Best Selling Books by Jory Strong

The author of Ghostland continues her tale of a postapocalyptic world where supernatural beings have emerged from hiding. Held prisoner by humans, his angelic memory and power lost because of the sigil-inscribed collar around his neck, Tir dreams of freedom and hungers for vengeance. He''s sworn he''ll never lie with a mortal, but when Araña removes his shackles and helps him escape his captivity, she melts his icy control and leaves him burning with desire. She''s a temptation he can''t resist-an unknowing enemy who might well enslave him more thoroughly than the chains he''s worn for centuries. Powerful forces have brought them together to serve a greater purpose, but learning the truth of what they are will destroy them-unless their love is strong enough to overcome the dark legacy of a battle that began with the birth of mankind.

The author of Spider-Touched and Ghostland continues her tale of a postapocalyptic world where the afterlife has come to life... Born into a world of violence and paid-for sex, Rebekka longs for a family of her own and dreams of freeing those trapped in the shapeshifter brothels of the red zone. A witch''s prophecy claims she''ll one day use her gift to heal the Weres made outcast by their mixed human-animal forms. But Rebekka knows that everything comes at a cost. A plea to save five children sends her into the arms of Aryck, a Jaguar enforcer-and into territory controlled by pure Weres. It''s a place where humans and outcasts aren''t welcomed, where plague threatens and the fate of the Weres hangs in the balance. And where the choices Rebekka and Aryck make are paid for with their hearts...if not their souls.

The righting of an ancient wrong. A future foretold. The bands tattooed around her wrists are laced with a dragon’s green and more—destiny preordained… Mind Thief. Gift Thief. Feared for an ability to seize another’s thoughts and powers with a touch. San Francisco tattoo artist Etaín is such an elf—and the time has come for her to learn how to use her talents. Close to the transformation and about to discover her place in a supernatural world, Etaín once thought intimacy and permanence were impossible. Now she’s bound to Cathal, the son of an Irish mobster. And she’s also claimed by Eamon, an Elven lord with powerful gifts of his own. Eamon is determined to keep her safe—from others as well as herself. But a quest for justice is more than it seems, leaving their future to hinge on choice and magic. On promises made and dangerous bargains.

A dazzling urban fantasy romance from a fresh new voice whose bestselling e-books have put readers "in a constant state of arousal."(Fallen Angel Reviews) Welcome to a postapocalyptic world, where the afterlife holds beings that only the bravest can summon-or dare to desire. Taken from her home and family, shamaness Aisling McConaughey must enter the "ghostlands" to save a wealthy man''s mistress. But there''s a price to pay for her power: She must summon the Djinn prince Zurael en Caym-and yield to his savage, sensual rage. Zurael intends to kill Aisling after she''s served as bait to find an enemy in possession of an ancient tablet. But the more he tastes her innocent spirit, the more he''ll use his fiery touch to keep her hungry for his mercy-even as they weave an erotic spell that he cannot escape...

Four all-new stories of primitive desire- with a never-before- published novella of the Breeds. #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh returns to her sensual world of the Breeds in an all-new novella that explores just how savage, and how far, a man is willing to go in the name of desire. Plus three other stories of irresistible passions from three masters of hot paranormal romance.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Healer''s Choice comes the story of a woman with the power of touch. Skin doesn''t lie to her. It is her gift, sometimes her curse. She feels what others felt, and sees the things held in their memories... With the touch of her palms to the skin of a crime victim, San Francisco tattoo artist Etaín can see the faces of the guilty and draw them. Changeling elf but unaware of it, at odds with her police captain father and FBI agent brother, magic and gift have put her in the path of two compelling men. Cathal Dunne, the son of an Irish mob boss, needs Etaín''s help finding the rapists who left his cousin for dead. Eamon, a powerful elf lord, is determined to make her his consort-wife. Her gift once made permanence impossible when it came to a lover. Now, as she approaches the transition to fully Elven, her survival depends on keeping two. One of the men is willing to share her. The other isn''t-until the search for a sexual predator turns deadly, and only by paying magic''s price will there be any future at all.

