Misleading wind vampires. And a fortune in forgotten gold. Traveling to the most remote region of China certainly wasn’t what Ben Vecchio had in mind for his summer vacation, but when Tenzin suggested a quick trip, he could hardly turn down a chance to keep her out of trouble and practice the Mandarin he still struggled with in class. Of course, Tenzin might not have been clear about everything travel entailed.Driving a truck full of rotting vegetables and twenty million in gold from Kashgar to Shanghai was only the start. If Ben can keep the treasure away from grasping immortals, the reward will be more than worth the effort. But when has travel with a five-thousand-year-old wind vampire ever been simple?“What’s on the agenda for tonight?”“I thought we’d go into Shanghai. Eat some fish. See the lights.”“Okay.”“Then maybe lure a traitor into the open before he steals my gold.”Ben paused, thought, then gave her a nod. “Sure, sounds like fun.”At least he was practicing his Chinese. Right?SHADOWS AND GOLD is a prequel novella in the Elemental Legacy series.

    As a vampire who's never fit in with her human family, it's the one place she can truly be herself. But when a mysterious new guy arrives at camp, Della’s whole world is thrown into turmoil. Chase is a vampire with secrets, who knows more than he’s telling. But the more time she spends with him, the more she begins to trust this attractive stranger—and feel drawn to him. But romance is the last thing she wants—as she keeps telling Steve, the hunky shapeshifter who won’t stop trying to win her heart. And if Della isn't careful, he just might succeed.　 When a new case puts everyone she cares about in danger, Della’s determined to do everything she can to save them . . . even if it means teaming up with Steve and Chase, who leave her more confused than ever. With their lives on the line, will Della and her friends survive—with their hearts intact?

    A mother. A slave. A monster. A survivor. Descended into madness. Forged in fire and darkness, she became one of the fiercest warriors the immortal world had ever known.But in the beginning, there was a girl.THE BRONZE BLADE is a novella of approximately 100 pages.WARNING: The Bronze Blade contains scenes of graphic violence and abuse, and is recommended for adult readers only.

    In Snafu, a young Jane shows up for her internship with a securities firm. But before she even gets her foot in the door, she’s accosted by two street toughs and is forced to draw on her new-found Beast-magic to defend herself… In Black Water, Jane encounters a dire situation involving an escaped prisoner and endangered hostages. With a helpful—and oddly sane—werewolf, Jane goes after the criminals, but can she stop them in time to bring the kidnapped women home alive? In Off the Grid, Jane goes on what looks like a simple mission for the Knoxville blood-master—finding a missing Mithran. Her search leads Jane to a young woman named Nell, a woman with a scarred past and a strange power, a woman who may hold the key to saving the missing vampire, if Jane can convince her to assist.Includes an exclusive preview of the Jane Yellowrock novel, Broken Soul, coming October 2014 from Roc!Snafu and Off the Grid are never before published.The story Black Water was previously published as an Audible Audio Edition.

     Book 1, Awakened. Traumatized by her past, and struggling to move on from it, Sera has spent the past three years of college hiding herself from the world and content to stay that way. A chance encounter with Liam shatters her sheltered world, leaving her stunned and shaken by the strange feelings and emotions he arises in her, feelings she never thought she would experience and that frighten her in their intensity. Harboring a dark and deadly secret of his own, Liam knows that he should stay away from Sera; that he will only bring her more hurt, but he is irresistibly drawn to her and unable to deny himself the pleasure that only she can bring to him. But when their pasts collide with their present, and Liam’s true nature is revealed, will their love for each other be enough, or will they be torn apart forever? Book 2, Destined. Terrified of becoming mated like her parents, Isabelle has locked herself away in order to avoid their fate. She is content to stay sheltered amongst her family, hidden away as she lives out her days away from the human race, and the world. Despite her determination to remain alone, her world is rocked when a person from her parent’s past arrives at their door, bringing with them the powerful, and stunning vampire Stefan. Though Stefan is not expecting to arrive at a nest full of vampires, he is immediately drawn to the vibrant, often defiant, and willful Isabelle. To his surprise, Isabelle does everything in her power to avoid him, and her desire for him. No matter how hard she tries to fight it though, Isabelle begins to realize that trying to deny her destiny may just destroy them both, as there are some things that cannot be stopped. But just as she begins to let her guard down, Stefan’s dark and deadly past catches up to him and threatens to destroy them both. Book 3, Untamed. His entire life Ethan has been keeping his more violent urges a secret from his family. They all think he is just antisocial, what they don’t know is that every day he struggles not to give into his growing desire to kill. Looking to escape for just a little bit and hoping that a change of scenery will help him, he agrees to join Isabelle and Stefan in Bermuda. What he doesn’t expect is for Emma to walk into his life and change it in ways that he’d never anticipated. Just when he finally begins to find some peace in his life, a dangerous threat from Emma’s past arrives. Ethan is willing to do anything to keep Emma safe, even if it means giving into the brutal nature he’s fought so hard to keep at bay. Giving in a little though, may mean giving in for forever, if he is unable to bring himself back from the darkness that has always enticed him. Due to language and sexual content this book is recommended for readers 18+ Edited by Leslie Mitchell Cover art by ebooklaunch

    There are two alternate cover editions here and here.Don’t miss the first four volumes of the unforgettable Dark Protectors series:Fated, Claimed, Tempted, HuntedDriven by prophecy, the Dark Protectors are male vampires, fearless and born to mate with human females—for eternity. Talen Kayrs is on a mission, and once Cara Paulsen takes him as her mate, nothing can stop the force of his desire… Vampire king Dage Kayrs knows that when he encounters the brilliant geneticist Emma Paulsen, the power of their coming together will never be decoded… When bodyguard Max Petrovsky is sent to rescue Sarah Pringle from the evil Kurjans chasing her, he’s willing to go far beyond the call of duty… It’s taken over a century for ultimate soldier Connor Kayrs to consummate his union with the powerful witch Moira Dunne, but the time has come… Ready or not, the Dark Protectors are turning up the heat! “If you want hot, sexy, dangerous romance…this series is for you.” —Paranormal Haven“Hot and fast from beginning to end.”—Kate Douglas on Fated“Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.”—Publishers Weekly on Claimed400,000 Words

    She takes a vacation from magic, but magic refuses to leave her in peace. The fey world draws her back in more so than ever before. In the midst of all the mayhem, she meets Kane Ice. He's human, meaning he's forbidden fruit, for the fey world has laws against immortals and mortals. Worried her world will either get him killed or leave him with scars he'll never overcome, she keeps pushing him away. Kane refuses to be deterred though. He loves the girl he believes is meant for him.Dark secrets emerge all around the two of them, putting them both in the line of fire and destroying the beauty of their love. The question is, how strong is their love?

    Then in 1958, Underwood lay down to rest for fifty years, and the world moved on without him. Now, upon arising, Underwood finds the Flinch family is not what it was, and service is the last thing on the mind of his would-be servant.Underwood and Flinch is a free podcast novel and is available to download from www.UnderwoodandFlinch.com

    Usually, he moves on, a nameless savior like a ghost in the night. But this time he can t seem to forget the woman who rewarded him with a sensuous kiss after he rescued her from a trio of vampires. While Richart knows that loving a human can only bring trouble, the taste of forbidden lust is too great to resistJenna never imagined she d end up a single mom working overtime to put her son through school. But she might have daydreamed once that a devastatingly gorgeous Frenchman would sweep her off her feet. Now that a package of tall, dark, and handsome seems intent on doing just that, doctors are telling her she may not have long to live. But Richart is telling her just the opposite. All she has to do is abandon her humanityIncludes a special sneak peek of Night Unbound

    The alternate cover edition is here.Caleb Donovan was never meant to be a prophet. At heart he's a conqueror, his appetites far more carnal than spiritual. He's not inclined to repress his passions and surrender to fate. After all, that's what cost him Lily—three centuries ago. She married another, because it was ordained. Now that he's in the same benighted calling—and forced into proximity with her—all the old desires are roaring back to life. . .After widowhood and centuries of celibacy, Lily is eager to explore the wild side of life, except now she's vulnerable to another forced relationship, with an enemy. But this time she's determined to choose her own path. And if hot, furious Caleb comes charging to the rescue, it might just change both their destinies. . .Love is about to start conquering. . .

    I am a vampire, and a murderer.Having betrayed the trust of my own kind and that of the enemies I sold myself to, I have three days left to live. I stare at the girl in the cell opposite mine. Mona, she calls herself. A witch born without magic.She might be my key to freedom, but I should know to stay away. I should know: some scars are etched too deep to heal.

    Two handwritten words near the top haunt her. "Little Bird." Her mother's nickname for her. Only, Franki's mother disappeared without a trace exactly three years ago to the day. And the nightclub doesn’t seem to exist. Who sent the dark gift? Franki's need to answer this question leads her to the doorway of a strange and glamorous new world. A world her mother went to great lengths to keep hidden. A world someone desperately wants Franki to discover, where forbidden romance and dangerous truths await. You do NOT need to have read the original Peachville series to understand this one! Sacrifice Me is a serial new adult paranormal romance with twists and turns that will pull you in and keep you guessing until the last installment. There are six episodes total, each about 60-80 pages long. This is a box set of all 6 episodes.

    Yeah, she’s the Goddess of the Underworld, harbinger of all things evil and deadly, yadda, yadda . . . but she’s also crazy fun! While minding her own business in Giza, Egypt, around 3000 BC (give or take a few centuries), she spots the hottest mortal her immortal eyes have ever seen. And he’s not just any guy—he’s the strong, powerful pharaoh who’s fallen madly in love with her. But when he kills her pet unicorn, Cimil vows revenge, even if takes thousands of years to get even.When Roberto meets Cimil, the king knows she’s his soul mate. It isn’t just her beautiful eyes or gorgeous body, but the godly power he feels simmering just beneath her fun-loving surface. They were the perfect couple . . . until the dead unicorn thing. Now after four thousand years, Roberto crosses paths with Cimil again, and his love for her is stronger than ever. But can he prove that he can once again be trusted with her heart?

