Those icy blue eyes. I couldn't take my eyes off him. I could feel the magnetic pull and we're both helpless against it. Our eyes constantly met across the room. He would always be the first to pull away.He's so powerful though, so charismatic. He's a lycan, I'm just a regular werewolf. I couldn't stop thinking about him. I made up my mind that I would make him want me. I would fight for what I want. I would deny my own mate if it means I would get a chance. Three years I went after him single-mindedly. I laid my heart for him, he kept pushing me away. Then one day he pushed too far... and I'm tired of fighting for us. There is no use, I am a fool. I am done fighting him. I've made up my mind. I am going to forget him. I'm going to go out there and lose over and over again if I have to. What am I holding onto? It's not likely my mate will hold on for me. Darius certainly didn't. So why can't he just leave me alone? Why is he so hellbent on breaking me?--------The moment I laid eyes on her, I knew she was my erasthai. The one. The exotic-looking dark-haired beauty. Dark eyes taunting me, haunting me. Only I am not looking for the one. I am a warrior, with no room for a mate. A mate will make you weak, a weakness for your enemies. Then it happened, she finally gave up. For some reason, it made me mad. Not only did she give up, but she was also going to give herself away to some stranger! That's not going to happen. Nobody else is touching her. I'll make sure she waits to find her mate. She's so stubborn though, driving me crazy, so why can't I leave her alone?

    There are two sides to every story–and the sizzling British alpha vampire, Bones, has a lot to say…Ever wondered what Bones was thinking and feeling when he and half-vampire Cat Crawfield first met? Or how their story might differ if he were the one telling it? Now, relive the beginning of Cat and Bones' bestselling love story through Bones' point of view, which reveals a darker, sexier take on their early days, as well as a deeper dive into Bones' past, the vampire world, and other things that Cat didn't see when their story was told only through her eyes in Halfway to the Grave.Cat had her say. Now, it's Bones' turn.

    One of several Bewitched and Bewildered short stories released by the Author on her website.

    One of several Bewitched and Bewildered short stories released by the Author on her website.

    One hundred years on and the spirits of the deceased are restless still, ‘haunting’ the community, refusing to let them forget. In 1999, psychic investigators Theo Lawson and Ness Patterson are called in to help, sensing immediately on arrival how weighed down the town is. Quickly they discover there’s no safe haven. The past taints everything. Hurtling towards the anniversary as well as a new millennium, their aim is to move the spirits on, to cleanse the atmosphere so everyone – the living and the dead – can start again. But the spirits prove resistant and soon Theo and Ness are caught up in battle, fighting against something that knows their deepest fears and can twist them in the most dangerous of ways. They’ll need all their courage to succeed and the help of a little girl too – a spirit who didn’t die at the hall, who shouldn’t even be there…

    Although he was insisting that his mate was only there to appease his wolf, Ria knew the hard truth. In less then a year this little abused shy omega would destroy everything that Ria loved and treasured. Being the Perfect Luna was simply not enough for her beloved husband when his mate bond kicked in. But also… their divorce wasn’t enough for the evil omega. Right before her own Luna crowning ceremony, she ordered to brutally kill Ria and everyone who was still loyal to her.However, the Moon Goddess had other plans. Ria was returned to the exact moment where her life turned upside down with a chance to change everything. A chance that she was not going to waste.Her husband and Roxy are shocked to see the sudden change and Riannon enjoys her sweet revenge.But what she did not expect was that the changes that she was making, were creating a chain reaction. Thanks to that, she soon meets her own mate – the most powerful alphs wolf in the world. And that’s when the story truly begins.

    But Madison accidentally killed her boyfriend, and now a girl at her witch academy is dead, too.Madison spent her life avoiding her magical abilities, but when she’s forced to use them to save her best friend from a deadly storm and accidentally kills her boyfriend as a result, she decides she needs to enroll at La Voisin School for Young Witches after all.She knew starting a year later than her peers would come with its own struggles; she just never expected one of those struggles would be the impossible murder of a classmate. The school is spelled for safety, and witches can’t kill…so how did Giselle end up dead?Only Giselle and her killer know, and only Madison can find out. Because now, the dead witch is haunting her. Crazy thing is, Giselle’s murder isn’t even the biggest secret this school has.Just ask the statues.

    Since she's never visited the property, Danielle's not sure what awaits her in Oregon. She certainly doesn't expect to find one of the house's previous owners still in residence. After all, the man has been dead for almost ninety years--shouldn't he have moved on by now? Charming Walt Marlow convinces Danielle the only way he can move on is if she solves the mystery of his death. Danielle soon discovers her real problems may come from the living--those who have their sights on Marlow House's other secrets.

    Dark romance with and an alpha vamp who thinks No means Yes. This story journeys through some dark and blood-stained tunnels before getting to your happily ever after. If you don't enjoy dark romance, this may not be the series for you. If you do enjoy steamy erotic scenes, paranormal romance, and alpha male book boyfriends it might be for you!More in-depth synopsis & book reviews available at:book 1: http://bit.ly/tristanandkylabook 2: http://bit.ly/nectar2ambrosiabook 3: http://bit.ly/nectar3essenceKyla Spencer refuses to feel. Feelings are messy; they're painful; they hold you back.When the going gets tough, Kyla can deal. But when the going makes her try to feel...she gets going.When she is abducted and presented as a gift to Tristan, a bored vampire prince who is destined to become something akin to a king, she has no choice but to face a few facts. Beyond facing that vampires are real Kyla has to face emotions that Tristan won't let her run from. Tristan is a gorgeous but arrogant vampire with a ravenous appetite. For ten years he hasn't had his hunger sated despite feeding constantly, looking for satisfaction.From the second their eyes lock he knows there's something different about her. When he tastes her blood, the world is turned on its axis for both of them.There are secrets, lies, and agendas at play here. Wait 'till you see where this story goes!Blood. Sex. Lies. Captivating suspense. Deceit. Deep, true, immeasurable, symbiotic love.******************************************Select Goodreads review excerpts.Book 1:"had me gripped right from the start, I absolutely loved every second of it! A hot, sexy dominant male who is also a Vampire? Yes please! Tristan, you can bite me any time. It was everything I want in a book - sexy, steamy, disturbing but also hearts and flowers""Holy bloodsucking sh*t" I read this book in 3 hours!!! I literally couldn't put it down !!”"This is by far one of the best vampire stories I've ever read, and I've read A LOT. It's like twilight for adults;)"Book 2:"holy twists and turns batman!!!! Bloody effing brilliant book..""This is the most craziest, f**ked up book I have ever read... BUT weird enough I LIKED it AGAIN. *gasps*"Book 3:“Omg I loved that. I waited for this and I can't believe its over. Such a brilliant series. I felt the love between kyla and tristan. One of the best series I have read""Tristan and Kyla.....how I adore the...this trilogy took us up and down side to side and inside out! The twists and turns and never ending yummy darkness...""5 bloody stars! I don't give them out easily anymore. I loved this story from the beginning and all I can say is... "What a perfect end to a wonderful series! Tristan and Kyla's story was so different from the typical vampire romance. I know there was a lot of romance in this series but it wasn't cheesy and if you have read it from the beginning you know that it took a lot of obstacles for their relationship to mature. My favourite thing about this series was that it wasn't predictable and for me that was refreshing!"

    He challenges her. He fascinates her while he irritates her like no other. He drives her insane. He makes her...ughh, so mad she could scream! The only thing he won't do is let her go.Quincy: I'm a human living among the werewolves. My mom is a werewolf. She had drunken fun one night with a stranger, a human. The union was not supposed to bear offspring. I'm not supposed to happen, but here I am, an outsider.They all hate me but my Nana loved me. Then Nana died. They moved me to the packhouse. Now, their old Alpha three times my age wants to make me his. That is not the life I signed up for. My Nana nurtured me a dream to go off to college. So I run. I run not because I'm a coward. I run to save myself. I will have nothing to do with their kind anymore. I'll be a normal human among other normal humans. I'll be so normal, even the most average normal humans will feel like freaks next to my normal ass. They will bow down before me and call me Queen Normal.Then I see him. The best specimen of men...but I know he's not human. He's not a werewolf either, so what is he? There's this pull between us but I know I shouldn't get close to his kind...whatever he is. The trouble is, he won't leave me alone.Caspian: I've been looking for my erasthai for decades. My mother dearest, the queen of all werewolves and lycans is pressuring me to marry Lady Celeste. I'm supposed to take over the throne from my father and make lady Celeste my queen. I want nothing to do with her. I want my erasthai.Then I saw her. She's a human. The most beautiful mesmerizing creature ever, and she's mine!I thought it's going to be easy. It should have been easy. Come on, ALL girls want me. I mean, look at me. I'm gorgeous! Mirrors weep when I walk past them.She refused to give me the time of the day. Well, too bad princess. I'm not about to let you get away. I'll crush all other competitions. I'm Prince Caspian. I always get what I want.

