Wings in the Night Series by Anne Stuart, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Maggie Shayne

“My inspiration has always been Maggie Shayne and her Wings in the Night series!” — #1 NY Times Bestselling Autor Christine FeehanTamara’s dreams are tormented. She is lost, alone, and calling out for someone, but when she wakes she can never remember his name. Then she meets an enigmatic stranger during a midnight skate on a frozen pond, and is overcome with a sense of familiarity and powerful longing... more“My inspiration has always been Maggie Shayne and her Wings in the Night series!” — #1 NY Times Bestselling Autor Christine FeehanTamara’s dreams are tormented. She is lost, alone, and calling out for someone, but when she wakes she can never remember his name. Then she meets an enigmatic stranger during a midnight skate on a frozen pond, and is overcome with a sense of familiarity and powerful longing.Eric Marquand is a vampire, drawn to the beautiful Tamara because of the rare Belladonna antigen in her blood. It connects them. From the shadows, he has watched over her since childhood, a dark guardian. But when he returns after years away, he finds her living in the home of a man who’s devoted his life to the annihilation of vampire-kind.Tamara’s parents had died during Eric’s absence. Daniel St. Clair, a high-ranking agent of the secretive Division of Paranormal Investigations, had become her legal guardian, had raised her.Worse, she now works for the DPI too.Tamara soon finds herself torn between her love and devotion for the dear, aging man who raised her, and her passionate desire for Eric, the man whose touch she craves. Daniel insists that Eric is a vampire who will drain Tamara’s blood and leave her a lifeless husk, given the chance. Eric says Daniel is a vampire hunter who performs sick experiments on his kind to find their weaknesses. He says Daniel will kill him, given the chance.But she hasn’t much time to choose, because St. Clair’s protégé, DPI vampire-researcher Curtis Rogers, has his own nightmarish plans for them both.Strong sexual contentBONUS! A never-before published short Rhiannon in the Temple of Isis, 1: Jewels of the GoddessLook for Book 2, Twilight Memories less

To Love Her Could Destroy Them Both… For centuries, Roland de Courtemanche had spurned Rhiannon, banishing her to eternal darkness, eternal loneliness. But now the man she loved and the boy in his care are in deadly danger. She has no choice but to risk her heart and warn him.It takes all Roland’s strength to resist Rhiannon, but he has no choice if he is to protect both himself and the boy he had promised to protect... moreTo Love Her Could Destroy Them Both… For centuries, Roland de Courtemanche had spurned Rhiannon, banishing her to eternal darkness, eternal loneliness. But now the man she loved and the boy in his care are in deadly danger. She has no choice but to risk her heart and warn him.It takes all Roland’s strength to resist Rhiannon, but he has no choice if he is to protect both himself and the boy he had promised to protect. If he succumbs to his desire and then casts her away, he might as well drive a stake through her heart…exactly what the avenging mortal on their trail has in mind for them all.Book 2 in Maggie Shayne’s Bestselling Wings in the Night Series less

Master of the damnedThere could be no doubt that the one called Damien was the master of the shadows, the greatest of his accursed kind. But now his ancient mantle of mystic power was threatened by a terrible weakness-a fatal passion for a woman of mortal flesh and blood... Suspicion had first drawn Shannon Mallory into the darkness, in search of the truth behind the legends that swirled around this man--if man he was... moreMaster of the damnedThere could be no doubt that the one called Damien was the master of the shadows, the greatest of his accursed kind. But now his ancient mantle of mystic power was threatened by a terrible weakness-a fatal passion for a woman of mortal flesh and blood... Suspicion had first drawn Shannon Mallory into the darkness, in search of the truth behind the legends that swirled around this man--if man he was. But it was not suspicion that kept her there, or even fear--it was pure, stunning desire... /> WINGS IN THE NIGHTFor centuries, loneliness has haunted them from dusk till dawn. Yet now, from out of the darkness, shines the light of eternal life...eternal love. less

These three spooky love stories include Anne Stuart's Dark Journey--Cloaked in the form of a stranger, he lived a lie with the one woman he couldn't deny himself. Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's Catching Dreams--He existed only in her dreams, until she found him in the flesh, and herself in a nightmare. And Maggie Shayne's Beyond Twilight--He was a vengeful vampire hunter--fated for a forbidden love to last an eternity. Original.

