Steamy Paranormal Romance

Poet knows too much. Max is sent to kill her, but is also the only person who can save her. A heart-pounding romance that tests all loyalties. Poet has always had an interest in ancient civilizations and thinks that she might have solid proof that dragons exist. As a woman of science, she has the drive to be the first one to prove the existence of these mythical beings. When she realizes her research is threatening her safety, it could be too late. When a mysterious man rescues her, she is taken by his strength, masculinity, and the way he brings out her primal instincts. Even though she ...

Bestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Love is blind...and apparently pretty hairy Love robbed me of everything. The public scandal stole my pride, my joy, and my self-worth. Grotto offers me a fresh start. An underground city full of Sasquatches? Why not? Then, along comes Olwydd—an 8 foot tall, growly beast who is completely smitten by me. Or so he says. But after my past, men who come on too strong make me nervous and trust is dirty word. I wish he’d back off and leave me alone. I think. ...

Rachel knows she can do so much more – she can be an effective Protector, but she’ll have to overcome the prejudice on the council to be the first woman shifter to join the elite group. Proving her worth will be no easy task. Antonio takes three things in life seriously. His position on the Protector team, loyalty to his shifter family, and avoiding distractions. Oh, and Rachel. They’re best friends and there’s no way he’d ever sacrifice their friendship for anything. And Rachel is a loose cannon. Sure she’s the strongest woman he’s ever known, but that doesn’t give her the ...

Revenge Never Tasted Sweeter They thought that the small town of Carlisle would be a perfect place to hide. Nobody’s going to look for vampires in such a quiet neighborhood. They were wrong. As soon as each of them discovers that they can fall in love, everything turns upside down. But is love a good reason to jeopardize their perfect undercover? And do vampires really love, or is it all just a moment of weakness? This collection includes: THE DEVIL'S WEAKNESS: A Rich Boss/His Maid Romance. THE DEVIL'S SISTER: A Forbidden Love Romance. THE DEVIL'S ANGEL: An Age-gap Instalove Romance. ...

A decade ago, I watched my love disappear into a blizzard, never to be heard from again. Since then, I’ve guarded my solitude in my mountain mansion. Until Maya appears at my door in the snow. Her cherry blossom scent drives my kitsune wild. Every touch of her skin against mine awakens a hunger I can barely contain. Her warmth melts my defenses and I let her explore my home. She unearths secrets that I’d missed in my heartbreak. The revelations summon dark forces to my door. As she witnesses my true form, I expect rejection even as the inferno she ignites in my soul burns hot. Only ...

Luna is a timid bunny shifter, so shy she’s practically a recluse. Pratt is a huge bear shifter in the Raging Bears MC, an outlaw biker gang. How is it that fate has paired such an unlikely match? It really doesn’t look like these two are destined to be mates…until friends step in. Leave it to the She-Shifters of Hell’s Corner to nudge the romance along a bit! NOTE: In the late 1800’s, on a homestead in New Mexico, a female shifter named Helen Cartwright was widowed under mysterious circumstances. Helen knew there was power in the feminine bonds of sisterhood, and she provided an ...

The best week of my life started with a dead phone, a broken down car, and a pack of wild animals.Dead of night. Deserted mountain road. Oh yeah, and a 95% chance of becoming wolf chow. So much for that fresh new life. Then Rowan came. Rugged, fearless, capable. My hero, my savior—all wrapped up in one sizzling, possessive package. All those hot Greek statues were the rough drafts for whoever sculpted this tall stack of muscles and charm. Just like that, I’m safe in his cabin. Shacking up with a hot, confident mountain man. Gulp. The air’s tense around him. Deliciously tense. Mouth-...

Mirror, mirror on the castle wall, who's the greediest of them all? Lord Payne and his cursed son Rangor face a beastly dilemma in this wickedly twisted tale of sacrifice and secrets. In a quaint village in Hertfordshire County, many years ago, there once lived a greedy and miserly overlord who taxed the villagers unfairly. Then came the great drought, and the villagers suffered through famine while Lord Payne lived happily in his castle on the hill, unwilling to share his food stores with anyone but his young son, Rangor. The child was the overlord’s mirror image, brilliant and obedient ...

Who knew justice was so poetic? Maverick has a rep as a hard-boiled investigator. He’s never had a case he’s been unable to crack. When a decade-old cold case falls on his desk, his homicide investigation leads to Sunkissed Key, and to his main suspect, Sinclair Townsend— his mate. For almost ten years, Sinclair has managed to deny the events that forever changed her life. But when her house of cards falls, it implodes. By a twist of fate, Kade Maverick is her mate—and her nemesis. B.E.A.R.S. (Bruin Evaluation Assessment and Reconnaissance Specialists) SERIES READING ORDER: 1. ...

