In this installment of The Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice summons up dazzling worlds to bring us the story of Armand -- eternally young, with the face of a Botticelli angel. We travel with Armand across the centuries to the Kiev Rus of his boyhood -- a ruined city under Mongol dominion -- and to...  more

In this installment of The Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice summons up dazzling worlds to bring us the story of Armand -- eternally young, with the face of a Botticelli angel. We travel with Armand across the centuries to the Kiev Rus of his boyhood -- a ruined city under Mongol dominion -- and to ancient Constantinople, where Tartar raiders sell him into slavery. And in a magnificent palazzo in the Venice of the Renaissance we see him emotionally and intellectually in thrall to the great vampire Marius, who masquerades among humankind as a mysterious, reclusive painter and who will bestow upon Armand the gift of vampiric blood. As the novel races to its climax, moving through scenes of luxury and elegance, of ambush, fire, and devil worship, to nineteenth-century Paris and today's New Orleans, we see its eternally vulnerable and romantic hero forced to choose between his twilight immortality and the salvation of his immortal soul.

Returning to Lestat as the main character, the fourth in the Vampire Chronicles series finds Lestat impulsive and careless in the pursuit of what he wants: a serial killer in Southern Florida. Lestat is surrounded by mortals in this tale, an a new worthy counterpoint character to Lestat is...  more

Returning to Lestat as the main character, the fourth in the Vampire Chronicles series finds Lestat impulsive and careless in the pursuit of what he wants: a serial killer in Southern Florida. Lestat is surrounded by mortals in this tale, an a new worthy counterpoint character to Lestat is introduced, Raglan James. James is a vampire hunter, and a formidable adversary for Lestat. James offers Lestat the opportunity to switch bodies temporarily with a young mortal. Against Louis' advice, Lestat accepts and discovers he hates everything about being human. He also finds that James has disappeared with Lestat's powerful vampire body. Louis refuses to help Lestat become a vampire again, and he turns to another mortal to help him trick James into switching souls, and giving up Lestat's body.

The Vampire Chronicles continue with Anne Rice's spellbinding new novel, in which the great vampire Marius returns. The golden-haired Marius, true Child of the Millennia, once mentor to The Vampire Lestat, always and forever the conscientious foe of the Evil Doer, reveals in his own intense...  more

The Vampire Chronicles continue with Anne Rice's spellbinding new novel, in which the great vampire Marius returns. The golden-haired Marius, true Child of the Millennia, once mentor to The Vampire Lestat, always and forever the conscientious foe of the Evil Doer, reveals in his own intense yet intimate voice the secrets of his two-thousand-year existence. Once a proud Senator in Imperial Rome, kidnapped and made a "blood god" by the Druids, Marius becomes the embittered protector of Akasha and Enkil, Queen and King of the vampires, in whom the core of the supernatural race resides. We follow him through his heartbreaking abandonment of the vampire Pandora. Through him we see the fall of pagan Rome to the Emperor Constantine and the horrific sack of the Eternal City itself at the hands of the Visigoths. Bravely, Marius seeks a new civilization in the midst of glittering Constantinople, only to meet with the blood drinker Eudoxia. We see him ultimately returning to his beloved Italy, where after the horrors of the Black Death, he is restored by the beauty of the Renaissance. We see him become a painter living dangerously yet happily among mortals, giving his heart to the great Botticelli, to the bewitching courtesan Bianca, and to the mysterious young apprentice Armand. Moving from Rome to Florence, Venice, and Dresden, and to the English castle of the secret scholarly order of the Talamasca, the novel reaches its dramatic finale in our own time, deep in the jungle where Marius, having told hi slife story, seeks some measure of justice from the oldest vampires in the world.

Welcome back to Blackwood Farm. Here are all of the brilliantly conceived characters that make up the two worlds of vampires and witches: Mona Mayfair, who's come to the farm to die and is brought into the realm of the undead; her uncle, Julian Mayfair, guardian of the family, determined to...  more

Welcome back to Blackwood Farm. Here are all of the brilliantly conceived characters that make up the two worlds of vampires and witches: Mona Mayfair, who's come to the farm to die and is brought into the realm of the undead; her uncle, Julian Mayfair, guardian of the family, determined to forever torment Lestat for what he has done to Mona; Rowan Mayfair, brilliant neurosurgeon and witch, who finds herself dangerously drawn to the all-powerful Lestat; her husband, Michael Curry, hero of the Mayfair Chronicles, who seeks Lestat's help with the temporary madness of his wife; Ash Templeton, a 5,000-year-old Taltos who has taken Mona?s child; and Patsy, the country-western singer, who returns to avenge her death at the hands of her son, Quinn Blackwood. Delightfully, at the book's centre is the Vampire Lestat, once the epitome of evil, now pursuing the transformation set in motion with Memnoch the Devil. He struggles with his vampirism and yearns for goodness, purity and love, as he saves Patsy's ghost from the dark realm of the Earthbound, uncovers the mystery of the Taltos and unselfishly decides the fate of his beloved Rowan Mayfair.

In this novel, perennial bestseller Anne Rice fuses her two uniquely seductive strains of narrative -- her Vampire legend and her lore of the Mayfair witches -- to give us a world of classic deep-south luxury and ancestral secrets. Welcome to Blackwood Farm: soaring white columns, spacious...  more

In this novel, perennial bestseller Anne Rice fuses her two uniquely seductive strains of narrative -- her Vampire legend and her lore of the Mayfair witches -- to give us a world of classic deep-south luxury and ancestral secrets. Welcome to Blackwood Farm: soaring white columns, spacious drawing rooms, bright, sun-drenched gardens, and a dark strip of the dense Sugar Devil Swamp. This is the world of Quinn Blackwood, a brilliant young man haunted since birth by a mysterious doppelganger, "Goblin," a spirit from a dream world that Quinn can't escape and that prevents him from belonging anywhere. When Quinn is made a Vampire, losing all that is rightfully his and gaining an unwanted immortality, his doppelganger becomes even more vampiric and terrifying than Quinn himself. As the novel moves backwards and forwards in time, from Quinn's boyhood on Blackwood Farm to present day New Orleans, from ancient Athens to 19th-century Naples, Quinn seeks out the legendary Vampire Lestat in the hope of freeing himself from the spectre that draws him inexorably back to Sugar Devil Swamp and the explosive secrets it holds.

In the fifth Vampire Chronicle, Lestat is searching for Dora, the beautiful and charismatic mortal daughter of a drug lord. Dora has moved Lestat like no other mortal ever has, and he cannot get her out of his visions. At the same time, he is increasingly aware that the Devil knows who he is and...  more

In the fifth Vampire Chronicle, Lestat is searching for Dora, the beautiful and charismatic mortal daughter of a drug lord. Dora has moved Lestat like no other mortal ever has, and he cannot get her out of his visions. At the same time, he is increasingly aware that the Devil knows who he is and wants something from him. While torn betwen his vampire world and his passion for Dora, Lestat is sucked in by Memnoch, who claims to be the Devil himself. Memnoch presents Lestat with unimagined opportunities: to witness creation, to visit purgatory, to be treated like a prophet. Lestat faces a choice between the Devil or God. Whom does he believe in? Who does he serve? What are the element of religious belief? Lestat finds himself caught in a whirlpool of the ultimate choice.

At the center is the beautiful, unconquerable witch, Merrick. She is a descendant of the gens de colors libres, a cast derived from the black mistresses of white men, a society of New Orleans octaroons and quadroons, steeped in the lore and ceremony of voodoo, who reign in the shadowy world...  more

At the center is the beautiful, unconquerable witch, Merrick. She is a descendant of the gens de colors libres, a cast derived from the black mistresses of white men, a society of New Orleans octaroons and quadroons, steeped in the lore and ceremony of voodoo, who reign in the shadowy world where the African and the French--the white and the dark--intermingle. Her ancestors are the Great Mayfair Witches, of whom she knows nothing--and from whom she inherits the power and magical knowledge of a Circe. Into this exotic New Orleans realm comes David Talbot, hero, storyteller, adventurer, almost mortal vampire, visitor from another dark realm. It is he who recounts Merrick's haunting tale--a tale that takes us from the New Orleans of the past and present to the jungles of Guatemala, from the Mayan ruins of a century ago to ancient civilizations not yet explored.

This is the story of the Louis, as told in his own words, of his journey through mortal and immortal life. Louis recounts how he became a vampire at the hands of the radiant and sinister Lestat and how he became indoctrinated, unwillingly, into the vampire way of life. His story ebbs and flows...  more

This is the story of the Louis, as told in his own words, of his journey through mortal and immortal life. Louis recounts how he became a vampire at the hands of the radiant and sinister Lestat and how he became indoctrinated, unwillingly, into the vampire way of life. His story ebbs and flows through the streets of New Orleans, defining crucial moments such as his discovery of the exquisite lost young child Claudia, wanting not to hurt but to comfort her with the last breaths of humanity he has inside. Yet, he makes Claudia a vampire, trapping her womanly passion, will, and intelligence inside the body of a small child. Louis and Claudia form a seemingly unbreakable alliance and even "settle down" for a while in the opulent French Quarter. Louis remembers Claudia's struggle to understand herself and the hatred they both have for Lestat that sends them halfway across the world to seek others of their kind. Louis and Claudia are desperate to find somewhere they belong, to find others who understand, and someone who knows what and why they are. Louis and Claudia travel Europe, eventually coming to Paris and the ragingly successful Theatre des Vampires--a theatre of vampires pretending to be mortals pretending to be vampires. Here they meet the magnetic and ethereal Armand, who brings them into a whole society of vampires. But Louis and Claudia find that finding others like themselves provides no easy answers and in fact presents dangers they scarcely imagined.

The first in the Mayfair Witches series, The Witching Hour introduces the fictional Mayfair family of New Orleans, generations of male and female witches. This tight-knit and deeply connected family, where a death of one strengthens the others with his/her knowledge. One Mayfair witch per...  more

The first in the Mayfair Witches series, The Witching Hour introduces the fictional Mayfair family of New Orleans, generations of male and female witches. This tight-knit and deeply connected family, where a death of one strengthens the others with his/her knowledge. One Mayfair witch per generation is also designated to receive the powers of "the man," known as Lasher. Lasher gives the witches gifts, excites them, and protects them. Unsure as to exactly what this spirit is, the Mayfair clan knows him variously as a protector, a god-like figure, a sexual being, and the image of death. Lasher's current witch is Deirdre, who lies catatonic from psycological shock treatments. Deirdre's daughter, Rowan, has been spirited away from this "evil" and has happily become a neurosurgeon and has an uncanny gift to see the intent behind the facade. Rowan also has a gift few doctors possess--she can heal cells. Yet, though she uses it to save lives, she also fears that she hs caused several deaths. She rescues Michael from drowning. Michael then develops some extraordinary powers that compel him to seek New Orleans and to seek Rowan. He finds both, and pulls the tale closer together by meeting people connected to the Mayfair family who now fear Rowan because she is the first Mayfair who can kill without Lasher's help. Michael dives into learning the history of the Mayfair witches: Deborah, Charlotte, Mary Beth, Stella, Antha, and many others across hundreds of years and three continents. When Michael looks up from his reading, he learns that Rowan has come to New Orleans to attend her mother's funeral. Rowan learns of her family history, her ancestral home in shambles, and Lasher waiting for the next one. Rowan dedicates herself to stopping Lasher's reign. Michael too has his own mission, but it is foggy and unclear to him. But Lasher is seductively powerful and Rowan's gifts offer him the opportunity to achieve his ultimate goal.

Anne Rice, creator of the Vampire Lestat, the Mayfair witches and the amazing worlds they inhabit, now gives us the first in a new series of novels linked together by the fledgling vampire David Talbot, who has set out to become a chronicler of his fellow Undead. The novel opens in present-day...  more

Anne Rice, creator of the Vampire Lestat, the Mayfair witches and the amazing worlds they inhabit, now gives us the first in a new series of novels linked together by the fledgling vampire David Talbot, who has set out to become a chronicler of his fellow Undead. The novel opens in present-day Paris in a crowded cafe, where David meets Pandora. She is two thousand years old, a Child of the Millennia, the first vampire ever made by the great Marius. David persuades her to tell the story of her life. Pandora begins, reluctantly at first and then with increasing passion, to recount her mesmerizing tale, which takes us through the ages, from Imperial Rome to eighteenth-century France to twentieth-century Paris and New Orleans. She carries us back to her mortal girlhood in the world of Caesar Augustus, a world chronicled by Ovid and Petronius. This is where Pandora meets and falls in love with the handsome, charismatic, lighthearted, still-mortal Marius. This is the Rome she is forced to flee in fear of assassination by conspirators plotting to take over the city. And we follow her to the exotic port of Antioch, where she is destined to be reunited with Marius, now immortal and haunted by his vampire nature, who will bestow on her the Dark Gift as they set out on the fraught and fantastic adventure of their two turbulent centuries together.

The Talamasca, documenters of paranormal activity, is on the hunt for the newly born Lasher. Mayfair women are dying from hemorrhages and a strange genetic anomaly has been found in Rowan and Michael. Lasher, born from Rowan, is another species altogether and now in the corporeal body,...  more

The Talamasca, documenters of paranormal activity, is on the hunt for the newly born Lasher. Mayfair women are dying from hemorrhages and a strange genetic anomaly has been found in Rowan and Michael. Lasher, born from Rowan, is another species altogether and now in the corporeal body, represents an incalcuable threat to the Mayfairs. Rowan and Lasher travel together to Houston and she becomes pregnant with another creature like him, a Taltos. Lasher seeks to reproduce his race in other women, but they cannot withstand it. Rowan escapes and becomes comatose as her fully-grown Taltos daughter is born. The Mayfairs declare all-out war on Lasher and try to nurse Rowan back to heatlth. Michael remains entwined in the Mayfair family and learns how he comes by his strange powers. Michael's ghostly visiting from a long-dead Mayfair reveals the importance of destroying Lasher. In the investigation, Lasher's origins are revealed, the new Taltos Emaleth returns, and the climax of death and life engulfs the family.

