Parish Secrets Series by Megan White

Elizabeth Parker was born into power, with a bloodline that stems back generations. What lies dormant inside of the young girl will be sought after by those that wish to harness her strength and use it for their own insidious purposes.Being born of her mother’s sacrifice, all Elizabeth has known is contradiction and soon finds that she is doomed to face the same dark fate. Through her abilities, she will realize that she possesses the power and strength to avenge her mother’s death... moreElizabeth Parker was born into power, with a bloodline that stems back generations. What lies dormant inside of the young girl will be sought after by those that wish to harness her strength and use it for their own insidious purposes.Being born of her mother’s sacrifice, all Elizabeth has known is contradiction and soon finds that she is doomed to face the same dark fate. Through her abilities, she will realize that she possesses the power and strength to avenge her mother’s death.She will, or die trying. less

After nearly becoming a sacrifice, Elizabeth vows never to be the victim again. She needs power to protect herself and the ones she loves from the dark forces that pine for her abilities--but this power, dark and consuming in its nature, always comes at a price.  Soon, Elizabeth finds herself a slave to the energy that courses through her body.  Out of control and angry, she must fight for control or be consumed by the darkness she welcomed in.