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Crossroads: Story based on the author's dreams (Crossroads Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Mary Ting (Author), Regina Wamba (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 4: Crossroads Saga

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* * * READERS FAVORITE GOLD AWARD WINNER 2012--YOUNG ADULT * * *
Story based from the author's dreams. Chapters 1 & 2.

Protecting her was his duty.
Falling in love was forbidden.
Loving her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity.

Claudia Emerson's life is about to change. It seems like a tragic coincidence when her good friend, who shares the same first and last name, dies in a car accident. Grief brings tumultuous dreams—but these are more than simple dreams. In sleep, Claudia travels to another world called Crossroads. There, she meets Michael, a Nephilim--half angel, half human. Meeting him and being there changes her forever. It marks her as special, and that may not be a good thing. Now fallen angels and demons are after her, and it is up to Michael and the other Nephilim to protect her. Her dreams become a nightmare as secrets are revealed about who she really is and the true identities of the people she loves most.

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dreams, angels, high school, high school fantasy

ya fantasy, ya romance, ya action, ya adventure, ya angels

crossroads, angel romance, young adult fantasy, enemies to lovers, young adult enemies to lover

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* * * READERS FAVORITE GOLD AWARD WINNER 2012--YOUNG ADULT * * ****Based on a dream the author had in high school-chapter 1 & 2***
"Crossroads contains action, twists and romance that has you flipping through the pages so fast that you're at the end and ready for more before you know it." Gabby, Nashville Young Adult Fiction Examiner/What's Beyond Forks

Watch out Edward Cullen! The angel Michael has officially given you a run for your money! Teens everywhere will add a new fictional boyfriend to their ever growing lists! OMWings! An amazing paranormal angel romance that stays with you long after the last page has turned. I need more! Jennifer Howell with LateBloomerOnline.com

"I'm taking a break from vampires and spending time with Mary's angels. Michael can wrap me inside his wings and take me away. Very original. So much passion and danger. I could not put it down!" Charlotte Blackwell, author of Embrace series

"Crossroads-a romantic adventure that keeps you guessing. Mary Ting's character, Claudia, will capture your heart and make you believe in angels." Joann Buchanan, author of I Am Wolf/Shark Radio

"Crossroads is an exciting debut book with a rich paranormal mythology, unique angel-lore, forbidden romance, action, suspense and plot twists. With her detailed writing and a plot that flow wells, Mary created a world I enjoyed visiting, and a story that was hard to put down." Katie with Mundie Moms

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EXCERPT: Though Phillip had already told me that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between an alkin and a fallen, it was confirmed as I watched the battle. They looked just like the alkins as the two sides battled with swords. Watching, I noticed that Michael had one too, but where had it come from? "No!" Michael shouted, suddenly standing directly in front of me. "You don't need her. She's just a human."
"Get them!" Aden shouted again.
During the entire fight Michael stayed by my side, protecting me. They fought so swiftly that even with my flashlight it was hard to distinguish alkins from the fallen. I focused intently, trying to figure out who was who, but it was no use. They were too fast for human eyes. I pointed the flashlight, hoping to blind or distract them, but that also proved to be pointless. It was only useful for my vision.
In the blink of an eye they were here, there and everywhere. The clanging of swords colliding was painful to hear. As the screeching sounds continued, all I could see were sparks as the swords made contact, as if we were in the middle of a lightning storm. Fearful of any alkin getting hurt, I covered my ears, hoping that it would end soon.
Suddenly, Aden raised his hand toward the stars, and the fallen stopped. The sounds of the swords crashing against each other came to a dead halt. Aden started circling around Michael and me. As he drew closer, I could see that he looked exactly as I remembered him from my dream. The wrinkles on his forehead defined his age, and though I conceived him as evil, his voice scared me more than his appearance. Aden never lifted a finger to fight; instead, he relied on the fallen to carry out his battle strategies.
"Michael, come with me. I'll give you anything you want."
"There is nothing I want from you."
"They've turned you against me. I should have killed you when I had the chance." Aden's eyes raged with anger.
"They didn't turn me against you. I did it of my own free will."
"Move out of my way!" Aden shouted.
"You'll have to go through me first!"
As Aden continued to circle around us, I could sense movement from the fallen, edging closer to Michael and me. The alkin must have sensed it too as they positioned themselves right behind us and immediately began to attack the fallen.
Michael moved me to the left and then to the right, fighting while shielding me. Though the fallen were fewer in number than before, they were retaliating in full force. In the midst of all the chaos, I lost my grip on the flashlight, and it tumbled off the cliff. Instinctively I reached for it, and in that split second someone or something collided against me, and I plummeted off the cliff.
Gravity was pulling me faster than my body could resist. I'd always heard that at the moment of death, one's life flashed before their eyes; all the moments that had brought them to that point, big or small. All I could think of was death itself and the one person who had changed my life forever--Michael.

