Morgan Rice

"Tonos de LOS JUEGOS DEL HAMBRE impregnan una historia centrada en dos valientes adolescentes decididos a desafiar todos las posibilidades en un esfuerzo por recuperar a sus seres queridos. Un mundo creible y envolvente, recomendado para aquellos que disfrutan de las novelas distopicas, de los personajes femeninos poderosos y de las historias de valor inusuales." -Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, critico de eBooks (sobre Arena Uno) ARENA TRES es el libro nº 3 de la trilogia de supervivencia mas vendida, que comienza con ARENA UNO, de descarga gratuita. Despues de casi morir de frio en su viaje al norte, Brooke y su pequeño grupo se despiertan y se encuentran en la civilizacion. Encontraron la ciudad utopica, escondida en las profundidades de una zona remota de Canada. Tienen calefaccion, comida, camas comodas, ropa limpia y seguridad. Por fin lo lograron. Mientras Brooke se recupera, conoce a los misteriosos supervivientes que habitan la ciudad y que compiten por su amor. Vuelve a entrenar, mejorando enormemente sus habilidades de pelea bajo el ala de un nuevo mentor, y madura hasta convertirse en una mujer. Sin embargo, Brooke pronto se da cuenta de que estar a salvo y aislada no es lo unico en la vida. Cuando se entera de que hay sobrevivientes escondidos en las profundidades de Estados Unidos que luchan por restablecer el orden desde adentro, con la posibilidad de que su padre este entre ellos, Brooke se enfrenta a la decision de su vida: vivir en este lugar perfecto, libre y seguro por el resto de sus dias, o partir y luchar por la libertad de los demas. Sabe que seria un viaje de vuelta a traves de unos Estados Unidos postapocalipticos, esta vez viajando hacia el oeste, a traves de su amplitud, en busca de los supuestos sobrevivientes, de su padre. Tendria que abrirse paso a traves de una tierra transformada por el apocalipsis, tratar de sobrevivir a una corriente interminable de peligros, a manadas ambulantes de bandas violentas, con pocos recursos y provisiones. Seria una travesia de tres mil kilometros hacia un suicidio seguro. Y si abandona esta utopia, sabe que no hay vuelta atras. Pero eso no es lo peor: hay algo mas en su camino. La Arena 3. La mayor arena que queda en lo que fue Estados Unidos, la mas brutal y peligrosa de todas, aquella de la que nadie sobrevive. La que, ella sabe, pondra a prueba el limite de todo lo que ella es. ¿Arriesgara todo por los demas? ARENA TRES es un thriller distopico repleto de accion, con una dura heroina de la que se han enamorado los lectores de todo el mundo, y es la impactante conclusion de la exitosa Trilogia de la Supervivencia, que te hara pasar las paginas hasta altas horas de la noche. "Adictivo... ARENA UNO es uno de esos libros que lees toda la noche hasta que haces bizcos porque no quieres soltarlo". -Dallas Examiner

"Adictivo....ARENA UNO, es uno de esos libros que lees en la noche hasta que ves bizco porque no quieres soltarlo."--The Dallas ExaminerDe la autora número uno en ventas, Morgan Rice, llega el Libro Dos de LA TRILOGIA DE SUPERVIVENCIA, una trilogia de ficcion distopica. Habiendo escapado de la isla traicionera que una vez fue Manhattan, Brooke, Ben, Logan, Bree y Rose van por el Rio Hudson en una lancha robada, con poco combustible, poca comida y necesitando desesperadamente refugiarse del frio. Pisando sus talones van los tratantes de esclavos, que no se detendran por nada hasta capturarlos y llevarlos de regreso. A medida que se abren camino rio arriba en este thriller post apocaliptico lleno de accion, en su camino para tratar de encontrar la mitica ciudad de Canada, tendra que utilizar todas sus habilidades e ingenio y de supervivencia, para mantenerse con vida. En el camino se encontraran con los supervivientes enloquecidos, bandas errantes de depredadores, canibales, animales salvajes, un paramo desolado y una tormenta de nieve imparable. Ellos sufren lesiones, enferman, y el Hudson se congela y hacen todo lo posible para salvar lo que pueden y evitar la persecucion de los tratantes de esclavos. Ellos encuentran una pequeña isla y piensan que han encontrado un respiro, hasta que los acontecimientos no les favorecen. No es hasta que se suben a un misterioso tren a sin rumbo, que encuentran que las cosas siempre pueden empeorar. En el camino, los sentimientos de Brooke por Logan se intensifican, asi como sus sentimientos hacia Ben. Indecisa entre estos dos jovenes, atrapada entre sus celos, no esta segura de sus sentimientoshasta que los sucesos eligen por ella. Al encontrarse arrojados de nuevo en una Arena, se sorprenden al descubrir que la Arena Dos es aun peor. Lanzados a una etapa de lucha barbara, equipados con armas, enfrentados a otros adolescentes y en contra de ellos mismos, Brooke y los demas se veran obligados a elegir lo que es importante y a hacer los sacrificios mas dificiles de sus vidas. Porque en Arena Dos, nadie sobrevive. Jamas. "Llamo mi atencion desde el principio y no lo solte. La historia es una aventura sorprendente, de ritmo rapido y llena de accion desde el principio. No hay un momento aburrido". --Paranormal Romance Guild {acerca de Turned}

