiar is a steamy sports romance featuring a sizzling hot NHL goalie with questionable social skills and a sassy chef with a big heart and a fetish for gaming T-shirts. This is the second of Raine’s Atlanta Siege hockey romances, but it can be read as a standalone since it comes complete with a hockey romance HEA that will give you all the feels.

A Heart So Familiar

Touted as the future ruler and savior of worlds, Ascendant KyrVawn is ready to put her growing power to good use. She intends to begin with her home planet of Alametria, where hints of corruption have infiltrated the highest levels of the palace. It's a monumental task, but one she won't undertake alone. By her side is her personal bodyguard and secret lover, Dem-Shyr TaeDane. Together, they're determined to uncover the truth behind the changes that occurred while they were off-planet...changes that violate long-standing Alametrian laws. But it's hard for them to champion the rules when they don't live by them. Their love is forbidden by official decree, and with every illicit touch, they edge closer and closer to discovery and disaster. Despite their good intentions, they'll find out that sometimes love doesn't conquer all. In fact, it might just be the very thing that destroys them.

Rout of the Dem-Shyr

He’s an All-Star NHL defenseman, a still-reeling divorcé, and Atlanta’s most recently declared Hottest Eligible Bachelor. Mitch Frasier had it all…marriage to his high school sweetheart, a son to share his passion for hockey, and a welcoming place to call home. Until he didn’t. He still isn’t sure where it all went to hell, but one thing’s for certain: the sad life he’s been living since his divorce has got to change. So when his teammate insists on setting him up on a blind date with the perfect woman, he accepts. The only problem? He’s got absolutely no game. She’s a gutsy military widow, a devoted single mother, and one of social media’s top influencers. Samantha Matthews had it all…a storybook marriage, a new life away from the difficult memories of her childhood, and the promise of a contented future. Until she didn’t. She’ll never forget the day it all went to hell. From that moment, her focus turned to providing the best possible life for her son. So when the social media empire she built threatens to crumble, she’s got to think on her feet and find a way to save it. The only problem? Her viewers want dating advice, and she’s got absolutely no social life. When a friend offers to set her up on a blind date, Samantha sees it as a win-win. She’ll get content that her dwindling viewership will love and finally kick-start her stagnant dating life. Well, at least she’ll be half-right. It starts as the world’s worst blind date. How it all ends will depend on a determined woman’s tenacity against a stubborn broken heart. Game on. CAUTION: You will likely experience a serious book hangover when finishing A Heart So Broken! This fifth book in the Atlanta Siege hockey romance series is perfect for fans of steamy sports romances that touch the heart and have a satisfying HEA. Featuring a dedicated single mother of a child on the spectrum and a sexy divorcé also navigating single parenthood, A Heart So Broken is full of as many laugh-out-loud moments as scenes that will steal your heart. Prepare for full steam ahead in this sexy, friends to lovers romance that readers are calling the best in the series so far. Although each book in the Atlanta Siege series is a standalone romance, reading them in order provides the best reading experience: A Heart So Wild (Atlanta Siege Hockey Romance #1) A Heart So Familiar (Atlanta Siege Hockey Romance #2) A Heart So Cold (Atlanta Siege Hockey Romance #3) A Heart So Gifted (Atlanta Siege Hockey Romance #4)

A Heart So Broken

He’s a seasoned NHL veteran, a committed lifelong bachelor, and the newly named captain of the Atlanta Siege. Luke Landry might not have expected to inherit The Siege’s captaincy, but now that he has, he’s vowed to give it his all. Of course, that was before he knew he’d have to work so closely with the team’s Director of Public Relations, a woman as formidable as they come. Luke’s teammates see this as an opportunity too good to pass up. They’re sure that with a little … persuasion, the hard-nosed director will finally loosen up, and he’s just the guy for the job. Looks like if he wants to earn their respect along with his new title, he’s going to have to take one for the team. She’s known as The Queen of PR, The Ice Queen, and—her personal favorite—The Ball Breaker. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. Vivian Price has made an excellent living out of keeping the players of the Atlanta Siege in line, and she’s not about to let the team’s rugged new captain change that. She might need his support to keep the players marching to her tune, but she’s not about to go easy on him, no matter how much charm he tosses her way. Rules are meant to be followed, and her number one rule? No dating players. It starts as a battle of wills between two ambitious co-workers. How it all ends will depend on who gives in to their undeniable attraction first. Game on. A Heart So Cold is a steamy sports romance featuring a sexy French-Canadian hockey player who isn’t afraid of a challenge and a strong, capable businesswoman with an unlikely affinity for Harley Quinn. If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers romances and forbidden romance, you’ll love A Heart So Cold! This standalone book is the third of Raine’s Atlanta Siege hockey romances and comes complete with a swoon-worthy hockey romance HEA.

