Hellish Series by Charity Parkerson

Jonathan thinks Cin is too perfect to be real. He’s right. As the top investigative reporter for Global Daily, Jonathan travels all over the world. Three weeks in Tortola, covering the story of the disappearance of twelve women, sounds like heaven. After all, the island is one of the most beautiful in the world. He doesn’t have many leads. The women only have one thing in common. They all went missing from the same club—Consume... moreJonathan thinks Cin is too perfect to be real. He’s right. As the top investigative reporter for Global Daily, Jonathan travels all over the world. Three weeks in Tortola, covering the story of the disappearance of twelve women, sounds like heaven. After all, the island is one of the most beautiful in the world. He doesn’t have many leads. The women only have one thing in common. They all went missing from the same club—Consume. Fifteen minutes into visiting the club, Jonathan sees him, and the world slips away. Cinaed, better known as Cin, spots Jonathan the moment he walks through the club’s door. It’s obvious the man is out of place. Cin slips into Jonathan’s mind, catching visions he can’t shake. He’s never wanted a human for anything other than blood and sex, but Jonathan is different. That’s why Cin has to keep the man addicted to being in his bed and send him home safely. There’s nothing in Tortola for Jonathan except death. Once Jonathan’s three weeks are at an end, it doesn’t take long for him to realize something is wrong. His trip has been—at best—a hazy memory of steamy nights, and he never spent a moment researching his story. No matter how deep he digs into the recesses of his brain, there’s nothing except the sexy Scot he met at Consume. With a burning need to know everything, and a deep fear he’s been drugged to keep him from his investigation, Jonathan cashes in his extensive vacation time before setting out to break this story. This time, he’s determined he won’t let anything keep him from the truth, even if it means finding out Cin is the man behind everything. Author note: This is a short introduction into my new M/M vampire series, Hellish. It was first published in the anthology Vampires of the Caribbean. less

The battle between Vampire and Demon rages on. It’s been two months since journalist Jonathan Jones uncovered a band of demons kidnapping women from Tortola. His run-in with the pack left him with him two choices—turn vampire or die. Now, as part of clan Hellish, Jonathan must learn a new way of life. He also has a huge problem—the turning has left him mated to the vampire prince, Niall. Unfortunately, Niall isn’t who owns Jonathan’s heart... moreThe battle between Vampire and Demon rages on. It’s been two months since journalist Jonathan Jones uncovered a band of demons kidnapping women from Tortola. His run-in with the pack left him with him two choices—turn vampire or die. Now, as part of clan Hellish, Jonathan must learn a new way of life. He also has a huge problem—the turning has left him mated to the vampire prince, Niall. Unfortunately, Niall isn’t who owns Jonathan’s heart. Torn between Cin, the Scottish vampire who’s been his whole world for six years, and the vampire whose blood bond has Jonathan craving more, Jonathan has to find a way to hang on to his sanity. Between trying to uncover the demons’ secret agenda, a kidnapped demon spawn in their garage, and a love triangle tearing apart the clan, the Hellish group has their hands full. They need to work things out before the world comes to an end—literally. less

Lire is a demon. An addiction. A curse. Dougal’s only hope. Now that the Hellish clan has their first real lead on the whereabouts of the demon pack they’ve been hunting, they’re off to New Orleans, minus one—Dougal. When Dougal traded his life for Jonathan’s, he had no idea what he’d done. He’d expected the demon, Lire, would kill him—not keep him as a toy. With his mind a mess and no hope in sight, Dougal’s completely at Lire’s mercy... moreLire is a demon. An addiction. A curse. Dougal’s only hope. Now that the Hellish clan has their first real lead on the whereabouts of the demon pack they’ve been hunting, they’re off to New Orleans, minus one—Dougal. When Dougal traded his life for Jonathan’s, he had no idea what he’d done. He’d expected the demon, Lire, would kill him—not keep him as a toy. With his mind a mess and no hope in sight, Dougal’s completely at Lire’s mercy. Luckily, Lire has one weak spot, and his name is Jonathan. In this third installment of Hellish, Jonathan’s attention is split between helping Dougal find a way to survive the damage he suffered as Lire’s prisoner and saving the world from whatever the demons have planned for the humans. With Mammon, the fifth prince of hell running loose, things aren’t looking great. With the help of new friends and old, Hellish might have a shot at stopping Mammon from unleashing his evil on the world. Then again, sometimes greed wins the day. less

