Heart Song Trilogy Series by Desiree Williams

In Aldonnia, the evil of Varkadon overflows its borders. War ravages the lands... For as long as eighteen year-old Alanna can remember she's lived in hiding, sealed off from the outside world. Despite a future built around a steadfast rule of seclusion, Alanna dreams of the impossible. Of a life outside of her parents' cabin. A life with more for company than just birds and woodland creatures. A life she knows deep down is impossible for someone with gifts like hers... moreIn Aldonnia, the evil of Varkadon overflows its borders. War ravages the lands... For as long as eighteen year-old Alanna can remember she's lived in hiding, sealed off from the outside world. Despite a future built around a steadfast rule of seclusion, Alanna dreams of the impossible. Of a life outside of her parents' cabin. A life with more for company than just birds and woodland creatures. A life she knows deep down is impossible for someone with gifts like hers. That all changes the day Alanna finds a man floating face down in a stream. Despite her parents' warnings, Alanna pulls the injured man out of the water and heals him with her elemental talents. Just another good deed. Until the man wakes and Alanna realizes so much more has happened than simply a life saved. The healing she performed on the stranger bound her soul to Jerric, the prince of Aldonnia. Alanna's heart wants to keep the prince, but duty and destiny intervene. Alanna's world is rocked as her parents are lost. Left in the care of family she didn't know, Alanna learns more than she wanted to about the evil threatening the lands. There is much more behind her parents' drive to protect. Alanna learns her gifts were bestowed in order to fulfill a greater purpose. A greater calling. One her enemies seek to destroy at all cost. Alanna's choice is clear. To either ignore her destiny and remain hidden, or boldly fight to keep what sings to her heart. less

As the flames of Varkadon spread, war rips through the Shifter Territory... With the Aldonnian kingdom celebrating the news of her brother's soul bonding, Laelynn seizes every opportunity to drive herself to the brink of exhaustion. If her body is worn, then her brain would be too tired to dream. Laelynn knew the men who'd captured her were gone from this world, but that didn't stop the haunting images from plaguing her mind... moreAs the flames of Varkadon spread, war rips through the Shifter Territory... With the Aldonnian kingdom celebrating the news of her brother's soul bonding, Laelynn seizes every opportunity to drive herself to the brink of exhaustion. If her body is worn, then her brain would be too tired to dream. Laelynn knew the men who'd captured her were gone from this world, but that didn't stop the haunting images from plaguing her mind. Not even the pesky thorn-in-her-side Shifter Prince could keep the dreams at bay. Though Dustan's commentary through their mental bond had kept a lingering smile on her lips, despite the battles that rage within her. Yet when Dustan distances himself Laelynn questions the connection between them. Those fears rise when her own talents begin to morph and grow into the unexpected. Torn between love and faith, Laelynn strives to find the purpose behind the evolving gifts. What she discovers is far more than she ever imagined. As tragedy befalls the Shifter Territory and brother battles against brother, Laelynn knows what must be done. Face her demons and triumph, or she'll never claim the song of her heart. less

The time has come. The war ends now ... Syrina's inner energy has not been the same since the Guardian Alanna saved her that day in the market. A burning need to help others drives her to seek permission to join the caravan headed to the Rebels camp. Lady Alanna and Prince Jerric have given Syrina and her mother so much, and in return, Syrina wants to spread that kindness to the Guardian's army in any way she can. It was supposed to be another easy plan... moreThe time has come. The war ends now ... Syrina's inner energy has not been the same since the Guardian Alanna saved her that day in the market. A burning need to help others drives her to seek permission to join the caravan headed to the Rebels camp. Lady Alanna and Prince Jerric have given Syrina and her mother so much, and in return, Syrina wants to spread that kindness to the Guardian's army in any way she can. It was supposed to be another easy plan. Until an amber-eyed stranger flipped her life around, throwing her into the strange world of Guardians and Warriors. Now, Syrina faces challenges she's never even dreamed of as the missing piece in the War on the Lands is found. New enemies and allies surface in this never ending war. Syrina and the Guardians lock onto the measure of goodness they've been given while evil threatens to rip it from their hands. When the battle hits home, nothing will be the same. less