    To make matters worse, her college is forcing her into the Supernatural program. The last place she wants to be is in a room filled with ferals, vampires, and other monsters from her nightmares. The absolute worst thing she can imagine? Getting hit with her first fervor in the middle of said classroom. Especially in front of the new alpha of the Red Crescent pack, Lucas Masters.With every Supe in scenting distance caught up in the pheromone frenzy, Claire realizes she’s probably not going to survive the night with her dignity intact. She may not even survive at all…Thanks Grandma.The Fervor is the sizzling first installment of the Sinful Supes series. If you’re a fan of dominant werewolves and dark suspense, sign up for the free advance review copy today. http://xkovak.com/free-arc-sign-ups/ READER DISCRETION ADVISED

    When the town's most beloved doctor is found murdered on the very same day as a jewelry store robbery, and a mysterious symbol ties the crime scenes together, Kenni must satisfy her hankerin' for justice by nabbing the culprits. With the help of her poppa, a lone deputy, and an annoyingly cute, too-big-for-his-britches state reserve officer, Kenni must solve both cases and prove to the whole town, and herself, that she's worth her salt before time runs out.

    Alpha of his sleuth, Houston rages against the dark magic that forces him into seasonal hibernations. With only three days before the summer solstice, Houston knows there is only one way to survive his final spring: he must find and claim his true mate.Seasoned hiker Hope Hemmington never imagined her venture up the Appalachian Trail would lead her into the world of the paranormal. At the mid-way point in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia where two great rivers converge, Hope learns to trust her instincts and the tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome man who is intent on protecting her from the shadowy figure that stalked her on the Trail.As the solstice looms over Ever Afters Farm and Orchards, Houston and Hope must come together to face the unfolding mystery surrounding the Afters sleuth.This full-length novel is intended for mature audiences.

    It seems he’s forever playing peacemaker, and protecting the innocent. When he finds a beautiful woman in the midst of a painful transition, he realizes that his fate lies in her hands. The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time Quinn wanted nothing more than to live her solitary life in peace selling her treasures in her own store, but a brutal attack by a wolf has given her no choice but to embrace a new family and a new way of life. That doesn’t mean she has to embrace the whole mating thing though, right? New Hope A man with a need to protect, and a woman with a desire to stand on her own. Can these two souls find peace in each other, or will the brutality of their circumstances break them for good?

    That is, if he can successfully infiltrate the vipers' nest disguised as a lowly omega...READER DISCRETION ADVISED**The digital edition of this book is FREE and EXCLUSIVE to Xandrie Kovak's mailing list. readers.xkovak.com/animus

    

    While I struggle with my father’s murder, I’m left little time to reacquaint myself with the pack life I left so long ago.I discover my father’s hidden more from me than I could’ve ever imagined when I’m thrust into the midst of an ongoing turf war between us and the Langleys—a sleuth of bears who aren’t afraid to maim and kill to steal the power they crave.Our only chance at survival is to ally with another wolf pack and the rival gang in town, the Whitlocks.The wheels are already in motion, and a contract is waiting to be signed—there’s just one issue… I’m supposed to be the bartering chip.Just when I think things can’t get any more complicated, my mates come barging into my life, mates I never wanted.I’m Skylar Draven, and I have vengeance to serve, an engagement to get out of, and a pack to save. I might be regaining my footing, but one thing I’m not is weak, and I’ll shred anyone limb from limb who endangers my pack or family…*Bonded and Betrothed is book one of three in the Fated Pack series, a paranormal shifter romance. It is a full-length 120K words novel recommended for readers 18+ due to violence and sexual situations. If you like sexy shifter mates, steamy scenes, action, and mystery, this book is for you.

    Now, her life depends on her getting far, far away from the island and the madman who took her captive. Fate conspires, leading her to a magically concealed safe haven in Arctic Alaska.The denizens of Polar Point are as complicated as they are fierce. From the wise old witch to the playful wolf and the snarky tiger, the secret community both baffles and intrigues Tamsin. But one resident in particular makes her question her very human instincts.Polar bear shifter Fisher Frost never wanted another sleuth. Not after the tragedy that befell his family. Wild polar bears have it right: it's better to hunt alone. Alone means safe. Alone means steady. Alone means never losing another piece of himself. Fisher's resolve wavers when the dawn of polar night brings his true mate.During the longest, coldest Alaskan nights, Fisher and Tamsin warm to one another. But can she melt this frozen bear? Will they survive the twists and turns fate has prepared for them?This full-length novel is intended for mature audiences.

    Part human, part wolf. An outcast in the shifter community. Being different doesn’t bother her—much. She just wished that her best friend and sexy alpha werewolf Xander would notice her. When her and Xander are put in danger, getting Xander’s attention is the least of her worries. Now it’s survival time. And if she can will her life include Xander by her side? Xander must claim a mate by his birthday. He’s already found a woman he craves, but Eden is forbidden. When a betrayal puts them in peril, he vows to protect Eden with his life. But being so close to her presents a temptation he can’t fight. Will he give into his desire and put her in more danger or walk away from the only woman he’ll ever love?

    Includes: Huntress, No Rest for the Witches, Drive Me Wild, On the Prowl, Black Magic Women, Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale, Born to Be Wild, Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here, Big Bad Wolf, Your So Vein, One Bite With a Stranger, Walk on the Wild Side, Howl at the Moon, The Demon You Know, She's No Faerie Princess and Wolf At the Door.

    

    But conflicts have begun to rise-an internal war between the two empires, Bonelake and Woville.Heidi was an adopted child, where one of the Duke had been generous enough to take her in. A girl, who when grew up had no idea that she would be the political bridge between the two empires. A marriage with the East Lord's relative.Lord Nicholas with his gentle appearance and behavior made him the White King of the Empire. A man who was the kindest to the souls around him, with only few who knew what laid beneath that beautiful mask. What happens when a girl is responsible in bringing out the worst and the best out of him? Especially when it's his cousin's fiancee.

    She’d be even more excited if she weren’t worried about how the new beast inside her will react to the close quarters and tons of people. She needs her family, but she’s afraid of the monster she’s become.When she gets buried in a snowdrift during the blizzard on the way, a stranger comes to her rescue—a gorgeous, dragon shifter. Atticus gets her car back on the road and teaches her a little about how to tame her beast. He seems at loose ends, and says he’ll keep mentoring her, so she invites him home.The trouble is, she wants Atticus for much more than a mentor and doesn’t know how to tell him. Is it too much to hope for a Christmas miracle that puts all the messed-up parts of her life together?Book 2: A Polar Bear ChristmasAs the only human in a long line of beautiful and proud reindeer shifters, Holly Carter has borne contempt and abuse from her family for years. She avoids the cutesy Christmas enclave they’ve built whenever she can, but somehow her mother always convinces her to come home for the holidays.This year, though, she meets Claus, a polar bear shifter from a crime conglomerate looking to shake down one of her cousins. When Holly and Claus concoct a fake relationship that will get Holly protection and Claus access to his target, they don’t expect it to go anywhere. But the relationship soon feels more real than fake. It would be perfect if only Holly weren’t convinced she’s not worthy to mate a shifter and Claus weren’t convinced that he’s got too much blood on his hands to mate to any woman.Can Holly and Claus convince each other of their true value in time to salvage their bond?Book 3: A Snow Leopard's ChristmasEllie was just looking for a normal holiday. She had planned to spend it with her family. Her mother, father and her baby boy, Casper. When Nolan showed up, things took a turn for the worst. She couldn't believe him. Why would he return after all these years? She didn't need him then, and she doesn't need him now. Though, she had to admit. Casper and Nolan seemed to get along together really well...Warning: This standalone Holiday set contains lots of sexy shifter action and steamy love scenes.

    One evening, in a place she never should've been, throws Anya into the heated snare of Dex Grigori. She should've seen him as the enemy, but instead her body longs for his touch in ways she's never experienced. From the first moment Dex sets eyes on Anya, he wants her all for himself. After one night of forbidden passion he's left craving more of her, until he discovers how wrong for him she is. She's a deadly hunter that kills without question and he's exactly the kind of demon she's been trained to eliminate. Yet his fierce desire to have her brings him dangerously close to her heart, where he soon discovers she is far more than the cold killer he anticipated.

    . . Billionaire playboy Ricco Ferraro knows no other life. Being a shadow rider is in his blood - but so is a haunting desperation stemming from the secrets of his dark past. His recklessness not only puts his life at risk, but the future of his entire family. To save them all, he must find a woman who can meet his every desire with a heat all her own . . . Just when Ricco has given up hope, he meets her - a mysterious woman whose shadow connects with his. She's someone looking for a safe haven from the danger that has stalked her over the last several months. In Ricco's embrace, she finds one. But the darkness in which they so often find sanctuary can also consume them . . .

