Paranormals of Avynwood

Wake had lived in fear for far too long. Life hadn't been easy for him. Every day, he resisted his natural instincts to claim the one female meant for him. An event from his past stopped him in his tracks every time his primal urges pushed him toward her. Paige accepted the role she played in Wake's life. She was the one he wanted but never allowed himself to have. But when someone else showed interest in her, Wake had to decide, once and for all. Putting his heart on the line left the shifter vulnerable, something he never wanted to be again. And just when he gave in to his instincts, fate dealt the pair a cruel hand. Nightmares came true, causing Paige to flee to the only place she felt safe - in the arms of Wake. Pack life wasn't an easy life, but Paige wouldn't give up the man who held her heart. Only together could the two move forward and find the happiness they both deserved.

As a young vampire, Ford had experienced more than those much older than him. The love of his life left him. He fell for his best friend. People he considered friends were killed. Blood was on his hands. Through it all, he never forgot his first love. The one who stole his heart and then shattered it when he least expected. When Sienna left Ford and mated with another, she thought she'd found her companion for eternity. Except, her life didn't play out that way. Her mate was killed, leaving Sienna a shell of the shifter she once was. Ford wanted Sienna back, but the choice had to be hers. Then, her life was in danger, and his plans changed in an instant. All that mattered was keeping her safe. Reaching a crossroad, they were helpless to fate's plan. Ford was left standing before Sienna, wearing his heart on his sleeve, waiting to see what she'd do next.

As fae prince, Kylest treated protecting his people as a sacred honor and duty. His sister's unexplained disappearance dealt a blow to his heart and pride. He would leave no stone unturned in his search for her. Raven, a common fae, never dreamed Prince Kylest would ask her to help find the princess. Turning him down never crossed her mind. For Raven, a chance to serve the royal family was a special privilege. They searched high and low, spending every moment together. Kylest tried to stay focused, but somewhere along the way, Raven became more than just a friend. He wanted more. He wanted her to be his. Fate worked in mysterious ways, even if it had terrible timing. The princess was still missing. Chaos erupted. Enemies resurfaced. The only way Kylest and Raven would emerge unscathed was to admit love made them stronger together.

Cocky. No word better described Solomon. He projected the playboy image, but only he knew the truth. Deep inside, he wanted what his brother and friends had-a mate. Fifteen hundred years was a long time to be alone. Solomon's pure vampire bloodline and family name made him desirable, but that didn't take away the loneliness. Lilah was fiercely independent and distrusting of paranormals out of necessity. Some treated her with contempt because of her half cheetah shifter/half fae heritage. They thought she was beneath them when she was actually superior. Someone was determined to take Lilah's life, but who was behind the attacks remained a mystery. Solomon fought off the first assault then became Lilah's sole protector until he uncovered who wanted to harm her. One wanted a mate, and the other didn't. But fate didn't ask for their opinion. They could only fight what was meant to be for so long before the inevitable happened. If they managed to stay alive, maybe they would learn what it meant to be fated.

The stockings weren't hung. The tree was in disarray. Who needed decorations anyway? Two vampires were fighting. Two mates were taking pictures. While a wolf pack watched on taking bets on who'd win. Oh, no, poor Solomon just took a hit to the chin! Revenge would be swift. The brothers don't play. Ford would get his by the end of the day. The pack alpha laughed as his beta turned red. He assured them they'd all soon be dead. Wolves ran amok as children laughed with glee. What a fun, festive Christmas Eve this turned out to be. *Please note this book is not intended to be read as a standalone, but rather as part of the Paranormals of Avynwood series. It is to be read after Solomon's Surrender and before Brayden's Return.

