Laura M. Baird – författare

Paulina Anghel, a powerful vampire from Romania, is called to New York City to assist with an uprising of vampires. The furthest thought from her mind is a romantic entanglement. Yet one innocent touch from the lion shifter, Oba Izem, sets off a chain reaction of emotions that has her both leery yet hopeful to believe: after nearly two millennia, she's found her mate.Pride leader, Oba Izem, is focused on clearing up the matter with rogue vampires which inadvertently involves his sister. Upon meeting the esteemed Paulina Anghel, desire sweeps through him like wildfire over a dry savanna. Knowing she's his mate, he'll convince her their union is worth more than anything in existence.As they explore their desires while battling an enemy, will their chance at a future be cut short before it even begins?

She made excuses to stay away. He'll give her a reason to remain. Piper Deacon had a spotless flying record while serving in the Army until a careless mishap from her flight partner had her questioning her own skills and responsibility. Foolish pride kept her away from home for too long; the one place she should've known she could always return to no matter what. When circumstances force her back to Idaho, she'll have to face life-altering decisions which include whether or not to succumb to the match-making devices of her mother and co-conspirator friend. With the appealing lawman, Logan Shaw, in her path, will she realize the easy choice right in front of her is all she'll ever need? Logan Shaw didn't always walk the straight line, but service in the Marines gave him a better direction. After twenty-one years away, he's settling back home, working with the Sheriff's Department, and wondering if he has a future that'll include a woman to love. Thanks to the machinations of his mom and her friend, he's already halfway there with a woman he has yet to meet. And when he does, can he convince Piper you really can come home again?

Pianist Penelope Dixon is stepping out of her father's shadow to embark on a solo career with the Seattle Symphony. An unexpected reunion with her first love rocks her world. Despite the heat still burning between them, she's determined to spare her heart any further agony and concentrate on herself for once. Sebastian Mauer, once famed performer now reclusive composer, foolishly pushed aside his feelings for Penelope. Thinking it for the best at the time, he never imagined how the years would slip by, along with the chance to have Penelope in his life.  When Sebastian is called in to collaborate with the Symphony, he won't pass on the opportunity to rekindle their love. Penelope is reluctant to open herself up again even though she can't deny her desires for the only man to capture her heart.  Can Penelope allow herself this chance without sacrificing her goals? Will Sebastian prove himself worthy and show her what they have is a once-in-a-lifetime love?