New Releases by Gena Showalter

When twenty-year-old college dropout Moriah Shaker runs into an empty chapel to escape an unexpected storm, she’s catapulted into another world Wizard of Oz style. Unfortunately, she winds up in the treacherous realm of Hakeldama, a fantastical but brutal land where justice is twisted and innocents pay for crimes committed by the elites—and she’s now marked for death. On the run and determined to get home, Moriah heads for the City of Lux, where a rumored portal between worlds exists. At her side are the most unlikely of companions. A scrappy hustler, a cranky ex-mayor, and a growing beast-dog. But the one who fascinates her most is Jasher, a heartless executioner who hides a terrible secret. Together, they’ll battle bounty hunters, lethal poppies, and winged monsters. Though Moriah doesn’t yet know it, there’s nothing more dangerous than their forbidden attraction.

New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with a new book in the tantalizing Rise of the Warlords series, featuring a brutal Hell king and the irresistible beauty who upends his world. For centuries, Rathbone the Only, King of Agonies, has existed for one purpose: recovering the enchanted bones of his slain wife to bring her back to life. He’s never been closer to success. But a new enemy has risen. A band of deadly war gods who have thirty days to destroy her or suffer the consequences. With time running out, Rathbone hires a maddening harpy-oracle, unaware she has an agenda of her own. Neeka the Unwanted is a fierce warrior on a mission: stop Rathbone and the gods. She’s seen the future if either is victorious, and it’s horrifying. She’ll do whatever proves necessary to forge a new path, even seduce the ruthless royal from his purpose. What she can’t predict? How the intense male will shatter her hard-won defenses along the way. As Rathbone battles unexpected betrayals, cunning foes and the wild temptress he craves with every fiber of his being, he knows he must choose: hold on to a cold dream or embrace a new flame. Rise of the Warlords Book 1: The Warlord Book 2: The Immortal Book 3: The Phantom Book 4: The Wrath

Jane Ladling presents the perfect fail-proof “Don’t Fall Deeper In Love With Your Boyfriend” Checklist! Remember the family curse—check (ish) Keep your mind focused on his bid for sheriff—check Never find his competition dead in their home—check mate? For too long, Jane has lived in fear of a generational curse. Fall in love, lose the guy; marry him and watch him die. Finally, this quirky ray of sunshine is determined to experience all life offers. With the help of the world’s most amazing guardcat, she preserves Garden of Memories, a landlocked cemetery and heaven on earth. At her side is the best ragtag team of friends in history. Plus, she’s dating the tastiest snack in Aurelian Hills, Georgia. Protective grump and future sheriff Conrad Ryan. There’s just one problem: someone murdered Conrad’s only opponent. Of course, like any expert amateur sleuth, Jane dives heart first into an investigation. Except, the hotter the leads, the colder the case. From feuding neighbors to secret blackmailers and a missing crime boss, reality proves stranger than fiction. As new buddies and old enemies emerge, Jane will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. And maybe, just maybe, she’ll win her own campaign along the way: being crowned Miss Happily Ever After.

Jane Ladling told her side of the story. Now Special Agent Conrad Ryan tells his. Welcome to Aurelian Hills, a small town rich in history and community, and six feet deep in murder. When a local playboy doctor is found dead in an unearthed grave, Conrad is on the case. But this loner by choice is ill prepared for the cemetery’s quirky owner. A beautiful brunette with a curious nature, a fascination with cats, hats and a talent for distracting him. Doesn’t help when she, well, tries to help, and constantly inserts herself into the investigation. With suspects stacking up, wild theories flying and a would-be amateur sleuth giving him a run for his money, Conrad must do what he does best. Buckle down, piece together the evidence and save the day. What he won’t do? Fall for the enchanting gravekeeper. Not him. No way.

