Girl with Broken Wings Series by J. Bennett

The intellectual challenge of college and the warm embrace of a serious boyfriend have given Maya the wings she needs to break away from her bookish and shy reserve. Her ideal life comes crashing down when she and her boyfriend are accosted by a stranger. A stranger with glowing hands. Maya's boyfriend is killed. She is kidnapped. Changed. A rescue comes, but not soon enough... moreThe intellectual challenge of college and the warm embrace of a serious boyfriend have given Maya the wings she needs to break away from her bookish and shy reserve. Her ideal life comes crashing down when she and her boyfriend are accosted by a stranger. A stranger with glowing hands. Maya's boyfriend is killed. She is kidnapped. Changed. A rescue comes, but not soon enough. Maya’s senses sharpen, her body becomes strong and agile, and she develops the ability to visually see the emotions of those around her as colorful auras…beautiful auras…tempting auras.   And then there’s the song… Now, Maya must struggle to control the murderous appetite that fuels her new abilities, accept her altered condition and learn to trust two vigilante half-brothers she never knew she had. As she joins the battle against a secret network of powerful and destructive beings that call themselves "Angels", Maya vows to find and destroy the one who changed her. On the bright side, at least Maya's oldest half-brother has stopped trying to kill her. less

Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00AYRM41W.Fighting evil isn’t only high-stress, no pay, and uncomfortable as hell most of the time, it also doesn’t turn out to be quite as black and white as Maya would have hoped. As a hybrid angel struggling to control her murderous appetite, Maya should know better than to expect simplicity... moreLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00AYRM41W.Fighting evil isn’t only high-stress, no pay, and uncomfortable as hell most of the time, it also doesn’t turn out to be quite as black and white as Maya would have hoped. As a hybrid angel struggling to control her murderous appetite, Maya should know better than to expect simplicity.  With one half-brother still convinced that she’s an unstable threat and the other oblivious to the danger she presents, Maya struggles to find a balance between her diminished humanity and the darkness of the monster within.The world gets murkier when Maya discovers a pair of angels who invite her into their lives. Now, she must choose between family or the promise of acceptance. The stakes grow higher when Maya’s greatest enemy returns. Vengeance may be within her grasp, but will Maya have to sacrifice one she loves to take it?Landing is J Bennett's action-packed, darkly-humorous sequel to Falling, and the second book in the paranormal adventure series, Girl With Broken Wings Series. And yes, there will be plenty more Chuck Norris jokes. less

Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00JK9HUE6.A sturdy pair of heels and a well hidden gun can do wonders for a girl’s self-esteem, especially when fighting a secret battle against genetically-enhanced, murderous creatures who mockingly call themselves angels. Maya is finally getting the hang of the vigilante life, but that’s about the only thing going right. Tarren is more distant than ever, and Gabe wants off the DL even when it’s obvious that he’s nowhere near fighting fit... moreLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00JK9HUE6.A sturdy pair of heels and a well hidden gun can do wonders for a girl’s self-esteem, especially when fighting a secret battle against genetically-enhanced, murderous creatures who mockingly call themselves angels. Maya is finally getting the hang of the vigilante life, but that’s about the only thing going right. Tarren is more distant than ever, and Gabe wants off the DL even when it’s obvious that he’s nowhere near fighting fit. When Gabe detects angel activity in the Midwest, Maya and Tarren plunge into a treacherous snow storm to take out the threat. They aren’t the only hunters prowling the icy streets. Can Maya convince the mask-wearing Totem members that she’s on their side before she becomes their primary target? Painful secrets thaw, the stakes climb ever higher, and witty retorts are epically flubbed in this action-packed third book of Girl With Broken Wings series. Infused with dark humor, Rising invites readers back into Maya’s quirky and conflicted world. Even as the storm grows fiercer and betrayal threatens to freeze the bonds of family, Maya discovers the warm blush of a dangerous romantic connection. Will she be strong enough to defeat her enemies, reunite her wounded family, and cut the tender chords of love before her angle nature severs them permanently?Find out who will rise from the storm and who gets buried in Rising, Girl With Broken Wings less

Librarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00PSJ6NCC.A companion paranormal novella to RISING, Book Three in the GIRL WITH BROKEN WINGS series The mission may be arduous, dangerous, and thankless...but it sure beats staying at home! Left behind to recuperate after nearly getting killed by his greatest enemy, Gabriel Fox feels abandoned and forgotten by his vigilante siblings. Drinking and smoking too much doesn't speed the healing process, but it helps pass the time... moreLibrarian's note: Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00PSJ6NCC.A companion paranormal novella to RISING, Book Three in the GIRL WITH BROKEN WINGS series The mission may be arduous, dangerous, and thankless...but it sure beats staying at home! Left behind to recuperate after nearly getting killed by his greatest enemy, Gabriel Fox feels abandoned and forgotten by his vigilante siblings. Drinking and smoking too much doesn't speed the healing process, but it helps pass the time. When Gabe demands to get back into the field and start saving the day as only he can, a painful test proves that he isn't even close to full strength. Of course, when did Gabe ever follow the rules? To this gold-hearted jokester, falling down is just the thing you do before standing back up. Gabe's mind is made up when he discovers that his sister, Maya's life is in jeopardy. Whether or not his family wants him back on the mission, Gabe is coming, and he's bringing along his irrepressible wit, his lucky hat, and his favorite sidekick, Sir Hopsalot. Finally, readers get to see the world according to Gabe Fox -- all its harshness, beauty, and violence filtered through his wry perspective. This unique novella runs in parallel with the first half of RISING, Book Three in the GIRL WITH BROKEN WINGS series. Readers who wanted...nay, needed to see what Gabe was doing while Maya and Tarren converged on Peoria, Illinois to fight a new angel threat, have now gotten their wish with RECOVERING. Equal parts touching and hilarious, this novella proves that a strong heart can overcome any challenge. Making new friends along the way (whether they want to or not) Gabe will push his body to the limit in order to save the ones he loves. As Gabe would say, "I can rest the next time I die." If you loved RISING, then you have to read RECOVERING. Warning: This new adult novella contains strong language, violence, and sexual content. less