Dardanos, Colorado

Series · 15

books · 2011-2016

By Catherine Vale, Elianne Adams, Calle J. Brookes, and more

Books in series

The Blood King

2011

War was cruelty, cruelty was war. Sacrifices must be made by both sides. Rydere Dardanos was king of the Dardaptos people. He’d do anything to protect his vampire race in the war between the Dardaptoans and all those named Taniss. Emily Taniss was the new CEO of Taniss Industries, the company her grandfather started sixty years ago. Now she was charged with unraveling all the evil her grandfather had been responsible for. It would take her years to find all the answers. But Emily didn’t have years, she had only moments. Rydere saw the young female’s death as a necessary sacrifice for his people. So many of his people had been lost at Taniss hands, her death was only fitting. Owed to his people. He didn’t have to like killing her, but he would do it. Rydere held her small body clutched against him as he lowered his fangs toward her neck. He would make it easy on her, he would make it quick. Until his first taste of her blood made it clear to him she wasn’t just a sacrifice. She was his destined mate...and the new queen of his people. But Emily wanted nothing to do with being queen of the vampires. Rydere had to convince her to stay with him before her grandfather's evil overtook them all. (Formerly released as The Blood King)

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The Seer's Strength

2012

Mickey Taniss had a difficult time trusting men—of any species. And she knew she'd never be able to trust one who'd turned her from a human woman into a vampire! Or a Dardaptoan—whatever he'd called her. She knew the truth—he'd kidnapped her and taken her from the very world she knew. And now he wanted her to believe some goddess she'd never heard of had preordained them being together? He was absolutely crazy. Theodoric Sebastos had spent the long centuries waiting for and longing for his mate, and when he found her he would do whatever he had to in order to convince her that they belonged together and that she could trust him. But how was he to do that?

Live or Die

2012

She was locked in a world of silence. He was locked in a world of vengeance. Cormac Jareth's family had suffered like no others at the hands of Leo Taniss. Taniss’s genocide had taken 1887 of his people, so far—people Cormac was supposed to protect. Surely the goddess demanded blood payment in the form of Leo Taniss' granddaughter, Jocelyn? Josey Taniss had been at the top of her class in medical school despite being hearing impaired. She’d studied hard, and knew she’d earned her position as head of the family’s pharmaceutical company’s Research & Development department. Her grandfather had pioneered a miracle drug, and Josey was following in his footsteps, doing her part to make Taniss Industries the world’s premiere pharmaceutical company. Her path was clear until she learned her grandfather was stealing from the company she loved. And that embezzlement wasn’t his only crime… Cormac took one look at his intended victim and knew…the goddess had screwed him over even further. Jocelyn wouldn’t be his first act of vengeance. She’d be his…mate…but first she had to make a choice...to live or die.

The Warrior's Woman

2012

Vampires didn’t exist, but human monsters did—and Mallory Taniss was going to protect her sisters from those monsters. They would not be victims like she had been. Aodhan Adrastos was the strongest warrior of his vampiric race, sent to stop a human sociopath from targeting his people again. Aodhan had a plan for vengeance that would end the threat to his Kind and avenge the two thousand dead at Taniss hands. But instead of the human responsible for the deaths of thousands of Aodhan’s Kind, there was a mere human woman. The killer’s granddaughter. Vulnerable, beautiful and frightened. Ready to defend her family from him. Aodhan knew with one taste that the impossible had happened—this human female was the mate destined for him from the moment of his birth. Aodhan wasn’t about to leave the mate he’d waited centuries before behind, not now that he’d finally found her… (Formerly titled The Warrior's Woman)