A Heart So Cold

Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy

This is a New Adult novel recommended for ages 17+. Stranded in the desolate Dark Lands, Kyr and Ty share a bittersweet reunion. Alametria lies on the brink of darkness. Their people are still reeling, believing she's dead at Ty's hands. With no other choice, many have turned to the Guardians and Advisor Vycor for guidance, never suspecting they're being led to slaughter. Kyr and Ty encounter overwhelming challenges in their fight to save their people: a deadly environment, murderous Marauders, and powerful protections preventing them from reaching the palace. When the journey itself could mean their deaths, the one thing that keeps them going is the thought of bringing VycorDane to justice. Facing a battle on multiple fronts, lacking resources, and significantly outnumbered, Kyr and Ty must rely on each other in the race to save their planet. Will they beat the odds and restore peace to Alametria...or will Vycor's evil destroy them all?

Rise of the Faire-Amanti

This is a New Adult Novel appropriate for ages 16+. A rock band. A reality show. The opportunity of a lifetime. As the front man for The Void, lead singer Dane Archer has yet to achieve the success he craves. He hopes that will change when he's approached about filming a reality show called House of Archer. All he and the band have to do is get some juicy footage while on their upcoming tour. The problem? Archer's life is a snoozefest. His parents are happily married, he's never done drugs or gotten arrested, and he doesn't get into fights with his band mates. He knows the show will fizzle and die before it ever hits the air, taking his dreams of worldwide fame along with it. Unless... If Archer can convince his best friend Lily to be on the show, he's sure they'll get all the compelling footage they need. Her life is filled with drama. Hell, she's practically a reality show in her own right. Archer's willing to do whatever it takes to get Lily on board, even if it means charming her into being more than just friends. But when he finds himself falling for her, his seemingly simple plan gets complicated. Soon the line between reality and Reality TV begins to blur, leaving him wondering if achieving his dreams is worth all it might cost him.

Imperfect Harmony

Tiffany King

Heather Hildenbrand

Tammy Blackwell

C. A. Kunz

Amanda Havard

Amy Bartol

Sarah Ross

Eight Bestselling Authors Come Together To Bring You An Out Of This World Collection...The two most powerful questions in the universe are "What if" and "Why not." The best-selling and talented authors who contributed to "Take Me To Your Reader" let those questions guide them when they composed these original and never-before-published stories that combine the most exquisite parts of science fiction and romance. Escape to new worlds of adventure, bravery and love."The Divided" by Amy A. Bartol (Premonition Series. 'Under Different Stars') --> Death divided them. Will she survive his return?"Monsters of Earth" by Tammy Blackwell (Timberwolves Series)--> An intergalactic soldier is sent to Earth..."The House on Maple Street" by Amanda Havard (The Survivors Series and Immersedition)--> It's always the quiet kid who notices..."The Force" by Heather Hildenbrand (The Dirty Blood Series. The Imitation Series)--> Spring Break...extra-terrestrial style!"Ultra-Con" by Tiffany King (The Saving Angels Series. 'Miss Me Not.' 'No Attachments.') --> Discover what happens when extra-terrestrial fantasy meets reality."Snow Globe" by C.A. Kunz (The Childe Series. 'The Modified.' 'One Tiny Secret.' 'Lucky Number Four' {as Amanda Jason}) --> An alien-meets-girl kind of story."The Black Stone Heir" by Sarah M. Ross (The Patronus Series. 'Inhale Exhale.')--> A dangerous close encounter will thrust them together."The Ascendant" by Raine Thomas (Daughters of Saraquel Trilogy. Firstborn Trilogy. 'Meant for Her.' 'For Everly.')--> A girl destined to rule worlds.Inspired by the #utopYA2014 writer's conference theme "aliens and outerspace," these eight authors and friends combined their extraordinary talents to help support the conference that was created to support established and aspiring writers, bloggers, designers, and other publishing industry experts. Proceeds from the book will fund utopYA's mission efforts of collaboration, education and inspiration.

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