The classic vampire-romance series that started it all…Jameson Bryant is a rare man. He’s one of the Chosen, a mortal with the Belladonna antigen, the only kind who can become a vampire himself. But he’s not ready to make that decision, despite that vampires helped raise him. The undead are some of his best friends.Now a man grown, Jameson knows more about vampires than most—so when he hears the cries of one who is alone and suffering, he’s not afraid to go to her... moreThe classic vampire-romance series that started it all…Jameson Bryant is a rare man. He’s one of the Chosen, a mortal with the Belladonna antigen, the only kind who can become a vampire himself. But he’s not ready to make that decision, despite that vampires helped raise him. The undead are some of his best friends.Now a man grown, Jameson knows more about vampires than most—so when he hears the cries of one who is alone and suffering, he’s not afraid to go to her. He finds her alone, half-starved, and mad with hunger. But when he tries to help the beautiful, violet-eyed vampiress, she attacks.Angelica was a novitiate nun about to take her solemn vows when a creature of the night changed her against her will. On her own, unsure how she’ll survive or whether she even wants to, she refuses to feed on the living and further damn her soul… until the hunger takes over. When a young man tries to help her, she loses control.Nine months later, the virgin nun is giving birth—in captivity.Jameson would have died that night if not for his vampiric family. The dark gift didn’t preserve his life—it gave him a new one, along with the power to rescue his daughter.He’ll save Amber Lily and her murderous mother from the vampire hunters who’ve been his lifelong enemies. And all the powers of heaven and earth won’t stop him.Strong sexual contentBONUS! A never-before published short Rhiannon in the Temple of Isis 5:The Reckoning less

Two dangerous men hungering for love... Two brand-new romances in one special volume.***"TWILIGHT VOWS" by Maggie ShayneRachel Sullivan had hoped to learn his secrets but found herself at the mercy of mysterious vampire Donovan O'Roark. Now her sexy captor was about to discover her own desire: to give up her innocence to the man she'd always loved.***"MARRIED BY DAWN" by Marilyn TracyGavin Deveroux had twelve hours to save Tara Michaels -- twelve hours to marry her... moreTwo dangerous men hungering for love... Two brand-new romances in one special volume.***"TWILIGHT VOWS" by Maggie ShayneRachel Sullivan had hoped to learn his secrets but found herself at the mercy of mysterious vampire Donovan O'Roark. Now her sexy captor was about to discover her own desire: to give up her innocence to the man she'd always loved.***"MARRIED BY DAWN" by Marilyn TracyGavin Deveroux had twelve hours to save Tara Michaels -- twelve hours to marry her. But would their midnight marriage vows keep the rogue vampire and his beautiful bride together eternally? less

When struggling screenwriter Morgan DeSilva uncovers the ancient leather diaries in the attic of an old house in Maine, she is swept into the seductive world of a long-dead madman who had believed himself a vampire. Now, though Dante's story has made her rich and famous, Morgan is wasting away. At night she dreams of him, an erotic fantasy so real she can see the marks on her neck, feel her life's blood draining from her. Almost as if he were real... He comes to her at night. Watching her... moreWhen struggling screenwriter Morgan DeSilva uncovers the ancient leather diaries in the attic of an old house in Maine, she is swept into the seductive world of a long-dead madman who had believed himself a vampire. Now, though Dante's story has made her rich and famous, Morgan is wasting away. At night she dreams of him, an erotic fantasy so real she can see the marks on her neck, feel her life's blood draining from her. Almost as if he were real... He comes to her at night. Watching her. Wanting her. She is one of The Chosen. She can be his, if he desires. And he desires it so much that he is filled with a terrible fear. He knows that his kiss can save her from destiny's curse, and from the enemies who stalk them both. But to save her, he must trust her. With his life. With his love. With the promise of immortality. less

A creature of the night, Sarafina lives only for pleasure, but love is an emotion she has deemed forbidden. Experience has taught her that love leads only to betrayal and pain, and she wants no more of pain. She cares for no one, tolerating only the presence of those she can control utterly. With her powers, she is convinced she can break anyone. Willem Stone cannot be broken. He is a challenge Sarafina cannot resist--a man as boldly alive as she is, a man with a will of iron, yet a mere mortal... moreA creature of the night, Sarafina lives only for pleasure, but love is an emotion she has deemed forbidden. Experience has taught her that love leads only to betrayal and pain, and she wants no more of pain. She cares for no one, tolerating only the presence of those she can control utterly. With her powers, she is convinced she can break anyone. Willem Stone cannot be broken. He is a challenge Sarafina cannot resist--a man as boldly alive as she is, a man with a will of iron, yet a mere mortal. And the only thing stronger than the clash of their wills is the power of their desire. But when vampire hunters take Amber Lily, the only child ever born to a vampire, Sarafina and Willem must put their struggle aside and combine their strengths in a rescue attempt that could cost them their very lives. And in the process, they find the most powerful force of all: love. less