    I'm loud, fearless, and I don't take any shit, ever. After finally getting away from my ex-pimp and helping to create this crew, I promised myself I would never be a victim again. Hollister has other plans for me and they all involve me coming back and being his bottom bitch again. Alone, panicked and completely at a loss on what to do, I reach out to the one person I know would be around. Except he isn't, his baby brother, Treble, is who I have to depend on to save my ass. The younger, cocky, defiant ex-con doesn't know when to back off for his own good. Even though I should be concentrating on finding my way home, something about Treble has me begging for more.With Treble by my side, and Eve's Fury at my back I know I have all that I need to get rid of my ex-pimp for good but will I be strong enough to go through with it, or will Hollister have found a way to crawl his way back under my skin?

    Then on the night of her 16th birthday, Hope awakens with a scream. An unbelievable nightmare becomes her reality, and she questions her sanity.Bryce, a new guy in town, arrives to help.In order to survive, three must work as one, or all is lost.Will Hope learn to use her ability in time?

    Now, she is faced with a dilemma. Does she follow her heart’s true desire? Or will she make the ultimate sacrifice and let Rhett go in order to save his life? She thinks she’s chosen the right path, but when trouble comes crashing through the coven’s door she must decide whether or not her good intentions are worth the inevitable extinction of her kind.

    MIDNIGHT GAMES from (Magic Strikes) Curran POV snippet from "Curran POV Ccollection" chronologically #4

    Immediately my face turned purple, my instincts kicked in and my fist collided with his face, but he wouldn't budge.The minute he gripped my neck, that's when I felt it. Sparks. "Did you really think you could get away from me?" He taunts, forcing me to make eye contact with him. Truthfully, no I knew I couldn't, but he didn't need to know that. ----------------Octavius King is the deadliest and merciless Alpha, known to be unforgiving. They say a mate can change the big bad wolf, or will it?Nova Skye, the girl who was ripped away from her family and pack to be used as a toy; to be tortured and ruined for the pure entertainment of it. She is strong, but one can only be strong for so long.

    I’m part of the local wolf pack. I work out. I date. I have friends. My life looks, and sounds perfect. But once a month I leave it all behind, and run to him. Except, the minute I leave, the only thing I remember is the desperation that drives me back to his arms, time and time again.My brother doesn’t know what I do, or where I go. He knows some of my secrets but not to the full extent. Lydia does, but Gray doesn’t know about Lydia. It’s a mess.When I’m drawn into the world of the vampires, where four Houses rule everything, I quickly discover their world is not all it seems. It’s dark, and gory, fraught with complex relationships, and vengeful games that span years. I have to lean on someone. Although I’m pretty sure I won’t survive them. It’s not my war to fight, but my heart will be its first casualty. My name is Faryn, and this is my story.The Bitten Wolf is the first book in The Vampire House War. It is a fast, spicy read and our leading lady will not be forced into choosing who she gives her love to. She'll probably be keeping them all. The vampires are a bloodthirsty and petty lot, so there's plenty of blood and violence, trigger warning also includes stalking and deception.The Vampire House War and is a shared universe with Cedar Mountain but this is all about the VAMPIRES. There is a crossover of characters but the MC focus is very different.

    His entire life, every decision is a stroke of good fortune and every investment bears fruit. It's almost as if he has a golden touch. Or perhaps something or someone wants to keep him happy and rich, away from the events of a troubled world and a destiny that awaits him. Fiora Whitefang is a wolf shifter, orphaned as an infant, raised in a secret brotherhood sworn to a strange mission she doesn't understand. She's supposed to live in Austin's world, to watch over him without his knowledge, protecting him from some unknown threat. And yet, after several years of guarding him from the shadows, she has grown to think of him as spoiled and soft, hardly worth protecting at all. Meanwhile, a world away, a dark force has swept across the land. A group of heroes has banded together to try to stop it, but they face an unimaginably powerful evil. A leader from another world, a dragon from legend, will need to travel to his home to bind the heroes together and lead them into battle. Along the way, he will need to learn who he truly is, and relearn everything he thought he knew about love, family, and fate."Dragon Gold: A Tale Untold" is the fifth and final book in the Dragonlords of Xandakar series. It has a little bit of steam, and of course, a happy ending.

    Comfort. Duty. What would you sacrifice if it meant saving someone's life? Could you sacrifice everything, including your own pride, to make sure that she'd be safe? And does that last sacrifice mean anything at all...if it comes too late? Book 6 in the Dimitri Point of View series.https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800756...

    She sets her sights on the most likely suspect: her friend’s mysterious employer, Doctor Braeden Frost.Dubbed "Dr. Death" by the press, the notorious hematologist is linked to nineteen other suspicious fatalities—all are former patients. The brooding recluse is a man of many secrets, the darkest of which may be lurking beneath the leather gloves he never removes.VOLUME 2The job seems simple enough at first: go undercover and catch her best friend’s killer. But psychic detective Denieve Knight gets more than she bargained for when she enters Dr. Braeden Frost’s estate as a “housekeeper.”She's supposed to be sleuthing, not falling under the spell of the enigmatic doctor and his irrepressible, hellion of a brother, Xavier.Now after two months of working for the man known as “Dr. Death,” she's entangled in a web of secrets and lies. Each discovery only leads to more questions. Though faced with declining health and a storm of confusing feelings and simmering passion for both brothers, Denieve is determined to uncover the truth---consequences be damned. Yet the truth may prove deadly once she discovers just how deep the rabbit hole goes.

    However, all that 'couldn't-give-a-damn' attitude was hurled right out of his well-guarded window the day he had the misfortune of being killed...After being turned into a Vampire, Stefen finds more than his mere existence to be altered. Now a Fallen, a hybrid with his maker's famed Dragon blood coursing through his veins, Stefen must rediscover himself and his newly awakening powers.When he is sent on a mission back to Hell, the place of his death, he discovers much more than what he bargained for. A child was left behind as a result of the battle that forever changed him. A victim of the war between the realms. Another hybrid, like him.Compelled by reasons beyond his own understanding, Stefen strikes a deal to help the innocent child. As she grows into a beautiful young woman, the more intertwined their two lives become and the more perilous their unique paths grow.

    When he stops in the small town of Lockdale, Texas, he meets Savannah Dean, a pretty, full-figured single mom who makes him want to stay in one place for a little while. But assassins are on his trail, and his attraction to Savannah might put them both in danger.

    I’m a relic hunter searching for dragon bones in the heart of Africa. The mission takes a shocking turn when I hook up with a freaky dragon worshipper. I get chased by hyenas with an ass fixation and captured by topless local women wielding AK-47s. Don’t laugh, it could happen to anyone.” "Dragon Blood has it all: mystery, intrigue, love, loss and hope, this is a must for any paranormal lover's shelf!" – Kim Reads ★★★★★"I'm not generally a big fan of dragon shifters, but this one made me change my mind." – Oscar ★★★★★"The whole series is just uniquely different from any other books I've read." – Chez ★★★★★"After reading this book, you will never look at dragons the same way again." – Katherine T. ★★★★★READING ORDERThere are three separate trilogies set in the Heartblaze world. You can start with any of them, but if you want to read all three sets, the recommended order is:Tyler's SagaEmma's SagaAsh's SagaAUTHOR Q&AHow would you describe this series?The books are fast-paced paranormal/urban fantasy thrillers with both action and romance. When I began writing this series, I set out to create something for readers who enjoy a thought-provoking book. Heartblaze books are told from the point of view of multiple characters and take place in the present-day as well as the past. These books are not for people looking for light and fluffy reading, nor for readers completely unfamiliar with the genre.Is this series appropriate for all ages?No. The series is written for adults, young adults, and mature teens.What types of creatures are in the novel?Quite a number: vampires, werewolves, werebears, dragons, ghosts, witches, and fae. All of them are portrayed in new ways. For example, the werewolves are shifters who channel animal spirits from the distant past. The fae have their own unique language that plays a role in some of the books. It’s a functional language that I spent a year developing!

    It's Breaking Bad meets The Godfather...and the battle for Detroit is about to begin. Intense!" - Ryan Steck, The Real Book SpyBrad Cranston is having a normal Friday afternoon in Shelter Harbor, Michigan when he receives a desperate call from his brother, who disappeared six years ago. Conrad’s message is clear: head south, bring a boat, do not involve the police, and there is a load of money involved—click.After enlisting the service of rookie Private Investigator Allison Shannon—a retired master diver who is haunted by her own demons—the two start to realize that Conrad Cranston has become much more than a lost hiker.Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bruno has just been relocated to the Motor City to help bring down the Detroit Mafia, better known as “The Association.” What Patrick does not know, however, is that Detroit’s young new Godfather, Don Ciro Russo, has been targeted for assassination—an event that would turn the criminal organization upside down. And, a long-time confidential informant may be orchestrating the transfer of power.As Patrick attempts to learn the truth, his path crosses with an unlikely pair: Brad Cranston and Allison Shannon. The search narrows, and the answers may lie on a small island in Lake Erie nicknamed “the Key West of the north.” However, unimaginable terror could await them on the island and in the depths offshore.For they are about to learn that justice and discovery still come at a price.If you are a fan of Don Winslow, Lee Child, Breaking Bad , or The Godfather , you've come to the right place.

