Entwined Fates Series by Juliane Maibach

“Flames, nothing but blazing flames, but then I can make out a human form within them. The whole body is burning. The figure is athletic, muscles defined within the fire. I’ve never seen anything like it before – I’m totally mesmerized.”An inheritance from her great aunt turns Teresa’s life upside-down. She moves to San Francisco and has to find her feet in a new city. She does her best to avoid the school heartthrob Ayden, who has a far too magnetic effect on her... more“Flames, nothing but blazing flames, but then I can make out a human form within them. The whole body is burning. The figure is athletic, muscles defined within the fire. I’ve never seen anything like it before – I’m totally mesmerized.”An inheritance from her great aunt turns Teresa’s life upside-down. She moves to San Francisco and has to find her feet in a new city. She does her best to avoid the school heartthrob Ayden, who has a far too magnetic effect on her. Meanwhile, she realizes there’s something strange going on in her great aunt’s house.She finds a mysterious key that opens a door to another world. When she returns home a short while later, she’s not alone. From then on, she has a constant companion – a small fox that appears to possess magical powers.Nor can she seem to shake off Ayden. She finds herself falling for his mysterious charisma and tries to get a glimpse behind his façade. And he seems to take an interest in her too – until one fateful day when everything changes. less

Your glances are hot and smoldering. Your voice tender and alluring – they’re a warning to don’t play with fire.“It’s nice up here,” says Noah. “We have a great view of the Bay and the city, away from the hustle and bustle, where we can be all alone.” “Yeah, because I can’t get away. That’s what this is about, right?” Noah tilts his head and grins. “Partly.” I can’t stand that smile and I feel like punching him... moreYour glances are hot and smoldering. Your voice tender and alluring – they’re a warning to don’t play with fire.“It’s nice up here,” says Noah. “We have a great view of the Bay and the city, away from the hustle and bustle, where we can be all alone.” “Yeah, because I can’t get away. That’s what this is about, right?” Noah tilts his head and grins. “Partly.” I can’t stand that smile and I feel like punching him.Noah has shown Teresa his true colors and she tries to steer clear of him at all cost. Unfortunately, that’s not so easy, because he has other plans and refuses to be shaken off.Teresa is just beginning to trust him again when he shows her an even darker side of himself. And very soon, Teresa gets to experience this up close and personal. Because the horror takes on a new humanity’s fate is not in its own hands but in the hands of goddesses. And these creatures couldn’t be more terrifying. less

Red wings. An icy stare. The air burns all around us. I know you want me dead.Teresa knew that life as a key carrier would be dangerous. But this becomes even clearer when she’s haunted by strange visions and suspects that she’s being followed. She needs someone to talk to, and she and Ayden become closer again... moreRed wings. An icy stare. The air burns all around us. I know you want me dead.Teresa knew that life as a key carrier would be dangerous. But this becomes even clearer when she’s haunted by strange visions and suspects that she’s being followed. She needs someone to talk to, and she and Ayden become closer again. But can she really get involved with him? And what about Noah? Is he becoming more than just a friend? Everything is called into question when an adversary arrives on the scene from whom neither Ayden nor Noah can protect Teresa. Suddenly, it’s not just her life that’s in danger, but that of her friend Kate. And the fight against this powerful adversary exacts a high price... less

Should I trust him – one last time?Teresa has already been burned several times by Ayden. But lately he’s opened himself up to her and given her the sense that she can trust him. But can she really?Right now Teresa could use someone in her corner. Because her great aunt had a dark secret, and before long, darkness threatens to engulf Teresa too.

Rage, grief, despair – and a solution that promises to alleviate all the pain.Ayden’s most recent betrayal is more than Teresa can bear. From here, there’s only one way to take the path of the fallen.Noah’s the only one who can still help Teresa.But does she even want his help?

I fall to my knees and the scene relentlessly plays out in my mind’s eye. Ayden’s collapse, all that blood. I hear his ragged breathing, erratic and labored. His gaze burning into me and then losing focus before it fades once and for all. It all happened so fast. I didn’t even have time to say goodbye. He just stopped breathing, and my whole world stood still.Teresa can’t believe it – she refuses to accept it. Ayden’s gone? It can’t be true.. moreI fall to my knees and the scene relentlessly plays out in my mind’s eye. Ayden’s collapse, all that blood. I hear his ragged breathing, erratic and labored. His gaze burning into me and then losing focus before it fades once and for all. It all happened so fast. I didn’t even have time to say goodbye. He just stopped breathing, and my whole world stood still.Teresa can’t believe it – she refuses to accept it. Ayden’s gone? It can’t be true...But that’s not the only thing Teresa has to battle with. The Council inevitably investigates the events that occurred in the Fabrici house. With horrifying consequences for Teresa. She’s forced to prove her gift and undergo a test. Without knowing what to expect, she steps into an arena to face her destiny. And it delivers a crushing blow... less

A test that will decide everything. A game of life and death. Can Claire rise to the challenge and survive the flames?Teresa is increasingly becoming a pawn of the Council members. If Claire fails the goddess tests, Teresa remains the most important chess piece. She desperately seeks a way out of this – one that will liberate her from these power games and get her away from the Fabricis. Because even now, Alfredo is searching for the truth and getting closer all the time... moreA test that will decide everything. A game of life and death. Can Claire rise to the challenge and survive the flames?Teresa is increasingly becoming a pawn of the Council members. If Claire fails the goddess tests, Teresa remains the most important chess piece. She desperately seeks a way out of this – one that will liberate her from these power games and get her away from the Fabricis. Because even now, Alfredo is searching for the truth and getting closer all the time.Meanwhile, the last pieces of the puzzle gradually fall into place. The moon is calling, imparting a final message. Teresa tracks down the library and sets things in motion that reveal a terrible truth. She finds herself wishing she had never embarked on her search... less

The final book in the Destiny series!One last fight, a final battle, the outcome of which will determine everyone’s destiny...Teresa still can’t believe it. When she closes her eyes she can see the ash swirling across the field. She can taste it on her tongue, feel it on her skin. In a single night, she lost everything. The person she was trying to help, herself, and her own future. But she’s prepared to fight, and soon she’s looking into the eyes of her worst enemy... moreThe final book in the Destiny series!One last fight, a final battle, the outcome of which will determine everyone’s destiny...Teresa still can’t believe it. When she closes her eyes she can see the ash swirling across the field. She can taste it on her tongue, feel it on her skin. In a single night, she lost everything. The person she was trying to help, herself, and her own future. But she’s prepared to fight, and soon she’s looking into the eyes of her worst enemy. In the end, a battle awaits her – one that couldn’t be more momentous and in which she’ll come to realize that she must lose everything. less