Vampires of Blood and Bones Series by B.A. Stretke

Silas Patronne was on a mission for his Coven, Coven DuCane, in Perrysburg, Ohio trying to locate the missing brother of a friend of the Coven when he met the most fascinating creature he’d ever laid eyes on. Locked away in a closet, tortured but not broken, he found his forever love chained to the floor and borderline feral. He and many others were held captive by the Coven in Perrysburg and used and tossed away, but this man would not be broken... moreSilas Patronne was on a mission for his Coven, Coven DuCane, in Perrysburg, Ohio trying to locate the missing brother of a friend of the Coven when he met the most fascinating creature he’d ever laid eyes on. Locked away in a closet, tortured but not broken, he found his forever love chained to the floor and borderline feral. He and many others were held captive by the Coven in Perrysburg and used and tossed away, but this man would not be broken. Silas marveled at the strength and fortitude of his beloved and wondered how he would ever pierce the armor and win his beloved’s love and trust. Life hasn’t been easy for Wolfe Reynolds, even before he was kidnapped by this evil coven of vampires. Baggage is Wolfe’s middle name and he’s gotten so used to being on his own, so used to running when things get tough, how can he even begin to believe that Silas really loves him. Silas is determined to win his beloved’s trust and avenge his treatment at the hands of this renegade coven, by any means necessary. No one torments a beloved of Coven DuCane and lives the tell the tale. Wolfe Reynolds has known hardship all his life. From the foster care system, to the streets, to dancing on a bar for tips, nothing has come easy. When he sees a naive young man being lured out to the back alley behind the bar, he knows he has to step in, what he doesn’t know is that he is no match for the creatures waiting for him. Chained and alone in a dirty and dank closet, Wolfe refuses to give these monsters the satisfaction they want. He fights every feeding and ponders his next move. When Coven DuCane comes to save the day, Wolfe is unsure. Can he trust these vampires any more than the others who have held him captive? He grows attached to the man who freed him, Silas Patronne, but he cannot let himself fall for him. He can’t let himself be that vulnerable again. Danger lurks beyond the walls of Coven DuCane and to protect Wolfe, Silas will invoke an ancient rite, so barbaric it was relegated to history, until now. Can Silas avenge his beloved and come out of this alive? Can Wolfe learn to trust his heart and the man who holds it? Fate is never wrong. less

Ezra Bentley loves his life with his beloved, Louis DuCane, and has come to see the Palace and the Coven in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan as his home. There have been trying moments, forces within the coven who didn’t see him as worthy, but those days are passed and there looks to be a bright future ahead. But as they say, two steps forward means one step back. In walks the Duchess Aldessa Foix, a beautiful vampire noble with ties to Louis’ illustrious past in medieval France... moreEzra Bentley loves his life with his beloved, Louis DuCane, and has come to see the Palace and the Coven in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan as his home. There have been trying moments, forces within the coven who didn’t see him as worthy, but those days are passed and there looks to be a bright future ahead. But as they say, two steps forward means one step back. In walks the Duchess Aldessa Foix, a beautiful vampire noble with ties to Louis’ illustrious past in medieval France. Louis describes them as old allies, but when Ezra learns of their romantic past he can’t help the needling jealously that fills his mind. Aldessa is on a mission and Ezra can see that she is nothing but trouble. Ezra refuses to lose Louis and the life they have built, but how can he defeat someone with such power, such beauty, and such history? Ezra’s very life may depend on them learning the mysterious Duchess’s true intentions. Louis DuCane feels at peace for the first time in 900 years. With his beloved Ezra by his side, nothing can stop him. What he doesn’t count on is a ghost from his past seeking an official visit. He doesn’t trust Aldessa Foix or her intentions for second, but the vampiric world Louis lives in is full of rules and ceremony that can’t be transgressed. He has to tread carefully, but he will not get caught up in any of Aldessa’s schemes. They may have known each other carnally once upon a time, but this was no fairy tale. When Aldessa begins to threaten the one thing Louis hold’s most dear, his forever love, Louis will stop at nothing to see her destroyed. Merry Christmas from Coven DuCane. less

“I’ll be your daddy sweetheart, however, and whenever you desire.”Yuri Petrov, the Master Vampire of the Loire Coven in Orléans, France, is on his way to Coven DuCane to make amends. After the destruction wrought by Aldessa Foix, Yuri found it necessary to come to Michigan and mend fences with the great vampire master Louis DuCane. The Coven itself played no role in Aldessa’s plans, but Louis wasn’t a man you wanted as your enemy... more“I’ll be your daddy sweetheart, however, and whenever you desire.”Yuri Petrov, the Master Vampire of the Loire Coven in Orléans, France, is on his way to Coven DuCane to make amends. After the destruction wrought by Aldessa Foix, Yuri found it necessary to come to Michigan and mend fences with the great vampire master Louis DuCane. The Coven itself played no role in Aldessa’s plans, but Louis wasn’t a man you wanted as your enemy. What Yuri doesn’t know is that his instincts aren’t on edge because war is in the offing. No, greater treasures for him reside in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, a treasure that will fill the rest of his life. The Master Vampire will find his beloved.Joe Banks doesn’t think he has anything to offer. He feels stuck in his job and in this town. The one glimmer of excitement is the great secret he is privy to, the truth behind Louis DuCane and Coven DuCane. After his best friend Eddie married a Coven Guard, Joe was let into the inner sanctum and welcomed into the fold. But Joe never got too close, for fear of overstaying his welcome. Who was he next to these amazing creatures and men? What Joe doesn’t know is that there is power lurking deep within him and that fate has grand designs for his future. Joe finds himself falling more and more in love with the sexy as hell Master Vampire, drawn to his dominance and control. The future could be bright for our friend Joe, he just has to survive the sinister plans of outsiders to reach his great reward.Never underestimate. less

