Soul Broker

SHORT STORY OF THE SOUL BROKER SERIES The Reaper Hungers Like No Other. An old enemy from the other side of afterlife management cheated him out of his last soul. Now the Reaper seeks an ordinary meal of desperation, anguish, and despair from the next human on his docket. Unfortunately, interference in the way of a meddlesome mortal woman thwarts his plan. Naturally, this woman must pay. But Vivian Bedford is no ordinary mortal. Her interference in his reaping is decidedly supernatural. Lazarus Darkmore has been on the hunt for a challenge, an exquisitely damaged soul from whom he can siphon darkness. Vivian could be that soul. Then again, if she possesses the power of a Soul Broker, she could prove more valuable-if she survives the Reaper's gauntlet. AUTHOR INTERVIEWQ: Why do you write? A: My goal is to provide my readers with an escape from reality. I want to take them on exciting journeys filled with otherworldly characters that surprise, delight, and captivate. I want to make my readers laugh, cry, think, fall in love, and remember their visits to my world after they leave-knowing they can always drop by again for more! Q: What books do you write? A: I write fantasy and paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and a bit of contemporary romance. I have several works available, including two series, and anthologies. Below is the reading order. SOUTHERN ELEMENTAL GUARDIANSMAKING WAVES (prequel novella)LORELEI'S LYRIC (book 1)CROSSCURRENTS (book 2)THREE WISHES (novella)FIRESTORM (book 3)RIVER SPELL (book 4)SOUL BROKERWAKING THE DEAD (book 1)RAISING THE DEAD (book 2)CHASING THE DEAD (short story)ANTHOLOGIESTINY TREATS: A HOLIDAY COLLECTIONTINY TREATS 2: A ST. PATRICK'S DAY COLLECTIONQ: Why do you write urban fantasy? A: My stories feature urban fantasy-style settings in which supernatural creatures hide in plain sight. I want to take my readers on adventures in fantastical worlds hidden in the nooks and crannies of our reality, where ordinary heroes and heroines face extraordinary circumstances and find out what they're made of.

When the Grim Reaper knocks, the road to hell begins-and the stakes are higher than life and death.Vivian Bedford has spent her life surviving quietly as a struggling caregiver, hiding her pain and protecting the one person who matters most-her disabled sister. But when a dying stranger crosses her path, Vivian's world cracks open, and the afterlife comes calling.Lazarus Darkmore, a darkly seductive Grim Reaper, offers her an impossible choice: help him manage the balance between life and death-or be destroyed by it. Power. Freedom. Salvation. The temptation is intoxicating… but making a deal with a reaper always comes at a price.As Vivian is pulled into a violent war between Reapers and Guardian Spirits, she finds herself claimed by unlikely protectors: Ezra, a brooding, morally rigid guardian, and Zeke, his fiery, unpredictable apprentice. Their protection should mean safety-but the guardians want something from her, and their motives may be just as dangerous as the reapers'.Vivian's secret is deadly: she can channel energy from the living, a rare and coveted power that could tip the balance of the spirit world. Now both sides want to control her-and when Vivian learns her sister Mae is a prime target for energy harvesting, there's no room left for hesitation.To save her sister, Vivian must decide who she's willing to become.Will she remain a pawn in a supernatural power struggle…or rise as a ruthless player in a game of life, death, forbidden power, and dark attraction?Perfect for fans of paranormal romance, grim reaper love stories, urban fantasy with romance, slow-burn tension, dangerous alliances, and morally gray heroes, this darkly addictive story blends high stakes, supernatural intrigue, and a heroine who refuses to be broken.

A forbidden alliance. A dangerous grim reaper. A rebellion that could shatter the spirit world.The rebellion is brewing……and no soul can be left behind.With an energy crisis threatening the spirit world, Vivian is a living soul broker secretly helping the newly departed cross over. It's forbidden work-and if her powerful guardian spirits discover her betrayal, punishment will be swift and merciless.Her only escape may lie with the last ally she should trust.Lazarus Darkmore, a darkly seductive grim reaper, offers to erase her tracks. Cold. Cruel. Irresistible. Making a deal with him means flirting with damnation-but Vivian can't deny the dangerous pull between them.As hell breaks through the veil and ancient forces rise, the fate of both worlds hangs in the balance. If the floodgates open, nothing will stop the darkness from consuming the living and the dead alike.Vivian has one chance to stop it.One chance to trust the reaper who could destroy her.Will Lazarus's hunger for cruelty be her undoing…-or will their forbidden bond ignite a light powerful enough to save both realms?Perfect for fans of paranormal romance, grim reaper love stories, forbidden romance, slow-burn attraction, and urban fantasy with high stakes, this is a darkly magical tale of rebellion, redemption, and love beyond death.