"Ariel Ripa needs a miracle for her daughter on Earth. On Belizair, only a miracle will provide Zeraac d''Amato and Komet d''Vesti with a shared bond-mate. Neither Zeraac, Komet, nor Ariel expect to get what their hearts most desire. But when Zeraac travels to Earth at the request of his brother''s human bond-mate, he rescues Ariel and finds the answer to his own and Komet''s prayers just as they''re the answer to hers. By Council law Ariel must agree to a binding ceremony of her own free will and can only know the truth about Zeraac and Komet once they''re in the transport chamber. To follow the rules would mean the death of Ariel''s daughter. While to break the law could mean the setting aside of the mate-bond and the possibility of exile for the two men. For Zeraac and Komet, there is no choice other than to risk their honor and their hearts for Ariel and her young daughter. Through love and hope born from the depths of darkness and despair, the three find something more rare than the precious Ylan stones they wear on their wrists a miracle that will change their lives."--Publisher description.

Dragon Mate The younger members of dragon-kind might be foolish enough to allow their human mates the freedom to choose where they go and do as they please. Kirill doesn''t plan to make the same mistake. As far as he''s concerned, his female belongs in his lair, preferably nestled on a bed of gems or, if she insists, allowed outside but never out of sight or any further than the boundaries of his territory. Now that the time has arrived to claim her, he intends to go to the human world, collect his mate, and immediately return to the dragon realm with her. Unfortunately for him, Jazzlyn has other ideas. She''s also got a half-elf ally capable of ensuring that Kirill remains in the human realm long enough to discover that when it comes to claiming a human mate, passion rules and love can temper even a dragon''s nature. Conner''s Wolf Homicide detective Conner Stern doesn''t know what Khemirra Reis is running from, only that he''s damn determined to find out. Right after he lays her bare beneath him and works the beautiful obsession out of his system. Sexual satisfaction first, revealing her secrets second-that''s the plan-except Khemirra is battling a fascination of her own. Her rational mind says stay far, far away from the gorgeous cop who doesn''t want anything to do with the supernatural. But after Conner catches up to her and shows her with heated kisses and carnal demands just how perfect they can be together, the wolf part of her nature is convinced he''s the right mate. Conner wants her trust. She needs his help. But Khemirra doesn''t know which of her secrets Conner will hate more-that she killed a man, or that she''s a werewolf. Unless love overrides all else, they''ll lose any chance of a future together.

Book 3 in The Angelini series Mystic Renaldi might have been born to guard the border between the human and supernatural worlds, but in her mind she will never measure up to the other Renaldi Angelini. She can dance, mix drinks, play hostess, manage the music and even sing along with a band, all the things necessary for a good party-but not what''s required of a hunter. When she slips away from the Howl for an adventure in Las Vegas, little does she know she''s stepping into her Angelini destiny. Her first hunt awaits, aling with three alpha males who are ready to convince her she''s equal of any Renaldi female. For Roman, Mystic is the mate who''ll appease the gryphon he was before becoming vampire. For Hawk, she''s the mate who''ll gain him a pack of his own. For Christian, a lone wolf, she''s the mate he never dreamed possible. But once she''s theirs, she becomes so much more than they imagined. Nothing''s left tot chance when an Angelini takes a mate. And everything is claimed-body, heart and soul.

"Syndelle Coronado. For Brann O''Ciardha, she is a prize beyond measure, a vampire myth made reality. He knows there will be those who will want to kill her when they learn of the old magic carried within her. But the moment Brann tastes Syndelle''s blood and feels her hidden power as his companion Rafael mates with her, he resolves to claim her, to possess her. He''s waited centuries to find a female such as Syndelle, and he won''t let her escape him. She will be his for all time, bound to him and Rafael by her own nature and the laws that govern both vampire and Angelini alike. While Rafael is the human mate Syndelle has always dreamed of, Brann is the vampire bogeyman of her nightmares. There''s no denying the Angelini magic that has chosen them as her mates, and once claimed, they will crave her as desperately as she will crave them. But Syndelle intends to have more from Rafe and Brann than just their lust, she wants their love, and she intends to be viewed as their equal." --Publisher description.