In the third chronicle of the Mayfair Witches, the Talamasca seek to preserve the nearly extinct Taltos race by bringing together a male and female. Their searching catches the attention of an ancient Taltos named Ashlar entwined with Lasher's identity. Ashlar reveals the taltos mythology and...  more

In the third chronicle of the Mayfair Witches, the Talamasca seek to preserve the nearly extinct Taltos race by bringing together a male and female. Their searching catches the attention of an ancient Taltos named Ashlar entwined with Lasher's identity. Ashlar reveals the taltos mythology and lineage and enlists the help of Michael and Rowan in his battle againsst evil. Ashlar longs to make right the sufferings of his people. To help Ashlar, Michael must keep his coupling with Mona Mayfair (a precocious teenager who loves sex and computers equally) a secret, for it has produced a new female Taltos. Rowan attempts to assist him, but the task is difficult given that Morrigan, the Taltos, has been named the heir to the Mayfair fortune. Morrigan becomes the new monster of the Mayfair family.

Brynn McNair may seem heaven-sent to the women who hunger for his body, but he's actually a cursed demon of desire, driven to fulfill women's erotic needs. In the Castle of Dark Dreams, he's found refuge playing sexy prince in nightly fantasies. The castle, part of an adult theme...  more

Brynn McNair may seem heaven-sent to the women who hunger for his body, but he's actually a cursed demon of desire, driven to fulfill women's erotic needs. In the Castle of Dark Dreams, he's found refuge playing sexy prince in nightly fantasies. The castle, part of an adult theme park, is the best thing that's happened to Brynn in centuries. Kim Vaughn wants an ordinary life. Unfortunately, she's agreed to destroy demons--it's a family thing--until she can find a normal guy and marry him. But finding Mr. Right in her line of work won't be easy. Especially when the latest demon she's supposed to off is so totally tempting...

USA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs now delivers the first book in a new trilogy of three extraordinary men who promise fulfillment for the women bold enough to accept their sensual challenges. Come to the Castle of Dark Dreams, the delicious attraction in an adult amusement park where...  more

USA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs now delivers the first book in a new trilogy of three extraordinary men who promise fulfillment for the women bold enough to accept their sensual challenges. Come to the Castle of Dark Dreams, the delicious attraction in an adult amusement park where women take role-playing to new erotic heights with the three brothers-Eric, Brynn, and Conall McNair-who work there. Okay, so they're not human, but that's a secret. Tonight, Eric, the castle's resident vampire, will prove that he's everything bad should be when he drives a female talk show host absolutely wild with desire.

The Castle of Dark Dreams is just part of an adult theme park, right? The most decadent attraction in a place where people go to play out their wildest erotic fantasies. Holgarth isn't really a wacky wizard, and Sparkle Stardust doesn't actually create cosmic chaos by hooking up...  more

The Castle of Dark Dreams is just part of an adult theme park, right? The most decadent attraction in a place where people go to play out their wildest erotic fantasies. Holgarth isn't really a wacky wizard, and Sparkle Stardust doesn't actually create cosmic chaos by hooking up completely mismatched couples. And that naked guy chained up in the dungeon? No way he's a vampire. Wrong... dead wrong, as botanist Cinn Airmid is about to find out. It's up to her to save the night feeder's sanity, but to do that she'll have to get close to the most dangerously sexy male she's ever encountered. And one look in Dacian's haunted black eyes tells her close will take on a whole new meaning with someone who's had 600 years to practice his technique. Even a girl with a name that conjures up images of forbidden pleasure has a few tricks to learn from... MY WICKED VAMPIRE.

Goddesses kick butt when you tick them off -- Conall O'Rourke learned this the hard way after killing an Irish deity's favorite in battle. His punishment? He's cursed to protect Kavanagh descendants down to the last arrogant jerk. Now there's only one left, and Conall thirsts to...  more

Goddesses kick butt when you tick them off -- Conall O'Rourke learned this the hard way after killing an Irish deity's favorite in battle. His punishment? He's cursed to protect Kavanagh descendants down to the last arrogant jerk. Now there's only one left, and Conall thirsts to claim his freedom after centuries of servitude. But who knew the remaining Kavanagh would be so beautiful, so sensual, and such a... Vampire? Gerry Kavanagh has dedicated herself to tracking down bad guys of the nonhuman variety. Unfortunately, she finds more than the wereweasel she's after at the Castle of Dark Dreams. The most despised member of the O'Rourkes expects to shadow her every step so he can "serve and protect" her. Nope. Never going to happen. Too bad he takes hot way beyond sizzling...

Jennifer St. Giles begins a dazzling new series that takes you into a world of seductive shape shifters and mystical beings, and into the hearts of a band of heroic warriors known as The Shadowmen. Yesterday, Erin Morgan worked for a pioneering Manhattan medical center. Today, she's on...  more

Jennifer St. Giles begins a dazzling new series that takes you into a world of seductive shape shifters and mystical beings, and into the hearts of a band of heroic warriors known as The Shadowmen. Yesterday, Erin Morgan worked for a pioneering Manhattan medical center. Today, she's on the run, witness to a chilling conspiracy. Fleeing for her life in the Tennessee mountains, she is run off the road by a mysterious beast...and things only get stranger when she wakes the next day to find a naked Adonis sprawled on the hood of her car. For centuries, Jared has been a shape shifter, sworn to protect mortals like Erin. But in saving her, Jared has damned himself, for the poison from his battle wound stirs a terrible blood lust. Determined to protect Erin, Jared stays by her side and discovers a sensual rapture beyond imagining... and a love that can change his fate. But can Jared overcome his savage thirst and protect Erin from the beast within?

A SEDUCTIVE SHAPE-SHIFTER WHOSE DARK ALLURE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST... Mighty warriors sworn to protect humanity, the shape-shifters known as The Shadowmen move between two worlds.  Now their dark leader has exiled himself from the spirit world, opening the door to the forces of...  more

A SEDUCTIVE SHAPE-SHIFTER WHOSE DARK ALLURE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST... Mighty warriors sworn to protect humanity, the shape-shifters known as The Shadowmen move between two worlds.  Now their dark leader has exiled himself from the spirit world, opening the door to the forces of chaos... and to the power of love. Half wolf, half man, Aragon has abandoned his brethren to repay a debt of honor; he is sworn to kill a rogue Blood Hunter, though exacting revenge will doom him to a ghostly existence trapped between two worlds.  But when a mortal woman unexpectedly calls him to her side, the heat of her soft flesh arouses a hunger in him that threatens to complicate his mission. Dr. Annette Batista, a dedicated healer, is determined to find her missing sister.  With the amulet found at the site of her sister's disappearance, she unwittingly summons a shadowy warrior.  She wonders if she can trust this powerful male named Aragon, who claims he can vanquish her sister's captor -- the very monster he's vowed to destroy.  Or is Annette blinded by her shocking passion for the most alluring, mysterious man she's ever seen?

Werewolf warriors sworn to protect two worlds, the Shadowmen band with their human allies in a desperate battle against the forces of evil. But when one of the comrades is injured, it is to a mortal woman's healing magic they must turn ... When Sheriff Sam Sheridan is wounded in an...  more

Werewolf warriors sworn to protect two worlds, the Shadowmen band with their human allies in a desperate battle against the forces of evil. But when one of the comrades is injured, it is to a mortal woman's healing magic they must turn ... When Sheriff Sam Sheridan is wounded in an encounter with the malevolent Dr. Cinatas and his Vladarian vampires, a dark infection courses through his blood, releasing inner demons he has long denied. Although guarded from further assault by his Shadowmen companions, Sam is forced to turn for healing to Emerald Linton -- a woman he has always believed to be a New Age fake. Even worse, with his barriers brought low, Sam can no longer deny the desire he has long felt for the lovely Irishwoman. Many years before, Emerald was unable to save the father of her child from the evil powers that had enslaved him. Now, as Sam reluctantly entrusts himself to her, those old fears and regrets become painfully fresh. Dare she use her magical abilities in an attempt to rescue Sam? And -- as a searing passion flares between them -- dare she entrust her heart again? Werewolf warriors sworn to protect two worlds, the Shadowmen band with their human allies in a desperate battle against the forces of evil. But when one of the comrades is injured, it is to a mortal woman's healing magic they must turn ...

When the heroic werewolf Navarre is trapped in the twilight realm, his Shadowmen comrades are unable to rescue him. Only a passionate woman with a spirit as wild as his own can set him free.... Oil heiress Marissa Vasquez fled the jungles of Belize to avoid becoming a pawn in her vicious...  more

When the heroic werewolf Navarre is trapped in the twilight realm, his Shadowmen comrades are unable to rescue him. Only a passionate woman with a spirit as wild as his own can set him free.... Oil heiress Marissa Vasquez fled the jungles of Belize to avoid becoming a pawn in her vicious uncle's wicked schemes. Though she has found temporary sanctuary in little Twilight, Tennessee, only in her dreams does she taste freedom. At night, her spirit intertwines with a magnificent black wolf, and they run together under the glow of a forest moon. When a wounded stranger is brought to the camp where she is hiding, she glimpses in his eyes the mysterious being who has been the partner of her visions. But before she can explore her strange reaction to this man, they are kidnapped and imprisoned once again. Navarre is a shapeshifting Shadowman, captured by the evil Vladarian vampire who hopes to control Marissa. Injured and blind, he struggles to regain his warrior's strength as they fight for their freedom -- and their lives. Together, their spirits form a powerful link matched only by the passion they discover in each other's arms. But can a mortal woman attain true love with a man who is half wolf? And will their enemies give them time to find an answer?

Primal desires... dangerous lies.   THE NATURE OF THE BEAST... That was all DEA agent Carson Turner had thought of since his partner had murdered his family.  Then, just as the trail of evidence went cold, his enemy's beautiful sister, Brenna Lupe, appeared, offering him...  more

Primal desires... dangerous lies.   THE NATURE OF THE BEAST... That was all DEA agent Carson Turner had thought of since his partner had murdered his family.  Then, just as the trail of evidence went cold, his enemy's beautiful sister, Brenna Lupe, appeared, offering him the chance for more than revenge.  She gave him a chance for justice. Brenna felt as if a silver bullet had been launched at her heart.  Until now, she'd always been aware of her brother's whereabouts.  With that gone, she had to make a deal with his sexy former partner.  But being around Carson -- touching him -- brought her untamed side to the surface.  With the full moon finally shedding light on their investigation and her brother in their sights, would Carson forgive the deception of a REAL she-wolf?  

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love One look and shape-shifter Lucaine Herrick knew. Mate. The urge to claim the woman for himself was instant. Yet he could not. he'd come to a tiny Texas town in search of a myth -- a Halfling healer who had no...  more

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love One look and shape-shifter Lucaine Herrick knew. Mate. The urge to claim the woman for himself was instant. Yet he could not. he'd come to a tiny Texas town in search of a myth -- a Halfling healer who had no idea that Pack blood ran in her veins, or that she was the only being in generations with the power to heal shape-shifters with her touch. And if what he suspected about Samantha Warren was true, his people needed her too much for Luc to claim her as his own. But someone else watched Samantha from the shadows. And soon, claiming Samantha might not be Luc's forbidden desire, but his only choice for protecting her life.

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Her ability to shape-shift into a wolf.  On the run now from the dangerous mobster who destroyed her special gift, Jewel faces even deadlier stakes.  For she will die if she doesn't change into a wolf...  more

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Her ability to shape-shift into a wolf.  On the run now from the dangerous mobster who destroyed her special gift, Jewel faces even deadlier stakes.  For she will die if she doesn't change into a wolf soon. Arriving in west Texas, Jewel strives to complete her transformation.  But as she lies naked in a grassy area and the animal in her is crying out for release, a handsome stranger intrudes.  Brooding Colton Reynolds appears to be a man who knows a good deal about secrets... and the power of keeping them to himself. A man equally unable to trust.  As her urge to shift awakens burning carnal desires, Jewel must put everything on the line.  For if she gives her body to Colton, can she truly free her soul?

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love THE PACK WAS UNDER ATTACK Dr. Jared Gies had always considered himself a lone wolf. But when his oldest friend mysteriously disappeared from one of Dallas's hottest nightclubs, he was the first on the scene....  more

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love THE PACK WAS UNDER ATTACK Dr. Jared Gies had always considered himself a lone wolf. But when his oldest friend mysteriously disappeared from one of Dallas's hottest nightclubs, he was the first on the scene. Getting past sultry club owner Elana Cabrera to investigate was easy. Remaining unaffected by the unexplainable pull he felt from the passionate woman, and keeping his shape-shifting a secret, was another story . . . Even more troubling was the sudden death of two more shape-shifters. Now, to uncover the threat to a world he must protect -- and safeguard the one woman he can never have -- Jared must completely embrace the wolf within.

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Turning her back on humans because of her ability to shape-shift into a wolf, young and beautiful Raven doesn't believe she needs anyone. Until the day a darkly handsome man appears near her remote cave... and...  more

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Turning her back on humans because of her ability to shape-shift into a wolf, young and beautiful Raven doesn't believe she needs anyone. Until the day a darkly handsome man appears near her remote cave... and she watches him turn into a wolf. Simon Caldwell has been sent to assess the threat of a new feral wolf prowling the Rockies. But he's wholly unprepared for his intense attraction to Raven. His investigation is about to take a deadly turn as he and Raven become the hunted. Now their very survival depends on Simon's ability to win what this wild wolf holds most dear!

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love What the heart knows... EYES WIDE SHUT She'd barely escaped with her life from a savage killer.  Now Lyssa Reinholt Lupe faced a different threat -- her mercurial husband.  DEA agent Alex Lupe...  more

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love What the heart knows... EYES WIDE SHUT She'd barely escaped with her life from a savage killer.  Now Lyssa Reinholt Lupe faced a different threat -- her mercurial husband.  DEA agent Alex Lupe had disappeared without a word months ago -- now he had mysteriously reappeared to protect her.  Lyssa couldn't deny the magnetic pull Alex still had on her senses, but could she trust this sensual stranger who was her husband? Alex had thought leaving Lyssa would keep her safe.  But only he could stand between her and this killer.  Protecting Lyssa was his top priority, even if it meant blowing his cover and revealing the haunting secret that might drive the woman he loved away forever -- his ability to shape-shift into a wolf....

