She had just finished her shift at Broomstick Inn. Alisa said that she was feeling much better today and insisted on coming in to prepare lunch for the guests. Gramma and Ne-ma told Harper to take the rest of the afternoon off and spend time with her son. It was late afternoon, almost evening now...
“No, no, don't close your eyes,” Gramma said, tapping her on the wrist. “It's important to look at the object that you're sending your energies to. Focus, Elle! Harder.” Elle nodded and squinted at the bowl. “Communicate your intention to the bowl. ...
One kiss wasn't enough. When he touched her sweet, heart-shaped face, Abby opened her eyes with a start and blinked up at him. There was a brief flicker of doubt and confusion in her eyes as she stared at him. Cole bent down and kissed her again. Sh...
The demon lord was raising his cane, his horns unfurling and his claws and fangs making their dramatic appearance. “You called?” Charlene said nonchalantly, plonking herself onto the sofa in front of the fireplace. “No need to yank my leash. You called, I came, you conquered. No need to get all y...
There are shouts and voices and the door shudders as something is thrown against it on the other side. In a heartbeat, I scramble up and tense for whatever violence is coming my way. Right on cue, the door swings open and Big Ben comes stumbling towards me, his eyes wild w...
His lips were gentle, soft and teasing. When he swept his tongue across her lower lip, she moaned and parted her lips for him. Brad deepened the kiss, tasting her thoroughly, and groaning when the tip of her tongue touched his. He released her slowly, and she blinked up da...
Ross Manolo started the car engine. Ross turned to smile at her before revving the engine and peeling out of the car park. Lindy felt her skin prickle. That smile didn't look warm and friendly. It wasn't the smile from a trusted, respected colleague. The smile was taunting...
He always wore a condom and latex gloves when he took her. She clung on desperately to that last sliver of hope. If he was taking care not to leave his semen and fingerprints, that meant that he wasn't intending to kill her, right? Maybe he would le...
“I'm tellin' ya, they were here!” she said, her voice rising. “Those Damn Slayors! They were attacking a little old lady in that alley. They were fighting right here. One of them had me pinned to the ground and was about to kill me, and then another one appeared and attacked my attacker! I saw......
His suspicions were finally confirmed. Some of the Slayors had retained their shifting abilities. They weren't invincible but it made them harder to kill. A giant serpent was now coiled at the base of the tree, its forked tongue flicking out of its black mouth. ...
“Go away,” she swatted the hand away. When the hand refused to go away, she buried her head under a pillow. “Shoo! Leave me alone. Let me sleep...” “Nicole, wake up. Your phone's been ringing non-stop. It might be important.” ...
Nick and Damien were already out of the car and sprinting up the front steps to her house. Joshua slammed his car door shut with more force than necessary. Nick and Damien had overheard him telling Marcus that he was going down to take a look at Bella's house this afternoo...
His expression darkened at her words, and his eyes blazed as he stalked towards her. She saw a terrible, uncontrollable fire burning in the depths of his amber eyes, and she clutched her crumpled clothes tightly to her bare chest. Raw pain and fury, disbelief and shock swi...
He fished the phone out of his back pocket and answered. “Hi, Gramma,” he said as Glynda's voice chirped exuberantly into his ear. “Tristan!” His grandmother always spoke rapidly, but this time she was speaking so fast he could hardly catch her word...
“Can we eat here?” he asked. “Please?” “Eddie...” Lauren sighed. “It's expensive to eat out. We can eat at home. It's cheaper and more nutritious.” Reid saw Eddie's shoulders slump as he nodded obediently. The boy had heard this argument before and knew that it was pointle...
Her body was drenched in sweat, and her breathing was rapid and shallow. Her eyes rolled back in her head, and her hand slipped from his. “Mina!” he roared, feeling his wolf rise to the surface. His fangs pushed out, and he tilted her head to the side to see the angry bite...
He steps away from me and I see him grab some clothes from behind the door. With jerky movements, he shrugs on a shirt and a pair of jeans. He dons his white coat rather hurriedly and haphazardly, and comes back to me. His hair is still dripping and I watch the water droplets race down his neck t...