En TRAICIONADA (Libro #3 del Diario de un Vampiro), Caitlin Paine despierta después de estar en un coma profundo, para descubrir que ha sido transformada. Convertida en una verdadera vampiro, se sorprende con sus nuevos poderes, incluyendo su capacidad para volar y su fuerza sobrehumana. Se da cuenta de que su verdadero amor, Caleb, sigue a su lado, esperando pacientemente que se recupere. Ella tiene todo lo que podria soñar. Hasta que de pronto, las cosas salen terriblemente mal. Caitlin se horroriza al descubrir a Caleb con su ex esposa, Sera, y antes que de el tenga la oportunidad de explicar, Caitlin le pide que se vaya. Descorazonada, confundida, Caitlin quiere morir, su unico consuelo es su lobezna, Rose. Caitlin tambien encuentra consuelo en su nuevo entorno. Se da cuenta de que ha sido llevada a una isla escondida en medio del rio Hudson: Pollepel, entre una cofradia de vampiros adolescentes de elite, chicos y chicas, 24 en total, incluyendola a ella. Se da cuenta de que este lugar es para marginados, al igual que ella Conoce a su nueva mejor amiga, Polly, y empieza a ser entrenada para el combate de vampiros de elite, y se da cuenta de que por fin ha encontrado un lugar que puede ser su hogar. Pero una guerra de vampiros se avecina, y su hermano Sam sigue ahi afuera, secuestrado por Samantha. El malvado Kyle, tambien, ahora empuñando la mitica Espada, todavia esta en pie de guerra y no se detendra ante nada para acabar con Nueva York. Caitlin, a pesar de su nuevo hogar, y a pesar de haber encontrado un nuevo amor en el vampiro escurridizo, Blake, sabe que solo puede permanecer en esta isla el tiempo necesario antes de ser llamada por su destino. Despues de todo, ella sigue siendo la "Elegida" y las miradas todavia estan sobre ella para encontrar a su padre y al arma que podria salvarlos a todos. Dividida entre sus nuevos amigos y sus persistentes sentimientos hacia Caleb, ella debe llegar a decidir donde estan sus verdaderas lealtades y si ella esta dispuesta a arriesgarlo todo para tratar de encontrar a Caleb y tenerlo en su vida una vez mas. TRAICIONADA tambien se destaca como una novela independiente. TRAICIONADA tiene mas de 60,000 palabras- Los Libros # 4 -- # 10 de DIARIO DE UN VAMPIRO¡ahora tambien estan disponibles! "TRAICIONADA es una nueva entrega gran de esta saga. Morgan Rice realmente ha llegado con un ganador en esta serie. De ritmo rapido, llena de accion, amor, suspenso e intriga. Si usted no ha leido sus dos primeras novelas, lealas y luego ponga en sus manos TRAICIONADA. He leido estos libros en orden, pero cada uno de estos libros tambien estan diseñados para leerse de forma independiente; por lo que incluso, si usted no ha leido los dos primeros, puede leer TRAICIONADA. Estoy seguro de que va a terminar consiguiendo los dos primeros vale la pena leerlos ¡o releerlos!" --VampireBookSite "El final de gran suspenso de TRAICIONADA dejara al lector pidiendo por mas. TRAICIONADA recibe un diez de calificacion por su ritmo de lectura, y por su imaginativa historia". --The Dallas Examiner El Bestseller # 1 de Morgan Rice, de la saga LA TRILOGIA DE SUPERVIVENCIA, un thriller distopico, pos apocaliptico, ahora tambien esta disponible a la venta Y el Bestseller # 1 de Morgan Rice, de la saga de fantasia, EL ANILLO DEL HECHICERO, que comprende diez libros (y siguen llegando) ya esta disponible tambienempezando con el Libro #1, LA SENDA DE LOS HEROES!

