Emily’s Battles: A Young Adult Werewolf Romance
Gabby Stone
(Northern Starlight Young Adult Press, July 15, 2016)
EMILY’S BATTLES is the second volume of the exciting new series EMILY AND THE WOLF from Northern Starlight Young Adult Press. It continues the story that began in JARED’S QUEST. Can an average teen girl help a young werewolf gain control of the demon within him? And if he can’t keep his animal under control, how can either of them be safe? And why are there so many strange things happening that make Emily think plenty of people would rather he never got a handle on his condition? Northern Starlight Young Adult Press presents the finest in young adult fiction.This bundle contains the following stories:1. Emily’s TormentAt this point, the Death Stalkers will do anything to keep Jared from fulfilling his quest and conquering the wolf in himself or in Emily, and if that means a change from threatening their lives to threatening their teen romance, why not? After all, Jared has an old ex girlfriend and she’s still a death stalker. Why not see if they can trick Jared into a compromising position? And while they’re at it, why not make sure Emily walks in at the exact right moment? Can Emily possibly see past the deception, or will the hurt of Jared’s betrayal keep her from seeing anything?2. Emily’s PatientIt’s dark time for the young werewolf Jared and the girl he loves. Through deception, the Death Stalkers have convinced Emily that Jared has had an affair with his old girlfriend Ruby, and now, they’re both alone in Paris. For Emily, the quest has all but been forgotten in her pain and her anger, and to add to the confusion, she finds herself at the hospital room with the normal human who tried to protect her from a werewolf. Finlay has no idea what really happened, but Emily doesn’t mind. He’s so kind and so beautiful, and maybe it’s time she stopped trying to win Jared. After all, didn’t he just betray her?3. Emily’s BoyfriendWhat in the world is going on with me? Lots of young women ask themselves that, but few have as many reasons as Emily. She’s still reeling from the sight of Jared’s apparent affair. There are still Death Stalkers at every turn. She still has to deal with the growing transformation within her. Perhaps worst of all, she’s confused by her feelings for the mortal who tried to help her. Now how does that work? He tried to save her from a werewolf but Jared saved him. So which one is she supposed to love? Jared has troubles of his own as well. How can he finish his quest without Emily, and why is his body betraying him at every turn?4. Emily’s ConflictJared finally gets clear direction on the next step of his quest, and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to find the serum and give Emily the normal life she deserves. The only problem—Emily wants a life with Jared, and she doesn’t need it to be normal for her to want it! Why does Jared insist on following the quest that guarantees they can’t be together? Why is he so intent on thinking of himself and any werewolf as a monster? Why can’t she get the images of that girl, Ruby, out of her head long enough to think straight about him? And why, for the love of God, can’t things get just a little less complicated for even one night?5. Emily TransformedEmily is ready to let Jared go and try for a live with Finlay. She knows she won’t really be happy, but at least she’ll have some measure of a life. Still, even if it’s petty, she’s determined to make sure Jared gets a good look at what he’s missing. Jared has troubles of his own. Of course, he has to deal with Emily believing he had an affair, but more pressing issues are afoot. He didn’t kill Argo after all, and the Evil Death Stalker is out for revenge! How can Emily get over Jared? How can Jared convince her she doesn’t have to? How in the world can they complete their quest and what can they do about an entire pack of werewolves intent of harming them at every turn?