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Nora Grey can't remember the past five months of her life. After the shock of waking up in a cemetery and being told that she has been missing for weeks--with no one knowing where she was or who she was with--she tries to get her life back on track. Go to school, hang out with her best... read more

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After Nora is taken from Patch by Hank Millar for three months, she's returned home well, close to home, in a cemetery with only a single black feather as a clue. She remembers nothing of the past five months. On her way home from an embarrassing dinner with her mother and Hank, she runs into... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

After Nora is taken from Patch by Hank Millar for three months, she's returned home well, close to home, in a cemetery with only a single black feather as a clue. She remembers nothing of the past five months. On her way home from an embarrassing dinner with her mother and Hank, she runs into some fallen angels trying to get a Nephilim to swear fealty. Jev shows up to save her. Scott makes a return and they begin to look further into Hank's life. Patch and Nora become very close as Patch continues to protect her. Nora runs into a lot of trouble with Hank and his men and she ends up having to do something she never thought possible. Nora becomes the leader of the society, trying to bring peace between all. The war is coming and Nora has no idea what she will do next. Will this bring peace or an anticipated war?

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  • Patch: aka Jev; Nora's love interest. A fallen angel turned Guardian and is now Rogue.
  • Nora Grey: The main character of the story. Daughter of Blythe and adoptive daughter of Harrison Grey. She was kidnapped by her own blood father. She has lost her memory.
  • Vee Sky: Nora's best friend. Fun, loud and slightly annoying. Has problems with trusting any guy. She does remember having her heart broken, so she trust no male.
  • Marcie Millar: A popular girl who hates Nora and Vee. She had no idea about the world her half sister and her father are involved in until now.
  • Hank Millar: Marcie's father, also known as The Black Hand, he is the leader of the Nephilm army. Currently dating Blythe. He was the vassal of Rixon. He has been involved in dark magic which makes him stronger.
  • Harrison Grey: Nora's adoptive father, he was shot by Rixon and died. Everyone thinks that it was a hit and run.
  • Rixon: Patch's ex-best friend and a fallen angel.
  • Blythe Gray: Nora's mother and is dating Hank. She knows nothing about the world of angels.
  • Detective Basso: Police officer who is assigned to investigate Nora's disappearance. He has always appeared through out the books to help (and antagonize) Nora.
  • Dr. Howlett: Nora's doctor and college friend of Hank Millar.
  • Scott Parnell: A Nephil Nora used to know. Used to be a part of the Black Hand but has left and is on the run. He went into hiding after he got shot because he knew that Hank had something to do with it.
  • Lynn Parnell: Scott's mom and neighbor of the Gray's.
  • Susanna Millar: Marcie's mother and a pure bred Nephilim.
  • Addyson Hales: Marcie's friend.
  • Cassie Sweeney: Marcie's friend.
  • B.J.: A Nephilim who works at the local 7-11.He was getting beat up by fallen angels because they wanted him to swear on oath.
  • Owen Seymour: Goes to school with Nora.
  • Joseph Mancusi: Goes to school with Nora.
  • Anthony Amowitz: Goes to school with Nora.
  • Hugo Renaldi: Nora's mom's boss.
  • Gabe: Fallen angel who uses mind control to confuse Nora and tries to kill her.
  • Dominic: Fallen angel, friend of Gabe.
  • Jeremiah: Fallen angel, friend of Gabe.
  • Dabria: A fallen angel Patch is acquainted with. She once tried to kill Nora because she has a crush on Patch. She is an angel of death who can predict someone's upcoming death.
  • Cheri Dearborn: One of Nora's classmates.
  • Jon Gala: Marcie's friend.
  • Mr. Sarraf: Nora's English teacher.
  • Cameron Ferria: One of Nora's classmates.
  • Kara Darling: One of Nora's classmates.
  • Michelle Van Tassel: One of Nora's classmates.
  • Lexi Hawkins: One of Nora's classmates.
  • Blakely: A Nephilim who is Hank's wing-man. Second in command in the Black Hand organization.
  • Dante Matterazzi: A Nephilim.
  • Dagger: A Nephilim.
  • Tono Grantham: A Nephilim.
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  • “If I wanted easy I'd chain myself in hell beside Rixon. The two of us could kick back and soak up the rays together”
    Patch
  • ““I loved you long before you loved me. It’s the only thing I have you beat at, and I’ll bring it up every chance I get.””