El tormento más oscuro Baden había pasado siglos en el purgatorio después de que el demonio de la Desconfianza lo condujera a la muerte. Había vuelto, pero ¿a qué precio? Estaba atado al oscuro y poderoso rey del inframundo, era incapaz de soportar el contacto con los demás y, rápidamente, se estaba convirtiendo en un asesino cruel con un temperamento incontrolable. Y las cosas empeoraron cuando tuvo que cargar con una recién casada. La famosa adiestradora de perros Katarina Joelle se vio obligada a casarse con un monstruo para salvar a aquellos a los que amaba. La promesa más oscura Cameo estaba poseída por el demonio de la Tristeza, y no tenía permitido experimentar alegría. Si osaba hacerlo, perdía el recuerdo. Decidida a encontrar al único hombre que tenía la clave de su redención, se adentró en una tierra más fantástica que la de los cuentos de hadas. Lazarus gobernaba su reino con un objetivo: formar su ejército y aniquilar a sus enemigos. No había nada que pudiera distraerlo, hasta que llegó Cameo y se dedicó exclusivamente a buscar algo que la hiciera sonreír... y que le permitiera seducirla. El guerrero más oscuro Él era hielo... Ella era fuego... Juntos, ardían Cuanto más aprendía sobre su inteligente y hábil esposa, más la deseaba. Y, cuanto más tiempo pasaba Gillian bajo la protección de su marido, más lo anhelaba. Sin embargo, los Oráculos habían profetizado un final infeliz. El príncipe más oscuro Un príncipe despiadado y temido por todos Una criatura única, mitológica y poderosa ¿Estaban eternamente condenados a la tragedia? William debía resistir la tentación de caer en manos de la irreverente belleza que amenazaba su futuro, por mucho que Sunny lo tentara cada día y por muy fuerte que fuera el deseo que sentía por ella.

Micah the Unwilling, fae King of the Forgotten, can tame the most violent of beasts. Gearing for war, he is disciplined and focused, until a feral beauty wanders into his camp with a terrifying ability to sing monsters to life.

The Hotter You Burn Beck O’ckley is ruthless in the boardroom…and the bedroom. He’s never been with the same woman twice, and vows he never will. With a past as twisted as his, meaningless sex keeps the demons at bay. His motto: one and done. No harm, no foul. Harlow Glass is the most hated girl in town. The beautiful artist is penniless, jobless and homeless. When she sneaks into Beck’s home — her ancestral estate — for food, she’s shocked by his early return…and her immediate, sizzling and intense attraction to him. For the first time in Beck’s life, he can’t get a woman out of his mind. All too soon, friendship blooms into obsession and he’ll have to break her heart…or surrender his own. The Harder You Fall Millionaire video-game creator Lincoln West has a dark and tragic past. The sought-after bachelor lives by a rigid schedule and a single rule — one relationship per year, lasting no more than two months — until a brash beauty dredges up long-buried emotions. A reformed party girl, Jessie Kay Dillon is determined to walk the straight and narrow. But her love-hate sizzle with West is just too irresistible. They can’t be near each other without tearing off their clothes, but the last thing she needs is to be his next two-month dump. Will she become the one exception? Because as any former girl-gone-wild knows: rules are made to be broken.

She’s never felt desired. He’s never craved a woman more…in this sizzling classic from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter. Previously published as Can’t Hardly Breathe. Dorothea Mathis has overcome the obstacles life tossed her way…but she can’t shake her long-standing crush on former Army Ranger Daniel Porter. The sexy bad boy is back in town and using her inn as a personal playground. She should kick him out, but his heated glances are making her stupid. No way she’ll give another chance to the man who didn’t want her in high school. Right? Daniel craves curvy Dorothea night and day, but all he can offer is a few no-strings nights to burn off a little steam. He’s learned to despise romance—love brings loss. Except, being with Dorthea only makes him burn for more. Winning her over won’t be easy, but he’ll fight to prove a second chance isn’t settling for second best. Read the entire reader-favorite Original Heartbreakers series: Book 1: The Secret Fling Book 2: Friends First Book 3: Enemies to Lovers Book 4: Second Chance Book 5: Can’t Let Go Book 6: Can’t Get Enough

