Books in The Guardians Series, Book 2 series

Clever, cunning and highly skilled—there’s only one Bianca St. Ives and don’t you dare forget it.Bianca St. Ives was recently put through the wringer, but she came out the same way she always does—the way her father trained her to—hungry for a fight. Still navigating the fallout from a shocking revelation that’s left a network of assassins’ crosshairs trained on her, Bianca’s ready to take fate into her own hands. It’s kill or be killed, and she’s got her finger flush against the trigger.But as Bianca races to outmaneuver her tireless pursuers, her father loops her in on a job that might just do the trick: recover King Priam’s Treasure, a collection of heavily guarded, priceless artifacts stolen by the Russians during World War II, and return it to Germany. Impossible? Maybe for some, but a high-risk heist is all in a day’s work for Bianca St. Ives, especially when there’s intel on the line—intel that could finally bring down the shadowy forces seeking to bury Bianca for good. Faced with threats that circle closer with every move she makes, she knows the stakes have never been higher, but when you’re already living on borrowed time, you have to hustle if you want to live to see tomorrow.

Would your neighborhood work together to survive if the sh*t hit the fan? More chaos erupts when the lights don’t come back on and there’s still no word—or help—from the government. Tullymore is divided, and on the brink of an internal war. Tensions only rise further when one innocent life is on the line, and they must make a deadly trip into town to scavenge for a crucial supply that someone may have had all along. Do you bring enough to the table to join a stronger group? On the homestead, Jenny is a shocking surprise to everyone, and Puck is feeling as though he must stand up and be a man, to prove his mettle to the group in order to stay. But there might not be the safest place to be, after all. A map to the farm is lost—and found—by the worst possible people. Now, they have more to fear than just dehydration and starvation. Gird your loins…Elmer mounts his tractor and attempts to return home to his dear wife, Edith. But when pop goes the weasel, he’s not the only one surprised by what lies ahead on the road.Bullets and blood are the new currency, and death is imminent unless they can all learn to Shoot Like a Girl in book two of The SHTF Series, a post-apocalyptic thriller.

The Guardians’ powers are put to the ultimate test in their final battle in this thrilling conclusion to the epic chapter book series from William Joyce.When we last saw the Guardians, they were celebrating their victory during Bright Night, the final great Battle of the Moon, where they defeated Pitch once and for all. Or so they thought. Now, many years later, the Guardians have settled into their final selves, embracing their public images and the Earth Holidays. But the world has not been without evil since Pitch’s imprisonment. All the Guardians feel the weight of lurking menace, but Jack Frost—now half human, half of his former self Nightlight—feels it the most. Jack’s transition from Nightlight to Guardian was not an easy one. Always inclined to keep to himself, Jack has become especially isolated from the other Guardians since his transformation. Yet it is Jack who Ombric Shalazar (once a great wizard, now known as Father Time) trusts with a tremendous secret. But for Jack to fully understand this secret, he must revisit his past—and finally tell his story. Jack’s story, however, isn’t the only one to be reopened; an old enemy whose chapter we thought closed will reappear and with him bring a darkness and destruction that will test the Guardians like never before. It’s a battle of superlatives—the worse fighting the greatest, but where, oh where, is Jack?

Isabel's brother, Matt, has been named in a Prophecy, not just as a member of the Guard but as their eventual leader. But the promise of great power in the future does not mean his gifts will come easily. His apprenticeship to Ethan is proving more frustrating than helpful.While Matt tries to grow accustomed to life in the Guard, the Order of Chaos strikes into the very heart of the Named, kidnapping Arkarian, their ageless mentor. He is taken to dark world so difficult to traverse all are forbidden to rescue him. But an ever-increasing connection to Arkarian drives Isabel to risk everything to find him despite the potential consequences, taking Ethan and one other with her.

Book #2 in the new series for readers of The Hunger Games and Divergent who want to discover something new ..."5 MILLION STARS!!!!! ... My new all-time favorite [series] ... Heart-stopping ... Jaw-dropping ... You need to read these books." -- Megan, i fall in love book blog ★★★★★From the author of the post-apocalyptic dystopian thriller ABOVE THE SKY comes a heart-pounding sequel that ends with a shocking revelation you'll never see coming. RETURN TO THE SKY picks up just minutes after the conclusion of ABOVE THE SKY as eighteen-year-old Seven attempts to save those she loves in a dangerous world full of secrets.RETURN TO THE SKY is book two in a series of four books that tell the story of young men and women coming of age in a post-apocalyptic future society founded on lies. Filled with exciting suspense, surprising twists, forbidden romance, imaginative adventure, and thought-provoking philosophy, the SKY series (ABOVE THE SKY, RETURN TO THE SKY, PART OF THE SKY, and BEYOND THE SKY) is perfect for teen and adult fans of THE HUNGER GAMES (by Suzanne Collins), DIVERGENT (by Veronica Roth), READY PLAYER ONE (by Ernest Cline), THE GENDER GAME (by Bella Forrest), CONFIGURED (by Jenetta Penner), THE MAZE RUNNER (by James Dashner), and THE GIVER (by Lois Lowry).What readers are saying about RETURN TO THE SKY:"AMAZING is such an inadequate description of this series ... It teaches you how to breathe all over again." -- Tiffany, Goodreads ★★★★★"When I finished this book I had that "soul-satisfied-perfect-book-bliss" going ... If you love YA Dystopian Fiction then you NEED to start this series." -- Megan, i fall in love book blog ★★★★★"I can't remember the last time I had been so excited to read a sequel ... Once again I was completely captivated." -- Ashleigh, Goodreads ★★★★★"It is rare and special when you come across an author who writes like Lynne. If you like dystopian novels ... you'll love this series. Get yourself a copy of Above the Sky first ... and once you've read that, come back and pick up Return to the Sky!!" -- Stephanie, TeacherofYA's Book Blog ★★★★★"If you read Above the Sky and liked it then hang on to your seats because you are going to LOVE this one!" -- Lynn, Goodreads ★★★★★If you love action-packed adventure and suspense, don't miss this romantic story of survival full of shocking twists and turns! Every page will leave you wanting more!RETURN TO THE SKY is book two in a completed series of four full-length novels.Books in the SKY series:Book 1: ABOVE THE SKYBook 2: RETURN TO THE SKYBook 3: PART OF THE SKYBook 4: BEYOND THE SKYABOVE THE SKY, PART OF THE SKY, and BEYOND THE SKY are sold separately.Kindle Unlimited members: Read any of these ebooks (including THE SKY, which contains all four books in the Sky series) for FREE.Amazon Prime members who own a Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet, or Fire phone: Borrow any of these ebooks (including THE SKY, which contains all four books in the Sky series) for FREE from the Kindle Owners' Lending Library.

