Charley Underwood Series by Luanne Bennett

Welcome to Crimson, Georgia. I’m Charley—reluctant witch, and owner of the best bar in town.Everyone’s welcome at the Stag—vampire, wolf or human. As long as they don’t make trouble. Or ask too many questions about what we’re selling out of the back room.I keep the beers coming, and in return the town keeps my secret. But when a gang of deadly vampires shows up at the bar, it’s clear they’re not looking for a drink. They want to take my business. Or my blood... moreWelcome to Crimson, Georgia. I’m Charley—reluctant witch, and owner of the best bar in town.Everyone’s welcome at the Stag—vampire, wolf or human. As long as they don’t make trouble. Or ask too many questions about what we’re selling out of the back room.I keep the beers coming, and in return the town keeps my secret. But when a gang of deadly vampires shows up at the bar, it’s clear they’re not looking for a drink. They want to take my business. Or my blood.But this is more than just a shake down. All over town, people are dropping like flies. Disappearing or attacking their neighbors. It’s like they’re possessed. And someone—or something—is pulling the strings.As if I didn’t have enough trouble, a fancy new restaurant just opened right across the street. And a sexy vampire from out of town seems to think I need protection. I have plenty of dangerous friends already… so why can’t I stop thinking about him?The whole town is going to hell. Perhaps literally. And it looks like it’s up to me to stop it.Discover a thrilling new series that will leave you reading late into the night. With heart-stopping twists and a found family you’ll fall in love with, this urban fantasy is perfect for fans of Annabel Chase, Charlaine Harris, and Patricia Briggs. less

Welcome to Crimson, Georgia. I’m Charley Underwood—witch, bar owner, and accidental demon hunter.Crimson isn’t a regular town. With vampires, shifters, and humans living side by side, tensions always run high. I try to keep the peace, and most of the time nobody gets hurt. Most of the time.Right now, Crimson is one bite away from all-out chaos.A dangerous new wolf is stirring up trouble. A sexy vampire is on the hunt, with a gun full of sunlight bullets... moreWelcome to Crimson, Georgia. I’m Charley Underwood—witch, bar owner, and accidental demon hunter.Crimson isn’t a regular town. With vampires, shifters, and humans living side by side, tensions always run high. I try to keep the peace, and most of the time nobody gets hurt. Most of the time.Right now, Crimson is one bite away from all-out chaos.A dangerous new wolf is stirring up trouble. A sexy vampire is on the hunt, with a gun full of sunlight bullets. And thugs from Atlanta are threatening my friends.As if that wasn’t enough, my magic is running wild. One second it’s throwing bad guys through windows, the next it fizzles out to nothing. There’s only one way to get it under control—by taking lessons from Crimson’s terrifying old-school coven of witches.I need to get a handle on it fast. Way out in the woods, someone is attacking young women, leaving them bitten and bloody. Is it a stranger or one of our own?When police pin the attacks on one of my bartenders, it’s clear that none of this is random. Someone is coming after me and the people I love.I’ll do anything to protect my crew. Even strike a deal with a vicious old enemy.Because when I see what I’m fighting against, it’s clear I need all the help I can get.Bloodlust Bites is a fast-paced urban fantasy that will leave you breathless. With thrilling action, slow-burn romance, humor, heart, and found family, it’s perfect for fans of Kim Richardson, Charlaine Harris and Patricia Briggs.See why readers love the Charley Underwood “Oh, I am hooked. Vampires, werewolves, demons, witches—check check check… Addictive… Has everything I want in a paranormal thriller. I loved the characters… Sucked me into the story, casting a spell on me as I read… I can’t wait for the next one!!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I absolutely loved it!… I was hooked from the very first moment that I started reading. I finished with a day… I just loved everything!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Urban fantasy at its finest… A witch with crazy untrained powers, overly protective shifters, vampires both good and bad, an ex-stripper witch with super creepy friends… Luanne Bennett creates some of the most colorful characters I have ever seen… I loved this book.” @svanareadsbooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Kick ass protagonists, strong world building and battles between species and good and evil… I needed to know how this was going end… I can't wait to read more.” The Enchanted Emporium Bookshelf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Action packed with thriller vibes. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Charley was a badass, the villains were villainous, the story was an unrelenting, fast paced gem. Read in one sitting, couldn't put it down.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is a fast-paced engaging read… Lots of action… A real page-turner! I couldn't put it down. less