Part of the Fallon Mates series. Draigon d''Amato will do what is required of him. He will choose a Vesti co-mate and accept the human woman the Council scientists have determined is his match. But while he might be reconciled to his fate, as soon as he sees Savannah Holden, duty becomes desire and he can''t claim her fast enough. Unfortunately for him, Savannah is a policewoman intent on making a difference on Earth. And she''s already taken a Vesti for a lover. Not just any Vesti, but Kye d''Vesti, whose clan has a reputation for bending if not breaking the laws Draigon feels compelled to uphold. For Kye, sharing a bond-mate goes against every instinct of his Vesti heritage. But with criminals determined to prevent Savannah from getting too close, keeping their feisty and independent mate safe and out of trouble is a job for two men. Draigon and Kye discover sharing the bodyguarding duties has certain...benefits, and their ""duty to pleasure"" is one they embrace with great enthusiasm. Until one of them takes their ""duty to protect"" her literally, with a devastating result.

"The Fates do enjoy their little amusements. Storm O''Malley thought she''d always be a beat cop. But when she helped catch a serial murderer, she became a detective and a member of the elite Homicide squad. Now she''s got a murder to solve and a new reason to call on the gorgeous professor she met on the Dean case. The first time Professor Tristan Lisalli met Storm, she was off limits because he couldn''t afford to get mixed up in a high-profile case. No supernatural could. Much less a noble of the Sidhe court. But after that case was solved, he''d fully intended to challenge his cousin Pierce with the seduction of a woman with the seduction of Storm. But now Storm is involved in another high-profile case. A murder again, but with a difference. Treasure. No fey creature can resist the legendary Medici Chalice of Eros. But if what Tristan suspects is true, then the real treasure is Storm. He thinks she just might be his forever wife and Pierce''s as well."--Publisher description.

"Mystery and fantasy writer, collector of crystals and believer in magic, Sophie Alexander can''t resist the lure of trying to find the legendary Chalice of Enos. She feels compelled to hunt for the Dragon''s Cup even though the mysterious and dangerous Severn Damek is after it, too. Little does she know she''s on a collision course with a supernatural being straight from one of her novels. Dragon prince, elusive billionaire, Severn Damek has a reputation for being ruthless when it comes to getting what he wants. The fertility of his race is tied to the Chalice of Enos and he''s determined to recover the priceless treasure. It''s the ultimate prize, or so he thinks until he encounters Sophie. The moment he sees her Severn is engulfed in the fiery flames of lust. She''s his mate and he intends to possess both her and the Dragon''s Cup."--Publisher description.

Now in trade paperback, Pocket Books’ first original Ellora’s Cave anthology—featuring eight taboo tales from the mistresses of Romantica™. Passions run wild and the sexiest fantasies come true in these eight sizzling stories from Ellora’s Cave top selling authors, now available in paperback for the first time! Authors include: Jaid Black, "Bossie & Clyde"; Jory Strong, "First Sharing"; Ann Jacobs, "Eternal Triangle"; Sahara Kelly, "Lady Elizabeth’s Choice"; Jaci Burton, "Legend’s Passion"; Sherri L. King, "Selfless"; Lorie O’Clare, "Wicked"; Cheyenne McCray, "Wild Ride"

"Homicide detective, Trace Dilessio has considered himself a regular meat and potatoes kind of guy - a red-blooded man who likes his women with big boobs, a nice ass, and legs that don''t stop. Trace can''t seem to fight his obsession for the delicate beauty who makes him feel both primitive and protective..."--Publisher description.

For Skye Delano, the hunt and the kill are sometimes inexorably tied together. Her origins shrouded behind an impenetrable wall of mental pain, Skye has survived and evolved into a tracker, a hunter who metes out justice to those who prey on the helpless. Alone but not lonely, she''s been content with her life. But now her body is changing and there''s an underlying craving that''s left her restless. She needs to take a mate-or rather, two mates...Detective Rico Santana wants and needs Skye-for himself, and to track a couple of kids who have gone missing. In all the centuries that Giovanni Banderali has been alive, he''s never desired any woman enough to bind her to him as a companion. That changed the moment he saw Skye. She''s a threat to the fledgling vampires he''s searching for, but nothing will stop him from claiming her-not even the Angelini blood that flows through her veins. Adversaries, natural enemies-dangerous allies-the bond that links them is stronger than lust, more powerful than love. When an Angelini chooses a mate, no man can resist.