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)VOWED is Book #7 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with TURNED (Book #1)! In VOWED (Book #7 of the Vampire Journals), Caitlin and Caleb find themselves in medieval Scotland, in 1350, a time of knights and shining armor, of castles and warriors, of the quest for the Holy Grail said to contain the key to true vampire immortality. Landing on the shores of the ancient Isle of Skye, a remote island off the Western coast of Scotland where only the most elite warriors live and train, they are ecstatic to reunite with Sam and Polly, Scarlet and Ruth, a human king and his warriors, and with all of Aidens coven. Before they can continue their mission for the fourth and final key, the time has come for Caleb and Caitlin to wed. Against the most amazing backdrop Caitlin could ever hope for, an elaborate vampire wedding is planned, including all of the ancient rituals and ceremonies that accompany it. It is the wedding of a lifetime, meticulously planned by Polly and the others, and Caitlin and Caleb are happier than theyve ever been. Simultaneously, Sam and Polly, to their own surprise, are each falling deeply in love with one another. As their relationship accelerates, Sam surprises Polly with a vow of his own. And Polly surprises him with her own shocking news. But all is not well beneath the surface. Blake has appeared again, and his deep love for Caitlin might just threaten her union, on the day before her wedding. Sera has appeared again, too, and vows to break apart what she cannot have. Scarlet, too, finds herself in danger, as the source of her deep powers are revealedalong with the revelation of who are her true parents. Worst of all, Kyle has landed back in time, and has tracked down his old protege, Rynd, to force him to use his shapeshifting skill to trick and kill Caitlin and her people. As they fall into his elaborate trap, Caitlin and the others find themselves in deeper danger than ever before. It will be a race to find the final key, before everyone Caitlin holds dear is wiped out for good. This time, she will have to make the hardest choices and sacrifices of her life.

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)RESURRECTED is Book #9 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with Book #1, TURNED! In RESURRECTED (Book #9 of the Vampire Journals), 16 year old Scarlet Paine finds herself changing in mysterious ways. She is becoming sensitive to light, able to read peoples thoughts, and is faster and stronger than shes ever been. She doesnt understand whats happening to her, and tries to ignore it. But she can only dismiss it for so long. Caitlin Paine, her mom, knows too well whats happening to her daughter. She underwent the same transformation to vampire once, centuries ago. But now, in the present day, as a mere human, she has no memory of it. All she has is the journal she found in the atticher mysterious vampire journaltelling of her exploits in another time and place, and of the vampire race being eradicated. But was there one exception to the rule? Could it be that Scarlet, her daughter, is the last remaining vampire on earth? As Scarlet tries to fight who shes becoming, she also tries to fight her intense feelings for Blake, a boy in her grade who she has a crush on. She cant tell, though, if hes into her, and with the big Halloween dance just days away, the pressure is on. She would do anything for Blake to ask her. But Vivian, the meanest of the popular girls, is also on Blakes radar, and shell do anything to make Blake hersand to make Scarlets life a living hell. Luckily Scarlet has her own clique of friends to back her up, including her best friends Maria and Jasmin. They, too, have guy troublesbut it isnt until Sage appears, the mysterious new boy, that her friends become obsessed. Scarlet finds herself attracted to him, tooand is surprised when it is her, of all the girls in the school, that he pays attention to. But her mind is set on Blake, at least for now, and she continues to hope hell ask her to the dance. Just when it seems that Scarlet has what she wants, her body changes. Soon it may be impossible for her to be near her fellow humans. Soon, she may have to choose between her desire to live and her desire for love.

"THE SORCERERS RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto MattosA VOW OF GLORY is book #5 in the Bestselling series THE SORCERERS RING, which begins with A QUEST OF HEROES, a #1 Bestseller! In A VOW OF GLORY, Thor embarks with his Legion friends on an epic quest into the vast wilds of the Empire to try to find the ancient Destiny Sword and save the Ring. Thors friendships deepen, as they journey to new places, face unexpected monsters and fight side by side in unimaginable battle. They encounter exotic lands, creatures and peoples beyond which they could have ever imagined, each step of their journey fraught with increasing danger. They will have to summon all their skills if they are to survive as they follow the trail of the thieves, deeper and deeper into the Empire. Their quest will bring them all the way into the heart of the Underworld, one of the seven realms of hell, where the undead rule and fields are lined with bones. As Thor must summon his powers, more than ever, he struggles to understand the nature of who he is. Back in the Ring, Gwendolyn must lead half of Kings Court to the Western stronghold of Silesia, an ancient city perched on the edge of the Canyon that has stood for one thousand years. Silesias fortifications have allowed it to survive every attack throughout every centurybut it has never been faced with an assault by a leader like Andronicus, by an army like his million men. Gwendolyn learns what it means to be queen as she takes on a leadership role, Srog, Kolk, Brom, Steffen, Kendrick and Godfrey by her side, preparing to defend the city for the massive war to come. Meanwhile, Gareth is descending deeper into madness, trying to fend off a coup that would have him assassinated in Kings Court, while Erec fights for his life to save his love, Alistair and the Dukes city of Savaria as the downed shield enables the wild creatures to invade. And Godfrey, wallowing in drink, will have to decide if he is ready to cast off his past and become the man his family expects him to be. As they all fight for their lives and as things seem as if they cant get any worse, the story ends with two shocking twists. Will Gwendolyn survive the assault? Will Thor survive the Empire? Will the Destiny Sword be found? With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A VOW OF GLORY is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. Books #6--#13 in the series are now also available! "Grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go.This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning. There is not a dull moment to be found."--Paranormal Romance Guild {regarding Turned}

