Worlds Apart Series by Evelyn Lederman

Growing up an orphan in Phoenix, Alexandra quickly learned the art of blending into the background—better to be overlooked entirely than to ride the roller coaster of possibility. Now nearing her twenty-first birthday, she looks back on her time in the orphanage as the place where she was lucky enough to meet her best friends, Shirl and Candy, the kind of friends you understand as well as you know yourself—like your minds are linked somehow... moreGrowing up an orphan in Phoenix, Alexandra quickly learned the art of blending into the background—better to be overlooked entirely than to ride the roller coaster of possibility. Now nearing her twenty-first birthday, she looks back on her time in the orphanage as the place where she was lucky enough to meet her best friends, Shirl and Candy, the kind of friends you understand as well as you know yourself—like your minds are linked somehow. If only she could find a man who she could as easily connect with. But so far, the tally on that front is a big, fat zero. Meanwhile, in the Aster Province of an alternate universe, Tarsea is locked into his goal of overthrowing the nefarious Troyk government. To him, relationships in general, and women in particular, are interchangeable and insignificant. Living seemingly unconnected existences, separated by a portal, Alexandra and Tarsea have no idea what’s about to hit their lives—or their hearts. But the moment they touch, a telepathic channel opens between them. Their worlds will never be the same. Plunge into a romantic adventure in a parallel universe, where soul mates aren’t just legends and telepathic citizens must fight to free their minds of government control. less

Candy Phillips vowed at an early age to control her own destiny. Her carefully ordered life is thrown into turmoil when she follows her friends into a parallel universe. Thrust into a hazardous position she did not want, Candy finds herself on a routine mission where things suddenly go terribly wrong. Recognizing immediately Candy is his soul mate, Tolfer Childers decides to hide the true nature of their relationship... moreCandy Phillips vowed at an early age to control her own destiny. Her carefully ordered life is thrown into turmoil when she follows her friends into a parallel universe. Thrust into a hazardous position she did not want, Candy finds herself on a routine mission where things suddenly go terribly wrong. Recognizing immediately Candy is his soul mate, Tolfer Childers decides to hide the true nature of their relationship. He restrains his emotions so her feelings can grow naturally even though he wants to love and nurture her. In a split second decision, Tolfer sacrifices everything to follow his soul mate to another dimension. Once they exit the portal, Candy and Tolfer must come together as true soul mates to face the obstacles in this new world. Is Candy the Warrior Woman of legend? Will she and Tolfer survive in a place no one escapes from? Ultimately, it will take more than Candy and Tolfer's bond if they are to live. less

JoAnna Carlson learned at an early age how to get everything she wanted- use her special gift. She blindly follows her soul mate to a parallel world, where their corrupt government possesses the same power. Koel Mardroft has desperately searched for his soul mate, only to have their joining threaten everything he has fought against. Chartail Adholm was made to feel defective because she could not sway people's decisions with telepathic capabilities she had not inherited... moreJoAnna Carlson learned at an early age how to get everything she wanted- use her special gift. She blindly follows her soul mate to a parallel world, where their corrupt government possesses the same power. Koel Mardroft has desperately searched for his soul mate, only to have their joining threaten everything he has fought against. Chartail Adholm was made to feel defective because she could not sway people's decisions with telepathic capabilities she had not inherited. Now in the penal world, she discovers she temporarily possesses the power she always abhorred. Is the mind control telepathic power too much of a temptation for JoAnna and Chartail? Will JoAnna betray Koel, falling victim to the governmental pressures to use her growing talents? less