    Book 1, Captured. Taken from her beloved family and woods, Aria’s biggest fear is not the imminent death facing her, but that she will be chosen as a blood slave for a member of the ruling vampire race. Aria’s world is turned upside down when a vampire named Braith steps forward to claim her. He delays her execution, but Aria knows it’s only a matter of time before he drains her, and destroys her. Aria is determined to hate the prince, but his strange kindness, and surprising gentleness astonish her. Torn between her loyalties to the rebellion, and her growing love for her greatest enemy, Aria struggles to decide between everything she has ever known, and a love she never dreamed of finding. Book 2, Renegade. Though she is free of the palace, rescued from her position as a blood slave, Aria is haunted by the memories of Braith, the prince that betrayed her and shattered her heart. Every day is a struggle to get through, and the only solace she is able to find is with Max, her best friend, and fellow captive. Aria slowly begins to salvage the broken parts of her wounded spirit by throwing herself into the wonder of the woods she had so greatly missed. Her world is thrown into a tailspin again though when a marauding group of vampires destroy the caves she had found temporary shelter in. Scattered about the forest, seeking to stay hidden and find her family, Aria is stunned when Braith, the monster that savaged her heart, reappears. Book 3, Refugee. Whispers, rumors, and horror stories abound about The Barrens and the strange creatures that lurk within them. Determined to find the remaining vampires that stood against his father in the war, Braith knows that it’s dangerous to enter the inhospitable land, but that they must if they are to have a chance at gaining allies to help overthrow the king. Aria is fearful of entering into the land she’s heard nothing but cautionary tales about, but she’s determined to help Braith locate the vampires that may help them with their cause. She is fascinated and amazed by the world they uncover within. However, the more immersed they become in a world, the more she realizes that it won’t be the war, or even the king that will eventually tear her and Braith apart. It will be her. Book 4, Salvation. Imprisoned by Caleb and at the mercy of the king, Aria is determined not to let them break her. Tormented by the loss of Aria, Braith is forced to choose between his need to rescue her, and the impending rebel war he’s been chosen to lead. Fighting against the darkness which threatens to drag him into its tempting depths, Braith struggles not to become like the one thing he hates the most, his father. Faced with their own separate challenges, Aria and Braith must come to terms with who they are, what they want, and the likelihood that they can never be together as the inevitable war looms on the horizon. A war that all of them will fight but not all of them will survive. Book 5, Redemption. A year has passed since the war against Jack’s father. Having left the palace behind in order to ensure that the outer towns are obeying the new laws, Jack struggles to come to terms with the grief that drove him from the palace in the first place. That is, until he encounters Hannah. Growing up in the small town of Chippman, Hannah had long ago accepted the fact that she would never leave. When Jack walks into her life, she quickly realizes that not everything is what she’d believed it to be. Knowing that Jack will reject her if he learns the truth about her, Hannah struggles to fight her growing attraction to him. For though the town of Chippman seems normal, its residents harbor secrets that they’ve taken great pains to keep hidden.

    . . the ties that bind. Friendship, duty, blood. TREACHERY . . . when friendship is abused, duty turns to burden, and blood is not enough. UNFORGIVEN . . . because there are some things that can never be forgotten. Allegiance . . . Treachery . . . Unforgiven.War is imminent, and a spy has infiltrated Raphael’s estate. But his target is not Raphael; it’s his sister, Alexandra, whose earlier duplicity nearly cost Cyn her life. Raphael and Cyn are determined to play the spy’s game, traveling to Mexico to discover who their enemy is and just how far he’ll go to win. But once Raphael finds his sister, can he take the chance that she won’t betray him again?

    

    Can he help the Dragon being hunted on his patch? He certainly has the means at his disposal...if they can find it first...before the dark magic-wielding Witches and their Vampire cohorts. After seeing the magnificent beast with his own eyes he can't turn from the task, even if he wanted to. Especially as his Sire, Josef, gives him a direct command to find the Dragon and keep it safe. No matter the cost. With rogue Vampires and Witches on its trail, it's only a matter of time before they capture it. That's not something Ronan will allow...not on his watch! He will do whatever it takes to find and save the Dragon, using every powerful being at his disposal, including the dark and dangerous Creed.

    He’s even more…Who is Chase Tallman, the newest member of Shadow Falls? What made him into the sexy, mysterious vampire he is today? And what led him to Della Tsang?Step back in time and unearth the secrets that haunt him. The secret of how he became a vampire—and how he knows so much about being reborn. Secrets about his first love, his family--and what steers him toward Della, the beautiful, complicated girl he just can’t seem to stay away from. The one who makes him want things he thought he’d given up on long ago.It all began with a research study, a palm reader, and a plane crash that sent him on a quest…for a love that’s unbreakable.

    Sometimes you get what you ask for.Sixteen-year-old Madison Banner had the perfect life: a good home, great friends, and loving parents. Everything was normal, until she overheard that she had been adopted.After confronting her parents, Madison was left with more questions than what had been answered. Rules were set. She would be told the truth after she graduated -- two years.As Madison pries into the secrets of her heritage, she discovers more than she ever bargained for. Strange things begin to happen. Dreams of a mysterious nightly visitor seem all too real. A power within her awakens. There was more handed down through her DNA than dark hair and purple eyes. She has been given a destiny, whether she wanted it or not.Kismet is the first novel in the follow-up-series to K.A. Poe’s Nevermore, but can be read as a stand-alone series. This novel is approximately 70,000 words in length (340 pages).

    Known for his skill in the field, fate leads him to an unexpected position. He becomes the personal guard for a young Princess, and the mentor for her best friend: a strong-willed wild girl. When the rules that he has held strong to for so long are challenged, will he be able to choose between duty & destiny? *Mature scenes marked*Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Rose H., Dimitri B. - Chapters: 25 - Words: 86,239 - Updated: Dec 14, 2014 - Published: Jun 29, 2014 - Status: Complete - id: 10495527https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10495527...

    Book 5 in the series, Redemption, is a spinoff standalone novel that will be released on June 10th, 2014. Book 1, Captured. Captured, taken from her beloved family and woods, Aria’s biggest fear is not the imminent death facing her, but that she will be chosen as a blood slave for a member of the ruling vampire race. Aria’s world is turned upside down when a vampire named Braith steps forward to claim her. He delays her execution, but Aria knows it’s only a matter of time before he drains her, and destroys her. Aria is determined to hate the prince, but his strange kindness, and surprising gentleness astonish her. Torn between her loyalties to the rebellion, and her growing love for her greatest enemy, Aria struggles to decide between everything she has ever known, and a love she never dreamed of finding. Book 2, Renegade. Though she is free of the palace, rescued from her position as a blood slave, Aria is haunted by the memories of Braith, the prince that betrayed her and shattered her heart. Every day is a struggle to get through, and the only solace she is able to find is with Max, her best friend, and fellow captive. Aria slowly begins to salvage the broken parts of her wounded spirit by throwing herself into the wonder of the woods she had so greatly missed. Her world is thrown into a tailspin again though when a marauding group of vampires destroy the caves she had found temporary shelter in. Scattered about the forest, seeking to stay hidden and find her family, Aria is stunned when Braith, the monster that savaged her heart, reappears. Book 3, Refugee. Whispers, rumors, and horror stories abound about The Barrens and the strange creatures that lurk within them. Determined to find the remaining vampires that stood against his father in the war, Braith knows that it’s dangerous to enter the inhospitable land, but that they must if they are to have a chance at gaining allies to help overthrow the king. Aria is fearful of entering into the land she’s heard nothing but cautionary tales about, but she’s determined to help Braith locate the vampires that may help them with their cause. She is fascinated and amazed by the world they uncover within. However, the more immersed they become in a world that she doesn’t entirely understand, the more she realizes that it won’t be the war, or even the king that will eventually tear her and Braith apart. It will be her. Book 4, Salvation. Imprisoned by Caleb and at the mercy of the king, Aria is determined not to let them break her. However, the more atrocities she witnesses, the more she realizes there are some horrors no one can withstand, and sometimes survival isn’t always the best option. Tormented by the loss of Aria, Braith is forced to choose between his need to rescue her, and the impending rebel war he’s been chosen to lead. Fighting against the darkness which threatens to drag him into its tempting depths, Braith struggles not to become like the one thing he hates the most, his father. Faced with their own separate challenges, Aria and Braith must come to terms with who they are, what they want, and the likelihood that they can never be together as the inevitable war looms on the horizon. A war that all of them will fight but not all of them will survive. Mature YA/New Adult. These books contain some language, violence, and sexual situations. Recommended for ages 16+. Edited by Leslie Mitchell. Cover art by ebook launch.

    Joe Coffin is on his way. And he's mad as hell.Joe Coffin is fresh out of jail, but going straight is the last thing on his mind. The sickos who murdered his wife and child are still out there, and he’s going to get revenge.The problem is, Joe Coffin is in much deeper than he realizes, and his wife might not be as dead as he believes.Violent, gory, profane and explicit, Joe Coffin is for mature readers only.Written in serial form, there are four episodes in Season One, each available individually or as a complete set at a significant price saving.

     I am Chief Enforcer for the Vampire Council. In nearly two hundred fifty years, I've seen just about everything. Until I was proven very, very wrong. The peace treaty between vampires and werewolves is relatively new and extremely fragile. After a werewolf's body turns up in a Texas coastal swamp, drained of blood and with fang marks on its neck, Adam Chessman, the Vampire Council's Chief Enforcer, is dispatched to investigate. The local pack wants Adam dead, in retribution for their loss. The local pack is the least of Adam's worries. With the help of an extremely unusual shapeshifter, Adam is forced to hunt the impossible. It isn't just the peace treaty between paranormal races that's at stake. Ultimately, all of mankind could be destroyed.

    Her search leads Jane to a young woman named Nell, a woman with a scarred past and a strange power, a woman who may hold the key to saving the missing vampire, if Jane can convince her to assist.

    Heck, I don’t know of any girl that would have been prepared for those two.There was nothing to prepare any of us for the things that go bump in the night, or the creatures who have been hiding in the background that emerged when civilization collapsed.No, an apocalyptic event is just a set-up for things in our world to be shaken AND stirred.What will come out of this mess, remains to be seen.I’ll give more details soon, gotta go…~Emma*Reader Advisory* This is a paranormal urban fantasy with strong themes of violence and sexual situations that are only suitable for readers over the age of 18. If you do not like dark romance, this is not the book for you. There are no zombies in this book. It is adult.

