Steamy Paranormal Romance

Bestselling authors Candace Ayers and Kym Dillon bring you SHORT "lunchtime quickie" reads—condensed romances intended to be read in under 2 hours! Welcome to Mystic Hollow where wildest dreams (trust me, they do get wild) come true. I did it. I packed my bags, said adios to city life, and left my troubled past behind for a little town tucked in the bosom of nowhere. Why? Oh, let's call it the need for a fresh start. Or desperation. Yeah, we can call it desperation, that works. Why else would a shy, introverted bookworm like me sign up for an arranged marriage? Because any man is better ...

There’s a voodoo woman in New Orleans who knows your darkest secrets French Quarter paranormal investigator Wyatt Thomas learns he’s permanently linked to the spirit of a man with whom he’d fought a duel during another lifetime. The only person who can free Wyatt from his curse is long-dead voodoo queen Marie Laveaux. To seek her help, he must travel back to Antebellum New Orleans, succeed in his endeavor, or be trapped in the past forever. When Wyatt meets his former lover at the Mulatto Ball, he doesn’t know if he wants to return. While Wyatt is time traveling, detective Tony ...

Buckle up! The ride's about to get bumpy. When a claw rips through Grogan 'Chief' La Tortue's teepee at midnight, he quickly learns it isn't an ordinary beast but a rougarou, a Cajun werewolf stalking Oyster Island, the ancestral home of the Atakapa Indians. Along with the ghosts in the nearby lighthouse, the island is about to become even more haunted. Buckle up! The ride's about to get bumpy. Here's what some Amazon reviewers are saying: "Can't wait for the next book." "As always, I enjoyed my foray into Eric Wilder's Louisiana world. Some genuine spooky moments and the usual ridiculously...

If King Eric doesn’t find love… …his Vampire kingdom will perish to dust. All Eric Varga wants is to keep his people safe. Step 1: Mark his territory. Step 2: Fight off demon, fae, and shifter attacks. Step 3: Avoid humans at all costs. Simple enough. But one small mistake may cost him and his people everything. Marking a human as his mate wasn’t part of the plan. Especially one so young and sickly. His desire for her only grows, but their age-gap causes him to push her away. But losing her could mean his people’s extinction. Layla Hanniball didn’t ask to be whisked away from ...

Snowed in with Santa's hottest helper. Shall I share my toys? ‘Tis the season for charity gift-giving. A freak blizzard leaves me and my SUV full of Christmas gifts snowbound in Mystic Hollow. Enter Tavion, a sexy wolf pilot who volunteers to fly me to LA to spread holiday cheer. Tavion's skilled hands guide more than the plane. His kisses hold worlds of promise. But it’s when he calls me his fated mate that my icy heart melts. Too bad he’s one man I can’t have. It really is too bad. Because resisting Tavion's charms? That may take a Christmas miracle. This is a SHORT, feel-good, ...

Wolf shifter Holt Monroe has a big decision to make. Retire from the military, or re-enlist? When he meets his sister’s best friend, sassy little Sonnie Chaplan, Holt craves every inch of her milky skin and luscious curves. After succumbing to one night of passion, Sonnie swears it will never happen again. But, as soon as Holt learns she’s carrying his baby, he’ll move hell and high water to make her his. NOTE: In the late 1800s, on a homestead in New Mexico, Helen Cartwright was widowed under mysterious circumstances. Knowing there was power in the feminine bonds of sisterhood, Helen...

The Merman´s Mate Nathaniel swore to take revenge on the traitors who usurped the throne that belonged to him as the son of King Merman; to achieve the long-awaited revenge, he went to the human world looking for a treasure of his people. Mireilla was an inexperienced young woman who lived in the shadow of her sisters until she came to a small island to gather information about the famous pirate Blackbeard; instead, she discovered the true meaning of passion and...danger. Both will fight their fears to accept what they feel, while danger lurks in the shadows.

Six angry alphas versus one bratty omega. I thought I was smarter than everyone else. That I could manipulate those around me. I was wrong. Now all these alphas have united to kidnap me and drag me to the middle of nowhere. They plan to use my body and break my spirit. I won't be free until I surrender to their every demand. I'm their little omega prisoner, and they can do whatever they want to me. But what if they want to make me theirs? (Taming Their Omega is a standalone paranormal dark reverse harem romance. For mature readers only!)

Aurora St. Claire expected the worst when she was forced to move across country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to leave her shattered home the moment she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the god-like Maddox twins. Aurora doesn't understand the deep attraction she holds for the twin's, and ignores them at every turn. Thrown into a world she knows nothing about, Aurora's demons come back to haunt her, making her question who or what she truly is. Will Aurora run from the secrets of the past? Or will she accept her role and take control of her destiny.

When night falls, passion rises... Ally Collins never expected a night out to end with fangs at her throat and fire in her veins. But one encounter with Luke, a vampire as dangerous as he is irresistible, changes everything. His touch ignites her body, his kiss awakens her soul, and his bite... his bite unleashes a power that will reshape their world. As Ally surrenders to the dark pleasure of Luke's embrace, she discovers a hunger that only he can satisfy. But their forbidden love comes at a price. Ancient prophecies, rival vampires, and the shadows of their own desires threaten to tear ...

