You are cordially invited to dinner...and a murder! Corbin Manor was built in the early 1900s; it has been the silent witness to so much life, the good and bad. The legend of Corbin Manor is that it has been haunted by at least a dozen occupants who have died inside the house. Earlier in the evening, there had been an elegant dinner party hosted by the new owner of Corbin Manor, Miss Joanna Hart. The dinner guests were most notably all women. A woman has been murdered while visiting Corbin Manor. It’s up to detective Michael Jon Donahue, his assistant detective Oscar Masters, and his psychic assistant Bianca Vandenberg to find her killer before the murderer strikes again.
In the small bay-town of Claiborne, Windward Manor held a certain aura and mystery. Set alone... with windows shuttered for thirty-five years... the mystery... seized, and utterly captivated Kristen Kendal. She had returned to her home along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay determined to solve what her extensive research and curiosity could not appease. The inquisitive Kristen meets the fifth- generation of Savage men to occupy the manor house. Will she and the handsome Mitch Savage ever see eye to eye on the strange events... which encompass the manor and its mystery?
To better understand this book, the author recommends reading Strigoi Redemption first. After Strigoi Redemption was released, readers asked for Victor's brother's stories. Ladinas is the first book in the spin-off series. Victor Marinescu was born strigoi being the seventh son of a seventh son. His immortality extended to his parents and siblings. Victor found his mate, and they had a daughter, breaking the family curse. His brothers: Dorin, Garridan, Grigore, Ladinas, Simion, and Cristofor, would now be able to find their mates. Ladinas Marinescu is the warrior chief of the family, always planning strategies. His security firm has the latest state-of-the-art systems, and his employees were top-notch. His skills were put to the test four years ago when his brother Victor hired him to help protect his mate, Alana. Lurline, the High Priestess of the local coven, needs Ladinas’ help. Through a vision, she has seen a woman being held captive. This woman is important to Victor and Alana’s five-year-old daughter Inima as she begins to come into her powers. The woman is not only a Korrigan, but she’s also Ladina’s mate.
When he was ten, Nathaniel Thibault’s family was killed in a fiery car crash when moving to a new pack in San Diego, CA. As no one knew he survived, no one came to claim him, and he was sent to live in a foster home in Fallbrook, CA. Two years later, Tracie Lowe entered his foster home after she was taken into state custody after her mother died of a drug overdose. No one knew who her father was. Nathaniel knows she is his fated mate, but he doesn’t tell her. He thinks that at twelve, Tracie is too young to understand mates. As she enters her teen years and begins dating, he sabotages every relationship. During their senior year in high school, they pledge to marry each other if they are not married by the time they turn 28. Tracie has lousy luck with dating but doesn’t know that Nathaniel is sabotaging her dates. She runs off to LA to become famous. Tracie is twenty-three, and after five years of failures in relationships and work, she moves back to Fallbrook. After years of failing to get an acting gig and failed dates, she moves back to Fallbrook, CA. Through a series of events, Tracie finds out that Nathaniel has been sabotaging her dating. In a last-ditch effort to keep her, he confesses that they are true mates. He has a lot to make up for his lies and sabotages to win Tracie’s heart, and she forgives him. Tracie wants Nathaniel to want and love her for her, not because of a mating bond he has no control over. He would do anything to protect her, even give up his own life.
Trauma and Discovery Sabrina Bryant stopped shifting when she was only ten. A traumatic incident that she can’t remember and is helpless to do anything to change so she can shift. After two failed relationships, she was beginning to believe there was a reason she was never good enough for her father. She was worthless and no one would want her. So, when he arranged a political mating for her with none other than Benjamin Hurst, she was left reeling. Benjamin Hurst grew up knowing his older brother would be the Alpha of their clan. It was something he was prepared for, and more than okay with. When his brother announced that he would be leaving, though, it thrust him into a position he was not prepared for. Alpha of the Hurst Family Clan. The two are forced together, feeling they have no choice in the matter and must figure things out as they go and where they stand with one another. Unable to shift, Sabrina has no clue Ben is her mate, but he can sense it, and is willing to do anything to keep her safe. When they learn Sabrina might be the only chance in defeating Pickens and his army, they find themselves fighting alongside the Independence Clan to save not only what they have just started to build, but the entire town. Will they be able to discover secrets kept hidden, and themselves before time runs out?
WARNING, this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. Along with graphic sex scenes and violence. This book is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. Dom Jim Kernaghan isn’t the safe and caring Dom he used to be. He’s become abusive to his Sub Bailey Kaplan. Bailey doesn’t understand what’s changed. She’s often left feeling used. She’s been afraid to seek help until one night he doesn’t stop after she utters the Safe Word, and she’s hospitalized. Lottie Endicott owns Dominante Gentlemen’s Club, a safe place for couples and singles to play. When she finds out that Bailey has been hospitalized, Lottie reaches out to Trace Reinhardt for help. Trace Reinhardt works at Dominante Gentlemen’s Club as an instructor for beginners wanting to learn about BDSM clubs. He’s seen changes in his old Army buddy Jim Kernaghan. He’s beyond furious when Lottie comes to him to help Bailey escape from Jim after being hospitalized. Trace vows to keep Bailey safe and to tame her wild ways caused by Jim’s abuse.
***Warning*** Some scenes in this book may be triggering to some readers. On September 30, 1994, Loring Air Force Base in Maine was officially closed. Unofficially, it remained open for a unique tactics team of some of the most elite forces offered by the Air Force. Project X-Force members were shifters. The team went into situations that were unsafe for humans. Since he lost his wife in a tragic accident, Staff Sergeant Andrew Fleming likes being in the field. He was quick to join Project X-Force to stay in the field and running into danger to keep his mind off the loneliness. Andrew and his team are sent to rescue kidnapped scientist Celeste Weaver. He is confused as to why he’s captivated by the photos of her.
Danger and Fate When a trip to Independence, CO leads to an amazing night of steamy lovemaking, Gracie tells herself that’s all it is. She is an FBI agent and has other things to think about besides the clan Beta, Cade Norton. Even if her cougar says differently and demands they go back to claim their mate. After an incredible night, Cade Norton knows Gracie is the one for him. But when he wakes the next morning she’s gone with nothing but a note. As much as his black bear insists he go after her, he won’t chase her. When Gracie’s case ends she decides to listen to her cougar and return to claim her mate. But it might be too late because everything starts to go terribly wrong. With other agents dying all Cade wants to do is keep Gracie safe, but he has no clue how with a killer on the loose. To add to the fire, the mysterious man that threatens the Black Bear Clan is no longer happy with sabatoge and other shifters are starting to get hurt. One thing is clear, he is after the Molybdenum, but the question remains why?
Spiced with wit, anecdotes, and recipes, this part travel guide and fishing reference ranges through the 14,000 square miles of the Delaware River watershed, with offshore visits for saltwater fishing along the New Jersey coast. Writing under the premise that fishing is a family fun activity, the authors give directions, comment on each place, and evaluate tackle shops, restaurants, taverns, historical and scenic attractions, and more.
