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The Avatars Series #1-3
When Lillian finds herself facing off against vampires and other mythological impossibilities, help comes from an unlikely source—the stone gargoyle who has been sleeping in her garden for the last twelve years. In a heartbeat, her ordinary life becomes far more complicated, and if her overprotective, shape-shifting guardian is to be believed, there’s an evil demi-goddess just waiting for the chance to enslave them both.
Note: This box set contains the first three books in the Avatars Series. (Stone’s Kiss, Stone’s Song, and Stone’s Divide)
Stone’s Kiss
All her life, Lillian has taken comfort in Gregory, her gargoyle, never guessing he is more than cold stone until she is attacked by creatures of darkness. Sensing her terror, Gregory wakes from his healing sleep and comes to her aid.
After the battle, Lillian learns the humans she thought were her family are actually a powerful coven of witches at war with the demonic Riven. Lillian is something more than human, a powerful worker of magic, an Avatar to the gods. Gregory has been her protector for many lifetimes, but troubles in their homeland forced him to flee with her to the human world. And it was not an accident which stole her memories—it was Gregory. He suspects Lillian is host to an infant demon, one capable of evil greater than even the Riven.
Extra complications arise when she realizes she’s concealing a forbidden love for her guardian. While she might be able to defeat the Riven with Gregory’s help, she does not know if her fragile new love can survive the evil growing in her own soul.
Stone’s Song
Ignorance nearly killed Lillian once.
That time, she’d known nothing of magic until Gregory, her Gargoyle Protector, awoke from his stone sleep and saved her from demons escaped from the Magic Realm. They defeated the demonic Riven at great personal cost, one which forced them both to hibernate for months while they mended.
Healed, Lillian wakes to a world greatly changed, one where her sleepy northern town has been overrun by military, scientists, and paparazzi. Apparently, her battle with the Riven did not go completely unnoticed, and her actions put her Coven family at risk of exposure.
These new tensions unearth another concern. Lillian and Gregory may be one being in the Spirit Realm, soul mates in the most literal sense, but it does not guarantee a perfect accord here on earth, especially when Gregory’s clearly defined sense of good and evil urge him to eradicate anyone he deems as evil—which, to her dismay, includes a good chunk of humanity.
But their troubles are not limited to humans, not when another, older power rises from the ocean’s depths. Tethys, a siren of the ancient world, has her own plans for Gregory. For the first time in their many lives, Lillian finds herself at odds with her other half.
And if she does not master her own magic, this battle will become her greatest defeat.
Stone’s Divide
Some victories feel more like defeat.
Although the Siren’s downfall was necessary, it also brought about a growing divide between Lillian and Gregory. However, personal matters will have to wait, for there is a more immediate concern which must be dealt with first.
Human authorities are now aware that something equally as intelligent but far more deadly shares their world, and Lillian’s hometown has been placed under quarantine. To her dismay, it is not just a guns in the woods, boots on the ground kind of hunt. Scientists are spearheading this pursuit. Lillian soon learns she and Gregory are their intended targets.
Note: This box set contains the first three books in the Avatars Series. (Stone’s Kiss, Stone’s Song, and Stone’s Divide)
Stone’s Kiss
All her life, Lillian has taken comfort in Gregory, her gargoyle, never guessing he is more than cold stone until she is attacked by creatures of darkness. Sensing her terror, Gregory wakes from his healing sleep and comes to her aid.
After the battle, Lillian learns the humans she thought were her family are actually a powerful coven of witches at war with the demonic Riven. Lillian is something more than human, a powerful worker of magic, an Avatar to the gods. Gregory has been her protector for many lifetimes, but troubles in their homeland forced him to flee with her to the human world. And it was not an accident which stole her memories—it was Gregory. He suspects Lillian is host to an infant demon, one capable of evil greater than even the Riven.
Extra complications arise when she realizes she’s concealing a forbidden love for her guardian. While she might be able to defeat the Riven with Gregory’s help, she does not know if her fragile new love can survive the evil growing in her own soul.
Stone’s Song
Ignorance nearly killed Lillian once.
That time, she’d known nothing of magic until Gregory, her Gargoyle Protector, awoke from his stone sleep and saved her from demons escaped from the Magic Realm. They defeated the demonic Riven at great personal cost, one which forced them both to hibernate for months while they mended.
Healed, Lillian wakes to a world greatly changed, one where her sleepy northern town has been overrun by military, scientists, and paparazzi. Apparently, her battle with the Riven did not go completely unnoticed, and her actions put her Coven family at risk of exposure.
These new tensions unearth another concern. Lillian and Gregory may be one being in the Spirit Realm, soul mates in the most literal sense, but it does not guarantee a perfect accord here on earth, especially when Gregory’s clearly defined sense of good and evil urge him to eradicate anyone he deems as evil—which, to her dismay, includes a good chunk of humanity.
But their troubles are not limited to humans, not when another, older power rises from the ocean’s depths. Tethys, a siren of the ancient world, has her own plans for Gregory. For the first time in their many lives, Lillian finds herself at odds with her other half.
And if she does not master her own magic, this battle will become her greatest defeat.
Stone’s Divide
Some victories feel more like defeat.
Although the Siren’s downfall was necessary, it also brought about a growing divide between Lillian and Gregory. However, personal matters will have to wait, for there is a more immediate concern which must be dealt with first.