I roll my shoulders and blow out a breath, but my relief is short-lived. Almost immediately, they grab my wrists and slam my hands down on a wooden plank. Clamps secure my hands to the plank, palms down. I am forced to kneel in the middle of the town square, the glare of the setting sun in my eye...
She had to clear her throat twice before she could find her voice. “Hi, I...I'm the last, but not the least. I hope.” With a small, nervous laugh, she plowed on, “My name is Zoe Riley, and I'm the newest nurse at Shadow Point Hospital. I've met some of you already. Even th...
Lucas asked. He had the good grace not to look amused. “Yes!” Her hand shook and she slowly withdrew her dagger. She exhaled painfully. “No.” Charlotte stepped away from him, looking defeated and angry. He heard her mumble under her breath, “What do I do now? I failed...” ...
Her face was flushed, and her dark, black eyes flashed with determination and anger. She was gripping her knife so hard her knuckles gleamed bone white. Jett held his knife at his side, pointing the silver blade down. The silver would burn her badly. Even a shallow cut would hurt like hell. But h...
“Rosalina, I think Gramma and Ne-ma have already told you a little about Tara's background.” Rosalina nodded. “Tara was drained and given a drop of vampire blood. I gave her my blood so she would survive. Tara can walk in direct sunlight,” Gareth ru...
From the outside, the house looks gray and cold, but the interior is almost ludicrously majestic. There is a sweeping staircase leading to the second floor, and a beautiful, glittering chandelier hangs in the foyer. To the left I glimpse the spacious living room with its lush, gilded furniture an...
She wouldn't appear weak and scared in front of a wolf. The two bouncers walked back to the elevator, leaving her alone with Randell. With a deep, steadying breath, Joyce took a step forward and stood in front of Randell's large desk. The Beta of th...
His eyes widened and glowed with a raw, feral heat which made her body throb and ache maddeningly. The hunger in his eyes seemed to ignite her own lust and desire. She couldn't explain it. It was as if her body was responding to his. Marcus seemed to sense her need and arousal and she felt him gr...
Nan instructed Jack. “I'll warm it up and we can all sit down and have supper.” As Jack came out of the kitchen, he heard Rose mutter, “I'll just go and have a quick shower before supper.” He watched her dart into her room and close the door. “Don't...
The smell of death and destruction was thick in the air. He could scent the spilled food and coffee from the diner, and he could smell the bodies trapped under the rubble. This was a devastating, dastardly attack. The bomb had killed so many innocent people. &n...
Her skin felt hot to the touch, and her eyes seemed to be glowing. The shifter cells were taking hold and changing her body's dynamics and signals. She was getting the first taste of her bear's mating instinct. She wanted to mate right now. Her bear needed the comfort, the...
He had to hear the words from her lips. But...would she say it? Or was she too stubborn to admit it? Taking a sharp breath, she said at last, “I want you. I want you, Damien.” Damien released the breath he had been holding an...
The box contained a large coffee mug, two packs of tissues, a pencil case, some paper clips and a framed photograph of two happy faces. The photo was taken not too long ago. Kaylee glanced down at the photo of her and Beckett, and felt as though she were staring at a photo...
Dax showed the police officer his identification. The officer squinted at the official PAC badge that was issued to its members, Enforcers and its appointed legal counsel. “So you're the PAC lawyer,” the officer sniffed. Melynda sensed that he was about to say more, but fortunately for him, he he...
Gramma and Ne-ma stood on the front step, panting slightly. “We got here as soon as we got your message,” Gramma said. “You said there's a little girl who needs our help.” Ne-ma craned her neck and peered anxiously past him. “Where is she? What happ...
She cursed and squinted at the key. It was the right key, was it not? Or had it magically changed shape? “Here, let me,” Thor said, easing the key out of Aubrey's hand. Smoothly, he unlocked the door and held it open for her. ...
That big, strong, mountain of a man seemed to crumble inside, even though he remained standing. She saw his huge hands shake as he withdrew them from her. “I'm really sorry,” she repeated. “But I don't know you. And...what are you doing in my hospital room? Who let you in? Who are you?” &nb...
No one was paying any attention to her. All eyes were on Terrence. That snake. She never thought that Terrence would get himself involved with the Mob. But then again, Ray Shapez and Terrence did have much in common. They were both willing to murder, rape and plunder, betr...