Dragon Games Supernatural Bonds, Book Eight Though he has no intention of shackling himself to a female, Tielo has devised a poker invitational to bring potential human mates to Drake''s Lair for his fellow dragons. Club co-owner Pierce has also set a plan in motion-to see his partner mated. When their two schemes collide in the shape of Lyra, smoke and flame result, literally. For Lyra, the invitation to an evening of high-stakes poker is the answer to a prayer and her chance to help a family in need. But her confidence wavers upon entering Drake''s Lair, where the male members role-play as dragons and brazenly display their sensuality. None are as dangerously distracting as Tielo. The gold-and-silver "dragon" could be her downfall, and not just at the poker table. Because despite his attempts at denial, overwhelming need and lust blast Tielo the instant he meets Lyra. He''ll have her beneath him before the night is done, his essence inside her, his claim undeniable. For dragons, mating is no game...and Tielo is playing for keeps. Dragon Master Supernatural Bonds, Book Nine. Nothing is more cherished than a mate, no treasure more valued or sought after than the perfect match. With a glance at Summer''s picture, Jubal recognizes not only his intended, but a submissive whose body cries out for discipline. There''s no question about claiming her, and when he spots her entering an exclusive BDSM club, he believes it''s Fate. Summer can''t get past the foyer without a master-and that master will be him. At the sound of Jubal''s voice, she knows he''s the one, the man she''s been searching for, the master who can demand her devotion. Any other time she''d gladly surrender her trust and her heart, as well as her body, but tonight it''s an urgent task and not the search for pleasure that''s brought her to the club. She''s been warned about dragons. And even believing Jubal might be just such a supernatural being doesn''t lessen the ecstasy she experiences in his hands. His carnal discipline and heady torment satisfy her-even as they force her to choose between risking it all or not.

Choosing Madison By Sherrill Quinn Gaelen Brecca has to track down the errant fianc e of his world''s leader. When he finds her hiding out on Earth, Gaelen has no choice but to take along Earthwoman Madison Marquette as well. Finding a mate was the last thing he and his bond-brother, Leax Ilan, expected on their mission. When she discovers that her new friend is actually an alien princess, Madison is ready for a grand adventure with her. She''s immediately drawn to Gaelen and Leax, who make no secret of their attraction for her. Can they secure her sensual surrender? Club Vamp By Allyson James When master vampire Kenelm sees Helena Girard, he knows she''s the one destined to restore him to power. He sends his lover, Adam Chase, to bring her to his club. Helena is instantly smitten with gorgeous Adam, but knows she can''t be with him because of the deadly electricity her body sends off when she orgasms. Kenelm demonstrates he can siphon off her power so she can make love to Adam - as long as he is with them. Helena revels in the excitement of both of them, until the deadly Guardians attack, revealing the truth about who she is. Reader Advisory: Contains male/male sexual interaction. Come Howling By Denise Rossetti Being a banshee is a lifetime Curse - and a magical pain the ass. It''s lonely, oh so lonely. Needing a career change in the worst possible way, Maeve O''Brien the banshee visits an employment agency. Surely someone will listen! Luc hangs on every single word. The woman''s voice is sex incarnate. She might dress in bag lady chic, but a single whisper and he''s got the hot chills. Two sentences and he''s hard enough to pound nails. To help Maeve - Hell, Luc would do anything, even go to the devil. Dance of the Plain Jane By Lillian Feisty Shy Jane Holliday has loved sexy Navy SEAL Michael Sky from afar for over a year. But one night the sultry beat of an exotic drum loosens her inhibitions and empowers her to seduce her dream lover. It''s the wrong time and place, but the instant Michael spots the veiled dancer weaving her sensual magic he''s stopped dead in his tracks. His hands itch to touch not just the curve of her undulating hips but every spot on her enchanting body. But having Michael run out on her after she''s revealing her deepest, darkest desire reminds Jane that trust is a difficult issue. Her Lance-Alot By Delilah Devlin Newlywed Lady Margaret du Bary must find a way out of the marriage her king has decreed. Lord Roland is far beneath the ideal knight she''s dreamed of! But how can she distract the brute from consummating their marriage until morning when she plans to steal away from the keep and return to the convent? Lord Roland is very pleased with his bride. Besides the lands and fine castle she brings, she''s pleasing to the eye and has a suitably demure demeanor. The only thorn in the ointment is he has no experience tupping a gentlewoman. Bedding his modest bride will prove a true test of this knight''s steel! Lyrael''s Sacrifice By Jory Strong Lyrael''s blonde hair and blue eyes mark her as Azzura, one those raised to be given to the Djinn. When she dreams of a panther that shifts into a bird before changing into a serpent, she knows she will be the next Azzura sacrificed. Whether she lives or dies will depend on her courage, her determination. And her trust in Asrafil, the Djinn prince who introduces her to carnal pleasure and will name her the wife of his heart, his flesh, his spirit-if she passes the tests necessary to enter the city of the Djinn.