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)DESTINED is book #4 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with TURNED (Book #1). In DESTINED (Book #4 in the Vampire Journals), Caitlin Paine wakes to discover herself back in time. She finds herself in a cemetery, on the run from a mob of villagers, and seeks refuge in the ancient cloisters of Assisi, in the countryside of Umbria, Italy. There, she learns of her destiny and her mission: to find her father and the ancient vampire Shield needed to save mankind. But Caitlins heart still pines for her lost love: Caleb. She desperately needs to know if he has survived their trip back in time. She learns that her mission requires her to go to Florence, but if she wants to pursue matters of the heart, she must go to Venice. She chooses Venice. Caitlin is overwhelmed at what she finds. Venice of the eighteenth century is a surreal place, men and women dressed in elaborate costumes and masks, celebrating an endless, lavish party. She is thrilled to discover and reunite with some of her close friends, and to be welcomed back into their coven. And she is excited to join them in Venices Grand Ball, the most important costume dance of the year, where she hopes, once again, to find Caleb. But Caitlin is not the only one who can travel back in time: Kyle soon arrives, too, and is determined to hunt her down and kill her once and for all. Sam, too, arrives, determined to save his sister before it is too late. At the Ball, Caitlin searches everywhere, and finds no sign of Caleb. That is, until the very last dance. She dances with a masked man who takes her heart away, and she feels certain that it is him. But as the partners change, she loses him again. Or does she? Caitlin soon finds herself torn between the two loves of her life, and discovers that she has to be careful what she wishes for. Her joy at finding what she wants might just come mixed with tragedy and heartbreak. In a climactic, action-packed ending, Caitlin finds herself up against true evil, Romes ancient vampire coven, and the most powerful vampire coven that ever existed. Surviving will demand all her skills, as she finds herself battling for her very life. She will have to sacrifice more than ever, if she is to save the one she loves. "DESTINED is fast paced with enough action and twist and turns to keep you engaged until the end. There are so many twists and exciting developments throughout the story that it keeps your attention!"--The Romance Reviews " I just turned 30 and there are a few YA series that I just love and this one is definitely on that list! READ IT! READ IT! READ IT! Dont forget READ IT!"--werevampsromance.org

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)LOVED is Book #2 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with Book #1, TURNED! In LOVED (Book #2 in the Vampire Journals), Caitlin and Caleb embark together on their quest to find the one object that can stop the imminent vampire and human war: the lost sword. An object of vampire lore, there is grave doubt over whether it even exists. If there is any hope of finding it, they must first trace Caitlins ancestry. Is she really the One? Their search begins with finding Caitlins father. Who was he? Why did he abandon her? As the search broadens, they are shocked by what they discover about who she really is. But they are not the only ones searching for the legendary sword. The Blacktide Coven wants it, too, and they are close on Caitlin and Calebs trail. Worse, Caitlins little brother, Sam, remains obsessed with finding his Dad. But Sam soon finds himself in way over his head, smack in the middle of a vampire war. Will he jeopardize their search? Caitlin and Calebs journey takes them on a whirlwind of historic locationsfrom the Hudson Valley, to Salem, to the heart of historic Bostonthe very spot where witches were once hung on the hill of Boston Common. Why are these locations so important to the vampire race? And what do they have to do with Caitlins ancestry, and with who shes becoming? But they may not even make it. Caitlin and Calebs love for each other is blossoming. And their forbidden romance may just destroy everything theyve set out to achieve. "LOVED, the second book in the Vampire Journals series, is just as great as the first book, TURNED, and jam packed with action, romance, adventure, and suspense. If you loved the first book, get your hands on this one and fall in love all over again."--Vampirebooksite.com "THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS series has had a great plot, and LOVED especially was the kind of book you will have trouble putting down at night. The ending was a cliffhanger that was so spectacular that you will immediately want to buy the next book, just to see what happens. As you can see, this book was a huge step up in the series and receives a solid A." --The Dallas Examiner

