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They come at dusk in a cloak of sensuality. They embody our darkest fears and our most erotic fantasies. Enter their immortal world--and surrender to their seduction. . . Once BittenOnce a lawman, now a vampire, Jake Brand still likes to play fair. So he fulfills his need for blood by giving his victims intense sexual pleasure. The scent of their lust intoxicates him, making the taste of the liquid heat pulsing through their bodies even more desirable. But then he meets Athena who threatens his self-control and makes him wonder if he has finally found the woman who can bring him to his knees in submission. . . Bitten After DarkAfter centuries of being a vampire, Thomas Ward has learned to satisfy his bloodlust without harming his victims. Instead he brings them to the peak of sexual ecstasy and then savors the taste of their hot passion as it explodes throughout their body. But now he''s met a woman who tempts him like no other, who may be able to offer the one thing in the world he seeks--total surrender--if only he can trust her. . .

Wild and untamed, these men like the hunt--but it''s the capture they love even more. For that is when they can indulge in their most primal sexual instincts. . . "Chanku Honor" by Kate DouglasBy invitation of Mik, Tala and AJ, a new group of six young people are discovering their Chanku heritage. They call themselves the Wolfpack, with Logan, the leader, Jazzy Blue, his lover, and Deacon, the outsider. Together they will learn of their shapeshifting power and their amazingly sensual legacy. . . "Wings of The Swan" by Anya HowardDeep in the northern woods, a Saxon chieftain comes upon a hidden waterfall--and watches in amazement as a woman lovelier than a swan appears underneath it. Can this vision of sensual grace be human? Her body is utterly dazzling, and when their sexual longings are satisfied at last, she shows him the ultimate in carnal pleasure . . . "Animal Instinct" by Lydia ParksAssigned to look into a series of deadly maulings, investigator Rachel McNeil tries to conceal the animal-like attraction she feels for the sexy Russian detective she''s called to help with the case. But Nikolai arouses feelings in her she has never imagined, and she craves his touch and the erotic bliss she knows it will bring. . . "Get ready for a wild ride when you open up this delicious anthology." --RRTErotic on Sexy Beast III "Incredibly erotic." --Romantic Times on Sexy Beast II

They live in a world swirling in mist and darkness. . ..Their mission is to tempt, tease, and seduce as they mesmerize us with their promise of taking our desires to the ultimate limit. . . Dark ObsessionFor three centuries, Benjamin Bartlett''s desire for blood--and for the woman who granted him eternity--has consumed him. But when he discovers a group of four people taking refuge in his home after their van breaks down, he''s immediately drawn to Star Reid--and soon she drives him over the edge in a white-hot lust that won''t be denied. . . Blood LustVampire Christopher Marsh has searched for years for the talisman that could make him mortal again and give him the chance to fall in love. On the archeological dig he''s supervising, beautiful professor Nicole Stephenson reminds him daily of what he wants but can''t have. But when he abandons all control and gives in to his explosive desires, his quest takes on more urgency--for he can''t lose the woman he''s been waiting so long for. . . Praise for Lydia Parks and Addicted. . ."Intense and lushly dark. . .Replete with threats lurking in the shadows and sizzling sex between alpha vampires and intelligent heroines, Parks delivers a deliciously engaging bedtime story or erotic paranormal diversion." --Romantic Times

Brave, brawny, and ready for action, these firefighters know how to set their women ablaze. . ."Fight Fire with Fire" by Lorie O''ClareMary Hamilton has had a crush on Nate Armstrong since they were kids. But she''s told herself to get over it-as a firefighter Nate is in mortal danger every day. But when their friend and Nate''s fellow firefighter dies young in a suspicious house fire, Mary decides life is too short to let cold fear beat out hot desire. "Heat Wave" by P.J. MellorSummer Wadsworth is dangerously close to overheating. Her house has burned down, and Thorne Paxton, the firefighter who rescues her from the flames, is blazing hot. She''s ready to call him in for a little off-duty fun. But "duty" has a nasty way of following him home. And with a man like Thorne, the pleasure can''t hide how easy it is to get burned. . ."Smoldering Lust" by Lydia ParksLocal girl Hannah Hayward has made a name for herself in the mayor''s office. But when her town''s new fire chief turns out to be bad boy Lee Evans, back after fourteen years and looking even sexier than she remembers, she''s got more to worry about than his budget requests. He''s too good to believe. . . and too hot to deny.

A month of research pointed shapeshifter Cole to nurse Alicia Ortiz as the only hope for his people's survival. Yet he hadn't needed any of that research the moment he saw her. Her kindness and power shone as strongly as her beauty, and Cole had to fight his desire for her. His duty was to convince Alicia to embrace her heritage, not give in to his passion. But even though it may mean failing his mission, Cole could not resist the urge to claim her as his own. . . .

In college, psychologist Serena Brockman dreamed of a secret lover who watched over her and would one day bring her into his shadow world. Since then, she has spent her life convincing others that such mythical creatures aren't real. Until the night her shadow lover reappears in his true forma vampire. . . .Griffin has experienced centuries of pain and loneliness, only broken by the sight of Serena years ago. But to protect his existence, he must erase. Serena's memory of him when she is at her most vulnerable: at the height of sexual pleasure. . .