    What was worse though was being kidnapped, held captive for years, and then being auctioned off to the highest bidder. I thought maybe I had caught a little break when I found out that me and five other girls were being sold to royalty, but I should have known something about that wasn't right either.Under the cover of eternal darkness, and deep beneath the ground, was a whole world I never knew existed, one that promised to be more than anything I could imagine. The people who bought us told us we would have a life of a princess, but there were only two catches...1. We would be competing against each other for the affection of the Prince who would change our whole lives by picking one of us to rule at his side.2. That prince just happened to be a vampire.

    Her parents had died just before her senior year in high school, but she had friends to help her make it through and she was doing well in college. That is until the night she was taken...Nikolai and Sebastian were on a mission to rescue girls taken by Alexander's pack. They bought them, returned them to their families or took them in as family. They never expected to find their mate on the auction block. Can a happy, quiet girl like Kara come to understand her place in their lives? Can she learn to live with and love twins who share everything?

    This set includes:1. What the Cat KnewThe fortune teller gig started as a scam, but Reg suddenly finds herself tangled up in the case of Warren Blake, a man who she thought was dead. It turns out he may still be alive, but in mortal peril. 2. A Psychic with CatitudeReg Rawlins is back in business, asked by Detective Jessup to consult on a missing persons case. Little does she know that it’s not your average teen runaway or kidnapping. There is something strange going on, and time is running short for the missing teen.3. A Catastrophic TheftReg's relationship with Sarah, who has been her loyal friend and protector since she arrived becomes strained when Sarah’s precious emerald necklace disappears. There is no shortage of suspects, with Reg herself at the front of the line.

    Rogue Wolf: On the heels of completing their latest mission, Lexi and Reece sense another werewolf hunting in the same area. One glance into his mind tells them that there is something very wrong with him. When a body is found in the woods nearby, their intuition is proven to be correct. The shifter has turned rogue and it is their job to hunt him down. Mark relocates the Squad to their base in West Virginia. He begins digging into a series of deaths that have taken place during the past few years. It quickly becomes apparent that it wasn't an accident that they crossed paths with the unstable shifter. When a camper mysteriously goes missing just a few hours away from their compound, Lexi and Reece are sent to investigate. Lexi has a feeling that Mark knows more about the rogue wolf than he is willing to admit. When their two missions unexpectedly collide, they are caught in a trap that could end up changing everything forever. Corpse Thieves: With the vampire virus slowly but surely working its way through Lexi and Reece, they must soon face down the being that has infected them or risk losing their souls to darkness. While on their way to confront Lexi’s mother, the squad is called away to investigate a slew of missing corpses. Reece has his own problems to face. He is torn between his duty to his team and the lifelong dream that is now being offered to him. While he can postpone the inevitable, he will eventually have to make a decision. Not even he knows what his final choice will be. It doesn't take long before their newest mission takes a turn for the worse. Lexi is confronted with an awful truth about herself that she has been trying her hardest to deny. Her survival depends on tapping a talent that could cause her own team to turn against her if they learn of its existence. Snake Charmer: Defying the cycle of the moon that binds all shape shifters, Lexi transforms into her alter ego in an attempt to flee from her sorrow and anguish. Little does she know that no matter how far or fast she runs, she can’t escape from her grief at being abandoned by her mate. Locked in her werewolf form, it takes a catastrophe to force her to become human again. Stepping back into her normal life isn't easy, but Lexi must set aside her personal problems when one of her friends goes missing during their next mission. The team needs her to step up and become an alpha in deed rather than just in name. Even during her prolonged time spent as a werewolf, the vampirism has been insidiously spreading through her. The time is coming when Lexi will reach the point of no return. Soon, she will become the very thing that the Shifter Squad hunts down and destroys.

    

    Women don't belong in positions of power."Two mates. One problem:He's sexist and she's a female alpha.Fire vs ice, estrogen vs testosterone, feminism vs sexism... Who will win?

    A mate, eternal life, and enough money to sustain them for the rest of their lives. But when his beloved is taken from him, he vows to bring her back at any cost.Enter Vivienne Peltier. Long legs. Deep red hair. She is everything his Sofia wasn’t. He is drawn to her like a moth to a flame.Torn between his desire to bring Sofia back and his lust for Vivienne, Calix makes a decision that could potentially tear everything and everyone he knows apart.True love always wins in the end. But at what cost?

    A ghost detective rescues the souls of murder victims to atone for his mortal sins. A bumbling warlock investigates hauntings and chases monsters, but can't remember why. Mystery, horror, and the paranormal collide in this gripping urban fantasy set. Uncanny Kingdom, The Eleven Book Urban Fantasy Collection, collects the following titles: Deathday, Spectral Detective, Corpse Reviver, Twice Damned, Underground Magic, Familiar Magic, Nightmare Realm, Deadly Portent, Magic Eater. Blood Stones, Past Sins. Read now for eleven page-turning urban fantasy stories you cannot put down.

    She's strong and unpredictable, and just about as stubborn as you can get. But she has also spent years being abused and tortured by her own father. The man that was supposed to love her. The day she is told that her father called her school, she thinks it's her death sentence.Emelie soon learns that she's being shipped off to a boarding school. There she meets people who will become great friends, traitors, and flat out enemies. Then there's Drake. And he doesn't fit into any of those categories. Questions arise as Emelie discovers that she was born with unusual gifts. She learns that there are people in the school similar to her, each with a specialized talent.Her feelings might also confuse her as she doesn't know what to call her relationship with Drake. They're both stubborn and refuse to admit to what they don't believe is true. However, they've become attached and grown to need each other in times of peril. But what happens when things become too much for either of them?

    She catches the eye of Angie's older brother, Grayson, and clings to him as her world falls apart. The rift between her and Angie Dupree, her sister Kat's best friend, causes Kat and Angie to fall out for the first time. Angie meets two new friends, the peppy Isolde and secretive Lizzie. However, they seem to be holding secrets of their own. When it comes to crunch time, can the group work together to stop an evil from destroying their lives, or will their own secrets be too much? This book is recommended for readers aged 13+. Warning: This book deals with bullying and has scenes of mild violence.

    Title: Bad Girs Don't Die 3-book set: Bad Girls Don't Die, From Bad to Cursed, As Dead As It Gets

    Isle of Darkness is Striker and Umbria’s story. In their world, darkness seeks darkness. Striker Gallagher is the heir to the gargoyle race, a future king who never wanted to become a royal protector. Regardless, his fate was sealed two generations ago. Now, he has been appointed to protect the queen of the Caballucos del Diablu. The problem is, her bloodline is dark, not divine, which means she embodies the very immorality he was created to protect others from. She is his enemy. Umbria Mendoza is a powerful demon fairy. A queen who is about to awaken, one who doesn’t want to rule. For the past year, she has hidden and lived in the human world while a traitor threatens her kingdom—known in the supernatural world as the Isle of Darkness. To protect Umbria, Striker must pose as her intended mate. All he has to do is keep her alive long enough to find out who is threatening her reign. As long as he doesn’t get wrapped up in her, he’ll have no trouble fulfilling his duties. What he doesn’t know is that protecting her is going to turn his world upside down. And while Striker comes from a long line of epic love stories, he doesn’t plan on having one of his own. But fate has other plans.The prequel novella "Isle of Darkness" in The Monster Ball Anthology is included in this novel as bonus material. Intended for mature readers. For the best reading experience, read after The Royal Protector Academy trilogy.

    Has been ever since she was convicted of homicide within her pack five years ago then banished from the territory shortly thereafter with nothing more than a bag full of clothes and a heart full of misery. Receiving no condolences from her parents or friends, no goodbyes, no sorrowful partings, not even a promise to meet again – just the cold shoulder, Grace left with no one on her side. The only way for her to survive is by thieving from other territories, stealing food and materials to survive and then leaving the territory at a dead sprint. Grace is so successful at this that she's even earned a name for herself: The Runner. Empty but successful, Grace has grown accustomed to life as a rogue. But it won't last long. Ryder Carson is the successful Alpha of the strongest pack in the country: The DawnBloods. Feared by many and respected by all, Carson dominates his pack with an iron fist, forbidding anyone near what he holds closest - his heart. He's merciless, relentless, and takes no prisoners. When Ryder discovers that The Runner has entered his territory for the third time without leaving so much as a footprint, he makes it his mission to capture the lone wolf. He will have the feeble creature at his mercy – no matter what it takes.