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Disillusioned from his time serving as a Protector under a corrupt Council, Anton Beck has vowed to have nothing to do with anything Pack.  He is looking forward to a few months of peace and quiet deep in the...  more

THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Disillusioned from his time serving as a Protector under a corrupt Council, Anton Beck has vowed to have nothing to do with anything Pack.  He is looking forward to a few months of peace and quiet deep in the Big Bend Mountains of Texas.  That quiet is shattered when he's abducted and held captive with none other than his ex-lover-turned-nemesis, Vampire Huntress Marika.  But that's not all.  She bore his miracle child.  And that child has been taken.... It becomes clear that an ancient Vampire priestess is behind the kidnapping, but why?  To exploit the child's rare gifts?  In a race against time, two former lovers must overcome bitterness and broken hearts in order to save their daughter -- and save themselves in the process.

  THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Can love survive the truth? HIS EYES HELD SECRETS. She'd returned to her birthplace to expose her mother's killer.  But in facing her hazy childhood memories, Brie Danzinger soon...  more

  THE PACK: Primal and untamed, these shape-shifters risk everything for love Can love survive the truth? HIS EYES HELD SECRETS. She'd returned to her birthplace to expose her mother's killer.  But in facing her hazy childhood memories, Brie Danzinger soon discovered a family she'd never known -- and an undeniable attraction to enigmatic police chief Reed Hunter.  Reed knew something that he wouldn't -- or couldn't -- tell her.  Was it about her mother... or more personal? Giving in to his yearning for Brie could mean her death.  But when her questions stirred a sleeping killer, Reed couldn't keep his vow to stay away.  His feelings had to take second place to protecting Brie -- but could Reed save her from the shocking truth about herself?  

ONLY PASSION CAN SOOTHE THE BEAST WITHIN... Known only as Jag, he leads the Knights of White against the soulless Darkland Beasts who took his wife and his life.  Jag is immortal, destined to live with the vengeance he feels in his heart and the dreams that haunt his soul. ...  more

ONLY PASSION CAN SOOTHE THE BEAST WITHIN... Known only as Jag, he leads the Knights of White against the soulless Darkland Beasts who took his wife and his life.  Jag is immortal, destined to live with the vengeance he feels in his heart and the dreams that haunt his soul.  Sensual dreams of a woman.  Dreams that threaten to unleash the beast within.... Karen Gibson is an innocent mortal, unwittingly thrown into this millennia-old battle, and -- unwillingly -- under Jag's protection.  She and Jag are about to discover that they have met before -- in the dreams they share. Neither trusts the other.  Neither can survive alone.  The secret of those erotic dreams may be all that saves them -- if Jag can only accept it.  At risk is Karen's life.  And Jag's immortal soul....  

DESIRE CAN BE DANGEROUS... As leader of the Knights of White in the war between Good and Evil, the demon warrior known only as Des walks a fine line between beast and man.  Sent into battle to reclaim the ancient Journal of Solomon -- which contains a list of angelic bloodlines --...  more

DESIRE CAN BE DANGEROUS... As leader of the Knights of White in the war between Good and Evil, the demon warrior known only as Des walks a fine line between beast and man.  Sent into battle to reclaim the ancient Journal of Solomon -- which contains a list of angelic bloodlines -- before the Darkland Beasts find it, Des feels an overwhelming connection to its guardian, Jessica Montgomery.  Vibrant, alive, seductive... only she has the power to draw out the beast, soothe the man... and endanger them both. Des can't resist her touch, and craves it like an addiction.  Jessica might be his salvation.  Or he might destroy them both....  

As a Knight of White, the demon warrior Rinehart has long struggled to keep the beast within him at bay.  But his unyielding attraction to Dr. Laura Johnson -- the dangerous woman he has sworn to protect -- threatens to rip his soul apart.  When Rinehart discovers that she has...  more

As a Knight of White, the demon warrior Rinehart has long struggled to keep the beast within him at bay.  But his unyielding attraction to Dr. Laura Johnson -- the dangerous woman he has sworn to protect -- threatens to rip his soul apart.  When Rinehart discovers that she has paranormal abilities of her own, he must choose:  will he give in to his animal attraction to her or fulfill his duty to protect humanity from the rising army of evil?  Will Laura prove to be his saving grace -- or his final undoing?

Sarah is a mortal who hears the voices of spirits. Driven by tragedy, she chases sightings, investigating the supernatural. Called to Nowhere, Texas, she finds not ghosts, but terrible danger...and demons. A soldier in the war between good and evil, Max is one of the oldest demons, stained by...  more

Sarah is a mortal who hears the voices of spirits. Driven by tragedy, she chases sightings, investigating the supernatural. Called to Nowhere, Texas, she finds not ghosts, but terrible danger...and demons. A soldier in the war between good and evil, Max is one of the oldest demons, stained by centuries of darkness, fighting to keep others safe without hope for himself. Betrayal and loss haunt both of them, keeping them from finding peace. And yet to save an entire town, Max and Sarah must do the impossible: let go of the past, and find a future with each other. Love is their only weapon. Nowhere is the battleground. This is their last chance.

The Vampire Lestat, whom we first met in Interview With the Vampire, has his own story to tell. Anne Rice's second book in The Vampire Chronicles follows Lestat through the ages as he conducts his own search for his origins and to find meaning in what has happened to him. Unlike the cruel...  more

The Vampire Lestat, whom we first met in Interview With the Vampire, has his own story to tell. Anne Rice's second book in The Vampire Chronicles follows Lestat through the ages as he conducts his own search for his origins and to find meaning in what has happened to him. Unlike the cruel and dark Lestat we saw in Interview, this book reveals a sympathetic figure with his own blend of morality, romanticism, and bravery. Lestat has been asleep for fifty-five years and awakes entranced with the modern world. He becomes a superstar rock musician and millions of fans fall under his spell. Breaking the vampire code of silence, Lestat reveals himself to the world in the hopes that the world's immortals will rise and join together to solve the mystery of their, and his, existence. The novel moves effortlessly back in time to eighteenth century France, the world of Lestat's childhood artistocracy, as he tells his story. From his childhood struggles against his father through free and easy eighteenth century Paris as an actor, and his making into a vampire. We travel with Lestat as he searches for other vampires, sometimes alone, sometimes with the haunting Gabrielle, sometimes with the devastating Nicolas. Lestat circles Europe searching for his origins, and for clues to the birth of the vampire, but he finds that the seminal answers elude him. Through his travels and searches, Lestat also makes enemies of vampires who are terrified that his wanderings and searchings will disrupt their coexistence with mortals, or that he will attempt to rule them all. And when Lestat finds the very first vampires, he finds his seminal truths, but also unleashes ancient forces and the wrath of his enemies. Lestat, hunter, has become the hunted.

The third book in The Vampire Chronicles, Queen of the Damned, follows three parallel storylines. The rock star Vampire Lestat prepares for a concert in San Francisco, unaware that hundreds of vampires will be among the fans that night and that they are committed to destroying him for risking...  more

The third book in The Vampire Chronicles, Queen of the Damned, follows three parallel storylines. The rock star Vampire Lestat prepares for a concert in San Francisco, unaware that hundreds of vampires will be among the fans that night and that they are committed to destroying him for risking exposing them all. The sleep of a group of men and women, vampires and mortals, around the world is disturbed by a mysterious dream of red-haired twins who suffer an unspeakable tragedy. The dreamers, as if pulled, move toward each other, the nightmare becoming clearer the closer they get. Some die on the way, some live to face they terrifying fate their pilgrimage is building to. Lestat's journey to a cavern deep beneath a Greek Island on his quest for the origins of the vampire race awakened Akasha, Queen of the Damed and mother of all vampires, from her 6,000 year sleep. Awake and angry, Akasha plans to save mankind from itself by elevating herself and her chosen son/lover to the level of the gods. As these three threads wind seamlessly together, the origins and culture of vampires are revealed, as is the length and breadth of their effect on the mortal world. The threads are brought together in the twentieth century when the fate of the living and the living dead is rewritten.

There are far worse evils than jazz and lipstick... By day, Allegra Chase lives among the artists and eccentrics of 1920s Greenwich Village, in search of adventure. By night, she haunts the city's back alleys and seedy speak-easies, driven by a more primal hunger. Here, amid the glitz...  more

There are far worse evils than jazz and lipstick... By day, Allegra Chase lives among the artists and eccentrics of 1920s Greenwich Village, in search of adventure. By night, she haunts the city's back alleys and seedy speak-easies, driven by a more primal hunger. Here, amid the glitz and unrestrained morals of jazz-age society, even a vampire can fall prey to the temptations of the flesh. One look into the golden eyes of the dashing Griffin Durant, and Allegra knows she's not dealing with just a man.... Though their kind have been enemies for centuries, Griffin has never encountered a vampire as independent, uninhibited or eager for his touch as Allegra. Yet their newfound desire is threatened by a jealous vampire master, and a race war seems inevitable. Griffin and Allegra must struggle to stay out of harm's way -- and hold on to their dream of an eternity of passion.

His iron hand once kept the warring vampire clans of decadent 1920s New York from one another's throats. But now, outcast from his own kind, Dorian Black haunts the back alleys of the city alone.… Until the night he meets reporter Gwen Murphy and feels something stir within him for...  more

His iron hand once kept the warring vampire clans of decadent 1920s New York from one another's throats. But now, outcast from his own kind, Dorian Black haunts the back alleys of the city alone.… Until the night he meets reporter Gwen Murphy and feels something stir within him for the first time in centuries. Gwen has stumbled upon the story of a lifetime -- a mysterious cult of blood drinkers -- and she'll do anything to uncover the truth and make her mark…despite the danger. Unaware of Dorian's involvement and sensing his loneliness, she offers him kindness and friendship -- and eventually, her heart. But in order to protect Gwen, Dorian will soon be forced to do the unthinkable.…

The Great War has ended. And Gillian Maitland is to marry a werewolf of her lather's choosing -- ensuring the purity of their noble bloodline. Still, she can't forget Ross Kavanaugh, the American whose forbidden touch unleashed a passion she'd never known. And when Ross returns...  more

The Great War has ended. And Gillian Maitland is to marry a werewolf of her lather's choosing -- ensuring the purity of their noble bloodline. Still, she can't forget Ross Kavanaugh, the American whose forbidden touch unleashed a passion she'd never known. And when Ross returns unexpectedly to England, he's no longer the man she remembers, but a hard-boiled ex-cop who harbors a dark secret. The discovery that they have a son makes Ross even more determined to prove his worth to Gillian, despite being merely a quarter werewolf. Then a mysterious spate of murders casts him under a pall of suspicion, and torn between duty and desire, Gillian knows she must drive Ross away. Even as their hunger for each other grows by the hour...

Twenty months spent as the shogun's sosakan-sama--most honorable investigator of events, situations, and people--has left Sano Ichiro weary. He looks forward to the comforts that his arranged marriage promises: a private life with a sweet, submissive wife and a month's holiday to celebrate their...  more

Twenty months spent as the shogun's sosakan-sama--most honorable investigator of events, situations, and people--has left Sano Ichiro weary. He looks forward to the comforts that his arranged marriage promises: a private life with a sweet, submissive wife and a month's holiday to celebrate their union. However, the death of the shogun's favorite concubine interrupts the couple's wedding ceremony and shatters any hopes the samurai detective had about enjoying a little peace with his new wife. After Sano traces the cause of Lady Harume's death to a self-inflicted tattoo, he must travel into the cloistered, forbidden world of the shogun's women to untangle the complicated web of Harume's lovers, rivals, and troubled past, and identify her killer. To make matters worse, Reiko, his beautiful young bride, reveals herself to be not a traditional, obedient wife, but instead, a headstrong, intelligent, aspiring detective bent on helping Sano with his new case. Sano is horrified at her unladylike behavior, and the resulting sparks make their budding love as exciting as they mystery surrounding Lady Harume's death. Amid the heightened tensions and political machinations of feudal Japan, Sano faces a daunting complex investigation.

In feudal Japan, passion and secrets lead to murder. . . From A Remote, Exotic World... Sano Ichiro, Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, awakens from a turbulent dream into a real-life nightmare. Lord Matsudaira Mitsuyoshi, the shogun's cousin and heir, has been...  more

In feudal Japan, passion and secrets lead to murder. . . From A Remote, Exotic World... Sano Ichiro, Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, awakens from a turbulent dream into a real-life nightmare. Lord Matsudaira Mitsuyoshi, the shogun's cousin and heir, has been murdered after a night of debauchery in the city's pleasure quarter... Comes A Danger All Too Close To Home... The matter requires Sano's personal attention-more personal than Sano at first imagines. For he soon discovers that Mitsuyoshi's companion for the evening was none other than the alluring Lady Wisteria, a woman whom Sano himself once knew intimately before he was married to his beloved wife, Reiko. But the memory of Wisteria still stirs him, and it is with both dismay and relief that he learns she has vanished along with her pillow book, a diary that may contain valuable clues. The circumstances trouble him, as does the possibility that he and Wisteria might meet again with dangerous consequences...

Far from the Shogun's court at Edo, Most Honorable Investigator Sano Ichiro begins the most challenging case of his career. Upon the insistence of his strong-willed and beautiful wife Reiko, Sano arrives with her at the emperor's palace to unmask the murderer -- who possesses the secret...  more

Far from the Shogun's court at Edo, Most Honorable Investigator Sano Ichiro begins the most challenging case of his career. Upon the insistence of his strong-willed and beautiful wife Reiko, Sano arrives with her at the emperor's palace to unmask the murderer -- who possesses the secret of kiai, "the spirit city," a powerful scream that can kill instantly. A high Kyoto official is the victim. Treading carefully through a web of spies, political intrigue, forbidden passions, and intricate plots, Sano and Reiko must struggle to stay ahead of the palace storm -- and outwit a cunning killer. But as they soon discover, solving the case means more than their survival. For if they fail, Japan could be consumed in the bloodiest war it has ever seen... A legendary land comes alive in this compelling murder mystery set in seventeenth-century Japan. Filled with finely drawn characters and suspenseful plot twists, The Samurai's Wife is a novel as complex, vivid, and artful as the glorious, lost world it portrays.

On a whim of the shogun's mother, a procession has left the sweltering heat of Edo, bound for the cooler climate of Mount Fuji. Among her traveling companions are Reiko, the beautiful wife of Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People;...  more

On a whim of the shogun's mother, a procession has left the sweltering heat of Edo, bound for the cooler climate of Mount Fuji. Among her traveling companions are Reiko, the beautiful wife of Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People; Reiko's friend Midori, nine months pregnant; and Lady Yanagisawa, the deranged wife of the shogun's powerful second-in-command. None of them look forward to the trip. But their troubles have only begun when their procession is stopped suddenly on a deserted road. The entire retinue is viciously slaughtered and the four women are bound and taken away, imprisoned by a mysterious kidnapper. Sano now finds himself faced with the most important case of his career. The shogun demands quick action, and under the threat of death, Sano is forced to work with his bitter enemies -- Chamberlain Yanagisawa and Police Commissioner Hoshina. The delivery of a ransom note only complicates matters -- forcing both Sano and Reiko to take desperate measures.

It is early spring, 1679, and the feudal Japanese capital, Edo, is beginning to blossom. But along its peaceful, misty streets evil lurks. With one stroke, the favored vassal of the ruling family is decapitated, his head taken for a bundori -- a war trophy. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most...  more

It is early spring, 1679, and the feudal Japanese capital, Edo, is beginning to blossom. But along its peaceful, misty streets evil lurks. With one stroke, the favored vassal of the ruling family is decapitated, his head taken for a bundori -- a war trophy. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, is called to find the culprit. In a city where danger and deceit lie just below the lush surface, Sano must rely on his mind, his instincts, and his noble training in Bushido -- the Way of the Warrior -- to solve this case that could bring him glory...or everlasting shame. Set against a backdrop of sumptuous castles, tawdry pleasure districts, and serene temples, and filled with unforgettable, rich characters, Bundori is breathtaking entertainment.

The year is 1690, and the place is Nagasaki -- a city where superstition, politics, and greed reign supreme. It is here that the mutilated body of Jan Spaen, a prominent Dutch trader and one of the few Westerners in Japan, washes ashore. With few leads and too many enemies, Sano Ichiro finds...  more

The year is 1690, and the place is Nagasaki -- a city where superstition, politics, and greed reign supreme. It is here that the mutilated body of Jan Spaen, a prominent Dutch trader and one of the few Westerners in Japan, washes ashore. With few leads and too many enemies, Sano Ichiro finds himself in the midst of a dangerous search for an elusive killer. With every clue, the investigation pulls him further into a tangled web of deception and samurai lore. Nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted. Racing against the clock, Sano must find the murderer, for at stake is not only his noble warrior status, but his very life.

When veteran samurai-detective Sano Ichiro, the most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, is called on to investigate the burning of a cottage belonging to the Black Lotus Temple, he makes a shocking discovery. The three victims of the blaze did not die in the fire, but were...  more

When veteran samurai-detective Sano Ichiro, the most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People, is called on to investigate the burning of a cottage belonging to the Black Lotus Temple, he makes a shocking discovery. The three victims of the blaze did not die in the fire, but were brutally murdered before the fire even began. With a triple homicide on his hands, Sano's search for a killer leads him to Haru, an orphan girl found at the scene of the crime. But Sano's wife, Reiko, investigating the case against Sano's wishes, is convinced of Haru's innocence. Reiko's investigation leads her behind the walls of the Black Lotus Temple, where she discovers a sect involved in extortion, prostitution, and hedonistic rituals. Could one of the sect's members be the killer? Now Reiko must risk her marriage to Sano in order to prove Haru's innocence... Set in the luscious finery of the samurai court of medieval Japan, this latest installment in the bestselling series by Laura Joh Rowland is filled with shocking surprised and suspense as readers are once again allowed access into the world of Sano Ichiro.

When beautiful, wealthy Yukiko and low-born artist Noriyoshi are found drowned together in a shinju, or ritual double suicide, everyone believes the culprit was forbidden love. Everyone but newly appointed yoriki Sano Ichiro. Despite the official verdict and warnings from his superiors, the...  more

When beautiful, wealthy Yukiko and low-born artist Noriyoshi are found drowned together in a shinju, or ritual double suicide, everyone believes the culprit was forbidden love. Everyone but newly appointed yoriki Sano Ichiro. Despite the official verdict and warnings from his superiors, the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People suspects the deaths weren't just a tragedy -- they were murder. Risking his family's good name and his own life, Sano will search for a killer across every level of society -- determined to find answers to a mystery no one wants solved. No one but Sano... As subtle and beautiful as the culture it evokes, Shinju vividly re-creates a world of ornate tearooms and guady pleasure-palaces, cloistered mountaintop convents and dealthy prisons. Part love story, part myster, Shinju is a tour that will dazzle and entertain all who enter its world.

LOVE, SUPERNATURAL STYLE Love is the universal language.  And nowhere is this more apparent than in these extraordinary stories from four of today's hottest authors.  From a futuristic cop caught in a crisis of the heart to a smoldering vision of an unusual love triangle, from...  more

LOVE, SUPERNATURAL STYLE Love is the universal language.  And nowhere is this more apparent than in these extraordinary stories from four of today's hottest authors.  From a futuristic cop caught in a crisis of the heart to a smoldering vision of an unusual love triangle, from the hunger for a human touch on an alien planet to a witch's desperate search for the love of one man, these tales of paranormal romance will transport you to a time and a place you've never been before... OUT OF THIS WORLD. INTERLUDE IN DEATH by J. D. Robb At a police conference off-planet, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is forced to forsake duty to take down a rogue ex-cop -- and save the man she loves.... J. D. Robb is a pen-name of Nora Roberts "Interlude in Death" falls between "Betrayal in Death" (Bk 12) and "Seduction in Death" (Bk 13) MAGIC LIKE HEAT ACROSS MY SKIN by Laurell K. Hamilton (A preview of the new hardcover NARCISSUS IN CHAINS) It's been six months since vampire hunter Anita Blake has seen the two men in her life.  Now a kidnapping brings them together -- closer than a woman, a vampire, and a werewolf have ever been before.... KINSMAN by Susan Krinard Searching the universe for a missing ship, two telepaths lose themselves in each other -- mind, body, and soul.... IMMORTALITY by Maggie Shayne On an island off the coast of North Carolina, a man pulls a drowning woman out of the sea, a centuries-old witch with one last wish to share with him -- and one last hope....

No heart is safe... from desire. Sometimes love lurks in the shadows between dusk and dawn... KISS OF THE WOLF by Susan Krinard Surgeon Dana Saint-Cyr trusted her instincts, even when they urged her toward an irresistible Louisiana man with a wicked reputation.  But would she...  more

No heart is safe... from desire. Sometimes love lurks in the shadows between dusk and dawn... KISS OF THE WOLF by Susan Krinard Surgeon Dana Saint-Cyr trusted her instincts, even when they urged her toward an irresistible Louisiana man with a wicked reputation.  But would she discredit the whispers of his supernatural powers and murderous intent before falling prey to his passion? SHADOW KISSING by Tanith Lee Artist Vivien Gray's new mysterious lover promised soul-stealing ecstasy that haunted her dreams and set her spine tingling.  Now their happiness was at stake -- from the ominous evil their very love had unleashed. THE DEVIL SHE KNEW by Evelyn Vaughn When Marcy Bridges discovered a portal to hell in her closet, she needed help from the LAST person she wanted to call -- her gorgeous landlord.  Could she trust her life -- and her heart -- to the care of a dark, dangerous stranger?

The Keepers:  Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts.... At the core of New Orleans lie the otherworldly vampires and shape-shifters that hide in plain sight among mankind.  As one of the Keepers, an elite group...  more

The Keepers:  Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts.... At the core of New Orleans lie the otherworldly vampires and shape-shifters that hide in plain sight among mankind.  As one of the Keepers, an elite group possessing superior skill and strength, Fiona MacDonald's duty is to maintain peace in a place where one vampire's bite could ignite war.  When Detective Jagger DeFarge, a vampire, is called in at the discovery of a body drained of blood, both the detective and Fiona must join uneasy forces. Jagger will stop at nothing to find the murderer -- including working with the sensual and suspicious Fiona.  As more die, it becomes clear that this isn't the work of an ordinary vampire.  No one is safe.  So when the killer's attention turns to Fiona, will Jagger risk destroying his own species to protect the woman he so passionately desires?

The Keepers:  Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts ... Someone -- or something -- is systematically murdering the members of Danyon Stone's werewolf pack.  As Alpha, he knows that finding and punishing the...  more

The Keepers:  Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts ... Someone -- or something -- is systematically murdering the members of Danyon Stone's werewolf pack.  As Alpha, he knows that finding and punishing the murderous entity is his responsibility, and he's not about to rest until he sees justice done.  But to stop the slayings he has to accept help from the most unlikely source -- a wickedly sensual mortal woman. Mystic-shop owner Shauna MacDonald has a special interest in the recent string of otherworldly deaths.  As the Keeper of the werewolves, it's her duty to guard and protect the packs.  Working by Danyon's side to stop an unknown killer -- and trying to deny the potency of their illicit attraction -- poses a threat to her heart unlike any she's ever known, ;and if she becomes the killer's next target, it could be the death of her ...

Pulling back the veil on a world shrouded in darkness, Theresa Meyers's stunning debut reveals a sinfully handsome vampire whose secret is about to exposed ... All her life Seattle reporter Kristin Reed sought her breakout story.  She never thought she'd find it in the crimson...  more

Pulling back the veil on a world shrouded in darkness, Theresa Meyers's stunning debut reveals a sinfully handsome vampire whose secret is about to exposed ... All her life Seattle reporter Kristin Reed sought her breakout story.  She never thought she'd find it in the crimson lair of a real life creature of the night.  Kristin never believed vampires existed -- until with dark brooding eyes and a decadent chocolate scent, Dmitri Dionotte called out to her ... Dmitri and his clan's true nature was cloaked in secrecy until a warring vampire order threatened their existence.  Kristin was just the woman he needed.  She couldn't resist their story ... or Dmitri.  Her blood pulsed hot and furious when he touched her, and with his kiss, all logic fled.  But each night she spent with her vampire lover brought her closer to death and destruction.  A death not even an immortal could triumph over.

Since his mate's death, the only thing that's kept pack protector Mac Lamonda going is the search for his missing children. His hatred for the rival clan who took them is legendary. But when a beautiful shifter saves him from an ambush, Mac enters into a bond that is both...  more

Since his mate's death, the only thing that's kept pack protector Mac Lamonda going is the search for his missing children. His hatred for the rival clan who took them is legendary. But when a beautiful shifter saves him from an ambush, Mac enters into a bond that is both seductive…and dangerous. Rehabilitating abused canines is Kelly McKenzie's life calling. And because of who she is, she distrusts everything Pack. So when the handsome protector's arrival at her sanctuary coincides with news of her sister's disappearance, Kelly is torn between suspicion…and desire. Now, Kelly and Mac must join and fight together. For, if they fail, their loved ones will become the victims of an unimaginable evil.

They've got the right equipment. They've got the most impressive techniques. And they're not just into quick fixes -- they believe in doing the job right... Three of today's hottest authors present a trio of stories of blue-collared hunks who have a serious work ethic -- in...  more

They've got the right equipment. They've got the most impressive techniques. And they're not just into quick fixes -- they believe in doing the job right... Three of today's hottest authors present a trio of stories of blue-collared hunks who have a serious work ethic -- in the bedroom. Any woman would have a tough time resisting these hard-working, hard-muscled men -- and the strength, skill, and passion they put into everything they do... Contains: Slow Hands by Janelle Denison Color Me Wicked by Nina Bangs (Castle of Dark Dreams, Bk 0.5) The Fixer-Upper by MaryJanice Davidson (After Life, Bk 1)

The Keepers:  Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts ... Charged with overseeing the shapeshifters of New Orleans, Caitlin MacDonald has her reasons for being wary of their kind.  So when charismatic bounty-hunting...  more

The Keepers:  Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts ... Charged with overseeing the shapeshifters of New Orleans, Caitlin MacDonald has her reasons for being wary of their kind.  So when charismatic bounty-hunting shifter Ryder Malloy blows into town claiming to be on the trail of a horde of malevolent entities called Walk-Ins, Caitlin has no reason to trust him -- with her city or her heart.  But as tourists start dropping dead from supernatural possession, Cait must team with Ryder to navigate his shadowy, ephemeral world ... Fiercely independent, Ryder usually hunts alone -- but this case requires an exception.  To prevent a supernatural massacre, he needs the beautiful Keeper on his side -- and, if possible, even closer.  In his world, appearances can be deceiving and deadly.  And the only way they'll survive is if this woman who tempts him like no other trusts in him completely ...

Six pulse-pounding tales, original novellas by the modern masters of vampire fiction: * The other side of midnight by Kim Newman * Some velvet morning by Nancy A. Collins * Sheena by Brian Stableford * Vanilla blood by S.P. Somtow * In the face of death by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro *...  more

Six pulse-pounding tales, original novellas by the modern masters of vampire fiction: * The other side of midnight by Kim Newman * Some velvet morning by Nancy A. Collins * Sheena by Brian Stableford * Vanilla blood by S.P. Somtow * In the face of death by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro * The Isle is full of noises by Tanith Lee

Kitty Norville is a midnight-shift DJ for a Denver radio station--and a werewolf in the closet. Sick of lame song requests, she accidentally starts "The Midnight Hour," a late-night advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. After desperate vampires, werewolves, and witches across the...  more

Kitty Norville is a midnight-shift DJ for a Denver radio station--and a werewolf in the closet. Sick of lame song requests, she accidentally starts "The Midnight Hour," a late-night advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. After desperate vampires, werewolves, and witches across the country begin calling in to share their woes, her new show is a raging success. But it's Kitty who can use some help. With one sexy werewolf-hunter and a few homicidal undead on her tail, Kitty may have bitten off more than she can chew...

Based on Erin Hunter's popular novel series, Warriors is the story of a wild cat—a real one, as opposed to manga's usual teenaged human wearing a short skirt and kitty-cat ears—who's separated from his family and friends. There are no plot surprises in this...  more

Based on Erin Hunter's popular novel series, Warriors is the story of a wild cat—a real one, as opposed to manga's usual teenaged human wearing a short skirt and kitty-cat ears—who's separated from his family and friends. There are no plot surprises in this story of a lost hero, and the artwork is a literal, workmanlike rendition of cats and dogs in suburbia. Graystripe, the protagonist, is a mighty warrior of the beleaguered Thunderclan, which has recently been threatened by a combination of suburban development and a zealous cat catcher. The story opens with him imprisoned in a strangely seductive suburban home. After briefly succumbing to the charms of soft living as a kittypet, Graystripe steels his resolve and vows to make his way back to the wild. Alas, he's lost his edge and finds himself spooked by everything from local bullies to lawnmowers. Luckily, he's joined by a helpful, attractive female sidekick, Millie, who knows her way around the challenges of Twolegplace. Many little (and perhaps some larger) girls will find this kitty fantasy irresistible.