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EXCERPT: Slowly I turned my back toward him and tried to wrap myself inside his wings again. I wanted to be back in the arms of an angel, back to the feeling of peace that was so desired. As he fidgeted away from me, he mumbled, "This is too dangerous. I won't be able to control myself." His voice was worried and low.
I didn't heed his warning. As I pulled him closer, he ultimately gave in. He held me gently with both of his arms and wings this time. All I needed was his touch, for him to hold me that way; it made all the difference in the world. I was safe again. Without thought, I turned toward him. The look in his eyes was so tempting, telling me that he wanted me too. I knew it was impossible for him to want and need me the same way, but his eyes told me something else. The depth of my yearning and what I wanted to do at this very moment was undeniable.
I leaned toward him and tenderly placed a kiss on his supple lips to thank him. It was an innocent kiss. What was the harm in just one small kiss? I was extremely surprised that he didn't push me away. I was even more surprised at myself. I was never the type to make the first move.
"Thank you for saving me," I whispered, looking straight into his soulful eyes, as something came over me. Uncontrollable heat ran through my body. He was right. It was dangerous, but it was me who couldn't control myself. His eyes gave me permission to continue, so I gave him another kiss, but slower and longer this time. He kissed me back, but with much hesitation. His lips were warm and sweet like honeysuckle, just how I imagined they would be. The warmth spread all over my body like a blazing fire.
Still holding me, he pulled me away with a sudden jerk, his eyes piercing into mine with anger. His left hand was tightly wrung around my hair and the other gripping my shirt so I could feel the tightness from it. Panting, wanting more of him, I forgot how to breathe, and so did he. His eyes, still fierce with anger, gripped me even tighter as he slightly pushed and pulled me, fighting and uncertain of what he wanted to do. Feeling petrified, I had to prepare myself for the consequence of my actions, for I knew I had crossed the line.
I was waiting for him to release me and push me away. I also anticipated the lecture he would preach about how humans and angels couldn't have any physical contact. Remembering the last time, he suddenly stopped as we almost kissed. Then, he drew me even closer, and kissed me back hungrily. Passionate kisses that I never knew could be possible claimed both of us. My toes curled, feeling immense pleasure that tingled to the very depth of my being as my fingers tugged lightly on his muscular shoulders. Then his wings were totally wrapped around us.
We were in the dark, just Michael and me inside the cocoon of his wings. I couldn't believe what was happening. It was our first real kiss. He pressed his whole body against mine and I could feel his heart racing just as fast as mine was. We both lost control, and every part of me shivered with intense pleasure I had never felt before.

About the Author

Bestselling, award winning author Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IQZ7OWI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services LLC (March 2, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 20796 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1496133404

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International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres: science fiction, fantasy, and swoon worthy stories. Her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise.

Mary was born in Seoul Korea and resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two dogs—Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Becoming an author was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, she retired from teaching. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book: No Bullies Allowed.

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ISAN-International Sensory Assassin Network

2019 WINNER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARDS IN SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

2019 FINALIST: ACTION ADVENTURE SILVER FALCHION AWARDS

2019 SILVER MEDAL: YOUNG ADULT FICTION-FANTASY/SCI-FI MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS

2018 WINNER AMERICAN FICTION AWARDS IN SCIENCE FICTION: POST-APOCALYPTIC

2018 WINNER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS IN SCIENCE FICTION

2018 WINNER READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS IN YOUNG ADULT ACTION

Crossroads Saga, Crossroads

*Reader’s Favorite Gold Award Winner for Young Adult 2012

Descendant Prophecies, From Gods

*RONE Award finalist for InD’Tale Magazine for Young Adult

The Secret Knights Series, The Chosen Knights

*YA fantasy-Readers’ Favorite International Book Silver Award

Jaclyn and the Beanstalk

*2018 Hollywood Book Festival First Runner up in Unpublished Manuscript.

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AN EXQUISITE READ!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2012

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"Crossroads" by author Mary Ting is an awe-inspiring, exhilarating, one-of-a-kind read. It has all the elements necessary to keep paranormal-romance fans turning the pages at a steady pace - danger, excitement, beautiful angels, evil demons, breathtaking scenes, and kick-ass battles between good and evil, reminiscent of the tv series Supernatural, but on a bigger and grander scale.

As all who've been following my reviews probably know by now, I'm not a fan of romance. And if it's sappy romance, it's a no-go for me. I have to make an exception in this case though. Mary Ting has done an exceptional job in making me fall head-over-heels in love with more than one character in this book. I mean we're talking drop-dead gorgeous angels here. One more dazzling than the other. The romance between Claudia, the human girl, and Michael, her guardian angel, is so skilfully and delicately written, that I couldn't help but experience every emotion they felt for each other as if it was my own. It takes quite the writer to be able to make a hardcore, anti-romance-nazi such as myself get to the point where I can't wait for Michael to fold Claudia inside his wings and proclaim his undying love for her. OK, I've used the cliché, but trust me when I tell you that the author unexpectedly wooed me off my feet with her natural talent for writing romance and infusing it with enough magic to hit you right at the centre of the heart.

