Awakening Awake As A Stranger Trilogy Book 1

What if YOU woke up living in someone else’s body? Alone and Afraid. The night of Treaz’s 32nd birthday ended in a lonely, drunken stupor, an unnerving mysterious man staring into her bedroom window, and the waking up inside the body of a stranger a thousand miles from her home. How did she get there? Whose body is she in? Distraught and confused, she is admitted to a chilling psychiatric hospital. With no hope of escape, an unknown man suddenly arranges her discharge. He forces her into a new job that can only be accomplished by living in the bodies of complete strangers. Each night she falls asleep wondering whose life she will be experiencing next. Can she find a way out of this frightening nightmare? Halfway around the world, Omani involuntarily works long hours for her oppressive uncle while remaining hostage on his remote Swiss compound. She is forbidden contact with the outside world. Desperate and isolated, she risks deadly retaliation and finds a way to make a sole online friend, but his assertions are almost too much to believe. Should she trust him? The AWAKE AS A STRANGER trilogy follows the journey of Treaz and Omani. They reside on two different continents yet each are trapped in deplorable realities—Treaz living within other people’s bodies and Omani being held captive on her uncle’s compound. Both long to regain control over their lives, escape their merciless captors, and expose the haunting truths facing them and the world. Can they find freedom together? See what readers are saying about the Awake As A Stranger trilogy: “Couldn’t put the book down… I love her style. I feel like I know the characters.” Amazon reviewer “I LOVED this series! What a crazy creative story line! I couldn’t wait to start the next book and was sorry when it ended! The characters are amazing and how it all came together in the end was perfect! Loved the series!!” Amazon reviewer “I read this book in one go, it is very intriguing…I really enjoyed reading about the differing reflections of people in this world, from those who have everything, to those who only have the clothes they are wearing.” Amazon reviewer “…this series is fascinating… It was just enough curiosity to keep me going and unexpected twists and endearment to the characters that kept me engaged. I’m going to be thinking about this storyline and message for some time.” Amazon reviewer “The author’s writing style is light and easy, making it a quick read…I was especially intrigued by the author’s knowledge of and incorporation of psychological constructs and by applying healthy messaging throughout, she created an upbeat and hopeful experience for the reader.” Goodreads reviewer “Highly recommended.” Goodreads reviewer Read all 3 parts Awakening - Part 1 Rebellion - Part 2 Altercation - Part 3 Watch the book trailer here: https://vimeo.com/575032111

Awake As A Stranger - AWAKENING (Part 1) What if YOU woke up living in someone else's body? Naked. Alone. Afraid. The night of Treaz's 32nd birthday ended in a lonely, drunken stupor, and an unnerving mysterious man staring into her bedroom window. When Treaz awakes, the mirror is wrong. A stranger stares back and mimics her every movement. That is not her body. Those are not her eyes welling with tears. How did she get there? A thousand miles from her home, she is admitted to a chilling psychiatric hospital, like the one her mother had been committed to. Treaz is suddenly discharged and forced into a new job with an employer who inexplicably believes her story. Each night she falls asleep wondering about tomorrow. Will she be transitioned? Whose life will she be experiencing next? Treaz must do her new employer's bidding-for now-unless she can find a way out of this frightening nightmare. Omani involuntarily works long hours for her oppressive uncle while remaining hostage on his remote Swiss compound. She is forbidden contact with the outside world. He claims to be fighting terrorism, but she is not convinced. Desperate and isolated, she risks deadly retaliation and finds a way to make a sole online friend, but his assertions are almost too much to believe. Should she trust him? Awake As A Stranger: a trilogy The AWAKE AS A STRANGER trilogy follows the journey of Treaz and Omani. They reside on two different continents yet each are trapped in deplorable realities-Treaz living within other people's bodies and Omani being held captive on her uncle's compound. Both long to regain control over their lives, escape their merciless captors, and expose the haunting truths facing them and the world. Can they find freedom together? Read all 3 parts Awakening - Part 1 Rebellion - Part 2 Altercation - Part 3 Watch the book trailer here: https: //vimeo.com/575032111

