Rachel Hawthorne

Brittany está decidida a demostrar que puede ser parte de los guardianes ocultos, a pesar de que esconde un secreto devastador: aún no ha experimentado ninguna de las señales intensas y tempranas que indican la transformación de un guardián oculto. Lo único intenso que ha sentido hasta ahora son sus sentimientos por Connor, pero también los ha estado escondiendo. Sabe demasiado bien que el dueño de su corazón nunca será suyo si no se convierte en una cambiaformas como él.

La capacidad de Hayden para detectar los sentimientos de sus compañeros licántropos le ha hecho la vida insoportable. Decide huir de los Guardianes Ocultos, pero tras unos días el encantador y misterioso Daniel, un recien llegado a la manada y el unico cambiaformas inmune a su poder, la encuentra. Mientras regresa con el a casa a regañadientes, Hayden se da cuenta de que Daniel despierta fuertes sentimientos en ellaSin embargo, un sexto sentido la avisa de que el no es quien dice ser. ¿De donde viene?, ¿por que nadie lo ha visto transformarse? Cuando se topan con el cadaver de un cambiaformas, se inquieta aun mas. Alguien esta matando a los de su especie. ¿Su atractivo guardian es realmente un cazadory ella es su presa?

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Kayla es la típica adolescente sexi, la belleza norteamericana por excelencia, incapaz de comprender por qué se siente atraída hacia Lucas, un chico distante y de aspecto amenazador. Lucas es peligroso, guapo y ademas? es un hombre lobo. Como lider de los guardianes ocultos, cambiaformas que se reunen en lo mas recondito del bosque, ha jurado proteger a los suyos. Pero cuando encuentra a su alma gemela, su amor por ella pone las vidas de todos en riesgo.Un peligro los amenaza mientras Lucas y Kayla sostienen cada uno su lucha interior: los humanos han descubierto a los guardianes ocultos, y planean su destruccion; entre tanto, Kayla debe elegir entre la vida que ya conoce y el amor que siente con total certeza como su nuevo destino.

Lindsey es rebelde e imprudente, quizá porque siempre le han organizado la vida. Sus padres se encuentran entre los miembros más poderosos de los guardianes ocultos, una antigua tribu de licántropos, y hace tiempo que concertaron el compromiso de Lindsey y Connor. La próxima luna llena se acerca, y entonces el compromiso será definitivo. No habrá vuelta atrás. Lindsey tendría que estar exultante de felicidad… entonces, ¿por qué no puede dejar de pensar en el atractivo e inquietante Rafe? Cuando la manada es capturada, ella y Rafe tendrán que trabajar juntos para salvarlos. Lindsey tendrá que elegir entre la amistad y el amor verdadero. Pero escuchar a su corazón puede tener consecuencias terribles.

Rachel Hawthorne ha tenido un gran éxito con la serie de los Guardianes ocultos, de la que ya lleva cuatro volúmenes publicados. Su combinación de romance, peligro y naturaleza salvaje ya ha conquist

From the author of Caribbean Cruising and The Boyfriend League comes another beach-perfect summer romance, perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti.3 girls plus 3 dogs plus 2 boyfriends plus 1 island equals a summer to remember! Date: July 4Rental type: 2-person sailboatRented by: Jen Taylor and Dylan NelsonRental time: 8:15 p.m.Destination: Out to sea!Life jackets: 2 Time back: ??? Dont wait up!Best Friends Last Summer: For Jen, Chelsea, and Amy, this was supposed to be their summerone last adventure in a borrowed beach house before college changes everything. Sweet Summer Romance: Jen isnt looking for a boyfriend, but when Dylan Nelson shows up at the campground where she works, her plans for a guy-free summer might be over. Friendship Drama: Between boyfriends who wont leave, arguments over bedrooms, and newfound independence, the girls lifelong bond will be put to the test. Texas Island Setting: Sun, sand, and the freedom of being on their own! Welcome to an unforgettable summer on the Texas coast, where anything can happen.

The perfect summer story of a girl, several boys, and a cruise ship full of possibilities.Lindsay has never been on a cruise, but she knows exactly what she wants to do now that she is: climb a waterfall, snorkel, meet lots of cute guys, and look for one perfect guy for a summer fling.But her to-do list isnt going according to plan, especially when she discovers that its impossible to have a fling-when youre actually falling in love.Cruise Ship Romance: Climb waterfalls, snorkel turquoise waters, and dance all night on a luxury cruise ship that offers more than just a tan. Forced Proximity: Hes her new stepdads godson and her unofficial chaperone with the cabin next door. Shes determined to ignore himwhich is impossible when hes everywhere she looks. A Summer Fling To-Do List: Lindsay has a plan to meet cute guys, have a memorable fling, and start college with no strings attached. But her carefully crafted list doesnt have a column for catching real feelings. An Unexpected First Love: Shes looking for a temporary romance but finds a connection that feels anything but. The one guy who is completely off-limits might be the only one whos perfect for her.

