Within the Embers

Her greatest strength has just become her biggest vulnerability.  Kate saved Hassan's life, but he's the one who paid the price. Her hesitation has left him vulnerable in a war where supernatural abilities are a weapon, and now the enemy she thought they defeated is rising from the dead.  A mysterious Fallen Guardian named Carnelian Rose intends to resurrect Haddai and finish what he started—unleash the knowledge found within an ancient collection of Books of Creation. Kate's Gift is the key to unlocking the power that would allow Fallen to hunt and destroy every Guardian on earth.  Kate has spent her entire Guardian career afraid of her own ability, and her fear has cost her something she can't get back. She made a promise to stop hesitating, and that promise is about to be tested in the most personal way imaginable. She'll have to trust her Gift and the One who gave it to her if she wants to stop Carnelian and become the Guardian she was meant to be.  Set in the moody and mysterious Pacific Northwest, Within the Embers follows a reluctant heroine who must embrace her calling in order to stop an ancient evil that threatens the balance between good and evil.  Perfect for readers who want a fast-paced young adult urban fantasy featuring: •    A complex supernatural Gift system with genuine emotional costs•    A slow-burn romance that earns every moment•    Sibling bonds and found family tested under fire•    High-stakes supernatural action •    Ancient mysteries and a dark and creepy villain•    A heroine who refuses to stop fighting Her Gift is the weapon evil has been waiting to claim. She'll risk everything to keep her loved ones safe.