Human authorities are now aware that something equally as intelligent but far more deadly shares their world, and Lillian’s hometown has been placed under quarantine. To her dismay, it is not just a guns in the woods, boots on the ground kind of hunt. Scientists are spearheading this pursuit. Lillian soon learns she and Gregory are their intended targets.
- GenresFantasy
802 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2016
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About the author
Lisa Blackwood
48 books312 followersLisa Blackwood is the USA Today bestselling author of the Gargoyle and Sorceress Urban Fantasy series. She and her new co-author, S.M. Schmitz, are also embarking upon a new Space Opera Romance series. Book one is titled, Vengeance: Warships of the Spire. It can be found in the Dominion Rising boxset anthology.
As well as writing, Lisa is also an avid gardener, horse enthusiast, and dog lover. She grudgingly lives in a small town in Southern Ontario, though she would much rather live deep in a dark forest, surrounded by majestic old-growth trees. Since she cannot live her fantasy, she decided to write fantasy instead. Freya, her ever faithful and beloved hellhound, ensures Lisa takes breaks from the computer so they can rid the garden of cats with delusions of conquest.
As well as writing, Lisa is also an avid gardener, horse enthusiast, and dog lover. She grudgingly lives in a small town in Southern Ontario, though she would much rather live deep in a dark forest, surrounded by majestic old-growth trees. Since she cannot live her fantasy, she decided to write fantasy instead. Freya, her ever faithful and beloved hellhound, ensures Lisa takes breaks from the computer so they can rid the garden of cats with delusions of conquest.
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February 17, 2016
Overall I enjoyed the first two books more than the third, though I wanted there to be more interaction with the main characters, Gregory and Lillian. I felt as though the author kept promising that they would spend time together to talk and to learn of their history, which these characters desperately needed for the sake of the plot itself, but never delivered. I understand the plot device of keeping your main couple as separate and filled with angst as possible but there has to be a point where it tilts in favor of the characters and things start to come together. I felt the story suffered because the author didn't let that happen at a all the natural points where it would have made sense in the storyline.
March 29, 2016
I haven't been this in love with a series in a long time. You are immediately thrown into a fantastic, complex world. The characters are fully developed and complex. I loved the story and couldn't put this down. I read this with kindleunlimited, but I would absolutely purchase it.
April 12, 2016
Overall 3.5. I want to rate it higher, but i skimmed a lot because they were so long and frustrating. Also, three books didnt resolve the story! There was a cliffhanger. Ugh.
February 21, 2016
Wow
Great series. I read them all in a weekend, it was that good. At least until the ending. I am still reeling from the cliffhanger ending and not sure if I'll continue with book four because of it. Great characters. They progressed at a good pace. There was love, action, multiple POV's....really excellent writing. The ending of book three though... not nice. Book three had a few misspelled words throughout and incorrect grammar (not including the words spelled using the Queens English).
My personal feelings about the plot did not take away from the rating. Still three great books.
Great series. I read them all in a weekend, it was that good. At least until the ending. I am still reeling from the cliffhanger ending and not sure if I'll continue with book four because of it. Great characters. They progressed at a good pace. There was love, action, multiple POV's....really excellent writing. The ending of book three though... not nice. Book three had a few misspelled words throughout and incorrect grammar (not including the words spelled using the Queens English).
My personal feelings about the plot did not take away from the rating. Still three great books.
March 22, 2016
Aliens aren't always the answer in a world surrounded by magic !!!!
Excellent cast of characters, fast moving story with a lot of twists and turns. Will our military be able to accept that these strange beings are from a magic realm and not from another planet in time to save the world from a terrible fate ? Will they be able to work side by side with with beings they never imagined existed outside of their wildest dreams ?
Excellent cast of characters, fast moving story with a lot of twists and turns. Will our military be able to accept that these strange beings are from a magic realm and not from another planet in time to save the world from a terrible fate ? Will they be able to work side by side with with beings they never imagined existed outside of their wildest dreams ?
August 26, 2016
I rated this on Amazon, but it didn't carry over. I absolutely LOVE this series!! I can't wait wait for book 4! Book 3 leaves you with an excellent, but heart wrenching cliffhanger! I was so mad! Not at the author, but at Gregory and his reaction to something that should've had him clinging to Lilly.... I won't leave spoilers, but these books are amazing! They're also being remade with new titles and covers. I suggest reading them all. You definitely won't be disappointed.
April 25, 2016
Great Read
I enjoyed this series. I was pulled in from the very beginning. I can't wait until the next installment! Awesome read!!
I enjoyed this series. I was pulled in from the very beginning. I can't wait until the next installment! Awesome read!!
May 13, 2016
Could not put it down.
This series is fast paced and exciting to read. There's always a new quirk coming when you thought you had it figured out. Can't wait for the next book.
This series is fast paced and exciting to read. There's always a new quirk coming when you thought you had it figured out. Can't wait for the next book.
June 20, 2016
So very good
I really love her writing. She makes such great characters and spins such a good story you don't want to put it down. Looking forward to the next.
I really love her writing. She makes such great characters and spins such a good story you don't want to put it down. Looking forward to the next.
September 1, 2016
Wonderful imaginings
Grants you the imaginings of worlds and wonders.
Am awaiting next book with great anticipation.
Write quickly.
Thank you sincerely yours
Suzanne
Grants you the imaginings of worlds and wonders.
Am awaiting next book with great anticipation.
Write quickly.
Thank you sincerely yours
Suzanne
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