Jessica Shirvington Jessica Shirvington i(A136784 works by)
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1 2 y separately published work icon Just the Way We Are Jessica Shirvington , Claire Robertson (illustrator), Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2015 8388696 2015 single work picture book children's

'A celebration of families of every kind!

Meet Anna, Chiara, Henry, Izzy and Jack.

'Their families might not look like your family, but that's okay ... they're perfect, just the way they are!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Violet Eden Chapters Jessica Shirvington , Sydney : Hachette Australia , 2015 27526671 2015 selected work novel fantasy

'For those who loved Twilight and Fallen comes a new heroine facing impossible choices. A collection of the first three books, Embrace, Entice and Emblaze, in this darkly sexy paranormal romance series.

'Birthdays aren't Violet Eden's thing. Understandable. It's hard to get excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother's death. But this birthday is going to be hard to ignore.

'Turning seventeen means that Violet will find out she is Grigori - part angel, part human. Her destiny is to protect humans from the vengeance of exiled angels. It all sounds crazy to Violet. Up until this point, all she wanted was to get into art school ... and be with Lincoln. However, it turns out Lincoln carries a secret that could tear them apart.

'And then she meets Phoenix - intense, enigmatic and, it seems, always there for her.

'Caught up in a battle between light and dark, Violet Eden will have to decide how much she's willing to sacrifice. And who exactly she should trust.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Corruption Jessica Shirvington , Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2014 8189148 2014 single work novel young adult fantasy

'You can't stop technology. You can't go back in time and have a do-over. But you can cut off the head of the dragon. You can show the world the truth. And you can fight for the people whose lives have been stolen from them. And the price for her quest? Possibly everything.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Disruption Jessica Shirvington , 2014 Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2014 8075041 2014 series - author novel
1 1 y separately published work icon Disruption Jessica Shirvington , Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2014 6955549 2014 single work novel young adult fantasy

'The Mercer Corporation might rule the world through the control of pheromones. But nothing, and no one, is going to stand in Maggie's way. Especially Quentin Mercer. Ever since the development of M-chips which tap into human pheromones, M-Corp has become the new superpower. Why trust your heart when all you have to do is get within a two-metre radius of someone to record a compatibility rating? Ratings range from the rare 'perfect match' to the dreaded 'negative' and everything in between. Three years ago Maggie's father mysteriously rated as a 'neg' and was taken away from them. For the last two years, eighteen-year-old Maggie has had only one goal: to uncover the truth and bring him home. But even though she's discovered the government's secret underground prison network and the fact that negs aren't going to rehab farms (not even close), she's still no closer to finding her father. Her last hope is Quentin Mercer, her classmate at the elite Kingly Academy - and the heir to the Mercer Corporation. By tricking Quentin into believing he's a 'neg', Maggie quickly gains access to all things M-Corp. But Quentin isn't the person she thought he was... And while she can easily betray her morals in the quest to save her father, can she betray her heart?' (Publisher's blurb)

1 1 y separately published work icon Empower Jessica Shirvington , Sydney : Hachette Australia , 2014 6357997 2014 single work novel fantasy

'A captivating story of love and sacrifice as Violet Eden makes the ultimate decision.

The final episode in the Violet Eden Chapters.

'It has been two years since Violet Eden walked away from the city, her friends, her future and – most painfully – her soulmate, Lincoln. Part angel, part human, Violet is determined to stand by the promises she made to save the one she loves.

'Living in the perpetual coldness of a broken soul she survives day to day as a Rogue Grigori in London. It has been more than a year since she felt Lincoln searching for her and Violet has learnt to focus on nothing more than the war against exiled angels. But when an unexpected visitor shows up at her door, the news he bears about someone she swore to protect leaves Violet with no choice. Even worse, she fears that this might all lead back to the night she tries hardest to forget. And what was taken without her permission.

'Violet is going back to New York ... and she knows exactly who is going to be there. With Phoenix in her dreams and Lincoln in heart she knows it is only a matter of time before the final choice must be made.' (Publisher's blurb)

4 1 y separately published work icon Between the Lives Jessica Shirvington , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2013 Z1913087 2013 single work novel young adult thriller

'The perfect life or the perfect love? You choose.

