Books with author Lorraine Thomas

Having Our Say, Our Way is a whimsical look at the interactions of two dogs living together in the home of their humans. Ted E Bear, a ten-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, has had the luxury of being an only dog since his buddies, Buster and Miss Velvet, have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He has gotten used to being an only dog with all the perks that come with that. Suddenly, without his knowledge or consent, his Mommy and Daddy arrive home one day, with a new pal for him. This new pal is a one-pound, nine week old Maltese, Miss Velvet Too. One can only imagine how distasteful this is for Ted E Bear. Each dog tells the side of the story from their own perspective, which takes the reader through some of their adventures. They even showcase their holiday costumes and other wardrobe fashions through beautiful color photos. But above all, this story tells of acceptance, love and loss experienced by the entire family. Anyone who has loved a pet, be it a dog, cat, hamster, bird, etc. will be able to relate to the sentiments in this beautifully told story. The events are real. The author artistically interprets what she imagines the dogs feel as they live their lives together.

With help from her mutant friend, Sorrel closes in on an emotional reunion with her brother Eli, but her boyfriend David's disappearance shatters her dream of them all being together. For now. In the riveting final instalment of the Dark Times trilogy, Sorrel must overcome her darkest fears and fight for everything she believes in if she is to salvage anything worth living for.THE NEW DAY is the third book in the Dark Times Trilogy by Lorraine Thomson.

For avid student Olivia Murdoch, life on the Estilorian plane is filled with wondrous adventure. Every lesson about her new existence is both exciting and challenging. Along with her sisters, she embraces this non-human half of herself.Helping with her lessons is her Gloresti, James. Teacher, scholar and distractingly attractive, James takes on his roles of Olivia’s guide and protector with equal dedication. As he learns the human emotions that Estilorians no longer experience, he starts to see Olivia as much more than just an assigned pairing.The physically weakest of her sisters, Olivia trains hard to learn things that no typical human classroom can impart. When they travel to “Central,” the Estilorian base, she comes to understand why she must become strong enough to defend herself. She and her sisters are targets.Not all Estilorians welcome them. In fact, more than one would see them dead.

Optioned for movie rights by multiple-award winning producer Chase Chenowith of Back Fence Productions.Centuries before she was born, Skye Tomaganuk was a subject of the most important prophecy in Estilorian history. As one of three half-human daughters born of the Corgloresti, Saraqael, she is part of the fulfillment of Knorbis' Great Foretelling. What she doesn't know is just what the Foretelling entails for her and her sisters.As Skye and her sisters continue their training and visit each of the Estilorian class homelands, they soon learn how much impact their human emotions have on their father's kind. Skye is particularly interested in the effect of emotions on her Gloresti, Caleb. Although she wants their relationship to progress beyond just that of protector and assignment, he proves particularly resistant to the idea.She'll soon have much more to worry about than a lack of romance, however. With the help of a traitor, Grolkinei infiltrates the Estilorian stronghold, imprisoning Skye's mind and putting all Estilorians at risk. It leads them all toward the greatest battle of their kind, and puts Skye's faith to the ultimate test.

Seventeen-year-old Tate is about to make her parents' dreams come true. Unfortunately for her, their dreams foretell her death.Eager to explore more of the Estilorian plane and prove her abilities, Tate goes against her parents' wishes and leaves the area of protection surrounding her home. Her choice puts her on a deadly path...one that leaves her alone, severely injured and battling for her life.Her possible savior arrives in the form of Zachariah, a male who has removed himself from Estilorian society for more than fifty years. Fighting an unexpected connection to Tate, he must decide whether saving her life is worth destroying his.As Tate struggles to find a way home, she ends up drawn into a dark Mercesti plot involving multiple murders and a powerful ancient artifact. With the unpredictable Zachariah as her only source for aid, she'll soon find out if her abilities are strong enough to help her defy her Fate.

When the elders imprisoned Metis, they took every precaution to protect the Estilorian plane against her evil. It wasn’t enough. Now she’s escaped, and no one is safe. Fueled by hatred, she wastes no time imposing vengeance on those who captured her. She knows the surest way to destroy their lives is by taking what they love most, and she begins with a child named Eden. Years later, Eden remembers none of her former life. She serves her “Master,” unaware of the family still searching for her. But as her eighteenth birthday approaches, memories begin to surface, and she questions her circumstances for the first time. Eden’s confusion mounts when she’s joined by Connor, a handsome Elphresti male who reveals things that shatter her reality. They’ll end up on the run, knowing they can trust only each other. After all, Metis will stop at nothing to get them back, and she thrives on her ability to deceive.

Having the ability to shapeshift, Sophia is familiar with change. But even she feels the rising tension in her homeland.A shadowy male and deadly beast reside in their midst. The births of the newest Kynzesti loom. Hostile Mercesti continue to hunt for the Elder Scroll, and a traumatized female is too afraid to use her abilities to stop them.Topping off Sophia's stress is Quincy, the male she's convinced can't stand her. She rues the loss of their friendship, but can't figure out how to move past it. She'll soon learn, however, that mending that rift bears more significance than she ever imagined.The search for the Elder Scroll takes on unexpected urgency, and Sophia finds herself in a race across the mainland. To stop the Mercesti led by Eirik, she and her companions must get past their differences and unite against them. If they don't, Eirik will acquire the immense power he seeks, and two of the beings Sophia loves most will die.

Clara Kate is one of the eight beings needed to activate the Elder Scroll, an ancient artifact causing tragedy and darkness on the Estilorian plane. She knows that her focus needs to be on finding the final piece and stopping the evil Mercesti, but Ini-herit isn't making it easy.He's working closely with Clara Kate on the quest to stop their enemies...too close for her comfort. His presence serves as a constant reminder of the love they shared on the human plane, a love that he no longer remembers at all.Her life and the lives of those she loves are at risk, and she knows she has to put aside her personal problems. So far on their journey, she's endured heartbreak, terror, pain and loss. She's even been brought to the brink of death.She thinks things can't get any worse.She's wrong.