Four Novellas of Otherworldly Desire It hurts so good...PRIMAL KISSES.  EROTIC SECRETS.  ETERNAL PASSION. Sink your teeth into these sexy supernatural stories from some of today's hottest authors. UNTIL DEATH DO US PART by Sherrilyn Kenyon Over five hundred...  more

Four Novellas of Otherworldly Desire It hurts so good...PRIMAL KISSES.  EROTIC SECRETS.  ETERNAL PASSION. Sink your teeth into these sexy supernatural stories from some of today's hottest authors. UNTIL DEATH DO US PART by Sherrilyn Kenyon Over five hundred years ago, Esperetta's soul was bound to her husband's by dark magic, and when Velkan became a Dark-Hunter, to her horror, she became immortal as well.  Now, they must come together to fight an old enemy... and the passion that threatens to consume them once more. RIDE THE NIGHT WIND by L.A. Banks Dark dreams haunt Jose Ciponte, dreams of a woman so beautiful he aches for her -- and a deadly enemy who stalks them in the night.  And now those dreams have become a reality.... THE GIFT by Susan Squires All Major Davis Ware wants to do is propose to the beautiful Emma Fairchild.  Instead, he is called back into battle, and a desperate fate.  And Emma will venture into hell itself to save him. THE FORGOTTEN ONE by Ronda Thompson Lady Anne Baldwin longs to break free from her proper bonds.  When she meets the mysterious Merrick, whose eyes glow like a wolf's, she may have found more than she bargained for.

An "ordinary" wedding can get crazy enough, so can you imagine what happens when otherworldly creatures are involved? Nine of the hottest authors of paranormal fiction answer that question in this delightful collection of supernatural wedding stories. What's the seating plan when...  more

An "ordinary" wedding can get crazy enough, so can you imagine what happens when otherworldly creatures are involved? Nine of the hottest authors of paranormal fiction answer that question in this delightful collection of supernatural wedding stories. What's the seating plan when rival clans of werewolves and vampires meet under the same roof? How can a couple in the throes of love overcome traps set by feuding relatives...who are experts at voodoo? Will you have a good marriage if your high-seas wedding is held on a cursed ship? How do you deal with a wedding singer who's just a little too good at impersonating Elvis? Shape-shifters, Wizards, and Magic, Oh My! Contents: Spellbound by L.A. Banks Something Borrowed by Jim Butcher Dead man's chest by Rachel Caine All shook up by P.N. Elrod The Wedding of Wylda Serene by Esther M. Friesner Charmed by the Moon by Lori Handeland Tacky by Charlaine Harris A Hard Day's Night-searcher by Sherrilyn Kenyon "...or Forever Hold Your Peace" by Susan Krinard

TILL DEATH by Maggie Shayne Years ago, a heartbroken McLellan witch placed a curse on the would-be brides of her family. But Kira McLellan doesn't believe in curses. Then she falls in love with Ian Stewart and is determined to break the spell ... or die trying. HAPPILY NEVER AFTER...  more

TILL DEATH by Maggie Shayne Years ago, a heartbroken McLellan witch placed a curse on the would-be brides of her family. But Kira McLellan doesn't believe in curses. Then she falls in love with Ian Stewart and is determined to break the spell ... or die trying. HAPPILY NEVER AFTER by Jeaniene Frost To save her brother, Isabella is about to reluctantly walk down the aisle with Mr. Dangerously Wrong ... unless Chance, a dashing vampire, can derail this wedding of the beauty to the beast. GHOULS NIGHT OUT by Terri Garey Nicki Styx sees dead people. Worse, she's a replacement bridesmaid forced to wear a hideously yellow dress. If only the chatty ghost of the original bridesmaid will just leave her alone, Nicki may survive this ceremony yet. THE WEDDING KNIGHT by Kathryn Smith Payen Carr has reappeared at a most inconvenient time: on the eve of Violet's wedding. But Payen desperately needs her help, for his immortal life is suddenly at stake ... and Violet's mortal one as well.

Anthology 5-in-1  The bite is back in vampire fiction as five of today's most provocative authors cast their irresistible spells on you...  Follow a vampire hunter who can be as deadly as her prey.  Meet a down-home southern girl who's found out, much to her chagrin,...  more

Anthology 5-in-1  The bite is back in vampire fiction as five of today's most provocative authors cast their irresistible spells on you...  Follow a vampire hunter who can be as deadly as her prey.  Meet a down-home southern girl who's found out, much to her chagrin, that vampires are her type.  Feel the euphoria of fear in the shadow of a reluctant queen of the undead.  Step closer to the hot-blooded edge of passion as a strange new mythology of the night is unveiled.  Includes never-before-published stories featuring vampire hunter Anita Blake and everyone's favorite vampire-loving waitress, Sookie Stackhouse. Contents: The Girl Who Was Infatuated with Death [Anita Blake • 8.5] / novelette by Laurell K. Hamilton One Word Answer [Southern Vampire Mysteries • Sookie Stackhouse • 5.1] / novelette by Charlaine Harris Biting in Plain Sight [Queen Betsy 2.5] / novella by MaryJanice Davidson Galahad [Mageverse • 1.5] / novella by Angela Knight Blood Lust / novella by Vickie Taylor   .

A sensuous, passionate story of two people searching for love and truth in a world where friend and foe are indistinguishable.... and werewolves await the moon... Caleb Locke lived for one thing -- killing zombies.  And this man -- this LEGEND -- was exactly what Samantha Wagner...  more

A sensuous, passionate story of two people searching for love and truth in a world where friend and foe are indistinguishable.... and werewolves await the moon... Caleb Locke lived for one thing -- killing zombies.  And this man -- this LEGEND -- was exactly what Samantha Wagner needed.  In mist-shrouded alleys, hunted by zombies, haunted by fear, she vowed to find Caleb and convince him to help her.  But she hadn't counted on falling in love.... Caleb kept his own secrets -- like the one he couldn't hide when the moon was full.  But his wolf was drawn to Samantha, recognizing her as his mate.  With her in his arms, Caleb reveled in passion... and rued his deception.  Would she still love the man who fought by her side if she realized that zombies weren't the only monsters?  Samantha would have to make a choice -- and she only had till the next full moon.

Fall in love with the unpredictable and irresistible dukes (and one dog named Duke) of Four Dukes and a Devil. Join New York Times bestselling authors Cathy Maxwell, Jeaniene Frost, and Tracy Anne Warren, along with USA Today bestselling author Elaine Fox and RITA Award winner Sophia Nash, for...  more

Fall in love with the unpredictable and irresistible dukes (and one dog named Duke) of Four Dukes and a Devil. Join New York Times bestselling authors Cathy Maxwell, Jeaniene Frost, and Tracy Anne Warren, along with USA Today bestselling author Elaine Fox and RITA Award winner Sophia Nash, for tales of noble danger and devilish desire. THE IRISH DUKE by Cathy Maxwell - Miss Susan Rogers had warned all of London about the wickedly handsome nobleman except the person in the most danger -- herself. THE DUKE WHO CAME TO DINNER by Elaine Fox - When Gray decided to break out of her shell, she had no idea it would involve a pooch named Duke, a poltergeist, pedaling a bike through town -- stark naked -- and the perfect man. DEVIL TO PAY by Jeaniene Frost - Only love could save him -- love and blood. CATCH OF THE CENTURY by Sophia Nash - When the most eligible bachelor in London's marriage mart reluctantly rescues a stranded school mistress, the Duke of Beaufort is forced to go heart-to-heart with the spirited siren. CHARMED BY HER SMILE by Tracy Anne Warren - India would do anything to escape a besotted admirer -- even let London's most scandalous rake steal a kiss...and more. With four dukes and one devil, there's no limit on love.

And to See Him Smile / Donald R. Burleson -- Witness / Mike Ashley -- Conversion / Ramsey Campbell -- Apotropaics / Norman Partridge -- Camera Shy / T.E.D. Klein -- Snip My Suckers / Lois H. Gresh -- Blood and Silence / David Langford -- And by a Word, Immortal / Mark Kreighbaum...  more

And to See Him Smile / Donald R. Burleson -- Witness / Mike Ashley -- Conversion / Ramsey Campbell -- Apotropaics / Norman Partridge -- Camera Shy / T.E.D. Klein -- Snip My Suckers / Lois H. Gresh -- Blood and Silence / David Langford -- And by a Word, Immortal / Mark Kreighbaum -- Kwik-Mart Vampire / Robert Weinberg -- Forever Young / Martin R. Soderstrom -- Moving Day / Scott A. Cupp -- Aqua Sancta / Edward Bryant -- Something Had to be Done / David Drake -- Chains / Michael Skeet -- Blood Gothic / Nancy Holder -- Child of the Night / Brian McNaughton -- Coffin Nail / Richard Parks -- Setup / Rick Hautala -- Single White Vampire / Gary Jonas -- Worthy of His Hire / Lawrence Watt-Evans -- Night Flight / Mike Baker -- Flame / Fred Chappell -- First Love / Hugh B. Cave -- Need / Jay R. Bonansinga -- Rose Cavalier / Ben P. Indick -- Lady of the Fountain / Darrell Schweitzer -- Shape of Turmoil / H. Andrew Lynch -- Crucifixion / Adam-Troy Castro -- Bingin' / Greg Cox -- Slice of Life / Dan Perez -- Charity / Adam Niswander -- Antidote / Billie Sue Mosiman -- All Through the Night / Jedediah Elysdir Hartman -- Dark Nightingale Returns / Thomas Marcinko -- Up in the Air, Junior V-Men / Gregory Nicoll -- Cross Examination / Brad Strickland -- It All Comes Out in Analysis / Hobey Widmouth -- Early Decision / Steve Anable -- Blood Brothers / Peter Cannon -- Hunting the Vampire / C. Bruce Hunter -- Heart of Count Dracula, Descendant of Attila, Scourge of God / Thomas Ligotti -- Misapprehensions / Don D'Ammassa -- Prince of the Punks / Karl Edward Wagner -- Entrapment / John Maclay -- Cocci's Blood-Fueled Feud / Lois H. Gresh -- One Good Bite / Christie Golden -- Miss Vampire New Mexico Meets Her Dream Date / John Gregory Betancourt -- Angels, Strange Angels / Peter M. Spizzirri -- Another Saturday Night / David Niall Wilson -- Icing Up / Benjamin Adams -- Magnolia / Remy de Gourmont, translated by Francis Amery -- Vintage Domestic / Steve Rasnic Tem -- Little Night Music / Ron Dee -- Sometimes We Come Back / Wayne Allen Sallee -- Acts / Benjamin Adams -- Revival / Richard Parks -- Crumbs Under Thy Table / Pamela D. Hodgson -- Blood Atonement / Robert M. Price -- Back in the World / Billie Sue Mosiman -- King's Return / Charles Garofalo -- Jack in the Box / Ramsey Campbell -- Mouths / Steve Rasnic Tem -- Blood Ran Out / Michael A. Arnzen -- Last Victim / Jeff Gelb -- Biting-a-Hologram Blues / Nina Kiriki Hoffman -- Life After / Don Herron -- Frenzied Beat of Wings / C. Bruce Hunter -- Exploration of Inner Space / Brian Stableford -- Nine Billion Names of Nosferatu / Simon MacCulloch -- VampWare / Karen E. Taylor -- Best Years of My Life / Yvonne Navarro -- Wet-Nurse / Lois Tilton -- 12-Step Program (for the corporeally challenged) / Tina L. Jens -- Supernaturally Incorrect / Tim Waggoner -- Bar Talk / Joe R. Lansdale -- Exodus / Lawrence Schimel -- Longest Night / Cynthia Ward -- Fire of Spring / George Zebrowski -- Fantsilotra / Janet Berliner Gluckman and George Guthridge -- UV / Nancy Kilpatrick -- Skull in Her Smile / Will Murray -- Upstairs, Downstairs, and All About Vampires / Mort Castle -- Foul Weather / Dawn Dunn and Judy Post -- Folds of the Faithful / Yvonne Navarro -- Just Enough / Joel Lane -- Family History / Nina Kiriki Hoffman -- Moving Day (night?) / Kathryn Ptacek -- Hemo Gobblin' / Robert M. Price -- Paying the Fine / Jill M. Morgan -- Devil is Not Mocked / Manly Wade Wellman -- Ragz / Adam-Troy Castro -- Cross Your Heart / Lisa Lepovetsky -- Glass of Blood / Jean Lorrain, translated by Francis Amery -- Angels of the Mist / Stephen Mark Rainey -- Reappearance / Mollie L. Burleson -- Travelling Coffin: A Tale of Trembling Horror in Three Parts / Miroslaw Lipinski -- Darkness in her Touch / Michael Scott Bricker -- Year's Turning / Connie Hirsch -- Law / Hugh B. Cave -- Cradle / Alan Brennert -- Acknowledgments

What newly married couple doesn't dream of a romantic retreat where they can escape the world for a while-but what happens when supernatural forces intrude on their wedded bliss? Armstrong, Butcher, Caine, Elrod, Kittredge, Liu, MacAlister, Saintcrow, Thompson. Nine of today's hottest...  more

What newly married couple doesn't dream of a romantic retreat where they can escape the world for a while-but what happens when supernatural forces intrude on their wedded bliss? Armstrong, Butcher, Caine, Elrod, Kittredge, Liu, MacAlister, Saintcrow, Thompson. Nine of today's hottest paranormal authors answer that question in this all-star collection of supernatural stories. Can a vampire-hunter enjoy her honeymoon when she's just learned that her new hubby is a werewolf? How can newlyweds focus on their wedding night when their honeymoon suite is haunted by feuding ghosts? And what's a wizard to do when a gruesome monster kidnaps the bride on her way home from the wedding? With so much otherworldly mayhem awaiting our newlyweds, will they ever get around to the honeymoon itself? Find out in... My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon. Contents: -- Stalked / Kelley Armstrong; -- Heorot / Jim Butcher; -- Roman holiday, or SPQ-arrrrrr / Rachel Caine; -- Her mother's daughter / P.N. Elrod; -- Newlydeads / Caitlin Kittredge; -- Where the heart lives / Marjorie M. Liu; -- Cat got your tongue? / Katie MacAlister; -- Half of being married / Lilith Saintcrow; -- A wulf in groom's clothing / Ronda Thompson.

