Witch for Hire Series by Shyla Colt

Young, terrified, and bound to a vampire, Louella Eschete fled the bayou and swore off magic. Years later, she’s returned to the tiny town of Cypress, Louisiana to take her rightful place as head of her magical family, whether she likes it or not. In order to keep the tentative peace formed between the various raced of powerful beings who rule side by side, she must face her own demons. Mainly one, Cristobal Cortez... moreYoung, terrified, and bound to a vampire, Louella Eschete fled the bayou and swore off magic. Years later, she’s returned to the tiny town of Cypress, Louisiana to take her rightful place as head of her magical family, whether she likes it or not. In order to keep the tentative peace formed between the various raced of powerful beings who rule side by side, she must face her own demons. Mainly one, Cristobal Cortez. Now a master vampire, and lord of the seven cities surrounding New Orleans, her former lover has moved up in the world. Their relationship gets way more complicated when his court is framed for a rash of murders they didn’t commit. Forced to play her role as his bond mate, and launch an investigation into the darkness threatening to overturn truces, she may be in over her head. less

Master vampire Cristobal Cortez broke all the rules when he made a witch his Queen. Now someone is targeting his court using Death Essence. Able to walk into the Otherworld and speak with the dead, hedge-witch Cedar Hollings is placed on the case with Cristobal’s enforcer, Arlington Bonnor. Longtime witch hater, Arlington is on his third strike. Forced to assimilate into a witch-friendly environment, he’s pushed to his limits when he’s placed with a witch to solve the recent attacks... moreMaster vampire Cristobal Cortez broke all the rules when he made a witch his Queen. Now someone is targeting his court using Death Essence. Able to walk into the Otherworld and speak with the dead, hedge-witch Cedar Hollings is placed on the case with Cristobal’s enforcer, Arlington Bonnor. Longtime witch hater, Arlington is on his third strike. Forced to assimilate into a witch-friendly environment, he’s pushed to his limits when he’s placed with a witch to solve the recent attacks. If he can keep his prejudices to himself long enough to solve the case, he might just get back in his master’s good graces. less

With two coronations to attend, you’d think the universe would stop piling catastrophes on top of Louella Eschete, but you’d be dead wrong. As she prepares to ascend two thrones, one as Lady of the Cortez Vampire Court and the other as Matriarch of the Eschete Witches, she must face a new evil. Just when Lou is ready to stab a seamstress with a hat pin, murder and strange occurrences begin to happen around her city... moreWith two coronations to attend, you’d think the universe would stop piling catastrophes on top of Louella Eschete, but you’d be dead wrong. As she prepares to ascend two thrones, one as Lady of the Cortez Vampire Court and the other as Matriarch of the Eschete Witches, she must face a new evil. Just when Lou is ready to stab a seamstress with a hat pin, murder and strange occurrences begin to happen around her city. Stolen corpses in the cemetery, decapitated astronomers, and hearts taken from nursing homes is odd, even for Louisiana. There is no rhyme or reason to the carnage, but the sigil left behind at a scene points to something ancient. It’s a race against the clock for humanity. There’ll be nothing to rule if everyone’s dead. less

On the mountain, a monster waits, and the shadows breathe.BurkleePlagued by unexplainable incidents, I move to a place steeped in magic and lore. The Appalachian Mountains heighten my abilities and bring a sense of belonging. I wasn’t prepared for the rash of death headed straight to my doorstep or the handsome witch who arrived as backup. I’ll play my role to protect our small community or die trying... moreOn the mountain, a monster waits, and the shadows breathe.BurkleePlagued by unexplainable incidents, I move to a place steeped in magic and lore. The Appalachian Mountains heighten my abilities and bring a sense of belonging. I wasn’t prepared for the rash of death headed straight to my doorstep or the handsome witch who arrived as backup. I’ll play my role to protect our small community or die trying.SykesThe eldest child of renowned magical researchers, I’ve always done what was necessary to maintain our family’s honor. Protecting the fledgling witch slated to be the next victim of a supernatural serial killer throws my world off its axis. Contracted to marry another; my life isn’t mine to give. My heart is a different story.Will they vanquish the ancient evil or become victims of the mountain? less