In 1747 Scotland, treachery looms as battle lines run deep between the proud, struggling clans and the Highland Rangers who torment them. Here a young widow fights to save her honor--and her life. . . A Headstrong Widow Since Lisle MacHugh lost her husband in battle, her clan has barely survived. Now, the MacHughs can reverse their ill fortune if they agree to give Lisle's hand in marriage to their greatest enemy: the notorious Black Monteith. A Powerful Laird The wealthy Langston Leed Monteith, aka the Black Monteith, has returned to Scotland after years of banishment. With his father's misdeeds leaving the family name in tatters, no decent lass will marry him. But when Monteith sets eyes upon the fiery Lisle, he knows he must have her. . . Two Hearts United Once wed, Lisle resists her fierce attraction to the man she loathes. But she has found her match in Monteith, who...

THE BARBARIAN WARLORD Anso’s name is Ancient Germanic. It means ‘god’. It was a name he’d earned. Carried a power he wielded, uncontested. Came with a lack of civility he thrived upon. And still does. THE PSYCHOLOGIST Leah is a clinical psychologist with a waiting list of patients. A thriving practice. And a non-existent love-life. Men can’t seem to handle her intelligence. Her career success. ...or her womanly curves. PASSION AND PRAGUE Business takes Leah to Old-World Czechoslovakia. It’s not as interesting or exciting as it had sounded when she’d booked it. Especially the ‘ghost tour’ she’s talked into. But Prague is hosting something a lot more dark, deadly, and dangerous... **

Welcome to the world of Vampire Assassin League, where the contract is just the beginning. In VAL there’s no line a vampire won’t cross to secure a true mate…once they finally find theirs. Set Four: Eternity contains the following novellas: LET THEM SPEAK: New Orleans' vampire, Devereaux Castillion, likes his afterlife. He's gorgeous. Muscled. Silver-tongued. He loves flirting with the ladies, and they seem to enjoy his company just fine. Except this studio location scout, Sydney. She’s a difficult woman to sweet talk. And he wants so much more… NOW OR FOREVER: Leonard Griggins knows vampires. As VAL's Covert Op Specialist, he's used to their idiosyncrasies. Anything they need a human for, Len is their man. Anything to do with a vampire, he's not touching. The last thing he wants is a vampire mate, regardless of how his entire body craves her… HOLD THEIR PEACE: Thanos of Macedon is pure warrior. Victory is the only option. Mortal life in Alexander the Great’s army molded Thanos into a war machine. Centuries of afterlife haven’t done a thing to alter it. And yet, his Amazonian-tall mate thinks he’s simply her personal fantasy come to life… DO YOU TAKE: Lucien survived the Inquisition and their medieval tortures. Not without scars. Some show. Some don’t. He likes his solitude as VAL’s resident chemist. The last thing he needs is a 21st century mate who wants to use his space and needs his help. But this partnership needs a warning label…

Welcome to the world of Vampire Assassin League, where the contract is just the beginning. In VAL there’s no line a vampire won’t cross to secure a true mate…once they finally find theirs. Set Five: Loneliness contains the following novellas: THIS VAMPIRE AS: Wystan Ryn de Crecy’s a valiant knight. Vampirism didn’t change anything. Only one thing upsets his afterlife: Women. A FOREVER MATE: Sebastian Cole has a dark side. Afterlife is a burden. And it’s eternal. Until one night. When he least expects it… TO HAVE: Prince Daron is an ancient Persian. He’s jaded. Bored. His afterlife is routine and mundane. And then – without warning. Everything changes. AND TO HOLD: Ruxanna is vampiric and voluptuous. And vengeful. Men are the enemy. That’s why she runs a bordello. She doesn’t need to hunt. Men come to her. And they even pay for the privilege.

THE WARLORD Sebastian Cole has a dark side. Filled with remorse. Centuries ago he lost his family. His love. His wife. Afterlife is a burden. Each awakening brings yet another reminder of his failure. Of empty hours ahead. Lonely spans of time. It's his penance. And it's eternal. Until one night. When he least expects it... ARTISTIC GENIUS Jill Jones is in heaven. A seven day trip to Paris! Visiting the Louvre! So what if she doesn't fit in with the others? She never did. Nobody understands her. She should be used to it. She should quit trying, rather than join in an illicit nighttime exploration of the Paris catacombs. REDEMPTION Beneath Paris is a network of tunnels. Catacombs. Containing macabre displays of the dead. Vast sections of graffiti. Cataphiles combing through undiscovered sections. And a menacing, thrilling, gorgeous man. One who doesn't just want her body... He's demanding her soul.

