Most Popular Books by Susan Krinard

New York Times bestselling author Susan Krinard continues the thrilling urban fantasy series that began with Mist in Black Ice. Centuries ago, all was lost in the Last Battle when the Norse gods and goddesses went to war. The elves, the giants, and the gods and goddesses themselves were all destroyed, leaving the Valkyrie known as Mist one of the only survivors. Or so she thought. The trickster god Loki has reappeared in San Francisco, and he has big plans for modern-day Earth. With few allies and fewer resources—but the eyes of the gods and goddesses of an old world upon her—it''s up to Mist to stop him before history repeats itself. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

“A fantastic futuristic romance complete with political intrigue and out-of-this-world adventure” from the New York Times–bestselling author (Booklist). Human telepath Ronan VelKalevi, a Kinsman, was kidnapped by the catlike Shaauri when he was a child. Now, more than two decades later, he has escaped from the aliens who have held him captive for much of his life. On the run, he is saved by the captain of the spaceship Pegasus, Cynara D’Accorso. Though drawn to Ronan, Cynara is suspicious of his motives, for there are Kinsmen who have proved traitorous to their race, aiding and abetting the Shaauri. But as Ronan and Cynara’s minds—and bodies—meld in a passionate embrace, it soon becomes clear the claws of the Shaauri have dug deeper into Ronan than either he or Cynara could have ever imagined . . . “Returning to the ‘Kinsman’ universe that she first described in an Out of This World novella, Susan Krinard furbishes science fiction romance readers with a wonderful tale of a future in space marred by armed conflict. The delightful story line hooks readers of both genres with its descriptive insight into a galaxy under siege while also providing two wonderful characters wondering whether they should be loving partners or disillusioned antagonists.” —AllReaders.com

“A far more gentle and romantic interpretation of the werewolf mythologies” from the bestselling author of Prince of Dreams and Prince of Shadows (Library Journal). Joelle Randall has traveled to the small town of Lovell in the Canadian Rockies with one goal: to confront the pain of her past. Twelve years ago, her parents died in a plane crash near Lovell and Joelle is determined to find the site of the accident, but she will need someone familiar with the area to guide her through the wilderness. Enter Luke Gévaudan, an enigmatic loner with a sketchy reputation—and irresistible allure. Joey is willing to trust the intense mountaineer to get her where she needs to go. But she does not realize he is one of the last survivors of an ancient race of werewolves—and the biggest danger she will face one her journey will be her own heart. Praise for Susan Krinard “Susan Krinard was born to write romance.” —Amanda Quick, New York Times–bestselling author “The reading world would be a happier place if more paranormal romance writers wrote as well as Krinard.” —Contra Costa Sunday Times “A vivid, talented author with a sparkling imagination.” —Anne Stuart, New York Times bestselling author

His heart could be captured--but his passion could never be tamed.... From the acclaimed author of Prince of Shadows and Body and Soul comes the first novel in a powerful new trilogy, the story of a noble clan whose elegance belies a savage secret--and a man who will stop at nothing to preserve his family''s dynasty forevermore--. Braden Forster, Earl of Greyburn, has devoted his life to restoring the purity of his clan''s werewolf blood. He spent years searching in vain for a distant American cousin, a woman whose pure wolf bloodline is a vital link in his family''s heritage. Braden had thought Cassidy Holt was lost forever--until she appeared one rainy night on the steps of his London mansion...her raven hair in disarray, her skin scented with sunlight and sagebrush. As Braden whisks young Cassidy to his family''s secluded country estate, both can sense their undeniable attraction. But Cassidy soon learns that they can never satisfy their mutual passion; Braden has already betrothed her to another. Her only hope of claiming the one man she''ll always love is to unravel the dark and lustful secrets of his past--.

“A fascinating tale of reincarnation and redemption” from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Midgard and Fane series (Library Journal). Though mountain search-and-rescue worker Jesse Copeland is used to risking herself to save others, she must tap into all her reserves of bravery to solve the most haunting mystery of her life: her mother’s puzzling death. Little does Jesse know her investigation will make her the target of two men: a present-day threat and a centuries-old hero . . . Two hundred years ago, David Ventris, or Lord Ashthorpe, knew Jesse as a woman he had passionately desired—and then betrayed. Now he has a chance to right the wrongs of his past by protecting Jesse from the evil that stalks her. If only he can convince her of his corporeal existence and that he is a man she can love and trust, body and soul. Praise for Susan Krinard “Susan Krinard was born to write romance.” —Amanda Quick, New York Times–bestselling author “The reading world would be a happier place if more paranormal romance writers wrote as well as Krinard.” —Contra Costa Sunday Times “A vivid, talented author with a sparkling imagination.” —Anne Stuart, New York Times–bestselling author