A serial killer stalks the streets of Bangor, striking only by the full moon, and he has chosen his next victim. The lovely Mary McLean.The feeling of being watched and followed has plagued Mary for several days now, so she probably ought to be more wary when a handsome, enigmatic stranger starts showing up at the vampire bar where she serves drinks to humans who like to dress up like the undead and imbibe drinks with creative names. Stake Stopper. Preternatural Punch... moreA serial killer stalks the streets of Bangor, striking only by the full moon, and he has chosen his next victim. The lovely Mary McLean.The feeling of being watched and followed has plagued Mary for several days now, so she probably ought to be more wary when a handsome, enigmatic stranger starts showing up at the vampire bar where she serves drinks to humans who like to dress up like the undead and imbibe drinks with creative names. Stake Stopper. Preternatural Punch.The stranger seems to have made her the object of his attention, and she feels a pull toward him like nothing she’s ever felt before.But who is he really? An admirer with a horrifying secret? Or is he the one who’s been stalking her, with the most evil of intentions? less

His name is Edge, and he is the last of a band of Immortals who have been hunted down and murdered by Frank Stiles -- an enemy determined to unlock their deepest secrets. Vengeance has become Edge's obsession. To claim it, he must find the young woman whispered to be the Golden Child.A legend among the undead, Amber Lily is the only half human, half vampire ever born, and is possessed of powers even she is unaware of. Amber alone understands the dangerous threat of Frank Stiles... moreHis name is Edge, and he is the last of a band of Immortals who have been hunted down and murdered by Frank Stiles -- an enemy determined to unlock their deepest secrets. Vengeance has become Edge's obsession. To claim it, he must find the young woman whispered to be the Golden Child.A legend among the undead, Amber Lily is the only half human, half vampire ever born, and is possessed of powers even she is unaware of. Amber alone understands the dangerous threat of Frank Stiles. Only she may hold the key to his vulnerability...and his doom.Amber shares Edge's need to get to Stiles. But she needs to keep him alive for reasons of her own. Edge is exciting and dangerous, and despite her own instinct for self-preservation, Amber is drawn into his hunt. In doing so, she will cast her fate to the wings of the night, to a passion that may be her destiny, to an evil she may not be able to defeat -- to the edge of twilight where only the Immortals belong. less

The idyllic town of Endover, New Hampshire, looks innocent. But below its surface a thirst and a desire both powerful and ancient boil fiercely. When two girls go missing, only one person can delve deep enough to find them - Maxine Stuart, a private investigator who has finally started to believe."Mad Maxie" understands why she was asked to help - no living mortal knows as much about the undead as she... moreThe idyllic town of Endover, New Hampshire, looks innocent. But below its surface a thirst and a desire both powerful and ancient boil fiercely. When two girls go missing, only one person can delve deep enough to find them - Maxine Stuart, a private investigator who has finally started to believe."Mad Maxie" understands why she was asked to help - no living mortal knows as much about the undead as she. But the dark force controlling Endover can see all, and will use Maxine's knowledge against her to strengthen his hold on the town. Not even the influence of Lou Malone, the man Maxie most desires, can convince her to abandon the crusade against a madman's yearning for power...and resurrected love. less

Dracula is far older than his legend. For centuries, he has awaited the reincarnation of his one true love, Elisabeta, foretold by the vampire Rhiannon centuries ago. And now he has found her. But she has no returned to him in the way he expected. Instead, her restless and frustrated spirit is possessing a modern day woman named Tempest, who is called “Storm.” The nickname, he finds, is fitting.Stormy has been sensing a presence inside her fighting to take control... moreDracula is far older than his legend. For centuries, he has awaited the reincarnation of his one true love, Elisabeta, foretold by the vampire Rhiannon centuries ago. And now he has found her. But she has no returned to him in the way he expected. Instead, her restless and frustrated spirit is possessing a modern day woman named Tempest, who is called “Storm.” The nickname, he finds, is fitting.Stormy has been sensing a presence inside her fighting to take control. That feeling becomes even more overwhelming when the dark prince is near. She is torn between her own passion for Vlad Dracul, and the passion of the entity lurking within. The parasitic and jealous Elisabeta wants to kill her hostess when she realizes they both love the same man.It’s a fight to the death within a single body.But only Vlad can choose which of his loves will live and which will die.Strong sexual content less

