Bücher der Reihe Guardians

Growing up in South Boston, Danika Callaghan had been taught early on that life is neither kind nor fair. Fighting has kept her alive on more than one occasion. Under the abusive roof of her brutal uncle, she battles to keep her innocent nephew safe from harm amidst the horrors of her trapped existence. With no one in her corner and no real friends to speak of, she questions the purpose of it all. Yet, a fateful turn down one back alley leads her into a world where she learns heroes are real, and not every man is a monster. Every Guardian Warrior had been recruited during the heat of battle. Ukrainian boyar Anton Yurchenko met his fate standing on the steps of Saint Sophia’s cathedral. Dedicated to the belief in peace and armed with the powerful mental skills of a Conduit, he has fought to protect humanity with grace and dignity. However, when a fiery slip of a girl saves his life, he is determined to discover the mysteries behind her skittish exterior. Aided by his mentor and fellow Guardian, Eamon McClearon, he struggles between the rock of his duties and the hard place of his undeniable connection to his beautiful warrior. But an evil storm is on the horizon. Rogue leader Claude Fornier is determined to destroy Anton once and for all. To this end, he sends Rogue Conduit Boris Chrystian, his second, and former ally of Anton, into the shadows. If Claude can trick this mercurial female into giving in to her darker nature, his ultimate victory over the noble Guardian will be devastating. Opposed on all sides, Anton must convince Danika of his pure intentions. But is his belief in her strong enough or will her tormented soul fall prey to his manipulative foe?

The Forest Laird is the tale of William Wallace, the great hero of the Scottish Wars of Independence. Jack Whyte has pulled back the curtain of history and has given us a riveting story of Wallace's struggles against the tyranny of the English.In the predawn hours of August 24th, 1305, in London's Smithfield Prison, the outlaw William Wallace-hero of all the Scots and deadly enemy of King Edward of England-sits awaiting the dawn, when he is to be hanged and then drawn and quartered. This brutal sundering of his body is the revenge of the English. Wallace is visited by a Scottish priest who has come to hear his last confession, a priest who knows Wallace like a brother. Wallace's confession-the tale that follows-is all the more remarkable because it comes from real life. We follow Wallace through his many lives-as outlaw and fugitive, hero and patriot, rebel and kingmaker. His exploits and escapades, desperate struggles and victorious campaigns are all here, as are the high ideals and fierce patriotism that drove him to abandon the people he loved to save his country. William Wallace, the first heroic figure from the Scottish Wars of Independence and a man whose fame has reached far beyond his homeland, served as a subject for the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart. In The Forest Laird, Jack Whyte's masterful storytelling breathes life into Wallace's tale, giving readers an amazing character study of the man who helped shape Scotland's future.

They aren't above killing, and now his family and boyfriend are missing. Everyone thinks The Order's dangerous new super villain Nightmare wants to destroy the world, but Quinn knows better.This is different. This time, it's personal.The stakes have never been higher, and Quinn-as the superhero Blue Spekter-has a crazy plan that just might work. Can he defeat Nightmare and The Order before it's too late?If he fails and Nightmare slaughters him, who will stop the maniacal super villain from destroying everything and everyone they love?BALANCE OF POWER is the fifth book of The Guardian Series and is part of the Spekter Superhero Universe. Remember all those cool things that happened before? Well, this book wraps all that stuff up. Read it now! You know you want to!

He must make the hard choice: flee or fight.Becoming the superhero Blue Spekter was supposed to be fun for Quinn, the realization of a childhood dream. But the insidious Order hijacked his dream-come-true by twisting his best friend Blake into the feared supervillain Dark Flame.Now, The Order wants Dark Flame to kill Quinn and erase Blue Spekter from history. For Quinn, junior year is no longer about surviving high school; it's about survival and protecting the ones he loves.But can he?Does Quinn have the courage to stop Blake and take down The Order, no matter the cost?ULTIMATE SACRIFICE is the fourth book of The Guardian Series and is part of the Spekter Superhero Universe. Get it now.