'Sabine isn't like anyone else.

'For as long as she can remember, she's had two lives. Every twenty-four hours she 'Shifts', living each day twice.

'All Sabine has ever wanted is the chance to live one life. When it seems like this might finally be possible, Sabine begins a series of dangerous experiments to achieve her goal. But is she willing to risk everything - including the one man who might actually believe her?' (Publication summary)

1 form y separately published work icon Embrace Jessica Shirvington , United States of America (USA) : Amblin Television , 2013 Z1891244 2013 series - publisher film/TV
3 2 y separately published work icon Endless Jessica Shirvington , Sydney : Hachette Australia , 2012 Z1884550 2012 single work novel young adult fantasy 'Love will kill us all.

Angels are real. They aren't always kind. Violet Eden is certain of all this because she is Grigori - part angel, part human. She has felt the influence of both light and dark.

Since her seventeenth birthday, Violet has known she is a warrior. Though she is more powerful than she yet realises, two men could still sway her away from her path if she lets them. Violet's uncertainty about Phoenix continually shakes her soul and her love for Lincoln is perhaps her greatest weakness.

When Hell unleashes its worst, Violet must embrace every facet of her angel self to save the people she cares about and the world as she knows it. But death is not the worst thing that Violet will face. For her, the endless question 'Can love conquer all?' will finally be answered.' (Publisher's blurb)
4 1 y separately published work icon Emblaze Jessica Shirvington , Sydney : Lothian , 2011 Z1884547 2011 single work novel young adult fantasy 'Violet Eden has come to terms with the fact that being part angel, part human, means her life will never be as it was. Now Violet has something Phoenix, the exiled angel who betrayed her, will do anything for and she has no intention of letting it fall into his hands. The only problem ...he has something she needs too. With the help of surprising new allies, ancient prophecies are deciphered, a destination set and, after a shattering confrontation with her father, Violet leaves for the islands of Greece without knowing if she will have a home to return to. While a brutal battle looms, Lincoln and Violet fight to ignore their soul-crushing need to be together.' (Publisher's blurb)
6 1 y separately published work icon Entice Jessica Shirvington , Sydney : Lothian , 2011 Z1884539 2011 single work novel young adult fantasy 'Violet Eden is Grigori, part angel, part human. Her destiny is to protect humans from the vengeance of exiled angels. Knowing who to trust is key but when Grigori reinforcements arrive it becomes clear everyone is hiding something. Even Lincoln. The only thing Violet does know, Phoenix's hold over her is more dangerous than ever. The race to find the one thing that could forever tilt the balance of power takes them all to the sacred mountains of Jordan, where Violet's own powers will be pushed to the extreme. And the ultimate betrayal exposed.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 The Violet Eden Chapters Jessica Shirvington , 2010 series - author novel fantasy
1 Jessica Shirvington : The Books That Changed Me Jessica Shirvington , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 24 October 2010; (p. 6-7)
Jessica Shirvington names five books that changed her. Her list includes May Gibbs's The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and Belinda Alexandra's White Gardenia.
7 2 y separately published work icon Embrace Jessica Shirvington , Sydney : Lothian , 2010 Z1735547 2010 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Violet Eden is dreading her seventeenth birthday dinner. After all, it's hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother's death. The one bright spot is that Lincoln will be there. Sexy, mature and aloof, he is Violet's idea of perfection. But why does he seem so reluctant to be anything more than a friend?

'After he gives her the world's most incredible kiss - and then abandons her on her front doorstep - Violet is determined to get some answers. But nothing could have prepared her for Lincoln's explanation: he is Grigori - part angel and part human - and Violet is his eternal partner.

'Without warning, Violet's world is turned upside down. She never believed in God, let alone angels. But there's no denying the strange changes in her body ... and her feelings for Lincoln. Suddenly, she can't stand to be around him. Luckily, Phoenix, an exiled angel, has come into her life. He's intense and enigmatic, but at least he never lied to her.

'As Violet gets caught up in an ancient battle between dark and light, she must choose her path. The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her eternity...

Source: Jessica Shirvington's website, http://www.embracethebook.com.au/
Sighted: 25/10/2010

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