Could your influencing skills save your life? In the second book in the AWAKE AS A STRANGER trilogy, Treaz is forced to continue surviving and working from within the bodies of complete strangers—many of them with existences she never could have imagined living. She gains an improbable ally with which to rebel against the agonizing rules of her elusive employer. Despite unexplained moments of sympathy from her boss, punishment for Treaz’s rebellious acts is harsh. Grief, pain and humiliation threaten to consume Treaz if she cannot find a way back to her own life. After establishing a secret online friendship, Omani’s desire to flee from her meager existence on the compound becomes obsessive; her stark fear of her uncle’s retaliation is undeniable. Perhaps suicide is the better option. Nobody cares about her anyway. Or do they? The AWAKE AS A STRANGER trilogy follows the journey of Treaz and Omani. They reside on two different continents yet each are trapped in deplorable realities—Treaz living within other people’s bodies and Omani being held captive on her uncle’s compound. Both long to regain control over their lives, escape their merciless captors, and expose the haunting truths facing them and the world. Can they find freedom together? See what readers are saying about the Awake As A Stranger trilogy: “Couldn’t put the book down… I love her style. I feel like I know the characters.”Amazon reviewer “I LOVED this series! What a crazy creative story line! I couldn’t wait to start the next book and was sorry when it ended! The characters are amazing and how it all came together in the end was perfect! Loved the series!!”Amazon reviewer “I read this book in one go, it is very intriguing…I really enjoyed reading about the differing reflections of people in this world, from those who have everything, to those who only have the clothes they are wearing.” Amazon reviewer “…this series is fascinating… It was just enough curiosity to keep me going and unexpected twists and endearment to the characters that kept me engaged. I’m going to be thinking about this storyline and message for some time.” Amazon reviewer “The author’s writing style is light and easy, making it a quick read…I was especially intrigued by the author’s knowledge of and incorporation of psychological constructs and by applying healthy messaging throughout, she created an upbeat and hopeful experience for the reader.” Goodreads reviewer “Highly recommended.” Goodreads reviewer Read all 3 parts Awakening - Part 1 Rebellion - Part 2 Altercation - Part 3 Watch the book trailer here: https://vimeo.com/575032111

How far would you go to escape from a life-threatening oppressor? In the thrilling and riveting conclusion of the AWAKE AS A STRANGER trilogy, Treaz must face her fear and outsmart the powerful criminals holding countless people hostage. But, as the shocking secrets unfold, trusted and cared for people are disappearing—being eliminated permanently from the equation. Treaz and Omani overtly connect, binding their perseverance, actions and desires together. The path is fraught with danger and impossible roadblocks as the mounting resistance rises. The women’s skills of influence are wholly tested. Treaz is faced with making the greatest sacrifice possible—losing her own life. Omani’s choice? Live defeated and shamed or risk an excruciating death. How will their stories end? The AWAKE AS A STRANGER trilogy follows the journey of Treaz and Omani. They reside on two different continents yet each are trapped in deplorable realities—Treaz living within other people’s bodies and Omani being held captive on her uncle’s compound. Both long to regain control over their lives, escape their merciless captors, and expose the haunting truths facing them and the world. Can they find freedom together? See what readers are saying about the Awake As A Stranger trilogy: “Couldn’t put the book down… I love her style. I feel like I know the characters.”Amazon reviewer “I LOVED this series! What a crazy creative story line! I couldn’t wait to start the next book and was sorry when it ended! The characters are amazing and how it all came together in the end was perfect! Loved the series!!”Amazon reviewer “I read this book in one go, it is very intriguing…I really enjoyed reading about the differing reflections of people in this world, from those who have everything, to those who only have the clothes they are wearing.” Amazon reviewer “…this series is fascinating… It was just enough curiosity to keep me going and unexpected twists and endearment to the characters that kept me engaged. I’m going to be thinking about this storyline and message for some time.” Amazon reviewer “The author’s writing style is light and easy, making it a quick read…I was especially intrigued by the author’s knowledge of and incorporation of psychological constructs and by applying healthy messaging throughout, she created an upbeat and hopeful experience for the reader.” Goodreads reviewer “Highly recommended.” Goodreads reviewer Read all 3 parts Awakening - Part 1 Rebellion - Part 2 Altercation - Part 3 Watch the book trailer here: https://vimeo.com/575032111