Awakening the Demon's Queen

2011

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ JUST THE DEMON’S MEANS TO AN END ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Demons and Dardaptoan vampires have fought each other for centuries. Rathan, King of the Demons, leads the fight. He’ll have vengeance for the four young women killed at the vampires’ hands just days earlier. When a vulnerable, fragile female Dardaptoan practically falls into his lap, he plans to take full advantage. He is the king of the Incubi, after all, and she seems so very, very tasty... That she is connected to his enemies makes her so much sweeter. ★ ★ ★ DEAL WITH THE DEVIL. ★ ★ ★ Kindara has no choice but to make a devil's bargain with the most seductive creature she has ever seen. He is almost enough to make her forget the pain she has lived with for nearly three decades. Almost enough to make her feel something—anything—for a male again. Almost. Then the stakes rise so high she has no choice but to turn to him, to trust him to protect her in a world far unlike the only one she has ever known. The fate of his kingdom and her people depend on them both. If they don't succeed, Kindara and the daughter she loves so much could be the next ones lost. And Rathan will lose the female he's waited centuries to find... ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Previously published in 2013 as Awakening the Demon's Queen, book 5 in the Dardanos series of paranormal romances. It has now been updated and expanded. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

The Healer's Heart

2011

Jade always knew she was different and she always knew there was a special someone waiting for her. She hadn't known he would be four hundred years old—or a vampire. Barlaam had waited for centuries for his Rajni—his destined mate. He never expected it to be some human girl who was barely twenty-one! The only honorable thing for him to do was step back and give her a few more years—maybe a decade—before he staked his claim! But that's not what Jade wants... He might be resistent, but Jade was unstoppable. He was hers, and she would have him!

Once Wolf Bitten

2011

Jason Taniss was a family man, first and foremost. He loved his grown daughters and he was learning to tolerate his vampiric sons-in-law. But as a Lupoiux werewolf he longed for his own mate. She was out there waiting for him, somewhere. He just had to find her. Dr. Annabelle Macgregor ran faster than she ever had before. Her scientific mind refused to accept what she'd seen. Werewolves did not exist. Jason knew the rogue wolves wouldn't stop until they caught the lone female human; he knew what they would do to her if they caught her, too. As an employee of Taniss Industries, the woman was his responsibility to protect. He'd do just that. But when Jason caught Anna's scent, one thing became clear...she was his mate... Anna had been in a relationship with a dominant man before, and that experience was the last thing she wanted to repeat. She'd had to start over before, and it wasn't something she ever wanted to do again. Jason would do anything to change her mind. (Also includes "The Healer's Heart", a short story featuring Jason's younger daughter Jade and her mate Barlaam.)

The Wolf's Redemption

2013

He had amends to make to the woman the gods had paired him with—but how was he to do that when those very gods made such demands on both of them?

The Wolf God and His Mate

2013

She cried 200 tears, and where they landed, her people grew… A goddess was supposed to protect her people. Guide them. Answer their prayers. Kennera had failed them. For three thousand years, their mournful cries had twisted her heart, made her imprisonment unbearable. But she had a plan to save her Kind. Even if it meant her death at the hands of the Wolf god. He'd had three thousand years to plan his revenge against the foolish Girl Goddess responsible for his captivity, and once they were free, Eiophon would stop at nothing to act on those plans...

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A Warrior's Quest

2013

She was going to die. Aureliana Adrastos knew it, and would meet that death face-to-face, sword in hand. That was one reason why she’d kept the knowledge that she’d found her mate to herself. The grief for the life they would never have together nearly crippled her. What purpose would it serve to tell him? It would only cause them both far more pain than Aureliana could ever hope to endure… Ren, prince of all warrior demons, wanted the fiery Dardaptoan female for his own, and she wanted him, too. So why was the bravest female he’d ever known running from him? He’d followed her anywhere; honor demanded it. He would stop at nothing to have her—or to keep her safe. Nothing would stand between them. Not even the warrior girl herself…

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Out of the Darkness

2014

Every Kind had its Evil... He was the monster in her nightmares, and he knew it. Her grandfather had tortured him and made him into a monster - part vampire, part shifter, part goddess-only-knew what. He wasn’t what a naive young woman like Cassandra needed. Even if she was the mate given him by the goddess he so despised. He’d promised to keep his distance and had kept that vow for over a year - until something yanked Cassandra into another world. Now Nalik will do anything to keep her safe. Even if that means he has to claim his mate to do so....

