Demons are coming. One woman has been chosen to face them….Demon hordes still threaten the Kingdom while open rebellion has broken out within its cities, separating Kallista from her new family. Assassination attempts, magical attacks-she's surrounded by devastation unlike anything she's ever known, and her unique magic power no longer works as it should.Yet her own pain must yield to the needs of her country, for this military mage is charged with searching the four directions of the world for the other “Godmarked”–the only ones who can help her keep demon invaders from shattering her world. But can she find them in time?
The legends of the Godstruck were just that–legends.Until, in an attempt to defend her people, Captain Kallista Varyl called on the One for aid and was granted abilities such as no one had seen in centuries. Now Kallista has been charged with a new destiny as one of the most powerful women in the land–but her power is useless if it cannot be controlled.Mastering her “Godstruck” abilities is the first step. The next, learning that she cannot unlock the secrets of the Compass Rose and defeat her nation's enemy alone. And finally she must stop a demon-possessed king….
Security specialist Ellen Sheffield had done the impossible – beaten elusive Sheikh Rashid «Rudi» Qarif at his own hide-and-seek game and brought him home. But was she his captor…or captive? She'd expected a spoiled playboy. Instead, she was guarding an enigma – a proud, fascinating male with secretive eyes and a daring smile. Whisked off to Rudi's hideaway, Ellen prepared to resist seduction. But Rudi ignored her stunning beauty…and laid siege to her tender heart.Caught between confusion and burning desire, Ellen didn't know the rules to this new game – but she yearned for Rudi to win….