    In previous years, the transition has been calm. Until our generation is unveiled.Newcomers step forward to wreak havoc amongst us. Secrets are revealed, loyalties are tested, and the dark truth of our town is forced into the light.Townspeople, prepare to meet your judge, jury, and executioner. We are the Angels of Belle Meade. We’ll be coming for you.

    Pursued by Hunters. Living life on the run.Lyssa and Lexa move every year to stay one step ahead of the Hunters. Lyssa's one goal is to keep Lexa and herself safe while staying off the radar. Lexa wants to be a regular teenager and fit in; Lyssa always maintains a badass attitude that keeps everyone at bay. That is until Kyle.Kyle is inexplicably drawn to Lyssa when the Stone sisters arrive at Bedford High School. Not deterred by her "stay away" attitude, Kyle is determined to win her over and learn her secrets.Lyssa finds Kyle sexy and persistent and is having a hard time ignoring her feelings for him. But when the Hunters catch up to the sisters, will Lyssa be able to protect them all?

    Brutal. Wicked as sin.Five guys with the power of ten.Two with a secret that’s drawing them together, and tearing them apart.They fight their attraction with balled fists, sharp words and hate in their eyes.But the more they deny it, the more it takes over their hearts.Their story is one of destructive secrets and lies. They always get what they want, but now they want each other, it’s not so simpleSo in the end, will they live their truth, or die in denial?

    She had been ostracized by her pack and knew that her mate would likely reject her too. No one would want someone like her. She was different. With no social life she decided to enter college at a young age to study to become a doctor.Then everything changed one day when she heard the word MATE.A secret to bare and some truths yet to be learned. And a threat that lurks in the darkness.

    When he was young, he fled his home, believing that his entire family was dead. But a wolf-shifter witch shows up to tell him his brothers are not only alive, but one of them will die if he doesn't help. Mallory Delgado is the curvy, pretty, but lonely sheriff's deputy in the sleepy down of Lockdale, Texas. Nothing ever happens in Lockdale, except that in the past year, there was a strange multiple homicide that left the old sheriff dead. And now the new sheriff, Ben Smith, has decided to take on the richest and most corrupt man in town, Carson DeLaine. She's worried he's bitten off more than he can chew when a pair of strangers show up in town and Ben falls mysteriously ill. But someone else is coming to Lockdale, an unlikely hero who just might save the day and steal Mallory's heart.

    Although she can't communicate with ghosts like her stepmother, luckily Nola knows someone in New Orleans who can--even if he's the last person on earth she wants anything to do with, ever again. Because Beau Ryan comes with his own dark past, a past that involves the disappearance of his sister and parents during Hurricane Katrina, and the unsolved murder of a woman who once lived in the old Creole Cottage Nola is determined to make her own whether or not the resident restless spirits agree...

    Following the events of Claiming of the Demon King (ICS #1)Vincent Shaw is defeated, half dead and broken in more ways than one. A powerful werewolf now in exile Vincent's mistakes haunt his every step.Evelyn the Meek is a sweet little half-ling and a skilled alchemist. With her own tormented past Evelyn risks life and limb to nurse a broken werewolf back from the brink of death.With a scheming mystic in the mix, an army of evil at the gate and a vengeful mercenary on the hunt - Vincent and Evelyn must overcome all odds and each other.

     Once Fallen takes place right after the events in Book 2, and Finding Grace after Book 3.And if you can't get enough of Zach, he is introduced in Book 3 of The Claire Wiche Chronicles.More YA by Cate Dean:The Black Mountain Saga:Book I - Rosamond's HeartBook II - Danel of Black MountainShattered Throne Series:Prequel - Second SonBook 1 - Shattered ThroneBook 2 - Blood PrinceLore - Tales of Myth and Legend Retold - The BarricadesCheck out all my books here: amazon.com/author/catedean

    That maybe, somehow, I could make my people proud if I returned what was once stolen from us.I never anticipated just how deadly these games were going to be in order to claim the ultimate prize.Or the men that storm into my life with their own intentions with the prize.Athan, Krios, and Thorn all have their own purposes for wanting the Sapphire crown, but I will never let them get their hands on it.Whatever it takes.We are forced into a corner and a pact is made. We will have each others backs until the end, but betrayal is coming and there will be blood.This is a wild game of survival.*The Reaping is a full length reverse harem PNR novel with material that may be difficult for some readers. This is book one in a six book series and will end with a cliffhanger. It's recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations. Please read trigger warnings before proceeding.*

    A small town sheriff meets her match when a huge grizzly enforcer comes to town posing as a federal agent. She thinks he wants her case, but all he really wants is her. Follow the couple through a stream of murders, a mysterious company mining beneath the small town, and truths that shake their lives to the core. This box set contains all three novels in the Riverwood series, and is full of mystery, action, suspense, and passion. Grizzly Bait Hate me or mate me? Secrets, lies, passion, and murder. Years of hard work landed Emma Hiller the position of Sheriff in her small hometown of Riverwood. Devoting her life to her career has left Emma with an ex-husband and no social life, which suits her fine. Life is simple enough until earthquakes, break-ins, and a murder lead to a towering brute of a fed showing up and leaving her speechless. He's sexy as sin, and if that wasn't bad enough, he's also trying to take over her case! Stranger-than-usual circumstances lead grizzly enforcer Liam Blake to a small town to find answers. Lying to the local authorities and getting the job done proves difficult when Liam is forced to partner with the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. How can he work beside her when his inner bear screams to claim her as his mate? Grizzly Mate He's beg-for-more hot in the bedroom, err broom closet, but... Smalltown Sheriff Emma Hiller needs more from her partner, let alone boyfriend. Starting with the truth. While she tries to figure out exactly what she's feeling for the huge man that's practically a stranger, trouble in Riverwood goes from bad to worse. With the town's body count on the rise, how can Emma focus on her feelings for Liam, and be sure that their relationship won't fail before it has a chance to blossom? After living a life of secrets, rough-around-the-edges grizzly enforcer Liam Blake knows he's found his mate. But finding her is one thing, and protecting her is another. How can Liam keep the woman he loves safe when new threats surface, and every answer uncovered leads to another question? Grizzly Fate Loving her came as naturally as breathing, as essential to my life as the heart beating within my chest. She accepted my claim, bore my mark. But the greatest challenge to our happiness, to our survival, was yet to come. One disaster after the next has left smalltown sheriff Emma Hiller in a stressful position. When the existence of shifters is exposed, tension between the two species grows larger than the small police force can handle. With dark forces closing in, Emma struggles to maintain peace between the humans she's sworn to protect and the shifter man she loves above all else. After a lifetime of combat and solitude, grizzly shifter Liam Blake is ready to share every part of himself with another. But before he can, he must fight for his mate and the happiness that they deserve.

     And something is changing inside of her. Turns out she’s not only a werewolf shifter, but she’s practically royalty. The Lycan bodyguard that her Alpha brother insisted on was too much. Alex is a tall drink of water, but she hates the feeling of being guarded. She doesn’t think it’s necessary. One night of terror changes all of that. Who is trying to kill her? Why? Fear is powerful and she finds herself drawn to her protector. But their love is forbidden. She will have to make a choice… If she can survive. You’ll be enthralled by this paranormal romance. Get it today. Fated Mates: Book 1 of the True Mates series is a FULL-LENGTH paranormal romance novel with over 70k words. It's a standalone novel with HEA, hot and sexy scenes, Lycan action and no cheating. Buy now and get an exclusive FREE bonus contemporary billionaire domination romance, The Billionaire Heirs READ THE COMPLETE SERIES! True Mates Series Reading Order: Fated Mates (Book 1) Blood Moon (Book 2) Romancing the Alpha (Book 3) Witch’s Mate (Book 4) Taming the Beast (Book 5) Tempted by the Wolf (Book 6) Praise for Fated Mates: "I paid Fated Mates one of the highest compliments I can give to a book: I literally stayed up until morning to finish it. The tale is so gripping that I couldn't put it down" "Super beginning, easily read as a stand alone, but I don't know why you would. I'll be looking for more from this author." "Fated Mates was flawlessly written. The characters are easy to love and connect with. Alicia Montgomery can seriously write and cause real feels. " Content warning: This novel features hot, explicit love scenes, naughty words, and sexy werewolf shifters. For audiences over 18 only.

    But with a witch for a mother and a demon for a father, her dream of being normal and like everyone else has its difficulties. When Syd lands a job in a hair salon, she finally feels like her wish to be just folks could be coming true. That is, until the ghost haunting her house wakes to ask her a favor...

