Consumed By War — Samantha Hoffman

Alanna and her family are preparing for the fight of their lives. They've been given a short reprieve from danger while Roger prepares to finally carry out his plans for revenge. While Alanna prepares to give birth, war threatens them from all sides. Elias plans to get his revenge against Ray for the death of his mate many years ago, Roger wants to destroy all traces of Charlotte's memory by destroying Alanna and her family, and they're waiting for news from the Council. Mixed up in all of this is Ilene, whose dwindling hold on her sanity makes her a dangerous opponent who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. By Alanna's side is Quinten, who is finally coming to terms with his approaching fatherhood, and Alanna's own father, who is desperate to save not only his children, but his grandchildren as well…

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