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A young adult novel about destruction, friendship, betrayal, and love.What happens when a major earthquake changes life as you know it and the boy you thought you hated ends up saving you? Three times Courtland Reese is the guy everyone hates and makes fun of because ... well, he is weird. He communicates with animals. Strange or interesting, seventeen-year-old Adela Castielle can't quite figure out, but when he saves her from being trampled by her own horse, she begins to understand him a little better and wants to learn more about him.But, Max-her best friend/dream guy/someday-to-be-her-husband-only-he-doesn't-know-it-yet-hates Courtland with a passion. Adela wants to know why, except neither boy is talking.When Max leaves her stranded in his parents' wine cave with his worst enemy, Courtland, after what the experts are calling a "megathrust" earthquake, Adela starts to question her loyalty to Max as steamy kisses in a dark damp cellar only fuel her emotions with more conflict.But does she really have time to worry about that when fire, destruction and mayhem surround her?

Can love like theirs withstand the ravages of time? Gage McAllister, the oldest vampire in The Lost Boys Rock Band, tries to stay away from the brave young woman who helped him recover from a debilitating stab wound five years ago. She reminds him of his past love and he vowed centuries ago to never go down that path again. Only he's constantly drawn to her. It's as though some invisible force keeps pushing him in her direction and his need to protect her is overwhelming. Acelynn Baird finds Gage intriguing yet dangerous and knows she should stay clear of him. She senses something powerful about him and even though she has dabbled in witchcraft, she's not sure she's ready to discover the secrets that lurk under the cover of darkness. Except fate keeps shoving them together and that old attraction she had for him when she was just a kid only grows stronger with each encounter. A past that haunts, a steamy desire that fuels the burn, and a passion like no other sizzles.

Sometimes the only way to salvation... is to take a leap of faith. Jackson Beaumont prides himself on being a nature-loving, guitar-strumming, carefree sort of guy. When the mysterious Lena Benton walks into his bar looking scared and defeated, it's not something he can ignore. He's immediately consumed by concern for her and driven by his desire to help. She's just so beautiful. So wounded. Lena thought she'd found her happily ever after when the dashingly handsome Troy Harington swept her off her feet. Unfortunately, Troy's true colors surface shortly after their marriage and things turn ugly. Lena only has one choice. She has to leave him. She has to run... Lena's escape brings her to Jackson, and he clearly wants to be there for her, but can she trust anyone again after what she's gone through? And will Jackson be able to help her heal without losing his heart?

Sex with no strings. That's the way I like it. Brodie That may sound heartless to you, but don't judge a man until you've walked in his shoes. And believe me; you don't want to tread in mine. I have a past. I'm not proud of it, but I haven't cared ... until Gabrielle entered back into my life. Gabrielle The first time I met him, I learned the hard way what type of guy Brodie was. His crude seduction attempt earned him a slap to his face, and I wasn't exactly looking forward to another encounter with the cad. I had enough problems of my own to deal with, but unfortunately, my best friend is marrying his brother, and now Brodie and I will be forced to spend time together whether I liked it or not. When things in that small, quiet town of Turtle Lake turn dark and dangerous, Brodie and I only have each other to turn to for solace. But will we be capable of overcoming our aversion to one another while coping with our troubled pasts and dealing with the current dangers surrounding us? Or is our hostility just skating the fine line between love and hate? Beautifully Used is book 2 in the Beaumont Brothers series and can be read as a stand-alone. Buy your copy today

Breena Cassidy Cursed with what could be one of the worst supernatural abilities imaginable, Breena has never had the luxury of falling in love. Hell, she's never even held a guy's hand. At only twenty-two years old, she's just about given up on the whole love thing. After all, when you can see twelve hours of someone's future by a simple touch, and they, in turn, can see what you see, well... relationships are sort of out of the question. Her gigs performing psychic readings at parties, and the occasional one-on-one private appointment are just about Breena's only connection with people. No matter how much she might wish otherwise. Hawk Covington Hawk's hard body and skill have earned him a starting position on the Pioneer's college hockey team. But it's not his talent with a hockey stick that's the most remarkable. His gorgeous two-colored eyes not only draw the attention of every female on campus, they also allow him to track people and objects. But when he suddenly finds himself stalked by a stranger, he seeks out the help of the rumored, "campus gypsy" for help. Despite his vow to stay single and play as many college women as he can while the fun lasts, Hawk can't ignore his attraction to the lovely and spirited Breena. And she can't get the hunky star hockey player out of her mind once a single touch of his hand reveals something utterly strange. Surrounded by mystery, they realize that fate has brought them together for a reason, but can they stay alive long enough to recognize the depth of their feelings for one another?

What do you do when your favorite rock star is a vampire?New job in San Francisco - CheckNew apartment - Check Everything is just the way Maggie always imagined it would be until her gaze catches the sexy as sin lead singer of the house band at an elite nightclub.Cian is a talented musician-and a vampire. He's content living the single life in San Francisco, playing with his band at Club Royal each weekend...until he meets a human woman he can't resist. The scent of Magdalena's blood has him completely undone, and he begins to question his felicitous existence when his desire for her grows out of control.A powerful temptation ignites a sizzling passion until a threat from Cian's past wreaks havoc on their lives."Paranormal Romance with a Bite. Excellent story which keeps you wanting to turn the pages to find out what happens next. Definitely getting the other two books in the series.""Amazing New Addition. What a great story These characters are well described, and the storyline sucks you into the story. Fast-paced and full of drama love And vampires? Who doesn't love an amazing vampire read? And this story has a great twist 10 stars ""The characters are unique, and the plot is captivating. I have always been an Anne Rice reader, but I enjoyed this book and the complex roles the love interests face.""Come with me." He stood, extending his hand. The temptation was too strong to resist, and I couldn't help but smile. Goosebumps skated up my arm when I placed my hand in his.Revised in 2018 with added content.Buy Tempted by a Vampire to start this sexy first book in the Immortal Hearts of San Francisco series today

He was broken. Full of hate and sorrow. Asher Beaumont never asked for much in life. All he wanted was to play his guitar, write music, and be recognized and loved by his father. Unfortunately, that last desire was never realized. The bastard died when Asher was just a kid. Then thirteen years later, his mother dies of a brain tumor, shattering him even more and leaving him hating everyone around him, except for his two best friends, Melody Stevens and her brother, Teddy. Melody Stevens has crushed on her best friend, Asher Beaumont her entire life. But it's always been a secret passion. Never something she'd act upon. But when she tells Asher she's prepared-and determined-to lose her virginity to a guy he considers to be nothing more than a cad who sleeps with anything that wears a skirt, her best friend offers her a proposition she can't really refuse. When Asher stumbles across a letter left by his mother before her death, begging him to seek out his half-brothers, he and Melody begin a journey of discovery. Their travels lead them to the two brothers he has spent his life despising because they had the life he always wanted. While on their trip, they discover a miracle they never, ever considered. A Stand-alone, third book in The Beaumont Brothers series with a HEA for Adults 18+

She was everything he'd learned to hate, but she was also everything his soul desired.Chelle Masterson: I'm done with vampires.Especially rock and roll playing vampires.I may be a new vampire, but that doesn't mean I'm na ve. And I don't like being treated that way. I only want to find my place in this new and scary life I've been cursed with. Unfortunately, trouble seems to follow me wherever I go, starting with my very first attempt to feed on my own ...But then I come face to face with a very charming stranger who seems to want to help, but can I trust him?Josh Barrett: He knows his priorities-reporting the news by day, drinking himself into a self-loathing stupor by night. His workaholic tendencies can't completely mask the horrific night that changed his life forever ... until a beautiful, sexy, and utterly mysterious woman enters his life and changes everything."Captivated by this Book Chelle and Josh have such amazing chemistry. Alluring, Tantalizing me with her beauty. Sweet mother of God, help me. I was falling in love with a vampire.""Sweet Innocent Love. Love knows what it wants even when those involved don't. A wonderful read, and wonderful continuation to the Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Series ""Captivated and I don't care who knows it 5 Captivated stars I'm hooked on this series After reading book one, I knew I was in love. So the minute I got my hands on this book, I knew I'd gobble it up in one sitting... and that's exactly what I did. This book is just as captivating (no pun intended) as the first book The details and the story will pull you in and you won't want to stop reading this book until the end I love all things vampires and this book was perfect ""Gotta Love Those Vampires Damn these vampires are so awesome They are good people...the author again brought the 'family' out again but this is Chelle's story. Oh and her human Josh. They both have demons that are going to be hard to get rid of. Can she resist his blood? Will he see her as a monster? Can they find love?"

The gripping next installment in the steamy Immortal Hearts of San Francisco series. Lane DeMarco is a broken vampire plagued by a horrific past that makes intimacy and trust impossible. His passion for playing music is the only thing satisfying enough to curb his insanity...until Vanessa shakes his life up harder than the San Francisco earthquake. She's smart, sexy, headstrong, and his desire for her could spiral out of control...except she is a witch. The same witch who once cast a nasty spell on him. Vanessa Creamer inherited a powerful birthright, but traumatic events in her life have shattered her confidence. Though she hides it well, she struggles daily with self-doubt and denies her deepest longings for the one man she truly wants. Her attraction to Lane, with his sultry voice and bedroom eyes, proves irresistible. All her attempts to connect with him have failed and she fears his hatred of her is as powerful and intense as her desire for him. Passion ignites between them as they struggle with deep-seated secrets that haunt them. Can the witch he distrusts tame the destructive demons that torment him? Or will their fervid desires send him deeper into the hell he's been living in?

"Broken Wide Open is a roller coaster ride of emotions. Grace and Leo tell their story sharing the uphill, downhill and screaming drops in a way that kept me glued to the book from beginning to end. I found Broken Wide Open to be everything I enjoy in a good book. Author Susan Griscom has created characters that are impossible not to like and a plot that never falters. I highly recommend Broken Wide Open to every romantic genre reader - it is a definite winner. " -- Readers' Favorite At four years old, Grace Davidson lost her father in a bizarre accident, so unsettling that her mother never liked to talk about it. Her father had been her rock, her hero, her everything. Now, years later, she's all grown up and has married her new hero, until she discovers his betrayal with her best friend. As revenge, Grace takes off, alone, for the honeymoon she was supposed to have with her now, ex-husband... To an exotic resort, miles from home... Leo D'Amor was just a man Grace met while enjoying a little un-honeymoon retaliation against her husband of all of three hours. They became friends. No last names, no promises, commitments, or ties. Yet even after she returns home, she can't get him out of her head. Too bad she'll never see him again. Starting over in a new town after finding her dream job, Grace suddenly runs in to Leo in the last place she expects. But is he the man she believes him to be? She thought so, until everything becomes broken wide open. Including her heart. A feel-good story that will take you from the darkest depths to the highest of highs as the past collides with the present. Buy Broken Wide Open now and start reading this highly emotional story today

They possess the power to make their dreams come true-but it won't be easy. Preston Knight-Elvis to his friends-loves being a vampire. The night he was turned was the first step to him becoming the kind of man he always hoped to be. Now, he's a rock star. What could be better? But the one thing that would make his world complete is just out of reach. The woman he yearns for has some serious secrets, and despite him knowing that she wants him just as much as he wants her, she won't let him in. Lily Grey never asked to be a vampire. The choice was taken from her eons ago, and things never improved. Now, she finds herself peddling drugs on the streets of San Francisco and playing the part of doting wife to a possessive and sadistic vampire with delusions of grandeur. But family means everything to Lily, and she's willing to sacrifice everything for it...even her one chance at happiness with the sexy-as-sin vampire who sets her heart ablaze. When one night of passion opens the door for a century of secrets to be revealed, Lily and Preston must fight for not only what they believe in but also what they love.

