Dark Waters

Something, or someone, is harming sea creatures, and as a result, the mer are at risk. India Finch, a part-human/part-mermaid, is called underwater to heal the animals. But simply healing the hurt is not enough. India is determined to discover who or what is causing so much pain, even if it puts her own life at risk. This Hi-Lo chapter book features a manageable reading level and a glossary and discussion questions to support the reader.

BRETT I had everything planned out. My whole future (tattoos, Grateful Dead concerts, a sexy wife, and a few kids) was mapped out for me. But then I met her. And now, my sister's best friend is all I can think about. I know I shouldn't want her. I should steer clear of her. But she's everything I can't resist. And now that my eyes have been opened, I have no plans on letting go... **AUTHOR'S NOTE: THE PLAN is the prequel novel to Elsie + Brett's second-chance story in THE VOW. *This story covers how this twisty love affair begins, how it happens...and where it ends. *This novel is complete as a standalone novel, but contains continuing side plot-lines that may not be resolved immediately

India Finch is part-human and part-mermaid. In ocean water, special healing powers awaken in her, allowing her to help the merpeople. However, India longs for greater adventures than healing rashes, so when she hears rumors about Neptune's trident, she decides to search for the powerful tool alongside her mermaid friends. The four friends soon find themselves facing off against dangerous and deadly mer who want Neptune's power for themselves. A low reading level, glossary, and discussion questions support struggling and reluctant readers.

India Finch, a part-human/part-mermaid teenager, normally only journeys underwater when she's called upon for her healing abilities. But bored and missing her mer friends, she decides to visit them without being summoned. She soon discovers that without a crisis, life underwater can be just as boring as life on land. To entertain themselves, the mermaids decide to combine all their powers together. This rush of energy creates an enormous tidal wave that threatens human life and puts the merfolk at risk when one of them is photographed. Can India keep the mer from being discovered? A glossary and discussion questions round out this Hi-Lo chapter book, perfect for reluctant and struggling readers.

When a hurricane threatens to harm the underwater homes of the merpeople, it is up to India Finch, a part-human/part-mermaid teenager, to warn her ocean friends. The mer decide to seek calmer waters, and as they travel, they are attacked by a giant squid, with India at the center of harm's way. Gravely injured, India depends on the merfolks' willingness to risk their own safety to get her ashore where her injuries can be treated. Will the prejudice many mer hold against humans leave India at the end of her journey? Reader tools include a glossary and discussion questions in this Hi-Lo novel for reluctant and struggling readers.

Major Ty Beckett A ghost returned with one of our own. A rescue has been made. Ivy and I fight to stay strong while the team leans on one another and goodbyes are laid to rest. Missing pieces to an old puzzle form a picture that will send a shockwave through the house. I return for one last mission on familiar ground to bring justice to light. Then I focus on one of the biggest fights Blackstone will ever face. We call in every favor we are owed because it's time for revenge. Eric Noah I am a ghost with a recognizable face racing to cross the border unseen. Once on home soil, I'm met with confusion and doubt. There's a lot to explain. I gather information and continue to watch those who feared me. Secrets spill as tempers rise and the truths start to surface. I can't change the past, but I can help mend the future.

Major Ty Beckett I was born for a life in the military. When gunfire and RPGs become a way of life, you know exactly what your purpose is. But it was all taken away. When I returned to US soil, I lost myself in hatred but was given a second chance to become something more. When I accepted a position as team leader at a safehouse in Montana, I had no idea what kind of fight I was in for or what kind of brotherhood I was about to join. With the good comes the bad. I just didn't think the two would tangle like they did. Dr. Ivy Knight Helping soldiers who suffered from PTSD was my area of expertise until a dangerous situation changed everything. For my safety, I agreed to be taken to an unknown location to work with a group of soldiers. But these men fight a whole different kind of war. With my own problems hot on my heels, I tried to focus on my new job, but that was harder than I ever imagined. I found myself in the arms of someone who lit a fire inside me like nobody ever had. Maybe I need to take the risk and let the dice roll. *May contain triggers, cliffhanger, intended for 18+.

Major Ty Beckett The unthinkable has happened. We will not stand by while one of our own is in the enemy's grasp. Ivy and I are part of the house now, and their family is our family. Together, we will fight to get her back. This mission nearly brings Blackstone down. We missed our mark, and now it's Code Red. Though our families are prepared for the unthinkable, we will not take this lying down. Dr. Ivy Knight Ty and I have a good connection, until he makes a decision that sends me into a tailspin. Regardless of my personal struggles, I know one thing is true. The house is in disarray, and it's up to me to keep everyone on point. But deep inside, I'm slowly unraveling. I need to find a way to get my life back. Shadows has a mixture of light and laughter, but there's a level of danger that comes with living here. I just hope I'm strong enough to endure.