    Forced to flee when her life was threatened, they now return to America--Cora, to her final semester in college and her wedding plans, and Dorian, to his businesses and research.Cora struggles to make her two lives work--the ordinary one, with its demands of college and friends, and the extraordinary one, full of the frightening depths and challenges of her relationship with Dorian and the hidden and deadly dangers of his world.Their wedding is to be the event of the century, a stake in the heart of the anti-human vampire faction. But events are unfolding quickly, and when threats turn into action, everything is put in jeopardy.

    He spent his life training toward one goal: the protection of one of those blood drinkers, Arianna Grace. But what is he supposed to do when the blue-eyed girl of the legends doesn’t need him anymore? What does his life mean then? How is a guy supposed to move on when the girl he has yearned over for a decade has chosen someone else?Before he can even start to figure out his new life without Arianna, Devin has to deal with another problem. He needs to take care of some unfinished business with a night human he has known for less than a month, but with whom he is magically bound.Vanessa McKinny has promised that she knows a way to undo the spell she placed on Devin to save his life. Devin would do anything to break the bond to be free of her, even if it means traveling to the sidhe village, a place inhabited by a race of night humans that has not had a day human visitor in more than a hundred years. If he doesn’t want to get stuck, he must work with Nessa to find a way to break the bond. Only then can Devin have time to get back to finding his new goal in life, unless he discovers that his path lies with the sidhe.

    Death Returns: With most of the Viltarans now dead, Natalie Pierce and her small band of friends must find a way to return home. It will be up to them to stop their remaining enemies from turning Earth into a ruined wasteland. Once more, Nat must come to the rescue of the very species that she has begun to loathe. Even worse, she will come face to face with the man who betrayed her and all but destroyed her kind. She might not have control of her own destiny but Nat would be the one to decide the fate of her betrayer. Death Conquers: Grieving for Luc, Natalie Pierce is forced by fate to once more come to the rescue of the human race. Her new aquatic adversaries are far more dangerous than anything she has ever encountered before and she needs all the assistance she can find to take them down. Nat must take steps she never thought were possible to combat the rising menace. Her conscience is torn between her personal morals and her role as Mortis. Her job is to safeguard the humans, but at what cost to herself? Death Reigns: Natalie and her friends have saved Earth and its inhabitants from vampire, clone and alien invasions, yet their task still isn't finished. She and her small army of vampires must eradicate yet another undead horde. Her dreams have given her hints and clues about their new enemies, but they are still largely a mystery. Nat has been advised by Fate itself that the new undead creatures are only part of the final task that she must face. The greatest threat to humanity still awaits. This time, she must conquer it alone. The ordeals that Natalie has suffered in the past have given her the power to overcome this new and final menace, if only she can figure out how to utilize her talents to their fullest.

    Death Devours: With the threat of the First now behind her, Natalie Pierce has little time to celebrate before yet another problem arises. By killing the first vampire ever made, she inadvertently set his ancient enemies free. Ten withered, starving creatures have now been unleashed from forty thousand years of forced entombment.Only Natalie and her vampire kin have the strength and speed to eradicate the inundation of fledgling undead that are about to rise. The last thing Nat ever wanted to do was rule but destiny cannot be denied. In her role as Mortis, she must bring her kin together or the entire human population will be destroyed. Somehow, she must find a way for the Japanese and European vampire nations to put aside their ancient enmity and work together for a common cause.Death Betrays: Having destroyed a horde of fledgling vampires with the help of her friends and allies, Natalie Pierce’s hunt still isn't over. Their foe has fled from Africa with the intention of creating a new army of undead slaves to turn the human race into their cattle. Nat begins to feel uneasy about the fragile alliance between the Japanese and European vampire nations as well as the truce they have with the human soldiers. Both she and Kokoro know that death and darkness awaits their kind. A betrayal is coming that will tear their alliances apart. Their fate has been decided but neither yet knows exactly how or when their dwindling species will be decimated. Death Banishes: Evicted from their own world by the humans that they had twice saved, Natalie Pierce and her few remaining kin float in the void of space inside the ship that has become an icy tomb. Rescue comes in the form of an alien spacecraft and Nat and her friends are soon facing adversaries that they have never encountered before. Their dwindling species is on the brink of extinction and it quickly becomes apparent that their new enemies would be only too happy to finish them off once and for all.

    But with Ursula’s old fashioned Chinese parents arriving in town for the traditional wedding, chaos soon breaks out—with Oliver always one step away from accidentally revealing to his soon-to-be in-laws that he and his extended Scanguards family are vampires.And midst all the chaos and confusion, a stalker lurks and threatens to tear Ursula and Oliver apart before they can blood-bond.

    Enter the dangerous, mysterious world of the Louisiana bayou, a haunted land where vampires are more than myths and the hot nights are made for passion. An ancient vampire has coveted Jordyn Leahy since she was a child, haunting her sleep, demanding her soul and her flesh. After decades of silence, he has returned to ruthlessly claim the woman who once denied him. Only the aloof and mysterious Eric holds the key to her survival...or does he?Haunted by a darkness he can't escape, Eric Hunter will do whatever it takes to find his missing brother, even if it means teaming up with a bold, sassy woman who awakens in him the dark cravings he has denied for so long.As the deep of night closes in, Jordyn and Eric must fight the battle of their lives, in a quest for survival in a world where hunger rules, desire destroys, and eternity means no second chances. Love is their only chance, but love is the most dangerous risk of all.

    But she never would predict where it takes her--on the run, across state lines, into a secret lair, and against a vampire mob boss. But the greatest ride of all is the trip her heart takes with the roguish Levi Harris.Werewolf Levi Harris has a habit of going off half-cocked and getting into trouble. But this time, the trouble just might prove fatal. He’s stolen a trove of information from a powerful vampire mafia network, and they won’t rest until they get it back—and get revenge. His only chance of survival is to extract the information and put it to use before the bad guys catch up with him.Curvy bombshell Harper Bailey is a good girl with a weak spot for bad boys. When Levi appears, she thinks her dreams have just rolled up on the back of a motorcycle. Little does she know that he’s about to hijack her car and take her straight into the crossfire. But Levi himself might just prove the greatest danger of all….

    Unfortunately her Vampire after-life is a big mystery. The ones that know are out to kill her for being turned by a rogue and her allies happen to be her food. In order to survive the Vampire Nation, Kim will have to outsmart and out think her enemies. Their big mistake; underestimating a black woman with the will to survive. CREATURE OF THE NIGHT; In this second novel Kim finds herself girlfriend of Tony and mated to the dangerous Elder Council Member, Alexis, whose betrayal haunts her…until she learns the truth. Her discovery sends her on a journey through Europe, and in touch with new Supernaturals. But could one of them be Paul? THE RETURN OF ALEXIS; Now is the time for Alexis to seek vengeance on those that have betrayed him, and in doing so will he demand what he feels is rightfully his; Kim…?

    The Vampire, Aefre, has been rescued from her evil immortal sibling by the man who turned her, Constantine. She is recovering at his castle in the Tuscan hills, battling to overcome the trauma of her capture and torture. With her sire’s help, she eventually returns to herself and tries to claim back her life, only to find she doesn’t know what her place is anymore. Constantine struggles as he watches his beloved flounder not knowing what to do to help her. His own darkness has crept back over him and he needs her light to push it away. When she returns to him he vows to give her everything her heart desires, knowing she is the only woman that can please him, but when he learns of her deceit he takes matters into his own hands and deceives her in return. In this first volume of The Early Years they both fight to once again find and hold onto the happiness they are seeking in each other. Will they ever be together again after a century apart, or will their own demons get in the way of their happiness? *The Early Years series takes place before the Forever Series begins, however it is an entirely separate series and can be read and enjoyed without reading Forever.*

    Now, emerged from the shadows, the Breed faces enemies on both sides—human and vampire alike. No one knows that better than Lazaro Archer, one of the eldest, most powerful of his kind. His beloved Breedmate and family massacred by a madman twenty years ago, Lazaro refuses to open his heart again.Sworn to his duty as the leader of the Order’s command center in Italy, the last thing the hardened warrior wants is to be tasked with the rescue and safekeeping of an innocent woman in need of his protection. But when a covert mission takes a deadly wrong turn, Lazaro finds himself in the unlikely role of hero with a familiar, intriguing beauty he should not desire, but cannot resist.Melena Walsh has never forgotten the dashing Breed male who saved her life as a child. But the chivalrous hero of her past is in hard contrast to the embittered, dangerous man on whom her safety now depends. And with an unwanted—yet undeniable—desire igniting between them, Melena fears that Lazaro’s protection may come at the price of her heart….

    Never easily fitting in with anyone anywhere, she feels most at ease in silence, among stacks of books. Sam believes in leaving fantasy and drama to the characters in her beloved novels. But one night when she leaves work late, she finds herself center stage in a tale of vengeance and terror.Samantha is rescued from a gang of vampires by Phoenix, a mysterious and otherworldly man. Suddenly her paranormal adventures take a far more extraordinary turn than any story she’s ever read. Phoenix, her savior, is actually a vampire as well, tasked with stopping his peers from killing. With no possibility of returning to her former life, Sam becomes his assistant. Together they investigate a series of mysterious disappearances and attempt to save the human race from a horrible fate. Battling vampires thrills and empowers Sam, but where does she stand with supernatural Phoenix? Could Phoenix, through their work together, become a different man?

    True, he may appear a little unconventional—not to mention unconventionally little—even for a gargoyle. But what Levet lacks in height he makes up for in loyalty, and being banned from the festivities surrounding the Queen of Weres’ new pups is quite unfair.So when a beautiful Christmas angel begs for help in fulfilling her duties, Levet has nothing better to do than agree. Armed with a magical wand, Levet confronts Damon, a pureblood Were intent on seizing the throne. Challenging the King will put the pups at risk—and drive away Damon’s potential mate, Gia. Who better to convince Damon to choose love, not war, than a gargoyle expert in amour? With a little magic, and a lot of Levet, this may yet be a truly wonderful Christmas time.

    A prisoner of a rogue Wolf. Her life is a living hell until she reaches the point where she longs for death to take her. Two powerful Vampires, Vlad and Zach, are on the hunt for this Wolf, and finding him ends in a bloody fight to the death. Only Zach's vast Vampire abilities alert them to Irina's whereabouts. They find her, bloodied and broken...and newly turned. With no other option, they take the young woman to their home, Unity, where she refuses to be separated from Vlad. The Vampire reluctantly lets her stay in his home and all too soon he realises he feels for her things that no Vampire should for a Wolf. This is the story of Vlad and Irina from the Defender's Blood series of books. Here you find out exactly how things were for them in the beginning.

