It wasn't. Four years later, I can still remember the exact shade of his skin: a blue so pale it looked like moonlight. I dream of his touch. Mostly, I paint the man under the heavy cowl, including those perfect lips which ruined mine for anyone else. I'm obsessed with him. The doctors say he's nothing more than a hallucination caused by a mixture of head trauma and emergency pain medications. I think he's a really sexy figment of my imagination. I mean, who besides an artist would dream up the Grim Reaper for their hero? Now, something's changed and my drawings are taking on a life of their own. As if college wasn't hard enough, trying to keep this a secret is going to be impossible. Keeping my sanity might be worse. And that's not the worst of my problems. Death is back. He wants another kiss. And he's not alone. The Kiss of Death is a 156,000 word, full-length novel with NO cliffhanger ending. This is a Reverse Harem series which includes multiple love interests, some m/m themes, and graphic scenes of sex, violence, and language. Be warned: everything you thought you knew about the world, religion, and death will be pulled apart, twisted around, and put back together in ways you will not expect.

    Scarred. Ugly. When I look in the mirror, I see a stranger. When I look over my shoulder, no one's there… Yet I feel watched. Hunted. Afraid.And then he tells me I’m beautiful. He tells me I’m safe.I believe him.Until someone tries to kill me. Secrets abound, danger is near, and still… my heart desires a boy with whiskey-colored eyes and far too many secrets.Secrets that could cost me my life. To stay alive I have to look deep, beneath the masks everyone wears, to find the truth. To find myself.

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

    Trapped by her parents so they can use her healing magic for their own purposes, Kiema is more prisoner than daughter. But when the cost of escape could mean her life, she’s willing to risk everything to live the life she wants.Her one chance at freedom pits her against the sexy as sin Ransom Kolefni, a man with plans—and magic—of his own. With her window of escape quickly closing, she’s caught between following her heart or a slim chance of survival. Will Kiema be able to trust the man who’s brought her to life? Or will she long for the days of imprisonment?Don’t miss Caged Magic, the first of the Iron Serpent Series by Sadie Jacks. If you like sassy, sarcastic females, alpha males with heart, and alternate worlds filled with magic, then this Paranormal Romance will have you turning the pages! Come check it out!

     Mystere LeJeune isn't only a witch--she's THE witch. Her family's magick roots weave deep into the rich soil and boggy swamps of the New Orleans paranormal community. It's no surprise that the LeJeune Book of Shadows is coveted by many--even those stupid enough to try to take it from her.

    Blood breaks. My father is the Alpha of the pack. And I am his annoyingly defiant daughter who is always off doing my own thing despite my obligation to the pack. And when I ran afoul of Richard Williamson, a werewolf in a neighboring pack, my life got turned upside down. Richard wants to join the two formidable packs, as he’s always wanted, by having me mated to him. So what does my father do? Puts me on lockdown with his top three betas. Too bad they’ve all had a thing for me in the past. Maybe he knows that and he believes that’ll make them more willing to protect me. But I think that’ll just make this weekend even more fun. I just hope my father can get rid of Richard’s proposition. Because I refuse to be that old idiot’s mate. I’ll fight it all the way.

    But that’s okay. She was prepared to spend her last years alone, working boring temp jobs and eating cereal straight out of the box, until the inevitable moment that her heart finally gave out. That way, she wouldn’t cause anyone any unnecessary grief, and that was noble, right?But a chance meeting on the subway changes everything. Now she's living with not one guy, but seven intriguing men who are all as sexy as, well… sin. But she'll soon discover that there is more to the guys than their attractive appearance and their disconcerting willingness to take care of a complete stranger. They are the embodiment of a Seven Deadly Sins, pawns in an ancient bet, and apparently so was Arcadia, who was meant to be some kind of savior. They chose the wrong girl. Death was knocking at her door, and so was the Devil.

    They're determined to possess her. Is she willing to give up her freedom for a taste of passion? Amara was content to live as a lone wolf, the only one of her kind—or so she’d thought. Her world was flipped on its head when a strange man with a familiar scent showed up at her work, demanding a private meeting. Desperate to find the mate Luc had scented from four hundred miles away, he was shocked to find her living as a lone wolf. Amaroki women were to be cherished and protected. What had happened to her family? More importantly, how was he going to convince her to return to the reservation with him? And how would his possessive brothers react when they found him with Amara? Amara couldn’t deny her attraction to the wolf-shifter named Luc, but she wasn’t about to give up her career to mate with him and his three brothers, no matter how hot and bothered he made her. When his brothers arrived—tall, tanned, and virile—she could no longer deny her savage hunger for these shifters. But how could she satisfy her desire and still maintain her independence with four overbearing wolves around? And how would she bond and adapt to their lifestyle when she couldn’t shake her dark memories? More importantly, how would her mates react when they learned of her past? Would they reject her, or would they risk their lives to seek vengeance on those who’ve dishonored her?