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like with a woman we actually cared about? One who belonged just to us? One who wanted more from us than a good time... A woman we could have together or separately. One who saw us as individuals who came as a package deal? One who was waiting for us at the end of the day? No. No? I like them easy and I like to share them with you. End of story, Benito."Getting involved with any woman, much less one who might ultimately drive a wedge between him and Benito, is the last thing Dante needs, especially now, when his life is already in turmoil. The wealthy, influential family of a murder suspect he killed in the line of duty is portraying him as a trigger-happy vigilante, putting his career and reputation on the line.But as soon as he sees Calista Burke - and witnesses Benito''s identical reaction to her - he knows the stakes have just gotten higher and a lifetime of never risking his heart is about to be put to the test."--Publisher''s description.

"When Sheriff Kix Branaman comes to the aid of a friend who has been suspended from the racetrack because her horses tested positive for cocaine, the last thing he expects to do is fall for a private investigator on the case. But one look at Cady Montgomery has him just about ready to hand her the rope to hog-tie him. And when she tells him to "tone down the randy ol'' cowboy routine" and keep things professional ... well, that''s like waving a flag at an excited bull."--Publisher description.

When burned-out action star Arian Adams arrives at his parents'' home, he stumbles into bed and lands in the arms of a mysterious stranger named Angel. Their connection appears to be fated, bringing to life the predictions of his agent-manager-danger and an angelic beauty will be his next great adventure. Shaken by visions of his astrological sign drinking from the water of Aquarius each time he touches Angel, Arian''s strong belief in astrology warns him-she''s his Venus, his life mate. But she can''t be, he knows nothing about her other than she''s beautiful and makes him aroused just by standing near him. Though Arian wants her, he''s got one big problem-not knowing her past. Angel is on the run, desperately hoping to evade her past. She seeks solace in a small town named Chance, hoping the town''s name will signal a normal life. But it''s far from normal when a gorgeous hunk jumps in her bed and ignites an insatiable need for hot sex. Though Angel wants him, keeping her secrets from Arian could destroy their connection forever.

Witch''s Choice By Delilah Devlin Two men. . .a wolf. . .and a witch. . .Gisele, "The Witch of Grimoult", has ended a long vow of celibacy taken to ensure her independence from any man. However, her new lover, Tibor the sheriff, isn''t any real threat. His reputation among the ladies assures her he won''t be a possessive man. After a wolf threatens her livelihood, she seeks aid from the new Lord Grim, never anticipating his price will be a night in his bed! What''s a maiden to do? Lord Grim''s possessive stare and fierce loving make her crave her captor and his mastery of her body. When the sheriff is bitten by the wolf, only her cure will save him from becoming a monster. Loving both men can''t be so wrong. Shewolf By Myla Jackson In an effort to calm the gang wars between rival werewolf packs in Memphis, Lyka is promised to the opposing pack''s leader by her oldest brother. When she''s stood up at her engagement party by her "chosen" fiancé, Lyka is granted one night in Memphis to find her own mate. One night to fall in love and have that love returned. Her destination is the Three Dog Night, an exclusive Beale Street club. Lyka meets and seduces Rafael, a dark and ultra-sexy werewolf not averse to her advances. Lyka is torn between following her heart and doing what will preserve peace in the city. Will their one night of animal passion be their only night together? Familiar Pleasures By Jory Strong Savant and Sunder are in the witch-lands searching for a wife they can share-a woman who will please them both and yet not object to the pleasure they find in each other. After six months of travel, it seems like they''re on a fool''s errand-until Savant''s snow leopard familiar catches her scent and chooses their mate for them. For Aysa Douay it''s time to claim a familiar and seek a husband. While most women stay close to the village and take cats or songbirds as familiars, Aysa believes a falcon''s sudden appearance is a sign she''ll find her familiar in the mountains. Little