    Impassioned. Impossibly sexy. These vampires are masters of seduction, delightfully dark creatures with insatiable appetites who are hungry for more than just hot blood. Let them lure you with their magnetic gaze, their fascinating charm, their intoxicating bite, into a dark, delicious world that has everything you CRAVE. Sink your teeth into this quintessential boxed set collection of eight vampire romance novels filled with exquisite obsession and dark desire from some of your favorite USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors.If you enjoyed THIRST and HUNGER, this boxed set will be everything you CRAVE!Beholden by Marian Tee - 18-year-old Zari, pet to Alexandru, a powerful, gorgeous vampire, is torn. Everyone tells her she has to be a perfect pet, but why bother when her Master seems bent on replacing her?Her Vampire Mate by Tabitha Conall - Werewolf Jennalynn discovers the perfect way to ruin a job...find out her competition is her mate. And worse, a vampire. Thrown together, they team up, not knowing that hidden danger lurks.Her Bark His Bite by A.E. Grace - Lillian doesn't believe in monsters... but vampires exist. One of them turned a child. She vows to hunt him down! Allied with a gorgeous vampire, she never expects to start falling in love with him...Devil's Descent II: Impure by Claudia D. Christian - Lily Walker is contemplating murder. Pureblood vampire Julian Douglas is contemplating the same. Both will realize love and hate aren't so simple when obsession itself can't be killed so easily...The Blood of Angels by Selena Kitt - Everything you've ever heard about fairies, angels and vampires is wrong. Zeph knows what he is, but Sam doesn't have a clue. She's about to find out the brightest lights cast the darkest shadows.Blood Struck by Michelle Fox - In a world where vampires are real, blood is a financial asset and sex mixed with blood commands the highest price. As for love...it can kill you.Thrall by Abigail Graham - Christine is a vampiric thrall without a master. By night she hunts, by day she hides, and with every setting of the sun hope slips further away until a mysterious stranger claims her as his ownKnight Fall by Alexis Dare - Sometimes things that go bump in the night aren't supernatural. Vampire Detectives Knight & Fall are chasing a killer. As they discover clues, they find that sometimes love and murder go hand in hand.

    Although his flesh has healed, the scars hide a broken spirit.Juliana Duffy is a survivor. She owns a florist shop and continues to play piano in spite of her deafness. Her prophetic dreams warn her of coming death and show her the faces of two men: one a customer and one a handsome stranger.After hearing her music, Colin finds himself drawn to this woman who refuses to be defined by her injury. As an ancient enemy emerges and threatens her safety, Colin will need to learn Juliana's secret to overcome his wounds, and regain his strength.But falling for a mortal could be the greatest risk of all...

    He was a vampire who now was one of New York’s finest. He’s faced with a dilemma, his current lover is pushing him to turn her, she’s one of the cities’ ADA’s. Royce already has three vampire beauties running around the city who owed their immortality to him, did he need another? His current human lover, Beth Ann has taken hold of him in a way he never expected. Vampires weren’t supposed to fall in love. Was it love? He’d find out soon enough.Meet Lucinda, Magenta and Dahlia his three children. Royce will release them; it is after all the twenty-first century. One will fall in love with a warlock, one a jackal and one with a shape-shifter. Will any of them find redemption? Or will their desire always be of blood?

    It will see them groveling, begging, pleading…on their freaking knees. No, that would be letting them off too easily…crawling over hot coals…naked. New Moon is the final episode and is approximately 31,000 words/124 pages The story contains strong sexual themes/language and is not intended for readers under the age of 18. (M/F/M)

    James’ introduction to the world of the supernatural was traumatic to say the least. Betrayed by the man she could have loved, she was held captive and used by Dark vampires as a pawn against her best friend, Skye Morrison. Being abused and violated by the vampires was devastating, but learning she has lost everything she values in this world because of Skye’s secrets, just might destroy her.Called upon by Skye to rescue a girl he barely knew, Dean Cruz and his werewolf pack fight to save Nikki St. James. With her world shattered and nowhere else to go, he takes her in and vows to protect her and eliminate any remaining threat. As Alpha, it’s his duty to defend and help those in need, but caring for a human outsider causes unforeseen complications and jealousy within the pack that may jeopardize Nikki’s healing and their possible future together.Will Nikki be able to survive and let go of the demons that haunt her?Can Dean earn Nikki’s trust and protect her from the potential dangers that lie ahead?

    She considers herself lucky. But what if something--or someone-- else is behind it?

    Every breath brings back the pain, the fear and the unbearable knowledge that she’ll never be the once-perfect girl everyone thought her to be. When the self-destructive fog of drugs, alcohol and meaningless sex starts to clear, Dante, a lion shifter sexier than sin itself, emerges through the darkness ready to rescue her for the second time in so many weeks.In the safety of Dante’s embrace, Hannah allows herself to become the woman she’s always wanted to be—smart, sexy, capable and empowered. His every touch electrifies. His hot, hungry kisses set her senses ablaze. As Dante masters her body, Hannah finally finds the strength to master her fears.Perfection shatters as a mysterious vampire escalates from anonymous phone calls to violent encounters. When Hannah’s enemies unite, placing both her and Dante in mortal peril, it’s going to take all of her newfound strength to face the coming darkness and save the man she loves.A Romantica® paranormal erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

    Instead of being groomed for wifehood like other girls, Leena spends her days within the walls of the Acropolis, shuffled around by the clergy and doomed to be a virgin forever. Before her ascension, Leena decides to take matters into her own hands. With the help of her father’s book of alchemy, she casts an incantation calling forth her own personal hero. But when that hero turns out to be a rogue vampyre prince with a haunted past, Leena begins to question if her feelings for him are the work of divine intervention, or a love spell gone horribly wrong.

    What they don’t know is they have been groomed for this life since the day they were born. Each possess amazing skill sets that will give them the ability to adapt and survive the new supernatural world they’ve fallen into.As the newest recruits of the PBI (Paranormal Bureau of Investigation), they learn quickly there is no learning curve, and their lives will be forever put in danger as they work side by side with their new supernatural colleagues. They have each other, and Sarah is learning she has also caught the eye of a brooding, possessive vampire who happens to be on his own road to redemption.This is the pilot episode of PBI Case Files, a new paranormal mystery novella series that is sure to keep you wondering… what if?

    Before there was a primordial species called the Vampyr, there was a celestial race begotten of gods and men. Before light battled shadow, the sacrifice became mandatory, or the first Blood Moon adorned the celestial sky... There was the Curse.A punishment.An abomination.The ultimate act of vengeance.And it was placed upon a people so corrupted by their thirst for blood and dominion that they awakened the souls of the slain ~ and became the souls of the damned. Before the Blood Curse Series, there was a beginning. BLOOD GENESIS(A short-story prequel to the Blood Curse Series)

    Twelve-year-old Willet Black was just as devastated the night the fiends slaughtered everyone he loved. Now Cody and Willet are bent on revenge, but neither of them suspects what they’re really up against.For the actors are vampires. Their thirst for human blood is insatiable. Even if word of their atrocities were to spread, it would take an army to oppose them. But it is 1885 in the wilds of New Mexico, and there is no help for Cody and Willet. The two must battle the vampires - alone - or die trying.

    But Doctor Varanus Shashavani has far more pressing concerns to worry about than a lunatic in Whitechapel. Her charitable hospital is under siege by gang lords, her English cousins are threatening to steal her inheritance, and her best friend has become obsessed with Gothic novels. To make matters worse, her son Friedrich is associating with an American who talks endlessly of wellness and yoghurt, while her bodyguard is pestering her to return home to Georgia, half a world away. It seems that everyone--friends, enemies, and "Saucy Jack" alike--have conspired to interrupt her work. But Varanus did not obtain immortality just to have mad killers and distant relations get in the way of scientific progress. Though supernatural conspiracies and all-too-human monsters confront her at every turn, Varanus will stand firm against all odds. After all, she is accustomed to fighting for what is rightfully hers.

    She falls in love with Adam, a servant’s son, and is heartbroken when her family forces her into an arranged marriage. Her husband is neither kind nor merciful, and Julia struggles to keep safe those she cares about. When tragedy strikes, a stranger arrives and offers her a deal that could forever alter her destiny. Agreement would give her what she has been denied and grant her fondest wishes: the freedom to do as she pleases and a reunion with her one true love.There’s only one catch. Accepting would also mean joining the Vampire Resistance to fight the King.This is the revised edition of Lost Soul.

    Not because she wants to hide things from him, but because her story is so unbelievable. If she tells him, she could lose him. If she doesn’t tell him, she will. On an overseas airplane ride, Clara finds a ring-sized jewelry box in William's coat. Figuring that he wants to take their relationship to the next level, Clara must decide whether or not she will open up to him. Maybe she could find a way to live happily with him without exposing her secret. Before she has a chance to decide, Clara comes face to face with an old rival who holds the key to revealing Clara's past. Will Clara be able to win over William despite the truth, or will she lose him forever?

    Her sister, Morna, was cursed into a cycle of death and repeated reincarnation by an evil witch almost seven hundred years ago. Breena, in her role as Clan Chronicler, documented those adventures in three books of the Airendell Chronicles, the first of which is Lost Wanderer Awakened. Breena also documented her own exploits during this same time period in the book The Airendell Chronicler. Breena begins the series as an 800 hundred year old virgin who is not only a powerful Spell Weaver, supernatural enforcer and the keeper of her people’s history… she’s also looking for love. But not any love will do. She’s been waiting for her one true mate. The man that fate has made just for her. The adventures truly begin for Breena when she meets her mate, Damian. He’s a very young Stone Cold vampire with a dark past and even darker appetites. The vicissitudes of Breena, her lover, friends and family make for daring adventures and hot steamy romances, often with a dark twist. The Airendell Chronicles are definitely for adult readers.Thank you for reading my book! I hope you enjoyed it. The Lost Wanderer Awakened should be available soon. I made a boo-boo and published book 1.5 before book 1. My face is red. But look for it and leave a review, I would love some feed back. Jen Bailey

     At the same time, a timid werewolf tries to retain his sanity, despite being subjected to a series of terrifying experiments. Just as he's about to give up hope, however, he meets someone who recognizes his true potential. Meanwhile, beyond the walls of Tor Cliff, the mysterious Dronigan guards his realm, picking off anyone who dares try to escape. Vampire Asylum continues the story of Abby Hart, the child born to Patrick and Sophie in the Dark Season series.