A rising star in the fantasy romance firmament, Susan Krinard returns to the land of the bestselling Prince of Wolves in this mesmerizing new love story.The legend of the werewolf is reborn in this thrilling tale from the author who \"set(s) the standard for fantasy romance\" (Affaire de Coeur). Wolf researcher Alexandra tries to help a gorgeous wolf she discovered in the wild, only to discover the unimaginable: that the animal has vanished and a man has taken its place. Following a grisly murder, the weight of suspicion falls heavily on Alexandra''s mysterious companion who wields legendary powers--and soon both are scrambling to escape.

San Francisco psychologist Diana Ransom can’t take her eyes off the gorgeous, green-eyed stranger. But when she finally approaches him across the smoke-filled room, her reasons have little to do with the treacherous feelings he inspires. Diana suspects that this brooding, enigmatic man is responsible for the disappearance of her fragile young cousin. Desperate to find her and determined to plumb the mystery behind Nicholas Gale’s hypnotic charm, Diana will follow him into the velvety darkness—and awake to a haunting passion. For Nicholas is no mere human but a vampire with the power to steal into a woman’s dreams and fill her nights with untold rapture. And soon, blinded by an ecstasy sweeter than any she has ever known, Diana will find herself risking her eternal soul for a love that promises to be forever.

New York Times bestselling author SUSAN KRINARD launches her first urban fantasy series with MIST. Mist lives a normal life. She has a normal job, a normal boyfriend, and a normal apartment in San Francisco. She never thinks about her past if she can help it. She survived. That''s the end of it. But then a snowy winter descends upon San Francisco. In June. And in quick succession, Mist is attacked by a frost giant in a public park and runs into an elf disguised as a homeless person on the streets...and then the man Mist believed was her mortal boyfriend reveals himself to be the trickster god, Loki, alive and well after all these years. Mist''s normal world is falling apart. But thankfully, Mist isn''t quite so normal herself. She''s a Valkyrie, and she''s going to need all her skill to thwart Loki''s schemes and save modern Earth from the ravages of a battle of the gods.

His love was wild... his soul untamed... his touch forbidden.... From acclaimed author Susan Krinard comes the second novel in a magnificent trilogy of a powerful clan whose sensual legacy is cloaked in secrecy-and a beautiful woman kidnapped by an outlaw whose forbidden embrace could reveal her true identity.... Once a Wolf In the unspoiled expanses of the American West, Tomás Alejandro Randall was called El Lobo, the desperado and sworn enemy of powerful financier Cole MacLean. Few humans knew his true identity: heir to a wolf bloodline that made him as much an exotic beast as a devastatingly attractive man. It was Tomás''s plan to lure Cole MacLean''s elegant fiancée, Lady Rowena Forster, from her New York mansion to the wild frontier. There he planned to seduce the golden-haired beauty as revenge for the destruction of his family at MacLean''s hands. But once she was in his possession, El Lobo found himself unable to resist the call of his own untamed passion-a passion that would claim the beauty for his own. As for Lady Rowena, she desperately hid her own wolf heritage behind an icy, controlled exterior. Yet the famous \"Lady Ice\" found her inhibitions melting and her true nature emerging in the presence of this handsome desperado. Both knew the danger of their pairing, but their wild hearts would risk everything-even death-for a chance at everlasting love.

Haunted in her dreams by the mysterious and exotic man she once worshipped, Lady Ariane arranges to visit Rook Galloway, now sentenced to life on the harshest prison planet in the League. But the beautiful Ariane never suspects that she is soon to become her lover''s unwitting pawn in his desperate plot for revenge--and a hostage to his searing passion.