    

    She didn't feel the anguish that she felt with the guys, when she was with Alexandria, so they decide to see if Keisha can make love to Xandi and not panic. The love they share has left Keisha feeling she is finally healing. Going back to San Francisco and the projects she has will give her time and space she needs. She doesn't realize the tabloid reporter Carl Burns is still after a story, hers. Burns lets her know he knows about her shifting after coming back. Now she's afraid; she doesn't want Anton to know, and she can't shift because Burns could be hiding and watching her.Anton has to see Keisha, he can't give her the week he said he would. When he gets to her house, she tells him what has been happening. Anton takes her to his cabin where they will be able to shift and run to their hearts' content with no one able to watch them, he needs her to come with him. He knows she trusts him, now he wants her love. Maybe being in wolf form she'll be able to let go of her fear and embrace the love he has for her.

    Unfortunately, no one knows the answer, and no one questions the verdict of Justice.Accepting her fate, Amara begins her training to join the battle of good against evil which she learns isn’t quite as black and white as she’d assumed. However, as training begins, a light in her soul and a set of powers that have never been seen before start to surface, gaining the attention of gods and demons alike.The only problem? If she can’t blend in, she’ll be weeded out.Getting used to her new life only brings more uncertainty when she finds out she's been used as a pawn between a pair of gods for a wager with a catastrophic outcome. Can Amara stop the mortal realm from collapsing or will its very existence crumble into irreparable pieces?

    His only concern that night was finding his next drink, preferably from a flavoursome twenty-something with loose morals and no expectations. Then he saw her…Kate is just a girl from the country, who came to the city with her brother to find a life away from their parents’ car crash. That is until the police came knocking on her door one morning and ripped her new life apart.Now she has nothing and no one, with only one on her mind…When these worlds collide, and the things that go bump in the night come calling, can they mend the rifts in their souls and give each other what they need?Blood Lust is a sizzling-hot Paranormal romance. If you like strong-willed, sassy heroines and oh-so-bad, drop-dead gorgeous Vampire heroes with lots of bite, you’ll love this page turner.

    Taking out the Alpha meant they'd eradicate the entire race. Piece of cake, right?But nothing is ever easy when you're a hunter. A Little Red Riding Hood retelling with a spin that will make you believe not all fairytales were meant for childrenPart of the Once Upon a Rebel Fairytale boxed set in 2018.

    Not. Daisy is in the fight for her life after she stumbles upon a grizzly crime scene. She's chased through the woods, encountering even more danger. Geez... can her day get any better? Chad finds Daisy in a precariously troublesome situation and immediately goes into alpha (bear that is) mode.Both have feelings for one another—Though neither know how the other feels.Yet, that doesn't stop Chad from wanting to keep Daisy safe. While stranded in the woods over night, the two must fight their attraction, the elements, and the crazy psychopath after them. If they get out of this alive, will Daisy accept his bear?

    I slid into home plate and snapped the bone in my lower leg. The white, blinding pain was excruciating, and I screamed and cried like a little girl. The umpire, my coach, and I all swore we could hear the bone crack. We won the game, but I ended up in the ambulance on the way to the emergency room. We figured I would be out of the playoffs, but I was back for the next game.She’s a voice in my head. Not in the sense of, “Wow, Jagger DeWinter is so weird. He hears voices.” But an actual person. She knows me. Or rather we know each other, only she has never given me her name. I knew her only as Her, but I also called her Supergirl. I mean, somebody that could communicate with you through their mind and heal your wounds and illness has to be some kind of superhero, right?What if you could communicate with someone through your mind, but they didn't tell you their name? What if that person could heal your body through a psychic link? They would become the center of your existence. You would love them with your entire being. And you would protect them with your life.One day, I was a pitcher on my high school baseball team, a boyfriend, a brother, a son. The next day, I was a pawn in a centuries-old feud between another species of human and she was the only thing that could hold me together.

    My name is Rayden Cornell and I have been drifting through life, trying to find that magical passion that helps life make sense. Until recently, life meant living in my parent’s basement. A chance to go to culinary college led me to where I am today—on my way to becoming a very successful businessman. I want to emphasize the phrase “on my way” because everything was going great until I opened the mail one fateful day.I’m Dani Bernard, medium and counselor to young girls who have the same talent as I do. Living in Mescalero, New Mexico is the perfect place for me as I try to heal my shattered soul. I thought I was doing pretty well until I saw the image of my sister being used as the face for some guy’s pastry business. In a moment of despair, I reacted. I probably should have thought twice about sending the letter, but it was already on its way before I could take it back. The one thing I never expected was that the letter would change my life the way it did.Success and tragedy meet and two hearts will have to decide what the future will hold for them.

    Monsters are real. They exist. Los Angeles, the City of Lost Souls, is their playground.Immortals. Beasts. The Wicked.Rumor Cross, is an average college student, in debt, foul-mouthed, and fiercely loyal to her best friend Joella. Together, they will discover the truth behind what goes bump in the night. Students are disappearing, strangers are on edge, and the City of Angels is on the brink of a supernatural war. Can they stop it? Do they want to stop it?Bleed like me is the first chapter in the sexy new adult paranormal series from acclaimed author Madison Daniel. Blood, Lust and Forever, await those who dare to steal a peek inside...Can you survive an evening with the NIGHTINGALES?

    He informed her that he never intended to marry, and even if that changed, she'd be the last lady he'd choose. Shortly afterwards her eldest brother died in a freak accident sending her into mourning. During that time she picked up the tattered remains of her heart and hardened it. One day she'd marry and have a family of her own; however, love would be the last thing she'd expect to find.Lord Dominic Rossington, the Marquess of Seabrook worked diligently as a spy for the war office. He led a dangerous life that had no place for a wife or family. He couldn't in good conscience encourage Lady Rosanna--even if she was his greatest desire. Years later Dominic sees a way to free himself of his obligations to the crown and finally claim the one woman he's always wanted. All he has to do is complete one last mission and convince her she's the only one for him.Can they both survive his dangerous life long enough to find their happily-ever-after?SPELLBOUND BY MY CHARMER:Zane Rossington, the Marquess of Seabrook is disillusioned and bored. He doesn't believe in love and lives his life the way he pleases. All of it changes when he finds a mysterious woman roaming around his conservatory at his annual Regency themed charity masquerade ball.Lady Callista Lyon, the Countess of Marin had one desire--revenge. In the act of finally achieving her goal she is swept over a terrace and somehow finds herself in the conservatory at Seabrook Manor. Uncertain if she succeeded in her revenge, but determined to finally move on, she does her best to adapt to her new life.In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, can Zane and Callista discover something in each other they both believed lost to them?STOLEN BY MY KNAVE:Nothing is quite what it seems…Lady Elizabeth Kendall grew up on whimsical tales told by her mother. What if they aren’t stories at all? Visions of a handsome pirate in a mirror create questions about everything she believes. The biggest one: Is time travel possible?A pirate who would be a duke…Jackerson Morgan Carwyn, the Duke of Whitewood hasn’t led the charmed life some believe, and in fact, grew up in the worst parts of London. Except it was a different time and it’s a secret only he knows. Until he meets Elizabeth… She is far more than she appears to be and has information he believed long buried.A battle of wits…Through a chess match they make a bet—the winner claiming all the spoils. As the game comes to an end they are left with a choice. They either decide to be together or destroy any chance they may have at happiness. Will they accept fate’s decision or ignore all the signs that brought them together?

    He couldn’t have been more wrong.A bigger plan had been in play that no one knew about. One devised for thousands of years by a goddess to reclaim her powers, where Kira was the key to that plan.So the moment Emmerich turned Kira into a creature more powerful and dangerous than anything they had ever come across, they never realized it would be the moment the goddess’s plan would reach fruition.Now with her powers back, the goddess is hell-bent on destroying humanity, and Emmerich and Kuron must work together to stop her. At the same time, they must find a way to destroy the creature Kira had become so the old Kira could come back to them. However, time was against them, and if they didn’t find a solution quickly, the goddess’s fury will destroy them all.

    Before Arya was Chosen, she knew nothing of what lay waiting in the eternal night—certainly not alluring yet arrogant winged Watchers, a cursed queen, nor the possibility that she could be more than a runner, carrying messages through the vampyre-infested wastelands of Valdihr. But the biggest surprise waiting in the dark is the brazen Watcher who sparks her heart and calls her a Huntress. A hundred years shrouded in darkness and Arya is the only one who can finally bring back the dawn. With a blessing that marks her for death and an infuriatingly tantalizing man at her side, Arya must embrace her calling and her courage in order to face the danger lurking in the shadows. Because the night holds more than just secrets, and the monsters are closer than she realizes.

    This single moment puts me on a path that will ultimately decide the fate of my entire race.Everyone in the universe believes that Cassie Manning is dead.All that remains of me is a shadow of my former self, a broken shell, floating through life with no family, no friends, no purpose, and little hope of those things changing.The Alliance has controlled my every move for the past four years. I go where they want, wear what I’m told, and do as they instruct… until I become useful.When the last remaining Andromedans become targeted by unknown forces, my newfound powers are all that stand between the success of a dangerous mission to find us a new homeworld and our extinction.Everything is on the line, including the life of my husband Jake, an Alliance starship captain. Between the mission, vicious assassins, and his scheming girlfriend, finding my way back to him feels impossible. But for the first time in years, I have hope, and maybe if we both survive what’s coming for us, we’ll get a second chance at our happy ever after.The Captain’s Wife is a sci-fi romance and book one in the Alliance Duet. If you like heroines with grit and determination, protective alpha heroes, and an achy, slow-burn romance with a sprinkling of steam and an edge of danger, then the newest book from Kat Catesby is a must-read.

