Masters Of Maria Series by Holley Trent

The paranormal hijinks in rural New Mexico continue with a return to small-town Maria. When December Farmer tracks Tito Perez to remote Maria, New Mexico to demand that he take responsibility for their daughter, she expects some resistance from her ex-lover. After five years of trying to get him to contact her, she had to take matters into her own hands. What she didn’t expect is to immediately become embroiled in a deadly scheme in which she and their child are targets... moreThe paranormal hijinks in rural New Mexico continue with a return to small-town Maria. When December Farmer tracks Tito Perez to remote Maria, New Mexico to demand that he take responsibility for their daughter, she expects some resistance from her ex-lover. After five years of trying to get him to contact her, she had to take matters into her own hands. What she didn’t expect is to immediately become embroiled in a deadly scheme in which she and their child are targets. And the would-be perpetrator is a centuries-old demigod who has a grudge against his cousin... His cousin Tito! From the moment they met in a Tucson bar, all signs pointed to December being exactly what he didn’t want - a true mate. He cut ties with her to keep her safe, unwilling to lose another woman he loves to scheming supernatural foes. Unfortunately for him, mate magic doesn’t care if he’s ready or willing, and December is both. She knows the risks of belonging to a demigod and is willing to fight… if he is, too! All Tito has ever wanted was to live and love the way humans do. And to do so, he may have no choice but to embrace the magic he’s resisted for so long and become the unflinching warrior he never thought he’d be... The Demigod's Legacy is set approximately one year following the conclusion of the Desert Guards series. Although Tito and his family are introduced there, this book can be read as a stand-alone romance. This work was previously published by Crimson Romance/Simon & Schuster. This is a gently revised second edition. less

Cursed by his vengeful ex-lover eight hundred years ago, fallen angel Tamatsu lost not only his voice but much of his considerable power, and became consumed by ravenous hungers for food, sex, violence, and other earthly pleasures. Now he’s ready to make a deal with his former flame: the return of his voice in exchange for the location of her missing queen. But the Fates have a way of throwing monkey wrenches into the best-laid plans... moreCursed by his vengeful ex-lover eight hundred years ago, fallen angel Tamatsu lost not only his voice but much of his considerable power, and became consumed by ravenous hungers for food, sex, violence, and other earthly pleasures. Now he’s ready to make a deal with his former flame: the return of his voice in exchange for the location of her missing queen. But the Fates have a way of throwing monkey wrenches into the best-laid plans. After so many years outside of the elf realm, the unflinching Noelle isn’t sure she can remember what happened to his voice or what made her mad enough to curse Tamatsu in the first place. When the magic tethering the two feuding warriors causes old passions to flare, Tamatsu must decide if being intimate with Noelle again is worth exacerbating his insatiable appetites. And can Noelle truly find a way to make amends with the only person who’s capable of balancing her? It’s not a match made in heaven, but they could make a hell of a team. * * *This work was previously published by Crimson Romance/Simon & Schuster. This is a gently revised second edition.* * * less

Becoming the new alpha of Maria’s chaotic pack is coyote shifter Blue Shapely’s long-awaited chance to be his own man. Unfortunately, the pack’s hapless patron can’t help but thwart him at every turn. After being magically attached to the Coyote group for more than a century, Willa Matheson has a soft spot for them—even the dangerous ones threatening to expose them to humans. She may have hired Blue to rein in the pack, but the two constantly disagree on strategy... moreBecoming the new alpha of Maria’s chaotic pack is coyote shifter Blue Shapely’s long-awaited chance to be his own man. Unfortunately, the pack’s hapless patron can’t help but thwart him at every turn. After being magically attached to the Coyote group for more than a century, Willa Matheson has a soft spot for them—even the dangerous ones threatening to expose them to humans. She may have hired Blue to rein in the pack, but the two constantly disagree on strategy. She’s afraid to ruffle feathers, but take-charge Blue will do whatever it takes to get his Coyotes in line. And to complicate things even more: all signs point to the anxious demigoddess being his mate. Developing a tenderness for Willa will be an obstacle to Blue’s determination to be as ruthless as he needs to be, but if the duo can’t find a way to retract their claws, and soon, it may be too late to protect the pack’s secret—and their own hearts. Note: Willa lived through The Inquisition. There are some brief mentions of past torture events in this story. **This book was previously published by Crimson Romance/Simon & Schuster. This edition is nearly identical but contains the epilogue formerly published on the author's website.** less

While most of Maria, New Mexico is getting into the holiday spirit, coyote shifter Diana Shapely has more pressing concerns. For one thing, the due date of her twin niece and nephew is rapidly approaching and she needs to find them the absolute perfect welcome-to-the-world gifts. For another, the girlfriend she ghosted a year ago just showed up out of the blue... moreWhile most of Maria, New Mexico is getting into the holiday spirit, coyote shifter Diana Shapely has more pressing concerns. For one thing, the due date of her twin niece and nephew is rapidly approaching and she needs to find them the absolute perfect welcome-to-the-world gifts. For another, the girlfriend she ghosted a year ago just showed up out of the blue. Lanie Chappell is a tough cookie who knows how to take “no” for an answer, but she also knows there’s something off about Diana’s rambling rationale for dumping her. Diana claimed she merely wanted to protect human Lanie from the dangerous world of shapeshifters, but Lanie had never asked to be coddled. She didn’t spend more than a decade in the Army hiding from challenges. Furthermore, if there’s anyone who needs her back watched, it’s Diana. The truth is that Diana was terrified that Lanie would realize Diana didn’t stack up. After being told all her life that she’d never make anything of herself, Diana decided that she’d rather cut her losses than be the one who gets left. Steady Lanie is the soothing counterbalance to Diana’s wilder spirit and the champion she’s always wanted. But if Diana can’t shake off the deep-seated insults of the past, she’ll never be able to claim the mate she deserves. ***This Masters of Maria novella is a stand-alone romance—you do not need to have read previous books to enjoy it!*** less

In sixteenth century Central America, the goddess La Bella Dama witnessed the explosion of a slave ship off the coast. Hundreds of years later, she's still running from what she did in the aftermath. A rare moment of softness to the benefit of some of the nearly dead compelled her to make a deal with the devilish fallen angel responsible for the disaster... moreIn sixteenth century Central America, the goddess La Bella Dama witnessed the explosion of a slave ship off the coast. Hundreds of years later, she's still running from what she did in the aftermath. A rare moment of softness to the benefit of some of the nearly dead compelled her to make a deal with the devilish fallen angel responsible for the disaster.Four hundred years on, she and Tarik still get along like fire and gasoline, but he's the only creature she’s ever encountered who can make her heart race.While they may be uniquely equipped to withstand each other's heat, she's in no position to commit to such a dangerous being. She learned her lesson well enough already.The last time she was humiliated by a lover, she created an entire race of shapeshifters out of spite. But it may be too late. She's created something even more personal with Tarik—something that can turn her life upside down...and something that shouldn't be possible. less