As a young 20th-century woman sets off on an uncommon adventure, she finds herself fascinated with the disappearance of a handsome explorer a century ago, she retraces his footsteps through the Maya jungle. Suddenly, she stumbles right into the arms of that very same explorer, alive, well, and seductively real--in the year 1884. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

\"Centuries ago, the Norse gods and goddesses fought their Last Battle with the trickster god Loki and his frost giants. All were believed lost, except for a few survivors...including the Valkyrie Mist, forgotten daughter of the goddess Freya. But the battle isn''t over, and Mist--living a mortal life in San Francisco--is at the center of a new war, with the fate of the Earth hanging in the balance. As old enemies and allies reappear around the city, Mist must determine who to trust, while learning to control her own growing power. It will take all of Mist''s courage, determination, and newfound magical abilities to stop Loki before history repeats itself\"--

As a nearly immortal Valkyrie, Mist is the guardian of the greatest of the Norse god''s Treasures—Odin''s spear Gungnir. But Mist believes all the gods are dead, and she''s slowly settling into a normal life in San Francisco. Just when Mist is ready to give up the duty the All-father laid on her, she meets a mysterious woman, Bella Stratus, and a man who helps her save Bella''s life: Eric Larsson, the perfect embodiment of a Viking warrior. He''s charming, good-natured, and nearly her equal in strength; and for the first time in centuries Mist has found someone she might be able to love... and trust. But even as Mist remembers the past she left behind and contemplates a new future with Eric, Bella warns her that she can''t fight her fate. No matter what happens, no matter how hard she tries, she''ll never be able to escape the destiny that awaits her. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The New York Times–bestselling author “takes readers to a realm where Faerie and mortal worlds intersect and spins a darkly magical story” (Library Journal). After eloping with her mysterious cousin Cornelius, Eden Fleming discovers he is, in reality, a powerful, otherworldly being, a guardian of the forest, and she was “given” to him by her father in a bargain for the latter’s life. Though her feelings for the forest lord are real, Eden flees—only to learn she is pregnant with his halfling child. Years later, following a loveless marriage, Eden returns to the dilapidated estate where she last saw Cornelius. And when he finds her there, a devastating lie will be exposed—one that will reveal Cornelius’s true heart, heal Eden’s shattered soul, and save the magical realm they have both come to love. Based on the ancient English legend of Herne the Hunter, The Forest Lord is “sheer magic . . . utterly romantic and impossible to put down” (Mary Balogh). “Magical, mystical, and moving, Krinard’s book has a surprise villain and a nice twist at the end. Fans of Nora Roberts’ Irish trilogy [Jewels of the Sun, Tears of the Moon, Heart of the Sea] and Karen Fox’s Buttercup Baby will be delighted by this fantasy and its underlying ecological message.” —Booklist

The bestselling author of Prince of Shadows and Twice a Hero again displays her incredible talent and imagination in an enchanting new romance about a love so deep it will bring a man and a woman together...in another century, another life. Jesse Copeland, an expert in mountain rescues, has returned to Manzanita after years in the Peace Corps. Despite an indomitable courage that sent her rappelling down cliffs, she is haunted by the nightmares and shadowy half-memories surrounding her mother''s mysterious death. Now she is determined to find out if her mother''s \"accident\" was murder. What she finds instead is a man as transparent as air--sensual, muscular, his blue eyes burning into hers as she cries out one word from a place deep within her: David. David Ventris, Lord Ashthorpe, late of His Majesty''s Light Dragoons, is, simply put, a ghost. He''s waited two centuries to be called back to earth by the woman he wronged. He knew her as \"Sophie,\" a wondrous lady who sparked a passion so blazing that time could not dim the flames. Now he is being given the chance to guard her from danger and get back his soul--if only she will believe him real and not madness. If only she will love him enough to create a miracle...and give him life again.

BLOOD ENEMIES, BOUND LOVERS He''d loved a vampire once, only to have her murdered by vengeful Freebloods. Now to save his son, Garret Fox must look to another Freeblood for help. Garret knows the empathic vampire Artemis can''t deny his request once she reluctantly drinks his human blood. But although their connection runs deep, their attraction hot, Garret can never forget what Artemis truly is. Sharing Garret''s thoughts and feelings has wreaked havoc on Artemis''s emotions. But when she discovers a malevolent force bent on destroying them, she finds herself drawn even closer to the human. Dare she ever hope to find a home with a man who hates her very kind if they can first survive the evil allied against them?

Collects paranormal and futuristic romantic stories, including a cop caught up in an off-world murder case, an unusual love triangle, a witch''s search for the love of one man, and the longing of a telepath for human contact.

