Emberhawk

Kira didn't mean to shoot Ryon, but he shouldn't have used light-bending magic to sneak across the border. That pale mask means he's a Tribal Alliance soldier, and the Empire pays a handsome reward for spies. When Ryon's escape plan goes up in flames, Kira is forced to choose: trust the snarky elementalist or get lost behind enemy lines.

Kira's life was pretty good until her neighbor's ranch burned to the ground. She always knew that living on the border was a bad idea. It's really all Ryon's fault. She didn't mean to shoot him, but he shouldn't have been spying on their land. And he's probably the one who started the fire, anyway-those bright eyes mean he's from that tribe of wild fire-mages.But now he's her only chance of getting back home before war breaks out... and she becomes lost behind enemy lines.

The Savage children think they lead normal, largely unspectacular lives until they unearth the heart of a shooting star on a peaceful Cornish beach. What seems like a chance encounter compels them onto a collision course with a pandemic of dark magic so malign that it threatens their family; the true kingdom of the animals and the enchanted Fae who watch over them all. Following the path set by the Moonstone, they journey deep into a mystical realm hiding in plain sight. Here they discover personal qualities, enchanted items and allies previously unknown. But how can they ever hope to become strong enough to face up to what lies in wait for them in the shadowy clutches of the ancient Ashridge Forest? And how do they survive a sinister force that has hungered for them for many barren generations?

The Jade Witch sacrifices everything to save her people from one enemy-by forging an alliance with another. A desperate chieftess. Brooke's treetop city is a charred husk of its former glory. Her people demand revenge against the Emberhawk tribe, blind to the larger threat: the ravenous Malaano Empire. Determined to subvert a bloody war, Brooke accepts a marriage alliance she knows she'll soon regret. Meanwhile, an Emberhawk prince is seeding a rebellion, and if Brooke's secret support can re-forge the Tribal Alliance, they just might stand a chance against the imperial threat. A hollow assassin. Lysander is a former slave who has forgotten how to live free. After being forced to abdicate his throne, losing his loved ones and his hearing, he feels he has nothing to live for . . . unless he can convince The Jade Witch to teach him the magic of thought-speak, with which he could hear far more than his ears ever could. A stolen throne. Ryon's fractured heritage catches up with him and threatens to tear him away from Kira. As they maneuver to protect Imperial Princess Vylia, their worst fears come true-along with nightmares they never dared to dream.

Co-founder of the Women's March makes her YA debut in a near future dystopian where a young girl and her brother must escape a xenophobic government to find sanctuary. It's 2032, and in this near-future America, all citizens are chipped and everyone is tracked--from buses to grocery stores. It's almost impossible to survive as an undocumented immigrant, but that's exactly what sixteen-year-old Vali is doing. She and her family have carved out a stable, happy life in small-town Vermont, but when Vali's mother's counterfeit chip starts malfunctioning and the Deportation Forces raid their town, they are forced to flee. Now on the run, Vali and her family are desperately trying to make it to her tía Luna's in California, a sanctuary state that is currently being walled off from the rest of the country. But when Vali's mother is detained before their journey even really begins, Vali must carry on with her younger brother across the country to make it to safety before it's too late. Gripping and urgent, co-authors Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher have crafted a narrative that is as haunting as it is hopeful in envisioning a future where everyone can find sanctuary.

Perodia is threatened by Thorn, a powerful vulture, who is using magic to spread a terrible darkness. When a young owl named Tag and his best friend Skyla rescue a golden egg from Thorn's army, they may have found the key to saving Perodia: the last firehawk, guardian of the ember stone.

Emily Birmingham has had it up to here with men. It was hard enough growing up with an overbearing father, but then he dies and leaves everything to her brother—everything Emily’s worked her whole life to build. Now she’s jobless, living in her grandmother's dilapidated house in the middle of Nowhere, Canada, and dealing with the most annoyingly sexy contractor on the planet. Exactly when did her life become the nightmarish opposite of a Hallmark movie? Cooper Merrick learned the hard way that love is never worth the risk. He’s happy running the family contracting business alongside his well-meaning but overly-opinionated brothers...happy enough until polished and perfect Emily enters his world. Nothing prepared him for the ways she turns his life upside down and sees the parts of himself he’s closed off from the world. Now Cooper’s finally found the nerve to ask her out. Only Emily has some requirements before she even considers going out on a date—like a contract with some very specific ground rules. Signing on the dotted line sounds simple enough...but every contract has its fine print.

From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott The fosters - separated by tragedy but reunited by love. A safe place to call home... After escaping her abusive foster parents thirteen years ago, Hailey Donovan thought her nightmare was over. Gatlinburg Tennessee had been a safe place to live, until she’s nearly hit by gunfire while hiking the Smoky Mountains. Her instincts are to avoid law enforcement, especially handsome Park Ranger Rock Wilson, but when more gunfire echoes around them, they’re forced to stay together to escape. More attempts against Hailey convinces her to leave the city and start over someplace new. Rock talks her into staying to fight the unknown assailant. Rock senses Hailey has been traumatized in the past, and is determined to uncover the mystery surrounding her. As Hailey and Rock seek the truth behind the escalating attacks, Rock realizes he’s also in danger of losing his heart. Can Rock provide Hailey the safe haven she desperately needs? -- Read what others are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott: “Scott delivers distinctive characters, an appealing small-town setting, and a hint of romance. This cozy is perfect for animal lovers."--Publishers Weekly review of Dogged by Death "An entertaining cast of characters makes for a kickoff sure to please dog lovers." --Kirkus review for Dogged by Death “A suspense filled emotional ride!” Barbara Britton Bestselling author of the Tribes of Israel Series “Only Ms. Scott could take tragedy and abuse and turn it into a beautiful uplifting story.” Olivia Rae Bestselling Author of the Sword and Cross series. Read the entire Smoky Mountain Secrets series in order: Hailey’s Haven Sawyer’s Secret Darby’s Decision Cooper’s Choice Trent’s Trust Jayme’s Journey Caitlyn’s Christmas Topics: Christian suspense romance, suspense, thriller, Christian thriller, contemporary suspense romance, clean and wholesome romance, foster family romance, foster kids, family centered romance, Laura Scott books, Laura Scott romantic suspense books, smoky mountain romance, small town romance, emotional romance, redemption romance, finding faith romance, faith journey, finding faith, USA today Bestselling author, USA Today, rescue romance, learning to trust again, strong women romance, park ranger, police officer, damsel in distress, doctor, hospital, strong men of faith, protector, faith redeemed, firefighters. Readers of Laura Scott’s books enjoyed books by: Lynette Eason, Irene Hannon, Susan Sleeman, Susan May Warren, Hallee Bridgeman, Christy Barritt, Diann Mills, Dee Henderson, Elizabeth Goddard, Terri Blackstock, Lisa Harris, Rachel Dylan, Dani Pettrey, Colleen Coble, Edie James, Terri Reed, Shirlee McCoy, Lenora Worth, Heather Woodhaven, Dana Mentink