Supernatural Bonds, Book Ten One by one his coworkers have found love, but homicide detective Dylan Archer has no plans to retire his bachelor status. A past transgression has proven he''s not the commitment type. Yet even his job, and his current case tracking a potential serial killer, can''t take his mind off Seraphine. He burns for the beautiful witch, and when the case takes him to her door, long-denied emotions erupt in a conflagration of lust. She''s his heartmate, whether he believes it or not. But to claim the future she represents, Dylan needs to confront his past. Quickly. Time is running out. He''s not the only one who wants Seraphine-the sultry witch is now in the killer''s sights. Inside Scoop: Witches, shifters, fae and even an ex-demon comingle in a case that takes the efforts of many. That''s a lot of supernaturals...which leads to lots of supernatural sex, including a small bit of male/male.

Pulled from the void by a binding spell, demon essence becomes mortal-familiar, and Ianthe forms, yielding to her preference for the female shape. She longs to live a human life, to love as a human, and while she''s escaped the dark realm and the lord she called master, she can''t escape her nature. Incubus, succubus, Ianthe is able to shift between male and female forms, though both aspects need to be fed. She could have any man, but it''s Homicide Detective Miguel Torres she wants, the man who unknowingly summoned and bound her. Their attraction is intense, immediate, and Miguel believes he''ll never want another-until he meets Ian, Ianthe''s mysterious twin. Attempting to withstand needs and urges denied since childhood, Miguel buries himself in Ianthe''s lush body as he battles his attraction to Ian. Then drowns in shame when he succumbs to it-only to have the murder of a gay teen force him to revisit the past...before he loses his future.

"For Bailey Edwards, deciding on a no-strings-attached affair was the easy part. Getting her male best friend to agree was a different matter. Tired of men who want her only for her looks, Bailey has given up on romantic relationships that lead nowhere. An affair with Sebastian could be the perfect solution - hot explosive sex with no commitment. What more could a girl ask for? Sebastian Emerzian isn''t sure what to think when his female best friend propositions him. He''s already resigned himself to a friends-only relationship with Bailey despite his long-held desires for more. Sebastian is more than willing to turn up the heat as long as the headstrong beauty understands he''ll be defining the terms of their new relationship. While Bailey may be looking for a "friend with benefits" type of relationship, she''ll learn the hard way that if she wants to play, she''ll have to do things his way. And Sebastian doesn''t play nice for anyone."--Publisher description.