From beach-read favorite Rachel Hawthorne, author of Caribbean Cruising and Love on the Lifts, comes another winter romance perfect to get snowed-in with! Great for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti.Seventeen-year-old Ashleigh is about to experience a lot of things for the first time. 1) Snow. She and her mom are moving from sunny Texas to an icy island in the middle of Lake Michigan, which is completely snowbound. As in, no cars, just sleighs. 2) Small-town life. The icy island? Yep, its tiny. Like, 30 people in the whole high school tiny. And scariest of all: 3) Boys. Of course they had boys in Texas. But none of them were as irresistibleor as hard to figure outas Josh Wynter. And before the snow melts, Ashleigh might also be falling in love She has a strict no-boyfriend rule. Can one winter on an isolated island change everything?Small Town Romance: A Texas girl trades city lights for sleigh bells on a tiny, snowbound Michigan island where everyone knows your business. Fish Out of Water: Ashleigh is used to sunshine and dating lots of guys. Now shes facing blizzards, a high school with only 30 students, and feelings for one boy she cant shake. Forbidden Romance: The one guy who makes her heart race is Josh Wynter... and he already has a girlfriend. Love Triangle: Theres also Chase, the flirty fudge-maker who thinks dating is a game. But when her heart is set on Josh, can anyone else compete?

From beach-read favorite Rachel Hawthorne, author of Caribbean Cruising and Island Girls and Boys, comes a ski-slope romance for those cold winter nights! Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti.Winter Break super-secret perfect cocoa recipe:8 oz steamed whole milk(no skim! doesnt work!)2 tbsp. dark cocoa powder (big scoops)1 tbsp. sugar (cant be too sweet)4 dried, crushed mint leaves(or 1 tbsp. mint syrup)Stir thoroughly. Add mint swizzle stick. Combine with cute ski instructor, or brothers cute best friend, or cute guy you never noticed was so cute...Enjoy.Kate Kennedy has a major crush on her brothers roommate, Brad. But what happens when his quiet friend Joe is the one who really sees her?Forced Proximity: She wanted a girls-only vacation. Instead, shes sharing a condo with her annoying brother and his two extremely cute college friends. Brothers Best Friend: Shes been crushing on Brad forever, but he only sees her as his roommates kid sister. Or does he see her at all? The Quiet Guy: Joe doesnt have Brads swagger, but he might just be the one who knows how to make the perfect hot chocolateand steal her heart. Winter Romance: Set against the backdrop of snowy slopes, cozy fireplaces, and late-night talks, this sweet YA romance is the perfect winter break read.

Oh. No. This cant be happening. Me and Sean Reed? "Trust Partners" for the entire counselors-in-training program? Sean may have deep blue eyes that make my heart flutter whenever he looks at me, but hes always been a troublemaker. Being thrown together all summer? That is so not going to work. Even if he does have a really, really nice smile. Trust me on this.

The fourth installment in fan-favorite author Rachel Hawthornes Dark Guardian paranormal romance series about werewolves! Hayden, a Dark Guardian, can feel every Shifters emotions except Danielsthe only one whose heart she longs to know.Haydens ability to sense the feelings of fellow werewolves has made her life unbearable. She runs away, only to be tracked by charming, mysterious Daniel, a newcomer to the pack and the one Shifter immune to her powers. As she reluctantly follows him home, Hayden finds herself falling dangerously in love. . . .But even as her feelings for Daniel deepen, Hayden begins to wonder if he is who he claims to be. Where did he come from and why has no one ever seen him transform? When they stumble upon the body of a Shifter still in wolf form, her worries grow. Someone is killing her kind. Is her handsome tracker really a hunter? And is Hayden now his prey?Mysterious Hero: Daniel is the one Shifter she cant read, a newcomer to the pack who seems to be immune to her powers. But is he guarding a dangerous secret? Fated Mates: He was sent to bring the runaway home, but their undeniable connection creates a tension neither can ignore. Is he her destiny, or her doom? Shifter Romance: A world of werewolves, hidden pacts, and ancient traditions. Hayden must navigate the treacherous politics of her pack while fighting a forbidden attraction. Monsters and Creatures: A soul-stealing monster known as the Harvester is killing her kind, leaving bodies frozen in wolf form. And it has just promised Hayden that she is next.

