Protectors

by Teyla Branton

A Normal Life was Never Their DestinyProtectors is a compilation of three novellas telling the personal stories of characters in the Unbounded series. While these novellas are not necessary to understanding the rest of the series, the stories are not told in the other books, and they give depth and insight to the characters, especially Ava, Chris, and Stella. These books are not from Erin Radkey’s point-of-view, and she only appears briefly in this book. If you prefer to follow only Erin’s story, feel free to skip to The Escape, Book 4 in the Unbounded series.Ava’s RevengeAva O’Hare just wanted to love her child and live in peace, but a normal life was never her destiny. One stark day in 1745, everything she loved was taken from her, ripped away by the very man who should have protected her. Somehow, miraculously, Ava survived. Now it was time for revenge. Long before Ava O’Hare became the successful leader of a modern-day Renegade cell, she had other battles to fight. If you’ve enjoyed the Unbounded series, you will love this extra peek into the events that shaped Ava’s life and made her a Guardian of Humanity.Please Most of Ava’s Revenge takes place hundreds of years in the past. However, the last scene is present day and fits into the Unbounded timeline just after the end of The Change (Unbounded Book 1). You can read and enjoy any time after that first book.Mortal BrotherPilot Chris Radkey’s only job in the Mexican jungle is to look after the plane while his Unbounded siblings retrieve a desperately needed cure. It was supposed to be easy. Much easier than seeing his wife murdered by an Emporium hit team, leaving behind two motherless children. Chris soon finds himself using every ounce of his Renegade training in a desperate struggle to secure dangerous Emporium captives and to save the life of a friend. His “easy” job has become a nightmare, one he may not survive. But a woman he cares about needs him, and he won’t allow anything to stand in his way.Please The events in Mortal Brother take place in the Unbounded timeline simultaneously with The Cure (Unbounded Book 2) and extends several days past that novel. It should be read after The Cure.Set AblazeIn and out. Do the job. Renegade Blaze Vincent has survived years with this motto. Barely. Plucked from death’s door and revived repeatedly with curequick, he’s developed an addiction that threatens to destroy everything he’s worked for. Now the Emporium is buying fields around a tiny Portuguese town, and mortals—Blaze’s countrymen—are dying. Blaze and his partner, Kenna Murray, are determined to unravel their enemies’ intentions before the entire town is lost. But things tend to explode when Blaze is around. Literally. And to save his people, he must be willing to take yet one more step over the edge.Please This novella gives a glimpse into Renegade Ritter Langton’s whereabouts when he disappears for two months between The Change (Unbounded Book 1) and The Cure (Unbounded Book 2). However, this story isn’t about him, but about someone very close to him. If you’ve enjoyed the Unbounded series, you will love this extra peek into Ritter’s family. Set Ablaze can be enjoyed at any time after reading the first two books.

362 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 3, 2020

About the author

Teyla Rachel Branton grew up avidly reading science fiction and fantasy and watching Star Trek reruns with her large family. They lived on a little farm where she loved to visit the solitary cow and collect (and juggle) the eggs, usually making it back to the house with most of them intact. On that same farm she once owned thirty-three gerbils and eighteen cats, not a good mix, as it turns out. Teyla always had her nose in a book and daydreamed about someday creating her own worlds. She is now married, mostly grown up, and has seven kids, so life at her house can be very interesting (and loud), but writing keeps her sane. She thrives on the energy and daily amusement offered by her children, the semi-ordered chaos giving her a constant source of writing material. Grabbing any snatch of free time from her hectic life, Teyla writes novels full of mystery, romance, and imagination. She warns her children that if they don’t behave, they just might find themselves in her next book! She’s been known to wear pajamas all day when working on a deadline, and is often distracted enough to burn dinner. (Okay, pretty much 90% of the time.) A sign on her office door reads: DANGER. WRITER AT WORK. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. She loves writing fiction and traveling, and she hopes to write and travel a lot more. She also loves shooting guns, martial arts, and belly dancing. She has worked in the publishing business for over twenty years.

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK So this isn’t actually continuing the story from Books 1 and 2. This is more back fill of Ava’s past, Erin older mortal brothers adventure in Mexico and Ritter’s addicted adoptive son. I actually really enjoyed this one as it gave so much more substance to the previous book and what is to come.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the idea and plot, characterizations are pretty good, except I can’t stand the main character, she’s annoying and acts like a spoiled 14 year old. I think I’m done with the series. Too bad for me, I was enjoyed the first book.

[Aighmi* · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sort of bonus book for the Unbounded series. It is really three novellas that give a bit of insight into some of the characters and their perspectives & stories. It is a wonderful way to learn more about these people and their histories & reality. Very enjoyable!

[Nancy Pabst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clean sci-fi. Well written.

[Becky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hmmm

This series of novellas was a miss for me. I didn't feel the writing was as tight and exciting. I would skip this book.

[Jodie · Rating 3 out of 5]

catch up

It was good for some backstory, but I still don’t know how Blaze fits in. I am amazed I enjoy rhis series.