I’m Charley Underwood. I run the best bar in Crimson, Georgia… when I’m not kicking demons and vampire thugs out of town.A local witch has been murdered. Even worse, it looks like the killer stole her magic, draining it away in a bloody ritual... moreI’m Charley Underwood. I run the best bar in Crimson, Georgia… when I’m not kicking demons and vampire thugs out of town.A local witch has been murdered. Even worse, it looks like the killer stole her magic, draining it away in a bloody ritual.Who would play with the darkest kind of magic like this? And what are they planning to do with the power they took?When the killer targets my mentor Candy, and the dangerous trove of enchanted objects in her shop, it’s time to gather Crimson’s witches and prepare for war.But as we plan our response, I can’t shake the feeling that the others are hiding something from me. Could these attacks be connected to my mother’s magic? And her mysterious death two years ago?Nothing will stop me from digging up the truth. Because this isn’t just personal. It’s family.Perfect for fans of Kim Richardson, Charlaine Harris, and Patricia Briggs, the Charley Underwood series is a thrilling urban fantasy packed with mystery and tension, unforgettable characters, and jaw-dropping twists.See why readers love Luanne Bennett’s Charley Underwood “Oh, I am hooked. Vampires, werewolves, demons, witches—check check check… Addictive… Has everything I want in a paranormal thriller. I loved the characters… Sucked me into the story, casting a spell on me as I read… I can’t wait for the next one!!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I absolutely loved it!… I was hooked from the very first moment that I started reading. I finished with a day… I just loved everything!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Urban fantasy at its finest… A witch with crazy untrained powers, overly protective shifters, vampires both good and bad, an ex-stripper witch with super creepy friends… Luanne Bennett creates some of the most colorful characters I have ever seen… I loved this book.” @svanareadsbooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Kick ass protagonists, strong world building and battles between species and good and evil… I needed to know how this was going end… I can't wait to read more.” The Enchanted Emporium Bookshelf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Action packed with thriller vibes. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Charley was a badass, the villains were villainous, the story was an unrelenting, fast paced gem. Read in one sitting, couldn't put it down.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is a fast-paced engaging read… Lots of action… A real page-turner! I couldn't put it down.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Oh my… when it blows up, it blows up, over and beyond!... Luanne Bennett is a fantastic author and I look forward to reading more.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I am in love with this universe, and I want to go back to it soon. Highly recommend.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ less

I’m Charley Underwood—welcome to the Stag. Keep your fangs to yourself and don’t forget to tip your bartender.In Crimson, vampires, wolves, and humans live side by side. And I try to keep them from tearing each other apart.After taking down a bloodsucking mobster and a rogue witch, I thought I’d catch a break. Maybe even a few days to fix up my bar and spend some quality time with Samuel, my vampire boyfriend.But I should have known better—after all, this is Crimson... moreI’m Charley Underwood—welcome to the Stag. Keep your fangs to yourself and don’t forget to tip your bartender.In Crimson, vampires, wolves, and humans live side by side. And I try to keep them from tearing each other apart.After taking down a bloodsucking mobster and a rogue witch, I thought I’d catch a break. Maybe even a few days to fix up my bar and spend some quality time with Samuel, my vampire boyfriend.But I should have known better—after all, this is Crimson.An old enemy is out for blood, stalking us and leaving terrifying warnings. And this vampire likes to play with his victims, always staying one step ahead. Soon the whole town is caught in his games.Customers start showing up beaten and bruised, unable to explain what happened. There are rumors of addictions and poisoned blood…When Samuel disappears, it’s clear this opponent is smarter and more twisted than any I’ve faced before.And he won’t stop until he’s taken everything from me.An absolutely thrilling and totally unputdownable urban fantasy adventure, the Charley Underwood series is perfect for fans of Kim Richardson, Charlaine Harris, and Patricia Briggs. See why readers love Bloodlust Shadows:“Excellent urban fantasy… Full of action, mystery and fun characters… This series just gets better with each book… Secretive wolves, manipulative vampires, diverse witches and a murder of crows… Charlie and her friends never get a break in this crazy town.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will keep you on the edge of your seat!… You won't want to miss a single word. I loved every moment of it!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“So many twists you don't see coming! Sexy, snarky… it's so good.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“An action filled thrill ride… Written with amazing pace to keep you up all night.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Seriously fun… You get so sucked in that before you know it you are on the last page chanting ‘more more more’… One of the best paranormal series out there.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ less