C J Pinard

What happens when a natural-born werewolf gets bitten by a vampire? The psychic link it caused turns Ayla St. John into a determined vampire hunter. Will she mercilessly kill every vampire she meets, or will Kellan, a striking and irresistible vampire himself, win her over with his charm?Follow Ayla's journey from werewolf to vampire hunter in this six-book paranormal romance series.The Lunar EffectThe Lunar CurseThe Lunar SecretThe Lunar MagicThe Lunar PromiseThe Lunar Light

Three paranormal fantasy novellas (books 18, 20-21) in this multi-author shared world of Havenwood Falls, home to sexy men, strong women, and neighbors who bite.The Lurkers Within by Danielle BannisterSpirit Agent Tasha Young has never fit in. Her talents as a modern-day ghost buster make her a loner by necessity. Her job is an easy one. Enter a haunted house, remove the misbehaving spirit, collect the cash, and move on to the next city. When she and her team are invited to Havenwood Falls for a special case, she quickly discovers that this retrieval isn't a simple bag and tag.Addicted to You by Belinda BoringSequel to Nowhere to Hide-As Havenwood Falls' resident bookstore owner, empath Sedona Mathews is surrounded by a swirling mess of feelings-both fictional and real. But until now, they'd always belonged to others. Then sexy angel Micah Westbrook walked into her bookstore and her life. The trouble with emotions, however, are in the space of a minute, they can twist and change-complicating life in a heartbeat.Affliction Mine by C.J. PinardFrom USA Today Bestselling Author C.J. Pinard- At his cousin's pleading, Karson Kane returns to Havenwood Falls to help with his elven uncle, who's about to be released from supernatural prison. Karson has no idea what awaits him in the mysterious mountain town, but he feels strongly he's meant to go. Within the first twenty-four hours, Karson's cousin gets thrown in jail, too, and Karson ends up in the ER, leaving him to think he may have made a mistake coming to the magical town. Until he meets Scottlin Glover. The gorgeous, auburn-haired breath of fresh air treats his injuries, but leaves him wanting more from her, as he can't seem to take his eyes off her.Welcome to Havenwood Falls, home to sexy men, strong women, and neighbors who bite. Discover supernatural mystery, thrills, and romance in a place where everyone has a deep, dark, and often deadly secret. This collection features three paranormal fantasy novellas in this multi-author shared world series.The Havenwood Falls shared world is a collaborative effort by multiple authors across multiple series all in the paranormal fantasy genre, allowing readers to discover new authors and stories to fall in love with. Each author brings a stand-alone plotline, so they can be read in any order, but there are many crossovers among the stories.Other volumes in the signature Havenwood Falls adult series: Havenwood Falls Volume One by Kristie Cook, Susan Burdorf & E.J. FechendaHavenwood Falls Volume Two by Randi Cooley Wilson, T.V. Hahn & Kristie Cook, Lila FelixHavenwood Falls Volume Three by R.K. Ryals, Heather Hildenbrand, Belinda BoringHavenwood Falls Volume Four by Amy Miles, Amy Hale, Kallie RossHavenwood Falls Volume Five by Randi Cooley Wilson, Stacey Rourke, Kristie CookMany more stories are available as individual books with monthly releases.Also look for Havenwood Falls High, a Young Adult series; Legends of Havenwood Falls, a historical fantasy series; and Havenwood Falls Sin & Silk, the darker and sexier paranormal romance.