Celeste Wilder’s mundane world has been completely turned upside down, and it all started when the intriguing Constantin brothers strolled into her small town last summer. After discovering the truth about her destiny and making a life-changing decision, she is now forced to deal with the consequences of her new supernatural reality. Gone are the carefree days of high school and homework, now she must fulfill her duty as a Guardian…no matter the cost. Luckily, she has the love of her life by her side as she battles the supernatural forces of evil, but will that love really last forever? As new challenges arise and old enemies reappear, Celeste must find the strength to overcome the biggest threat she’s ever had to face.

Spinning out of the dramatic conclusion of Age of Ultron, dimensions collide and Heaven's most fearsome Angel arrives - and comes straight for the Guardians! Gamora, one of the galaxy's greatest warriors, holds a deadly secret that could bring down the entire team. And when Gamora battles Angela, the entire universe hangs in the balance! Then, the galaxy's most mismatched heroes find themselves at a crossroads when the effects of Infinity begin to rise. Can even the mysterious Angela's power help combat the fallout from Thanos' master plan? And what will it take for Star-Lord to betray the entire Marvel Universe? The biggest blockbuster hit of the year conti nues as critically acclaimed artists Sara Pichelli and Francesco Francavilla climb aboard, and comics legend Neil Gaiman joins the team in this one-of-a-kind comic book event! COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 4-10

The children’s issues picture book Why Is Mom So Mad? is a story for children in military families whose mother battles with combat related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After a decade fighting wars on two fronts, tens of thousands of service members are coming home having trouble adjusting to civilian life; this includes struggling as parents. Asymmetrical warfare has blurred the lines of women in combat roles, female veterans are impacted by this through current conflicts more than ever. Why Is Mom So Mad? is a narrative story told from a family’s point of view (father and children) of a service member who struggles with PTSD and its symptoms. Many service members deal with anger, forgetfulness, sleepless nights, and nightmares.This book explains these and how they affect Mom. The moral of the story is that even though Mom gets angry and yells, she still loves her family more than anything.

All that Celeste Wilder ever wanted was to find someone who would sweep her off her feet like she had seen in countless romantic movies. When she meets the gorgeous and mysterious Constantin brothers her senior year of high school, she gets much more than what she had bargained for. As they introduce her to an exciting supernatural world that she never imagined existed, she makes a startling discovery about her own family legacy and is forced to make a decision that will change her life forever.

Beware a tooth fairy queen scorned in this, the third chapter book of Academy Award winner William Joyce’s The Guardians series. There’s a lot more to this tooth-swiping sprite than meets the eye!When last we heard, the Guardians were resting easy with the knowledge that the children of Santoff Clausen were finally safe from Pitch’s dastardly plans. But is it all a ruse, a scheme, a lull the evil Nightmare King has deviously concocted? Whatever Pitch’s plans, what he doesn’t know is that there’s a new Guardian in town, and she’s not the type to forget old grudges. Actually, she’s not the type to forget anything--because this Guardian is none other than Toothiana, the Tooth Fairy herself. She’s fierce and fast and crossing her will lead to a multitude of troubles. And, it turns out that, well, all those teeth she has been collecting? They contain memories. The forgotten memories of childhood… including the memories of how to fly. Young Katherine is hopeful that these memories might help her to remember her parents. The Guardians hope they’ll offer even further protection from Pitch. You can see how this information would be invaluable to our heroes. ?But it could also be invaluable to Pitch…

My Grape Paris takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s Grape Series to the captivating world of Paris, where Laura has managed to organize an exchange year at the Sorbonne. Franck accompanies her, delighted to return to his native France. Over afternoons napping in an ancient Roman amphitheater and nights gallivanting around the Louvre, Laura dreams of becoming a sophisticated Parisian woman.However, Laura soon discovers that living in Paris is much more complicated than the fantasy. Besides inappropriate relatives and spiteful teachers, there are also questions that become impossible to ignore. Will Franck stay in Paris after Laura’s stint at the Sorbonne is up? Is their Parisian year the final hurrah for their romance? Find out in My Grape Paris, as Laura confronts love and heartbreak in the city of lights.Praise for Laura Bradbury's Grape Series:"Bradbury’s Grape Series feels like a series of honest and funny letters sent from a friend about her fascinating (and sometimes baffling) life in France. A beautiful read.”—JANICE MACLEOD, New York Times bestselling author of Paris Letters and A Paris Year“Bradbury’s Grape Series takes the reader on a romantic adventure into the heart, soul, and people of la belle France. Filled with delicious food, love, and laughter, Bradbury’s writing proves that you have to dare to follow your heart wherever it leads you...and that sometimes we have to step outside our comfort zone to truly live.”—SAMANTHA VÉRANT, author of How to Make a French Family and Seven Letters from Paris