The Durmont Witches Series by SJ Sanders

Every Halloween, the Durmont coven gathers for the Witch’s Ball. It is a time of merriment, but this year is different which begs one question: who invited the vampires? Fran:. Ever since paranormal creatures revealed their presence to witches and the rest of the world, the vampires have been a thorn in my side—or more accurately, the way one cannot avoid tripping over them lurking in every corner and stairwell with the humans who flock to them... moreEvery Halloween, the Durmont coven gathers for the Witch’s Ball. It is a time of merriment, but this year is different which begs one question: who invited the vampires? Fran:. Ever since paranormal creatures revealed their presence to witches and the rest of the world, the vampires have been a thorn in my side—or more accurately, the way one cannot avoid tripping over them lurking in every corner and stairwell with the humans who flock to them. It was what spurred me to finally leave the cramped conditions of living in a condo in the city to finally retreat to the comforts of a cabin in the woods hours away where I can tend to my plants and enjoy peace and solitude between making shipments to clients. Even then I cannot ignore my mother’s invitations to coven affairs, not when I am supposed to be next in line to lead. I never expected to see vampires there, or to be irresistibly pulled toward a quiet male who sees me in ways that no one has before. Reynard:. Having spent over a century sentenced to sleep for attending my duties, this new human world is one that I am still becoming accustomed to. That I belong to one of the more reclusive vampire species does not help my ability to adjust. Least of all to the fact that we have discovered that witches have a rare compatibility with vampires as mates. Of course, some things never change and as a vampire who lacks allure and thus has little chance of drawing a mate, I stand apart as much as ever. Because of this, I am not pleased that I was tricked by my cousin into attending the Witch’s Ball so that he and the others in our company can mate-hunt. Yet, it is not so bad. There is a witch who rouses my interest and instincts in unexpected ways. Perhaps I have found the mate I never dared to dream of. But when danger threatens the coven, invading our celebration, we will have to face far more than just navigating a new interspecies relationship we never expected. Toadstools and Vampire Kisses is a dual point of view romance with graphic violence, sex and adult situations. less

Katherine. A holiday away is exactly what I need—or at least that’s what my daughter, Fran, says. I shouldn’t have waited so long to get tickets for a Caribbean Cruise because now I’m stuck at this Ski Resort for the holidays with the one dragon I’ve been trying to avoid. I’ve long ago given up any hope for a happy ever after of my own when my duty to the coven always calls... moreKatherine. A holiday away is exactly what I need—or at least that’s what my daughter, Fran, says. I shouldn’t have waited so long to get tickets for a Caribbean Cruise because now I’m stuck at this Ski Resort for the holidays with the one dragon I’ve been trying to avoid. I’ve long ago given up any hope for a happy ever after of my own when my duty to the coven always calls. I have to be careful with whom I choose to spend my life with, and Adeon is bad for me in every way when I can’t abandon them for a dragon---and a dragon won’t stay. But kicking off my heels and having a little holiday fun won’t hurt anyone so long I remember that I can’t fall in love. Adeon. I arrived two years ago at the Durmont Coven house to find my clan’s stolen mating jewel and found there the most unexpected treasure—a witch I want to call my own. But I have my duty to uphold to my clan which has brought me to this resort to meet with my cousin when I would rather be curled around my female at home. Discovering that she is here must be fate, but it will be the greatest of gifts if I can claim her as mine. I will use everything in my arsenal to woo her even if I want to scoop her up and hide her away when the hotel is endangered by angry fairies. less

As a member of the divination branch of the Durmont family, I am a failure and disgrace to the Thane-Durmont line. With no skill at foresight or any form of divination, I have little choice but to move forward to discover where my own powers lie and where my gifts may lead me... moreAs a member of the divination branch of the Durmont family, I am a failure and disgrace to the Thane-Durmont line. With no skill at foresight or any form of divination, I have little choice but to move forward to discover where my own powers lie and where my gifts may lead me. Thankfully, as an employee of the Arcane Society, I have nearly unlimited resources available to explore my interests further and yet before I can, I am called upon to put my skills to work with the arrival of a merman-like Aquana. Outside of his perplexing problem of needing a supplement to help him live with fewer restrictions on land, the Aquana himself is a mystery, one that the Society is determined that I study. This fate binds us together day on end and yet, despite the dangers presented in lore, there is far more to the male than what exists in mere mythology. He is kind and considerate with a sweet playfulness that tugs at my heart and soul even more than his alluring song. There is no denying that he possesses a great potential to be dangerous… but I cannot ignore that there is an even a more intimate risk presented to my heart. But with this incredible pull, what is a witch to do? Having reached an age to seek out a mate, I left my familial pod and have avoided the flirting grounds of the females of my kind to search for a mate among the human populations. It is this quest that has carried me northward along the coastal shores until arriving finally in a small town that calls to me. Although I was certain from the very beginning that I would find my mate here, it is a happy coincidence of fate that, by running out my supplement, I am brought right to her. Her pheromones call to my lure, the core a male Aquana’s energy that allows him to tie himself magically to his mate, and I am both utterly prepared and determined to possess her heart and soul—but what do humans know of such things? A patient hunter waits and so I will take my time to coax my mate. Yet how can I face her when I discover that the supplement may have damaged me in a way that will ensure I can never mate with her? Is this relationship doomed or is there a chance that the bond will grow as it should so that I can finally claim her? And even if I do, will Keri be able to brew a new potion that can guarantee me a place by her side forever? This 82k novel is an expansion from the original novella published in the Monsters in Love Lost in the Depths Anthology. less