Four Royals.One Lass.Their Final Destiny. With the curse still not broken in Syracuse, the people of the country begin to grow impatient. The burden mounts on the royals to break it, but nobody is feeling the pressure more than Mariselle. Frustrated with the way the four kings seem to be making decisions for her, she finally puts her foot down and tells them she's going to do what she wants. Things seem to be going fine until King Zackary takes a trip to the village... and doesn't return. Griffin and Alexander decide to leave the West Haven and look for him, leaving the youngest Rothhaven, Mathias, alone at the castle to look after Mariselle. With them both worried about the missing King, they turn to each other for comfort. Mariselle begins to fall for Mathias, and quickly realizes she is now hopelessly in love with all the brothers. Mathias, in turn, admits he's loved her since they were children-and also reveals a secret he's been keeping from everyone.With Gaylen still determined to destroy Syracuse, and Hecate fighting to save it, both realize they're going to have to step up their game in order to get what they want. Until a surprise the entire kingdom wasn't expecting rocks the whole country. Will Mariselle ultimately save the future of the Rothhavens, and ultimately, Syracuse?Four Heirs is book 3 in The Rothhaven Trilogy (Reverse Harem) and is for readers 18+.

Four Kings.One Maiden.Their Only Hope.With the entire country of Syracuse completely barren, Mariselle Langer leaves Griffin and the East Haven castle and moves to Castle North Haven. There, she realizes her attraction to King Alexander is stronger than she first thought, and she fights to work out just how she can resign herself to being his lover, while pushing thoughts of King Griffin from her mind. There isn't a second that goes by that Mariselle isn't wondering if she's the last hope for the country to produce an heir for the Rothhavens.Just when she and Alexander seem to become closer and intimate, King Zackary shows up at the North Haven. With his sexy drawl and rippling muscles, Mariselle wonders if she may be going crazy. How could all the Rothhaven brothers be so alluring? She wonders if there isn't some sort of magic going on behind the scenes. Being so attracted to all the kings just doesn't seem natural... or right. Yet, here she is, wanting them all.Hecate continues to stay in the shadows to make sure Mariselle is staying on track to breaking the curse before all the maidens of the land become too old to procreate. But there is one villain who wants to see the land of Syracuse-and the Rothhaven Family-completely die out so he can finally become the ruler he felt he was meant to be. And nothing is going to stop Gaylen from getting what he wants.Four Kings is book 2 in The Rothhaven Trilogy (Reverse Harem) and is for readers 18+.

The search for her brother's murderer has finally brought Ayla face to face with Linden, but has also landed her in an underground lockup in which she isn't sure how she is going to get out of. As she is separated from Kellan, she has to fight her way to freedom in order to not only rescue him, but to get herself and her friends out of the trouble they've found themselves in. It's going to require her to call in every favor she's ever owed. Sanja, with her power over dark and light magic, commits to sticking by Ayla's side, but it may take every bit she has to get her best friend out of the latest dilemma she's found herself in. Now entangled in a battle with her supernatural friends, Ayla knows there is only one outcome she will be happy with: Linden as a pile of ashes, Kellan by her side, and her friends and family safe. But what it will take to make that happen might just force her to give up everything, including the closure she's been seeking.The Lunar Magic is book 4 in The Ayla St. John Chronicles, and is for readers 18+.

Four Kingdoms.No Heir.An Uncertain Future.After an evil curse is cast upon the four corners of Syracuse, a vast country ruled by the Rothhaven family, maidens across the land suddenly become barren.Years pass, and the future of Family Rothhaven looks bleak, until eighteen-year-old Mariselle Langer wakes up one morning with cramps, a craving for chocolate, and a highly unexpected visit from Aunt Flow.Upon realizing that his daughter is different from the other maidens, Mariselle's father approaches the leaders of the four kingdoms with the wonderful news. This sets off a chain of events which threaten to divide the Rothhaven brothers, who all desire her for themselves, and not just because she can give them an heir.Meanwhile, Mariselle has her own ideas about whom she wishes to wed, which not only shocks the nation, but ultimately... saves it.NOTE TO READERS: This title was originally published as "Four Corners" by Cassie Alexandra, but has since been unpublished. This version has been re-edited and has had additional content added to enhance the story. So... if the synopsis sounds familiar, that's why. We hope you enjoy the new and improved version, and the trilogy in general. Cassie & C.J.

