Aurelie Kendrick hasn't spoken a word since she was a young girl. Lucky for her, vampires, known in her world simply as "pyres" like Alexander don't speak either. But in a dark world where pyres are enslaved, forced to drink the blood of their masters, can the speechless find a voice?From the episode entitled, "A Cross Pyre And An Impatient Young Woman."I confessed to myself that I had paid very little attention to the countless governesses who attempted to explain the general rules of romantic engagement for Femmes of my stature and upbringing. But despite my lack of knowledge of general rules, I had a general sense that I was breaking them, whatever they were. Generally speaking, of course.Closer should have made me nervous. I was not nervous, however, and so closer I went until there was no separation between his hips and mine. This was a relief to me—one difficult to explain. For I did not think there could ever be such closeness between another living thing and myself. Truly, I did not think, though they claimed to desire it, that any other living thing wanted to be so close to me."You withhold," Alexander meant to me, pulling my bottom lip between his before pressing his mouth fully to mine. I felt only the slightest prick of his fangs, for he had not lengthened them. With my head nearly swimming, I wondered if he would sink those fangs into me as he once did. But no. Instead, he intended. "I will be patient."I detested patience. It was a monster that society told its victims was required, but really, it only convinced us all to work longer hours while they fattened us up for the slaughter. What is the point of patience? Who does it serve but the impatient ones?I wrapped my arms around his waist and held firmly, but he released my grip rather easily."Patience." With a last touch of his thumb to my lip and a final probe of his considerate eyes, he stepped away. "I will find who hurt you."The UnderglowAn Elegant And Haunting Tale Of Romance, Intrigue, And AdventureFrom the Mind Of Teshelle Combs

As an omega, I was born with one purpose: to be bred by a pack.The issue? My first heat hit early. Confused and afraid, I took a big risk to relieve the pain, but it broke all the rules and cost me a piece of myself.Nobody wants a used omega, but if I don’t mate a pack, none of my sisters will be able to either.So when a wealthy pack of strangers puts in an offer for me, my family is quick to send me packing, all the way to the land of the midnight sun. Alaska.Archer, Miles, Noah, and Ben are everything that should make my heart flutter. They're kind, attentive, and they worship me like a goddess.My body is built for them, to crave their knots and give them offspring. They say they want to give me everything… but what if I have nothing left to give?Get ready to meet the Steele sisters in the Bonds of Steele omegaverse series world. Each book is a standalone and can be read in any order. Secrets & Seduction features sweet, protective men, a shy, reluctant female lead, and smoldering-hot knotty times. Please read the author’s note for possible triggers.

A Paranormal Women's Fiction with a bit of class, and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number!Whoever said life begins at forty must have been heavily medicated, drunk, or delusional. Thirty-nine was a fantastic year. I was married to the man I loved. I had a body that worked without creaking. My grandma, who raised me, was still healthy, and life was pretty damned good. But as they say, all good things come to an end. I’d honestly love to know who ’they’ are and rip them a new one. One year later, I’m a widow. My joints are starting to ache. Gram is in the nursing home, and dead people think my home is some kind of supernatural bed and breakfast. Gluing body parts onto semi-transparent people has become a side job—deceased people I’m not even sure are actually there. I think they need my help, but since I don’t speak dead, we’re having a few issues. To add to the heap of trouble, there’s a new dangerously smokin’ hot lawyer at the firm who won't stop giving me the eye. My BFF is thrilled with her new frozen face, thanks to her plastic surgeon, her alimony check, and the miracle of Botox. And then there’s the little conundrum that I’m becoming way too attached to my ghostly squatters… Like Cher, I'd like to turn back time. Now. No can do. Whatever. I have wine, good friends, and an industrial sized box of superglue. What could possibly go wrong? Everything, apparently. All in all, it’s shaping up to be a wonderful midlife crisis…

In this erotic paranormal romance, a supernatural lover is endangered by the woman he lusts for in a novel "so hot the pages should be on fire" (Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of Playing with Fire).In the twilight between sleep and consciousness, a battle rages. The Dream Guardians harness the energy created in slumber, even going so far as to fuel the sexual fantasies of those asleep to create maximum power. The Nightmares, however, feed on fear and distress, and it is up to the Guardians to protect their charges . . . Aidan Cross is a Dream Guardian who pleasures the women he protects through deeply erotic dreams. It is physically satisfying if somewhat empty emotionally, for these women do not realize he is more than a fantasy. Until Lyssa Bates. For some reason, she recognizes him and knows his purpose . . . and still welcomes him into her bed. But just as their passion threatens to consume him body and soul, a danger lurks, for Lyssa is the Key that has been prophesized to destroy his world . . . "Pleasures of the Night sizzles as a romance, enthralls as a paranormal, and captivates with a fantastic cast of characters!" —Susan Grant, RITA award winning author of Hawk: Sky Mates"Sylvia Day delivers readers to a fantasy world as unique as it is erotic!" —Toni Blake, award-winning author of USA Today bestselling author of Swept Away

18+ for language and sexual situations…Dr. Samantha Moore is one of the youngest and most acclaimed researchers in the world. Her specialty is blood and she has been recruited by the largest pharmaceutical company in Scotland. For what purpose she cannot begin to imagine, but in an attempt to break out of her painfully shy shell, she throws caution to the wind and leaves her family and best friend behind in Savannah.Dr. Kade Gunnach is taking a chance hiring an outsider, but he’s desperate to find out how to help his sister. He believes the key lies in her blood, but so far, no one has found the answers. When the new researcher walks into his office, he’s unprepared for his reaction to her and the life-changing ramifications her arrival brings.They’re drawn together by a force neither is prepared for, but Kade is holding something back. Something that could scare her away.When Samantha learns his secret, will she run?Will Kade be able to live with the answers he’s been desperately searching for?

She was running from heartbreak. He was running out of time. . .JA'RYNNShe is mine.From the moment I saw her, I knew.Fierce. Beautiful. Terrified of me.She doesn’t trust me. Doesn’t understand that she is the salvation of my people.That I would burn the stars before I let anyone take her from me.But how do I convince her I am not the monster she fears?That I would protect her. Cherish her. Worship her.Yet as war looms and betrayal strikes, I face the ultimate choice—My mate. Or my people.If I lose her, I lose everything.And if I fail…We both burn. DECEMBERI thought I was finally free.No more lies. No more heartbreak. No more dead-end life.Just me, my car, and my cat—chasing a fresh start.Then he came.Seven feet of raw muscle. Scales that shimmer like starlight. Eyes that see too much.He didn’t ask.He stole.Ja’rynn says I called to him across the galaxy.That fate binds us together.He’s fierce. Possessive. Maddeningly irresistible.His touch sets me on fire. His presence makes me ache for things I shouldn’t want.The longer I fight him, the more I crave him.The more I drown in his touch.The more I wonder if I was ever meant to run at all.But how do I trust the alien who abducted me?This spicy Alien Abduction Romance of the Month is for mature audiences only.Each Alien Abduction Romance of the Month story is a standalone story in a shared universe with a guaranteed HEA.