Djinn Dominion Series by Christine Pope

Her world ended…and his began. Leila Donovan doesn’t know why she survived the deadly disease that wiped out most of humanity. And she doesn’t know why a group of beautiful, deadly beings are hunting down the few remaining survivors. All she knows is that if she doesn’t keep running, she’ll die…and when at last she’s cornered by one of her fearsome pursuers, she’s sure her luck has finally run out... moreHer world ended…and his began. Leila Donovan doesn’t know why she survived the deadly disease that wiped out most of humanity. And she doesn’t know why a group of beautiful, deadly beings are hunting down the few remaining survivors. All she knows is that if she doesn’t keep running, she’ll die…and when at last she’s cornered by one of her fearsome pursuers, she’s sure her luck has finally run out. Malik al-Mazin selected Leila as his Chosen, his human partner for eternity…although she evaded his pursuit for far longer than he would have wished. Now he has her at long last, and will do whatever he must to prove to her that he’s worthy of her trust…and her love. But even as the two of them begin to grow closer, an evil from Malik’s past reaches out to tear them apart, forcing him to seek a terrible revenge…. less

Is the Heat a deadly fever…or a fiery desire that could save them both? Deirdre Graves got lucky. When the Heat, a djinn-created virus, wiped out most of humanity, she was isolated at her university’s wildlife research station high in the mountains. Safe...for the moment. But with winter closing in and her choices narrowing down to freezing or starving, she builds a device that could save her life. Trouble is, the only way to find out if it works is to leave her sanctuary and face the djinn... moreIs the Heat a deadly fever…or a fiery desire that could save them both? Deirdre Graves got lucky. When the Heat, a djinn-created virus, wiped out most of humanity, she was isolated at her university’s wildlife research station high in the mountains. Safe...for the moment. But with winter closing in and her choices narrowing down to freezing or starving, she builds a device that could save her life. Trouble is, the only way to find out if it works is to leave her sanctuary and face the djinn. One moment, Amaal al-Tariq is exploring his newly acquired mountain lands — or, more accurately, his place of exile. The next, he’s flat on his face, trapped by one delicate human woman carrying a device capable of rendering him helpless. Regaining what is most precious to him — his freedom — means gaining Deirdre’s trust. If that means using the attraction simmering between them to his advantage, so be it. He just never expected her courage and compassion to reach the one thing he’s kept to himself for so long...his heart. Note: The Djinn Dominion series is a spinoff from Christine Pope’s Djinn Wars novels. Each story is a standalone romance with no cliffhangers, although some plot lines and characters carry over from book to book. less

To win this race, he’ll have to do more than hug the corners… More than six months after the Heat wiped out most of humanity, Bailey O’Keefe keeps her bug-out bag packed and her “salvaged” Porsche 911 ready to outrun the djinn reavers. She figures eventually she’ll wind up dead. Until then? Her car’s dust cloud is a giant middle finger to Earth’s new overlords. Until one day a red Ferrari appears in her rearview mirror, driven by the one djinn who refuses to give up and look for easier prey... moreTo win this race, he’ll have to do more than hug the corners… More than six months after the Heat wiped out most of humanity, Bailey O’Keefe keeps her bug-out bag packed and her “salvaged” Porsche 911 ready to outrun the djinn reavers. She figures eventually she’ll wind up dead. Until then? Her car’s dust cloud is a giant middle finger to Earth’s new overlords. Until one day a red Ferrari appears in her rearview mirror, driven by the one djinn who refuses to give up and look for easier prey. Nasim al-Jibril isn’t out for anyone’s blood. The thrill of the chase has drawn him from his too-quiet Napa Valley vineyards to L.A.’s empty concrete canyons. But it’s not victory flooding his veins when Bailey rolls her Porsche while trying to shake off his pursuit — it’s guilt for causing her harm. Alone in Nasim’s L.A. loft, Bailey’s bones heal, caution gives way to growing attraction…and Nasim realizes she’s the choice of his heart. But this wild, freedom-loving woman deserves one last chance to race for her freedom — best two out of three. less