    However, raising half-breeds and training them not to hunt human is nothing compared to being hunted themselves. Whereas the parents and the pack prove willing and able to fight, B's visions as a 'Light Person' are darkened by what looms ahead. The Lokoti National Park turns into a battle ground, as the warfare of fang vs. claw takes place. Friends and family members are lost and the tribe is changed forever. Amidst the grief, further tragedy strikes with the arrival of B and Declan's third daughter. Although it seems Declan's nightmares have come true, B's real strength shines through.

    One rogue vampire. Thrown together by fate, they must break her family's curse before time runs out for them both. For nearly two centuries, every female descendant of the witch Rebecca Grey has died mysteriously at the age of twenty-one. The last of her line, Selena Grey has done everything to live a normal life. That is until she learns of the curse placed on her family. Selena's 21st birthday is coming soon and she has to find a way to break the curse and live. Decan Colt wants more than anything to be normal again. For 160 years, he has walked the earth a blood-thirsty monster, a vampire. He was traded and trained at a young age to be his mother's revenge on Rebecca Grey and her family. But when he sees his latest target, he falters. Something about Selena Grey reminds him of the humanity he thought he had lost so long ago. When Decan refuses to kill Selena, his maker decides to take matters into his own hands. Together, they must break the curse or face the wrath of an older vampire bent on vengeance. Will they be the latest victims of the Grey Curse?

    Whilst searching for her he meets Micia, a stray black cat who speaks with the stars in the night sky and knows something about the missing girl: something connected to a magic necklace, a vampire looking for his memories and a 300-years old forbidden love.

    Night's #1 bestselling "Vampire Love Story" series, including: VAMPIRE LOVE STORY Josiah Reign is a lover and a fighter. Out for a simple jog, he happens upon a young woman who needs help. So Josiah does what he does best. He takes on her attackers...all five of them, in fact. Little does Josiah know that this one act of goodwill will introduce him to a very strange world, a world of dreams...and nightmares. For this woman, Lena, is not who she seems, and her friends are the stuff of legends. Worse yet, Josiah finds himself falling for not one, but two of these deadly creatures of the night. And as Josiah suffers a devastating loss that rocks his world, he will fight for what he believes in. He will fight for his one true love. And fighting is what Josiah does best. THE WEREWOLF WHISPERER For Josiah Reign, life as he knows it has been forever changed. In two shorts months he went from unbeliever to the savior of the Mani people (a vampire race that has been living underground for 10,000 years). Now Josiah must learn to control his powerful new body, all while understanding his destiny...and falling deeper in love. Soon Josiah realizes that to understand his calling, he must save a young werewolf...a werewolf with incredible powers of his own. Along the way, alliances are forged and old enemies rise again. And when tragedy strikes, Josiah must make the ultimate choice...and face an evil far greater than anything he'd ever imagined. FOREVER AND ALWAYS Josiah heads for Europe to master his gifts. Along the way, he realizes that others just might know what he's up to. He fights off enemies from all sides. Ultimately, Goshi, the blue gnome, trains Josiah and he returns back to the states. When Josiah comes back to the states, things are not what they once were. He needs to fight for his love Lena, more than he ever has before. Two unsuspecting enemies surface and now Josiah needs to protect what is rightfully his. VAMPIRES VS. WEREWOLVES Josiah Reign is building his own Mani army to take on Krull for a future battle of epic proportions. Old and new loves reveal themselves as Josiah comes to terms with his destiny. Struggling to keep old friendships alive, Josiah finds himself in an underground, immortal, mixed martial arts fight club fighting for his life and the lives of others. Will Josiah build his army in time? Who did Lena choose? When all is said and done, who will be by Lena's side in the end? Will it be Josiah, or someone else? ONE LOVE This has never been more true than now, as Josiah ramps up his vampire and werewolf army with tactical strategies and combat techniques that will prepare him to face the evil Krull in the prophetic battle that will make or break the very survival of the Mani people. Lena, the love of Josiah's life, is pregnant and about to deliver twins who have a special destiny of their own. Josiah is awed by fatherhood, especially when one of his sons reveals a supernatural gift more powerful than Josiah ever imagined. DIVINE BLOOD Though peace and harmony have reigned for years on the island of Helena, the new governor of the island of Attica poses a threat to everything and everyone that Josiah holds dear. It's getting harder to call up an army and Josiah goes solo and dusts off his fighting skills to protect his family. He also examines his beliefs and questions the Triat's control over who lives and who dies. But who is a friend and who is a foe? After one of his sons is snatched, the clock is ticking toward the decisions that could change the dynamic of the Mani royal family forever. SONS OF JOSIAH With Jason held captive by the evil Brock, Josiah has to make a tough choice about whether to turn his other son, Joshua, into a vampire.

    Will she find a way for them to be together this time around?Back cover blurb:When Graham Logan draws the Queen of Swords, he knows he’s about to meet the love of his life. For the third time. But surrendering his heart will mean risking her life…or making her what he is--two things his beliefs won’t allow him to do.Graham rages at God: Why give her back only to take her again?Cat Fingal, the third incarnation of Graham’s other half, won’t let him slip away so easily. A white witch, she casts a spell to summon him—for answers, among other things.Graham has other problems, too. Like the seductress who wants him for herself and the dark wizard who cursed him and killed Cat the first two times.Will she find a way to save him this time around?

    the hunted. Her hate for vampires has been ingrained in her since the death of her parents. She is being forced to put aside everything she feels, so she can try to make the truce work. On top of everything else the master vampire Aubrey is forcing her to feel for him in a way she never thought she could for a vampire.

    The duty is tradition, and since the last uprising, more important than ever before - or so her parents keep telling her. But to Bianca, marriage only means one thing: being forced to choose between her two lovers. Aspen has noble blood, a kind heart, and a gentle touch that she has grown to love. Dorian comes from the lowest of Sanguini Houses, inspires fear in nearly everyone he meets, and does whatever it takes to rouse her most carnal desires. With a very public bedding ceremony set to take place before all of the Sanguini, Bianca is expected to choose just one consort to share her kingdom and her bed. The problem is that Bianca loves both of her men equally, and for different reasons. Neither Aspen nor Dorian wants to let her go, and both are determined to vie for her affections the night before the ceremony--in very different ways. Bianca invites them into her bed, knowing that this night is the last that she will spend with one of them. But as usual, each one pleases a different side of her, and she finds herself more torn than ever before. Content Warning: This novella is a non-nonsense hot read and with explicit language and material from start to finish. Although it is a romantic erotica story, the heat rating is as high as it gets. For readers 18+ only! Themes Explored in Vampire Princess Bride: Exhibitionism, voyeurism, public consummation, bondage, spanking, submission, domination, scopophilia, hematolagnia, polyamory, and much more. Book Extras: Sneak peeks and excerpts from Menage Maid Service (Menage Maids Series) and Lolly Learns a Lesson (Classroom Kink Series) Series Note: Vampire Princess Bride is a short novella. It is the first book in the Sanguine Erotica series and meant to serve as an introduction to Bianca Morvant and the world of Sanguine Erotica.

    I’m twenty one years old. I have no friends, no girlfriend, and no family. And I’m dying. These are the things Jericho has been telling himself every day since he was diagnosed with stage four Leukemia. His whole life, Jericho has felt alone and different from everyone else. Born in the woods and abandoned by his family with only a name tattooed on his arm, Jericho knows nothing of who he is. That all changes when he meets Mathias, a stranger who claims to have all the answers for Jericho and the truth of whom and what he truly is. Soon Jericho is thrown into a shadow war between vampires and discovers the real reason why he has always felt different. With the help of Mathias and his tribe of vampires including the mysterious and beautiful Sky, Jericho will rise and become the person he was meant to be.

    But what she finds instead is a house incapable of being remembered and a genteel woman seemingly trapped in a different decade. Is it Southern hospitality that draws Mara in or something far more sinister?

    As the series hits its 100th-episode milestone, this companion delves headlong into the twists and turns of each episode, exploring the layers of rich history, supernatural mythology, historical and pop culture references, and the complexities of the show’s memorable cast of characters. Add chapters on the making of the show, interviews with the people who bring Mystic Falls to life, and the intensely loyal audience that keeps it thriving, and you have a guide as compelling and addictive as the show itself.

    She’s just… afraid. All the time. Of everything and everyone. She weaves wild stories to explain her state of perpetual anxiety to the people around her, preferring they treat it as a joke than treat her as a neurotic freak. It’s a plan that works well enough: with a little help from her best friend Megan, Abigail can almost pretend to be normal. But when Megan decides to help out with Abigail’s love life, Abigail finds herself trapped on a date with a ridiculously sexy man who accidentally lets slip that some of the things Abigail has “made up” are true – and that the rest of the truth is stranger than her fiction. Suddenly thrown into a world that has turned out to be crazier than she is, Abigail is going to have to learn to cope with werewolves, vampires, faeries, and being passionately kissed – and she’s going to have to learn fast, because there is a shadow war that has been roiling through the background of history, and she’s just come to the attention of all the players.