    Patch
  • “His mouth brushed my earlobe, a searing flutter-weight pressure. “I love you.” His voice was straightforward, affectionate. “You make me remember who I used to be. You make me want to be that man again. Right now, holding you, I feel like we have a shot at beating all odds and making it together. I’m yours, if you’ll have me.””
    Patch
  • ““I gave up something I wanted for something I need. And I need you, Angel. More than I think you’ll ever know."”
    Patch
  • “You’re mine, Angel, and don’t you forget it. Your fights are my fights."”
    Patch
  • “I wanted to imprint his touch, his taste, event the scent of him so solidly inside me that no one—no one—could take them away from me.”
    Nora
  • ““Angel,” he murmured, clasping my face between his hands. “I don’t think you understand the lengths I would go to if it means keeping you here with me.””
    Patch
  • “He was abominable … and the most alluring, tortured soul I’d ever met.”
    Nora
  • ““If I lose you, I lose everything,” he murmured.”
    Patch
  • “I couldn’t escape him, now or ever. He’d always be there, consuming my every thought, my heart locked in his hands. I was drawn to him by forces I couldn’t control, let alone escape.”
    Nora
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  • “That I would do anything for you, even if it means going against my instincts or my very nature. I would lay down everything I possess, even my soul, for you. If that isn’t love, it’s the best I have.”
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  • If you need one more reason, I love you. This is uncharted territory for me, but I need to know that at the end of the night, I have you to come home to.”
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  • “I take that back. If Hank wants to shoot Scott, he has my blessing.”
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  • “I gave up something I wanted for something I need. And I need you, Angel. More than I think you’ll ever know. You’re immortal now. And so am I. That’s something.”
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  • “Angel,” he murmured, clasping my face between his hands. “I don’t think you understand the lengths I would go to if it means keeping you here with me.”
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  • “You’re mine, Angel. And I won’t let anything change that. You’re right—this isn’t over. It’s only the beginning, and nothing about what lies ahead will be easy.”
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  • “You’re mine, Angel, and don’t you forget it. Your fights are my fights. What if something had happened today? It was bad enough when I thought your ghost was haunting me; I don’t think I could handle the real thing.”
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  • I felt his eyes devour me as I moved around the room. He assessed me head to toe without blinking, and a hot ache shivered through me. A kiss would have been less intimate.
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  • “It’s called a shower … ,” I began automatically, then trailed off. My memory snagged, taken aback by a compelling and forceful sense of undue familiarity. “Soap, shampoo, hot water,” I added, almost as an afterthought. “Naked. I know the drill,” Jev said, something unreadable passing over his eyes.
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  • His mouth brushed my earlobe, a searing flutter-weight pressure. “I love you.” His voice was straightforward, affectionate. “You make me remember who I used to be. You make me want to be that man again. Right now, holding you, I feel like we have a shot at beating all odds and making it together. I’m yours, if you’ll have me.”
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First Sentence edit see section history

The sleek black Audi rolled to a stop in the parking lot overlooking the cemetery, but none of the three men inside had any intention of paying respects to the dead.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Prologue
Chapters 1- 34

Glossary edit see section history

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 4 in Hush, Hush. (standard series)

Preceded by Crescendo, and followed by Finale.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Becca Fitzpatrick (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Country: United States
Publication Date: October 4, 2011
ISBN: 9781442426641
Page Count: 400

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

PG

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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Hush, Hush
  • Crescendo

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