J C McKenzie

I am Artemis, Guardian of the Forbidden Forest.I am fearless.I am feared.And I do not fail.Until...one day, I do. And it's not me who pays the price.Now, I must work with Ace, a man I loathe, to track down a group of merciless killers. If I fail again, I will become the next target and lose everything I've worked so hard to build. With danger lurking in every shadow, two things become abundantly clear-Ace isn't who or what he claims to be...And neither am I.Don't miss this addictive fantasy romance with mystery, mayhem and a slow burn romance by international bestselling author, J. C. McKenzie.

Life as a necromancer is never easy, but when the body of a ghost from my past turns up, inexplicably whole, very dead, and without a soul, I seriously reconsider my chosen profession. What good am I as a necromancer if I can't raise the dead?I might be a failure, but I'm still in high demand. The vampires want me to raise their progeny. The Lord of the Veil wants me to help him escape the veil. The police want me to continue solving their murder cases without giving me a pension.And Detective Connor Kang wants me, too. Just me. He makes the magic in my blood sing and now I know his true identity and what's in his heart. But as it turns out, Kang isn't the only person in my life harbouring a secret.I need to rescue a supernatural hostage, figure out who or what is capable of destroying souls, and somehow stay alive and out of the clutches of those who would seek to kill or use me. Mom raised me to follow five sacred rules to necromancy, and I've faithfully followed every single one.Until now.A deliciously dark Urban Fantasy tale with a flawed necromancer trying to survive a harsh supernatural world by International Bestselling Author, J. C. McKenzie.

Most people think my life as a certified necromancer is filled with raising the dead to resolve estate disputes and make the rich richer. And they're not wrong. But I've added illegal raisings and consulting with the police to my r sum .Normally, I ask the recently departed "whodunit" for the cops, but in a recent string of gruesome killings, the dead aren't helping. And while my consulting job is becoming a convoluted mess, the vampires think I'm key to untangling their problems. To complicate everything, I also keep getting sucked into the veil-the magical realm where spirits rest and a mysterious castle keeps appearing.All I want in life is to do my job, help my mom pay her medical bills and not murder a certain arrogant detective. But if I don't figure out how the murders, the veil and the vampires are connected, all while keeping my less-than-legal activities from the cops, I might go from making sacrifices to becoming one.A deliciously dark Urban Fantasy tale with a flawed necromancer trying to survive a harsh supernatural world by International Bestselling Author, J. C. McKenzie.

I don't have time to deal with fae shenanigans... My best friend was charged with a murder she didn't commit. If I don't find a way to exonerate her, she'll spend her life in jail, along with other wrongfully accused shifters. With the fae haunting my every step and impeding my investigation, I'm forced to rely on Lincoln, the human who crushed my heart. He's worked hard to become a skilled fighter and make amends, but can he play Watson to my Sherlock? My skills as a PI will be tested, but not as much as my heart.Reading order: Every installment in the Crawford Investigations Series can be read as a standalone. However, if you wish to read the books chronologically, you can read in the series order provided in the titles or you can follow this recommended reading order: Conspiracy of Ravens (Raven #1, Crawford Investigations #1)Nevermore (Raven #2, Crawford Investigations #2)Queen of Corvids (Raven #3, Crawford Investigations #3)From the Shadows (Juni #1, Crawford Investigations #5) - short storyInto the Fire (Juni #2, Crawford Investigations #6) - short storyDark Legacy (Raven #4, Crawford Investigations #7)Extra Credit: These books are companion stories. Their timelines run alongside other books in the series. They are not necessary to read, but provide additional information about events from an alternate character's POV.The Call of Corvids (Bear #1, Crawford Investigations #4) - short story companion to Conspiracy of RavensEmbrace the Flame (Juni #3, Crawford Investigations #8) - short story companion to Dark Legacy

Some crowns are worth fighting for...This one is worth dying for.When I find out I have less than a year to live, the last thing I want to do is take up some birthright left by my estranged father. Or have anything to do with the jerk who delivered the message.But it looks like my bucket list will have to wait.Not only does Hell exist, but I'm half demon and the heir to the Immortal Throne. Ruling the Underworld is key to saving my life, but taking my rightful place means surviving deadly challenges, fighting terrible monsters, resisting devilish competition and making incredible sacrifices.The demons expect me to fail, but they're in for a nasty surprise. I won't just survive, I'll rule.Travel to Hell and back in this action-packed and uniquely fiery urban fantasy by bestselling authors J. C. McKenzie and Harper A. Brooks 1-click today **Immortal Throne is a standalone.**

Ten years ago, Eric Buchanan ripped out Brenna's heart and stomped on it. Having grown up in a werewolf pack without the ability to shift, Brenna already possessed thick skin but getting rejected by her true mate made her flee her childhood home and start a new life. If she never sees Eric again it will be too soon.Eric might be the son of the alpha and set to take over one of the most powerful packs in the Rockies, but he has a secret. One so shocking and shameful, he'd swallowed it up inside and let the pain poison him over the years. If only he could see Brenna and make things right.When lost pink mittens, a car accident and a fateful blizzard trap Eric and Brenna in a cabin, they have nothing but hot chocolate and time to sort things out. Brenna believed nothing could hurt her more than her true mate's rejection, and Eric thought losing Brenna was the worst thing to happen to him. If they're not careful, they'll learn just how wrong they are.***This story was originally published as a short contemporary romance called BE MY LOVE: A Candy Hearts Romance. Although a number of the original elements remain, this story has been heavily revised to become a paranormal romance.***