Humans and vampires stand on the brink of war in this gripping series by New York Times bestselling author Susan Krinard In the crumbling outpost of San Francisco, a fragile truce is threatened by an assassination plot. Half-dhampir agent Phoenix Stryker has the beauty, brains—and blood—to infiltrate the vampires'' secret society and save the city. But once she''s in, she finds that her target, the assassin Drakon, is not the monster she expected. Handsome, honorable and irresistibly attractive, Drakon will stop at nothing to save his people—and protect the woman he needs even more than the blood that keeps him alive. Now the key to the world''s survival may lie in their dangerous alliance….

His iron hand once kept the warring vampire clans of decadent 1920s New York from one another''s throats. But now, outcast from his own kind, Dorian Black haunts the back alleys of the city alone.... Until the night he meets reporter Gwen Murphy and feels something stir within him for the first time in centuries. Gwen has stumbled upon the story of a lifetime--a mysterious cult of blood drinkers--and she''ll do anything to uncover the truth and make her mark...despite the danger. Unaware of Dorian''s involvement and sensing his loneliness, she offers him kindness and friendship--and eventually, her heart. But in order to protect Gwen, Dorian will soon be forced to do the unthinkable....

Human/vampire relations are in turmoil in a stunning new series by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Krinard Tensions between human and vampire factions are escalating. Peace hangs in the balance. And like two ill-fated stars, Alexia Fox and Damon are destined to collide. She''s a seductive human operative on a mission to infiltrate an illegal vampire colony. He''s a vampire and represents everything she loathes-and all that she desires. Their attraction is scorching, immediate...and could explode like the fragile truce they''ve both been fighting independently to preserve. Now the world''s last hope hinges on their ability to work together. As enemies they are doomed, but as allies they just might save the world.

Werewolves, vampires, witches, voodoo, Elvis---and weddings An \"ordinary\" wedding can get crazy enough, so can you imagine what happens when otherworldly creatures are involved? Nine of the hottest authors of paranormal fiction answer that question in this delightful collection of supernatural wedding stories. What''s the seating plan when rival clans of werewolves and vampires meet under the same roof? How can a couple in the throes of love overcome traps set by feuding relatives---who are experts at voodoo? Will you have a good marriage if your high-seas wedding is held on a cursed ship? How do you deal with a wedding singer who''s just a little too good at impersonating Elvis? · L. A. Banks · Jim Butcher · Rachel Caine · P. N. Elrod · Esther M. Friesner · Lori Handeland · Charlaine Harris · Sherrilyn Kenyon · Susan Krinard Shape-shifters, wizards, and magic, oh my!

In the Nightsiders miniseries, New York Times bestselling author Susan Krinard delves into two very different worlds, each filled with lust and power… Rumors of war are rumbling in the vampire city of Erebus. Undercover agent Trinity Ward must pose as a blood slave to unearth the truth and keep the peace between vampires and humans. Acting now as a serf to Ares—a powerful Bloodmaster—Trinity must give herself to him…. Yet one look into his striking eyes turns submission into burning desire. The fiery beauty has the same effect on Ares, but as their passion grows so do the risks. Now Trinity''s betrayal could cost her the mission—and the man she loves.

Branded an outcast by the noble branch of his werewolf clan, Cort Renier had come to San Francisco seeking fortune—and revenge. What he found was a mysterious beauty who could not—or would not—reveal who she truly was. At first glance she seemed vulnerable and afraid, like so many girls caught up in the debauchery of the city''s whiskey-soaked gambling dens. But one look into her stunning turquoise eyes and he knew he''d found the winning hand. Aria di Reinardus had reasons of her own for concealing her identity, but Cort''s kisses were more than enough to convince her to go along with his plan to transform her into a missing heiress and return her to her \"family.\" But they were not the only ones with secrets to keep and vengeance in mind, and they were about to discover that some destinies couldn''t be outrun….

This isn''t your average eBook... Prepare to go beyond the page with this eBook exculsive Enriched Edition of Lord of Legends! This eBook contains sepcial material by author Susan Krinard plus hyperlinks to background infromation that will help bring the magical world of Lord of Legends to life, all without leaving your screen.... He is Arion, King of the Unicorns. Powerful, seductive, he could possess any female he desired--until now. He is condemned to live as a man, and it is only the enchanting Lady Mariah Donnington''s innocence that can release him from his curse. Abandoned on her wedding night, frightened of her hidden, otherworldly heritage, Mariah is instinctively drawn to the mysterious stranger she discovers imprisoned on her husband''s estate. But as the secret of Arion''s magical identity unfolds, their friendship burns into a passion that cannot, must not, be consummated. For to do so would destroy them both....