One fateful night changed my life forever and brought secrets to light I never could have imagined, leaving me parentless, penniless, and caring for an ailing sister. My father was not the man I thought I knew, and his greed and sickness have left me with virtually nothing to use to care for my sister and get her the treatments she needs to maybe one day walk again. And now, we might lose our house, as well.Luckily, an ad in the paper helps me regain some hope. I have something to barter with that not many courtesans have, after all, and it just might be enough to earn what's needed to secure my future as a successful Blood Courtesan. My first client turns out to be the man of my dreams, the sexy-as-sin vampire rock star I've lusted after since I was a teen, but he wants nothing to do with me or what I have to offer.My father's misdeeds continue to haunt me and I'm left with only one option: I need to make the talented and headstrong Lyric Rivers desire me, or lose everything. Maybe even my life.The Blood Courtesans Series, where vampires are real, rich, powerful--and hungry.Blood is bought and sold like fine wine, and the best blood goes to the highest bidder.It's not supposed to be about love ... until it is.

He can take her anywhere her heart desires, but she can bring him to his knees with the gentle flick of her finger.When the tragic death of her father brings Addison MacKenna back to the town where she was born, she can't understand the strange sensations that have begun to consume her. Plagued with nightmares of her father's sudden and brutal death, Addie struggles with her anguish and refuses to believe that his demise was accidental.But that's not the only thing Addie struggles with.Caught up in the horrors of her latest nightmare while driving to work one day, she's startled beyond comprehension when she almost runs down a man standing in the middle of the road. A gorgeous, stunning man she can't seem to take her mind or her eyes off of. All of a sudden, the impossible seems possible, and it's not clear whether that's a blessing or a curse.Cael Sheridan may be arrogant and mysterious, but he's also undeniably gorgeous. A member of a secret society, he is sworn to protect the woman he believes to be the daughter of his recently murdered mentor. In the process, he finds it impossible to resist her magnetic sensuality, complicating his efforts to shield and guide her as she learns to manage her newly acquired skills. He's faced with the tough decision of whether to let her in or sabotage their new relationship in order to keep her safe as well as his own heart.Fate has brought them together, but will it make them stronger or destroy them in the end?A sexy, hot paranormal romance.(NOTE: Previously published as Whisper Cape)

Murder and mystery befall the sleepy town of Whisper Cape once again, creating suspicion and betrayal around every corner... Gerry has loved Maia from the very first moment he laid eyes on her. Now that she's pregnant with his child, he's over the moon with happiness. Likewise, Maia is overjoyed about having a baby with the man she loves. But when she starts seeing and hearing visions of an old woman who warns her about the pregnancy, Maia starts to think she is losing her mind. Unfortunately, her nightmare has only just begun. A talented up-and-coming rock band has come to town to play at Gerry's bar, and the beautiful and seductive lead singer has her sights set on Gerry, determined to rekindle an old flame. Despite their history, Gerry wants nothing to do with Careen, but she doesn't like to be told no. Between her interference and the secrets and lies abundant in Whisper Cape, a love once considered invincible begins to crumble and fall apart. Will Maia and Gerry get the happily ever after they so desire?

"He lost his memory. She lost him." In a town full of magic, mayhem, and murder, magical side effects aren't unheard of. Unfortunately, it's Addison's lover, Cael who is affected, and the fallout is significant. As a result of some mind-altering misfire, Cael no longer remembers Addison or the love they shared; he's only aware of his duty to his mentor and the Sectorium. Addie's family and friends think she should keep the past a secret so Cael won't feel pressured into having feelings he can't remember, but Addie is crushed. She's not only lost her lover - the man with whom she shared a passion so intense it was one for the ages - but someone has stolen a powerful magical artifact that she was tasked with protecting. Her world has literally been turned upside-down, and her friend Aiden showing an inordinate amount of interest in her isn't helping. Can Addie and Cael work together to uncover the secret of the missing crystal and stop it from falling into the wrong hands while rekindling their passion, or does fate have other things in store for them? Previously published as A Secret Fate.