With her quest for revenge mapped out, Ayla St. John persuades the irresistible vampire Kellen to accompany her to where her target is hiding. However, the incident, and what follows after, goes horribly wrong for both Ayla and Kellen.As her connection with Kellen heats up to scorching levels, she realizes it's time she finds out what the elusive vampire is hiding. What she eventually learns about his horrific past will shake the very foundation of everything she thought she knew about him and his association with Linden.After a video goes viral that exposes the supernatural, she's forced to meet Linden in the flesh. But will the hunter become the hunted?The Lunar Secret is book 3 in The Ayla St. John Chronicles, and is for readers 18+.

As Ayla continues to hone her craft of fighting and perfecting the use of weapons with the help of her mentors, Evan and Karina, she continues searching for both the vampire who turned her into the hybrid she's become, and head vampire Linden, the one responsible for ripping her family apart. Once she locates her assailant, she comes to realize he may not be as easy to kill as she thought, but is in no way giving up. She tirelessly stalks him, which leaves her little time for much else-including a love life. Unfortunately, though, neither Ryder nor Kellan are willing to give her up. But Ayla has no time for relationships, as she has a much bigger agenda: Finding Linden and ending him. Through a vision, she finds out not only that Kellan is betraying her, but might just be the one to lead her right to Linden.The Lunar Curse is book 2 in The Ayla St. John Chronicles, and is for readers 18+.

College sophomore Evan Grant doesn't realize what he's getting into when he asks the beautiful redhead, Karina Walsh, out on a simple date. The date ends well but the night does not. A frightening encounter with an otherworldly creature leaves him nowhere to go but to Karina and her family for help. But will they help him... or destroy him for knowing too much of a world he never should have seen?Violent is a short story, and is a prequel to The Ayla St. John Chronicles.

When you grow up thinking you're human, suddenly turning into a wolf during the full moon just after your seventeenth birthday can be quite traumatizing. Thankful for the help of her two older brothers, Ayla St. John learns to accept the wolf inside of her. Then she meets Ryder, the swoon-worthy high school football star who is impossible to resist.Despite being thrust into a supernatural world she didn't know existed, she maintains her resolve to go to college and try to keep up a normal life, in spite of her monthly full moon disruption. As she begins to accept and thrive in her new life, a devastating tragedy rocks Ayla and her family. Now too restless and distraught to finish college, she moves into the big city of Denver to try to figure out how she's going to go on after her shattering heartbreak. She decides seeking revenge is a good way to spend her time, until she finds herself on the wrong end of a vampire's fangs. The psychic visions that begin to plague her after her attack are crippling.Her quest for vengeance has just doubled.As she hunts for two vampires, she meets Kellan, an infuriatingly sexy vampire himself-a natural enemy she is supposed to hate-and feels an instant pull to him. And he's not going away anytime soon. He wants Ayla, but she's got no time for the silly vampire, no matter how drawn she feels to him. She's also still got Ryder wanting to build a life with her. Once Kellan finds out she's become a hunter, will he still continue to pursue her?The Lunar Effect is book one in The Ayla St. John Chronicles, and is a paranormal romance for readers 18 and older.

