A Nation of Warriors... The Areli have fought back the darkness in their world for as long as history has been recorded. But now they find themselves faced with a new, deadly adversary. Faces a Deadly Foe... A Devil of unimaginable powers has entered their realm and will stop at nothing until every last one of them has been killed or possessed by the horde of demon spirits that follow her. By her cunning, the Devil has wrought a curse that destroys the very thing that gives the Areli their strength, leaving them weak and vulnerable to their enemies' attacks. And a Young Girl...

In the peaceful city of Alba, a secret is hidden, waiting for the right person to bring it to light...
Peace is the highest priority for the city built near the ruins of old San Francisco. And it is Marcus Trent's job to maintain peace, using whatever means necessary. Nothing mattered but his job. Until the day his job was to execute Aerina Delacroix.
The daughter of a Senator, Aerina has everything. Status, beauty, wealth. Yet she yearns for more.
When fate puts her under the scrutiny-and into the hands-of Marcus, she is thrust into the darker side of the city. It is here that...

Jay is the enemy; an agent of the empire that killed her brother and threatens her home. He always completes his mission, but he's never had a mission quite like her...

Lina is a Patrician, brilliant but sheltered. She's always played it safe. Until now.

Lina is devastated by the loss of her brother. He died a war hero, but that is little comfort. Pushing away her family and friends, she cares nothing for the future. But the kind words and comforting embrace of Jay, her handsome gardener, break through the walls she's built and gives her hope of a new life.

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Helen has spent her life trying to be perfect. Everything was falling into place until the death of her fiance and an unexpected pregnancy sends it spiraling out of control. When a new disaster strikes the city, threatening Helen's life and that of her unborn child, help comes from the most unexpected source... Vick doesn't want to fit in-he's spent his life trying to escape a painful past. He's a loner, and that's how he likes it. But when a deadly disease leaves Alba crippled and without a leader, he can't turn his back on the city, or on the woman who makes him want to change... Will Vick...