    I made no apologies for my possessive, territorial side. I was a grizzly bear shifter, after all. It was my nature to be over the top.Bethany hadn’t known what to do at first—being mated to a shifter—one who was grouchy and burly and made no apologies for how rugged he really was. But she wanted me, my sweet little human mate, who could have brought a beast like me to my knees with just a look. I’d wanted nothing more than to throw her over my shoulder and take her back to my lair like a caveman.But I let her take the lead, even if my bear wasn’t happy, even if the alpha in me wanted to have my way with her right then and there. And I would have my way with her. All the ways that counted, in fact.I’d claim her, mark her, and before it was all said and done, there’d be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Bethany was owned by a grizzly.Warning: Holy moly, this hero’s crazy for his mate, but who wouldn’t want one OTT alpha bear shifter obsessed with you? This story is sweet and sexy, and oh so very filthy. Of course, you get a happily ever after … and a little somethin’-somethin’ at the end to wrap it up nicely.

    Now a jealous suitor's voodoo curse threatens to end his immortal existence. His only hope is to find an antidote, one that may rest in a mortal woman.A lifesaving gift...After five years of unsuccessful treatment for her brain cancer, death is a welcome end for Raven Tanglewood. Her illness has become a prison her adventurous spirit cannot abide. Salvation comes in the form of Gabriel, who uses dragon magic to save her.A harrowing price...To Raven, the bond that results from Gabriel's gift is another kind of captivity. Can Gabriel win Raven's love and trust in time to awaken the life-saving magic within her? Or will his fiery personality and possessive ways drive her from his side and seal his fate?

    Someone is murdering women society looks down on, and she’s there to stop it. As a demon, she’s bottom of the supernatural food chain and knows how often people ignore crimes against them. From the start there isn’t much to go on, and she ends up getting in a bit of trouble following any leads she gets. Things get complicated when an ancient, big name vampire takes interest in her and getting away from him proves to be much harder than her normal admirers. Thankfully, although her cover is a stripper, Lola loves to dance and the fun she has helps balance out the stress and worry of the case. Plus, she finds some very hot men to play with and feed from. The question is whether or not she can balance it all and find a murderer before he kills again. Untraceable Succubus is a murder mystery series where the sex is hot and often and the main character kicks some serious ass on the road to finding out if she can have real love in her life even if it comes from multiple men.

    Croix, a steamy new paranormal shifter romance series! Dane Ashworth, a sexy, solitary mountain lion shifter, comes from one of the founding shifter families of Catamount, a town deep in the woods of Maine where mountain lion shifters have existed in secret for centuries. The community is in turmoil after the startling death of one of their shifters. In the midst of upheaval in the shifter world, Dane encounters the unassuming, curvy and deliciously sexy Chloe Silver who injures herself hiking along the Appalachian Trail. Chloe set out to hike the famed trail in the aftermath of heartbreak. She’s lived a well-planned life, only to learn that the best laid plans could blow up in her face. She’s looking for a fresh start, but trust doesn’t come easily for her. The mere idea of shifters has never crossed her mind, but Dane calls to her in a way that no man ever has. She finds herself tossed and turned by the depth of her attraction to him. The mountain lion in Dane knows Chloe is meant for him, but he has to find a way to earn her trust and make her believe in him and in what lies between them. Passion burns like wildfire between them while events in Catamount put them both in danger. In a love story filled with passion, steamy romance, adventure, betrayal and secrets, Chloe will have to decide if she can accept Dane for who he is, and if she’s willing to believe in the power of love. *All books in this series end with HEA!

    Faris, the Djinn, the breathtakingly beautiful creature of fire and magic. Now, he wants me, and against my will, I find myself trapped in his seduction, wanting to trust him.Except I can’t. He doesn’t care about me. He’s cursed, a slave, and he thinks I’m the key to his freedom. I’m just a means to an end.Then I find out that Faris has a brother, one who wants him to remain a Djinn slave for all eternity and believes that, by killing me, he will accomplish just that. But I will do anything to stay alive.

    His uncle has been murdered. A dangerous vampire has taken over. Now it’s up to Lucien to fight back. First, he ventures into the city for a night of company. Ten years have a habit of making a vampire restless, and boy, he is feeling restless. The night seems like any other at the start, but then he sees her for the first time. Emily. Emily is caught in the middle of an extremely strange night, and thing only get stranger when she lays eyes on him. Lucien. Dark hair, pale skin, sparkling red eyes. His control over her seems effortless, and it isn’t long until she’s helplessly under his spell. That’s when she learns the truth. He’s a vampire. And not a good one. Fate thrusts the pair together and lust and loathing quickly spark. It’s all Emily can do to run away, but it soon becomes apparent that sticking together might be the better option. Both their lives hang in the balance now, and there’s only one way to get out: They have to play The Vampire Game. *** The Vampire Game is a 120k standalone romance. It's action-packed, hot as sin, and has a HEA. Enjoy!

    . . When curvy investigative reporter Asheline Brown scores an “interview” (not a date—nope, it is not a date) with Adam Drake, a brooding bad boy who dropped out of her high school decades ago, joined the Air Force, and then poof, disappeared into the wild blue yonder, she has no idea what that fated meeting is going to spark.She has no idea what Adam Drake is.She has even less of a clue of what she is!All she knows is that they’ve got to figure it out together.After all, that’s what fate means, right?If you’ve never read an Annabelle Winters novel, here’s what you should expect: Drama, madness, and over-the-top steam. Twists and turns, surprises and gotchas, and of course a happy ending. Welcome to the Curves for Shifters world. These are shifters like you’ve never seen, I promise.