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Cravings
Laurell K. Hamilton - 2004
HamiltonAnita is attending a friend's wedding when Nathaniel, her pomme de sang, makes known in no uncertain terms that he wants to take the relationship to the next level. Anita's subsequent actions take her to a place she has hitherto carefully avoided.***This short story is a condensed version of Incubus Dreams, book 12 in the Anita Blake series! "Dead Girls Don't Dance," by MaryJanice DavidsonVampire Andrea Mercer is literally dug up by an old crush, Daniel Harris, and during a trip to Minnesota to see the vampire queen, her desire for him reignites."Originally Human" by Eileen WilksSuccubus Molly Brown discovers a gorgeous, naked man in the woods and decides to help him recover his memory."Burning Moon" by Rebecca YorkAll werewolf Grant Marshall wants to do is rip out the throat of the man who killed his wife–then swim out into the Atlantic Ocean and never come back. He tracks his wife’s killer to a small New Jersey seaside town, where he meets Antonia, a blind tarot card reader--the woman with the power to change his fate.
Moon Fever
Susan Sizemore - 2007
In "Tempting Fate" by Susan Sizemore, Desiree dreams she spent a passion-filled night with sexy rock star Jon Coyote...and that he told her he was a vampire. But when Desiree discovers she is mysteriously pregnant, her erotic fantasy takes a strangely realistic turn. An angry ghost is haunting Caroline's house in "The Darkness Within" by award-winning author Maggie Shayne. But when sexy private investigator Jim Lipton offers to help discover what is going on, Caroline suspects that he has a personal interest in her ghost -- and in her. In "Cobwebs Over the Moon" by Lori Handeland, Manhattanite Carly Kelly is pursued by werewolves across the wintry Alaskan wilderness, and only ruggedly handsome soldier Dylan Shepard stands between her and death. Lycanthropy takes an exotic tropical twist in "Crazy for the Cat" by Caridad PiÑeiro. When scientist Jessica Morales travels to the Amazon jungle, she discovers that beneath the savage grace of her local guide, the handsome Javier da Costa, lurks a hidden wildness that is as tempting as it is dangerous.
A Changeling for All Seasons
Angela KnightWilla Okati - 2005
From humorous to magical, from Christmas to St. Patrick's Day to the 4th of July, these stories are alight with unbridled lust, sensuous passion, and hot, hot sex, guaranteed to entangle your senses and leave you breathless.
Haunted by Your Touch Anthology
Jeaniene Frost - 2010
But once he's saved her, can he let her go? Darkest Temptation (book 4.5 of the Moon Chasers series)Lycans rule the night in Sharie Kohler's suspenseful story, as a fiery woman stalks mysterious Luc, the undeniably hypnotic being she believes can save her from turning -- IF -- she kills him.
Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions
Melissa MarrClaudia Gray - 2011
14 original teen paranormal short stories YA talent, united with the common theme of road trips.Contents:Introduction by Melissa Marr & Kelley Armstrong1 Giovanni’s Farewell by Claudia Gray2 Scenic Route (The Forest of Hands and Teeth #0.5) by Carrie Ryan3 Red Run by Kami Garcia4 Things About Love (Genies #1.5) by Jackson Pearce5 Niederwald (Soul Screamers #4.5) by Rachel Vincent6 Merely Mortal (Wicked Lovely #5.5) by Melissa Marr7 Facing Facts (Darkest Powers #3.6) by Kelley Armstrong8 Let’s Get this Undead Show on the Road by Sarah Rees Brennan9 Bridge (Shade #2.5) by Jeri Smith-ReadySkin Contact (The Body Finder #2.5) by Kimberly Derting10 Leaving by Ally Condie11 At The Late Night, Double Feature, Picture Show by Jessica Verday12 IV League by Margaret Stohl13 Gargouille by Mary E. Pearson14 The Third Kind by Jennifer Lynn Barnes15 Automatic (The Morganville Vampires: Extras) by Rachel Caine
After Dark: The Darkest Angel/Shadow Hunter
Gena Showalter - 2011
Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation. He may try to evade her attempts, but even the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only so long....And from debut author Kait BallengerShadow HunterVampire hunter Damon Brock's first assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New York, a city crawling with the undead. But he isn't the only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is fierce and ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family-and she works solo. But being alone is no longer so desirable when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf. As they work to massacre the local covens, the line between good and evil blurs when they are forced to decide between their lifelong beliefs... and their newfound hearts.
Misled
Sylvia Day - 2005
But Sable is a bounty hunter, which makes him direct competition in the capture of wanted criminals. Despite the obvious attraction between them, she won't give him a chance and after two years, he's tired of waiting for her to come around. So he's got a plan to give them both what they want...each other.