THE PERSIAN PRINCE Prince Daron is an ancient. He’s jaded. Bored. His afterlife is routine and mundane. Endless. He toys with his victims for amusement. Anything to take the edge off the endless existence of nothing. And then – without warning. Everything changes. NEW JERSEY BEAUTY Evelyn Warner appears to have everything. Beauty. Brains. A body to die-for. And all kinds of self-doubt. That’s what happens with a little sister that continually wins every beauty pageant. But Evie’s got one last chance at success, and she’s not letting anything stop her. COMPROMISE A perfect night explodes in a mass of noise and shock and debris, jettisoning Evie into another world. At her side is a gorgeous guy, wielding heart-pounding kisses and all kinds of passion. She’d love to stay in this weird realm with him. If only she didn’t have to be dead first…

ICELANDIC VIKING SCOURGE Athlerod and Ethelstone are big. Brawny. Brutal. Identical twins, bred during the Viking era of Iceland, they’ve always done things together. Fighting. Raiding. Pillaging. Plundering. They were dealing death even before vampirism changed them. Together, they are an unstoppable force. But then, a mate shows up. For just one of them… STORY OF A LIFETIME Stephanie Bowker likes exposing the truth. She’s a hardline reporter with very little conscience. If there’s a story, and it’s edgy, she’ll get to the truth. She excels at disclosing deepest fears. Darkest secrets. But then her editor gives her a story on a hidden cadre of killers. Assassins who just happen to also be vampires? She’s supposed to take this seriously? And investigate? FIRE AMID THE ICE Her phone call leads to unbelievable consequences. She’s on her way to Iceland in a really nice private jet. Accompanied by two identical gorgeous guys who resemble Norse gods. All they seem to do is challenge each other. Wrestle. Fight… But then something weird happens. Things get intense. They’re trying to really kill each other. Over her. 

QUEEN OF THE DARK Tessa Queen is supermodel stunning. Tall. Slender. Sexy. Confident. Undead. She has a trademark. Her assignments are clean. Untraceable. Accidental. It’s her signature. And her style. Until one evening, when she has to sidetrack to a safe house…and finds everything unsafe and dangerous. A GHOST HUNTER Cameron Preston’s mature. In excellent health. Self-motivated. He competes in endurance contests for the same reason he’s a parapsychologist. He likes a challenge. But he firmly believes in ghosts. He’s had experiences. He wants to find out more. He doesn’t really like the living. He avoids them. BAYOU NIGHTS Despite his misgivings, Cam accepts an emergency job. The pay is good. The site is encouraging. A deserted, decaying mansion in New Orleans with a murder in its history. Sounded good…until he meets the rest of the Beethan Paranormal Research Group. He doesn’t know what these guys are hunting, but it isn’t ghosts…

THE WARRIOR Thanos of Macedon is pure warrior. Hardened by battle. Honed by the sword. Forged to the temperament of steel. Emotionless. Strong. Set. Victory is the only allowable outcome. Surrender and defeat do not exist. Mortal life in Alexander the Great’s army molded Thanos into a war machine. Centuries of afterlife haven’t done a thing to alter it. THE TOURIST Darcy Mullins is vacationing on the cheap – tagging along on an archeological dig site with her friend – but even if she is amid ruins, rain and really old guys, this is the Mediterranean. There’s going to be hot sand. Hot sun. Hot guys. Hot times. She’s not looking for commitment. She wants no strings. No regrets. No worries. THE LABYRINTH One night of covert digging leads to black market dealing, murder, and one hell of a hot guy. Unbelievably hot. Darcy can’t believe her eyes as what appears to be an real, honest-to-goodness Avenging Angel drops out of the sky right in time to save the girls. This vacation just took a turn right to perfect – if only he’d drop the vampire stuff…

A COWBOY’S CURSE Grimm Bradley’s eternity matches his life: that side of acceptable, this side of dangerous. A GRADUATE’S LIFE Deandra’s going nowhere fast. She joins a survivalist group for the challenge. Until it gets real… A DESERT TRYST The moment Grimm spies Deandra his afterlife is blown apart. Dare he trust her?