IN THE FOREST OF GOOD AND EVIL, STRENGTH IS WEAKNESS AND WEAKNESS IS STRENGH. IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHO THE SLIPPER FITS. Princess Ashleigh Charmaine-Anskelisa is the Glass Princess, ready to shatter with a whisper of wind. Born with a weak heart, the vulnerable beauty has no magical ability…or does she? Something strange is happening to Ashleigh. Blackouts. Evil whispers. Immunity to fire. Turns out, she’s fated to play the part of Cinderella—but this time, the tale is twisted. The royal she’s supposed to enchant is the ruthless Saxon, a reincarnation of the realm’s most savage ruler…and he thinks Ashleigh is a reincarnation of his greatest enemy. He’s even fighting in a tournament to wed her stepsister. As the stroke of midnight looms, will Ashleigh become the queen she’s prophesied to be, or lose everything she''s come to love? Praise for Gena Showalter: “Utterly unique and absolutely riveting—I couldn’t put it down! What a marvelously cool world.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on Firstlife “Firstlife is a nonstop thrill ride that will stop your heart…and shock it back to life. This book is #1 on my keeper shelf!” —#1 New York Times bestselling author P.C. Cast “Firstlife illuminates the depths of human resilience and the power of love, even in the darkest hours.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole

He’s up for cleaning his life. She’s down to get dirty… in this sizzling classic from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter. Previously published as The Closer You Come. After a decade behind bars, Jase Hollister is free. Haunted by his violent past, this ex-con takes refuge in a small town with his closest friends. He plans to stay out of trouble and keep women at a distance. Why won’t the one he craves cooperate? Down on her luck, Brook Lynn Dillon is determined to avoid the big, bad and scary new guy every woman in town wants—including her sister! When he offers Brook Lynn a job, she can’t say no…or resist his smoldering charm. They strike up a deal--a one-time fling. Maybe two times. Or three. No matter how hard they try, they can’t keep their hands off each other. When secrets come to light, they must face a hard truth: their one-time fling has forever branded them. It’s more than Jase’s freedom on the line now. It’s their hearts. Read the entire reader-favorite Original Heartbreakers series: Book 1: The Secret Fling Book 2: Friends First Book 3: Enemies to Lovers Book 4: Second Chance Book 5: Can’t Let Go Book 6: Can’t Get Enough

A woman goes under the protection of a mysterious detective in this paranormal romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author. Artist Aurora Harper is convinced she’s witnessed a crime—a murder so brutal she’s repressed the memories, only to paint the scene by the light of the moon. Now she needs her new neighbor, Detective Levi Reid, to help her track down the victim—and the killer. Levi’s dealing with his own memory issues, but one thing he knows for sure: Harper is meant to be his, and nothing can take her away from him—not in this life . . . and not in death.

From a New York Times bestseller, a “satisfying” first book in “an epic fantasy romance series [that] beautifully blends seduction and suspense” (Publishers Weekly). Gena Showalter, the New York Times–bestselling author who brought you the Lords of the Underworld, introduces a scorching new paranormal romance series . . . Gods of War Knox of Iviland, the most ruthless warrior in All War history, has spent his life fighting others to the death, winning new realms for his king. Now the stakes are higher than ever. If he prevails in the battle for Earth, his slave bands will be removed. Victory is his sole focus . . . until he meets her. On an arctic getaway with her foster sister, street tough but vulnerable Vale London is shocked to stumble upon a cave filled with ancient gods waging epic combat. When she is inadvertently drawn into their war, she is forced to team up with an unlikely ally—the sexy god who makes her burn with desire. Though Vale is his enemy, Knox is consumed with lust and a fierce need to protect her. But only one combatant can triumph, and he will have to choose: live for freedom, or die for love. “I love this world . . . this is Gena Showalter at her best!” —J.R. Ward, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Children of the Gods series “The Gods of War series is my new obsession.” —Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Leopard series