"If you liked THE HUNGER GAMES, you will Love ARENA ONE."--Allegra Skye, Bestselling author of SavedFrom #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes the first book in a dazzling trilogy of dystopian fiction. New York. 2120. American has been decimated, wiped out from the second Civil War. In this post-apocalyptic world, survivors are far and few between. And most of those who do survive are members of the violent gangs, predators who live in the big cities. They patrol the countryside looking for slaves, for fresh victims to bring back into the city for their favorite death sport: Arena One. The death stadium where opponents are made to fight to the death, in the most barbaric of ways. There is only one rule to the arena: no one survives. Ever. Deep in the wilderness, high up in the Catskill Mountains, 17 year old Brooke Moore manages to survive, hiding out with her younger sister, Bree. They are careful to avoid the gangs of slaverunners who patrol the countryside. But one day, Brooke is not as careful as she can be, and Bree is captured. The slaverunners take her away, heading to the city, and to what will be a certain death. Brooke, a Marines daughter, was raised to be tough, to never back down from a fight. When her sister is taken, Brooke mobilizes, uses everything at her disposal to chase down the slaverunners and get her sister back. Along the way she runs into Ben, 17, another survivor like her, whose brother was taken. Together, they team up on their rescue mission. What follows is a post-apocalyptic, action-packed thriller, as the two of them pursue the slaverunners on the most dangerous ride of their lives, following them deep into the heart of New York. Along the way, if they are to survive, they will have to make some of the hardest choices and sacrifices of their lives, encountering obstacles neither of them had expectedincluding their unexpected feelings for each other. Will they rescue their siblings? Will they make it back? And will they, themselves, have to fight in the arena? ARENA ONE is Book #1 in the Survival Trilogy, and is 85,000 words. "I will admit, before ARENA ONE, I had never read anything post-apocalyptic before. I never thought it would be something I would enjoy.Well, I was very pleasantly surprised at how addicting this book was. ARENA ONE was one of those books that you read late into the night until your eyes start to cross because you dont want to put it down.It is no secret that I love strong heroines in the books I read.Brooke was tough, strong, un-relentless, and while there is romance in the book, Brooke wasnt ruled by that....I would highly recommend ARENA ONE."--Dallas Examiner"Grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go.This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning. There is not a dull moment to be found."--Paranormal Romance Guild {regarding Turned}

In UN COMPITO DI VALORE (Libro #6 in LAnello dello Stregone), Thor continua la sua ricerca, addentrandosi sempre di piu nellImpero, per rinvenire la trafugata Spada del Destino e salvare quindi lAnello. Mentre lui e i suoi amici affrontano tragedie inaspettate e perdono un membro del loro affiatato gruppo, Thor e quelli che sono rimasti diventano ancora piu legati che mai, imparando che devono affrontare e superare insieme le avversita. Il loro viaggio li porta verso territori nuovi ed esotici, inclusi i desolati Campi di Sale, il Grande Tunnel e le Montagne di Fuoco, dove, ad ogni svolta, si trovano ad affrontare un sacco di mostri inimmaginabili.Le abilita di Thor si affinano e lui si assoggetta allallenamento piu completo mai affrontato. Sara costretto a richiamare poteri piu grossi che mai se vorra sopravvivere. Alla fine gli amici scoprono dove e stata nascosta la Spada e vengono a sapere che, per recuperarla, dovranno avventurarsi nel luogo piu temibile dellImpero: la Terra dei Draghi. Intanto nellAnello Gwendolyn si riprende lentamente e affronta una profonda depressione dopo lattacco subito. Kendrick e gli altri giurano di combattere per il suo onore, nonostante le impossibili circostanze. Ne segue una delle piu grandi battaglie della storia dellAnello, mentre tutti lottano per liberare Silesia e sconfiggere Andronico. Nel frattempo Godfrey si trova dietro le linee nemiche e inizia a raggiungere il successo, imparando cosa significhi diventare un guerriero, in un modo unico e tutto suo. Gareth riesce a rimanere in vita, utilizzando tutta la sua astuzia per evitare di essere catturato da Andronico, mentre Erec combatte con tutto se stesso per salvare Savaria dallimminente invasione di Andronico, e per salvare il proprio amore, Alistair. Argon paga un caro prezzo per fare cio che non e consentito: immischiarsi negli affari umani.

"THE SORCERERS RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos The #1 Bestseller and USA Today Bestselling series! A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK #1 IN THE SORCERERS RING) revolves around the epic coming of age story of one special boy, a 14 year old from a small village on the outskirts of the Kingdom of the Ring. The youngest of four, the least favorite of his father, hated by his brothers, Thorgrin senses he is different from the others. He dreams of becoming a great warrior, of joining the Kings men and protecting the Ring from the hordes of creatures on the other side of the Canyon. When he comes of age and is forbidden by his father to try out for the Kings Legion, he refuses to take no for an answer: he journeys out on his own, determined to force his way into Kings Court and be taken seriously.

