But before they can find out just who is behind the threat, and why the curse is being cast, the red dragons disappear, leaving behind oddly familiar–but deadly–new foes.The weyr bands together to repel the attacks and save the future of all dragons, but not before they lose one of their own. With demon-dragon hybrids trying to kill them, a demon lord weaving the biggest curse ever created, and the destruction of an entire sept, the wyverns unleash their collective wrath against the Dragonblight that could obliterate them all.Note to new readers: this book details events that happen between two existing dragon novels, Sparks Fly and Dragon Fall.

    The Bayou is Back with Bathtub Reads!EroticEmotionalShort StoriesBayou BitesRaphael has been working nonstop, Ashe has been feeling disconnected and unappreciated, and their daughter has run off again into the Wildlands.As Raph and Ashe search for their rebellious cub under the light of the bayou’s purple moon, they find themselves once again, and the erotic heat they’ve both been craving.Disclaimer: All Bayou Bites are short novellas, under 10k words.

    But it comes with far more history than she ever imagined—the skeletal remains of seven victims interred in the old walls of the house years and years before—along with a threatening curse.And strange things are happening in the city. Bizarre attacks…murders that mimic days of old.With Halloween on the way.Kylie has a history with the city of Salem, and her strange talent for being within the minds of those under attack—first realized in the city—remains sharp.But the situation is far more dire than what they have discovered, with strange events and attacks occurring.And with all their talent for crime solving—with help from the living and the dead—it still remains to be seen if they can solve the murders of the past before Halloween, and the bloodbath that just might occur if the sins of a time gone by cannot be brought to light.**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

    To be fair, they never knew a human like her existed either. Lana’s a latent—descended from shifters, with suppressed abilities that can protect them all from their most savage enemies. More importantly for Seth, the woman’s also his mate. So finding her means she’s just become the Hunters’ most sought-after prey…DENVER & ESME: He’s the pack’s resident bad boy. But she’s the one who’s off-limits. Together, Esme and Denver shelter and train newly located latents, their work detail mostly spent fighting the volatile chemistry that’s tortured them from the start. Wolves and witches don’t mate. It’s why Denver ruthlessly keeps his distance—until the rules change when the shifters learn Esme is more than just their most powerful witch…NOTE: Previously two separate books, the stories of these two fated couples have been newly revised with added content, and combined into one intertwined tale.The HUNTED MATES Series1) Mated by Fate (Two fated couples…)2) Masked by Danger (One lost mate…)3) Marked by Magic (Zero room for failure…)

    As a collective, they're the Second Sursolid. Sorcery to the seventh power. If the responsibility of that isn't enough to trigger a desire to grow up, they're also coming into the bjorocq, time of mating. One by one, they learn there's something more interesting than dragon-boarding with bros.

    But first she must prove herself to the handsome vampire whose job is to decide whether she'll become a danger to those she's supposed to save.Nathaniel Allard is a Court Seducer who has been sent to trigger Rachel's witchy transformation by making love to her three times. The problem is, gaining such incredible powers may drive Rachel insane, forcing Nathaniel to kill her. Otherwise she may kill him - and anyone else who gets in her way.Nate tells Rachel he'll only agree to complete her transformation if she proves she can be trusted with the powers she'll gain. But as he tests her - and makes love to her with every test she passes -- mutual lust turns to love.But is love enough to save Rachel's sanity?

     They save lives. They demand secrecy. They take no prisoners. Or do they? Stryker is one of that elite bodyguard cadre. She’s the target of organized criminals, the daughter of a gambling man. Fate brought them together. Will death separate them?

    But witnessing and experiencing are two different things, and she’s perfectly fine being a plain ol’ human. So when her ex-boss Nina schleps her around to estate sales, where she purchases two of the butt-ugliest gargoyles in existence to decorate her hedge maze…what happens next is stone-cold cuckoo.Suddenly, Ingrid’s beloved career as an animal therapist is on hold as Nina, Wanda, Marty and the OOPs gang help her navigate a rocky new life as a nocturnal paranormal with big horns, bigger ears, and an aversion to sunlight. Oh, and there’s the inconvenient matter of attraction to the man who turned her…who’s sofamiliar… And did we mention the screeching harpies hellbent on getting their hands on her?It’s all hands on deck to keep Ingrid alive until the danger passes, but throw in an old enemy they never saw coming, and her case just may be the hardest yet!***Author Note: This is An Accidental Quickie and shorter in length than prior novels in the series.***

    Passage Through Stone:In the UStates Colorado Area, Levona Martinez is determined to find a berth on the starship, Lugh's Spear, and escape the psi mutant ghetto for a new life on a new planet. But she's missed her chance and the ship is full. The leaders might not consider her worth taking, but what about Pizi, her prodigy cat?Celta, a place of magic, telepathic animal companions, and adventure! Five stories highlighting some fan favorite characters:Homing Stone: As his magic emerges through fever fugues, nobleman Holm Holly fights death duels in the Downwind slums ... and catches the attention of blacksmith Rand Ash, who needs a noble to help him with his revenge on an equally noble family ...Fractured Stone: Struggling with his disinheritance and the loss of his identity, Holm Apple strives to make a new life in a new city with his HeartMate and their Fams.Hidden Stone: Garrett Primross didn't expect to be hired by a Cat, let alone two of them, and their idea of payment doesn't match his. When a GreatLord appeals for Garrett's help, he's reluctant to take the case, but finds that solving the mystery unexpectedly leads him to inner answers.HeartStones: Losing his sight and psychic power, treasure hunter Zane Aster wants to make one more score. He discovers a House on the cusp of sentience, but missteps might trigger their deaths.Stone in Zanth's Paw: It's time for the best FamCat on the world of Celta to return the irritating sea turtles to their mother in the ocean. Perhaps time to learn a big lesson, too.

