Book excerpt: Ellen Pompea hit bottom, or at least pavement, when a car hit her on a busy street and sent her flying. On the way to the hospital, she slipped into a coma and entered an alternate world, one that reflected the struggles and challenges she felt inside. From the burning desert sands where she discovered Daniel, her Guardian Angel injured from a brutal attack by Marauders, to the Marauder's fight ring, the Ice Queen's palace and even the pits of hell, Ellen travels in search of who she was before her life fell apart. Daniel faithfully accompanies her every step of the way vowing to do whatever it takes to help her piece herself back together. And in the process, they discover a deep love neither can fathom yet both need in order to survive the ordeal. However, will it be enough to bring Ellen the healing she needs before her time runs out?