Ascension Series by Laura Hall, Laura Hall

In a world of supernaturals, I am something else.Ascension Day turned Average Joes into spell-casting savants, Plain Janes into glamorous vampires, and the homeless guy at the intersection of Sunset and Santa Monica into the alpha werewolf of Los Angeles. Unfortunately for me, my Ascension was… unique. I was struck by lightning and can’t stop throwing sparks.For the last fourteen years, hiding has kept me safe from the government, while my uncle’s magic has kept the public safe from me... moreIn a world of supernaturals, I am something else.Ascension Day turned Average Joes into spell-casting savants, Plain Janes into glamorous vampires, and the homeless guy at the intersection of Sunset and Santa Monica into the alpha werewolf of Los Angeles. Unfortunately for me, my Ascension was… unique. I was struck by lightning and can’t stop throwing sparks.For the last fourteen years, hiding has kept me safe from the government, while my uncle’s magic has kept the public safe from me. Now, just when I’ve found some semblance of control over my power, my world turns upside down again. A terrorist organization has kidnapped my dad, thrusting me to the center of an investigation that quickly reveals my anonymity was only an illusion.Some of the most famous, dangerous supernaturals in the world surround me, and their agendas are as mystifying as my growing powers. My sworn protector is none other than Connor Thorne — arguably the oldest, most powerful vampire in existence. But even silver linings cast shadows; Connor has more secrets than I do.My name is Fiona Sullivan, and for better or worse, the world is about to find out exactly who I am.Ascension is the first installment of a new Urban Fantasy series packed with action, mystery, and romance. Perfect for fans of Kim Harrison, Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, and Charlaine Harris. less

Shadowy government agencies are stalking me, Alchemist terrorists want to weaponize me, and my dad is still missing. If that's not bad enough, the world's most eligible vampire bachelor wants me to bring his dead girlfriend back to life.Me? I just want to find my dad and return to my simple life. And maybe keep my heart intact.But in order to get what I want, I may have to give others what they want. And in the process, I just might discover more than I bargained for... moreShadowy government agencies are stalking me, Alchemist terrorists want to weaponize me, and my dad is still missing. If that's not bad enough, the world's most eligible vampire bachelor wants me to bring his dead girlfriend back to life.Me? I just want to find my dad and return to my simple life. And maybe keep my heart intact.But in order to get what I want, I may have to give others what they want. And in the process, I just might discover more than I bargained for. Namely, the truth of who — and what — I am. less

What’s worse than spending weeks in a Fae Sidhe with the formidable White Queen? Not remembering a second of it. And that’s exactly the problem when I’m deposited in a forest outside Los Angeles, some six months after fleeing Seattle and Connor Thorne's declaration of love.If only stolen memories were the end of my problems.The amulet that muted the bond between Connor and me is missing, lost or taken in the Sidhe. I’m back on his radar, a fact as thrilling as it is terrifying... moreWhat’s worse than spending weeks in a Fae Sidhe with the formidable White Queen? Not remembering a second of it. And that’s exactly the problem when I’m deposited in a forest outside Los Angeles, some six months after fleeing Seattle and Connor Thorne's declaration of love.If only stolen memories were the end of my problems.The amulet that muted the bond between Connor and me is missing, lost or taken in the Sidhe. I’m back on his radar, a fact as thrilling as it is terrifying. We have unfinished business—the emotional kind, which happens to top my list of Things To Avoid. What I can’t avoid is being sucked into another criminal investigation, this time involving three missing women, a mysterious new drug, and more questions than answers. Before long I’m eyeball deep in new conspiracies and old ones, with Connor back at my side.This time, though, even our combined powers might not be enough to save us. less

With my plasma gone—burned out when that psycho Alchemist tried to use me as a bomb—I'm actually relieved. Thomas Newberry is dead and can't hurt anyone else. And if I have no power, I'm not a threat anymore. People will stop trying to kill me and my loved ones. Right?Wrong. Sometimes defeating one monster only reveals the bigger, meaner one right behind it.There are fates worse than death, anyway... moreWith my plasma gone—burned out when that psycho Alchemist tried to use me as a bomb—I'm actually relieved. Thomas Newberry is dead and can't hurt anyone else. And if I have no power, I'm not a threat anymore. People will stop trying to kill me and my loved ones. Right?Wrong. Sometimes defeating one monster only reveals the bigger, meaner one right behind it.There are fates worse than death, anyway. Like imprisonment by a Fae Queen who's convinced I'm her granddaughter and isn't interested in a family reunion. Obsessed with her legacy and the waning fertility of the Fae, she wants babies. And she doesn't care about little things like consent.I'm no hero, but I won't go down without a fight.It's time to reclaim my birthright. less

I am Princesa Fiona Sullivan Ní Lir, stormborn Fae. Power permeates my blood. Lightning answers my call. I've proven myself over and over again. So why do the men in my life insist on treating me like I can't defend myself? Like I'm a liability instead of a force to be reckoned with?I'm sick of it. And I'm going to prove them wrong.When the archaic vampiric council, the Conclave, summons me to stand trial, I think it's my time to shine—until I'm thrown into a windowless cell to await execution... moreI am Princesa Fiona Sullivan Ní Lir, stormborn Fae. Power permeates my blood. Lightning answers my call. I've proven myself over and over again. So why do the men in my life insist on treating me like I can't defend myself? Like I'm a liability instead of a force to be reckoned with?I'm sick of it. And I'm going to prove them wrong.When the archaic vampiric council, the Conclave, summons me to stand trial, I think it's my time to shine—until I'm thrown into a windowless cell to await execution. But if I've learned anything, it's that Fate throws curveballs. And this time, She doesn't disappoint. There's someone else down here with me, someone my mother the Seer warned me about.And this someone is the key to defeating Morrighan once and for all. less