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Warrior Blind

2014

Destiny finds you, no matter where you go... Bronwen Sebastos had hidden from the world and the people who cared about her for the last fifteen months. But now those people are needing her to help them prepare for the war that was to come. But Bronwen knew the truth - she could not lead the band of healers into the strange new place. How could she? She was the smallest, the youngest, and the weakest. And she had been blinded over a year ago. How could a blind woman lead? Koios Lothicanos would always feel the guilt for his actions that led to the healer girl's injuries. But the Warrior King had his own destiny to follow, and that destiny included protecting Bronwen from all that would harm her. Even himself... But how was he supposed to do that? When the worlds around them were about to erupt into battles the likes of which he had never seen?

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Balance of the Worlds

2015

Sometimes destiny was terrifying. You could not escape it, and it mattered little if you even tried. Nelciana Nellano had tried thousands of years before, but the Goddess of Family had lost every loved one before. Nothing would stop her from protecting the family she had left. Not even the father of her children... Lothonos, God of Logic, knew the birth of his children righted the worlds temporarily, but if anything were to happen to the babes, everything they'd gained by the children's conception would be lost. And that would put the nineteen worlds in chaos again. Something no one could afford... So why was the mother of his children going in to battle when her place was next to the babes, protecting them—and herself—from the ugliness that was war? Surely Nelciana knew that he would do whatever was necessary to protect their children—and her—from the horrors that were coming? Surely she knew that there was nothing he would not do for her...?

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God of Nightmares

2016

Acylias was one of the most ancient and powerful gods. He searched the worlds for the lost shifters as a bird of prey, and knew he was a terrifying sight. All feared him. And he liked it that way. He was the God of Nightmares, after all. He would not be brought low by a half-human, half-witch female of less than thirty years! Until her arrow sent him hurtling from the sky. Teagan Taniss would defend her children however she could. She’d fended off demons and before, and she’d face them all again if it would keep her family safe. And something was coming for them all… Teagan had to make a choice—go with the shifter in front of her promising protection, or stay and defend her children alone. She had only minutes to decide… God of Nightmares is a novella from the Dardanos, Co. paranormal romance series.

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Sugar, Spice, And Shifters; A Touch Of Holiday Magic