    A lonely teen, ready to run. An adventure gone awry in the South Florida sunshine.Slade Ransom has waited two hundred forty-seven years for his mate. When he is tasked with watching over one of his Clanmate’s sons, Slade recognizes the attraction he feels for what it is - the mate pull. Slade enjoys Being around the teen, but the more time he spends with Matthew, the harder it is to not claim the young man. Even though Matt has turned eighteen, Slade does what he thinks is best and puts space between them.Matthew Hartley’s life is finally looking up. He has a family who loves him, a scholarship to play basketball for The University of Georgia, and a smoking hot Gargoyle bodyguard who has become his best friend. When Slade starts ghosting Matt, the teen doesn’t understand what happened.When Slade realizes he was wrong in staying away from Matt, he takes steps to get them back on track. While the two are on vacation in South Florida, things don’t go as planned, and Slade fears he has lost his young mate before ever getting the chance to claim him.

    Jenesis DeBruehl once hoped that her scientific research would have positive ramifications for humanity, only to have her work twisted by the evil Dr. Eric Paulson and used to torture innocents. Seven years later she finally has her own lab again, despite her checkered past. Kincaid “Kin” Gregory is a Morphate, one of the people mutated by Paulson. Now running the lab that Jenesis is joining, Kin is surprised by the lust he feels for the human woman. While Jenesis struggles with her guilt over the role she played in Kincaid’s mutation, he encourages her to use him as her personal test subject. No limitations. With Kin’s body all hers, Jenesis is about to make a whole new kind of discovery . . .

    First, from a father that didn’t want him then from the place he grew up. Circumstances have shaped him into a hardened, sometimes angry man. The future of their kind, of all shiften, had been bleak until news that a destined mate had been found. With the help of his friends he’s held onto the last shred of his humanity and now has hope for himself and his fellow bearen. Zane never had a reason to believe that his world could change from a mate-less life spent fighting dangerous fires to one with a chance for a One True Mate for him to love. Poppy Woodall loves her life in Serenity. She cares for the community through her massage therapy and shares a special gift with those that need it. Her mother promised she had a greater destiny, although Poppy wasn’t sure how that would happen with her quiet life. Plagued by nightmares that have haunted her since childhood, Poppy holds on to hope that one day she’ll have all the answers. A dark shadow, a hateful plan, and true love fighting against those that want to see it destroyed. Can Zane fight against an unseen force and show Poppy that she can trust him with her heart?

    Lily arrives at Thioshpaye Bar and Cabins looking for room, board…and a man. The one standing behind the counter ought to be perfect—she’s not going to find anyone more gorgeous. But she’s only looking for a one-night stand, and the connection that sizzles between them tells her she could spend a lifetime in his arms. Brayen’s cougar-shifter eyes must be deceiving him. Humans aren’t supposed to be able to see the building, much less waltz right through the door. But he can tell that Lily is special—and sees through the bravery that masks her inner vulnerability. His pack won’t welcome a human, but when Lily is nearly attacked by wolf shifters, Brayen knows she’s his to protect—and love. At least for tonight. Before the night is over, Lily gets more than she bargained for—a taste of love she never knew could exist—and can never have. Faced with an empty bed in the morning, Brayen realizes he’s lost the one thing he never hoped to find. His true mate. Finding her again will take a miracle…and could cost them both everything. This book has been previously published. Warning: Cat-shifter nookie in some very wet places. Yes, it’s what you’re thinking.

    Ironic considering that's what my hipster loving, sex addicted mother named me. Instead of dealing with my mother's woo-woo touchy feely ways, I'd rather keep my mind and my weak ass magic focused on business.Today of all days, I especially can't deal. Not only do I have a meeting with some influential investors that I need to expand my skin care line, it's also my fiftieth birthday. That's right. The big 5-0. Ugh. Witches may not age like humans so I don't look a day over twenty-five. But in my business age is everything and my customers expect, well, magic.So the fact I woke up this morning in the form of a white wolf is kind of a problem. Witches can't shift, so why the hell am I looking at a wolf in the mirror?As if that wasn't enough, there's a silver fox now trying to sniff my butt. The fact he shifts into a smoking hot Gerard Butler look alike with a salt and pepper beard shouldn't matter. Uhhhh... Now he wants to be my guide for a cross country road trip to some nowhere town in West Virginia so I can figure out what's wrong with me. This should be epic. Not. Go ahead, cue the banjos. If you don't hear from me in a week, please send help.

    How could she have known a blizzard was lurking just over the horizon? Or that a sexy Dragon with smoldering eyes would come crashing back into her life?Fate is stoking the sparks between these star-crossed lovers, unfortunately, the Big Bad Wolf is huffing and puffing and threatening to blow it all away. Can Laurel forgive the past and trust the future? Can love heal a broken heart and turn a long, lonely Christmas into the first of many happy holidays? Can she trust a Ghost, a stranger in red, and a four-legged friend with a twinkle in his eye?Only one thing’s for sure, Laurel’s life is about to change and only Destiny knows if it’s for the better.Hold on tight and believe with all your heart.After all, tis the season for hope, love, and miracles.