Two classic tales from the queen of paranormal romance, Gena Showalter! Playing with Fire Twenty-four-year-old barista Belle Jamison dreams of a better job and a decent love life. Until a crazy scientist spikes her mocha latte! Suddenly Belle can wield the four elements—earth, wind, fire and water—with only a thought. Coffee too hot? No problem. Hair in need of a blow-dry? Done. Gorgeous government agent Rome Masters has been sent to neutralize Belle. But he’s not the only one after her. Together they must outrun the rogue agents on their trail and find a way to control her powers. There’s just one problem: the sparks Belle and Rome generate are even hotter than the ones flying from her eyes—and with her future on the line, now is the worst possible time to fall in love…. Originally published in 2006 Twice as Hot Belle Jamison is finally starting to feel like a normal girl again. Her job as a paranormal investigator is going well, she’s learned to control her supernatural abilities (mostly) and she’s just gotten engaged to Rome Masters, the ultra-sexy operative who once tried to neutralize her! But planning a wedding is never easy, especially when the bride keeps accidentally torching her dress, the groom returns from a dangerous mission with selective memory loss and the man responsible now wants Belle for himself. With Rome’s ex determined to win him back and a new band of supervillains on the horizon, it will take all Belle’s powers—plus a little help from her trusty empath sidekick—to save the day, salvage the wedding and prove that true love really does conquer all. Originally published in 2010

"Utterly unique and absolutely riveting—I couldn’t put it down! What a marvelously cool world." —Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author, on Firstlife Don’t miss the epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series, the Everlife novels. STAND TOGETHER OR FALL ALONE. THE FATE OF THE EVERLIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE. At seventeen years old, Tenley “Ten” Lockwood had to make the ultimate choice—where to live after she died. Loyalty to her selected realm has not wavered…until now. As the Everlife descends into darkness, a single truth becomes clear: Troika and Myriad must unite at long last—or perish. In order to bring sworn enemies together, Ten must enter forbidden territory and destroy the powerful Prince of Ravens. But there’s only one way inside—bonding with Killian Flynn, the deadly rival who sets her blood aflame. When betrayal leads to the edge of utter defeat, Ten and Killian will have to rebuild trust from the ashes of their hearts. Victory seems impossible, the odds stacked against them. In the end, how far will they be willing to go for the sake of their realms and the Everlife? Books in the Everlife series: Firstlife Lifeblood Everlife

Possessed by the demon of Misery, Cameo isn''t allowed to experience joy. If she dares, her memory is wiped clean. With no other recourse, she sneaks into a land more fantastical than any fairy-tale, determined to find the one man with the key to her redemption. Lazarus the Cruel and Unusual rules his kingdom with unwavering focus: to build his army and annihilate his enemies. Nothing distracts him ? until Cameo. He is relentless in his quest to make her smile...and seduce her into his bed. As dark forces conspire against them, threatening to destroy the fragile bond they''ve forged, the once-calm Lazarus grows crazed. Every heart-stopping kiss and wicked touch causes Cameo to teeter on the brink of happiness. But if she falls, she risks forgetting him forever...

Discover New York Times bestselling Gena Showalter''s mythical world of immortals, magicand dark seduction in the Atlantis series! Now, you can download all five stories in thissexy, supernatural series in one convenient download. Bundle includes Heart of the Dragon,Jewel of Atlantis, The Nymph King, The Vampire''s Bride and The Amazon''s Curse. “Showalter has created a ripe mythological world populated with fascinating creatures and darklore…. For extraordinary escapism, read this book.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews onJewel of Atlantis

He is Layel, king of the vampires, a master seducer no woman can deny. But since a rogue horde of dragons killed his beloved over two centuries ago, Layel has existed only for vengeance…until he meets Delilah. Wary of love, the beautiful Amazon wants nothing to do with the tormented vampire. Yet there''s no denying their consuming desire every time he nears her. Neither trusts the other—nor can they survive alone. For in an impossible game of the gods'' devising, they''ve been trapped on an island, about to face the ultimate challenge: surrender to the passion that will bind them forever…or be doomed to an eternity apart.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: The conclusion of the action-packed paranormal trilogy has a tormented teen fighting off darkness—including from within . . . Aden Stone has had a hell of a week. Tortured by angry witches—check. Hypnotized by a vengeful fairy—check. Spied on by the most powerful vampire in existence—check. Killed twice—check and mate. His vampire girlfriend might have brought him back to life, but he’s never felt more out of control. Now darkness is growing within him, taking over . . . changing him. Worse, death stalks him at every turn, proving any day could be his last. Life can’t get any worse. Can it? Praise for Intertwined “Strong characterization, believable romantic interplay and a fast-paced plot.” —Publishers Weekly “Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t stop.” —Kristin Cast, New York Times–bestselling coauthor of the House of Night series “Many unexpected twists and turns . . . a unique story line.” —School Library Journal

