Contemporary Gothic

Three dominant men will rock her world… Surrender might be a wanton Malibu club, but it’s hardly fun and games for Jacquie. As the owner’s assistant, she’s all work and no play. That changes when three bad boy rockers scout the lifestyle club as a provocative idea for their new album. As the frontman for Dominant Men, Max is lusciously male and an unqualified alpha, eagerly playing Dom to a willing sub. Backup singer and lyricist Andy is more laid back. However, his wild, reddish locks hint at the fire within, which he proves in bed. Entertainment reporters have dubbed composer ...

He's my boyfriend's father, also my boss, and totally off limits. JJ Kane. Billionaire tycoon. Ruthless villain. Supposed head of the underworld. The first time I set eyes on him, I hated him with a visceral intensity that took me by surprise.

With any great change, there is always strife, and Covenant University has become the front line between pure-bloods who want the Breed Order reinstated and the half-bloods who want the right to control their own destinies. The violence is escalating, and war between the races seems inevitable. Hyperion may be out of commission, but Josie and Seth know that they have only earned a reprieve. Seth must get Josie fully prepared, which means controlling her newfound abilities, and they need to find the other demigods before the Titans do.

We have a dark past, and now he is my sworn protector. My whole life, I wanted to be someone. I left the drudgery of my small-town life for a coveted job in New York City. But the past has a way of catching up with you. If I want to prove myself, I need to go back to Salem and wrap up some business. Running into Marcel Forrester wasn’t part of the plan, and bittersweet memories of the past have left me both frightened and intrigued. His big blues eyes, powerful position, and strong presence make me feel safe. But I can't get involved with someone like him. He has sworn to protect me ...

When Violet agrees to house-sit a forgotten chateau in the French countryside, she’s hoping to disappear: from her past, her mistakes, and the pain of heartbreak. Instead, she's pulled into the tragic mystery of Elias Lavelle, a hauntingly handsome World War II officer who died with a broken heart. As Violet unravels the tragic story behind the man, love blossoms between the living and the dead. But as she uncovers fragments of Elias’s past, she realizes he’s hiding a secret so devastating and unforgivable, it could shatter the fragile bond between them and doom his soul forever. What...

A thrilling collection of the first eight Samantha Moon short stories, including: Teeth - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two exceptionally long teeth? Vampire Nights - Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. Vampire Blues - Samantha Moon discovers that even a routine case can offer a few surprises―and that not all men are created equal. Vampire Dreams - Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in ...

In this series of 20 poems illustrated by 20 digital art collages, the author and artist Tia Moon expresses her difficult journey through mental illness, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and chronic pains, such as migraines. How can people who live in darkness find their place in societies—especially Western societies—obsessed with concepts that deny their reality, such as the harmful “positive thinking” trend? With simple, straightforward words, Tia’s tone is crude and unapologetic, but she always speaks the truth. Individuals who live in darkness and pain possess an acute ...

Octavia I stepped off the plane and was hit by a jolt of electricity. It's as if lightning is striking me, the first time I see him. As I step off the jet and onto the tarmac, there he stands, as if summoned from my fantasies. He is gorgeous, muscled, Scottish, and there for me. The electric pulse that dashes across my skin as his kiss brushes against my hand pushes that pulse lower. This is to be the next leg in my journey to discovering what I want out of life. After years of focusing on nothing but work, it's time to focus on myself and the adventures I’ve dreamed about. Will those ...

The latest thrilling collection of “Vampire for Hire” stories featuring vampire private eye, Samantha Moon, including: Silver Hammer - When a silver hammer appears in the hands of one of Samantha Moon’s closest friends―along with a bloodthirsty need to use it―the vampire detective is about to discover just how clever the Universe can be... When Sam Met Santa - When Santa Claus shows up at Sam Moon's door, it's hardly the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. What happens next, however, is another story... One Swallow - A murdered wife. A desperate husband seeking revenge. ...

A dangerous mission that's gone awry. A gorgeous stranger with mesmerizing eyes. This is a recipe for disaster. I was recruited for a very important mission. After nine months of intense training, I am committed to the cause. I have a crucial role in saving the world. However, relocating to the middle of nowhere was not supposed to be part of the plan. Of course, Iceland is gorgeous. But it’s also dangerous—just like my current situation. Things have gone from bad to worse so fast that I don’t know if I’ll ever recover. Will I ever be safe again? Nicoy did save my life once. He’s ...