For the last several years, Brayden felt like an outcast amongst his friends. Since the day he saw a man shift into a wolf, he knew he no longer belonged in their circle. They were immersed in the paranormal world while he was away at college, living the life of an ordinary human. One night while he was walking home, he saw a dog in need of help. Turns out, it wasn't a dog at all. Kandra was a wolf shifter on the run. She'd fled an abusive relationship, running from a male she once thought she could trust. As a lone wolf, she was free, but she was also slowly dying. Pack life wasn't something Kandra wanted, and she never thought she'd trust another male. Yet, she trusted Brayden. In him, she found the opportunity to join a new pack-shifters who would be there when she needed them. But the past came calling, and they would take back what was theirs. Kandra's life was in danger and Brayden would do whatever it took to keep his mate safe, including asking a vampire to bite him. His new life was extraordinary-because she was in it. With his vampire given powers, Brayden was ready to fight for the one he loved. Now all he had to do was find her.

Life seemed to be moving in the right direction at last. Then the fires started. As a wolf shifter with vampire gifted powers, Titus was better equipped to handle emergencies than others. But he wasn't invincible. Imogen was a typical senior in high school-except she was a powerful mage hiding in plain sight. When Titus showed up after class to help a pack brother, Imogen's world was rocked. Never had she met someone like him. With the paranormal community under threat, their homes and businesses going up in flames, Imogen wasn't worried. Too bad her abilities didn't equal safety. The magnetism between Titus and Imogen was potent from the start. Both tried to fight it. But fate had a different plan for them-a perilous one. The world was burning around them. Everyone Titus and Imogen loved was at risk. When the ashes cooled and the dust settled, they would find out if their love survived fate's test.

Davian's life hadn't been easy. After two near-death experiences, he held on to his optimism, even if danger still had a way of finding him. Beneath her kind exterior, Robin was in unbelievable pain after losing her best friend. Sheer determination kept her going, even when she wanted to give up. Then Davian appeared with his infectious smile and cheerful demeanor. They were an unlikely pair. One was a panther shifter and the other a fae princess. However, Robin didn't want a mate, so she pushed Davian away at every turn. Too bad for her, he wasn't the type to give up. When an outside threat found its way to the fae realm, Davian leapt into action. Fate had a way of placing paranormals where they were meant to be. It was time for Robin to realize her destiny before it was too late.

Being human while living with a pack of wolves wasn't ideal. Ladon wanted the connection the mated pairs had, but it was always out of his reach. One more leap into a relationship could destroy him… Or it could save him. Belonging to the Verascue family had its benefits. As the most powerful vampires in existence, they were equally feared and admired. They were also the only family Genevieve had left. Ladon and Gen's friendship was comfortable and secure. Words of love weren't voiced, even if they were felt. Until everything changed. When death breathed down Ladon's neck, Gen couldn't let him go. One bite and their bond became crystal clear. She would keep him by her side no matter the cost. The pack was under attack. Lives were on the line. And it was up to Ladon and Gen to save them all. Together.

Welcome to the dark side of the paranormal world. For a hundred years, Camden had one all-consuming goal: to find his brother Caiden. He was forever searching and always hoping. Whitlock spent his life denying the power inside him. Living openly was an adjustment, one he wasn't comfortable with yet. Though the others knew part of his story, he still kept one secret to himself. He lived in fear of the pack not accepting him. The first time Whit saw Cam, it was love at first sight. He never dreamed his crush would want him back. But Caiden was still on the run, leaving a part of Cam perpetually empty. Whit would do anything to soothe Cam's soul, even if it meant putting himself in harm's way. Death. Danger. Inevitable destruction. That was the life these shifters led. Only time would tell if they'd survive the latest storm headed their way.

Aiden's world was rocked when he learned paranormals existed. Since then, he'd made new friends, but every encounter only emphasized how ordinary his life was. Eighteen years was very young for a vampire. During that time, Honey hadn't seen much. What she lacked in experience, she made up for in intelligence. When a violent car accident happened right before Honey's eyes, she jumped into action. Aiden was on the brink of death. He felt himself slipping away, then someone appeared. But she didn't rescue him. She plunged him deeper into pain and darkness. Being made into a vampire was an excruciating experience. Once the agony receded, Aiden had to embrace his powers. He had to learn to live an entirely new life-one that was far removed from his previously mundane one. Their relationship was forged from the choices they had to make. Their love was something they both had to fight for. What they didn't realize was fate was testing them. They would either embrace what was right in front of them or watch as it withered away.