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)BETRAYED is book #3 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with TURNED (Book #1)! In BETRAYED (Book #3 in the Vampire Journals), Caitlin Paine awakes from a deep coma to discover she has been turned. Now a true, full-bred vampire, she marvels at her new powers, including her ability to fly, and her superhuman strength. She finds that her true love, Caleb, is still by her side, waiting patiently for her to recover. She has everything she could dream of. Until it all, suddenly, goes terribly wrong. Caitlin is horrified to discover Caleb with his ex-wife, Sera, and before Caleb has a chance to explain, Caitlin tells him to leave. Heartbroken, confused, Caitlin wants to curl up and die, her only consolation being in her wolf-pup Rose. Caitlin also finds consolation in her new surroundings. She finds she has been placed on a hidden island in the Hudson RiverPollepelamidst an elite coven of teenage vampires, boys and girls alike, 24 in all, including her. She learns that this is a place for outcasts, just like her, and as she meets her new best friend, Polly, and begins her training in elite vampire combat, she realizes that she might finally have a place to call home. But a major vampire war is looming, and her brother Sam is still out there, kidnapped by Samantha. The evil Kyle, too, now wielding the mythical Sword, is still on the warpath, and he will stop at nothing to wipe out New York. Caitlin, despite her new home, and despite her finding a new love interest in the elusive vampire Blake, knows that she can only stay on this island for so long before her destiny calls. After all, she is still the One, and all eyes still look to her to find her father and the other weapon that might save them all. Torn between her new friends and her lingering feelings for Caleb, she must come to decide where her true loyalties lie, and whether she is willing to risk it all to try to find Caleb and have him in her life once again. "BETRAYED is a great installment for this series. If you havent read her first two novels, read them and then get your hands on BETRAYED."VampireBookSite "The cliffhanger at the end of BETRAYED will leave the reader panting for more, and BETRAYED receives a solid A for its face paced read, and imaginative story."--The Dallas Examiner "BETRAYED has good romance, a strong plot, lots of action, and a very quick pace. There are so many wonderful surprises that you will not want to stop reading it until the very end."--The Romance Reviews

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)CRAVED is Book #10 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with Book #1, TURNED! In CRAVED, 16 year old Scarlet Paine struggles to find out exactly what shes becoming. Her erratic behavior has alienated her new boyfriend, Blake, and she struggles to make amends, and to make him understand. But the problem is, she can barely understand herself whats happening to her. At the same time, the new boy in school, the mysterious Sage, comes into her life. Their paths keep intertwining, and although she tries to avoid it, he directly pursues her, despite the objections of her best friend, Maria, who has her own eyes set on Sage. Scarlet finds herself swept away by Sage, who takes her into his world, past the gates of his familys historic river mansion. As their relationship deepens, she begins to learn more about his mysterious past, his family, and the secrets he must hold. They spend the most romantic time she can imagine, on a secluded island in the Hudson, and she is convinced she has found the true love of her life. But then she is devastated to learn Sages biggest secret of all: he is not human, either, and he has only a few weeks left to live. Tragically, just at the moment when destiny has brought her greatest love, it also seems fated to tear them apart. As Scarlet returns to the high school parties leading up to the big dance, she ends up in a huge falling-out with her friends, who excommunicate her from their group. At the same time, Vivian rounds up the popular girls to make her life hell, leading to an unavoidable confrontation. Scarlets forced to sneak out, making matters worse with her parents, and soon finds pressure building from all sides. The only light in her life is Sage. But he is still holding back some of his secrets, and Blake resurfaces, determined to pursue her. Caitlin, meanwhile, is determined to find a way to reverse Scarlets vampirism. What she finds leads her on a journey to find the antidote, deep into the darkest corners of rare libraries and bookstoresand to an ancient discovery she can hardly imagine. But it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what shes becoming. She wants to be with Sagebut fate seems set on tearing them apart. As the book culminates in an action-packed and shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choiceone that will change the world forever. How much is she willing to risk for love?

