Tainted Legacy Series by Amity Hope

Ava St. Clair simply wants to finish up the last few months of her senior year while having some fun with her friends. That is, until she finds Gabe Castille battered and bloody on her doorstep. She has no idea just how much her world is about to change because while she has always believed in Heaven and angels, she’s never given explicit thought to their counterparts. Gabe’s entire life has consisted of lies, misery and a family he loathes but is unable to escape... moreAva St. Clair simply wants to finish up the last few months of her senior year while having some fun with her friends. That is, until she finds Gabe Castille battered and bloody on her doorstep. She has no idea just how much her world is about to change because while she has always believed in Heaven and angels, she’s never given explicit thought to their counterparts. Gabe’s entire life has consisted of lies, misery and a family he loathes but is unable to escape. When he is ordered to integrate himself into Ava’s life, he doesn’t dare question the reason. He doesn’t expect to find Ava tolerable, let alone likeable. The last thing he expects is to fall in love with her. When he realizes he is in control of Ava's fate, he needs to make a choice. Will she find safety with him or will he be the one to deliver her into the hands of pure evil? Book 1 of 2 Pure Redemption...Coming Fall 2012 less

It has been nearly a month since that horrific night. The night Gabe and Ava stood up to his father and Gabe disappeared from her life. Now her head is telling her that she needs to move on and let him go. Her heart is being a little more stubborn, impatiently waiting for a miracle. When her friends spot a stranger in town, someone who appears to be Gabe but is undeniably different, Ava is determined to find him so they can start putting the pieces of their love back together again... moreIt has been nearly a month since that horrific night. The night Gabe and Ava stood up to his father and Gabe disappeared from her life. Now her head is telling her that she needs to move on and let him go. Her heart is being a little more stubborn, impatiently waiting for a miracle. When her friends spot a stranger in town, someone who appears to be Gabe but is undeniably different, Ava is determined to find him so they can start putting the pieces of their love back together again. Unfortunately, a malevolent force from their past has other plans. Will they be able to overcome unspeakable evil for a second time? Or will death tear them apart forever? less