Even by vampire standards, Reaper is a loner, and his current mission to destroy a gang of rogue bloodsuckers is definitely a one-vamp job. Then fate takes a hand, and before he knows it, he's surrounded by a ragtag crew of misfit helpers: the newbie, the princess, the shape-shifter and the human healer. Seth is new to immortality, but he's sharp and strong—and he'll risk anything for the rogues' strange female captive, a secretive creature he doesn't understand but feels compelled to save... moreEven by vampire standards, Reaper is a loner, and his current mission to destroy a gang of rogue bloodsuckers is definitely a one-vamp job. Then fate takes a hand, and before he knows it, he's surrounded by a ragtag crew of misfit helpers: the newbie, the princess, the shape-shifter and the human healer. Seth is new to immortality, but he's sharp and strong—and he'll risk anything for the rogues' strange female captive, a secretive creature he doesn't understand but feels compelled to save.Vixen is confused by the emotions that swirl through her at the sight of her impulsive hero. She only hopes the brutal Gregor and his bloodthirsty renegades will leave her alive long enough to explore them.Or will Reaper himself be the one to destroy them all? less

Once Bitten, Twice ShyBefore she joined Reaper in hunting Gregor's gang of rogue bloodsuckers, privileged princess Topaz was gunning for just one Jack Heart. The gorgeous con man had charmed his way into her bed, her heart and her bank account, taking her for half a million dollars and vanishing without a word.Now she and Jack--maddeningly attractive as ever--are supposedly on the same side... moreOnce Bitten, Twice ShyBefore she joined Reaper in hunting Gregor's gang of rogue bloodsuckers, privileged princess Topaz was gunning for just one Jack Heart. The gorgeous con man had charmed his way into her bed, her heart and her bank account, taking her for half a million dollars and vanishing without a word.Now she and Jack--maddeningly attractive as ever--are supposedly on the same side. As Reaper's ragtag outfit scatters, Topaz sets out to solve a mystery that's plagued her all her lives, mortal and what really happened to her movie-star mother, who died when Topaz was just a baby? With four men claiming to be her father, why has she always been alone? And what stake does Jack have in discovering the truth about her past? Topaz is sure he's up to something--but her suspicions are at war with her desires.... less

Briar needs just two things: blood and vengeance. The first sustains her immortal life; the second gives it meaning.First on her hit list is Gregor, the renegade vampire who schooled her in brutality, then betrayed and tortured her. To achieve her deadly ends, Briar joins the inscrutable Reaper and his misfit gang of vampires who are also hunting her old mentor.But once she's destroyed Gregor, she'll be gone. The group means nothing to her... moreBriar needs just two things: blood and vengeance. The first sustains her immortal life; the second gives it meaning.First on her hit list is Gregor, the renegade vampire who schooled her in brutality, then betrayed and tortured her. To achieve her deadly ends, Briar joins the inscrutable Reaper and his misfit gang of vampires who are also hunting her old mentor.But once she's destroyed Gregor, she'll be gone. The group means nothing to her. Not even Crisa—damaged, defenseless, a liability in every way—the childlike vamp with whom Briar shares a blood bond. Or Reaper. Though they shared one moment of pure passion, it's not as though Briar has feelings for him.Because Briar needs no one. She needs only to satisfy her twin hungers—ones that may ultimately consume her. less

Lilith awakens cold, naked and alone, knowing nothing--not even who she is--except that she has to run, run for her life...because someone is after her.When Ethan discovers the terrified woman hiding on his ranch, he knows immediately not only who she is, but what. He's never forgotten her, not in all the time since he escaped their joint prison, a clandestine CIA facility where humans are bred into vampires willing to kill on command... moreLilith awakens cold, naked and alone, knowing nothing--not even who she is--except that she has to run, run for her life...because someone is after her.When Ethan discovers the terrified woman hiding on his ranch, he knows immediately not only who she is, but what. He's never forgotten her, not in all the time since he escaped their joint prison, a clandestine CIA facility where humans are bred into vampires willing to kill on command. He refused to accept that fate, and since he won his freedom he's become a legend to those he left behind. With her own escape, Lilith has become a legend, too, and now--together--they have no choice but to fight those who would become a legend by killing one. less

Genre-defining vampire romance!They tell 20-year-old Charlie O’Malley that they have a cure for the condition that will eventually kill her–an untested, experimental cure. All they want in return is for her to join their elite team and train to kill the Undead.She takes the deal because it will make her stronger than ordinary humans, strong enough to kill the vampire who took her blood, used her body, and murdered her mother--the vampire who'd lied when he said he loved her... moreGenre-defining vampire romance!They tell 20-year-old Charlie O’Malley that they have a cure for the condition that will eventually kill her–an untested, experimental cure. All they want in return is for her to join their elite team and train to kill the Undead.She takes the deal because it will make her stronger than ordinary humans, strong enough to kill the vampire who took her blood, used her body, and murdered her mother--the vampire who'd lied when he said he loved her.Killion is sure he’s the last of his kind, destined to walk in endless solitude, endless night. Charlie is a spark of light in his eternal darkness. His desire for her is powerful and impossible to resist, and he’ll destroy anything that stands between them. Even though it will probably get him killed.Ancient vampire elders Rhiannon and Roland come out of exile, risking their lives to help a furious, raging girl fulfill her destiny as a savior of their kind. But before the tale ends, their lives will be forever changed.Join Maggie Shayne in her most beloved series of all WINGS IN THE NIGHT less