"ARENA TWO takes ARENA ONE to a whole new level. Move over THE HUNGER GAMES!"--Allegra Skye, Bestselling author of Saved The sequel to the #1 Bestseller ARENA ONE! Having just escaped from the treacherous island that was once Manhattan, Brooke, Ben, Logan, Bree and Rose make their way up the Hudson river in their stolen boat, low on fuel, low on food, and desperately needing shelter from the cold. On their tails are the slaverunners, who will stop at nothing until they capture them and bring them back. As they make their way upriver in this post-apocalyptic, action-packed thriller, on their way to try to find the mythical city in Canada, they will need to use all their ingenuity and survival skills to stay alive. Along the way they will encounter crazed survivors, roving gangs of predators, cannibals, wild animals, a desolate wasteland, and an unstoppable blizzard. They sustain injuries, get sick, and the Hudson freezes over as they do their best to salvage what they can and avoid the slaverunners pursuit. They find a small island and think they have found respiteuntil events dont go their way. It is not until they board a mysterious train to nowhere that they find that things can always get worse. Along the way, Brookes feelings for Logan intensify, as do her feelings for Ben. Torn between these two boys, caught between their jealousy, she is unsure how she feelsuntil events choose for her. As they find themselves thrown back into an arena, they are shocked to discover that Arena Two is even worse. Thrown into a barbaric fighting stage, equipped with weapons, pitted against other teenagersand against themselvesBrooke and the others will be forced to choose whats important, and to make the most difficult sacrifices of their lives. Because in Arena Two, no one survives. Ever. "Addicting....ARENA ONE is one of those books that you read late into the night until your eyes start to cross because you dont want to put it down."--The Dallas Examiner

"THE SORCERERS RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos A CHARGE OF VALOR is Book #6 in the #1 Bestselling series THE SORCERERS RING, which begins with A QUEST OF HEROES! In A CHARGE OF VALOR (Book #6 in the Sorcerers Ring), Thor continues on his quest, deeper into the Empire, to retrieve the stolen Destiny Sword and save the Ring. As he and his friends meet unexpected tragedy and lose a member of their close-knit group, Thor and his remaining friends become closer than they ever were, learning that they must face and overcome adversity together. Their journey takes them to new and exotic terrains, including the desolate Salt Fields, the Great Tunnel, and the Mountains of Fire, as they face a host of unexpected monsters at every turn. Thors skills deepen as he undergoes his most advanced training yet, and he will need to draw on powers greater than he has ever used if he is to survive. They finally discover where the Sword has been taken, and they learn that, to retrieve it, they will have to venture to the most dreaded place in the Empire: the Land of the Dragons.

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)DESIRED is Book #5 in the #1 Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with TURNED (Book #1)! In DESIRED (Book #5 in the Vampire Journals), Caitlin Paine wakes to discover that she has once again traveled back in time. This time, she has landed in eighteenth century Paris, an age of great opulence, of kings and queensbut also of revolution. Reunited with her true love, Caleb, the two of them finally have the quiet, romantic time together that they never had. They spend idyllic time together in the city of Paris, visiting its most romantic sites, as their love grows ever deeper. Caitlin decides to give up the search for her father, so that she can savor this time and place, and spend her life with Caleb. Caleb takes her to his medieval castle, near the ocean, and Caitlin is happier than she ever dreamed. But their idyllic time together is not destined to last forever, and events intercede that force the two of them apart. Caitlin once again finds herself united with Aiden and his coven, with Polly and with new friends, as she focuses again on her training, and on her mission. She is introduced to the lavish world of Versailles, and encounters outfits and opulence beyond what she ever dreamed. With never ending feasts and parties and concerts, Versailles is a world of its own. She is happily reunited with her bother Sam, who is also back in time, and having dreams of their father, too. But all is not as well as it seems. Kyle has traveled back in time, toothis time, with his evil sidekick, Sergeiand he is more determined than ever to kill Caitlin. And Sam and Polly each fall ever deeper into toxic relationships, which just might threaten to destroy everything around them. As Caitlin becomes a true and hardened warrior, she comes closer than ever to finding her father, and the mythical Shield. The climactic, action-packed ending, takes Caitlin through a whirlwind of Paris most important medieval locations, on a hunt for clues. But surviving this time will demand skills she never dreamed she had. And reuniting with Caleb will require her to make the hardest choicesand sacrificesof her life.

"THE SORCERERS RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos A FATE OF DRAGONS is book #3 in the Bestselling series THE SORCERERS RING, which begins with Book #1, A QUEST OF HEROES.A FATE OF DRAGONS (Book #3 in the Sorcerers Ring) takes us deeper into Thors epic journey to becoming a warrior, as he journeys across the Sea of Fire to the dragons Isle of Mist. An unforgiving place, home to the most elite warriors of the world, Thors powers and abilities deepen as he trains. His friendships deepen, too, as they face adversities together, beyond what they could imagine. But as they find themselves up against unimaginable monsters , The Hundred quickly goes from training session to a matter of life or death. Not all will survive.