They had one choice: lie or become lab rats.It was supposed to be an uneventful camping trip before the start of another grueling year in high school. Days later, when the enigmatic agent Victor Kraze confronts Quinn and Blake, they realize they must never speak about what they found in the woods.But now, something is different. Why are the basic elements unpredictably reacting to Quinn and Blake at home and in school? What changed? What really happened in the woods?They need help, but they don't have much time. Can the boys discover the key to controlling their self-proclaimed superpowers before they accidentally hurt someone they love? Before the nosy and relentless Agent Kraze changes his mind?ACCIDENTAL AWAKENING is the first book of The Guardian Series and is part of the Spekter Superhero Universe.Get it now.

They think he's their pawn, but playing the game is part of Blake's plan.At just sixteen years old, Blake is lost without The Order's guidance-and The Order hopes he'll become their secret weapon in the fight against injustice.The Order always gets what it wants, but Quinn-now known as the superhero Blue Spekter-refuses to step aside and thwarts their nefarious plans.Can The Order-through Blake-persuade Quinn to drop the superhero act and join him in the real fight against crime? More importantly, how long does Blake have until The Order discovers what he's really after?THE RISE OF DARK FLAME is the third book of The Guardian Series and is part of the Spekter Superhero Universe.Get it now.

The manhunt is on, but no one knows who-or what-to look for.Impossibly heroic superhuman saves, wanted criminals vanishing into thin air, and thugs washing up with unexplainable third-degree burns can mean only one thing: someone has taken the law into their own hands.But who? And why?With the Department of Homeland Security breathing down the necks of city officials, Quinn and Blake must hide their superpowers from everyone, even their families.Time is running out. How long can they outrun the growing pile of damning evidence against them?UNIDENTIFIED PHENOMENON is the second book of The Guardian Series and is part of the Spekter Superhero Universe.Get it now.

He does not trust her…Lucan has one chance to save himself before the darkness he wields consumes him. The vampire would rather damn his soul to Hell, than mate his enemy’s sister. Fate hasn’t left him much choice however, because it prophesies Sabin to end the brutal war on humanity. The longer he waits, the further into the shadows he slips and the closer they all come to being destroyed.She will betray him…Sabin experiences daily torture ever since her brother locked her in his hellish dungeon. The only thing that keeps her sane, is the knowledge there is one vampire destined to save her. Even when Lucan rejects the idea they could ever become mated, she knows the fate of the world depends on them being together.He is darkness; she is light, yet they need each other to survive. Evil is preparing to destroy Sabin, and with each passing second the enemy grows stronger. Time is running out and with the Phoenix God missing, Sabin cannot fulfill the prophesy. There may be only one sacrifice left to make.

Amber's final quest could claim her soul, but it's a journey she must make. The evil that lurks in the Lost Lands threatens to infest the realms unless Amber, Redka, and Connor can destroy it. But Amber is more concerned about her father's safety as he is held captive by the wickedness that terrorises them all. Amber faces isolation and mistrust from her friends as they travel across land and sea to meet their most dangerous foe. Will she be able to stay true to her destiny as the last Oracle, or will she be tempted by the darkness? The fate of the realms is in her hands. Amber's final quest will be her most terrifying yet. This time, it will be deadly.

Famed for his cocky attitude and womanizing lifestyle, Baal likes to make his own rules. But being the most powerful demon in Hades’ army comes with a steep price. Namely, a command to mate with the human he is bound to protect. When the lord of the Underworld reveals the female’s true identity, Baal vows he will never love her. Even though she may destroy him, he soon discovers it’s a promise he might not be able to keep.When her sibling goes missing, Ranata finds herself at the mercy of those who intend to make her Hell’s next sacrifice. With the world embraced in the wrath of a power-hungry demigod, and a sister now in his clutches, she discovers she is not fully human and now must face the biggest challenge of her life. Mating a demon is an insane idea, but she will do anything to save her sister. Falling in love with him might be even crazier.

Being the lord of dark, terrifying things makes Hades the most feared god in existence. He's also the most bored. When the guardians request his assistance, he is quick to grant it and make his way to the human realm. After all, creating havoc is what he does best. When his path crosses with a beautiful female, he finds her honesty refreshing, making his desire burn hotter. It's when she summons him for a favor that he will finally get to name his terms.When tall, dark and oh-so-sexy walks into her store, Mia suddenly finds herself marked by a god. Saddled with a curse that rips her world apart on a nightly basis, she decides bargaining with Hades to remove it might prove beneficial. Of course, requesting a favor from the lord of the Underworld comes with a huge price. Namely thirty days in Hell as his guest.Hades is only out for some fun, but Mia isn't playing his games. She intends to get through her agreement despite the yearning she feels for him. Problem is, the longer they are together the more she begins to see beyond the lord of evil to the troubled man beneath. Now she must decide if he is worthy of the only thing she has left to give.