    Two packs come together to defend against a mercenary biker gang. Expect motorcycles, wolves, a case of mistaken identity, a reluctant assassin, fiercely protective shifter men, three very different couples, and a whole lot of fun. The Protectors of the Pack Box Set contains the first three books in the Protectors of the Pack series. There’s steamy, action-packed romance, scorching love scenes, and a happily ever after ending. Bodyguard Forced together from worlds apart, it wasn't what they wanted. But needs can change... Alex Briggs speaks her mind. After spending her life confined to the city, she finds the allure of running free as a wolf in the forest irresistible. When an unexpected threat strikes, Alex is forced away from the fight by the alpha of her pack—her father, and into the arms of a tall, sculpted stranger. Pulled away from the reconnaissance mission he wanted, Reynolds Parker is sent on a delivery. Completing the job proves difficult when he gets one look at the curvy vixen he is meant to escort. Challenged by each other and the hostile wolves that pursue them, the couple must work together if they want to survive. Enemies Sometimes love means taking a bullet. Right in the a-- College student in the morning, coffee shop barista at night. Zoe Roberts is content to live her regular life by her regular routine. Everything goes according to plan until a strange man grabs her in a dark alley. Suddenly she's not only supposed to believe in the existence of mythical creatures, but become an assassin for them. What could go wrong? Witt Parker is tired of waiting for the mercenary wolf pack to make their move. But, when it's finally time to put an end to the Silent Butchers, nothing could prepare him for meeting the she-wolf sent to kill his twin. He could show her the wonders of being a shifter, if only he could convince her that he's not her enemy. Heir I'll show you what it means to be mine... Heir to a multi-billion dollar company. Heir to the alpha of the largest pack in the state. Wolf shifter Hunter Briggs works tirelessly to be worthy of his birthright. When his father falls ill, it's up to Hunter to step up and take his place. But he can't shake the feeling that someone close must be to blame. And his prime suspect, a gorgeous blonde bombshell, just might be the mate he's been searching for. A big city. A fresh start. Grace Perry wants nothing to do with anything shifter. Most of all she is absolutely, one hundred percent, not looking for a mate. Unfortunately her new boss happens to be a wolf, who is convinced that someone is trying to kill him. When his suspicions become reality, Grace is determined to find out who is responsible. Too bad her boss's way-too-smoking-hot son has the same idea. And she just can't stop running into him.

    No matter the toll – emotionally and physically. With little faith in returning to the only family she has left, Riley follows the path that she believes is her only choice. Relying on others to lead the way, she is forced to face some of her deepest fears.

    He liked it that way, liked knowing everyday would be like every other day. He had his life planned out, the woman he'd marry, they home they'd share. Until his sister and her family are killed and his fiancé dumps him and his plans fall apart.Gavan Maddocks' life is complicated. It takes skill to balance his days between work and his boyfriend, oh and his half crazy cousin, Tristram, too. Trist is an unstable handful but the cousin's lives are entwined.When Val stumbles across Gavan and the controlled chaos of his cousin Trist one rainy, cold night, truths will be spoken and answers will be forced from darkness into light.

    Her assignment is simple: figure out why several unregistered vampires are going rogue—including one that ruined her best suit—and attacking humans. Her investigation leads her to Thinner, a new celebrity-endorsed weight loss company that’s shrouded in mystery and promises seemingly impossible results.Mina’s convinced she’ll finish her mission in time for dinner, but when she face-plants into Carma Nicks, Thinner’s smart and sexy vice president, Mina’s suddenly out of her depth. Surely her heart is only racing due to adrenaline, right? Falling for—and sleeping with—a mark goes 100% against protocol, but Mina’s plans to keep her distance are as flimsy as the agency-issued ghost that resides in her apartment.When Thinner’s secrets disrupt the peace between supernaturals and humans—and threaten Carma’s life—Mina’s forced to choose between protecting her dream career or saving the woman she loves.

    Welcome to an eclectic collection of horror and paranormal short stories.~~~~~~~~~It takes guts to read the stuff woven into nightmares. It’s a tough job, but you’re up to it.Welcome to my world. A world where magic holds court and the dude next door just might be a demon. Or a shifter. Or an alien.You’ve done time at the edge of night. Nail-biting, stomach-churning time filled with hissing snarls, menacing growls, the whoosh of unnatural wings, and the flash of hellfire. Time that lasts forever but is over within seconds because it becomes unpredictable in places like that. You don’t want to stay, but it’s too fascinating—in a grisly, macabre, toe-curling kind of way—to turn your back on. You recognize it, though. The place just at the threshold of darkness where it’s not quite safe anymore. Evil broke its bounds at the edge of night, or maybe it always ran free and we’ve been deluding ourselves all along.Join me for an even dozen supernatural tales. Monsters, demons, gods—fallen and otherwise—ghosts, aliens. A touch of science fiction. More than a splash of romance. From magical lands to a chilling glance into the past, Edge of Night has something to tempt everyone. Everyone who craves danger, that is.

    

    When he could not find her, his wolf took complete control and he became a rogue. He's wild, untamable, and starving.Faye Anders was not prepared for the wolf that showed up at her cabin, half-starved and staggering. She was definitely not prepared for said wolf to turn into a man on her bearskin rug in front of the fireplace. The starving Wolf-man is her mate.Set in the wilds of Alaska, Under an Alaskan Moon tells the story of two mates on their journey to love and acceptance.

    Aidan is nearly lured to his death by something terrible in an old well out back, but is saved by the mysterious and alluring Asher Vane. When his grandfather comes after Vane with a shotgun, calling him a "Demon Prince", Aidan realizes that the different life he wanted ... he may have found. This is just for Members. *This is a second version of The Dark Earth to show Members how the novels will change once they go on for individual sale.*----------Status: COMPLETEDAll chapters are for members only.Devil's Ridge - Vol.1 of "The Dark Earth" graphic novel is now available for purchase by non-members in Kindle and Print format.

    The timeline will not merge perfectly with the book – instead, I’d advise you to read this as a completely separate scene.Another reason this scene didn’t end up in the book was that I didn’t feel it gave the reader any new information – but it was just so darn fun to write I couldn’t stop myself. I hope you enjoy!

    Liam thinks he is managing things well until a prisoner is killed in cold blood with no suspect in sight.Things spin out of control for Liam. Azalea faces complications in her pregnancy. Missy pushes the boundaries of her adopted parents. Rogue issues increase. It isn't long before Liam is faced with a no win decision that will cost someone their life.

    As this recipe for love and power is revealed, Sybella Rose tastes a bit of rebellion, befriends a lonely ghost, and drowns deliciously in the essence of a certain vampire before finally succumbing to her inevitable end.

    . .A protector I never wanted . . .An enemy (or two) determined to strike me down . . .One day I’m raiding tombs and trying to buy my freedom from the man who has controlled me for years.The next, I’m dropped into the underbelly of Yale and propositioned by a secret society of dark artifact hunters.And apparently, I have magic.But that’s not the craziest thing.My last heist unleashed evil on the world, and I’m responsible. Thankfully, the secret society seems happy to help me right my wrongs and discover my power. Maybe even help me to remember my past too.Well, most everyone, anyway. Tobias, a domineering, sexy vampire, is the notable exception. Too bad for him, he’s also assigned as my partner. My protector—a designation that he clearly despises.But I’ve handled worse than Tobias and now that I have a place to start, no one will stop me from discovering my hidden past.

    Her family and she survive the traumatic chaos of the now changed world, but to continue to be safe they must take shelter in a government operated facility hidden inside the Appalachian Mountains.What's really happening inside this facility? With every answer Kyla uncovers, more questions arise. She makes one shocking discovery that changes her view of the world and herself.When she meets Ryder Storm, the typical bad boy, they form an unlikely relationship, which is tested by her rapid rise to team leader.More complications arise after the vaccinations are given, because everything isn't as it seems. Can Kyla and Ryder put their relationship aside to complete the task expected of them? Their family and their lives are at risk.