There are far worse evils than jazz and lipstick... By day, Allegra Chase lives among the artists and eccentrics of 1920s Greenwich Village, in search of adventure. By night, she haunts the city''s back alleys and seedy speakeasies, driven by a more primal hunger. Here, amid the glitz and unrestrained morals of jazz-age society, even a vampire can fall prey to the temptations of the flesh. One look into the golden eyes of the dashing Griffin Durant, and Allegra knows she''s not dealing with just a man... Though their kind have been enemies for centuries, Griffin has never encountered a vampire as independent, uninhibited or eager for his touch as Allegra. Yet their newfound desire is threatened by a jealous vampire master, and a race war seems inevitable. Griffin and Allegra must struggle to stay out of harm''s way--and hold on to their dream of an eternity of passion.

Halfway to dawn: \"Amid a supernatural war between the races, can Fiona, captain of the human special forces, and Kain, a compelling fugitive from the vampire army, risk working together to attain peace on earth?\"--Publisher.

Kiss of the Wolf by Susan Krinard Surgeon Dana Saint-Cyr trusted her instincts, even when they urged her toward an irresistible Louisiana man with a wicked reputation. But would she discredit the whispers of his supernatural powers and murderous intent before falling prey to his passion? Shadow Kissing by Tanith Lee Artist Vivien Gray''s new mysterious lover promised soul-stealing ecstasy that haunted her dreams and set her spine tingling. Now their happiness was at stake—from the ominous evil their very love had unleashed. The Devil She Knew by Evelyn Vaughn When Marcy Bridges discovered a portal to hell in her closet, she needed help from the last person she wanted to call—her gorgeous landlord. Could she trust her life—and her heart—to the care of a dark, dangerous stranger?

Jane Everett and Capt. Robert Mitford realize they are reincarnated soul mates; Caroline Merrill suspects Mr. Blanchard of being a vampire; Elizabeth Bennet encounters Charles Bingley and vampires; and Emma Woodhouse runs a dating service for the supernatural.

Rachel Lyndon yearns to escape her scandalous past, but her dreams for a better life seem ruined after she buries her fiancé on the Texas plains. Heath Renier has been evading the law by the skin of his teeth for years. Now he''s found a new identity as Holden Renshaw, foreman of Dog Creek Ranch. But the arrival of his boss''s mail-order bride, now a widow, upsets his fragile peace and threatens to expose his deadly secrets. Rachel knows that the mysterious and savagely handsome Holden is the last man she should trust--especially once she''s seen glimpses of his true nature. When he''s suspected of killing his employer, she has a terrible choice to make. But the heat of his gaze ignites something seductive and irresistible within her. No matter how dangerous the road ahead, she''s determined to give him the one thing he''s never truly believed he deserves: her undying love.

Crippled at a young age, Athena Munroe has not allowed herself to dream or hear the call of the werewolf blood that flows within her until she meets werewolf Morgan Holt.

Inherited from an otherworldly father, enchanted blood flows through Donal Fleming''s veins. Yet though his empathic ability for all creatures gives purpose to his calling as a veterinarian, life among his mother''s mortal kind has left him wary, and he secretly hungers for the freedom to live unrestrained by civilized society. Until Cordelia… Cordelia Hardcastle has always played by society''s rules, confined in a gilded cage of propriety and convention. Until Donal Fleming introduces her to a passion she''s never dreamed of, and a world she''s never imagined. But Donal''s attraction to the remarkable Cordelia has unleashed his most primal instincts. The time has come for him to challenge his destiny and face the consequences of his impossible choice—between human love and the powers that, to him, are life itself…

Her innocence destroyed, young widow Tally Bernard swore that she would never trust a man again. But when her brother disappears, she has little choice but to make a pact with the devil. Though he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life on a ranch of his own, Simeon Kavanaugh can’t escape the legacy of his werewolf father. The animal instincts that keep him from being fully human also make him a brilliant tracker, forced to survive on the desperation of people in need. The attraction between these two wounded souls is immediate, primal—and dangerous. And if Simeon has any hope of saving Tally, he must do what he has always resisted and merge both man and beast within him. But if she cannot accept what he becomes, his choice may cost Simeon the only thing worth having—Tally’s love....