He's been broken, repaired, and has finally risen above his devastating injury.She's a cute, foul-mouthed nurse with an attitude as big as the ocean, but has a caring heart even bigger.They once loved each other back when life was simple and being an adult wasn't an issue. What was once a beautiful love turned into a devastating heartbreak. Are they brave enough to give it another try now that life is complicated and ugly? Because while their circumstances once tore them apart, love was never their problem.KYLEEighteen years old when she broke my heart. Eighteen years old when I left to join the Marine Corps, knowing when I got back, she would not be there waiting for me. I never expected to see her ten years later, all heartbroken and humbled. I just don't know if I can go there again with Adria Green. She's short, sassy, and even more stubborn than she was when we were kids - and painfully more beautiful. So why do I find myself completely and inexplicably drawn to her? Because what drew me to her back then has been reignited without my permission, and there doesn't seem to be a way to douse the old flame. I've already lost half a leg. I can't lose my heart, too.ADRIAAm I to blame for my actions when I was just a kid and starting out at life? I was stupid back then, but I'm not stupid anymore. I'm educated, confident, and after my ex-fianc cheated on me and left, I'm even more careful with who's going to get my heart. Seeing Kyle Adams after all these years made my heart stop and then almost drop out of my chest. He's even more gorgeous and considerably more built than he was when we were in high school - despite the injury. I feel myself being pulled toward him like nothing I've ever felt, not even back then. But can we go there again? Can you really and truly go back? No, I don't believe you can. I'm just not sure I can go forward now, either.Beyond Love is book 4 in the Imperfect Heroes Series, and is for readers 18+. Contains adult situations, language, and minor scenes of war.

The night Dominic DeLuca meets a succubus, his life of all-night partying and college classes is over in an instant. Fundamentally transformed inside and out after killing her, he exists much differently for the next 10 years than he had before. When his freakish eyes and lack of aging become too much to explain, he leaves Dominic and New York behind and becomes Kovah Sanagra, the foul-mouthed, angry vampire-hunting hybrid who literally has nothing left to lose.His new life takes him to New Orleans, where he finds pleasure in the large variety of vampires he has to choose from when he wants to kill something. But when a female vampire who had helped him in the past shows up during his hunt, he realizes he has some unresolved feelings he'd rather not deal with. Upon meeting Archie and the Rebel Riders, Kovah feels as if his life might have some purpose; some direction. But still, the female vampire keeps showing up... and when a time comes that she needs Kovah's help, is he going to repay her for how she saved him so many years ago, or will his hatred for the vampire race override what he knows he feels for her in his hardened heart?Kovah: Soul Seeker is a Rebel Riders novel intended for readers 18 and older.

Don't let the pretty name fool you. This daughter is no delicate flower.Lotus grew up orphaned. Having no idea who her real parents were, she's been drifting around the U.S. for over 100 years, moving every 15 or so since she just doesn't seem to age. She'd figured out on her own that she had to be at least part vampire, as she needs to suck on a few blood bags a month to survive. Working as a detective with the Denver P.D., Lotus is searching desperately for a serial killer who is murdering the homeless of the city. Except these are not ritualistic or thrill killings. These victims have been drained of blood and Lotus knows, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they have been committed by a vampire. Her search will take her to Las Vegas, and that is where the true adventure will begin. There, she finds out that the tables have turned and she's not the hunter, but the hunted... and that catching a vampire serial killer is now the least of her problems. A very high price tag has been placed on her head by the vampire who claims he is her father - Vlad Montour, also known as Dracula himself. Lotus's adventure will not only lead her to three long, lost sisters she never knew she had, but to Vlad himself. Unfortunately for Vlad, all his daughters want him dead - and they all have their own reasons why.

He's a clean-cut cop who loves a good challenge.She's a smart executive with no interest in falling in love.It won't take long for the flames of desire to scorch them both, forcing them to either douse the blaze, or succumb to the fire.MASONI don't give up easily. My personality and training taught me that failure is not an option, and getting the attention of the beautiful executive president Harper Mathis is going to be my biggest challenge yet. But first I've got to find out why she's so withdrawn. A woman that stunning must have secrets and I'm going to find out what's hiding behind those baby blue eyes of hers. She'll quickly see how much I love a good game of chase.HARPERI've gone through hell and am not ashamed to admit that I'm broken. Damaged goods. Used up and empty. I want nothing to do with men or love, especially not a cop and a veteran - one who puts his life in danger every day. I've been there, done that, and my heart has no interest in someone like Detective Mason Oliver. Even if he's the hottest thing I've laid eyes on in a very long time. I get the feeling Mason always gets what he wants, though. Well, he hasn't seen my stubborn side.

