Rise of the Lost Gods Series by Nicole Hall

Note to self: Magic fire burns as hot as real fireBounty hunter Lindsey Haven loves a good mystery, but not when a series of strange occurrences makes her homeless. Her friend's offer to let her house-sit for the summer - and maybe discover an explanation - couldn't come at a better time. But she doesn't realize she'll have to share the place with a frustrating, arrogant, sexy as hell distraction... moreNote to self: Magic fire burns as hot as real fireBounty hunter Lindsey Haven loves a good mystery, but not when a series of strange occurrences makes her homeless. Her friend's offer to let her house-sit for the summer - and maybe discover an explanation - couldn't come at a better time. But she doesn't realize she'll have to share the place with a frustrating, arrogant, sexy as hell distraction. How is she supposed to finally find some answers if all she can think about is him?Dax Russell believes in fate, after all, his grandmother had the sight. So when his army buddy offers him a dream job in exchange for an easy summer of guarding a cat and some broken pottery, he knows the move is meant to be. Bonus: he gets to live with the feisty beauty that he keeps seeing in his dreams. Now if only she’d admit there’s more between them than a shared bathroom.When a hidden threat pulls them into a thousand-year old struggle for power, Lindsey, Dax, and a cat who's more than she seems have to work together to prevent a catastrophe of god-like proportions.Goddess Forsaken is a full-length paranormal romance novel in the Rise of the Lose Gods series, featuring a fiercely independent demigod with hidden magic and the fated guardian who wants to help her believe. less

Maybe it's magic...maybe it's three racoons in a dumpster.Ana Winters needs a safe haven. She can't afford for anyone to look too closely when her magic goes haywire and she starts to glow. Unfortunately, hiding in plain sight isn't how small towns work, and the alluring local Sheriff can't keep his eyes off her. Then again, he might be the only one who can help.Sheriff Shane Garrett will do just about anything for Ana. Scare off an angry mob of racoons? Done... moreMaybe it's magic...maybe it's three racoons in a dumpster.Ana Winters needs a safe haven. She can't afford for anyone to look too closely when her magic goes haywire and she starts to glow. Unfortunately, hiding in plain sight isn't how small towns work, and the alluring local Sheriff can't keep his eyes off her. Then again, he might be the only one who can help.Sheriff Shane Garrett will do just about anything for Ana. Scare off an angry mob of racoons? Done. Help her learn to use her magic? No problem. Fight a possessive, deranged god attempting to claim her for himself? Bring it on. All he wants in return is the truth.When Ana’s past finds them, they face more than destructive secrets and aggressive urban wildlife. Under pressure from gods, mothers, and an opinionated Muse, their fragile trust must strengthen into an unassailable bond to protect their future. less

He belongs on a beefcake calendar holding a puppy in front of his junk.Cypress Baker has a god problem. One minute, she's mouthing off to the worst car-jacker ever, the next, her very own God of War struts to her rescue. His holy hotness claims he's her guardian – her fate, and the key to her anemic magic. More power is great, but when it comes with muscles, motorcycles, and dark eyes that see too much, how is she supposed to separate the magic from the man?Ares, God of War, has met his match... moreHe belongs on a beefcake calendar holding a puppy in front of his junk.Cypress Baker has a god problem. One minute, she's mouthing off to the worst car-jacker ever, the next, her very own God of War struts to her rescue. His holy hotness claims he's her guardian – her fate, and the key to her anemic magic. More power is great, but when it comes with muscles, motorcycles, and dark eyes that see too much, how is she supposed to separate the magic from the man?Ares, God of War, has met his match. She's sarcastic, stubborn, and possibly the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. A thousand years ago he made a promise to protect her line, but with Cypress, nothing is easy – especially when she refuses to admit she’s in danger. No matter the challenge, he’ll guard her body, but this time, he may have to guard his heart.When the threat to Cypress becomes all too real, she'll have to make a choice – the god or the guardian. Because with war on the horizon, she can't keep both.Warrior Tamed is the third full-length paranormal romance novel in the Rise of the Lost Gods series, featuring demigods with unexpected magic and the fated guardians who will do anything to protect them. less

The fate of the world is in the hands of the one who broke it.The good news? Calliope has a body again. The bad news? She’s naked, weak, and napping on top of her immortal ex. The awful news? Her magic is blocked, and to her great horror, Mal is the key to unlocking it.Waking up under his naked ex wasn’t in his plans for the day, but Mal’s flexible. As the self-proclaimed Trickster God of Chaos (trademark pending), he loves a challenge, but this one might be more than he can handle... moreThe fate of the world is in the hands of the one who broke it.The good news? Calliope has a body again. The bad news? She’s naked, weak, and napping on top of her immortal ex. The awful news? Her magic is blocked, and to her great horror, Mal is the key to unlocking it.Waking up under his naked ex wasn’t in his plans for the day, but Mal’s flexible. As the self-proclaimed Trickster God of Chaos (trademark pending), he loves a challenge, but this one might be more than he can handle.He trusts Calliope as much as his backstabbing Pantheon buddies, but he needs her on his side to protect the rest of the gods—and despite their messed-up past, he’d still do anything to protect her too.With a psychotic god gaining strength, and secrets being revealed all around, Calliope discovers a hidden power that could help her save the humans and gods alike. But not alone. She needs the truth. She needs a plan.She needs Mal. less