2015

Ring in your holiday season with holiday shifter stories from hottest paranormal romance writers. From the sweetest of mating claims to the spiciest of holiday wishes come true, this set has a perfect present for every reader. Whether you've asked Santa for wolf shifters, werebears, or dragons, this box set of holiday tales from authors that gives the best gift any lover of paranormal romance could want: a little naughty n' nice with a whole lot of sugar n' spice! Ellis Leigh - Claiming Their Christmas (Feral Breed Motorcycle Club #6.5) Beast of the Feral Breed has been blessed with much over the past year, but guilt still lingers in his heart. As the crew comes together to celebrate the holiday season, friends step in to remind their brother that bonds run deep in the Feral Breed. And sometimes you have to let go of the bad to truly receive the gifts you deserve! Anna Lowe - Desert Yule (The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch #4.5) A sweet, sentimental, and sexy Christmas story that you'll enjoy any time of the year! The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch have earned a hard-won break after another eventful year in the dark and dangerous shifter world. In this sweet, sentimental, and sexy Christmas story, you’ll get to see new characters take centre stage and relationships evolve. Has the big, bad alpha’s mate finally taught him to delegate? Has the wounded warrior learned to let go of the past? And the leading she-wolf of the clan - how is she getting along in her new life with her once-forbidden mate? While some couples are busy steamings things up with a whole new meaning of "nap time", others are rapt in promising visions of the future, and even the family grinch doesn’t leave the “merry” out of Christmas this time around. Yes, there’s more than meets the eye under the light of a winter moon… There’s more than meets the eye on Twin Moon Ranch, home to a pack of shapeshifting wolves willing to battle for life and love. Holley Trent - Maker (Norseton Wolves #5) Graciella Modesto had to grow up fast to protect herself from the male werewolves in her old pack. In her new home, she’s got freedom to live as she pleases - and to not take a mate if she doesn’t want to. Oddly enough, she does want one, and she doesn’t care what her overprotective big sister thinks about him. To Graciella, it’s clear that Finn Stilton is meant to be hers! But Finn doesn’t want to wreck a good thing. A nomad for much of the past ten years, he’s finally got a safe place to live and he’d like to stay in Norseton. In spite of objections from his packmates, he can’t leave smart, beautiful Graciella alone. She’s got magic that can soothe his antsy inner beast, and unlike so many other people in his life, she seeks out his company rather than avoiding it... She may be the one woman on Earth who refuses to throw him away. How could he possibly keep her, though, knowing that her being with a wolf like him means she’s destined to not achieve anything more than being his wife? Eris Sage - Claimed by Heart (Dragon Bond #2.5) Sandra Shaw’s holiday getaway is not off to a good start. She’d wanted solitude next to a roaring fire, but instead she’s stranded during a snowstorm that’s getting worse with every passing minute! Dragon shifter Ormr Vale has spent most of his life taking care of others, but now that his sons are settled, he needs to shake things up. Sandra, the woman he rescues does that just that! And as he and Sandra grow closer, he wonders if she might be the best Christmas present he’s ever gotten! Bethany Shaw - Healing Christmas (Wayward Wolves #5) Everything bad that’s ever happened to Amy Green has happened around Christmas. The holiday is cursed. This year is no different; alone in her shop, she is robbed, but what’s worse, the cop who comes to her rescue, sees her defend herself. No big deal, right? It is if you’re a werewolf and were partially shifted. Detective Cooper Reed seems determined to find out her secret and Amy is forced to come to terms with her harsh past and delve into a new future - one she never thought possible! Cooper springs into action when he sees Island Boutique is under siege. What he can’t explain is the beautiful shop owner’s golden eyes or the claws - and weapon that have mysteriously disappeared. Determined to unravel Amy’s secret, Cooper finds himself enthralled with the shy and captivating young woman. Will his curiosity be his undoing, or open the door to a whole new world? Calle J. Brookes- God of Nightmares (Dardanos, Colorado #15) Acylias was one of the most ancient and powerful gods. He searched the worlds for the lost shifters as a bird of prey, and knew he was a terrifying sight. All feared him. And he liked it that way. He was the God of Nightmares, after all... He would not be brou...

Authors

Catherine Vale

Author · 47 books

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Vale writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance.

Who is Calle Jaye Brookes? Calle Jaye is fun, playful, ironic, professional and sophisticated. She’s super-educated in the field of fiction and would spend most of her time walking around in “Book World” (or”eBook World”). Does she have slight control freak tendencies? Yep. Why else would she chose to self-publish? In her day job she gets to read romance novels. In her night job she gets to write them! Her favorite color is bold purple. She likes rock like Kid Rock, Shinedown, and Nickelback. Add in a bit of Anastacia and Adelle, too. She collects rocks. Watches crime dramas. Abhors Lifetime Movies and Titanic (especially Leo…) and refuses to read or write about sparkly teen vampires. She’s married to a cop she strongly suspects is a vampire. They’ve made vampire babies, too. They live in Indiana with their vampire relatives and their vampire dogs.