Commander of ravens, wielder of shadows, Queen of Corvids, born of Huginn Muninn, creation of Odin and the Morr gan... Sounds impressive, right? Yeah, that's not me. I'm Juniper Crawford, the fox-shifting half-sibling of the aforementioned badass. Along with my computer geek brother, I've taken over the family's private investigation business. I've grown up around weird cases so when one of mine reveals the existence of a secret organization, I'm not surprised. What does shock me is the sudden attention from the fae. Living in my sister's shadow has kept me blissfully overlooked until now. I'm already irritated with this sudden exposure so when a certain dark fae magically appears with timing a little too perfect and an offer a little too good, I'm only slightly tempted to accept. This fox shifter needs to level up, but will I lose myself in the process?

Nobody crosses the Carrion Channel. Nobody except Cora. As a messenger for the Eyrie's spymaster, Cora regularly braves the dangerous passage infested with sea monsters to reach a land filled with vicious arrow-toting humans. As if her job wasn't hard enough, she's now responsible for escorting the arrogant heir of the Eyrie across the treacherous stretch of water. Prince Ronin needs to broker a truce between two feuding realms and Cora needs to keep her former crush alive without throttling him or revealing the key to her success. With everything she holds dear on the line, Cora needs to succeed, but Ronin seems intent on pushing all her buttons and someone else appears determined to sabotage their plans. In a land filled with unknowns, Cora is only sure of one thing: she's not the only one with a secret.

Bjorn "the Bear" Crawford has made some poor life choices. He wanted to prove he could make it on his own by doing things his way. Instead, he's distanced himself from his family, including his twin, Raven, and he's now so entangled with the seedy underbelly of the Mortal Realm, only a serious haul of cash will get him out. When he takes a job to steal a magical item for a dark fae lord, he soon learns he's taken one bad job too many. Nothing is ever what it seems with the fae and this "item" will either prove to be his downfall or his salvation. Bear thought he'd finally found the way out of his life of crime, but has he signed his own death warrant instead? Please note: This is a Raven Crawford companion piece featuring Bear Crawford as the main protagonist. This is a shorter read. In addition to more swearing, this book contains spoilers for Conspiracy of Ravens, book 1 of the Raven Crawford series. Also of note, an even shorter version of this story was released in a boxed set called "Heart of a Phoenix" on Feb 20, 2020.Every installment in the Crawford Investigations Series can be read as a standalone. However, if you wish to read the books chronologically, this is the recommended reading order: Conspiracy of Ravens (Raven #1, Crawford Investigations #1)Nevermore (Raven #2, Crawford Investigations #2)Queen of Corvids (Raven #3, Crawford Investigations #3)The Call of Corvids (Bear #1, Crawford Investigations #4) - short storyFrom the Shadows (Juni #1, Crawford Investigations #5) - short storyShadow Fox (Juni #2, Crawford Investigations #6) - short storyDark Legacy (Raven #4, Crawford Investigations #7)

Truth can be ugly and part-time waitress, casual PI investigator, and half-fae shifter, Raven Crawford, can't deny she owes the Lord of War a favour. If she defaults on her debt, she relinquishes all her power to a man who doesn't know the meaning of mercy. And she thought her bank loans were bad.With her new role in the Underworld contending with her debt to a dictator, a budding romance with the Lord of Shadows, and her need to pay the bills, Raven is in serious need of balance. But the moment the dark fae walked into her diner months ago, she's been off-balance.It's time for Raven to pull up her big girl socks and prove to everyone she's no longer the burnt-out waitress with a nifty parlour trick.She's the Queen of Corvids.

Rundown waitress, part-time private investigator, and half-fae shifter, Raven Crawford, always gets the opposite of what she wants most. She works two jobs but can't pay the bills. Her confrontation with Queen Lloth has unexpected and unfortunate consequences, and her love life is a hot mess.With failure and disappointment honed to painful perfection, Raven's life is riddled with complications, including her troublesome attraction to the lethal Lord of Shadows. When her latest case leads to a group hell-bent on destruction, she must decide who to trust. Will she choose wisely, or will she fail once again and become the next casualty in a war between the Mortal Realm and the Underworld?

Raven Crawford knows better than to venture into the seductive world of the dark fae or agree to any of their salacious promises. She plans to pay off her debts so she can get on with her life and stay far away from the denizens of the Underworld.Unfortunately, her numbskull twin steals from the most tempting and lethal fae of them all. Now Raven must help the Lord of Shadows get back what her idiot brother stole. Her only weapons? Just a little ingenuity and a whole lot of snark. It's suicide for sure, but she'll do anything to protect her twin.