     Wandering the world, she seeks redemption and vengeance in equal measure. Discovering love in its many forms and loss in its deepest agony, her life circles around two others who return to her again and again, until their fates are set right. "The ancient game is played out as three souls, born together in the lost pages of time, are as they were meant to be. But to tell that story, my story, I must go back to the beginning. To the time before I came to be. Before any of us had come to be."

    can they claim them in time for their species to survive the threat of extinction? From NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY bestselling author, Marata Eros Included titles: THRESHER Rachel, Holly and Aubree now hold the future of the vampire race within their bodies as the Druid priests draw nearer in their pursuit of them. The Druid priests ultimate goal of stealing magic through brutality is on the cusp of realization. Tarrin has long sought his Exotic soulmate. On the eve of certain consummation, Lucia is torn from his grasp by a long-time enemy. Will he reclaim her before her very essence is stolen? Beau, Kier and Cole must unify to defend what is theirs against separate forces bent on power and dominance. In a battle against all odds, is their devotion enough to eclipse the dire circumstance they find themselves in? Can a new group of supernaturals protect the Druid treasure? Or are they more of a threat than the Reapers and Druid vampires realize. TDB: Baird has been captured by the powerful Druid priests after they discover what he is: A Reaper. Pure Druid females must be hidden from all vampire. Each Reaper that is eliminated, makes the available pool of Reaper Warriors smaller. Imogen, a powerful Druid priestess, has assembled a secret female sect of Druid women who hold the essential genetic spark to produce a new species of humans; hybrid Druid vampires. On the chasm of a blood rite that will seal the pact between Reaper and Druid, Baird is captured by the Druid priests to be burned alive in a ceremony of fertility. When a young Druid female, Siana, allows Baird's escape, she faces a horrific punishment as a result. Can Baird rescue Siana from a brutal end and salvage the sacred promise of two factions so they may unite? BAIRD: Siana has disappeared. As an Exotic and Druid warrior queen, she is not beholden to the magick call of sex slavery as the Druid witches of her upbringing. She does not realize as she runs, Baird and Kael follow with opposing agendas. Now that Jessamine is within the subjugation of the undead, the Druid females will be ruled by the fair hand of Imogen and her Reaper Kings, Carrig and Quinn. When a gathering of remaining Druid priests come against the new kingdom, the Reapers find their numbers too few to protect the stronghold. Altho and the gifted Druid female Seraphina cannot reconcile the inception of their relationship, and her promise to be his. Altho seeks guidance from the Reaper leader, Maghnus... only to discover they vie for more than power alone. Can Siana obtain the freedom she wishes and the love she denies? Will the new kingdom of Reapers succeed in the protection of their Druid females? Do Altho and Maghnus hold the key to revolutionizing the power structure of both Druid and Reaper?

    Red Hunter, book one of the Blood Hunters series, takes up the story where the Immortal Blood series ended, yet is a complete stand-alone series that does not require prior knowledge of the Immortal Blood series. For a second, Samantha, ‘Sam’, Green thought she could finally put her past behind her and concentrate on the future. She thought she was being given a second chance and that something exciting was looming ahead. But with a past like hers, she really couldn’t have a future until those wanting to kill her were dead, or even then… Nothing in Sam’s new life is what it seems. She’s being tossed around with the evil twins Alexander and Benjamin, the drool-worthy fighters assigned to take her vampire instincts to a whole new level. Dane and Sam … their relationship can only be described as complicated. In an epic way. And Kieran, sweet, blue-eyed servant, friend, and something like a little brother to Sam, is drawn into the middle of a game that the lunatic master vampires are steering arbitrarily. Can Sam survive or is she only a pawn in a delusional game that no one can win? Can she beat her enemies at their own game without losing herself on the way? And what happens when she is introduced to the Hunter society?

    He relates his story in a soulful manner, full of hurt and disappointment as he watches all of his dreams and aspirations suddenly fade away. Dale recounts his story of a young teenager, illegally attacked, turned and kidnapped by a rouge vampire on his sixteenth birthday. Dale’s journey into darkness begins as he is forced into the life of a creature of the night … compelled to hunt and kill innocent people in order to survive. His tale is one of abuse in the supernatural world. His journey spans decades of personal struggle in his search to find answers to why he was attacked and taken. Finally, left all alone he wanders in a seemingly empty world, a lost boy – unknown and uncared for – searching for a way of escape. Dale’s Descent is brought to an end with his discovery by the Charleston Coven. He is stunned by the revelation of an immortal life that was his all along when he is brought to Whitehall. He begins to grow and mature with his new found family. He finds happiness and his life changes with the discovery of a teacher, a lover, and ultimately an eternal mate in this story of a boy that was lost and found again. Dale's Descent is set in historic Charleston, South Carolina with some portions taking place in New York City.Alternate cover edition for ASIN B00JQLC67Y

    and love that will last forever. Only available until end December 2014!HEART OF DARKNESSA vampire prince intent on avenging his murdered sister, Aleksandr Nemov won’t stop until the hunter’s line is extinct. Each kill pushes him towards the darkness all vampires hold within their hearts and devolving into a beast. Time is running out as he tracks the last hunter to Prague. There he finds a beautiful woman who could be his one chance for salvation, but is it already too late for him?SEDUCEBloodlust runs in Antoine’s veins, a dark master waiting for the day it will reign over him. Now a woman with a pure soul and wicked intentions has him in her sights and is determined to crack the ice around his heart, and she might just save or damn him. When Sera discovers the shocking truth about his past and the darkness that lurks within, will she be strong enough to seize his heart or will she lose him to the ghosts that haunt him?A PROMISE OF PASSIONAlicia is a vampire hunter, unable to find a man strong enough to love and accept her for who she is. When Kassian, a tall and seductively handsome vampire walks into her life and vows to protect her, she doesn't know what to think or feel. His eyes make promises that his searing touch backs up, but can she get past the fact that he’s a vampire and accept him for who he is?SEVENTH CIRCLELincoln is a powerful pureblood vampire with a problem. He's caught up in a prophecy and has little time left to unravel the mystery of the contract between his lord and the Devil before he dies. When witches foretell that a vampire hunter will save his life, he's prepared to work with his most hated enemy, but he isn't prepared for the forbidden desire he feels when he meets her.

    Determined to use whatever means necessary, Brogio’s kindred dog risks the endangerment and potential destruction of all he loves and most especially the love of his master’s life, Selene. Only a surprising intervention can save them from a tragic destiny as the mythological gods unite to destroy them. As this beloved vampire series draws to a close with Season 5, discover the true fate that awaits Brogio and his loved ones.

    But what is a vampire, really? What happens if you have all the right symptoms, but are a living, breathing sixteen-year-old boy?Diagnosed with a rare disease, Jake can’t help but wonder. After eight years in and out of the Newport News hospital, he’s had it up to here with doctors, diseases and dishonesty. After all, Jake’s father, respected neurologist Franklyn Maresbeth, has been hiding some of his more unusual symptoms for years… particularly that part about drinking blood.In High Stakes, Jake records his summer vacation in the home of his maiden aunt, the bangled and be-spectacled Professor Sylvia. If that isn’t bad enough (and it is), Jake and his theatre-loving sister Lizzy must keep the “unofficial” details of Jake’s disorder a secret from Aunt Sylvia’s seductively beautiful graduate student, Zsofia. Will Jake survive a whole month pretending to be an invalid? Will Zsofia weaken his resolve with her flirtatiously dangerous Hungarian accent? Will Jake lose his heart–in more ways than one?

    But then the vampire tastes his true love's blood in another—her tenth generation great-granddaughter. Suddenly, that life is possible again but only if he can convince Salena Saunders of their destiny. Fighting against the forces who want to protect her and the men who want to have her—including his own long-lost vampire brother, Gabriel—Devin struggles to get close enough to prove his love and intentions to Salena while protecting her from Gabriel and her own superstitions. Salena Saunders works as a tour guide in a New Orleans historical home—unraveling the past for tourists—when her own past begins to haunt her and mythical stories actually come to life right before her eyes. For the first time ever, she seeks guidance from fortunetellers and voodoo priestesses for answers—ones that both promise to shock her and guide her to true love and her destiny. Beyond the realm of mythical creatures and superstitions, as well as her very own cultural surroundings, Salena must come to terms with being BOUND THROUGH BLOOD.

    Included in this novella of poetry is the short story Emergence - erotic romance with a dose of science fiction blended in: Though she has never met him before, Isla knows who this strange and compelling man is. As resistance turns into submission, the origins of the human race, and Isla herself, are revealed. Drawn to the mysterious man with an undeniable magnetism, the emergence of the truth changes Isla forever. The book contains adult material and is not suitable for those under the age of 18.

     Melinda Howard is the Demon Isle's weird girl... the one that's been holed up in the Howard Mansion for the last four years. Why? No one knows the truth except for her family... a long line of witches charged with protecting the Demon Isle, currently led by four hundred year old vampire, William Wakefield. Another reason Melinda doesn't mind her self-inflicted imprisonment. She gets to spend more time with William, her crush for nearly all her life who's too hot for words. And now, so are her dreams. Dreams that have a tendency to come true. Although typically, they don't include the handsome vampire she's crushing on but rather horrifying visions of people about to die. But she cannot stay under self-inflicted house arrest forever! And if her brothers or William get their choice in the matter, Melinda will be out of the house partying with her friends on the beach, giving her affections to a human, not a vampire, and getting into her role as a witch. A role her eldest brother Charlie lives for, and a role her second brother Michael would rather live without. But when duty calls, usually from the local sheriff needing help with some tourist who's gotten themselves into trouble, life, fun and choice get set aside and duty takes over. Such is the case when the sheriff needs help solving a murder; one she fears is supernatural in nature. To assist her in the case, she calls upon the skills of Charlie, who's a little more than just a Howard Witch, and Michael, an empath and death reader. What Michael discovers from the reading however, could be more than any of them can deal with or accept. Worse yet, they fear what this discovery will do to Melinda, as it returns them all to the core of her self-imprisonment. Back to the lives she could not save... This Box Set Includes Season One: Volume 1: Make Me a Real Girl Volume 2: What Bites Me Volume 3: Trick Me, Trick Me Not Volume 4: Deliver Me to Evil Volume 5: Dreaming to Kill You Volume 6: A Dance with Demons Volume 7: My Soul to Burn

    For Elena and Damon, one in particular is about to alter everything. The first challenge occurs shortly after Alaric stakes a chained and desiccated Klaus, and Elena must choose: Return to Mystic Falls to Stefan and her friends and family before they succumb to the fate of their vanquished bloodline? Or continue towards Damon, who is waiting to die alone? Once one choice is made, another is born with a much more difficult answer: what to do after the unthinkable happens? When death invades life, a body is buried and all that's left is grief and the knowledge that nothing will ever be the same. And how do you hold on to a love that you never had enough of to begin with, now separated by a supernatural veil? How do you survive when the unthinkable never stops happening? And is there any peace to be found, for the living or the dead?