"THE SORCERERS RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos A CRY OF HONOR is book #4 in the Bestselling series THE SORCERERS RING, which begins with Book #1, A QUEST OF HEROES! In A CRY OF HONOR (Book #4 in the Sorcerers Ring), Thor has returned from The Hundred as a hardened warrior, and now he must learn what it means to battle for his homeland, to battle for life and death. The McClouds have raided deep into MacGil territorydeeper than ever before in the history of the Ringand as Thor rides into an ambush, it will fall on his head to fend off the attack and save Kings Court. Godfrey has been poisoned by his brother by a very rare and potent poison, and his fate lies in Gwendolyns hands, as she does whatever she can to save her brother from death. Gareth has fallen deeper into a state of paranoia and discontent, hiring his own tribe of savages as a personal fighting force and giving them Silver Hallousting The Silver and causing a rift in Kings Court that threatens to blow up into a civil war. He also schemes to have the fierce Nevaruns take Gwendolyn away, selling her off in marriage without her consent.

"THE SORCERERS RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos A MARCH OF KINGS is Book #2 in the Bestselling series THE SORCERERS RING, following A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK #1). A MARCH OF KINGS takes us one step further on Thors epic journey into manhood, as he begins to realize more about who he is, what his powers are, and as he embarks to become a warrior. After he escapes from the dungeon, Thor is horrified to learn of another assassination attempt on King MacGil. When MacGil dies, the kingdom is set into turmoil. As everyone vies for the throne, Kings Court is more rife than ever with its family dramas, power struggles, ambitions, jealousy, violence and betrayal. An heir must be chosen from among the children, and the ancient Dynasty Sword, the source of all their power, will have a chance to be wielded by someone new. But all this might be upended: the murder weapon is recovered, and the noose tightens on finding the assassin. Simultaneously, the MacGils face a new threat by the McClouds, who are set to attack again from within the Ring. Thor fights to win back Gwendolyns love, but there may not be time: he is told to pack up, to prepare with his brothers in arms for The Hundred, a hundred grueling days of hell that all Legion members must survive. The Legion will have to cross the Canyon, beyond the protection of the Ring, into the Wilds, and set sail across the Tartuvian Sea for the Isle of Mist, said to be patrolled by a dragon, for their initiation into manhood. Will they make it back? Will the Ring survive in their absence? And will Thor finally learn the secret of his destiny? With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A MARCH OF KINGS is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. NOTE: In response to reader requests, the book has now been professionally edited and copyedited, and this file version has all the typographical and grammatical errors corrected. Books #3--#12 in the series are now also available! "Grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go.This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning. There is not a dull moment to be found."--Paranormal Romance Guild {regarding Turned} "Jam packed with action, romance, adventure, and suspense. Get your hands on this one and fall in love all over again."--vampirebooksite.com (regarding Turned) "A great plot, and this especially was the kind of book you will have trouble putting down at night. The ending was a cliffhanger that was so spectacular that you will immediately want to buy the next book, just to see what happens."--The Dallas Examiner {regarding Loved}

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"--Vampirebooksite.com (Turned)FOUND is Book #8 of the Vampire Journals, the Bestselling series which begins with TURNED (Book #1). In FOUND (Book #8 of the Vampire Journals), the final book of the VAMPIRE JOURNALS, Caitlin and Caleb awake in ancient Israel, in the year 33 A.D., and are amazed to find themselves in the time of Christ. Ancient Israel is a place of holy sites, of ancient synagogues, of lost relics. It is the most spiritually charged place in the universeand in 33 A.D., the year of Christs crucifixion, it is the most spiritually charged time. In the heart of its capitol, Jerusalem, lies the Holy Temple of Solomon, inside of which sits the Holy of Holies and the Ark of God. And in these streets, Christ will take his final steps to be crucified. Jerusalem teems with people of all religious backgrounds and faiths, under the watchful eye of Roman soldiers, and their Prefect, Pontius Pilate. The city also has a dark side, with its labyrinthian streets and maze of alleyways leading to hidden secrets and Pagan temples. Caitlin now, finally, has all four keys, but still, she must find her father. Her search takes her to Nazareth, to Capernaum, to Jerusalem, following a mystical trail of secrets and clues in the footsteps of Christ. It also takes her to the ancient Mount of Olives, to Aiden and his coven, and to more powerful secrets and relics than shes ever known. At every turn, her father is just a step away. But time is of the essence: Sam, turned to the dark side, has landed back in this time, too, and as he unites with Rexius, leader of the evil coven, they race to beat Caitlin to the Shield. Rexius will stop at nothing to destroy Caitlin and Caleb, and with Sam on his side, and a new army behind him, the odds are in his favor. Making matters worse, Scarlet arrives back in time alone, separated from her parents. She roams the streets of Jerusalem on her own, with Ruth, and as she begins to discover her own powers, she also finds herself in graver danger than shes ever been. Especially when she discovers that she is holding a great secret, too. Does Caitlin find her father? Does she find the ancient vampire shield? Does she reunite with her daughter? Does her own brother try to kill her? And will her love with Caleb survive this final trip back in time?