THE AWAKENING

2013 Montlake Romance (reissue) | Novel | 360 pages

Immortals: Book Three

Light witch Christine Lachlan travels to Scotland to convince reclusive Immortal Kalen to join his brothers in the fight to save humanity.

• A USA Today Bestseller
• Winner, Dark Paranormal Category: PRISM Award for Excellence in Paranormal Fiction
• Finalist, Paranormal Category, NJRW Golden Leaf Award

"Christine." Kalen kept his voice deliberately calm. "I've lived almost three millennia. I've lost count of how many times humans have predicted the end of the world. It's never happened. And it's not going to happen now."

Her hands went to her hips, elbows sharply pointed outward. The pose made the neckline of her too-large shirt gape. His gaze flicked to her cleavage.

She glanced down, scowled, and yanked the lacings closed. "Could you please stop ogling me long enough to have a meaningful discussion?"

"Since there's no such activity going on, I believe I'm entirely within my rights to take pleasure in looking at you."

SUMMARY

Christine Lachlan is a witch on a mission—one that doesn't include falling into bed with a broodingly handsome Immortal Warrior, no matter how hot he looks in a kilt. Christine's tracked Kalen to his remote Scottish castle for one purpose only: to convince the reclusive Immortal to join his three Immortal brothers and the forces of life magic in the fight for humanity's survival.

Kalen and his Immortal brothers were created at the dawn of time to guard and guide the fledgling human race. The only reward Kalen received for his trouble was the pain of human betrayal. He's no longer interested in fighting mankind's battles—let the ungrateful race rescue itself.

When a beautiful, idealistic witch shows up at his castle, asking for his help, he plots to keep her for himself, forever safe in his magical sanctuary. But death magic is growing, and Kalen's insane Immortal brother is fueling the fire.

When dark forces invade Kalen's peaceful oasis, he realizes the apocalyptic battle he's so reluctant to seek out has come searching for him.