Hunter's Edge
Shiloh Walker - 2008
Angel's first words to Kel were I'm going to marry you. She was seven at the time. He was eight. And he didn't laugh when she spoke the words. Best friends as children, lovers as young adults, they had an unexplainable bond. Their future looked set. Until the night they were attacked by a creature that couldn't exist. Angel survived the attack-barely. But Kel didn't. Or at least, nobody thought he did. His body was never found and Angel's life would never be the same. The attack might not have killed Kel's body, but it sure as hell killed his heart. Twelve years later, there's one part of his former life that he can't move past. Angel. He can't let her go, but he can't have her either. She doesn't even realize he is still alive. But when a threat surfaces, Kel's willing to do whatever it takes to protect Angel. Even if it drives them both to the edge of insanity and back. Warning: Some violence. Some sex. Some bloody violence. Even a little bit of bloody sex. Not all of the sex is between the hero and the heroine, even though every time that happens, the hero closes his eyes and thinks of England Angel. Not exactly a traditional romance, but I promise it does end HEA.
Out of the Light, Into the Shadows
Lori Foster - 2009
headlines a sinful new anthology where the dark and light sides of desire collide... Embrace the darkness and experience the light in this all-new anthology filled with touching stories of happily ever after alongside smoldering tales of irresistibly dangerous, otherworldly passion. From bewitching emotions and untamed desire to dazzling romance and tantalizing sensuality, these novellas explore the complex facets of the human heart-both the light side and the dark.
Sizzling Hot Alpha Male Paranormal Romance Box Set
Mandy M. Roth - 2014
RothM/F Erotic Paranormal RomanceReform isn't in every bad boy's future...or past...Ava Fenaly knows a thing or two about magik, and she knows exactly what she's doing when she summons a demon in her bedroom. Well, almost. Ava is convinced the exhilarating night of passion that follows is all a dream. It has to be, because she's dead set against revisiting her past--and the horrors she left behind long ago.For the last three hundred plus years, Donatus Manlian has been living a peaceful life. Lonely, but peaceful. When the demon he has kept carefully locked within for centuries finally breaks free and responds to Ava's call, the peace--and the loneliness--are gone. Now Donatus is forced to revisit tragedies long buried as he protects Ava from the evil that pursues her. But another evil lies within him--and now that it's been awakened, the demon wants free.Trading Teon by Reagan HawkM/F/M Erotic Sci-Fi/ParanormalGaron and Lorne, shapeshifting males of the Ralenium race, are fierce guns for hire in the universe. When a cargo ship transporting women charged with crimes by the Galactic Star Union arrives on their planet, the men make the traders an offer they can't refuse. Planet Ralen is sorely lacking in women, and the males have an inborn desire to dominate, to tame females and to reproduce. When their inner beasts' clocks start ticking and the burning need to spread their seed consumes them, they go on the hunt for the perfect female. Too bad both men want the same woman.Teon, a lady with a place in high society, thought life as she knew it was over when she was wrongfully charged with a crime by her stepmother. A prisoner en route to a barren planet to serve her sentence, she's presented with an opportunity to start over again on the planet Ralen. The catch is she has to be willing to be claimed by two males. Not just any males mind you, two burning hunks who are ready to fight to the death if need be to share her bed.Their Virgin Slayer by Darby LondonM/F/M Erotic Paranormal RomanceTwo brothers, one demon slayer... one hell of a good time!Keane has lived for centuries--taking what he wants, doing as he pleases. When a beautiful young woman catches his attention, he finds himself drawn to her like a moth to a flame. He knows better than to expect more than pleasures of the flesh from her yet he can't seem to stop himself. Seducing her will prove to be a dangerous challenge. Keeping her will prove near impossible.Hannah's new secret admirer is more than she bargained for. As a slayer sworn to police the demons who dare to roam the earth she has enough to worry about. She doesn't need some mysterious guy trying to seduce her--especially one who puts her at odds with what she was born to do. She's no match for Keane's seductive powers and when his brother joins in the fun she knows she's in over her head.This box set contains adult content and is intended for mature audiences only. Must be 18 years or older to read.
A Vampire for Christmas
Laurie London - 2011
Yet the passing of another year means nothing to the stunning immortals who lurk in the shadows of the new-fallen snow.And they don't care if you've been naughty or nice.Let four fanged lovers open your eyes to a passion you never dared to imagine. After all, there's no place like home for the holidays—and these dazzling vampires can't wait for an invitation.