He's no guardian angel.Being the first vampire Guardian ever created, Seth Ruiz struggles with his identity. While his sanity balances on a razor's edge, it's only a matter of time before he succumbs to the evil inside him. When realization strikes that the fiery Kaitlyn belongs to him, he must not only battle his past demons, but fight his desire to claim her or chance killing them both.She's a demon slayer.Handed a dagger as a child, Kaitlyn O'Hara has slaughtered demons her entire life. It should come as no surprise that she is also destined to save a crazy vampire. When fate reveals her true identity, she must search her heart for the courage to move forward.Katie holds the key to help save humanity. With Seth's dark side edging closer, he prays he can keep it together long enough to protect her through the challenges she must face. However, he could prove to be her biggest threat.He fights his desire to claim her. She battles to save him. Together they wage war to protect humanity. Survival may come at a price.

One touch will prove fatal.Caleb is dark, hot, and commanding in human form. As a dragon, he's a force to be reckoned with. When he witnesses the slave Lileta being beaten by his Overlord Odage, he nearly comes unglued. Without understanding why, he asks to take Lileta as his own, but soon realizes his longing is more than an attraction to a beautiful woman. In a sick twist of fate, the gods have given him a demon as his mate-one he can never touch unless he wishes his own death.His only choice is to grant her freedom.Abducted as a teen, and later purchased by a dragon Overlord, Lileta's venomous touch remains her only safeguard as a slave. When the demon's rebellious nature brings about a brutal punishment, Caleb steps in and takes her as his own. As if having the sexy dragon save the day isn't bad enough, she soon realizes they are destined to be together.Mating is out of the question.The abduction of a goddess intertwines their paths once again, spiraling them to the brink of passion. Unable to resist their fatal desire, the two must trust fate and hope they don't destroy each other.This book formerly published as Fatal Desire. Revised 2nd edition.

Vampire Guardian, Marcus Dagotto is sworn to safeguard humanity. With the death of his mate, and a curse that will soon catapult him into bloodlust, he focuses on protecting his king and surviving each day. When the gods interfere, it's never a good thing and this time they destine him a new mate. He tries to resist the woman fated to be his, but when she ends up in trouble, instinct demands he protect her.In the darkness, she may be the sliver of light that will save his soul.After the love of Cassandra Jensen's life ditches her at the altar, she swears off men forever. But when a sexy stranger visits her nightly dreams and seduction plays a starring role, she reconsiders her current situation. Problem is, he's a figment of her wild imagination, at least until he steps into her life for real. His world is full of things that go bump in the night, and something evil is coming to claim him. To protect herself means losing him. To save him will mean the ultimate sacrifice.A single kiss will change her life forever.Formerly published as Eternal Flame. Revised 2nd edition.

Can one girl sacrifice herself to save the one she loves…Following their daring escape from the demon realm, Amber and her friends become caught up in a war between good and evil. They must join forces with the Queen's warriors to overthrow a malevolent force that has spread across Avaveil, the land of the Fae.But, as her powers grow, Amber is faced with the real possibility that she is a danger to the ones she loves. Her full strength is yet to be tested in a way she can't comprehend.Dragons, faeries and humans stand side-by-side as they are drawn into a battle of cunning, magic and surprising revelations. Can Amber survive long enough to see her dreams fulfilled?

One girl holds the key to an ancient pact that could destroy the world...When sixteen-year-old Amber Noble's dreams begin to weave into her reality, she turns to the mysterious Connor for help. His links to the supernatural world uncover a chilling truth about her hometown and a pact that must be re-paid with blood.As her father alienates her, and the Guardians take her best friend, her true destiny unfolds, and she begins a quest that will see her past collide with her present.Drawn deeper into the world of witchcraft and faeries, it is only at the end of her journey that she realises how much she could lose.