From the author of Trouble from the Start and The Boyfriend League comes a sweet summer romance, perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti.Dawn has found the perfect way to forget her cheating boyfriend: leave town for the summer and do something very distracting, like volunteering to help rebuild storm-torn New Orleans. But when she meets handsome, kind Brady, Dawn realizes she could be fixing more than a devastated houseshe might also be able to repair her broken heart.She wasnt looking for love, but a psychics prediction and a handsome volunteer might just change her mind.Getting Over an Ex: After catching her boyfriend cheating, Dawn plans a summer sabbatical from all things male. Her only goal: forget Drew and focus on herself. Fated Romance: A French Quarter psychic predicts shell meet a guy with a nice smile and a red Kansas City Chiefs cap. When Brady shows up, she has to wonder if its destiny. Second Chance at Love: She came to New Orleans to rebuild a house, but working alongside the kind and funny Brady might be the thing to mend her own broken heart. Summer Fling: Six weeks, one city, and a no-strings-attached agreement. But as the summer days get hotter, so does their connection, and soon Dawn has to decide if this is more than a temporary fix.

A wintry romance from beach-read favorite Rachel Hawthorne, the author of Love on the Lifts and Snowed In that is perfect to curl up with on a cold night. Great for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti.Fate has brought Jude, an Australian hunk, right to Alyssas dooror rather, couch. In this hilarious tale of longdistance dorm room swaps, Alyssas boyfriend, Rick, and Jude, his pal from Australia, have exchanged places for the winter break. As Alyssa teaches Jude how to deal with the wintry weather, she just might find herself a new snuggling partner.She pepper-sprayed him on sight. Hes crashing on her couch. What could possibly go wrong?An Unforgettable Meet-Cute: She thought he was a threat and greeted him with pepper spray. He thought he was just showing up for a room swap. Its a start. A Fish Out of Water: Jude knows sand and surf, not snow and ski lodges. As Alyssa teaches him the basics of a Vermont winter, the sparks start to fly between them. Opposites Attract: Shes a meticulous planner with her future mapped out. Hes a spontaneous adventurer living for the moment. Their chemistry is anything but predictable. Dorm Room Romance: One tiny dorm suite. One couch. And two people trying to ignore the fact that her ex-boyfriend is the reason hes there in the first place.

From the author of Labor of Love and The Boyfriend League comes another novel of fun, friends, boys, and summer, perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti.Megan Holloway has found the perfect summer job working at Thrill Ride amusement park on Lake Erie. Shell get to be on her ownin a dormitory with the other park employeesand play by her own rules. The only bad part is that her dreamy new boyfriend has to stay back home in Texas. But they can survive three months apart, right? And Megan can resist Parker, her incredibly hot coworker . . . right?Long-Distance Relationship: Megan is sure her love for Nick can survive a summer apart. But being on her own for the first time makes testing that theory a real challenge. Workplace Romance: It was supposed to be just a summer job, but resisting her incredibly charming coworker Parker might be the hardest work of all. Love Triangle: A loyal boyfriend back in Texas. An irresistible guy right here, every day. Megan is caught between the boy she has and the boy she might want. Amusement Park Setting: From roller coaster tests at dawn to late nights in the employee dorms, this isnt just a jobits a whole new world of freedom and temptation.

The first book in bestselling author Rachel Hawthornes paranormal romance series starring werewolves. From the moment Lucas first saw Rheena, he knew she was the one...his destined mate. But all he can do is watch her, waiting until she realizes that she is just like himthat she has the power to turn into a wolf.Lucas is the leader of the Dark Guardians, a pack of werewolves that meet deep in the heart of a state park whose existence is threatened by a sinister bio-tech company. Rheena is a normal seventeen-year-old who loves camping and the outdoors; but shes adopted and has no idea that shes inherited the gene that will turn her into a wolf.Rheena cant understand why shes so drawn to distant, aloof Lucasuntil its almost too late to save him.Fated Mates: Hes the powerful pack leader who has been watching her from afar. Shes the girl who has no idea they are destined to be together. Protector Romance: As Kayla nears her seventeenth birthday and her first transformation, Lucas must protect her from dangers she cant yet understandincluding a sinister corporation and a rogue shifter. Summer Romance Adventure: Set against the backdrop of a sprawling national park, this story blends wilderness camping adventure with the heart-pounding thrill of first love. Teen Fantasy & Magic: Perfect for fans of young adult paranormal romance, this novel is filled with supernatural secrets, hidden powers, and the unbreakable bond of a werewolf pack.