New York Times–Bestselling Author: In an Oklahoma town, a teen has escaped life as an outcast—but his powers are about to pull him into a supernatural war . . . Since coming to Crossroads, Oklahoma, former outcast Aden Stone has been living the good life. Never mind that one of his best friends is a werewolf, his girlfriend is a vampire princess who hungers for his blood, and he’s supposed to be crowned Vampire King—while still a human! Well, kind of. With four—oops, three now—human souls living inside his head, Aden has always been “different” himself. These souls can time-travel, raise the dead, possess another’s mind and, his least favorite these days, tell the future. The forecast for Aden? A knife through the heart. A war is brewing between the creatures of the dark, and Aden is somehow at the center of it all. But he isn’t about to lie down and accept his destiny without a fight. Not when his new friends have his back, not when Victoria has risked her own future to be with him, and not when he has a reason to live for the first time in his life. . . . Praise for Intertwined “Strong characterization. . . . a fast-paced plot.” —Publishers Weekly “Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t stop.” —Kristin Cast, New York Times–bestselling coauthor of the House of Night series “Many unexpected twists and turns . . . a unique story line.” —School Library Journal

"My Firstlife is over, but my Everlife is only now beginning." With her last living breath, Tenley "Ten" Lockwood made her choice and picked her realm in the Everlife. Now, as the war between Troika and Myriad rages, she must face the consequences. Because Ten possesses a rare supernatural ability to absorb and share light, the Powers That Be have the highest expectations for her future--and the enemy wants her neutralized. Fighting to save her Secondlife, she must learn about her realm from the ground up while launching her first mission: convincing a select group of humans to join her side before they die. No pressure, right? But Ten''s competition is Killian, the boy she can''t forget--the one who gave up everything for her happiness. He has only one shot at redemption: beating Ten at a game she''s never even played. As their throw-downs heat up, so do their undeniable feelings, and soon, Ten will have to make another choice. Love...or victory.

The complete New York Times bestselling White Rabbit Chronicles series by Gena Showalter—Alice in Zombieland, Through the Zombie Glass, The Queen of Zombie Hearts, and A Mad Zombie Party—is now available in one digital box set! Plus, a bonus story—the classic that inspired the series, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! Fall down the zombie hole with Alice Bell as she loses everything she’s ever loved…and discovers a destiny alongside Cole Holland’s crew of zombie slayers. Cole is the baddest of the bad, the one boys want to be and girls want to tame—but he only has eyes for Ali. They share a connection no one can explain, seeing glimpses into a future of doom and gloom…or love everlasting. Either way, they’ll have to navigate a zombie Wonderland of unstoppable action and dangerous secrets, where only one thing is certain: a war is brewing, and it’s time to fight—and if necessary, time to die. Filled with hot action, true romance, real friendship and a unique twist on zombies, The White Rabbit Chronicles is not to be missed. Off with their heads!

New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter presents a classic Lords of the Underworld tale about a warrior trapped by darkness and the woman determined to save him Having endured weeks of torture in the bowels of hell, Kane wants nothing to do with his beautiful rescuer, Josephina Aisling. The half-Fae female threatens to awaken the demon of Disaster inside him—a beast he''s determined to kill, no matter the price. Josephina is hunted by a brutal enemy—her royal family—and Kane is her only source of protection. He''s also the only male to ever set her aflame, and even he succumbs to the heat. But as they navigate the treacherous world of the Fae, they are forced to make a choice: live apart…or die together. Originally published in 2013

Though they carry an eternal curse, the Lords of the Underworld are irresistibly seductive—and unimaginably powerful… Don''t miss a single book in this stunning paranormal series from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter! Possessed by the demon of Defeat, Strider cannot lose a challenge without suffering unimaginable pain. For him, nothing stands in the way of victory. Until Kaia, an enchanting Harpy, tempts him to the razor''s edge of surrender. Known among her people as The Disappointment, Kaia must bring home the gold in the Harpy Games or die. Strider is a distraction she can''t afford because he has an agenda of his own—steal first prize, an ancient godly artifact, before the winner can be named. But as the competition heats up, only one prize will matter—the love neither had thought possible.… Book 8 of Lords of the Underworld. Originally published in 2011.