“You can’t report this, Theo.” “I will,” Theo stated defiantly. “You won’t,” Bastian stated. Agent Theo Hawke arrived in Mt. Pleasant, not entirely sure what he was going to find. His superiors sent him to investigate the veracity of a letter they received accusing the Sheriff’s Department and Louis DuCane of all manner of crimes and cover-ups. The letter also contained pretty wild accusations of the supernatural... more“You can’t report this, Theo.” “I will,” Theo stated defiantly. “You won’t,” Bastian stated. Agent Theo Hawke arrived in Mt. Pleasant, not entirely sure what he was going to find. His superiors sent him to investigate the veracity of a letter they received accusing the Sheriff’s Department and Louis DuCane of all manner of crimes and cover-ups. The letter also contained pretty wild accusations of the supernatural. The outlandish claims colored the view of the entire letter, but the government wasn’t going to turn down a chance to get a peek behind the walls of Louis DuCane’s palace and see what makes him tick. What Agent Hawke didn’t expect to find was a world so much more complicated and dangerous than he could even imagine, as well as the hottest man who ever walked on two legs, Bastian DuFort. Bastian DuFort, known to those below him as “General,” has worked for Louis DuCane for a long time. He’s a problem-solver, a soldier, and a fixer. If Louis has a problem, Bastian is at the ready to clean it up. When the Feds start poking their noses around Mt. Pleasant, Bastian is the first call Louis makes. His job is to make the problem go away with as little trouble as possible. What Bastian doesn’t anticipate is that the Federal Agent in charge is not just some cop; the man is his fate-destined beloved. Bastian can’t just wipe his mind; he can’t just make the man go away. This man is his forever. There is a great darkness coming down on the city of Mt. Pleasant, something darker than Coven DuCane can even comprehend. Bastian and his beloved will find themselves caught in the middle. Can Bastian keep Theo alive long enough to make him love him? Darkness is falling. less

Quincy York is a coven guard and soldier. He’s devoted to his coven and his Master Louis DuCane. He’s young for a vampire, just over a century old, but he has already made a name for himself and can see a promotion in the offing. He’s been assigned to work security for the summit between Master DuCane and two elders of the Hellhound pack. This is a very important and delicate diplomatic mission, and Quincy knows that if he distinguishes himself, good things will come his way... moreQuincy York is a coven guard and soldier. He’s devoted to his coven and his Master Louis DuCane. He’s young for a vampire, just over a century old, but he has already made a name for himself and can see a promotion in the offing. He’s been assigned to work security for the summit between Master DuCane and two elders of the Hellhound pack. This is a very important and delicate diplomatic mission, and Quincy knows that if he distinguishes himself, good things will come his way. That all changes when a small scuffle breaks out in a palace corridor, and Quincy finds himself face to face with one of the fearsome Hellhounds, and then summarily dismissed. No reason is given; he’s just been removed from their detail. Quincy finds himself demoted to a routine murder investigation in town. Busy work until the hellhounds are gone. Humiliated.Fox Wilder and Mateo Lahara are elders of the Hellhound Pack, serving their Bard and their community. They are fearsome and devastating warriors, possessing a potent blend of strength, skill, and magic. They are a mated pair and have been together for over a century. They are here in Mt. Pleasant to strike a deal with Master Louis DuCane, peace and cooperation between the vampire and the hellhound worlds. What they didn’t expect is to find their third mate among Louis’ coven guards. They didn’t expect their third to be a vampire. Mateo doesn’t care, but Fox holds deep prejudices that cause him to act rashly and cost them dearly. Can the pain of a disastrous first impression be fixed? Can they convince Quincy that they mean it when they say forever? Can Fox come to terms with his past and allow them all the future they deserve?Other mysteries are lurking around Mt. Pleasant, and something dark and noxious is in the air. Fox, Mateo, and Quincy need to defeat it all if they stand a chance at forever. less