    Seeing into the future should have been awesome. Instead, it's all blood, horror, and the end of the world. Worse, discovering her true identity as a descendent of the famed Oracle of Pythia puts Allegra squarely in the government's sights—and the New Germanic States will stop at nothing to control her newfound power.Maximus Vissarion offers Allegra safety from deadly attackers, killer storms, and worse. But once he starts questioning his own general's motives, Max realizes that not only the world but also his heart are on the line. And he's not even certain where his loyalties lie.Allegra's Dark Sight is the key to saving the world—but only if they can find the right lock. The clock is ticking.Three months to figure it out, or everyone dies.Cursed Sight An entire city faces destruction.Allegra, with Max at her side, follows her visions to Peru to save an entire city from catastrophe. But faced with an unhelpful government and a corporate conspiracy, they find themselves blocked, and having to turn to an unlikely ally.Their efforts are further hampered by a vicious enemy who will stop at nothing to kill Allegra and all of her bloodline.Allegra's Cursed Sight take an unusual turn, giving her visions that allow her to understand the motivations of her nemesis, but first she must evade his assassins in order to survive.And survive long enough to save a million people.VissarionMax Vissarion has a history with the Pythias.Commander Vissarion of the Federal Agency for Paranormal Affairs of the New Germanic States is attached to the Oracle of Pythia, more so because of his long-standing relationship with Aurelia, the current Pythia. What does the old woman see in the young, rebellious man? And why is he so important in the lives of the Pythias?Shadow SightAllegra’s visions lead the team on a trail across the world, to a disaster that is not all that it seems. The infamous Lord Langcourt hasn’t given up on his quest to kill the last surviving Oracle of Delphi, and Allegra must evade his attempts, all while trying again to avoid an armageddon-like disaster event.When help does come, Allegra must decide if she can take the risk to trust. But in the bigger picture, such a leap of faith is minute, especially when considering Allegra also seeks the truth of who she is and when she comes from. Still, the truth is much stranger than it seems, and Allegra must gather both her strength and her team in order to see it to the end.No matter the cost.

    At the insistence of the Fae Queens, she tries to pick up the pieces of her life before she was taken to the Underworld for her protection.She juggles her responsibilities as Queen of the Underworld (while Damien's magic recuperates) and her college workload all while battling her feelings for Julian, whom she seems to fall for even more every time she sees him. Emmy seems to have found a sort of balance until an attempt is made on her life. With only one small clue, Julian takes Emmy to Elysium, her true home, the home of the now extinct Light Fae to try to make sense of any of it. And, maybe even find who wants to finally finish the job Robyn started.Book 3 of The Underworld Series

    No, I started out as a nameless raven in the forest, and I was content.Until Jewel.Quiet and reserved, that dazzling smile caught my attention and held it, a gleaming object captivating my curious heart. Crows love shiny things, and that sixteen-year-old girl who scribbled pictures of me in her sketchbook for hours on end was so very bright.They say crazy things happen when you are near death, and I would have to agree. A freak accident in the woods almost killed Jewel but it was me who felt the dormant power awaken from her unconscious form. I suffered as she healed, having no memories of the incident at all. I was left alone on the mountain as Jewel went back to her normal life, unaware of the tragedy and chaos she left behind.I’m not a shifter—shifters have the power to change back—and in the ten years since the accident, I’ve adjusted to my human skin. Until Jewel screams back into my life on a storm cloud, acting nothing like the quiet and reserved girl from before. Angry. Confused. Suffering. I know those feelings well. But there’s more than just angst on this mountain, and Jewel isn’t the only one with power. It’s nothing I can’t handle—if I can just keep from getting distracted by the shiny things. The stains of the past don’t make her any less special; Jewel still shines the brightest.

    He’s ridiculously handsome, scarily fast, exceptionally skilled and highly dangerous when riled to anger. Most of that comes from his fae genes. While his mother was human, his father is a full blood Unseelie fairy. Unfortunately, that’s the bad kind of fairy, not the good kind. They aren’t exactly known as champions of justice in the fae realms.One drawback to being half fae is that Jake doesn’t age like normal. He has to move on every ten years or so to avoid raising suspicion. After leaving his old team of human hunters behind, he ends up in his hometown of Devil’s Peak. Almost from the first moment that he arrives, he learns he isn’t the only supernatural creature in town. A monster is on the loose and it is his duty to put a stop to it. Jake won’t be alone during this mission. His faithful sidekick, Rudy the leprechaun, will join him on his hunt. He will gather a new team together, but these hunters will be very different from the men and women he usually draws to himself through his fae charisma. These people have skills and talents that will come in very handy when dealing with the new types of creatures that keep cropping up. As a twist, he won’t be the only one on the team who isn’t a full human for once.

    In the process she finds out that there she is being pulled towards something, and someone, that she thought only existed in her dreams.Another page turning adventure from Elizabeth Loraine. Phantom Lives intertwines the modern world with the post Civil War world of Collier, a plantation Abigail had dreamt about her entire life. Now she is about to find out why. Another fantasy world of spirits and immortals is built in a way which fans of Ms Loraine’s will again thoroughly enjoy. Find out who Abigail was in the past and how it changes everything.

    Before his parents’ divorce and the onset of his older brother’s schizophrenia. But when he returns to his hometown, things feel off. After a series of strange occurrences in his new house, Jacob fears the house is haunted, or even worse, he is losing his mind. To his surprise, Jacob discovers a mysterious teenage runaway, Sanctuary Daniels, living in the house. She reveals she has been kept by a figure known only as Mother, in a place where downstairs children are languishing prisoners, and upstairs children do Mother’s bidding. Both Jacob’s investigation into Sanctuary’s allegations and their budding romance are cut short when she is reclaimed by evil beings. Beings who unleash terror upon Jacob and his family. Now he must journey to a real haunted house to save his first love and fight for his life.

    They have taken over the biggest city and renamed it Underworld. My mission in life is to rid the world of the vermin that took everything away from me. When you want to kill a snake you crush the head, so King of vampires, I am coming for you. Even if it's the last thing I do, the sharp end of my sword will be the last thing YOU see. JAKE Being the prince comes with certain responsibilities, killing the threats to my race is the biggest responsibility of all. When my father sent me on yet another clean-up mission, I never thought that I would want to protect instead of eliminate my target. When push comes to shove, I don’t know who I'll stand by- my father, or the woman I've come to love.

    My entire life has been filled with stories of our warring covens. We tenuously coexist in the New England city of Eaton Falls, where the locals think we're merely the stuff of fairy tales and horror movies. We live life as the mortals do, keeping our magic behind the scenes. Everything is fine until the day I wake up inside notorious Eaton Manor, in the bed of none other than the sexy and terrifying head vampire, Augustus Rainier, with no memory of how I got there. His presence makes my skin tingle and my heart beat just a little faster. I know the inherent danger of associating with violent, often unpredictable vampires. I've got bigger problems, though, when I discover my coven is in hiding, leaving me on my own. When danger shows up at Eaton Manor, it becomes clear it's not only the witches in trouble. Both covens need to decide: do we fight separate battles against the same enemy or break every rule in our history and join forces to defeat a common foe? The other major question—will possessive and domineering Augustus let me go when this is over? Never Trust A Guy With Fangs is an MM paranormal romance. It is book one in the Covens of Eaton Falls series featuring a rebellious twink of a witch with eternal optimism, an edgy vampire with a strong mistrust of witches, two stubborn and quirky covens, a threat from an unknown enemy, and a dangerous desire that could tear apart tradition, all in a beautiful New England backdrop. Each book features a new couple with a guaranteed HEA but the series must be read in order.

    It is a work of love of nine best-selling and award-winning authors. A collection of short stories by nine best-selling authors with a Mother's Day theme.

    In a twisted world, Benji is alone. After the disapperance of his brother, Noah, he becomes invisible to the people he knows. All except for the mysterious candy shop owner who calls himself 'The Dream-Maker'. Beckoning to him, the man declares he can fill his nightmarish life with dreams. All with just a piece of candy. After experiencing the taste for himself, Benji's nightmares become a reality and he learns that this mysterious man may have ties with his brother. Determined to find him, he leaves his home and falls into a bitter world that doesn't belong to him. There he finds the others who are battling their own nightmares and trying to leave, only to be thrown from dream to dream. Escaping is key or you will become Lost, fighting against a husk of yourself until you've been buried under.Sensitive themes and adult situations included.

    Winged serpents as large as continents, as well as those tiny enough to perch on the fingertip of a young girl. Dragons who inhabit the Wild West, Victorian London, Brooklyn, and a post-apocalyptic Earth. Scaly beasts who fight in the boxing ring, celebrate Christmas, and conquer the vast void of outer space. There are rockstars who meddle with dragon magic, clever and conniving shapeshifters, and powerfully exotic hybrids. Science fiction, urban fantasy, mystery, western, epic fantasy, YA fantasy...no matter the setting or the genre—here be dragons!Join Asimov's Readers Award winner Timons Esaias, science fiction author Heidi Ruby Miller, post-apocalyptic author J. Thorn, along with K.W. Taylor, Sean Gibson and more as they put their personal twist on the usual dragon tale.Also, check out the authors' behind-the-scenes articles for a peek into the creative processes that led to the creation of these "Dragons of a Different Tail".