The supernaturally handsome, perpetually brooding billionaire Craven Kingstock has made his living-or rather, unliving-facilitating the love lives of others. As undisputed king of the vampire underworld that still exists at the fringes of society, Craven has made it his mission to keep his kind thriving and happy, and the advent of modern technology has led directly to his current fortune with the creation of a vampire dating service. Superficially disguised as a network for mortal men and...

A Widow Determined to be MerryAt the urging of her best friend, Caroline, Lady Ballister, seeks a lover with no emotional attachments. After all, experience has taught her that love is a fickle, pointless thing.A Duke Determined to MarrySutbridge has wanted Caroline for ten years and, now that she is once again free, is determined to make her his wife. But will he settle for her body, or wage a war for the most imp...

2022 Maggie Award of Excellence FinalistIf Darcy had been a shape-shifting lion who thought about frisking—a lot…Lady Francine Montfort may have led a sheltered life till her parents’ untimely demise but that doesn’t mean she’s ignorant. Neither is she blind to the conniving ways of her persistent aunt, who’s determined to marry Francine off for her own selfish gain. Forced to drastic measures to avoid the wretched woman’s scheming...

A frothy, witty and romantic short story starring a heroine who may happen to fit Cinderella's glass slipper...but has no interest in being chosen by anyone for her shoe-size!From the author of Snowspelled, Spellswept, and Courting Magic.First published in Daily Science Fiction.

Cinderella had a fairy godmother. Did you know that dogs have a fairy dogmother? From the author of Pupunzel and Dogerella comes another enchanting fractured fairy tale for beginning readers!When a homeless little dog is adopted by Fairy Godmother, the scruffy pup gets to observe and learn magic firsthand! Before long, Ivy the dog is casting spells—with comical results. Something is missing . . . fairy dust! Once Fairy Godmother sprinkles...

The Halloween festival is the highlight of the year in Cicely’s hometown. Unconventional and erotic thrill rides, a spooktacular theme complete with matching costumes, as well as eating and drinking until dawn are but a few of the highlights. As the night continues, the decadence of the festivities replaces the fear in the minds of those who know no other way to celebrate the Eve of All Hallows. When the light of day replaces the darkness of the night, the small town will face what it must...

No girlfriend. No desire for permanent attachment. Drew is the perfect partner for a one-night fling with no strings.Ella is fresh out of a bad relationship and ready to blow off some steam. She’s not looking anything serious. Not when her heart is still raw and battered from her breakup. Especially not when she is about to launch her career in the pediatric department of a major hospital.When she meets Drew at a local pub, she’s ready to break fre...

In the war between the Monocaths and Talgorians, Drakar Holkinverg lost the love of his life to death. For two years he's withdrawn from his people, living as an outcast. When a Guardian senses Gwyn's life force, Drakar immediately tracks her. Is it possible that she survived the one way that an immortal Talgorian could be killed? Once reunited, Drakar discovers they are both pawns in the Monocaths' plan to destroy all Talgorians. Drakar will do anything to save Gwyn and his people from th...

"The Duchess's Dress" is a 3200-word fantasy short story set in a quasi-medieval secondary world. Can Elise, servant of the duchess, save her from the seer? Can the duchess, offended by the seer's vision, get the queen to sanction the seer?

When 12-year-old Cathleen's parents face ruin and starvation during a bleak famine, they understand that they can no longer afford to feed all their children.So, when the king sends out invitations, asking for young girls of the land to go to his court to be trained as ladies-in-waiting for the queen, it seems like the perfect opportunity. She would be well looked after, while her family would have one less mouth to feed.At first unhappy about her situation, Cathleen vows to ...

In the manor of the Countess, where hallways rearrange themselves and doors come and go, a servant is hiding from an arranged marriage, and the Countess’s daughter is being hidden from the world. With her beauty said to eclipse her mother’s, she’s only allowed out at night with her face covered.As an unlikely relationship deepens between the Countess’s daughter and her servant, they question whether the protective walls of the maze-like house are hiding them from the world they wis...

Love sucks...A vampire tale with a little dark humor thrown in.Miles thinks he has found true love... in the arms a female vampire. He wants nothing more than to spend eternity with her. Miles will stop at nothing to have her bite him and make him immortal or die trying. Who is the monster and who is the victim?Short Story. Approximately 3800 words. Visit the author's website at www.shadowtales.com