Even vampires should never sleep with the enemy. Vampire princess Alexia Feodorovna has been undead for 125 years, so it's been a while since any man has made her pulse race. Until Declan Black. One look at his bronzed body and a fire like no other consumes her. Then she discovers that...  more

Even vampires should never sleep with the enemy. Vampire princess Alexia Feodorovna has been undead for 125 years, so it's been a while since any man has made her pulse race. Until Declan Black. One look at his bronzed body and a fire like no other consumes her. Then she discovers that he's a dragon lord come to take revenge on the vamps who killed his parents. And claim a crystal said to imbue its owner with incredible powers. Alexia is ordered to torture and kill the dragon lord. Yet with each reckless encounter, she finds herself consumed by his fiery passion. A passion Declan battles, as well. Will he be able to resist the fire of lust she kindles within him and keep revenge in his heart? Or will he risk everything to quench the burning desire and claim the vampire as his own?

Winter Born by Sherrilyn Kenyon Two enemy Were-Panthers discover that fate has destined they become lovers. Pandora must learn to trust Dante's foreign nature. But as she slowly succumbs to the truest passion she has ever known, dark forces have already set out to reclaim her... Born...  more

Winter Born by Sherrilyn Kenyon Two enemy Were-Panthers discover that fate has destined they become lovers. Pandora must learn to trust Dante's foreign nature. But as she slowly succumbs to the truest passion she has ever known, dark forces have already set out to reclaim her... Born of the Night by Amanda Ashley When Lady Shanara Montiori is taken hostage, she learns that the rumors about her captor are true. Lord Reyes is afflicted with the dark curse of the werewolf. Still, Shanara can't fight the attraction they both feel. Will their love break the curse-or feed its powerful hold? Make It Last Forever by L. A. Banks An innocent mistake forces the beautiful Tara onto a mission to save herself from the dark fate that awaits her. Salvation comes in the form of a seductive biker with a heart of gold. But will surrendering to their ripe attraction unleash a danger even she cannot control? Red Moon Rising by Lori Handeland Novelist Maya Alexander's peace is shattered when she is stalked by a Navaho skinwalker who has taken on the guise of a wolf. Her only hope is the mysterious Clay Philips. In his arms, she seeks protection-but as the red moon rises, no one is safe from the danger that lurks nearby...

A daring collection of never-before-published erotic desire from four of the hottest names in paranormal romance. Four of the most sizzling authors of paranormal romance take readers beyond their wildest fantasies, to a seductive midnight world of erotic suspense, demons, mages, vampires, and...  more

A daring collection of never-before-published erotic desire from four of the hottest names in paranormal romance. Four of the most sizzling authors of paranormal romance take readers beyond their wildest fantasies, to a seductive midnight world of erotic suspense, demons, mages, vampires, and knights. A world of queens with devilish secrets, and of demons with secret desires. So dangerous and fun, readers may never want to come back down to earth again ... DRAGON DANCE by Angela Knight -- In the psychic realm , a woman is attuned to the touch of strangers and the powerful temptations of a seductive and mysterious protector. CAUGHT BY THE TIDES by Diane Whiteside -- In an alternate universe of Regency magic, two lovers are threatened by a vicious mage, and swept up in a turbulent war off the Cornish cliffs. QUEEN OF ALL SHE SURVEYS by Emma Holly -- In the fantastic Demon World, a powerful Queen rules until she commits the sin of falling in love with the handsome son of her worst enemy. IN A WOLF'S EMBRACE by Lora Leigh -- In the lair of a strange breed, part man, part wolf who is on the hunt for the woman he craves and needs to fulfill a hunger clawing at him from within.

The bonds of love... The bonds of matrimony... The bonds between husband and wife... Let's face it--some bonds are made to be broken. Here, for the first time ever, are four stories from today's most provocative authors that take the classic idea of the faerie tale wedding and...  more

The bonds of love... The bonds of matrimony... The bonds between husband and wife... Let's face it--some bonds are made to be broken. Here, for the first time ever, are four stories from today's most provocative authors that take the classic idea of the faerie tale wedding and give it a swift kick in the bustle. ...includes the following: The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie Liu: New York Times bestselling author Marjorie M. Liu tells the tale of a young princess who escapes betrothal to a warlord by entering a magical forest. But when an evil queen sends her on a quest to "The Tangleroot Palace" she faces dangers more perilous than marriage. The Shadow of Mist by Yasmine Galenorn: Siobhan Morgan, a friend of the D'Artigo sisters, has a hidden past. A selkie, Siobhan has told everyone she was sent to the United States because inbreeding was wiping out her people. What she didn't tell anyone was that a dark presence from her past who has been stalking her for a hundred years, since she first left the shores of Ireland. A man who will stop at nothing to possess her. With the help of the D'Artigo sisters, Siobhan must stop him before he destroys everything she loves and everything she's built in her new life. ...and two more stories by Laurel K. Hamilton and Sharon Shinn.

This enchanting collection features stories set in glamorous Georgian and Regency England that illustrate the magical, sensual, and humorous events when the worlds of humans and faeries collide. Includes stories by Beverley, Karen Harbaugh, Barbara Samuel, and Mary Jo Putney. Step into a...  more

This enchanting collection features stories set in glamorous Georgian and Regency England that illustrate the magical, sensual, and humorous events when the worlds of humans and faeries collide. Includes stories by Beverley, Karen Harbaugh, Barbara Samuel, and Mary Jo Putney. Step into a world of myth and mystery, where mortal lives tangle with faery enchantment, but love proves to be the most powerful magic of all. *** THE LORD OF ELPHINDALE by Jo Beverley A lovely lady discovers she is half-faery, created to bind a special man to the faery realm. But when he claims to love another, she defies the might of faeries to try and set him free. *** THE FAERY BRAID by Karen Harbaugh Stolen by the Faerie to increase their powers, a beautiful changeling must choose between the lure of magic and the doomed mortal stranger who calls to her still-human heart. *** THE LOVE TALKER by Barbara Samuel A faery lord is condemned to haunt the misty glens, cursed by his need to seduce mortal women to their deaths -- until a simple maid defies his spell and captures his heart. *** DANGEROUS GIFTS by Mary Jo Putney A shy mortal girl rashly accepts a faery lord's offer of beauty and charm. Then he comes to claim a terrible price -- the loss of her new love and everything she holds dear. EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAERY LOVE!

WHERE TO YOUR FANTASIES TAKE YOU? THE WIDOW'S AUCTION by Sabrina Jeffries In an exclusive gentlemen's club in Victorian London, adventurous ladies are available to the highest bidder. Yet how far will a modest widow go to fulfill her fantasy of being auctioned off as a rake's...  more

WHERE TO YOUR FANTASIES TAKE YOU? THE WIDOW'S AUCTION by Sabrina Jeffries In an exclusive gentlemen's club in Victorian London, adventurous ladies are available to the highest bidder. Yet how far will a modest widow go to fulfill her fantasy of being auctioned off as a rake's midnight plaything? THE AWAKENING by Christine Feehan Under the blazing heat of the Borneo sun, a beautiful naturalist's dream comes true -- to live among the feral jungle creatures. But an untamed, irresistible beast of another sort forces her to explore her own wild side. LUISA'S DESIRE by Emma Holly From the depths of the dark unknown, a child of midnight has arrived in a spiritual Tibetan refuge to rid herself of wicked desires. Here this ageless beauty meets the one man who can save her -- or damn her soul forever. MR. SPEEDY by Elda Minger In a private, all-male school for seduction, she might just graduate with honors. If she can only maintain her disguise long enough to teach the man of her dreams a few lessons.

Somewhere between good and evil... there's love Evil looms but love conquers the darkness. *** FOREVER MINE by Linda Winstead Jones Miranda Garner accidentally kills her obsessed ex-boyfriend, but he continues to stalk her... as a ghost.  She turns to psychic John Stark...  more

Somewhere between good and evil... there's love Evil looms but love conquers the darkness. *** FOREVER MINE by Linda Winstead Jones Miranda Garner accidentally kills her obsessed ex-boyfriend, but he continues to stalk her... as a ghost.  She turns to psychic John Stark for help -- and triggers a deadly love triangle they've been caught in for centuries.  Now John and Miranda must break the curse.  Or lose each other forever.... *** HAUNT ME by Evelyn Vaughn David Fields is on life support when his spirit leaves his body -- only to encounter an evil presence that's gripping the hospital... and heading straight for his estranged wife, Charis.  Can David haunt the woman he still loves and protect her from a danger only he can see? *** SOUL OF THE WOLF by Karen Whiddon (Pack, Bk 3) Policewoman Amanda Riley is alone in believing a serial killer is targeting werewolves... until Nick Templeton joins the investigation.  His seductive aura of darkness and danger makes Amanda suspect Nick is a shape-shifting werewolf himself.  And she's not about to wait for the killer to prove it.  

RACING THE MOON by Michelle Hauf (Bewitching the Dark, Bk 3.5) A wolfshifter is stranded on the highway while racing to make it back to his home territory when a sexy mechanic comes to his aid. With the full moon looming, the only thing that will keep his inner wolf in check is sex. But...  more

RACING THE MOON by Michelle Hauf (Bewitching the Dark, Bk 3.5) A wolfshifter is stranded on the highway while racing to make it back to his home territory when a sexy mechanic comes to his aid. With the full moon looming, the only thing that will keep his inner wolf in check is sex. But despite the chemistry between them, sex with his luscious rescuer may be even more dangerous than letting his wolf run free. MATE OF THE WOLF by Karen Whiddon (Pack, Bk 7) Wolves and Vamps don't mix, but when this pair connect ... rules are made to be broken CAPTURED by Lori Devoti (Unbound novella) The hound who is imprisoned with her for breeding purposes, may be the one to erase the scars of her captivity and free her from the nightmare that has been her life DREAMCATCHER by Anna Leonard A women is wasting away and there is no medical reason, no cure - until, in admiration for her inner spirit, her sexy caregiver shares a legend which holds the secret to her salvation MAHINA'S STORM by Vivi Anna (Valorian Chronicles novella) A brush with death, exposes the hidden desires between a tough shifter cop and her luscious shifter partner BROKEN SOULS by Bonnie Vanak (Draicon, Bk 2) The leading shifter pair both lost their soulmates, but still have a chance at being mates of the heart if they can survive the evil called to hunt the woman as she tries to make peace with her past.

Sink your teeth into nocturne bites. Under the cover of night exists the dark and sensuous world of nocturne, a world conjured up in these six seriously seductive tales of paranormal passion. Spend the night with a man whose fighting against nature to control the most primal of urges; get...  more

Sink your teeth into nocturne bites. Under the cover of night exists the dark and sensuous world of nocturne, a world conjured up in these six seriously seductive tales of paranormal passion. Spend the night with a man whose fighting against nature to control the most primal of urges; get carried away with a deeply sensual vampire and find romance that's out of this world! These red-hot tales will take you on a mesmerising journey where the extraordinary comes breathtakingly closer with every turn of the page...

Not all hunters are bound by human laws... Revisiting the paranormal realms they've made famous in their wildly popular fiction, New York Times bestselling authors Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake -- plus New York Times bestselling YA author Melissa Marr...  more

Not all hunters are bound by human laws... Revisiting the paranormal realms they've made famous in their wildly popular fiction, New York Times bestselling authors Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake -- plus New York Times bestselling YA author Melissa Marr with her first adult supernatural thriller -- unleash their full arsenal of dark talents, plunging us into the shadows where the supernatural stalk the unsuspecting... and every soul is a target. Get ready for the ride of your life -- because the wildest magic has just been unleashed... and evil is about to have its day. Stories include: Ley Line Drifter by Kim Harrison Reckoning by Jeaniene Frost Dark Matters by Vici Pettersson The Dead, the Damned and the Forgotten by Jocelynn Drake Two Lines by Melissa Marr

Bestselling author Jeaniene Frost seduces readers into a forbidden new world as she teams up with romance stars Shayla Black and Sharie Kohler for a sizzling collection of original novellas featuring fallen angels, anarchistic demons, warrior wizards, and irresistibly dangerous creatures of the...  more

Bestselling author Jeaniene Frost seduces readers into a forbidden new world as she teams up with romance stars Shayla Black and Sharie Kohler for a sizzling collection of original novellas featuring fallen angels, anarchistic demons, warrior wizards, and irresistibly dangerous creatures of the night. Enter the dark realm of Nocturna in Jeaniene Frost's redhot tale, where blisteringly sexy Raphael dominates the demons of a lawless dimension and tries to help a beautiful young woman avenge her cousin's disappearance.  In the shadowy world of Shayla Black's Doomsday Brethren, magical warrior Raiden vows to protect his woman and their unborn youngling from evil -- and deliver her safely to another man.  But once he's saved her, can he let her go?  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.   Danger beckons in these captivating paranormal tales that will tempt readers to the edge and leave them begging for more.  

Some men are more than meets the eye -- much, much more. And when they unleash a woman's wildest desires -- her deepest, animal hunge -- the results are primal, magical, and undeniably hot... Chanku Rising Kate Douglas Xandi, Keisha, Stefan and Anton share a powerful secret: they...  more

Some men are more than meets the eye -- much, much more. And when they unleash a woman's wildest desires -- her deepest, animal hunge -- the results are primal, magical, and undeniably hot... Chanku Rising Kate Douglas Xandi, Keisha, Stefan and Anton share a powerful secret: they are shape-shifters whose primal power and heightened senses bring an added ecstasy to their lovemaking that is beyond all words. Now, one of their own is threatened by a danger from the outside, from one determined to expose their sexy secrets, and the friends will go to any lengths to save her and their clan... Tiger, Tiger Noelle Mack In the demon-haunted Himalayas, where illusion and reality are often one and the same, strange things happen. For a hard-bodied, world-class climber -- a man of unearthly sensuality -- that border will be challenged in the most erotic of encounters. In the guise of a blue-eyed snow tiger, he is able to lure one intrepid woman into his mountain lair and show her that the line between man and beast is blissfully slim indeed... Night Of The Jaguar Vivi Anna When Myra Galas finally takes her dream trip to the Amazon, she never imagines it will end in tragedy. Wounded and alone, Myra's mind is stalked by a dark, sexy male -- sometimes man, sometimes jaguar -- she inexplicably craves with every inch of her body. When she wakes to find herself in his powerful arms, he stirs something deep inside her'an ancient, hedonistic desire clawing to be set free... Open yourself to pleasure and indulge the beast within...