We are on opposite sides, but fate keeps bringing us together. My whole immortal life, I’ve taken care of myself. Who needs a mate when I’m a demon on top of her game? I couldn’t have foreseen the sexy and powerful Damon Wilder or the complications he brought into my life. He’s a bear with secrets as deep as mine, and he’s the heir to a power that I can only dream about. I know I need to stay away but fate won’t stop throwing us together. I want him more than I have ever wanted anything. And I’m done fighting against destiny. But what we don’t know can really hurt us both…...

I never had a choice in the matter. When I was turned into a vampire, I fell right into line, just like a good soldier. It never occurred to me to question the vampire regent or his ways. It never dawned on me that we were just puppets in a game even he didn’t understand. I might have been oblivious forever if I had not been recruited for a confidential mission. But South Africa had something else in store for me, something I had never anticipated. I might have forgotten the life I’d left behind. But then Lara showed up and threw everything into a tailspin. Now my past and present are ...

Dragons, wolves, bears, and foxes! You can’t escape your fate or your mate, no matter how far you run. Shaken I have to have faith that even with the mob on our backs, a fake marriage, and a year apart, Jordan and I will prevail in the end. Desire How could I possibly have guessed that my mate was being held captive at the hands of these mortal recluses? I couldn’t know that—because we haven’t even met yet. Taken There are two things I learned for sure: You can’t escape your fate or your mate, no matter how far you run. Renewal Did I drag him too deeply into my cause, or am I the ...

A dragon shifter romance and a powerful dragon prince in pursuit of his lifelong mate. Fire Dragon Sarah owns a small coffee shop and leads a simple life…until she meets Ember. Ember and Sarah were once passionate lovers many lifetimes ago, but after her untimely death, Ember thought he lost her forever. After finally finding her, she is in grave danger and he must rescue her or risk losing her again. The only problem is, Sarah doesn’t believe a word he’s telling her. If you like raw emotions, royal dragon-shifter romances, insta-love, steamy romantic encounters, and page-turning love...

Hidden away in the mountain fortress of the mysterious Dreagan Industries, Sammi finds more than a safe haven. She finds Tristan - the most gorgeous, beguiling, and haunted man she has ever known. Newest of the Dragon Kings, Tristan fell from the sky in a snowstorm naked with a sword - but with no memories of his ancient struggles. When he meets the wounded Sammi, something powerful stirs within his heart.

What if Edgar Allan Poe's masterpieces happened in our world? Step into five chilling retellings that transport Poe's most terrifying tales into the 21st century, where ancient horrors take on frightening new forms. From sterile hospital corridors to corporate boardrooms, from contaminated mansions to digital graveyards, these stories prove that the human capacity for guilt, obsession, and revenge transcends any era. "The Monitor" - A night-shift nurse's paranoia spirals into murder, where the tell-tale heart becomes the relentless beeping of medical equipment, and guilt echoes through ...

Amazon #1 Bestselling Author in Time Travel! Tennessee Waltz series Book Two Time-travel, hoop skirts, surly locals, and a handsome if troubled Southern gentleman. Things just got weirder for Sophie Bowen. When jilted Sophie stumbles into a stone circle filled with fireflies, she wakes up in a very different place—and time. Beaten down by Lincoln's War and personal tragedy, Gabriel Merritt feels his life has become a lost cause. In a post-war South still licking its wounds, Sophie and Gabriel struggle to understand the place they each find themselves in, while fighting a war of attraction...

She finds his brand of dominance irresistible… Old money meets new money when Katarina Wallington walks into King's Castle and immediately grabs the attention of alpha male and heir to the Deveraux empire, Kingsley Deveraux. Sparks fly when Kingsley discovers Kate's secret and endeavors to give her the tools necessary to not only survive herself, but also a new threat that has come on the scene. He must come to terms with his own dark nature in order to save her from the clutches of a scheming madman. Will their budding relationship survive? Publisher's Note: This steamy, action-packed ...

In my world, a bride can be given...or she can be taken. When Winter O'Brien was given to me, she thought she had a say in the matter. She was wrong. She is my bride. Mine to claim, mine to punish, and mine to use as shamefully as I please. The sting of my belt on her bare bottom will teach her to obey, but obedience is just the beginning. I will demand so much more.

Books 15, 16, and 17 in the international #1 bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series, including: VAMPIRE SIRE (Book #15) Sam’s been tormented by her own cold-case mystery―the elusive identity of her attacker. When Sam receives a shocking letter and an unexpected windfall, she teams up with Allison to check out a spooky estate. What she discovers there sends her hurtling down a path toward the unmasking of her vampire sire―he who turned her, twelve years ago. But the facts of a cold case are not always black or white. In shades of gray that astound her, Sam peels back the layers of her ...