Bestselling author Candace Ayers brings you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Love is blind...and apparently pretty hairy As a celebrity in hiding, on the run from a drug cartel, the last thing I expect is to end up in an underground Sasquatch city with a lovable furball who thinks we're soulmates. He's sweet, protective, and surprisingly sexy for someone of another species. As I navigate this bizarre new world of monster dating, square dancing, and glow-in-the-dark private parts (don't ask), I find myself falling for the big lug and ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. I prefer books to people. For the others, the BfB program is a roaring success (pun intended). The only woman who captured my heart...chose my friend instead! Yeah, I'll stick with books. But when I receive a proposal, the logic is evident. No love involved. She'll gain stability and security. I'll gain a wife and possibly cubs. Win-win, correct? Incorrect. ...

Betrothed to a prince. Trapped by destiny. Power beyond measure. I've been reluctantly promised to Thal, a gruff warrior prince whose eyes hold stories of battle and secrets from the deep. He's ruggedly handsome, burdened with scars that tell of his devotion. As the feared daughter of the ocean king, my rebellious heart yearns for freedom and unknown shores. To him, I am the radiant mermaid of lore, but his blunt words and rough demeanor leave me cold as the abyss. Yet, as we collide like crashing waves, he reveals a world where our union could safeguard the oceans from shadowy forces. Each...

It's true opposites attract, but can they really fall in love? Leopard shifter Landon Collier is a high school teacher by day and a member of Full Moon Protectors by night. Following old school traditions keeps him on the straight and narrow. He's part of the mortal world, but he knows better than to get involved with a human woman. Christina Frye is a freelance photographer who is a radical thinker who colors outside the lines most of the time. Shaking things up is part of what makes her tick. When Landon and Christina meet they rub each other the wrong way. In spite of the marked ...

Rule #2 - There is no basement in the college library. If you see a door leading to the basement, inform a librarian immediately. (The entire library is strictly off limits during winter break.) ~*~ Ever since she was young, Kennedy Fisher has been obsessed with dragons. Now that she’s matured a little, she’s added Rex Draconis to her list of obsessions. Not that she needs more than two things on her list. I mean, a billionaire heir bad boy and dragons are probably more than enough to last her a lifetime, don’t you think? Anyways! Rex is nice enough, though she wouldn’t say he’s ...

I can’t believe I’m a mother. I’m the most blessed woman in the world to have my daughter and her loving fathers in my life. Everything is perfect. Almost. They say I’m a natural leader. I suppose that’s true given my family history. My dragons assure me they’ll be the fathers our daughter needs so I can follow my calling, but I’m not ready yet. The trouble still isn’t over. Hellith is still alive and must be destroyed. I worry for my daughter’s safety. I worry for the safety of my dragons since they will have to fight this battle that could determine our fate. Our future....

A disciplined dragon. A wild wolf. Bound by duty, consumed by desire. As captain of Drakoria's army, I've always followed the rules. Until Saige. My clan and her pack force us together to investigate missing wolves and dragons. We're born enemies, but our bodies scream otherwise. She’s a fierce wolf shifter with curves that make my dragon roar. Her intoxicating scent clouds my judgment, awakening my primal instincts. We clash at every turn. Her wild impulsiveness infuriates me... and ignites a fire in my veins. Suddenly, we can’t keep our hands off each other. In battle, we move as one ...

Three Steamy Stories for One Low Price White Tiger Seduction Nik's once boring life had been flipped upside down over night. He left a successful and lucrative career to pursue his passion of photography. It was hard to resist the opportunity to be the assistant to Jean Pierre, a world-famous photographer. A trip to India to search for the mysterious white tiger was just the type of adventure Nik was missing in his life. In India, blood thirsty poachers have invaded the area and are willing to kill anyone that gets in their way, including foreign photographers. When Nik's group is ...

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Paranormal passion only a shifter can deliver. Let the games begin! When I'm offered a get-out-of-jail-free card, I take it. All I have to do is pop out a pup for money. One minute I'm entering some weird mating ceremony. The next, a hot hunk with bulging biceps is claiming me. Men only ever want one thing from me. And, hey, I'll give it. It's in my contract. But this wolf daddy wants more. I don't do love or affection. I don't even know how. ...

"TWILIGHT and TRUE BLOOD, anyone?" 🔥Dive into the electrifying world of Tamara Rose Blodgett's Blood Series, a #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller hailed as: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is your destiny. 5 BLOOD HEARTS..." ~ Cherri-Anne Boiston From the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Amazon Top-100 Bestseller comes Beloved Blood, a spellbinding tale where True Blood meets Twilight, weaving a narrative of twisted loyalties, forbidden desires, and the pivotal role of one girl's blood in the survival of vampires and werewolves. 💔 A World on the Brink of Chaos: Julia and Scott revel in life-changing news...

Within the pages of this set, you’ll find five stories that are near and dear to me. These are some of my shorter stories, ones that were in boxed sets, or have been unpublished for a while. There are a couple stories that may be familiar to you but have been tweaked and adjusted for your reading pleasure. The stories run the gambit of contemporary, paranormal, and erotica (MFM). However, most importantly, they’re all filled with hot, steamy romance, and characters I hope you come to love as much as I do. Make sure to settle in with a nice glass of wine and enjoy the ride. Accepting the...