Books with title Illumination

Talented candlemaker. Intoxicating courtesan. Lethal assassin. Must Tallow become what she has always denied…or is it too late?Against a backdrop of bloodshed and turmoil, Tallow flees a city on the brink of war to enter the Limen, determined to find the Estrattore and meet her destiny. Unbeknownst to Tallow, she sets in motion forces beyond her control. From Serenissima to Farrowfare, enemies—as well as those she has always trusted—plot to ensure her compliance and, ultimately, destruction. But in doing so, they make a fatal mistake—they underestimate her and the power she can wield.Betrayed, manipulated and hunted, Tallow is a pawn in a deadly game. In order to win, she will have to sacrifice everything…including the man she loves.

Emma Raine looks like your average eighteen-year-old.But she holds a secret deep within her.She is a magical being, a powerful queen of a faraway mythical land who fled her destiny.No one will ever know.And she’ll kill you before you ever will.By day, Emma is a journalism intern in one of Sydney’s top media companies.By night, she researches ways of keeping magic hidden, of keeping her world separate from the life she lives now.But something is stirring in the streets of the trendy Australian city.There are whispers of magic, and Emma must stop it before it takes hold.Her search leads her to the mysterious forests of New Zealand, the one place she swore she'd never return… and the man who rules it all.In the enticing first novel of the spin-off of the Dragon Heart Series, can Emma keep her magic hidden from the one man she thought she’d never see again?Or will his interest in her illuminate everything?You can’t run from your destiny

Welcome to the kingdom of Alburnium If the Wizard of Oz swept you away and Narnia enchanted you, then follow the White Road Chronicles for a new kind of adventure. Illuminated: Book One- begins with a girl in search of the truth. Alyra, mockingly known as Princess, was captured at an early age by the evil ruler, Darnel, and brought up in the dark land of Racah. Now, at the age of seventeen, she considers herself nothing special. She has no recollection of who she is or where she came from. Her hope of ever finding freedom dims. Until the messenger arrives. Until he brings to light the meaning behind the medallion she's kept hidden. Until she accepts the blinding truth. Now she flees for her life. Alyra’s journey leads her down a narrow road with strange traveling companions. Together, they encounter a kingdom where nothing is what it first seems.

Can one girl be the light in a world spiraling toward darkness?Haunted by the loss of her loved ones, Cora Sandoval, one of the remaining few of an extraordinary race known as Scintilla, holds the key to disentangling the biggest conspiracy in human history...and its link to the fate of the human race. As Cora follows a trail of centuries-old clues and secrets, she collides with a truth not only shocking, but dangerous. With enemies both known and unknown hot on her trail, Cora must locate each of the ancient clues hidden in the art, religions, and mythologies of humankind. And through it all, she must keep her heart from being torn apart by the two boys she loves most. One is Scintilla, one is Arazzi.Save herself. Save the Scintilla. Save the world.Or die trying…

Some loves are not made to last . . . Like Romeo and Juliet, Heloise and Abelard were doomed from the start, and their romance was destined to pass into history. Yet when sixteen-year-old Callie Martin discovers a diary hidden within an antique book, their story - and hers - takes on another life. For the diary leads Callie to the brilliant and handsome August, who is just as mysterious as the secret the diary hides. Their attraction is undeniable. As the two hunt down the truth behind the diary - and that of Heloise and Abelard's ancient romance - their romance becomes all-consuming. But Callie knows it can't last . . . love never does. Will their love that burns as bright as a shooting star flame out, or will these star-crossed lovers be able to defy history?

Can one girl be the light in a world spiraling toward darkness?Haunted by the loss of her loved ones, Cora Sandoval, one of the remaining few of an extraordinary race known as Scintilla, holds the key to disentangling the biggest conspiracy in human history...and its link to the fate of the human race. As Cora follows a trail of centuries-old clues and secrets, she collides with a truth not only shocking but dangerous. With enemies both known and unknown hot on her trail, Cora must locate each of the ancient clues hidden in the art, religions, and mythologies of humankind. And through it all, she must keep her heart from being torn apart by the two boys she loves most. One is Scintilla, one is Arazzi. Save herself. Save the Scintilla. Save the world. Or die trying...

Some loves are not made to last . . . Like Romeo and Juliet, Heloise and Abelard were doomed from the start, and their romance was destined to pass into history. Yet when sixteen-year-old Callie Martin discovers a diary hidden within an antique book, their story - and hers - takes on another life. For the diary leads Callie to the brilliant and handsome August, who is just as mysterious as the secret the diary hides. Their attraction is undeniable. As the two hunt down the truth behind the diary - and that of Heloise and Abelard's ancient romance - their romance becomes all-consuming. But Callie knows it can't last . . . love never does. Will their love that burns as bright as a shooting star flame out, or will these star-crossed lovers be able to defy history?

Mind Duels-Illumination is the final installment in the Mind Duels trilogy. Recommended for ages 13+.Ding…Dong…Ding….Dong… Time is ticking. Jackie paces nervously, confined to the panic room, unsure of her next move. Jack’s fate seems sealed as he lies helpless, bleeding profusely.The killer surprises everyone. Single handedly, he outwits the Investigative Team and every officer on his trail.Chief Williams shifts gears and formulates a new strategy, promising to flush out the killer.….the diabolical plan unfolds.

The world has changed. After escaping the Drakkon, Alayna and Dru find themselves traveling through time to end their threat for good. When the pair returns to the present, they find the members of their team have vanished. Confused and struggling to understand the awakening of new powers, Alayna is desperate to discover what happened and, if chance allows, discover where their team disappeared to. She knows it is the one tether to her old life and she is desperate to cling to any sense of normalcy she can. Still trying to find their bearings, they are attacked and pursued by their enemies. They have to run! The pair sets out in search of safety and answers. Neither knows where they are going, only that this quest is the most important one of their lives. Heading west on the fabled Route 66, Alayna and Dru stumble upon a hidden enclave of mythical creatures. Hope springs but their experiences thus far leave them far from the comforts of safety. Making matters worse, Dru has lost the ability to control his shape shifting. Threatened by the deadly Drakkon and now himself, Dru is willing to risk everything to find a cure and rescue what little humanity he has left before the unthinkable happens. It is a matter of life or death. Pressed in on all sides, Alayna and Dru are separated and captured by opposing forces. The odds are against them. The very world seems to want them to fail. How much can Alayna endure before the pressure becomes too much and she breaks? They are going to need every ally they can find if Alayna and Dru hope to escape and reunite before the Drakkon return. Alayna is forced to confront old truths after being taken to a secret location on the moon. There she learns a terrible secret. One capable of shifting the balance, or damning them all. Illuminated is the thrilling follow up to Awakened and a must read.