    When an innocent wish and a powerful spell is cast, vampires, witches, and weres are forced together for one unforgettable night, causing everyone involved to reevaluate what is truly important and what is needed to make them whole.The Wager: A Game Changer Holiday Prequel by Rene FolsomYou'd think the masks would come off once the ball drops at the New Year’s masquerade, but tossing caution to the wind, Liam and Maci decide to have a bit of fun by continuing to keep their faces hidden from each other during a night full of games and passion.Get to know these two game-playing lovers before they even know each other in The Wager, a prequel to the new novel in the Playing Games series, Game Changer.The Gift by S.L. DearingIt’s been eight months since Kate and Matt met, fell head over heels, and moved in together. Now that the holidays are upon them, can they combine their two celebrations and families into one, or will an unexpected problem tear them apart? From the imaginations of the authors behind Rising Indies United come stories of romance that are bound to fill you with holiday spirit.

    Aurora Strong is practically a pariah in her village thanks to her mother’s infamous involvement with vampires — not to mention her own inability to play by the rules. Not content with being a mere social outcast, Rory conspires in a secret, and very illegal, blood brokering scheme. She enjoys her private rebellion against the town that shuns her — until her partner in crime goes missing, and suddenly it’s not about her anymore.Now, with her partner either enslaved as a living blood bank or already dead, Rory’s illicit blood brokering contacts are her only hope of making things right. Assuming they allow her to leave...or even to live.

    Their uncounted days troop along until every novelty loses its flavor and the many cruelties of the world weigh ugly and deep on their memories. But sometimes, just when they think life has nothing more to teach them, they realize they have only seen the beginning of the design of their fate. And given time, beauty emerges from even the ugliest of circumstances.In Time We Trust is a re-imagining of Season 5 without the tragic events of the finale: a fairy tale romance with the gritty edge of reality, spiced with sharp notes of humor amidst an adventure of screaming suspense.Book 1: Trust In DarknessSummer is over and Damon is stuck in Mystic Falls with a brother who is determined to confront his Ripper side, a girlfriend hours away at college, and the return of an old friend with a complicated problem.Even worse, their mind reading archenemy, Silas, has discovered all their secret fears and desires and he is vindictive enough to expose everything right before compelling them into the cage match of the century, no survivors allowed.All Damon wants is as many stolen minutes as possible with Elena Gilbert, but first he must make sure his family is safe. But how do you defeat a foe that can command your every thought? And after Damon and all his loved ones are confronted with their darkest sides, will they be able to live with themselves? Only time will tell.

    As always there was war, poverty, power struggles and a new leader for different years, until 2014. That was when the trumpets were heard.What many thought was the coming of God was, instead, a race for survival. The heavens opened up, not to receive new souls, but it opened to release the battalions of heaven's warriors against a known enemy, The Demons of Hell. The Demons of Hell, led by Raphael, came with one thing in mind, Total Annihilation of The Angels of Heaven. The Angels of Heaven, led by Gabriel and given free reign by God, came with one thing in mind, Total Supremacy over The Demons of Hell. Since they needed neutral ground to fight against each other they used the one available, Earth.Humanity was pushed to the brink of destruction during the war and people with abilities came to exist in the middle of the conflict. There was a decision made by each side to use one of their Lieutenants to gather intelligence from the enemy. The Angels chose Maria Faith for this task and Hell chose Simon Black. What neither side expected was for Maria and Simon to fall for each other. Even though they kept fighting the war for their sides on Earth, they were quickly losing interest in the battle. They decided to leave the war and build a life together. Both Heaven and Hell kept watch on them but left them alone until something happened. Maria became pregnant with Simon's son. On top of everything else, the boy was half Angel and half Demon.Heaven and Hell couldn't let the boy live so they plotted to kill him. Maria and Simon, who named the boy Drake Blackfaith, found out about this before the attack and they took Drake to a Guild named Never Too Late. They left Drake with the Guild and a letter, which he was to be given on his 25th birthday. The day of the attack, instead of killing Maria and Simon, Heaven captured Simon and Hell captured Maria. Both of them were to be tortured into revealing the location of Drake. Both Heaven and Hell wanted him because of a prophecy that was passed down 600 years before that says....On the eve of his 25th year, Heaven and Hell cannot do anything except hide, his wrath and hate cannot be stopped. Both of his sides will unite, to save or destroy what's left of Earth. Heed my warning, for it will come to pass. Nothing can stop it, it's just a matter of time.....Now the year is 3014 and the war still rages on. Drake is approaching his 25th birthday and this is where our story begins...

    She’s seen things come and go in her eight centuries, but one thing always surprises her- how humans and her kind can’t be left to their own devices. When someone is killing humans and leaving their bodies scattered all over the town, there’s only one thing to do. ~The right thing. She has to help. As an expert in deviant behavior, Jolie has volunteered to help the police solve this mess. Or, in this case, lead them astray while she ‘handles’ the situation. With her guardian by her side, she must navigate the slippery slope that is a fine line between the truth and what goes bump in the night. Everything seems in control until that fateful moment when she sees him. Detective Flynn Brogan. He’s trouble for women, and vampyres alike, but even more dangerous to the Harcourte society. Why? Because he’s about to find out the truth. Now, it all comes down to trusting this man, chancing his betrayal, and catching the vampyre who’s risking them all. One the truth is out, it can’t be bottled back up. Dangerous Revelations are coming… Now it’s a matter of who will survive.

    But now he faces the one threat even his werewolf strength can't overcome alone: demons are attacking the city from within. His superior calls in elite Hell Hunter Nerine.Gavin doesn't want outside help. But to his shock, he discovers he wants the beautiful tracker like no other woman he's ever met.Nerine carries a secret that might just kill her. To protect it, she keeps everyone at arm's length, but her desire for Gavin may make that impossible.Together, they fight the demons determined to destroy the Shattered City and seize the powerful, mysterious artifacts it holds, until a hidden enemy strikes. Now Nerine must face the demons within her to save Gavin, the city...and the world.

    Her world has just come crashing down. She’s found out that supernatural beings exist, nightmares, creatures made for the story books. She’s been attacked, kidnapped and forced to get along with a vampire of all things. But sometimes he’s not the monster at first glance. He seems so humanlike that she can’t help it when her emotions betray her…or when her body betrays her. To make matters worse, she discovers more about herself than she ever wanted to know.She’s unlike any other…Alec has a dilemma. The animal in him wants Desiree. But so does the man. The more he learns about her, the harder it is to deny what he wants. Yet, he’s a freak, and she’s just a human. The two species don’t mix.Then an old enemy surfaces and Alec is forced to choose. His life or hers. Such a clear choice, but for Desiree, the cost is too high. Can Alec’s soul be saved by this unique human? Or will it be far too late?

    The rent is past due, and the list of her employable skills is smaller than her checking account balance. Hope comes in the form of Betsy Riddle of the Bullseye Employment Agency who gives Deidre one shot at staying out of a fast food restaurant uniform. A mysterious gentleman with certain "peculiarities" is seeking a housekeeper. Deidre squeezes into her only nice pair of slacks, tames her wild orange hair, and starts off for the job interview that will either change her life….or end it. Thus begins Deidre's hilarious adventures as the housekeeper of a cranky vampire. Nathaniel is unliving proof that tempers don't always sweeten with age. He stubbornly clings to his gramophone, insists on wearing a cape to meet guests, considers the television to be "witch magic," and gets murderous when his prune juice runs low. The Vampire's Housekeeper Chronicles, Vol. 1 includes five fast-paced and humorous short stories and a novella that follow Deidre as she struggles to keep on the right side of her boss's fangs, clean a haunted mansion where the walls bleed on a daily basis, and catch the eye of a certain hunky wereferret.Filled with a kaleidoscope characters from inept poltergeists, smelly zombies, chatty ninjas, obese werefrogs, and senior citizen vampire hunters...this series has it all! Each story builds upon the last, adding more laughs, more action, and more adventure to Deidre's world. Deidre is an unlikely, enjoyable, and very human heroine who proves that being a vampire's housekeeper doesn't have to suck. Don't miss out on a single story in The Vampire's Housekeeper Chronicles series with this great collection.Includes: PART ONE: EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIREPART TWO: THE VAMPIRE HUNTER COMES TO CALLPART THREE: DUEL WITH THE WEREFROGPART FOUR: WHEN NINJAS AND VAMPIRES COLLIDEPART FIVE: DEATH IN THE FAMILYPART SIX: APPRENTICESHIP WITH A VAMPIRE

    Vampires, witches and werewolves, oh my! Supernatural creatures abound in this slightly dark, action packed paranormal/urban fantasy series. Catch up on all of Maurin's adventures for just $0.99.The Morrigna (book one)- Maurin Kincaide is a psychometric investigator for Salem's Supernatural Task Force. She's spent the last few years working crime scenes and using the memory links in fingerprints to catch criminals.When the current bad guy turns out to be a demon, Maurin must work with Seamus--the task force's prime suspect for unleashing said demon. She follows Seamus deeper into the supernatural community and discovers there's a lot more going on than anyone guessed.Our unique investigator is quickly enlisted from her day job by the Council, a secret governing body of all things Other. They want her to find out more about the abundance of demons in Salem and who might be controlling them...Witch Hunt (book two)- Maurin Kincaide is back in this action packed follow up novel to The Morrigna. No longer a member of Salem's Preternatural Task Force Maurin is the new liaison for The Council, governing body of Others. During what should have been a routine meeting with her former Captain, Maurin is brought in on a murder investigation. Three dead witches, three cryptic clues, no sign of the killers and the Salem coven is losing allies within the Council. If Maurin and her unlikely partner Captain Matthison can't stop the killers, the Witch City might be without its namesake.Wolfsbane (book three)- A Maurin Kincaide Series NovellaGiven the choice between her sister's wedding and witnessing the challenge for Alpha of the Salem pack, Maurin knows exactly where she'd rather be. Smack dead center in a pack of snarling werewolves wearing eau de filet mignon.Until Francesca takes off the morning of her wedding. Being her sister's keeper will not excuse her from her job as the Council Liaison. Torn between obligations to a family she's avoided for almost a decade and the Council of Others, Maurin has less than twenty-four hours to set things right.

    Nova’s shadowy connections and dark talents may be Mathias’s best hope of unmasking a treacherous enemy . . . but falling for a woman with her dangerous past will risk both their hearts and their lives.

    Think of it as walking through the minds of various vampires. Witness their confessions, delights, fears, trepidations, doubts, and sometimes their tears. Fifty poems are included, many written in free verse.

    Nefarious forces and dueling romantic distractions twine around her, causing plenty of trouble! Can Lord Alec Gregory, her 'Champion' and facilitator keep her on track? And what of the magical wild card, Demetrios? Can the unconventional new friends Devi makes along the way help save them all from the looming mysterious apocalyptic plans of 'The Brotherhood'? From Washington DC to New Orleans to Crete, Devi is in for a tangled, sensual, dangerous ride!