Though they carry an eternal curse, the Lords of the Underworld are irresistibly seductive—and unimaginably powerful… Don''t miss a single book in this stunning paranormal series from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter! Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when the immortal warrior is chained and isolated to protect those he loves, death is his only hope of release—until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty…. Haidee is a demon-assassin, raised to despise Amun''s kind. Yet how can she hate the man whose touch sets her aflame? But to save him, she must give herself body and soul…and face the wrath of a powerful adversary sworn to destroy her. Book 7 of Lords of the Underworld. Originally published in 2011.

In this riveting new installment of New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld series, Gideon, keeper of the Demon of Lies, fights to uncover the truth… Forced to his knees in agony whenever he speaks the truth, Gideon can recognize any lie—until he captures Scarlet, a demon-possessed immortal who claims to be his long-lost wife. He doesn’t remember the beautiful female, much less wedding—or bedding—her. But he wants to...almost as much as he wants her. But Scarlet is keeper of Nightmares, too dangerous to roam free. A future with her might mean ultimate ruin. Especially as Gideon’s enemies draw closer—and the truth threatens to destroy all he’s come to love....

Available for the first time as a standalone digital novella! Winged warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he''s never knowndesire—until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful butdeadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation. He may try toevade her attempts, but even the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only solong….

Reyes is a man possessed. Bound by the demon of pain, he is forbidden to know pleasure. Yet he craves a mortal woman, Danika Ford, more than breath and will do anything to claim her—even defy the gods. Danika is on the run. For months she''s eluded the Lords of the Underworld, immortal warriors who won''t rest until she and her family have been destroyed. But her dreams are haunted by Reyes, the warrior whose searing touch she can''t forget. Yet a future together could mean death to all they both hold dear…. And be sure to check out the latest book in the irresistibly seductive Lords of the Underworld series, The Darkest Torment, featuring the fierce warrior Baden who will stop at nothing to claim the exquisite human with the power to soothe the beast inside him…

She has tempted many men…but never found her equal. Until now. Though she has lived for centuries, Anya, goddess of anarchy, has never known pleasure. Until Lucien, the incarnation of death—a warrior eternally doomed to take souls to the hereafter. He draws her like no other. And Anya will risk anything to have him. But when the merciless Lord of the Underworld is ordered by the gods to claim Anya herself, their uncontrollable attraction becomes an anguished pursuit. Now they must defeat the unconquerable forces that control them, before their thirst for one another demands a sacrifice of love beyond imagining…. And don''t miss the latest book in the irresistibly seductive Lords of the Underworld series, The Darkest Torment, featuring the fierce warrior Baden who will stop at nothing to claim the exquisite human with the power to soothe the beast inside him… Previously published.

New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter has enthralled thousands of readerswith her Lords of the Underworld series. Enter this darkly sensual world, where the linebetween good and evil blurs and true love is put to the ultimate test, in the seriesprequel novella, The Darkest Fire. He is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. She is the goddess of oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flamesto battle a dangerous horde of demon lords—and discover a passion unlike any other… Don''t miss this sizzling prequel to Gena Showalter''s breathtaking paranormal series The Lords ofthe Underworld! Though they carry an eternal curse, the Lords of the Underworld areirresistibly seductive—and unimaginably powerful… “Showalter at her finest.” —New YorkTimes bestselling author Karen Marie Moning on The Darkest Night, the first novel in theLords of the Underworld series. Book 0.5 of Lords of the Underworld.

Locked in an asylum for her refusal to let her parents dictate her afterlife choices, Ten Lockwood finds herself caught in a violent power struggle between the two leading Everlife realms that would do anything to claim her powerful soul.