The Temporan Chronicles Series

What if you could control time, but fear held you back? Emma is a seemingly average young woman who went from a disheartened employee, to a fugitive in the war-torn land of Tempora. Temporans are capable of traveling through time, a gift Emma learns she too possesses. She is terrified of what she is capable of, and even more terrified of the attention her gift draws. What if you were destined for greatness, but were trapped by your past? Lord Delitor is a powerful, charismatic, and mysterious Temporan who is determined to conquer Tempora. Yet he isn't fighting just to satisfy his ambition. Delitor is out for revenge. But then this girl named Emma arrives and throws his plans into chaos. As war rages, who will win the battle between them? Emma strives to master her worries while trying to thwart Delitor's quest for retribution. Delitor attempts to recruit her to his side, while struggling with enemies from without and within. But as each learns more about the other, they come to discover their fates may be intertwined. Will Emma succeed in overcoming her fears, or will Delitor's plans for vengeance prevail?

In a war between two sides, what if neither is truly good? Emma has finally become a Temporan Lady, but her struggles are far from over. The more she learns about the Central Alliance, the more she sees it isn't the moral beacon it pretends to be. She begins to suspect she should leave the alliance, but fears striking out on her own. Delitor still lurks on the horizon. When your life's purpose is revenge, what if it begins to backfire? Delitor has suffered his first defeat in the Second Flame War, but he is far from vanquished. He becomes more ruthless in his efforts to conquer Tempora, only to draw the attention of a new enemy. A mysterious Temporan Lord has risen to power in Laeta, and he is out for revenge. As war rages on all sides, what will happen when a greater threat emerges? Emma discovers secrets which change her views of both allies and enemies. Delitor continues to work to recapture Emma, while preparing for the war to come. But when this enemy reveals himself, will Delitor and Emma be able to set aside their differences and work together, or is Tempora doomed to destruction?

What if as your life grew better, the future grew dark? After a bitter betrayal, Emma is finally recaptured by Delitor. But between his efforts to win her, and revelations about his own past, she begins to fall in love with him. Yet all is not well, for she begins to see visions of a terrible future. What if as you defeated one enemy, you drew the attention of a greater foe? After striking a deal with the Central Alliance, Delitor has finally regained custody of Emma. With her safely out of their reach, he begins to set in motion his plans for the alliance's destruction. But as victory nears, Diabolian's attacks become more frequent and dangerous. In the fight between personal desire and self-sacrifice, which will prevail? Emma realizes she must change course to prevent Delitor from becoming Tempora's doom. But it will require fleeing to The Barrens, where she will face death and humiliation. Delitor knows he must win Emma fully if he is to defeat Diabolian. But with his increasing efforts to ensure his vengeance, he drives her further away. Will Emma trade her fear for faith? Will Delitor give up vengeance for love?

What if your best chance of survival, depended on a man you couldn't trust? Emma has begun to embrace her destiny as the Second Elite, but her troubles are far from over. Excidian and Gelida have conquered most of Tempora, and Diabolian is an ever-lurking threat. The most obvious answer is to ally with a now deposed Delitor, but it's a dangerous chance to take, and he might not live long enough to help. What if you felt an unjust God, had deprived you of everything? Delitor has been overthrown. His Temporan power has been reduced to almost nothing, and his life hangs in the balance. He now must face his bitterness toward God for both the present, and the past, or Tempora is doomed. Fear or faith, revenge or forgiveness, which will they choose? Emma tries to believe that God will provide for her, but her fear keeps intruding. Delitor needs to reform, but he still wants revenge against his enemies. Can Emma make peace with the future? Will Delitor live and make peace with the past?

What if you feared not only for yourself, but also for your family? With Emma and Arcor's marriage, new challenges arise for them both. She must learn to manage her anxiety in raising their children. She also has to deal with her worries concerning her husband's safety. Diabolian is an ever-looming threat, and he will do anything to stop them. What if the blessings you gained, could be used against you? With his marriage to Emma, and the growth of their family, the stakes have never been higher for Arcor. Not only does he need to prepare for the fight to come, he also must protect his family from Diabolian. He must learn to have faith that God will watch over what he holds most dear. What if you were destined to defeat a great evil, but also were in danger of taking its place? When Arcor and Emma finally take the fight Diabolian, they must face their worst fear. They worry that if Emma dies, Arcor, in his grief, will become worse than Diabolian. Will they have the courage to risk all?

Before Delitor began his conquest, what was Tempora like? Arcor Imberian is trying to reform the Central Alliance through peaceful means. Artia Nemorian, his friend and one his best spies, uses her skills to help him find ways of gaining influence. But when Arcor is forced to flee, her skills are more important than ever. She must go undercover to keep the cause alive. But can her trust in others survive the deception she finds? Before Emma entered Tempora, who was awaiting her arrival? Luke Percuro Alveian feels that he is being called to find the Second Elite. But during his journey, he is forced to flee to Ardesco. There, he meets Arcor Imberian, whom he comes to believe is the First Elite. But how can God use Arcor when he is clearly heading down the wrong path? As great events unfold, how will they effect Luke and Artia? Luke observes Arcor's transformation at the hands of Diabolian. Artia sees the struggle of Arcor's followers in his absence. As they witness the Battle of the Laeta, and the beginning of the Second Flame War, will they gain a greater trust in God, will they be left jaded by tragedy?

A fearful young woman learns she can control the power of time. Emma is a seemingly typical young woman who learns she is Temporan, a people who can do incredible things with the power of time. But as new arrival in the war-torn land of Tempora, her newfound talent brings her to the attention of friends and enemies alike. Already fearful, she struggles with controlling her fears, while navigating the deadly web of intrigue that soon surrounds her. Will she learn to have faith that God will see her through? A young man uses his power to avenge himself against those who have wronged him. Delitor is one of the most powerful Temporans in existence, and he has a score to settle. Since almost the beginning, he has been mocked and persecuted by many, even those who he once considered friends. But they will pay for what they have done to him, even if it costs him almost everything. Will Delitor learn to have faith in God's justice? Will he learn to forgive?   This box set includes the first three books in The Temporan Chronicles series: The Lady of the Hour, Secrets of the Past, and Battle of the Ages.