Unexpected Heroes Series by Marty C. Lee

Ahjin has always dreamed of being a skydancer like his parents, and his time has finally come. But what should be the best day of his life quickly becomes the worst when he is condemned to life as a priest instead. The sixteen-year-old winged boy is left with only one chance to win back his freedom and his dreams. All he has to do is to find and rescue a kidnapped god from the clutches of something powerful enough to kidnap a deity... moreAhjin has always dreamed of being a skydancer like his parents, and his time has finally come. But what should be the best day of his life quickly becomes the worst when he is condemned to life as a priest instead. The sixteen-year-old winged boy is left with only one chance to win back his freedom and his dreams. All he has to do is to find and rescue a kidnapped god from the clutches of something powerful enough to kidnap a deity. How hard could it be? But when the other three gods also disappear, the elements run amok, and there’s more at stake than Ahjin’s dreams. With the help of a spunky gilled islander, a desert explorer, and a shapeshifting healer, Ahjin races against disaster to save his shattering world. Fly, dive, and run through this gloriously enchanted story, full of twists and turns and unexpected friendships. less

Lies, suspicion, and a desperate trek. In a world where no race trusts another, the shapeshifting jaguar Ludik became friends with the strangers who helped him save the world from feuding gods. Now a gilled translator, a fire mage, and the winged messenger of the Gods have come to his home for his long-delayed wedding.But before Ludik and his beloved can pledge their love, an accidental death threatens their happiness... moreLies, suspicion, and a desperate trek. In a world where no race trusts another, the shapeshifting jaguar Ludik became friends with the strangers who helped him save the world from feuding gods. Now a gilled translator, a fire mage, and the winged messenger of the Gods have come to his home for his long-delayed wedding.But before Ludik and his beloved can pledge their love, an accidental death threatens their happiness. Bad enough that a Fox trespassed into Cat territory, worse that he picked a fight with a bigger Leopard, but the true disaster is the witness who is running home to report that the Cats murdered his kin.In a mad race to keep the misguided Dog from starting a civil war, Ludik must follow the trail through hostile territory and turn a fierce Wolf into an ally. If he can’t root out the seeds of war before they sprout, how will he preserve the life of the woman he adores? Seed of War is the 2nd novel in the Unexpected Heroes series, a secondary world fantasy with shifters, mermaids, and winged people. If you enjoy mystery, danger, and justice, you'll love Seed of War. less

A treasure map could change her life or lead to her death.For a sixteen-year-old mermaid, the best part of becoming an adult is the party. Even though Nia must host it on land for the sake of her gill-less friends, she can flirt with all the cute boys.But her mom’s gift is unexpected— an old map and the news her long-lost dad disappeared in the Dragon Isles.With her friends and a charming suitor, Nia follows her missing dad’s trail on an adventure to the supposedly cursed islands... moreA treasure map could change her life or lead to her death.For a sixteen-year-old mermaid, the best part of becoming an adult is the party. Even though Nia must host it on land for the sake of her gill-less friends, she can flirt with all the cute boys.But her mom’s gift is unexpected— an old map and the news her long-lost dad disappeared in the Dragon Isles.With her friends and a charming suitor, Nia follows her missing dad’s trail on an adventure to the supposedly cursed islands. Will she find love and discover her dad’s fate?Maybe. Unless the curse is real.Romance and danger swirl with the tide, and undercurrents could sweep her away.Wave of Dreams is the 3rd novel in the Unexpected Heroes series, a secondary world fantasy with shifters, mermaids, and winged people. If you enjoy adventure, pirates, and sweet romance, you'll love Wave of Dreams. less