Based on a dream the author had in high school-chapter 1 & 2.Protecting her from the fallen was his duty. Falling in love was never part of his plan. Loving her was forbidden. Being with her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity. Claudia Emerson's life is about to change when her good friend, who coincidentally shares the same first and last name, dies in a tragic accident. Distraught at the loss of her friend, Claudia's dreams become tumultuous, and through her dreams, she mysteriously travels to another world called Crossroads. There, she unexpectedly meets Michael, a nephilim--half angel, half human. Fallen and demons are after her, suspecting she must be special, and it is up to Michael and the other nephilim to protect her. Her dream becomes a nightmare as more secrets reveal about who she really is, and the true identities of the people she loves most.Between (Book 2)Beyond (Book 3)Eternity (Book 4)Halo (Prequel to Crossroads)Spin-off (The Chosen Knights)
Born in Seoul, Korea, author Mary Ting is an international bestselling, multi-gold award-winning author. Her books span a wide range of genres, and her storytelling talents have earned a devoted legion of fans, as well as garnered critical praise. She is a diverse voice who writes diverse characters, often dealing with a catastrophic world.
Becoming an author happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother and inspired by a dream she had in high school. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, Mary 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.
I love this author to know end. As she writes the tales that will have you spinning and screaming she also brings you to another time and place that will have you in such awe that you can't do anything else other than not put the book down till the last word is read and then really you want more. Screaming towel is a must.
This series was amazing!! If you like paranormal romance with angels this is one of the best I have read. I loved the characters and I couldn’t put this down.
This series quickly made my favorites list!!!! I have enjoyed this author's work for a long while, but just recently got around to reading the Crossroads series. It's difficult to describe how something can be so beautifully told while simultaneously ripping your heart out, crushing your soul, & still leave you begging for more! I tend to be a lightweight when it comes to emotional scenes, but I have not been brought to tears so fiercely in some time. Although I assure you it was worth every drop. I could not put book one down & immediately opened up book 2, Between. (Which I finished immediately after.) Quite simply one of my very favorites series!! Absolutely Beautiful!!! If you are a fan of forbidden love, action packed fight scenes, comedy, suspense, romance, angels, fallen, demon slayers, or any combination of the above then this series is a must read! And if you happen to not be a fan of any of those ... this might just be the book to change that. ;)
Seriously, I only thought I loved Crossroads, but Between was even better! Beyond continued to leave me in awe, & Eternity left me swirling in an emotional tornado of awesome that I didn't even want to be pulled out of!!
I devoured them up one after the other while thoroughly pouting when I was forced to put it down. Upon finishing each one I seriously did not believe Ting could possibly do this to me again, but the profound heartache & love I felt in book one was multiplied even more in each one thereafter. These characters made you feel their joy, pain, anger, love, & everything in between. Can NOT wait to find out what's coming next!!! Fingers crossed for many spin off series to come! Quite simply one of my very favorites series!!