In his twelve hundred years on earth, Baptiste has been called many things. Vampire. Voodoo Priest. Demon mate. They’re all true. Running a small voodoo shop, in the heart of the French Quarter, has given Baptiste something to do with his free time other than pine for the mate he never sees. While it’s true he sells worthless trinkets to tourists, he’s also been known to sell a real spell or two... moreIn his twelve hundred years on earth, Baptiste has been called many things. Vampire. Voodoo Priest. Demon mate. They’re all true. Running a small voodoo shop, in the heart of the French Quarter, has given Baptiste something to do with his free time other than pine for the mate he never sees. While it’s true he sells worthless trinkets to tourists, he’s also been known to sell a real spell or two. As the child of a powerful Druid, Baptiste already knew all there was to know about the supernatural world before he willingly turned Vampire nearly twelve hundred years ago. Except, no one told him he’d fall in love with a demon one day, and spend eternity living in hell. Jonathan and his clan are enjoying some much-needed time off after dealing with their demon problems. It’s Jonathan’s bad luck he accidentally sees inside Baptiste’s head during a visit. Now, they’re—once again—pulled into the drama of demons as they try helping Baptiste. But Baptiste doesn’t need rescuing. In fact, he holds the key to saving them. less

Bleidd hates everything about Evan, except the thought of having him in his bed. Four years ago, a prince of Hell wiped out Evan’s entire Wolfpack, leaving him alone. At first, he tried fitting in with the Swedish pack, but its leader, Bleidd banished him. Evan’s crime—Bleidd’s attraction to him. Now, Evan is the wolf protector of a god’s mate. The title puts him leagues above Bleidd... moreBleidd hates everything about Evan, except the thought of having him in his bed. Four years ago, a prince of Hell wiped out Evan’s entire Wolfpack, leaving him alone. At first, he tried fitting in with the Swedish pack, but its leader, Bleidd banished him. Evan’s crime—Bleidd’s attraction to him. Now, Evan is the wolf protector of a god’s mate. The title puts him leagues above Bleidd. Still, the pretentious Swedish alpha turns his nose up at Evan in every way, except when it comes to trying to lure Evan to his bed. Brought to life by Odin, Bleidd is older than Evan can fathom. Much too old to play games with such a young pup. But there’s something about Evan, something that keeps Bleidd coming back. When Bleidd turns up in New Orleans, he can’t tell Evan the reason he’s there, but he can use the trip to try to win the childish wolf he can’t shake. Unfortunately, for Bleidd, he’s not the only creature set on having Evan. He’ll have to step up his game, and—more importantly—stay alive if he hopes to call Evan his mate. less

Damaged doesn’t begin to cover Tamil’s current state. Riskel wants to fix that. Turned out at a young age, Tamil was taken in by evil. All he’s known is abuse until Jonathan comes to his rescue. His mind and body are broken, but Jonathan’s home is different from any place he’s ever been. People are kind for no reason. As much as that messes with his head, it’s nothing compared to the way Riskel confuses him. Nothing feels real anymore... moreDamaged doesn’t begin to cover Tamil’s current state. Riskel wants to fix that. Turned out at a young age, Tamil was taken in by evil. All he’s known is abuse until Jonathan comes to his rescue. His mind and body are broken, but Jonathan’s home is different from any place he’s ever been. People are kind for no reason. As much as that messes with his head, it’s nothing compared to the way Riskel confuses him. Nothing feels real anymore. Even though Tamil almost killed Riskel, Riskel knows a wounded beast when he sees one—in pain and lashing out. Riskel can’t stop himself from trying to help. Each day he gains Tamil’s trust a little more—like taming a wild animal. Only time will tell if Tamil is worth the effort or if he’ll slice Riskel’s throat in his sleep. It’s a chance he’s willing to take. Unfortunately, Riskel isn’t the only being obsessed with Tamil. Evil doesn’t want to let go. Riskel will have to risk more than his neck if he hopes to break the devil’s hold. less

Stryph is neither good nor bad. Meeting Amor is about to test that. As one of Heaven’s weapons, Stryph walks alone. He has no soul to share. Considered neither good nor bad, Stryph keeps life’s balance. Every living being depends on his neutrality. It’s an existence that moved beyond weary several millennia ago. His only friend, Shepherd has found his mates. Now, Stryph’s longing for a nonexistent mate is twice as strong. It’s a predicament Goddess Celeste has a plan to fix... moreStryph is neither good nor bad. Meeting Amor is about to test that. As one of Heaven’s weapons, Stryph walks alone. He has no soul to share. Considered neither good nor bad, Stryph keeps life’s balance. Every living being depends on his neutrality. It’s an existence that moved beyond weary several millennia ago. His only friend, Shepherd has found his mates. Now, Stryph’s longing for a nonexistent mate is twice as strong. It’s a predicament Goddess Celeste has a plan to fix. Amor hates everyone equally, which is funny because he’s literally love. Being sent to Earth to deal with things he doesn’t care about, does nothing to improve Amor’s bitterness. But Amor loves Celeste, and it’s been years since he’s visited the watery planet that’s survived so many fits from darker gods. He plans to treat the trip like a vacation. Amor never expects Stryph. When these two powerful and volatile beings meet, the explosion of emotions is real. Only time will tell what those feelings turn out to be. It could be love, hate, or simply lust. Or maybe they’ll just end the world. less