He's bearded, angry, highly trained, and has a job to do.She's the damsel in distress who's smarter than she looks, and doesn't want anyone's help.Could it be they both need something neither will admit to? Fate fueled by the laws of attraction may just decide for them.DUKEI didn't ask for this. I was just doing my job, and they have the nerve to put me on a Witness Protection detail? This is crap. I'll do my assignment, then go back to my job and what I love - kicking ass and taking names. I hadn't spent 6 years in the Marine Corps to be put on babysitting duty once I'd joined the FBI. The witness they assigned me to, Rayanne, is an annoying, brainless blonde with a sassy mouth and a body that belongs on a website you had to pay to access. Not that I noticed or anything.RAYANNEI can look after myself. I don't need anyone's help, and the government is being ridiculous for putting me in Protective Custody. I'll testify against my former bosses and then go back to my life as a single girl in the big city. I love my career as a paralegal, and once this Neanderthal they'd assigned to babysit me is out of my life, I'll go back to it. I just wish he wasn't so easy on the eyes. The beard, the hard body, and that voice. Why couldn't they have sent me someone ugly - and nice? Because Duke is neither of those things.

He's dealing with a haunted past of crime and war.She's trying to stay clean and walk a straight path.Is the chemistry storming between them enough to keep them together?EllisI did my time, both on the streets and in the Marine Corps. Now that I'm out, I'm feeling sort of lost. I need to find a job and get past this disability the ugliness of war has left me with. The only thing that makes me feel grounded and stable is Talia Logan. She's a red-haired breath of fresh air when I feel like I'm drowning in nightmares and responsibilities. So why can't I just commit to her - make her mine? Because I'm jacked up and no good for anyone. Especially her.TaliaThe only part of my past I'm proud of is how I beat the addiction that almost killed me. I'm on the right path to a clean life, a college degree, and new friends. Ellis Anderson keeps coming over to worship my body and whisper sweet things in my ear that keep me hanging onto him. But he's bad for me. A guy with too many demons that I don't have the time or energy to deal with. So why can't I just tell him to get out of my life? Because I've traded one addiction for another, that's why.Antihero is book 1 in the Imperfect Heroes series. For readers 18+.

Faced with the horrible reality that he's been tricked by Eva, Nolan sets off in a mad rage to find the evil red-haired succubus and end her once and for all. When the search for her falls flat, he turns to Kovah and the Rebel Riders for help. Not only fueled by wrath, a now sudden fear and sadness has also overtaken his heart: Where is his love, Charity? With Joel Reichert searching deep for what the Justice Department knows about the supernatural of New Orleans, he's not going to be of any help to Nolan - especially once Nolan finds out what Kovah and the Riders are planning for Joel and his hotel of vampires. Can they all work together to find Charity and rid Louisiana of her evil succubus sister once and for all? Or will pride, egos, and longstanding feuds and hatred tear them all apart before she can be found?Find out in this third and final installment of the Rebel Riders Series.

One wants his heart. The other wants his soul.Faced with unthinkable changes, Nolan Bishop seeks to come to grips with his new version of mortality. While his relationship with Charity Sheridan was already rocky, he's now facing a whole new set of challenges as they continue to try to find a balance to the love that has just begun to blossom between them. Meanwhile, her twin Eva has violent vengeance on the mind, and the succubus won't settle for anything less than Nolan's ultimate demise. Heading back to New Orleans at the request of the BSI, Nolan will have to face Joel Reichert, the old vampire whose oldest friend is now dead because of him. But is Joel really an enemy?A new, young friend in the Rebel Riders group gives Nolan a much needed reprieve from the stress of his new way of life. While Archie and the Riders don't really know the full extent of Nolan's new problems, he continues to hide the horrific things he has to do in order to stay alive. Will Nolan come out better than he was before Eva tried to take his soul, or will he crack and break under the pressure once he realizes what the succubus has really done to him?SOUL REDEMPTION is book 2 in the Death's Kiss Series.