Kassius Keller has been the Sheriff of Mt. Pleasant for about a year. He’s a Hellhound, distanced from his pack looking for a new start. Master Louis DuCane of Coven DuCane has taken a shining to Hellhounds in his ranks, and when the job in Mt. Pleasant came open, Louis wanted a Hellhound managing his town. Running law enforcement in a place like Mt. Pleasant is not without its challenges... moreKassius Keller has been the Sheriff of Mt. Pleasant for about a year. He’s a Hellhound, distanced from his pack looking for a new start. Master Louis DuCane of Coven DuCane has taken a shining to Hellhounds in his ranks, and when the job in Mt. Pleasant came open, Louis wanted a Hellhound managing his town. Running law enforcement in a place like Mt. Pleasant is not without its challenges. Between the plethora of paranormals, clued-in and not so clued-in human population, and a man like Master Louis DuCane running the whole show, there are few dull moments. Kass’s existence is a little solitary, that comes with the territory when you make a point of distancing yourself from your pack, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. Too much happened in the old days that he wanted to escape. One of those things, his brother Valerian, texted him out of the blue, after decades without contact, to tell him that he dropped a man off at a gas station on the outskirts of town and Kass would be very interested to meet him. Part of him wanted to tell Valerian off, but the larger part of him knew this had to be important. It turns out that text was the luckiest of his entire life. Jasper Lee has been to the school of hard knocks and back again. Life in rural Kentucky isn’t easy. It's even harder when you’re…different and your family makes you pay for that every single day. One day his parents just drove him to the county line and told him to get out. Nineteen years old and all he has are his backpack and the clothes on his back. Nothing around him but an empty road and rolling empty fields. He found his way to a truck stop where he met trouble, with a capital T. Luckily a kind man named Valerian was there to rescue him and offer him a ride north. North to where? He wasn’t sure. But wherever he was going was better than staying here. It turned out taking that ride would be the luckiest decision of his life. Fate finds a way. When we need each other most, she finds a way to bring us together. less

The leader of the Hellhounds must fight for everything he holds dear. Evrard, the Hellhound Bard, is a fearsome leader seldom seen outside his Rocky Mountain compound. When he reached out to Coven DuCane for a meeting, the entire Coven went on alert. Evrard isn’t a man who makes social calls. He arrived on hellfire, bringing devastating news, an old foe of Coven DuCane has returned, and he brings with him something so deadly that only someone as old and powerful as Evrard can bring it down... moreThe leader of the Hellhounds must fight for everything he holds dear. Evrard, the Hellhound Bard, is a fearsome leader seldom seen outside his Rocky Mountain compound. When he reached out to Coven DuCane for a meeting, the entire Coven went on alert. Evrard isn’t a man who makes social calls. He arrived on hellfire, bringing devastating news, an old foe of Coven DuCane has returned, and he brings with him something so deadly that only someone as old and powerful as Evrard can bring it down. The visit takes on a whole new dynamic when a young man stumbles his way to the gates of Palace DuCane, pleading for shelter and protection. His entire family has been murdered, and he fears he will be next. That sweet boy will shift the old Hellhound’s world off its axis and give him so much more to fight for. Kyler is the youngest member of the Zamfir family and is now the sole survivor. He’s running for his life with only the family’s magic, grief, and his own determination to fuel him. He was told to seek out Louis DuCane. The great Master Vampire would shelter him, keep him safe from whatever was determined to end his family line. At Palace DuCane, he will find so much more than a roof to shelter him. He will find a war on the brink and the most gorgeous and powerful man he’s ever laid eyes on. If he can survive what is to come, maybe, just maybe, he could have a future with the man. What he wouldn’t give to have a man like that dominate his life, own him mind, body, and soul. He just has to live… less

The Black Prince, Edward is one of the most feared vampires to have ever lived. He’s gone by many names, but all tell the story of his dark and fearsome ways. He’s an ancient vampire who cut his teeth in the chaos of medieval warfare. A tragedy sent him into the blackest of magic and power, searching for vengeance at any cost... moreThe Black Prince, Edward is one of the most feared vampires to have ever lived. He’s gone by many names, but all tell the story of his dark and fearsome ways. He’s an ancient vampire who cut his teeth in the chaos of medieval warfare. A tragedy sent him into the blackest of magic and power, searching for vengeance at any cost. But even the darkest of creatures sometimes seek redemption and the Black Prince has walked a lonely path the last few hundred years searching for the man he lost the day he embraced the darkness and Fate has rewarded his perseverance. Fate is giving him a forever love, a beloved to cherish for all eternity. Can the Black Prince prove himself worthy of such a gift and can he save the man from the dangers that have befallen him?Cooper Sloane has no idea how everything went so wrong. He’s always played along the edge of the law and the rules, using his magic to get by, but he’s never found himself in a situation like this before. He’s on the run from some very dangerous men and he thought Mt. Pleasant would be an unassuming place to hide. Little did he know the town was already claimed by a vampire coven with little patience for any kind of magic. The danger presented by the DuCane coven, and even his pursuers pales in comparison to the evil force behind the scenes, on the hunt for his blood. Only a miracle could save him. Luckily, Fate is a fan of miracles.Together Edward and Cooper can heal and they can win. less