Of course, whiny, weak, wimpy female leads are also a huge pet peeve of mine and I always start a new book with trepidation as to what sort of spoilt brat protagonist I'm going to have to bear with for the next 300 or so pages. I was happy to find that Claudia, our leading-lady-girl-in-distress, is actually one who can fend for herself and stand her ground. Sure, she's being protected by a mini-platoon of guardian angels and what not, but when she's on her own, this girl faces her foes head-on. Bravo Mary Ting, for not following the norm and for breaking away from the clichéd helpless teenage drama-queen protagonist and giving us the heroine we all dream to be. Incredibly, throughout the numerous devastating trials Claudia faces in this book, she emerges a stronger and more mature character in the final chapter; one that at the very least begs respect and admiration.

"Crossroads" surprised me, it thrilled me, it kept me reading until my vision blurred over with tiredness in the wee hours of the morning, and it pushed the boundaries of my imagination to explore a new world created by an author who evidently has no limits to her own imagination and creativity. Readers who have a void in their lives left behind by losing someone dear to them, will find solace and companionship in this book through comforting and insightful words, sensitively written by someone who also had to endure and deal with such a loss before. This being the author's debut novel and the first book in the Crossroads saga, I am impatiently looking forward to reading the next two books as I am of now a self-confessed addict to the exquisite writing of Mary Ting.

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Jennifer Miller

One of my favorites. A must read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2011

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While dreaming Claudia Emerson unknowingly steps into another world and meets a race of half humans and angels known as Alkins. The Alkins tell Claudia that because she has crossed into the crossroads she is now in danger from an evil group known as the Fallen. Due to the danger Claudia is in, the Alkin agree to protect her. One of her protectors is Michael, an Alkin that Claudia feels attracted to and although she didn't get the greatest first impression from him, can't help but be intrigued by him and wonder why he had such a strong reaction to her and seems to dislike her for no reason.

I love this book! Mary writes beautifully yet simply, creating a story full of forbidden love, lots of action, twists and turns, self discovery and loss and longing. Even with all the twists and turns the story is easy to follow and moved at a perfect pace. I could not put down the book and once things got started I sped through it, but at the same time never wanted it to end.

Claudia is a protagonist that is very likable and Michael her love interest seriously gives Edward Cullen a run for his money. I told Mary Ting that girls everywhere will be adding Michael to their fictional boyfriend list for sure! He's sweet, romantic, sexy, and loves Claudia more than anything and will protect her at any cost. Seriously girls... you will want Michael to wrap YOU in those wings of his!

The relationship between Claudia and her Gamma is one that touched my heart and even put me in tears a couple times. It is obvious that Mary herself had a very special relationship with her Grandmother since her novel was written in honor of her. The other supporting characters are all endearing and I loved the antics between all of them. I can't wait for more of them in book two and to also find out more about Austin whom I suspect may take on a bigger role. I can't wait! I need more now! Hurry up and write faster Mary!!!! I would recommend this book to anyone! Check it out, you will love it!

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Conn Gartley

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2016

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great book

Suganya Sivakumar

Not good

Reviewed in India on February 27, 2016

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I really cudnt go past some 40 odd pages

Wee Shubba @ Wee Shubba's World.

Beautifully Written YA with Forbidden Love and Danger

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2012

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WOW!! Seriously just WOW! Crossroads is one of those stories that you can just lose yourself in. With a gripping storyline and adorable main characters its everything that is wonderful about Young Adult Literature.

Crossroads is about 16 year old Claudia who while sleeping enters into a world called the Crossroads. There she meets Michael who has fallen in love with her before she even knew him. However, Claudia shouldn't be able to get into the Crossroads and soon everything she thought was true in life is turned upset down and she is being hunted by fallen angels.

The characters in this book are all so likeable. Claudia is really down to earth and even when faced with terrible situations she is still strong. When she meets Michael she is completely smitten. It's really easy to understand why. Even though at first Michael is rude to her. It's only because he confused about why he is feeling human emotional. You see Michael is an Alkin, half angel and half human. It's not long though until they are both madly in love and seriously the thing Michael say's to Claudia is so romantic it makes me jealous. My favourite character is another angel, Davin. He is just so funny and cute. There is just something that make you connect with him. He is just an all round nice person who is loyal to his friends.

Now the story at first was a little slow for the first couple of chapters. However, after I got into it I was completely hooked! The storyline is simply fantastic!! It's about angel but Mary has created a story that is completely different to more angel stories. She has put alot of Mythology behind her angels and it just makes the readers understand and connect easier with the characters.

Crossroads is a beautifully written debut novel that has everything you need for a outstanding read. Forbidden love, danger, angels and demons what not to love?

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Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2012

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Die auf den Bestsellerlisten heruntergesetzten Bücher sind oftmals nicht das Gelbe vom Ei. Manche habe ich sofort wieder gelöscht, manche nicht fertig gelesen. Crossroads ist eine rühmliche Ausnahme. Die Geschichte ist anrührend, bildhaft und gut erzählt, so, dass man fast beginnt selbst nach Engeln Ausschau zu halten.

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JayceeReads19

Five Stars

Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2015

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Perfect I was sucked right in until the last page. And I found my self wanting more

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