L. j.'s Young Adult Stories...
Lifethread
McKenna's Story
McKenna Fin is armed, dangerous, and in love for the first time. She'll do anything to earn her humanity... except the one thing the Fate's require.
Stuck in her senior year of high school until she earns her humanity, McKenna Fin is responsible for cutting the lifethread of demons, and protecting teens from being possessed. To celebrate her fiftieth year of apprenticeship to the Fate Atropos, McKenna is given a new responsibility, and possibly a quick way to earn her humanity—severing the lifethread of deserving humans. Her first assignment: Nathan Quinn.
When Nathan becomes a primary demon target and gets sucked into Tartania, McKenna’s duty as a Fated priestess demands she follow. McKenna can rescue him, no problem, but then she’d have to cut his lifethread. And he’s the one and only guy she’s been attracted to since forever.
The demons consider Nathan one of their own and fight to keep him. The time limit on Nathan's life is about to run out, and McKenna has to make the decision: sever his lifethread, or battle demons, defy the Fates, and keep him for her own.
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Creation
Shea's Story
While apprenticed to the Fate Clotho, Moirai priestess Shea Ang accumulated a life-threatening secret, an entity who wanted to take over her body—and mind, but who’s sweating the details—and one shocking discovery.
The Secret: When Shea was a fledgling priestess, she created The Perfect Guy, Gabriel Reid. He’s all grown up now and she’s planned their first meeting. Never mind that she’s broken an ancient Immortal Edict: Never use your Fated Power for personal reasons--punishable by immediate un-creation.
The Entity: Since an unplanned trip to the Tartanian underworld, Shea’s had a bit of trouble keeping focused. It seems an uninvited being has taken residence in her body and the two of them are merging—body and mind. Clotho’s order: kill it. If Shea obeys, she’ll probably un-create herself in the process. A huge downside.
Shocking discovery: A strain of vicious green-eyed demons that have been attacking humans originated with Gabe’s maternal ancestors. And if Shea un-creates the demons, she’ll also un-create Gabe and his family.In
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What
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a Touch of Ice
"Such a fun book to read"
"I love her voice,
writing style and vivid
imagination"
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a Touch of TNT
"Murder, paranormal happings, intrigue, humor, and romance...
can't beat that in a book"
"Fast paced, entertaining, read with a touch of suspense and 'who done it' spin"
can't beat that in a book"
"Fast paced, entertaining, read with a touch of suspense and 'who done it' spin"
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a Touch of the Past
"Paranormal light meets romantic suspense spy thriller. To call this one light anything might be a misnomer, but there is just enough humor and friendship to balance the atmosphere of doom hovering throughout the novel. Love, love, love this riveting fourth book of the Everly Gray Adventures."
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To Touch a Thief
"For those of you who are already fans of Everly Gray and her nosy, psychic fingertips, you get the treat of seeing her through others' eyes in this one."
"Of note--this story is Everly Gray with a twist. It is told from different perspectives and personalities of other characters, as well as Everly's. I liked it. It was nice for a change to see how others perceive Everly, and to witness the action from another point of view."
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a Touch of Betrayal
"This book is yet another turning point for Everly. We love her more and more as we watch her accept her gifts, trust herself, and look at these betrayals with am honest and mature eye, a compassionate heart, and lots of spunky grit. Prepare to laugh. Prepare to cry. Prepare to enjoy a story with lots of twists and turns."
about
the Knowing
"L.J. Charles has created a character I care about, and placed her in the perfect location."
"L.j. Charles has a fresh voice that is addictive."
"L.j. Charles has a fresh voice that is addictive."
about
the Calling
"Whitney's strong character and the heat she and Blake produce in their relationship and their investigation will keep you entertained and pulling for them to find the killer and each other."
About
Lifethread
"I recommend this book to young adults and not so young adults alike, who enjoy a little light romance, a little suspense and a good fashion show."
About
Creation
"I immensely enjoyed the second installment. Shea is the youngest of the priestesses, which causes her to be the most insecure and uncertain of herself. There are plenty of humorous moments as Shea tries to talk herself down during panic-inducing moments in impossible situations."