Centuries ago, the Demon Lord of Self-Doubt and Second Thoughts created the town of Mysteria... Located in the picturesque mountains of Colorado, it's where the supernatural coexists with the natural. It's a town of bewitching seduction, dark magic, and sensual demons. The...  more

Centuries ago, the Demon Lord of Self-Doubt and Second Thoughts created the town of Mysteria... Located in the picturesque mountains of Colorado, it's where the supernatural coexists with the natural. It's a town of bewitching seduction, dark magic, and sensual demons. The ladies of Mysteria wouldn't have it any other way... The Desdaine triplets may look like little angels, but hey act more like devils. And one sister is about to get the surprise of her life... Shay, Satan's most devoted emissary, levels disaster on the world like a real pro. Now she's come to Mysteria with a hot new job, and gives grave new meaning to the term Nanny from Hell... Glory, witch of love, wants her man. Unfortunately, he barely knows she exists -- until a magic pen brings her creative fantasies of seduction, sex, and delicious revenge to life... In a town of bloodsucking vampires, a vegetarian like Summer can have trouble adapting. But Colin has what it takes to change a woman's mind -- not to mention her appetite... Stories include: DISDAINING TROUBLE by MaryJanice Davidson THE NANNY FROM HELL by Susan Grant A TAWDRY AFFAIR by Gena Showalter IT'S IN HIS KISS by P. C. Cast

Meet three men with something extra-a supernatural, fierce sensuality that transforms them into lovers like no others. For the women who love them, the call of the wild cannot be denied. Chanku Fallen by Kate Douglas With secret powers that intensify their senses, master shapeshifters Mik...  more

Meet three men with something extra-a supernatural, fierce sensuality that transforms them into lovers like no others. For the women who love them, the call of the wild cannot be denied. Chanku Fallen by Kate Douglas With secret powers that intensify their senses, master shapeshifters Mik and AJ are on the prowl in New Mexico, seeking to rescue a lost kin named Tala, a woman sold into bondage and desperate to escape. Free of her captors, Tala will experience true liberation with Mik and AJ-an uninhibited menage a trois that takes her to the heights of erotic pleasure and reveals her true Chanku nature. Fantaisie by Noelle Mack Brought to a French chateau wreathed in mist, at once elegant and eerie, Tanya meets a mysterious man whose wild mane of hair and golden eyes are like nothing she has ever seen. Though Jean Claude keeps as guardian a lion that is anything but tame, she is free to explore the chateau's many rooms, where mirages appear of lovers who once satisfied their deepest desires there. Jean Claude is among them-but is his current incarnation something other than human? Tanya cannot resist the erotic spell in his eyes. Call Of The Wild by Kathleen Dante Knowing nothing of the wolf clan whose blood she shares, Deanna Lycan is strangely drawn to all things wild-and compelled to begin a sensual exploration of her true nature with Graeme Luger. Their torrid encounter sweeps her toward a transformation that will bring her to the ultimate ecstasy.

Give in to your most dangerous desires this Christmas... A CHRISTMAS KISS by Merline Lovelace: Vampire Delilah's Christmas Eve hunt lands her in the arms of Sergeant Brett Cooper, a mortal who gave up on the Christmas spirit and love years ago. Could she change his mind?   THE...  more

Give in to your most dangerous desires this Christmas... A CHRISTMAS KISS by Merline Lovelace: Vampire Delilah's Christmas Eve hunt lands her in the arms of Sergeant Brett Cooper, a mortal who gave up on the Christmas spirit and love years ago. Could she change his mind?   THE VAMPIRE WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS by Lori DeVoti: Devilishly sexy Drystan is out for revenge but he needs demon Aimee's help to put his plan into action. The last thing he expected was to fall for her... SUNDOWN by Linda Winstead Jones: Leo is a regular at Abby's vampire bar. When Christmas brings a new and terrifying danger with it, will he be able to protect her? And can he capture her heart in the bargain?   NOTHING SAYS CHRISTMAS LIKE A VAMPIRE by Lisa Childs: Vampire Julian is the man of Sienna's nightmares. He saved her from the car wreck that killed her family and she's never forgotten his face. But can he provide her with the perfect Christmas she's never had? UNWRAPPED by Bonnie Vanak (Draicon, Bk 7): Adrian has always loved Sarah. But he is a vampire and she's a werewolf - their union is forbidden. Yet could a secret Christmas liaison have them giving into their deepest desires?

They're powerful, sensual men who are on the prowl, looking for the perfect mate?a woman willing to embrace adventure beyond the imagination, and explore her wildest, most uninhibited side? Chanku Journey by Kate Douglas Jacob, Baylor, and Shannon are an ancient sensual race of shapeshifters...  more

They're powerful, sensual men who are on the prowl, looking for the perfect mate?a woman willing to embrace adventure beyond the imagination, and explore her wildest, most uninhibited side? Chanku Journey by Kate Douglas Jacob, Baylor, and Shannon are an ancient sensual race of shapeshifters known as the Chanku. Now as these pack-mates journey to a special wedding celebration for Tia and Lucien on the beach in San Francisco, their stories of secret, feral power and scorching eroticism will ignite your most alluring fantasies as well as a hunger that demands sweet satisfaction? Kiss of the Dragon by Lacy Danes Chester Shields is much more than the sexy guy in the next cubicle?he's a member of a sacred race of powerful, mysterious dragons. Nora is not so sure what to make of the erotic mind games Chester's playing. But he's exposing her deepest desires?and leading her into a world of sensual pleasure that defies explanation? Winter's Kiss by Morgan Hawke Big game photographer Kasi Stewart returns to the mountains of Japan in search of a mysterious tiger that saved her during a snowstorm when she was a child. In his remote cabin, Yuki Shirotora, descended from a nearly extinct line of White Tigers, leads Kasi into his exotic world of untamed sensuality?

Anthologist Elrod (My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding) taps into the urban fantasy craze with a mixed bag of wizardry, mystery and glamour. The best include Patricia Briggs's wistful Seeing Eye, wherein blind witch Wendy Moira Keller helps werewolf Tom Franklin search for his missing...  more

Anthologist Elrod (My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding) taps into the urban fantasy craze with a mixed bag of wizardry, mystery and glamour. The best include Patricia Briggs's wistful Seeing Eye, wherein blind witch Wendy Moira Keller helps werewolf Tom Franklin search for his missing brother, and Jim Butcher's funny Last Call, which finds wizard Harry Dresden hot on the tail of Meditrina Bassarid, a wicked wine-loving maenad who wreaks havoc in a Chicago bar. In Rachel Caine's romantic Death Warmed Over, Holly Anne Caldwell, a resurrection witch, falls in love with Andrew Toland, a corpse from 1875, while Elrod's Hecate's Golden Eye tells of a 1937 hunt for a curious family gem. Though not particularly groundbreaking, these tales will easily keep paranormal mystery fans entertained. Today's hottest urban fantasy authors come together in this delicious brew that crackles and boils over with tales of powerful witches and dark magic! For anyone who's ever wondered what lies beyond the limits of reality, who's imagined the secret spaces where witches wield fearsome magic, come and drink deep. Let yourself fall under the spell of this bewitching collection! Alpha & Omega #1.5 (Seeing Eye) by Patricia Briggs -- The Dresden Files #10.6 (Last Call) by Jim Butcher -- Holly & Andrew #1 (Death Warmed Over) by Rachel Caine -- Cassandra Palmer #4.4 (Vegas Odds) by Karen Chance -- Vampire Files #11.6 (Hecate's Golden Eye) by P.N. Elrod -- Sookie Stackhouse #8.6 (Bacon) by Charlaine Harris -- Jane Yellowrock #0.7 (Signatures of the Dead) by Faith Hunter -- Nocturne City #3.5 (Ginger) by Caitlin Kittredge -- Cin Craven #1.5 (Dark Sins) by Jenna Maclaine

Bestselling authors Maggie Shayne and Marjorie M. Liu, and sizzling newcomers Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook discover the wild instinct in everyone with four all-new stories of feral heat. Fans will get swept away by the passions in the unfathomable depths of Atlantis; they'll follow the...  more

Bestselling authors Maggie Shayne and Marjorie M. Liu, and sizzling newcomers Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook discover the wild instinct in everyone with four all-new stories of feral heat. Fans will get swept away by the passions in the unfathomable depths of Atlantis; they'll follow the shadows that stalk both the living and the undead in a world of vampires and guardian angels; they'll enter the forbidden world of the demon horde and their willing victims; and they'll be privy to the secrets of a beautiful animal-whisperer who's drawn closer to the most suspect of all male animals -- man. ANIMAL MAGNETISM by Maggie Shayne Detective Jay Harris rushes a dog that was shot during a crime to Dr. Macy McNamara, the most unfriendly vet in town. Macy, who can talk to animals, tries to help Jay solve the serial rapist crimes by using the information she was given from the injured dog. PARADISE by Meljean Brook (Guardians, Bk 3) Vampire Lucas Marsden receives help from Selah, a Guardian, to fight off demons. They must find and kill the demon that is sacrificing vampires in an effort to open a new gate from Hell. HUNTER KISS by Marjorie M. Liu (Companion story to Hunter Kiss series) Maxine Kiss steps in front of a man to prevent him from being killed by "zombies". Grant Cooperton can only guess why the "zombies" have targeted him and he needs Maxine's help to explain why they fear him. WILD HEARTS IN ATLANTIS by Alyssa Day (Warriors of Poseidon, Bk 2) Bastien can't believe Prince Conlan sent him to be the liaison to the Florida panther shape-shifter coalition. He's a warrior, not a politician. To make matters worse, the only woman who has ever seen behind the mask of calm he presents to the world is a half-breed shape-shifter -- sworn enemies to the Atlantean defenders of humanity.

Chanku Destiny by Kate Douglas Mystical and sensual shapeshifters, the Chanku welcome newcomers Adam and Eve to their forgotten legacy. Together with Oliver the three will revel in a sexual exploration like no other Abundance by Deanna Lee For nearly 35 years Jude Aroca and his people...  more

Chanku Destiny by Kate Douglas Mystical and sensual shapeshifters, the Chanku welcome newcomers Adam and Eve to their forgotten legacy. Together with Oliver the three will revel in a sexual exploration like no other Abundance by Deanna Lee For nearly 35 years Jude Aroca and his people have been free from human contact. Now, a human female has arrived on their small jungle moon arousing the feline beast inside of Jude with the exotic smell of her sex. Passion of the Cat  by Dawn Thompson" Captain Lyle Clarridge can never forget his erotic interlude in the Hindu Kush when the seductive Ihita healed him from a snow leopard attack. For with every full moon the creature within him awakens seeking the ultimate in sexual surrender.

Enter the darkly seductive world that exists within Nocturne Bites' with tales woven by some of the most spellbinding authors: Lisa Renee Jones, Olivia Gates, Linda O. Johnston, Barbara J. Hancock, Caridad Pineiro and Lydia Parks. Let them take you on a thrilling ride where you'll catch...  more

Enter the darkly seductive world that exists within Nocturne Bites' with tales woven by some of the most spellbinding authors: Lisa Renee Jones, Olivia Gates, Linda O. Johnston, Barbara J. Hancock, Caridad Pineiro and Lydia Parks. Let them take you on a thrilling ride where you'll catch a glimpse of sensuous, sexy men who share their wildest desires in ways you thought only existed in dreams... Werewolves, vampires and shape shifters...oh my! Don't be afraid to wake them. They've been waiting for you. *** RETURN OF THE BEAST by Lisa Renee Jones (Knight of White) Saved by an immortal after an attack by a Beast, Chris Avern is doomed to carry that beast within himself.  It taints his soul with a darkness that can only be purged by finding his chosen mate.  Now, as a Knight of White, a demon fighter caught up in an ancient war between good and evil, Chris must battle the soulless Darkland Beasts intent on wreaking destruction upon humanity. *** MORTAL ENEMY, IMMORTAL LOVER by Olivia Gates From the moment they met, Javed and Desirée have shared an explosive passion.  Yet Javed fears that being with Desi will put her in danger from the monsters that inhabit his world... monsters like himself.  An immortal half-vampire, half-demon with both species' powers and none of their weaknesses, even Javed may not be strong enough to save Desi from his enemies.  He is determined to end their affair to protect Desi... and to tell her the truth about himself. *** CLAWS OF THE LYNX by Linda O. Johnston (Alpha Force Werewolves) Nella and Alec had once shared a steamy relationship with the promise of a long-term commitment -- until Alec saw her transform into a lynx.  Hurt that Alec couldn't accept that she is a shapeshifter, Nella moved on... and joined the Alpha Force, a military organization of people with paranormal abilities. *** WILDERNESS by Barbara J. Hancock She was gripped by terror as she cut the silver chains that bound him.  But her sense of purpose gave her the courage to release the werewolf from his bonds.  Tess's mission was to save Colin from the clutches of those who hunted supernaturals seeking to unlock the source of their power.  But despite her precognitive abilities, she hadn't foreseen the fierce attraction that immediately erupted between them.  With an evil enemy closing in on Colin's pack, Tess was drawn into their desperate battle for survival.  And as she and Colin embarked on a perilous rescue scheme, the bond between them grew even stronger than the explosive passion they shared. *** HONOR CALLS by Caridad Pineiro (The Calling) As FBI Assistant Director, Jesus Hernandez expects a fair share of crime in New York City.  Yet nothing could have prepared him for what he witnesses outside a Goth bar called the Blood Bank:  hunter Michaela Ramirez slaying an elder vampire.  Jesus is skeptical at first, but Michaela is determined to make him believe in the supernatural beings that roam the city.  And as Michaela draws him deeper into an underground world of darkness and danger, he finds her sexy bravado is more than can resist.... *** SHADOW LOVER by Lydia Parks In college, psychologist Serena Brockman dreamed of a secret lover who watched over her and would one day bring her into his shadow world.  Since then, she has spent her life convincing others that such mythical creatures aren't real.  Until the night her shadow lover reappears in his true form -- a vampire....  