A human meets a fox shifter. There are a lot of lies in that sentence. Pip is obsessed with boxing. The bouncing and striking calls to his inner fox. When Celeste gives him a ringside ticket to the light heavyweight championship match, Pip is over the moon. Seeing his favorite boxer, Savage Holiday, up close is like a dream come true. Then Savage looks his way and Pip discovers what really drives his passion for the sport. Turns out, it has nothing to do with boxing at all... moreA human meets a fox shifter. There are a lot of lies in that sentence. Pip is obsessed with boxing. The bouncing and striking calls to his inner fox. When Celeste gives him a ringside ticket to the light heavyweight championship match, Pip is over the moon. Seeing his favorite boxer, Savage Holiday, up close is like a dream come true. Then Savage looks his way and Pip discovers what really drives his passion for the sport. Turns out, it has nothing to do with boxing at all. Savage never notices anyone when he’s in the zone. Adrenaline always keeps him focused on winning and nothing else. There’s something about Pip’s eyes, though. They’re almost unnatural. Savage’s attention is caught. He can’t explain the draw, but Savage can’t stay away. Pip is odd and playful. He’s nothing like the rough and tumble crowd Savage normally runs with. He makes Savage want to risk everything. It’s a race to see which of their secrets ruins them first. The Hellish Clan is back as—once again—Celeste has paired an unlikely couple. The delicate situation needs to be handled as tactfully as possible. Except Jonathan and Celeste are in charge. That means things are handled as dramatically as possible. Now, let’s see if Savage can handle it. less

All Nix wants is to stay alive. Even wants to keep him that way too… if he can. As possibly the last phoenix left in existence, Nix has been beyond lonely for years. Even though King Jonathan has always ensured he feels included, Nix doesn’t fit in. He doesn’t know how to connect. Unfortunately, since someone or something seems to want him dead, he has to depend on the Hellish clan to keep him safe no matter how out of place he feels. Luckily, they have a plan... moreAll Nix wants is to stay alive. Even wants to keep him that way too… if he can. As possibly the last phoenix left in existence, Nix has been beyond lonely for years. Even though King Jonathan has always ensured he feels included, Nix doesn’t fit in. He doesn’t know how to connect. Unfortunately, since someone or something seems to want him dead, he has to depend on the Hellish clan to keep him safe no matter how out of place he feels. Luckily, they have a plan. Eventide has existed since the beginning of time. He’s watched countless creatures fade in and out of existence. That’s how life goes. Everything has a season. He doesn’t get involved in the troubles of man or beast. Nix is the only exception. Nix forces light into Even’s eternal darkness. Even doesn’t hesitate to offer his help in keeping Nix safe from an invisible foe. After all, he’s the only being in existence with the power and time to shield Nix from any enemy. But who will keep Nix safe when he’s with Even? The Hellish Clan is back with a new mystery to solve. This time, the answer might be closer than they think. less

Dustin just wants to start over. Michael needs redemption. Together, they’ll uncover a love written in the stars. When Dustin’s life undergoes a major upheaval, he embraces the change and moves to the middle of nowhere. His small historic home quickly goes from a private respite to a no-one-can-hear-him-scream mystery. Feelings of being watched, unexplained touches, and voices send him on a hunt for answers... moreDustin just wants to start over. Michael needs redemption. Together, they’ll uncover a love written in the stars. When Dustin’s life undergoes a major upheaval, he embraces the change and moves to the middle of nowhere. His small historic home quickly goes from a private respite to a no-one-can-hear-him-scream mystery. Feelings of being watched, unexplained touches, and voices send him on a hunt for answers. The more he uncovers, the stranger things get until Dustin finds himself entrenched in a world he didn’t know existed. Now he doesn’t know if he can escape. Michael was exiled more years ago than he can count. Life has continued on without him. Over the millennia, Michael has embraced the silence and loneliness. It’s possible he passed into madness at some point. Then Dustin arrives, bringing noise into his solitude. He can’t let Dustin get away. Everything inside him screams Dustin is his destiny. First, he needs to convince Dustin he’s real. This time when the Hellish clan finds itself sucked into the drama of their supernatural community, secrets will find their way into the light. No one is safe from the fallout. less