A desperate people. An unwilling hero. A destiny beyond time. Aurianna must rewrite the past in order to save the future. She was supposed to be the answer to an enigmatic prophecy discovered on the night of her birth. But a terrible curse changed her life forever. That is, until a mysterious stranger arrives to break the spell. He awakens Aurianna to the truth of her past and the powers she never knew she had. When he sweeps her back in time, she discovers there is more to her life than she ever imagined. The world she encounters is both strange and familiar. But learning to control her newfound elemental powers will be the least of her problems. She must race against time to uncover the truth about a catastrophe that will leave the world broken, divided, and at war. Aurianna just wants answers. But the people need a savior. Dawn Rising is book one of the Awakened series, a fairytale retelling set within a dystopian fantasy adventure. This Sleeping Beauty reimagining has elements of portal fantasy with time travel, magic, and a unique fantasy setting.

If your memories make you who you are, then what happens when you change them? Nick frequents a bar to drink away his pain. The separation from his wife and inability to see his 5-year-old daughter is too much to bear. He meets Rachel, an expert billiards player who accepts bets from unsuspecting men who naively believe they can outplay her. Sensing Nick’s hopelessness, Rachel offers solace to his present struggles. She convinces him to join her, along with other shattered souls, at the elusive Parlor—a dark and foreboding place located in an abandoned warehouse. Swallowing one pill enables Nick to re-experience a memory complete with sound, touch, smell and emotion. He gets hooked on this enticing, bittersweet escape. What harm can come from reliving the good times in his mind? Rachel reveals her attempt to deal with a past trauma by manipulating its memory adding a haunting layer to the seductive escape. Might that be a solution for Nick’s own woes or will it evolve into a nightmarish end? See what readers are saying about Reminisce: “I found myself completely engaged and pretty much read it straight through. I'd highly recommend this book if you enjoy twists and turns and a good surprise ending!” Amazon reviewer “…its thought provoking nature stays with you after you set the book down.” Amazon reviewer “Makes you angry and sad in equal parts…The twist is unexpected and heartbreaking. Cleverly and emphatically written.” Amazon reviewer “The story is about sadness and guilt, and how hard it is to forgive yourself…also about what lengths people will go to relive special events in their lives.” Amazon reviewer “…the descriptive twists and turns will lead you to some surprising answers.” Amazon reviewer Watch the book trailer: https://vimeo.com/66600299

What if YOU held the power to manipulate the well-being or the demise of many? Joe Tenning thought he knew his father…he was wrong. After 25 years of estrangement, Joe is unexpectedly summoned to the nursing home bedside of Charles Tenning. He reluctantly drives sixteen hours to a small Texas town to have closure on his dysfunctional parental relationship. The reunion turns heated after Charles requests that Joe retrieve his journals located in his house a mile away. When Joe returns, he finds his father’s lifeless body. Foul play is suspect and he is suddenly entangled in unraveling a web of secrets about his father’s bizarre covert actions. Joe accepts the help of Dr. Lillian Kent who has her own brand of patient care. Soon it becomes apparent that someone else is also seeking to learn more about his father’s past actions. He is not Joe’s friend. Despite the desire to return home, Joe now must wrestle with the disturbing consequences of his father’s work on himself, his loved ones, and the lives of thousands more. If he does not, many more could die. See what readers are saying about Promise of Protection: “[The author] weaves a tale of characters that you can vividly picture in this suspenseful story.” Amazon reviewer “…well plotted with interesting characters and good dialogue. Overall, a very good book.” Editorial reviewer “Visualizing the characters and the town was easy. It was a wonderful story that I truly enjoyed.” Amazon reviewer “Suspenseful…There's no question this keeps your interest, as there are lots of unexpected twists and turns.” Amazon reviewer “…a story that holds your interest to the end. It is filled with surprises at every turn.” Amazon reviewer “Great book! Keeps your interest and is very suspenseful!” Amazon reviewer “A 'must read' with a great ending.” Amazon reviewer

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