Bright Lake Chronicles Series by Mell R. Bright

In the North American town of Bright Lake, witches and wolf shifters have been at odds for centuries. But now a new threat forces the two factions to work together. A shadow is roaming the streets at night, ripping hearts out of its victims. Ellis Tolmach is the powerful (and explosive) warlock back in town. He has a taste for action and justice. And also, apparently, for the alpha of the MacRath clan... moreIn the North American town of Bright Lake, witches and wolf shifters have been at odds for centuries. But now a new threat forces the two factions to work together. A shadow is roaming the streets at night, ripping hearts out of its victims. Ellis Tolmach is the powerful (and explosive) warlock back in town. He has a taste for action and justice. And also, apparently, for the alpha of the MacRath clan. Iagan MacRath is the primary police investigator in Bright Lake and the alpha wolf of the MacRath clan. He has no time on his hands to deal with hot and dangerous warlocks. And yet, he finds himself spending more time than necessary with Ellis Tolmach. A HEART FOR THE TAKING is a gay paranormal romance sprinkled with blood, murder mysteries, ghost stories, demons, and erotica. It's the first book in a new series by Mell. R. Bright. less

Luke Read is lonely. Which is a beautiful irony in itself, considering he’s never really alone. The ghosts make sure of that. He attracts them like a sun-warmed fruit attracts wasps on a summer day. And they’re just as feisty and clingy. He was never a very good warlock, but his magic is so potent and ever-spilling that they can smell it from miles away. They want to feed on his power. But they also want his attention. They want to be seen. And he’s the only one who can... moreLuke Read is lonely. Which is a beautiful irony in itself, considering he’s never really alone. The ghosts make sure of that. He attracts them like a sun-warmed fruit attracts wasps on a summer day. And they’re just as feisty and clingy. He was never a very good warlock, but his magic is so potent and ever-spilling that they can smell it from miles away. They want to feed on his power. But they also want his attention. They want to be seen. And he’s the only one who can. It’s his gift and his curse. Thankfully, he made friends over the years. And they’re wonderful. But he can’t seem to find that special someone who would make it all worth it. So Luke is lonely.Until one day, one of the MacRath brothers, Callum, appears in his life, and his expectations are uprooted and planted in new soil. They grow like weeds, and he wonders if his side of the fence could really be greener.Callum MacRath hears voices in his head. It started four years ago, on a normal day. At first, it was just a few whispers in the wind. Then it turned into screams. He has seizures sometimes when it gets too much. His brothers don’t know what to do to help. Nobody knows what ails him. Shifters aren’t supposed to get sick; the magic in their blood makes sure of it. With each passing day, he’s getting weaker. Soon, the seizures will finally take him. He’s made his peace. Life is not a story; it doesn’t always have a happy ending. But then one day, he meets the little warlock again. The one who always shines so bright. Luke Read. But as he gets closer to him, the voices turn wild.A MIND FULL OF VOICES (45k words) is a gay paranormal romance sprinkled with blood, magic, ghost stories, and erotica. It’s the second book in the Bright Lake Chronicles. less

Aleksander Orvik is one of the best exorcists the Vatican has to offer. At age twenty-four, he has already kicked more than a hundred demons back to Hell. He has a mind of steel and a heart that can’t be swayed by what the world has to offer. His mission is to save as many souls as he can. And yet, on the day he is sent to Bright Lake to deal with a demon infestation, he has to face his greatest challenge to a shifter with a wicked smile and a nasty bite.Sim MacRath has a soul debt... moreAleksander Orvik is one of the best exorcists the Vatican has to offer. At age twenty-four, he has already kicked more than a hundred demons back to Hell. He has a mind of steel and a heart that can’t be swayed by what the world has to offer. His mission is to save as many souls as he can. And yet, on the day he is sent to Bright Lake to deal with a demon infestation, he has to face his greatest challenge to a shifter with a wicked smile and a nasty bite.Sim MacRath has a soul debt. A debt that he cannot escape. One does not bargain with an old god. So he is sent on a mission to track down and stop the big new player in town. Except that he bit off more than he could chew and might need the help of the handsome exorcist who has just arrived in Bright Lake. The fact that the young man is easy on the eye makes the whole ordeal a little more fun.A SOUL ROTTEN TO THE CORE is a gay paranormal romance for mature readers (18+) sprinkled with blood, magic, a little horror, and plenty of sexy times. It’s the third book in the Bright Lake Chronicles by Mell R. Bright. less