Arena Wars Series by Samantha Hoffman

Alanna is a young werewolf, and her best friend Quinten is a human. They’ve been best friends since they were children, and he desperately wants to be a part of Alanna’s life. Unfortunately, Alanna catches the attention of a century-old werewolf by the name of Roger Mason. Roger becomes hell bent on having Alanna as his own, and when she refuses to be his mate, she and Quinten are both abducted and shipped off to compete in the Arena Wars... moreAlanna is a young werewolf, and her best friend Quinten is a human. They’ve been best friends since they were children, and he desperately wants to be a part of Alanna’s life. Unfortunately, Alanna catches the attention of a century-old werewolf by the name of Roger Mason. Roger becomes hell bent on having Alanna as his own, and when she refuses to be his mate, she and Quinten are both abducted and shipped off to compete in the Arena Wars. The Arena Wars is a brutal fight to the death with your bare hands that takes place in a reconstructed gladiator-style arena. The fights are headed by Elias, a nine hundred year old vampire. Partners fight to the death with no weapons and no rules. If you refuse to fight, you’re killed on the spot. If you lose a fight, you die. Elias takes a special interest in Alanna, especially in her blood. This leads Alanna to believe that she’s meant to be his soul mate. Can Quinten convince her otherwise? less

Alanna and Quinten are in danger once more, this time for the sole reason of loving each other. The Council of werewolves threatens to have them executed if they don't obey the laws set forth, but how can you deny what's so good for you and your heart? Forced to go on the run, Alanna and Quinten find themselves in a new city with nobody to trust, except for the vampire assassin Violet Mays... moreAlanna and Quinten are in danger once more, this time for the sole reason of loving each other. The Council of werewolves threatens to have them executed if they don't obey the laws set forth, but how can you deny what's so good for you and your heart? Forced to go on the run, Alanna and Quinten find themselves in a new city with nobody to trust, except for the vampire assassin Violet Mays. She's been hunting her own kind for years, ever since the death of her werewolf mate at the hands of Roger Mason. Violet plans to keep Alanna and Quinten alive for as long as possible, knowing they're her best chance at finally getting revenge. An untimely surprise threatens to bring both sides down on them, and there seems to be no way to fix things, other than all-out war. Alanna knows that her family will all be there for her, ready to fight until the end, but Alanna now has something even more precious to fight for... less

Alanna and her family are preparing for the fight of their lives. They’ve been given a short reprieve from danger while Roger prepares to finally carry out his plans for revenge. While Alanna prepares to give birth, war threatens them from all sides. Elias plans to get his revenge against Ray for the death of his mate many years ago, Roger wants to destroy all traces of Charlotte’s memory by destroying Alanna and her family, and they’re waiting for news from the Council... moreAlanna and her family are preparing for the fight of their lives. They’ve been given a short reprieve from danger while Roger prepares to finally carry out his plans for revenge. While Alanna prepares to give birth, war threatens them from all sides. Elias plans to get his revenge against Ray for the death of his mate many years ago, Roger wants to destroy all traces of Charlotte’s memory by destroying Alanna and her family, and they’re waiting for news from the Council. Mixed up in all of this is Ilene, whose dwindling hold on her sanity makes her a dangerous opponent who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. By Alanna’s side is Quinten, who is finally coming to terms with his approaching fatherhood, and Alanna’s own father, who is desperate to save not only his children, but his grandchildren as well… 61,220 words. less