Willow was unlike any princess he'd ever met... As heir to the throne, Ruben must choose an appropriate mate to preserve his royal bloodline-despite his fear that his true nature will destroy them both. Yet the female he craves above all others is a dangerous combination of fairy and shifter, a...  more

Willow was unlike any princess he'd ever met... As heir to the throne, Ruben must choose an appropriate mate to preserve his royal bloodline-despite his fear that his true nature will destroy them both. Yet the female he craves above all others is a dangerous combination of fairy and shifter, a mesmerizing creature who inspires both passion and suspicion. Then violence strikes the castle, and the two are forced to track a killer into perilous magical territory. But with treachery everywhere, will Willow and Ruben's growing bond be enough to shift the fate of their two kingdoms?

A desperate mother. A scarred man. A powerful bond? The moment he saw Blythe Daphne on the television news, Lucas Kenyon knew three things: she was a shapeshifter, like him. She was the most desirable creature he had ever seen. And she was in terrible danger. Now, the wolf in Lucas is driving...  more

A desperate mother. A scarred man. A powerful bond? The moment he saw Blythe Daphne on the television news, Lucas Kenyon knew three things: she was a shapeshifter, like him. She was the most desirable creature he had ever seen. And she was in terrible danger. Now, the wolf in Lucas is driving him to save Blythe and her young daughter from a man he knows is evil personified. A man who believes all shapeshifters are demons straight from hell. But Lucas knows he must never reveal the secret that threatens to tear him apart?not even to the one woman who could heal him.

In "Chanku Rising", written by Kate Douglas, Xandi, Keisha, Stefan and Anton share a powerful secret: they are shapeshifters whose primal power and heightened senses bring an added ecstasy to their lovemaking that is beyond all words. Now, one of their own is threatened by a danger from the...  more

In "Chanku Rising", written by Kate Douglas, Xandi, Keisha, Stefan and Anton share a powerful secret: they are shapeshifters whose primal power and heightened senses bring an added ecstasy to their lovemaking that is beyond all words. Now, one of their own is threatened by a danger from the outside, from one determined to expose their sexy secrets, and the friends will go to any lengths to save her and their clan..."Tiger, Tiger" is written by Tiger Noelle Mack. In the demon-haunted Himalayas, where illusion and reality are often one and the same, strange things happen. For a hard-bodies, world-class climber - a man of unearthly sensuality - that border will be challenged in the most erotic of encounters. In the guise of a blue-eyed snow tiger, he is able to lure one intrepid woman into his mountain lair and show her that the line between man and beast is blissfully slim indeed..."Night Of The Jaguar", is written by Vivi Anna. When Myra Galas finally takes her dream trip to the Amazon, she never imagines it will end in tragedy. Wounded and alone, Myra's mind is stalked by a dark, sexy male - sometimes man, sometimes jaguar - she inexplicably craves with every inch of her body. When she wakes to find herself in his powerful arms, he stirs something deep inside her - an ancient, hedonistic desire clawing to be set free...

This title contains three stories that include Chanku Honor by Kate Douglas By invitation of Mik, Tala and AJ, a new group of six young people are discovering their Chanku heritage. They call themselves the Wolfpack, with Logan, the leader, Jazzy Blue, his lover, and Deacon, the outsider....  more

This title contains three stories that include Chanku Honor by Kate Douglas By invitation of Mik, Tala and AJ, a new group of six young people are discovering their Chanku heritage. They call themselves the Wolfpack, with Logan, the leader, Jazzy Blue, his lover, and Deacon, the outsider. Together they will learn of their shapeshifting power and their amazingly sensual legacy. Wings of The Swan by Anya Howard Deep in the northern woods, a Saxon chieftain comes upon a hidden waterfall - and watches in amazement as a woman lovelier than a swan appears underneath it. Can this vision of sensual grace be human? Her body is utterly dazzling, and when their sexual longings are satisfied at last, she shows him the ultimate in carnal pleasure.. Animal Instinc by Lydia Parks. Assigned to look into a series of deadly maulings, investigator Rachel McNeil tries to conceal the animal-like attraction she feels for the sexy Russian detective she's called to help with the case. But Nikolai arouses feelings in her she has never imagined, and she craves his touch and the erotic bliss she knows it will bring...

WHEN A WEREWOLF AND THE BEAUTIFUL SIREN HE ONCE SAVED MEET AGAIN, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE... As Pack Protector, Kane McGraw never gets involved with the victims he saves.  But Lilly Gideon may be the one exception.  She has intrigued him ever since he helped free her from a religious...  more

WHEN A WEREWOLF AND THE BEAUTIFUL SIREN HE ONCE SAVED MEET AGAIN, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE... As Pack Protector, Kane McGraw never gets involved with the victims he saves.  But Lilly Gideon may be the one exception.  She has intrigued him ever since he helped free her from a religious compound called Sanctuary.  So when he learns that she's still in danger, he can't stay away -- not even if it means exposing Lilly to the fanatics she's trying to escape. Years of psychological torture have left Lilly without the ability to control her shifter nature.  Any man she touches is driven mad by an all-consuming desire.  Though she wants Kane more than any man, she's forced to deny him the release they most crave.  That is, until he decides it's time to take matters -- and her -- into his own hands....  

Chanku Spirit by Kate Douglas A voice in his head, a powerful command to come to Florida stands between Matt and his mating with Daci and Deacon. Like a siren's call, it lures him with sensual promise and carnal need. Obeying is the only option -- what else can one do when summoned by the...  more

Chanku Spirit by Kate Douglas A voice in his head, a powerful command to come to Florida stands between Matt and his mating with Daci and Deacon. Like a siren's call, it lures him with sensual promise and carnal need. Obeying is the only option -- what else can one do when summoned by the goddess? Running Wild By Kathleen Dante Graeme Luger has finally found a woman who shares his werewolf heritage and his desire for savage sexual pleasure, but the unexpected arrival of his cousin threatens his newfound passion. Now he must fight to keep his lover and the wanton bliss they share with each other. Heart of the Wildcat By Devyn Quinn Fierce and feral in their passion and unquenchable in their lust, these men seek to fulfill every woman'™s most carnal desires... As one of the last members of a vanishing trible of shapeshifters, Joseph Clawfoot lives alone and longs for a mate. When he saves ecologist Kathryn Dayton from certain death, he wonders whether this etheral beauty can embrace his primal past and join him in an exotic encounter of forbidden ecstasy...

They're primed and primal, untamed and unstoppable, always ready to go further, harder, longer to bring a woman pleasure that's wild, fiery, and out of this world...They are the Chanku - an ancient race of shape-shifters, gifted with extraordinary sexual appetites. Now the pack-mates,...  more

They're primed and primal, untamed and unstoppable, always ready to go further, harder, longer to bring a woman pleasure that's wild, fiery, and out of this world...They are the Chanku - an ancient race of shape-shifters, gifted with extraordinary sexual appetites. Now the pack-mates, plus new arrivals AJ, Mik, and Tala, are preparing for Oliver and his beloved Mei Chen to finally bond in a mating ritual that will take each to the peak of ecstasy, and prove as erotic as it is dangerous...To the Walapai Apache of Arizona, a puma's cry has always been a dangerous omen. Amy Murphy, practical to the core, scorns such legends, until she attends a pow-wow near Flagstaff, where she's immediately drawn to a powerful, dark eyed man. Her attraction is intense, inexplicable, irresstible - leading her into a wildly carnal encounter that awakens the animal within.When Jain Roberts' ship crashes on a distant, futurist planet, she's rescued by Kesuk, the lusty clan leader of the Artic Bears. This magnificent creature with white - blond hair and a potent masculinity haunts her dreams - dreams he intends to make deliciously real, as he draws her into a realm of complete sexual abandon...

Three sizzling stories in one irresistible anthology! Witches, werewolves, things that bump in the night....  And three arousing tales of sexual delight. WEB OF DESIRE by Cathryn Fox Good witch Ally gets naughty when she discovers her long-lost high school sweetheart caught...  more

Three sizzling stories in one irresistible anthology! Witches, werewolves, things that bump in the night....  And three arousing tales of sexual delight. WEB OF DESIRE by Cathryn Fox Good witch Ally gets naughty when she discovers her long-lost high school sweetheart caught -- literally -- in a web of lust and seduction. SOLO TU by Mandy M. Roth When Francy shows up after five years of separation to tell her beloved Dante, a werewolf, that she's engaged to a vampire, he seduces her with a steamy surprise of his own. TEMPTED BY TWO by Anya Bast Not only did Miranda just learn that she's a half-blood fae, but she's also got two -- two! -- deliciously muscular mates.  She'd better adjust to all the sexy attention before a vengeful goblin tries to get in on the threesome....

Broad and all-powerful, these men know how to thrive in the wild -- and bring to the edge of ecstasy the women they claim as their own: ON THE PROWL by Vonna Harper Traveling from Texas to India in search of a rare white tiger, zoologist Jori Bianchi strikes more than gold when she spots...  more

Broad and all-powerful, these men know how to thrive in the wild -- and bring to the edge of ecstasy the women they claim as their own: ON THE PROWL by Vonna Harper Traveling from Texas to India in search of a rare white tiger, zoologist Jori Bianchi strikes more than gold when she spots the stunning predator in an exotic, lush forest reserve. Little does she realize she has the power to release the man from the beast -- by indulging in a scorching sensual connection that will transform them both BETWEEN LOVERS by Crystal Jordan On a fateful camping trip, fiery Oregon beauty Rhiannon Reid is kidnapped and turned into a -- Between -- a magical shape-shifting creature. Now forced to prove her worthiness to the group's golden king, lion-shifting Elan Delacourt, the two test each other's strength and character -- but lose themselves in the hot-blooded battle AMBER FIRE by Lisa Renee Jones Determined to defend her late father's work, Amber Green heads into the heat of the Nevada canyons to prove the existence of the Yaguara, a shape-shifting race of jaguars. There she meets the one man more hell-bent on protecting the jaguars than she is: Jareth, a force of raw male nature to be reckoned with -- an animal worth pursuing...

Could she lead him to the one thing he'd missed when he was alive? Ever since her husband died in Afghanistan, shape-shifter Anabel Lee has been haunted -- by every ghost except the one she longs to see. But when Tyler Rogers appears, Anabel senses something different about him. It's...  more

Could she lead him to the one thing he'd missed when he was alive? Ever since her husband died in Afghanistan, shape-shifter Anabel Lee has been haunted -- by every ghost except the one she longs to see. But when Tyler Rogers appears, Anabel senses something different about him. It's not just his piercing blue eyes or sexy voice. Even though he's a ghost, Tyler is more real than anyone she's met in years. Tyler needs Anabel's help. His sister has been abducted by a powerful warlock, and he can sense her light fading fast. Confined to the spirit realm, he needs to join his powers with Anabel's to bring his sister back from the darkness. As they work together against time and magic, will they discover a passion strong enough to bridge this world and the next?

WHERE FANTASIES BECOME REAL... Bestselling author Nina Bangs once again tempts readers to enter the wickedly sensual Castle of Dark Dreams -- a playground where private pleasures and devilish fantasies come true, where the men who breathe life into women's ultimate desires burn with...  more

WHERE FANTASIES BECOME REAL... Bestselling author Nina Bangs once again tempts readers to enter the wickedly sensual Castle of Dark Dreams -- a playground where private pleasures and devilish fantasies come true, where the men who breathe life into women's ultimate desires burn with their own supernatural fire.... As an angel, Passion prides herself on perfection.  But some mischievous part of her always goes against the godly grain.  After one too many attempts to enliven the heavenly halls, she's sent to earth to tame her naughty nature.  While human, she has to bring goodness and light to the most sinful of places, the Castle of Dark Dreams.  Once there, she finds herself in the role of a virgin used as bait to trap a marauding demon.  Passion thinks the game is harmless until she sees the man playing the demon.  His name is Edge, and Passion senses darkness in him beyond any she's ever dreamed. Edge may play a demon, but he is something much worse.  His past is littered with pain and destruction and that's the way he likes it.  Now he must prove to himself and others that he is what he's always been cold and emotionless.  But as danger threatens and his need for Passion heats up, he finds himself balanced on love's... WICKED EDGE.

A split second is all it takes to pull the trigger on destiny. Wolf Signs Robyn’s deafness doesn’t stop her from taking the backcountry trip she’s been craving. Meeting a hot, ripped hunk-of-male at the Yukon cabin starts cravings of a different kind. And raises...  more

A split second is all it takes to pull the trigger on destiny. Wolf Signs Robyn’s deafness doesn’t stop her from taking the backcountry trip she’s been craving. Meeting a hot, ripped hunk-of-male at the Yukon cabin starts cravings of a different kind. And raises questions about wolves, mates, and duels to the death.   He wanted a quiet retreat before challenging for the pack Alpha position. Keil wasn’t planning on meeting his mate or discovering she’s not aware she has the genes of a wolf to go along with her attitude…   Wolf Flight Tad’s workaholism keeps his bush-pilot company in the air, and his inner werewolf in check. Letting it loose would mean compromising his human principles. Then Missy re-enters his life, and their chemistry is off the charts, pushing him closer to the step he’s not sure it’s safe to take.   A wolf pack is a dangerous place to have secrets, and Missy’s corrupt Alpha has sniffed out her carefully hidden Omega powers. Her only choice is to get to Tad, and hope like hell his untapped powers are strong enough to negate her own…   

One night changes these couples' lives as worlds collide and lines are crossed  SHADES OF THE WOLF  Since her husband's death, shape-shifter Anabel Lee has been haunted?by every ghost except the one she longs for. But when Tyler Rogers appears, Anabel senses something different. Though he's a...  more

One night changes these couples' lives as worlds collide and lines are crossed  SHADES OF THE WOLF  Since her husband's death, shape-shifter Anabel Lee has been haunted?by every ghost except the one she longs for. But when Tyler Rogers appears, Anabel senses something different. Though he's a ghost, Tyler's more real than anyone she knows. As they work to save Tyler's sister from a warlock, will they discover a passion strong enough to bridge their two worlds?  WOLF BORN  When ghost wolf Colton Killion's family is killed by vampires he sets out to restore justice and he wants no distractions. But he can't resist Lycan Rosalind Kirk's plea for help help. He'll have to ignore his insatiable attraction to her if he's going to protect her. When evil strikes, Rosalind and Colton must risk everything and step across a forbidden line?consequences be damned.