The Great War has ended And Gillian Maitland is to marry a werewolf of her father''s choosing--ensuring the purity of their noble bloodline. Still, she can''t forget Ross Kavanaugh, the American whose forbidden touch unleashed a passion she''d never known. And when Ross returns unexpectedly to England, he''s no longer the man she remembers, but a hard-boiled ex-cop who harbors a dark secret. The discovery that they have a son makes Ross even more determined to prove his worth to Gillian, despite being merely a quarter werewolf. Then a mysterious spate of murders casts him under a pall of suspicion, and torn between duty and desire, Gillian knows she must drive Ross away. Even as their hunger for each other grows by the hour...

This collection includes Krinard''s \"Saving Sirena\" about a good looking lawyer who takes a black cat home and wakes up with a witchy woman; Maggie Shayne''s \"Everything She Does Is Magick, \" about aunts charming their niece into falling for the boy-next-door; Lisa Higdon''s \"To Mend a Spell, \" about an unwitting witch whose spell lures a handsome sea captain; and Amy Elizabeth Saunders'' \"A Spell of Mist and Roses\"--a dashing Lord seeks out the old village witch, but finds a seductive sorceress.

Bound by blood, sealed in secrets. Twilight Crossing Scientist Jamie McCullough carries a secret that could secure peace between humans and vampires. But before she has a chance to reveal it, she’s accused of bringing a vampire-killing virus to the conclave where negotiations are taking place. Half-blood Rider Timon is willing to pay the ultimate price to save her, but can he win her trust? Bewitching the Dragon Dev Gideon’s loyalty to the Sedona Coventry should be reason enough to resist Ione Carlisle, the coven’s high priestess—and the woman he’s come to Sedona to fire. Never mind that she stirs the demon bound within him. But their connection is undeniable. And now Dev must risk his reputation, and his soul, to save her—even if it means unleashing the monster inside.

Ronan VelKalevi was a man torn between two worlds. Born into the human race, he was kidnapped at the age of six by shaauri. More than twenty years later, he has found himself on the run from the aliens who raised him--and being saved by a ship of humans......Captain Cynara D''Accorso, the commander of the Pegasus, has no reservations about rescuing the telepathic Kinsman from his damaged ship. But she isn''t expecting the dangerous emotions this troubled man awakens in her-- or that he isn''t the innocent fugitive he claims to be. Now, as Ronan and Cynara''s hearts fall prey to pasion, they must discover the paths to which they each were born before their destinies destroy them both......

Nuala is descended from ancient witch folk, eternally bound to help others find love. But after the death of her husband, she harbors no such dreams for herself. Then she meets Sinjin, the Earl of Donnington, and feels something stir within her for the first time in centuries.... Handsome and scandalously tempting, Sinjin has never met a woman he couldn''t seduce. Yet from the moment he sees the stunning young widow, he knows he wants more than just one night of sin--and even the discovery of the dark secret they share won''t stop him from trying to possess her forever. But first he must free her from her immortal bondage, which means robbing her of her magic for all time....

TORN BETWEEN PEACE AND PASSION… Former serf Daniel had journeyed to Tanis in search of harmony between humans and vampires. Though the citadel''s facade promised peace, it wasn''t difficult to find the danger lurking in the shadows. Yet it was the Bloodlady known as Isis, an ancient, beautiful vampire, who proved the biggest threat to Daniel''s heart. No human had ever excited Isis the way Daniel did. Though she desired him like no other, she knew he had been damaged, body and soul, by her own kind. Would his past forever stand between them? Or, worse, would the malicious forces who made Tanis their home destroy them both before they could explore their deepest hungers?

Lust and revenge are best served after sundown… Outlaw werewolves destroyed his home and killed his wife. But they made one mistake: they didn''t kill him, too. Now, after ten lonely years honing his skills with a gun, Jacob Constantine is back in New Mexico, hell–bent on justice—until he''s ambushed by bandits and saved by an angel on her own deadly crusade. With a gun slung low across her seductive hips and vengeance in her eyes, Serenity Campbell isn''t who she seems to be. But neither is the mysterious bounty hunter who threatens to drive her desire into dangerous territory. Together they track their prey with the same intensity they circle one another. But will their growing passion be enough to right the wrongs of the past and bring two damaged hearts together?

Plagued by terrifying spells of amnesia, a tormented Quentin Foster comes to hypnotist Johanna Schell to help, but Joanna is stunned by Quentin''s claims to werewolf blood and by the violent transformation that occurs when he is under hypnosis.