Devlin doesn’t like humansMost would support the extermination of the entire vampire race, and that’s exactly what will happen, unless his plan to organize a resistance force succeeds.Emma is the only mortal who’s ever managed to get under his skin. She’s haunted him his entire life. He senses when she’s in trouble, is drawn to her by energies he cannot understand.Emma is a thrill seekerShe makes a hefty living writing about her adventures... moreDevlin doesn’t like humansMost would support the extermination of the entire vampire race, and that’s exactly what will happen, unless his plan to organize a resistance force succeeds.Emma is the only mortal who’s ever managed to get under his skin. She’s haunted him his entire life. He senses when she’s in trouble, is drawn to her by energies he cannot understand.Emma is a thrill seekerShe makes a hefty living writing about her adventures. Now, she wants to walk with vampires, to live among them. The book she’ll write afterward will be the work of a lifetime, and she’s convinced it will help establish peace between the vampires and humankind.Education, enlightenment, understanding–these are the ways to end the current climate of fear and violence.Devlin is determined to visit destruction on humans.Emma is determined to stop him…Even if it means betraying the powerful passion that burns between them, and the explosive feelings it conceals.Now, anti-vampire forces have taken captives–two teens Devlin is sworn to protect and Emma’s own peacenik father. Emma and Devlin must find common ground to save innocent lives, and to prevent the annihilation of a species. Maybe his, or maybe her own.But in such close proximity with so much at stake, the feelings they've been fighting reach the boiling point. less

WINGS IN THE NIGHTThis is vampire romanceThe most powerful love in existence faces the most sinister threat imaginable .I am Rhiannon, and this is my story…Century upon century, the love between my Roland and I has deepened into something as rare and powerful as immortality itself.We are leaders among our kind. And recently, we’ve taken in three orphans, mutants known as the Offspring, created by DPI for one purpose; to hunt and kill vampires... moreWINGS IN THE NIGHTThis is vampire romanceThe most powerful love in existence faces the most sinister threat imaginable .I am Rhiannon, and this is my story…Century upon century, the love between my Roland and I has deepened into something as rare and powerful as immortality itself.We are leaders among our kind. And recently, we’ve taken in three orphans, mutants known as the Offspring, created by DPI for one purpose; to hunt and kill vampires.I never thought I would have the chance to be a mother, and I adore the three seven-year-olds. But DPI is desperate to get them back. They captured Roland, nearly got us all, and naturally I turned over heaven and earth to get him back. And did.But he’s not the same. Something happened to him in DPI’s evil hands, and now it feels as if the threat to the children is coming from within my own home.I might be forced to choose between the innocent children I adore, and the man who is my very heart and soul.What is a Queen of Darkness to do? less

I am Rhiannon.This is my origin story.My original name was Rhianikki, firstborn of Pharaoh. My bare feet sank into the sands of Egypt when the pyramids were new. My mother was a divine queen who died giving birth to me and they say the walls of the palace trembled when they took me, wailing, from her cold arms.I was special and not just by virtue of my inherent divinity.But rather than honor my gifts, my father feared them... moreI am Rhiannon.This is my origin story.My original name was Rhianikki, firstborn of Pharaoh. My bare feet sank into the sands of Egypt when the pyramids were new. My mother was a divine queen who died giving birth to me and they say the walls of the palace trembled when they took me, wailing, from her cold arms.I was special and not just by virtue of my inherent divinity.But rather than honor my gifts, my father feared them. And when I was five years old, he and his new queen sent me far away from their newborn twin sons, to live at the Temple of Isis, where I learned and grew and became the woman I still am, more than three thousand years later.That temple is where I was raised, by holy women who taught me the secrets of the gods and of the goddesses and all the ways of magic.There I met Luca, a father figure like my own had never been, who could only visit me by night and who said we were related in a way I would not understand until I was older.During those years, I rescued stolen children; I answered women’s prayers; I helped artists find their calling; I caused a poor, small village to thrive, and I saw the face of my beloved in the glass-like crystal ball of a prophet.I communed with Isis nightly and became convinced she lived within me, that my soul was divine.That assumption has never left me. less