Perfect for fans of Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti, this sun-soaked pairing of Rachel Hawthornes beach reads Labor of Love and Thrill Ride brings a fresh feel to two summer favorites.In Labor of Love, Dawn joins a volunteer trip to New Orleans, hoping to forget about boys (her cheating ex Drew, in particular) for the summer. But when a fortune teller predicts shell meet the man of her dreams on this trip, Dawn has to decide if she believes in the destiny of true love, or if shes just headed for another heartbreak.In Thrill Ride, Megan has landed the perfect summer job at an amusement park far away from home. The only problem is shell also be far away from her boyfriend. But surely true love can survive three months apart. And Megan can resist her incredibly hot coworker . . . right?Value priced with a great new cover, this combined edition will have readers (re)discovering Rachel Hawthorne.Two Summer Romances in One: Get two complete, sun-soaked storiesone about finding new love in New Orleans, and the other about testing true love at a lakeside amusement park. A Psychics Prediction: In Labor of Love, Dawn is trying to swear off boys after a bad breakup. But when a fortune teller says shell meet her dream guy on a volunteer trip, can she ignore what fate has in store? Amusement Park Romance: In Thrill Ride, Megan is sure her relationship can survive the summer apart. Then she meets her incredibly hot coworker, and her perfect summer job gets very complicated. First Love and Heartbreak: Full of heart, humor, and the emotional rollercoaster of teen relationships, these sweet romances capture the magic of one perfect summer.

The second installment in fan-favorite author Rachel Hawthornes Dark Guardian paranormal romance series about werewolves. Lindsay is promised to Connor . . . but thoughts of Rafe consume her. How much longer can she resist?Lindsey is wild and reckless, a natural rebelmaybe because her entire life was laid out for her even before she was born. Her parents are among the most powerful members of the Dark Guardians, an ancient tribe of werewolves, and they arranged Lindseys betrothal to Connor long ago. The next full moon is coming all too soon, and then her commitment to Connor will be finalno turning back. She should be happy . . . so why cant she stop thinking about gorgeous, brooding Rafe? When a dangerous threat on the pack escalates, so do tensions between Connor and Rafe. A fight over Lindsey is imminent, but will it be to the death?Fated Mates: Lindsey has been promised to Connor her entire life. But when the full moon rises, will she follow her destiny or her heart? Bad Boy Romance: She knows she should be happy with the man shes supposed to marry, so why cant she resist the pull of gorgeous, brooding Rafe? Shifter Romance: Within an ancient tribe of werewolves known as the Dark Guardians, loyalty to the pack is everythingand choosing the wrong mate could tear it apart. High-Stakes Choice: With the next full moon looming, Lindsey must make a final decision. But in a fight for her heart, the battle could be to the death.

The third installment in fan-favorite author Rachel Hawthornes Dark Guardian paranormal romance trilogy, featuring Connor, from Dark Guardian #2.Connor has watched for years while the other Dark Guardians have undergone their transformations into wolves. What he doesnt understand is why hes not feeling any of the inner stirrings that they have.The only stirrings that he feels are for Brittanyhes certain that shes his destined mate. Which makes it all the more devastating when the first full moon after his eighteenth birthday passes and he doesnt transform.Hes just desperate enough to become a wolf that hell go to extremes he never thought possible. . . and put all the Dark Guardians in incredible danger. But does he really need to change to keep Brittanys love?Destined Mates: He knows Brittany is the one for him. But how can he claim his mate when he cant even claim the wolf inside him? Forbidden Love: A Shifter without a wolf is an outcast. Connors secret puts their fated love to the test, forcing him to choose between his destiny and her safety. Identity & Self-Discovery: On his eighteenth birthday, Connor expected to become a wolf. Instead, hes left questioning everything he isand what hes willing to do to become whole. Werewolf Romance: A secret society of shapeshifters, ancient lore, and a love that defies the odds pack this thrilling installment of the Dark Guardian trilogy.

From the author of Labor of Love and The Boyfriend Project comes another beach-perfect novel of fun, friendship, and the boys of summer, great for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti.Danis a tomboy, totally useless when it comes to romance. But this summer she and her best friend have a foolproof plan to change all that. Both of their families will be hosting summer league baseball playersa whole league of potential boyfriends!