Rinelle Grey is no stranger to alternate lifestyles. She grew up in a variety of different homes, including a riverside shack with no electricity or running water, and even a tent. She and her sister spent their childhood chasing goats, climbing trees, eating peas and corn out of their mother’s vegetable garden, and occasionally rushing to get their correspondence school work in on time. Despite the difficulties of this lifestyle, she wouldn’t swap it for all the luxuries in the world (though she is rather fond of her running hot water and indoor plumbing now!) She met her husband in ‘Family Therapy’, an elective they were both taking as part of their psychology degrees. It took several years for them to get together, in fact, their roleplaying characters got together before they did! They married on the beach at sunrise in 2002, two months after Rinelle popped the question. Although she had always loved to write, it wasn’t until her daughter was about eighteen months old that Rinelle started writing seriously. Probably not the best stage in terms of having spare time! And time only became scarcer when her daughter gave up her day sleep six months later. But by then, Rinelle had well and truly caught the writing bug, finding time somehow to continue with her passion. Her fast typing speed learnt from spending way too much time chatting on IRC, and the investment in an iPad when they came out, helped immensely. Rinelle now lives on acreage with her husband and homeschooled daughter. In her spare time, she sells stock photography through an online site to support her family, and is hoping that writing will be able to add to that. She loves to receive e-mails at rinelle@rinellegrey.com, or follow her on facebook or twitter.

Loribelle Hunt

Author · 45 books

As a native of the South, is it any wonder Loribelle has a love of storytelling? She started writing seriously as a teenager and finished her first manuscript, a mystery, when she was nineteen. After a few bumps along the way and stints as an Army MP, a waitress, a book store manager, a student, and a wedding photographer, she turned to writing full time. Now she divides her time between a husband, three kids, writing, and a part‐time photography gig. She is also a member of Romance Writers of America and Passionate Ink.

J.K. Harper

Author · 25 books

J.K. Harper writes paranormal romance. She lives in the gorgeous southwest, which is a great place to let her imagination run wild. Find out more about J.K. Harper and her books: newsletter: http://www.jkharper.com/newsletter-si... website: http://www.jkharper.com/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JKHarperAuthor

Lori Whyte

Author · 18 books

I <3 writing sexy romances—sometimes with a dash of fantasy and magic!

USA Today and Amazon best-selling author Anna Lowe loves putting the "hero" back into heroine and letting location ignite a passionate romance. She likes a heroine who is independent, intelligent, and imperfect—a woman who's doing just fine on her own. But give the heroine a good man (not to mention a chance to overcome her own inhibitions) and she'll never turn down the chance for adventure, nor shy away from danger. On any given weekend, you might find her hiking in the mountains or hunched over her laptop, working on her latest story. Either way, the day will end with a chunk of dark chocolate and a good read.

Vivienne Savage

Author · 49 books

Sign up at http://www.viviennesavage.com/newsletter to receive an exclusive, free novel. Vivienne Savage is a resident of a small town in rural Texas. While she isn't writing fantasy or concocting ways for shapeshifters and humans to find their match, she raises two children and works as a nurse in a rural retirement home. All works by Vivienne range from urban fantasy and sweet adult romance to spicy shifter fiction with an erotic kick. Visit her site to determine which series is best for you! Official Site: viviennesavage.com Facebook: facebook.com/savage.books Twitter: twitter.com/msvsavage Instagram: instagram.com/msvsavage Email: vivi@viviennesavage.com

Holley Trent

Author · 77 books

Holley Trent is a romance author who spins campy yarns set in North Carolina. She has a wicked sense of humor and regularly puts her story characters into unexpected situations. When she's not writing, she's reading or eating Twizzlers. Her contemporary and fantasy romances have been published by Crimson Romance, Calliope Romance/Musa Publishing, and she has work due for release by Lyrical Press. 2013 brings a change of pace with her self-published series of paranormal novellas: Shrew and Company. Five women, five romances, one big bear of a problem. Check out boss-lady Dana's story in THE PROBLEM WITH PADDY, available now.

Bethany Shaw

Author · 23 books

I am happily married to my husband of almost nine years and have two wonderful children. I have always loved reading and writing and am thrilled to have published my first novel. Paranormal romance is my go to genre and the genre I prefer to write in. I love the unique feel of creating an entirely different world and implementing it into the human verse.

Kristen Strassel

Author · 53 books