This two part series is filled with mysterious twists and erotic turns, as Jane uncovers the mysterious society that has claimed her since birth. Part I: Submission Jane Durant lives a carefree life full of designer clothes, parties, and the popularity that comes with being a rich, pretty girl--oh, and she's obsessed with James Donovan. He's the handsome billionaire with an aura of intelligence and mystery that leaves Jane waking up wet and bothered. Jane just turned 18 and is coasting through her senior year, when suddenly her entire world goes topsy turvy. A choice made in her family's ...

Icy claws and burning fangs, our love teeters on the edge of oblivion. My heart never anticipated the pull of wolf fire, especially from a secret prince. Jonathan, the hidden royalty of Mountain shifters, is the light in my eternal darkness. His gentle spirit is the salve to my vampire instincts, but our differences sizzle with forbidden allure. Torn between a daring prince and an ancient dynasty, our fate's threads are weaving tighter. Phillip Dracole, my father, wields power and ambition as old as blood and shadow. His sinister alliance with hunters threatens a supernatural war. Each ...

Claude As a dragon shifter, I never imagined finding a mate who could handle my fiery spirit. But fate brought me my angel, Sora, an elemental with the power to tame my inner beast. Though it was love at first sight, winning her heart took patience and understanding. Our passion was undeniable, consuming us both in its intensity. Now, having claimed each other as eternal mates, we look forward to spending forever safe in our love. Sora is the missing piece of me I never knew I needed. Sora My life was filled with loneliness until fate delivered Claude, my destined dragon shifter mate. ...

Perfect, powerful, and obsessed with tradition, omega Thran is the strongest warrior in a clan of reclusive forest dragons. There isn’t a challenge he can’t overcome—except for dealing with the fire dragon outsider Baleon, who’s been a pain in his ass since the day their worlds collided. Thran wants nothing to do with the showboating, freewheeling, and irritatingly attractive alpha—but a mutual need forces him into an arrangement from hell: he must learn firefighting from Baleon. Baleon is a simple alpha who only wants one thing: to get good enough to defeat Thran in a fight. Now ...

He's a fearsome enforcer who can take the shape of a tiger. I'm the consort of a king who shifts into a swan. We couldn't be less alike or more likely to fail, but the passion between us is undeniable. As the Royal Consort to the Swan King, I'm bound by law to obey. When the King bids me sing, I sing; when he commands me to kneel, I kneel; and when he offers me to a stranger in exchange for a favor, I must agree to be his. But this stranger is a tiger-shifter of the Garin clan, at court to investigate three murders, and he's the most magnificent man I have ever met. From my first sight of ...

He’s a billionaire wolf shifter with a cold exterior and a dangerous world. She’s a strong-willed, curvy grad student who never believed in fate... until she met him. When Ava Carter’s late-night shift at a city café ends with a single glance from Lucas Hale, her world shatters. The powerful alpha CEO ignites something primal in her, pulling her into a hidden world of werewolf packs, dangerous rogue threats, and a bond neither of them can deny. Lucas has spent his life protecting his pack and controlling the wolf within, but the moment he scents Ava, he knows she’s his mate, and ...

Mirror, mirror on the castle wall, who's the greediest of them all? Lord Payne and his cursed son Rangor face a beastly dilemma in this wickedly twisted tale of sacrifice and secrets. In a quaint village in Hertfordshire County, many years ago, there once lived a greedy and miserly overlord who taxed the villagers unfairly. Then came the great drought, and the villagers suffered through famine while Lord Payne lived happily in his castle on the hill, unwilling to share his food stores with anyone but his young son, Rangor. The child was the overlord’s mirror image, brilliant and obedient ...

I wasn’t looking for answers. I just wanted to stop running. But Maple Hollow isn’t the kind of place that lets you stay lost. Not when the forest watches you. Not when every shadow smells like memory. I came here as a stranger. A journalist with a fake smile, a borrowed name, and a past so buried it barely breathes. Then I met him— Reid Carrington. Fire chief. Wolf shifter. And the only man who looks at me like he’s already lived this story before. He doesn’t speak much. But his silence knows me. The town says he’s broken. That he lost someone he couldn’t save. But I see the ...

Revenge Never Tasted Sweeter They thought that the small town of Carlisle would be a perfect place to hide. Nobody’s going to look for vampires in such a quiet neighborhood. They were wrong. As soon as each of them discovers that they can fall in love, everything turns upside down. But is love a good reason to jeopardize their perfect undercover? And do vampires really love, or is it all just a moment of weakness? This collection includes: THE DEVIL'S WEAKNESS: A Rich Boss/His Maid Romance. THE DEVIL'S SISTER: A Forbidden Love Romance. THE DEVIL'S ANGEL: An Age-gap Instalove Romance. ...

INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE! So I just got hired by a shady lawyer with a clip-on tie . . . To coach the new Duke of Dorshire! Sounds great, I say. How old is the young orphaned Duke? Eight? Ten? Twelve? He's thirty-seven, says the sketchy lawyer. Also, he's American. Oh, and don't mention you've been hired to coach him. And no, I can't tell you who hired me to hire you. I stare at the lawyer and wonder what kind of fool he thinks I am . . . You know how they say in poker that if you don't know who the patsy is, then you're the patsy? Well, I never played...