    Filled with paranormal desire and tempting to even the most innocent... <Eight bestselling vampire romance novels you can sink your teeth into—get ready to fall in love with darkness. Tag, The Vampire’s Game by Elixa Everett: For generations, the women in Gina's family have been vampire hunters sworn to exterminate all vampires, no exceptions. Until Lance. He is cocky and infuriating, but also highly charismatic and easily the sexiest man she has even met, igniting feelings within her that she'd rather keep buried. What started as a game for him and a duty for her develops into a passion with an intensity that threatens to destroy them both. Can Gina resist the sinfully sexy Lance and destroy the only man who has truly made her feel alive? Midnight Blue by Elizabeth Nyte: April Matthews goes looking for a job, what she finds is a sexy vampire. Gabriel Blue is determined to hold on to April no matter the danger. Can they survive Gabe's enemies and find eternal love? Blood Rage by Tara Shuler: When a vampire destined to destroy all of humanity realizes love isn't weak and pointless after all, it just may be too late to save the only woman he's ever loved. Earth Blood is Easy by Giselle Renarde: Alexxia’s stranded on Planet Earth without a blood source! When she meets a mysterious club owner, will she become too entranced by Earth’s underground vampire culture to leave? Delicate Thorns by Miranda Hardy and Ainsley Shay: Waking up on a deserted island with no memory of who you are is scary, but waking up on a deserted island with no memory of who you are and a thirst for blood is terrifying. A Touch of Vampire by Catherine Vale: If she had only stayed away he would have been spared. Now it’s too late, he’s been turned into a creature that will never be allowed to live. She is all he has left. He just doesn’t know it yet. One Night With a Vampire by Rozlyn Sparks: With a few shots of liquid courage, a pat on the ass, and a donated gold card, Daphne is whisked away to the famed, House of Immortal Pleasures for a night she won't soon forget. Heartbitten by Aubrey Rose: When a billionaire playboy meets a shy grad student, he risks losing his heart for the first time in four hundred years.

    She had to find a way to stop Alec, end the war between clans, fight against the werewolves who turned her best friend Morgan, and keep Raine, her Forever Friend, by her side.

    As she falls head over heels for Gabe Marshall, the sexy, mysterious guy who lives across the street, it feels like she’s back right where she belongs. But when she starts to uncover secrets about her family, Austin’s death, and Briar Creek, she quickly realizes that there’s more to why her mom made her leave town than what meets the eye. The only problem? She needs to find a way to get out before it’s too late… From the bestselling authors of the Howl series, the Briar Creek Vampires is a story of romance, secrets, and betrayal. This is a collection of the first 4 books in the Briar Creek Vampires series: 1). Kiss of Death 2). Thicker Than Water 3). Destined to Die 4). Change of Fate

    Although her family supports her decision to move across the country, they are leery of her living alone in a world on the brink of war. They fear the tension brewing as the growing Changeling population is forced to hide from the Humans who fear and resent their genetically enhanced skills. Fate decides to throw Penny into the heart of this conflict when Ice, a lethal protector of the Changeling race, crosses her path. Her sudden and unexpected connection to him and his people's hidden world quickly introduces her to a subculture filled with both passion and danger. As the conflicts come to a boil, Penny is forced to make a life changing decision. She must choose to either stay with the human world she's always known, or follow her heart and stand at the side of the Changelings who teach her about strength, love, and the real meaning of family.

    Sunday is the Incarnate, a mystical being of lore that transcends the magical and mundane, or non-magical. Through flashbacks, they learn of Sunday’s young life as an indentured servant to Bernadette, a powerful sorceress. Expert witchcraft made it possible for Bernadette to subdue Sunday’s rebelliousness and curiosity in her youth. However, Sunday’s extraordinary abilities eventually cracked the witch’s curse. Cyrus, the famed tracker of the Alaska werewolf pack, was a part of Sunday’s narrative long before they encounter one another in Taking Back Sunday. They had crossed paths over a decade earlier when his pack was contracted to capture her for Bernadette. For years to come, Cyrus will think of nothing but her and try, desperate and in vain, to let her go. If this is the first time you read about the Incarnate and the werewolf who hunts her, then you’ll be pleased to find the first two chapters of Taking Back Sunday (Incarnate Book One) included at the end of this novelette. For those of you who are already familiar with them, this prequel hopes to whet your appetite for the few months until Trail of Dead (Incarnate Book Two). Edge of Seventeen (Incarnate, 0.5) is the story of an exceptional fourteen year-old girl who is in the crosshairs of a dark sorceress. It is also the story of a werewolf who has lost the will to live, and the unlikely way in which he finds it. With Fate behind the wheel, these two characters begin their long journey on these pages.

    Jade Millet’s only desire was to leave the stifling little town of Keystone behind forever. Fourteen years after their childhood encounter, Lance returns to Keystone and finds that, through a mystical locket, they share an unnatural bond. Determined to uncover the secrets of the growing darkness within him and the mysterious bond he shares with Jade, Lance’s search for the truth reveals that the legacy of the vampire is written in his blood. Together with Jade, Lance not only finds himself forced to face his rapid transition into an original vampire, but must survive the dark underworld where, the brutal orders of a secret society rule; a villainous organisation will stop at nothing to possess him and family secrets can be the difference between life and death. Bonded by a love forged from dark nightmares, Jade and Lance are flung into the whirlwind of a dangerous world that threatens both life and sanity and propels them towards a destination they cannot predict.

    She'd finally managed to carve out something close to a normal life in Chicago, and that isn't easy to do when your mother makes her living telling other people's fortunes and communicating with long-lost loved ones. When her mother claims the spirits have warned her of danger, Tali knows it's only a matter of time before they have to move again. She knows her mother has ties to the small, isolated town in Virginia, but she doesn't know how deep they run. And Mystic Falls isn't any old town. And Tali isn't any old teenage girl.The Vampire Diaries: The Talisman Chronicle (Volume Two)Talisman is coming into her powers and isn't quite sure what to make of them. For years she's assumed her mother was a flake. Finding out Gypsy is not only sane but that everything supernatural Gypsy ever talked about is real is overwhelming to say the least. Getting kissed by a vampire she's crushing on beats that by a long shot. Being warned that she's in extreme danger just might ruin it all, though.The Vampire Diaries: The Talisman Chronicle (Volume Three)Talisman is taking a crash course in How to Fight a Vampire 101. She's not sure she's up to the task but knows she needs the skills being taught to her--even if they include learning how to be flipped around like a rag doll and working on her magic at an abandoned house that puts the creep in creepy.Brent, her resident vampire protector, who she is pretty sure might be her boyfriend, is close by to keep an eye on her. The tiny town of Mystic Falls thought they knew what their biggest threat was. Turns out, tomb vampires are only the half of it.

    What would you do if you woke up in another realm where the residents are beings from fictional tales?Where all those things that go bump in the night are real, and other realities do exist!!Damariss Maxx just woke up in a world where all those things that go bump in the night are real.An alternate realm where the residents are beings she thought only existed in fiction.Will she find the way to keep life normal and simple for the unknowing without losing her own sanity?All she has to do now is find a way to protect people in her world from the nightmares that have bled over from another realm, fulfill a prophecy that says she's their Huntress Queen, or doom both worlds to a bleak and violent existence.

     Belgium, 1944. A young German soldier is gunned down in a mass execution by American riflemen. Left for dead among the frozen corpses of his comrades, Matthias Bartsch is attacked by a pair of sinister creatures and undergoes a horrid transformation. As a fledgling vampire, he crosses the Atlantic to hunt down each of his executioners. Over the course of seventy years, he methodically dispatches his victims. Yet when revenge fails to pacify him, Matthias is tormented by the memories of his past and carelessly attempts to recreate the life and love he lost. Virginia, 2014. Edison Raymer is an anthropology professor at a small college in the riverside town of Williamsport. His arrogant demeanor and unorthodox lectures on the occult have ostracized him from students and faculty alike. Yet Raymer is willing to risk his career and the lives of those closest to him in order to prove the existence of vampires once and for all. Two hunters - one human, one undead - are nearly driven mad by their obsessions. As the lines between man and monster become increasingly blurred, only one can survive their inevitable and violent showdown. With their first collaborative effort, RYAN HENRY and MATTHEW HEILMAN offer a morally ambiguous alternative to the sentimental and romanticized vampire trends of the twenty-first century. COME FORTH IN BLOOD does not seek to dilute or reinvent the vampire myth. Instead, its authors have attempted to honor tradition with a tale of genuine horror and character-driven psychological drama. Includes an appendix and three character portraits.

    Sometimes they called it a mantequero, and sometimes a sacamantecas; it was a monster which looked like a man, but which lived in wild places and fed on human manteca or fat . . . Some people still do . . . This book is a compilation of the three Mantequero stories: Mantequero, Disappeared and Sins of the Father; with the addition of two new stories: The First Mantequero and The Last Mantequero.

    Stefan Wolf of Bucharest Psychiatric Institute medical staff in 1980s Romania realizes that many of his patients are political prisoners of the Ceausescu dictatorship. He desperately wants a transfer. He plans to marry a schoolteacher, Eva, in Brasov.At a Communist Party banquet, Stefan comes to the aid of President Ceausescu during a medical emergency. His quick action brings him to the attention of Ceausescu's family and the president's seductive, privileged niece, Magda, who becomes Stefan's mistress that very evening.Stefan's action secures a transfer to the Academy of Sciences (with his own laboratory), party membership, and resources. He is also assigned as Magda's personal psychotherapist and begins to realize the extent of her madness and jealousy. He must protect Eva, whom Magda has threatened to kill.The northern Romanian border, where Stefan's twin brother Zoltan is a smuggler, is being cleared of ethnic Hungarians. Zoltan is attacked by a vampire and transported to Stefan's clinic in an attempt to save his life. The climate of worsening terror and involvement of the dreaded "Securitate" (secret police) create a complex moral and practical conflict, in which Stefan must save his loved ones and a shred of his own personal integrity.

    After that, everything changes as Elena tastes the blood of both Salvatores and faces some hard choices about herself and the boys she thought she knew so well.Sensual and bitter, this story will overtake you.