Nathaniel is as uncool as he is undead, and he's Deidre's boss!Deidre finds herself out of a job, out of luck, and out of time. The rent is past due, and the list of her employable skills is smaller than her checking account balance. When a mysterious gentleman advertises a position for a housekeeper, Deidre squeezes into her only nice pair of slacks, tames her wild orange hair, and starts off for the job interview that will either change her life….or end it.

Get ready for a very different kind of vampire story…While Deidre's potential boss possesses a wicked set of fangs and a hankering for a certain ruby refreshment (preferably served fresh and hot), he's also got a fashion sense that hasn't been cool since the 1800s. Nathaniel adamantly prefers the telegraph over the telephone, votes for Eisenhower in every election, and isn't so sure these horseless carriages will catch on.Can Deidre survive her employment i...

The secret to their future lies in the past.War rages on, stretching the Army of Merceria to the breaking point. Even with Norland armies marching in the north, their capital proves the tougher challenge, leaving Gerald no choice but to split his army.Meanwhile, devastated by the loss of its king, Weldwyn desperately struggles to marshal enough forces to repel the inevitable invasion from their greatest rival.Seizing the opportunity, the Twelve Clan...

An enemy commander. A skilled tactician. Only one can be victorious.The Norland raiders are at it again. When the Baron of Bodden splits their defensive forces, Sergeant Gerald Matheson thinks that today is a day like any other, but then something is different. At the last moment, Gerald recognizes the warning signs, but they are outnumbered, outmaneuvered, and out of luck. How can they win this unbeatable battle?Battle at the River is a stand-alon...

There can be no peace while any possibility of invasion remainsAfter beating back the Norlanders, the Mercerians decide on retribution through force of arms. Provoked by all that has happened, they are determined to do something that has never been done before — a full-scale invasion of Norland.Weakened as they are, they must rely on their allies to increase their prospects for success. For the Orcs, it is a chance to reclaim their ancestral lands, while th...

The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher (Or More Pointy) In This Final Vampire NovellaWhat to do when the boy you like wants to become a bloodsucking vampire? That's definitely not the necking Deidre had in mind. Things between her and Hunter are heating up, but they might cool down quickly when his heart stops beating.Then there's the little problem of the supernatural hunter, Jude Cross, and his posse who are determined to sweep the world…okay, at least Ohio, free ...

Even Undead Hearts Can Fall Prey To A Canny Gold DiggerWhen salacious 70-year-old gold digger Silvia starts batting her astigmatic eyes and flashing her pearly dentures at Nathanial over bingo, Deidre knows she needs to convince her smitten boss that Silvia is nothing but trouble before Nathaniel’s undead heart gets broken.When Nathaniel accidentally spots Silvia laying her charms on a neighboring obese werefrog named Henry, Nathaniel vows vengeance. There’...

Deidre Faces Her Greatest Challenge Yet -- Surviving the Diet From Hell So She Can Look Good for Thanksgiving…Oh, and Surviving the Werewolves, TooTurns out, being a vampire's housekeeper isn't so bad when you've got a friend to keep you company. Sure, Deidre still can't keep her ficus alive, but things are almost cheerful at the haunted mansion now that Nathaniel's official apprentice, Hunter is around to deflect her boss's tantrums and help Deidre iron Nathaniel'...

What hope have so few against so many?Halvaria. The very name conjures images of a vast empire, determined to rule the world of Eiddenwerthe.For over a thousand years, their mighty armies have crushed all who opposed them. Now, it’s poised to complete the Great Dream, the conquest of the entire Continent. Their legions stand ready to march, the navy prepared to sweep their enemies from the seas. All that remains is to secure their western border by subjugat...

Some Family Feuds Last Beyond The Grave…Life as a vampire's housekeeper is rough. Try cleaning a haunted mansion when spider webs reconstitute every hour, or keeping a positive outlook when the ghosts put tarantulas in the morning coffee. Then there's the boss, who gets a little savage when his prune juice runs out.Deidre's life is no walk in the park, but with the impending arrival of Nathaniel's sister, things go from crazy... to crazy plus some extra dea...

The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy!As peace settles across the land, two great kingdoms prepare for a royal wedding. With all eyes focused on the celebrations, the unexpected arrival of a Norland delegation throws everything into chaos.For generations, they have laid claim to the throne of Merceria, yet now they want to negotiate?With her own nobles council in constant conflict, Queen Anna is forced to question the motive of this visit. Is it a...

Charlaine’s life changed in an instant.(And yes—the entire 8-book Power Ascending series is complete and ready to binge.)Forced to leave everything she knew behind, she finds herself starting over as a Temple Knight in a distant realm. But even here, far from home, the past refuses to stay buried.Hoping to build a new life, she instead finds her reputation in ruins the moment her past catches up with her. Branded a troublemaker, Charlaine s...