Micah Blueby Amarinda Jones A demon has been waiting one hundred and twenty years for the next chosen one who commands the power of the sapphire. He will stop at nothing to make that woman his own. He needs her power to survive. When a fortuneteller gave Micah Blue a lump of blue rock, the drought in her sex life came to a screaming halt. Dark, erotic dreams of a stranger haunt her nights and a tattooed builder drives her wild with lust during the day. Both men are wicked. One wants to enslave her and one just wants to love her. Ned Langford will do whatever it takes to thwart the demon and keep Micah at his side. Sapphire Teaseby Marilu Mann Ever have your clothes removed by a sexy man as punishment? What if you were trying to steal from him and he is determined to teach you a heated intimate lesson you will never forget? Cath Monroe learns just how much she can take from the man she mistakenly marks as an easy target. Kentaro Ramon introduces the lovely thief to more than his mastery of weapons in this very erotic game of cat and mouse. Winning Bessby Marissa Alwin 1847 Ireland was a place of hardship and devastation, and Bess and her father wouldn''t have been able to escape without Colm Devaney. But Bess'' feelings for Colm go well beyond gratitude. Now they find themselves together in an immigrant neighborhood in New York City, sharing close quarters. And Bess wants to get even closer. Three things aid Colm''s survival-a small bit of savings, his ready fists and his desperate desire to have Bess...in every way possible. Every night he spends in their cramped shack, trying to force himself not to peek at her luscious body as she bathes, is pure torture. The few stolen minutes of passion they finally share are heavenly but leave them both fraught for more. Determined to win Bess and take her far from their dirty, dangerous life, Colm sets his eyes on another prize-an exquisite sapphire that goes to the winner of the fiercest prizefight in Five Points. Lia''s Warriorby Natasha Moore As Guardian of the Sapphire Moon, a crystal globe with a sacred sapphire embedded in the center, Lia must witness couples mating after they receive the Moon''s blessing. But she can never enjoy the pleasures of the flesh herself. Weary warrior Roark has come back home to try to forget the horrors he''s lived through. He always believed Lia was his true mate and his body heats with desire for her. Then he''s told it''s forbidden to mate with the Guardian. How can he ignore the lust rising between them? But a warrior doesn''t take no for an answer. Plaything by Rena Marks Plaything follows Boy Toy but can be read as a standalone story. Jessie has no idea why she agreed to help Silver''s sister Scarlett, but something sends her off to a strange city. When her best friend Nina shares with her the story of Silver giving her a magical pendant that controls a boy toy for his birthday month, Jessie wants the same. Yet voodoo creeps her out-you can''t trust it. Then she meets Levi Garrett, the resident boy toy. Mr. Alpha Male to a fault, Jessie would love to tell him where to go after telling him exactly how to please her. She has the sapphire pendant but instead of getting a boy toy, Jessie becomes the plaything.

Best of Both Worlds Anna J. Evans Melissa doesn''t care that her crush is what her friends would call a Man-Unlikely-to-be-Laid. She''s had it bad for James for months and tonight was going to be the night she was going to make her move. At least it was going to be the night...until her dressing room was invaded by hostile troll-like aliens and James transformed into an otherworldly sex god. Now Melissa finds herself on the run from intergalactic criminals, inducted into the public sex rituals of another race and given the chance to find the family she''s always wanted. Because James is just as crazy about her, and he won''t give her up, not when he know he''s the man to give her the best of both their worlds. Death-Speaker Katherine Cross Forensic Anthropologist Alison Laney is a woman of science. Death is not a mystery to her, and despite the strange flashes of insight she tries her best to deny, she has no room in her life for the supernatural. Nathanial has not known a woman for generations. As one of the Grigori, he is beholden to no one...until he hears a voice calling to him from the darkness. Bound to a man she cannot deny, Alison finds herself confronted by a grisly murder, an eons-old Grigori and the truth about her own heritage-including the dark powers that come with it. Diverted Destiny Lynn LaFleur Vampire Tain Remington knows it is almost impossible to find that special woman who carries the rare gene needed to turn her into a vampire. He''s been looking for her for eight hundred years. Marina Black is immediately drawn to the black-haired hunk who offers to help her when she gets lost in a snowstorm. Finding out the hunk thinks he is a vampire quickly douses any desire. That desire returns when she dreams of Tain and the intense pleasure he gives her. She can either turn away from him or push aside her fears and accept the love he offers. Silk B.J. McCall Interplanetary pilot Lisin Silk has ferried everything from supplies to mercenaries but on this run her cargo is a lone male prisoner. Rhys Adon isn''t an ordinary convict. He''s a mindbender and although he''s secured in a special cell, he''s already planning his escape. During months of solitary confinement and hours of sensory deprivation he''d remained sane by imagining the perfect woman. Surely the gods must be laughing. His perfect woman is his jailer. Taste of Honey Natasha Moore Cowboy Jake Manning is nursing a beer and a heart that''s been stomped into a million pieces when classy Shauna Montgomery asks him to dance. Jake knows better than to get involved with another sweet-smellin'' woman, but what the hell, it''s just a dance. Shaunna had been planning a little revenge against the boyfriend who dumped her but the steamy dance floor seduction leaves both her and Jake hot and hurting. They end up at Jake''s place for a lesson in power, control and passion. But can they get past their differences and learn to trust again? Winter Dragon Jory Strong Trapped between worlds, neither fully elf nor fully dragon, Ember Caught in Stone is banished from the lair-city of the scarlet dragons when a magical mark appears on her palm. Her heart aches over leaving the lands she loves, until a unicorn arrives and takes her to the mate who will help her find her true destiny. Left helpless by a spelled arrow, the blue dragon Aizik shifts into human form and faces death in the cold snow. Little does he know that when a herd of unicorns share their warmth with him, they''ve chosen him to be Ember''s mate.

