Heaven - Halo Trilogy

Brief Description: Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend Xavier defy Heavenly law and marry--leading to a confrontation with the Sevens, rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens. Brief Description: Includes an author Q&A and an excerpt from Molly's story. Biographical Note: ALEXANDRA ADORNETTO's first book, "Halo," became a "New York Times-"bestseller a week after it was published and has been translated in over a dozen languages around the world. Its sequel, "Hades, "published in August 2011, was also a "New York Times-"bestseller. Born in Australia, Ally is now attending college at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS. Review Quotes: Praise for "Halo" A New York Times Bestseller"Teenage author Adornetto's U. S. debut shows an impressive command of language. . . . The fantasy is sweet and enjoyable." --"Publishers Weekly""This is the IT book of the year in my opinion." --"Moonlight Book Reviews" blog"I can now say I have a character crush on Xavier. . . . Teen romance fans will lap this one up like melted chocolate." --"YA Addict" blog"I thought "Halo" was very well-written and was very impressed to learn that the author is only seventeen years old!" --"The Book Vault" blog"I absolutely loved this book. Absolutely. Loved. It." --"The Ninja Librarian" blog""Halo" is an excellent book that makes you think about angels and their role on Earth." --"Chick Loves Lit" blog"Often, I found myself closing my eyes, picturing the exact moment, feeling as though I could reach out to Bethany or grab Xavier in a sweet embrace. . . . A daringly palpable story that's rich with beautiful and raw details, "Halo" is addictive, passionate and coarse with vibrancy." --Book-crazy.com"These angels are the optimistic, hope-filled cousins of the tormented fallen angels in other paranormal romances. . . . Xavier is gorgeous, honorable and so protective of Bethany that you'll be crushing on him after the first chapter." --"Justine" magazine"The 17-year-old author's angel mythology is solid. . . . There never seem to be enough lengthy tomes to satisfy the legions of paranormal-romance fans, and this first title of a planned trilogy fits the bill." --"Booklist"Review Quotes: "For fans of the series." -- "School Library Journal"Marc Notes: Copyright date 2012.; Includes an author Q&A and an excerpt from Molly's story.; Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend Xavier defy Heavenly law and marry--leading to a confrontation with the Sevens, rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens. Publisher Marketing: Only sixteen when she started the series, Ally Adornetto knows how teen hearts beat, and this long-awaited conclusion is certain to be her most popular book yet. Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier, have been to Hell and back. But now their love will be put to its highest test yet, as they defy Heavenly law and marry. They don't tell Beth's archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, but the angels know soon enough, and punishment comes in a terrifying form: the Sevens, who are rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens. The only way Bethany and can elude the Sevens is to hide in the open, and blend in with other mortals their own age. Gabriel and Ivy set them up at college, where they can't reveal their relationship, and where there is still danger around each corner. Will Bethany be called back to Heaven - forever - and face leaving the love of her life? Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2012 (EAN 9780312656287, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 12/01/2012 pg. 108 (EAN 9780312656287, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 88 (EAN 9780312656287, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Adornetto, Alexandra Alexandra Adornetto penned her first novel at thirteen and is now a New York Times bestselling author. She lives with her five-pound Yorkie named Boo Radley, who she rescued from a trailer park in Alabama. As a child, she saw a lot of ghosts. Her parents were concerned. She now lives in Hollywood with all the other misfits. You can find her online at Facebook.com/AlexandraAdornetto and follow her on Twitter @MissAllyGrace.