Alateeka Protection Services Series by Alice Cain

When Tyler Defoe discovers his best friend has been murdered, he can barely comprehend his loss, so when the investigator sent in the sheriff's place suggests that Logan might not be dead, Tyler is happy to believe him. Watching his friend wake as a non-human, however, isn't exactly what he expected. Adrian Alateeka has been doing this for a long time. He and his siblings are well known in both the paranormal and human communities as security experts who can be trusted... moreWhen Tyler Defoe discovers his best friend has been murdered, he can barely comprehend his loss, so when the investigator sent in the sheriff's place suggests that Logan might not be dead, Tyler is happy to believe him. Watching his friend wake as a non-human, however, isn't exactly what he expected. Adrian Alateeka has been doing this for a long time. He and his siblings are well known in both the paranormal and human communities as security experts who can be trusted. A recent spate of murders in their home town, however, suggests a very personal attack on Adrian, his siblings, and the people who work for them. Unwilling to leave a new paranormal unprotected, and unable to ignore the astonishing physical attraction to the man’s best friend, Adrian does the one thing he's never done before—he takes his work home. Caring for his friend is surprisingly difficult, and Tyler is very grateful for the help he gets from the Alateeka siblings, yet it's his own unruly hormones that seem to affect him the most. It doesn't help when he learns that Adrian is quite willing and able to help Tyler…cope. Yet, even as emotions grow between Adrian and Tyler, the systematic attacks on paranormals continue. With no leads and few clues, Adrian and his siblings scramble to identify how so many different attackers can be using the same MO. But as they draw closer to answers, and motivations for murder are revealed, can Adrian protect Tyler from what's coming? less

HIS TO CLAIM Kyle Alateeka never expected to be attracted to a man so different to his usual type, but no matter what he tries to tell himself, he can't seem to resist Officer Alex Jones. Alex has no idea what's happening, but being attacked by hyenas while trying to rescue a confused young woman makes him wonder if maybe he hit his head or accidentally ingested hallucinogenic drugs... moreHIS TO CLAIM Kyle Alateeka never expected to be attracted to a man so different to his usual type, but no matter what he tries to tell himself, he can't seem to resist Officer Alex Jones. Alex has no idea what's happening, but being attacked by hyenas while trying to rescue a confused young woman makes him wonder if maybe he hit his head or accidentally ingested hallucinogenic drugs. Even the man who "rescues" him seems too good to be true, but it's the unexpected attraction between them that has him truly confused. Kyle is so not his type. Never before in his long life has Kyle been tempted to throw aside his sacred duties, but Alex is an unexpected, irresistible distraction. Too bad they're so much alike—both stubborn, determined, and protective. Sooner or later they're going to drive each other insane. That's assuming, of course, they can stay alive long enough to figure out why a clan of hyena shifters wants them both dead. HIS TO LOVE (an APS short story) "Just forget it all. Trust me, some things you're just better off not knowing." For Miles Burbury that turned out to be terrible advice. Attacked and left for dead by a group of hyena shifters, Miles can only lament on the sort of answers he should have demanded that day. When his boyfriend, Daniel—the man he's been in love with almost since the moment they met—suddenly appears in front of him he thinks he's hallucinating. He sure as hell doesn't expect to wake up fully healed a few hours later. less

Brody never expected to find his mate being held captive by humans… In fact, nothing about Justin is what Brody anticipated. Faced with a choice he'd never dreamed he'd need to make, Brody chooses love over duty. But when the case he'd been working on suddenly becomes very personal, Brody can't just walk away. His mate, his family, and the lives of the people around him may just depend on what happens next.

HIS TO KEEP Gavin has no idea why Logan left him or how the vampire ended up being cruelly experimented on by humans, but now that he has him back in his arms, he never wants to let him go. But he'll force himself to accept that Logan doesn't feel the same way. Logan never wanted to be a vampire. He'd loved his human life, so when he was offered a chance to go back, he went with his abductors willingly, naively believing the lies that they spun... moreHIS TO KEEP Gavin has no idea why Logan left him or how the vampire ended up being cruelly experimented on by humans, but now that he has him back in his arms, he never wants to let him go. But he'll force himself to accept that Logan doesn't feel the same way. Logan never wanted to be a vampire. He'd loved his human life, so when he was offered a chance to go back, he went with his abductors willingly, naively believing the lies that they spun. The fact that Gavin had to waste time rescuing Logan's pathetic ass just proves how wrong he is for a man as important as Gavin Alateeka. But as they both struggle through the aftermath of learning what was done to Logan, can fate and family convince them both to give love a second chance? 25,500 words HIS TO TAKE Adapting to suddenly becoming a werewolf can be rather challenging, but what happens when Dylan follows the most delicious scent before he knows anything about werewolf mates? When hot, sexy, and growly barges into his office, Toby has no intention of complaining. The werewolf is his mate and Toby is more than willing to let the guy have anything he wants. 6,290 words less

Lewis likes being a lone wolf. Memories of his parent's violent mating are enough to keep him very firmly single. It's far safer to stick to the dream version of his perfect man than to seek a relationship that could turn into a nightmare. And besides with Derek Alateeka as one of his bosses, he really doesn't need any more…inspiration... moreLewis likes being a lone wolf. Memories of his parent's violent mating are enough to keep him very firmly single. It's far safer to stick to the dream version of his perfect man than to seek a relationship that could turn into a nightmare. And besides with Derek Alateeka as one of his bosses, he really doesn't need any more…inspiration. When a routine investigation goes to hell and Derek finds himself the only person a terrified young shifter will accept, he happily embraces the thought of building a family of his own. He's especially pleased when the office worker he's been denying his attraction to is available to help. Maybe something good could come from tragedy after all. Lewis can't quite believe his luck when he gets pulled in to help with the latest case. But dream Derek and the real man have little in common, and Lewis finds himself slowly drawn into a very real relationship that scares the hell out of him. As the Alateeka Protection Services teams finally close in on the people behind their most important case, can Lewis and Derek find a way to be happy together, or will outside dangers intervene and steal away their chance? less

Who could ever love a man with a heart of stone? It's a question Troy Alateeka has asked himself many times in recent years, but when the reality of his creation is revealed in the cruelest way possible, he struggles to find his balance in a world suddenly changed. Galen Holmes gave up everything to save his pack. He serves the goddess willingly, grateful for her help when he'd needed it the most. He won't forget what she did, no matter how many awful things he's seen since... moreWho could ever love a man with a heart of stone? It's a question Troy Alateeka has asked himself many times in recent years, but when the reality of his creation is revealed in the cruelest way possible, he struggles to find his balance in a world suddenly changed. Galen Holmes gave up everything to save his pack. He serves the goddess willingly, grateful for her help when he'd needed it the most. He won't forget what she did, no matter how many awful things he's seen since. When a strange creature attacks, Galen is willing to die to protect the goddess. He doesn't expect compassion or mercy from his enemy, but somehow he gets both. When his eyes are finally opened to his goddess's deceit, can Galen see past his own pain to truly see the stranger who saves him? As questions are finally answered and truths revealed, can Troy and Galen help each other find their footing in a strange and unexpected new world? Or will the confusion they both feel blind them to all other possibilities? less