The Dark Amulet Series by A.J. Norris

Amalya Rivers longs to die and end her lonely existence—but it doesn’t work out that way…A former runaway turned criminal, Amalya is murdered and thrust into a treacherous world full of red-skinned, horned beasts under the control of the Demon Ruler, Abaddon, instead of enjoying peace and serenity like she hoped. But saving a young child from a certain brutal death in the last moments of her life has earned her a chance at salvation... moreAmalya Rivers longs to die and end her lonely existence—but it doesn’t work out that way…A former runaway turned criminal, Amalya is murdered and thrust into a treacherous world full of red-skinned, horned beasts under the control of the Demon Ruler, Abaddon, instead of enjoying peace and serenity like she hoped. But saving a young child from a certain brutal death in the last moments of her life has earned her a chance at salvation. Elliott the Redeemer wants no part in saving another soul…After one too many failures at redeeming lost souls, the nail-biting, self-pitying Elliott has had enough of his work and would prefer to live out his eternity on Earth drowning in bourbon. It doesn’t matter that Amalya has grown black feathered wings signifying the good that still dwells within her. He can’t risk failure again.Amalya must save someone from her past in order to escape Abaddon’s rule…She has to prevent the now grown child she saved from committing murder or risk returning to Netherworld with Abaddon for good. She can’t do it alone, though. Amalya needs the help of the angel sent to guide her, but their emerging love might not be enough to convince Elliott she’s worth the risk. Amalya loves her black wings. She knows she’s meant to be an angel—and she will stop at nothing to prove it… less

I am demon. I've never known the kind touch of another. Love and empathy are foreign to me. Emotions that I didn't know I possessed until Jeremiah walked into my life.My angel was stolen from me and now I want him back. If rescuing him destroys me, so be it.I protect what's mine.

Julia Dunham is a monster. Her heart has been consumed by an amulet meant to create terror... As a young girl, Julia received an amulet tainted by Abaddon, the Supreme Demon of the Netherworld, and the sigil slowly corrupts her heart. The power of the deceptive pendant gains the attention of her former employer, Maurice. He sends thugs to murder Julia and steal the amulet. Immediately upon her death, Abaddon traps her on Earth, leaving her obsessed with retrieving the amulet... moreJulia Dunham is a monster. Her heart has been consumed by an amulet meant to create terror... As a young girl, Julia received an amulet tainted by Abaddon, the Supreme Demon of the Netherworld, and the sigil slowly corrupts her heart. The power of the deceptive pendant gains the attention of her former employer, Maurice. He sends thugs to murder Julia and steal the amulet. Immediately upon her death, Abaddon traps her on Earth, leaving her obsessed with retrieving the amulet. Julia must find a way to overcome her deadly obsession or be responsible for unleashing thousands of demons on humanity. Ra'zael the Guardian fell for the wrong girl and lost his wings. He isn't about to let it happen again... Ra'zael is tasked with the mission of helping Julia overcome her compulsion to locate the amulet, though he's reluctant to get involved. But as a fallen angel, he doesn't have much choice-it's the only way to earn back his wings. His fall from grace is still fresh in his mind, but despite his best effort, his passion for Julia can't be ignored. He has to save her from herself. Julia must make her own choices. Redeem herself or condemn Earth and her soul forever... Despite Ra'zael's warnings, Julia tracks Maurice and the amulet to Chicago. She has every reason to kill Maurice. He murdered her. He stole from her. Spending eternity in the Netherworld might be worth watching him die. Ra'zael knows she still has goodness left inside her...he's seen it. Julia just has to find it and fight the evil of... Her Black Heart. less