As soon as her date took the turn up the mountain, Isabel knew she was in trouble. Did all men take one look at her well-endowed breasts and think sex? The last thing she was about to do was make out in a tiny car on some godforsaken mountain with a date she never wanted to see again. Daniel Fox wanted to forget a case gone bad and a relationship gone sour. When a client he had defended killed his wife, Daniel took a leave of absence and, alone, heads for a mountain retreat to deal with the guilt. The last thing he wants is company. A winter storm forces them together and they must share a tiny cabin with one bed. In that bed they discover a dark passion that rules them both. Neither of them gets what they had planned...but both get something better.

Book 1 in the Crime Tells series. Solving a case about pilfered pooches is pretty tame work for a vice cop, but when the victim is your grandmother, well.the police take care of their own. Trouble is, one look at Lyric Montgomery, the PI his grandmother has hired to recover her stolen dachshunds, and Kieran Burke knows he''s got a problem. He''s never been turned on so fast-or so attracted to a hellion with a reputation for breaking the law. Lyric Montgomery can''t believe she''s falling for a cop. She''s always had a little problem staying inside the lines, and Kieran is definitely a complication she doesn''t need. But his dominant, I''m-in-control attitude tempts her like fire tempts a pyromaniac. Kieran may lay down the rules, but he quickly finds out that for Lyric, breaking them is half the fun, especially when it drives him crazy and evokes his special brand of "punishment." As the trail heats up, it isn''t the only thing burning hot enough to melt steel. Bad boy Kieran finds the only way to keep his sexy little pet detective safe may be tying her to his bed-permanently.

Book 6 in the Supernatural Bonds series. Homicide detective Conner Stern doesn''t know what Khemirra Reis is running from, only that he''s damn determined to find out. Right after he lays her bare beneath him and works the beautiful obsession out of his system. Sexual satisfaction first, revealing her secrets second?that''s the plan?except Khemirra is battling a fascination of her own. Her rational mind says stay far, far away from the gorgeous cop who doesn''t want anything to do with the supernatural. But after Conner catches up to her and shows her with heated kisses and carnal demands just how perfect they can be together, the wolf part of her nature is convinced he''s the right mate. Conner wants her trust. She needs his help. But Khemirra doesn''t know which of her secrets Conner will hate more?that she killed a man, or that she''s a werewolf. Unless love overrides all else, they''ll lose any chance of a future together.

Drawn to Josiah''s strength and the heat in his eyes, Ella enters the violence-filled warrens burdened by a secret yet buoyed by hope. In a place where loyalty is everything and the price of betrayal is death, she''s determined to make a life for herself and mother the son who is the reason for her marriage. But when Josiah takes a dangerous prisoner, the happiness that''s finally within reach is threatened by the sister whose place she took--when the warlord demanded a bride.

Supernatural Ops #2: Rejection and past betrayal have made fey hound Kellen determined to never, under any circumstances take a mate. He intends to stay far, far away from Analia--despite their intense attraction.But when Kellen''s Supernatural Ops boss learns that Analia is in possession of something magical, Kellen is assigned the task of protecting and investigating. It''s a 24/7 endeavor that will test Kellen''s resolve to remain unmated, especially since Analia believes the charms she purchased at a supernatural fair will lead to her perfect match.