The Enlightened Species Series by Wendy S. Hales

Shane Einar is a five hundred year old warrior, sworn to duty and honor. His species has inhabited the earth since the beginning of time. The source of vampire, elf and fairy myths, Volaticus are in reality something completely different. Shane never expected to meet Jess Reed, a female living amongst humanity completely unaware that she is a human/Elven hybrid race of Volaticus, or that she is on the throws of Becoming into her Elven traits... moreShane Einar is a five hundred year old warrior, sworn to duty and honor. His species has inhabited the earth since the beginning of time. The source of vampire, elf and fairy myths, Volaticus are in reality something completely different. Shane never expected to meet Jess Reed, a female living amongst humanity completely unaware that she is a human/Elven hybrid race of Volaticus, or that she is on the throws of Becoming into her Elven traits. Shane should turn Jess over to the Symbiosis of Species Council, but his attraction to her along with her ability to enrapture him with a smile holds him back, and his suspicion that Jess is his bloodmate doesn't help the matter. Jess had always been psychic, a painful and confusing fact of her life, but with Shane’s support she learns to control her abilities and discovers the psychically enlightened species that share her world. Together they sacrifice the power of their bloodmating in the battle to save females from the control of an Elven rogue. less

Held as a blood-slave by a prolific killer for nearly eight decades, Umbrae is rescued by the SOSC. Five years later she is a trained elite assassin. When her former master is discovered, she is given the opportunity to execute the one who held her against her will and tortured her for so long. Her hunt for vengeance brings Umbrae face-to-face with the male she’s secretly loved her entire life... moreHeld as a blood-slave by a prolific killer for nearly eight decades, Umbrae is rescued by the SOSC. Five years later she is a trained elite assassin. When her former master is discovered, she is given the opportunity to execute the one who held her against her will and tortured her for so long. Her hunt for vengeance brings Umbrae face-to-face with the male she’s secretly loved her entire life. When the death of a mate occurs, the surviving mate inevitably releases their living energy into the universe and enters the next realm to be rejoined. After his beloved bloodmate is murdered, Enlil remains in the realm of the living balancing the pain and emptiness of her death, with a desire for vengeance and his love for his twin sister. A dark shadow of the warrior he had once been, Enlil meets Umbrae on the cusp of destroying his bloodmates killer. His final task before rejoining his bloodmate in the hereafter … being drawn to a beautiful assassin was not what he had planned less

Eros Sicarius, a reclusive Volaticus assassin, is confused by the modern world and his attraction to Aymee, the beautiful, sexually confident human woman who ignites his desire. Saving her from would be rapists puts him in the position of taking care of her while she heals, and he further learns how her inner strength, love of life and humor enchant him... moreEros Sicarius, a reclusive Volaticus assassin, is confused by the modern world and his attraction to Aymee, the beautiful, sexually confident human woman who ignites his desire. Saving her from would be rapists puts him in the position of taking care of her while she heals, and he further learns how her inner strength, love of life and humor enchant him. Just when Aymee decides that all men are jackasses and completely writes off any dream of happily ever after, Eros, her secret crush, comes to her rescue. Falling head over heels for the deadliest assassin in the world might not be the smartest idea, but she can't help how she feels. Will he cherish her love or break her heart? less

Caged and used for breeding against her will, Stacy is not about to let anyone get close to her, even if he's sexy as hell and assigned to protect her from those who once held her captive. Conlon Einar, an Elven warrior, finds the object of his latest SOSC mission—and his potential bloodmate—to be more hostile than he expected. Emotionally guarded, with an attitude and tongue sharp enough to make the strong tremble, the bratty vixen is both amusing and surprisingly intriguing to Conlon... moreCaged and used for breeding against her will, Stacy is not about to let anyone get close to her, even if he's sexy as hell and assigned to protect her from those who once held her captive. Conlon Einar, an Elven warrior, finds the object of his latest SOSC mission—and his potential bloodmate—to be more hostile than he expected. Emotionally guarded, with an attitude and tongue sharp enough to make the strong tremble, the bratty vixen is both amusing and surprisingly intriguing to Conlon. He decides cracking her shell to win her love is a challenge he'll accept with passionate enthusiasm. less