Blood Lite III: Aftertaste
Kevin J. AndersonHeather Graham - 2012
Banks, Kelley Armstrong, and many more! Horror fiction explores the dark side of human nature, often pushing the limits of violence, graphic gore, and extreme emotions. But with the popularity of shows and movies, such as "The Walking Dead," "True Blood," "Twilight," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," audiences have demonstrated their love for the genre--especially accompanied with a dose of humor to tone down the terror."Blood Lite III: Aftertaste" continues to put the fun back into dark fiction, featuring a wide range of humorous and highly entertaining horror-filled tales. Edited by Horror Writers Association founding member and award-winning author Kevin J. Anderson, the stories vary in tone from wry to downright laugh-out-loud funny. Featuring such well-known horror writers as Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Christopher Golden, and many others, this collection of tales is perfect for anyone who enjoys being entertained as much as they love a good scare.Contents:I was a teenage Bigfoot / Jim Butcher --Blood-red greens / Joel A. Sutherland --V plates / Kelley Armstong --Put on a happy face / Christopher Golden --Devil's contract / E.S. Magill --Nine-tenths of the law / Eric James Stone --Scrumptious bone bread / Jeff Strand --Let that be a lesson to you / Mark Onspaugh --Mint in box / Mike Baron --Great zombie invasion of 1979 / J.G. Faherty --Dating after the apocalypse / Stephen Dorato --Typecast / Jeff Ryan --Making the cut / Mike Resnick, Lezli Robyn --Acknowledgments / Will Ludwigsen --Mannequin / Heather Graham --Short term / Daniel Pyle --Distressed travelers / Nina Kiriki Hoffman --Bayou brawl / L.A. Banks --Steeple people / John Alfred Taylor --For sale / David Sakmyster --Man who could not be bothered to die / Norman Prentiss --Last demon / Don D'Ammassa --Misadventure to call your own / Adrian Ludens --Smoke and mirrorballs / Chris Abbey --Brians!!! / D.L. Snell --Still life / Ken Lilli-Paetz --Day in the life / Sherrilyn
The Alpha's Touch Boxed Set
Tawny TaylorAmy Aday - 2013
Experience the dark passion of an alpha's touch in this exclusive box set of billionaires, shifters, rock stars, cops, outlaws, bounty hunters and more.This special collection brings you 14 of the hottest alpha male romance stories ever told from the hottest New York Times, USA Today, Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestselling authors in the romance genre - all together in one amazing box set!Claim Me - Tawny Taylor (NYT/USAT). With a dead body in her club, Sophie turns to Burke Langton and Miko Dvorak, plunging all three into a world of evil and ecstasy. One Night of Danger - Clara Bayard (NYT/USAT). Battling a dark past, Carly's only chance out is to trust her safety and happiness to a man she barely knows - Sam, a sexy cop who can't resist her curves but has secrets of his own.Curves for Her Billionaire Doms - Christa Wick (NYT/USAT). The three top executives at Whitsun Energy are intent on sharing Casey in their bed, forever. With Whitsun on the verge of a revolutionary breakthrough, their enemies want her dead.His Golden Cuffs: Sacrifice - Flora Dare. After Anya's father implicates her in his crimes, her only hope is the self-made billionaire, Leo - who wants her family name for his business and her body and submission for himself.Taming The Alpha - Adriana Hunter (NYT/USAT). As alpha, Jax must find a mate, but his pack will never accept Nikki, the woman he wants. Maybe it's her curves -- or the stripper pole. With a killer stalking the club's dancers, will Jax follow pack law or his heart?Claimed by the Marine - Dez Burke (USAT). Dumped right before her wedding, Anna’s friends hatch a plot. Enter Hawk, a hard bodied Marine who knows how to make her feel desirable. Will she ignore the warning signs or let the euphoria of Hawk's attention sweep her away?Big Girl Backstage Pass - Aubrey Rose (NYT/USAT). Sparks fly when Shannon scores a backstage pass and meets guitarist Julian. But can Julian put aside the fear that she just wants him for his fame, or will his Rock & Roll world pull them apart?Hot Prairie Pursuit - A.T. Mitchell. Almost murdered in Misty’s field by a smuggler, Declan Schuster is more than rugged good looks. The hard-bodied, cowboy-turned-bounty-hunter is just the man to bring out Misty's submissive side and complete her. But loving him comes with a price.Owned - Amy Aday (USAT). When Selena gets stranded during a blizzard, she's grateful when her hot professor comes along. They begin down a twisted path of forbidden carnal pleasures. And she learns that he has secrets, a side of him that she doesn’t know if she can trust.His Need, Her Desire - Malia Mallory. Tabitha didn't come to Hawaii to be spanked, but that's the cost of being saved from drowning by Marcus and the start of an affair so intense they must decide - is this a holiday fling or the real thing?The Billionaires' Club - Terry Towers (NYT/USAT). A struggling journalist undercover at an exclusive BDSM club, Lexie's senses are shattered by one of America's most eligible bachelors. After her night with the sexy Dom, will she stop the press or betray her lover?The Dutch Smuggler's Captive - Angelina Spears (NYT/USAT). When her friend disappears on their trip to the Caribbean, newly minted geologist Jessica must team up with Ryker, a dangerous and mysterious smuggler with an agenda of his own.Burn - Dawn Steele (NYT/USAT). Artist by day, hustler by night, Devon rescues the mysterious Abby when she appears on his doorstep with burn marks on her hands.Tempting Fate - Aspen Hayes (Top 100 Contemporary Romance Author). Heir to an advertising dynasty and at the top of his game, Alex Stone gets what he wants. That is, until his father hires the curvy Nora to challenge Alex in the boardroom and the ensuing battle ignites a fire that can only be satisfied in the bedroom.
Newsletter Exclusives: Volume 1
Nalini Singh - 2017
Put together for Nalini Singh's fans, a number of the stories do stand alone if you'd like to try her worlds.
Have Stakes, Will Travel
Faith Hunter - 2012
“Signatures of the Dead” tells the story of the vampire massacre that made Jane Yellowrock a household name.And in “Cajun with Fangs,” Jane makes a new friend who turns out to have old enemies, and finds herself drawn into a vicious blood feud, fueled by dark magic and ancient grudges.