Kalla of Messenia and Nikolaos of Sparta are enemies. More than that, as a Spartan general and an Aresian vampire, Nikolaos is twice-descended from Ares, god of war. Nikolaos is a warrior to be reckoned with—not someone Kalla wants to cross. But even as she reminds herself this man, this vampire, is her enemy, she cannot stop herself from falling in lust with him. Nikolaos has reason to mistrust Kalla but cannot deny his desire for her. Together they must face a common enemy—one who threatens both Nikolaos’ way of life and Kalla’s family. But defeating their foe does not guarantee their happiness. What will Nikolaos do when he discovers Kalla is not what she seems? And when a secret is revealed to Kalla about her background, will that help or hinder her cause? Reader Advisory: Contains a brief scene of male/male sexual interaction.

Cancer. That’s all it takes for Sophie to shut the door on the most important part of her life. After three years as Ben’s submissive, she says her safe word and returns his collar. But fate won’t let her face the fight alone. David steps into her life as her best friend and submissive. Sophie may know how to use a flogger, but she’s not a Domme. She’s a sub, too scared to give up control, and David knows it. Sophie still aches to submit and if David can’t give that to her, he’s brave enough to approach the one man who can help them both. Benjamin. He’s never given up on his submissive, even when she pushed him away and began building a life without him. She’s not happy and he knows it, and this time he’s not going let her fear stand in his way. To tempt her back, Ben will partner with David to remind Sophie just what she’s been missing. Reader This story has graphic sexual language and scenes—no closed bedroom doors (or other rooms) here! An adult BDSM romance from Ellora’s Cave

Taming the Madam Anna J. Evans " Book 3 in the Dark Pantheon series." Jacob Forester, Aphrodisian vampire, heads west in 1864 when gold is discovered. After a life of hardship and poverty, this is his chance to overcome a legacy of subservience. A truly Dominant man in the bedroom and out Jacob vows the next person to stand in his way will pay dearly for their mistake. Amelia Bouchette, a land-walking Siren, runs the most decadent bordello in Virginia City or she did until Jacob moved into town. Now business is off and she s at risk of losing control of her coterie. She decides Jacob and his vampires must go, and she s exactly the woman to convince him to leave. Jacob and Amelia take their battle to the sheets and soon find neither of them is inclined to continue waging war. They are a perfect match, a Dom and sub who seem destined to be together. But soon an evil from Jacob s past threatens their happiness and Amelia s life, convincing Jacob he must risk anything to keep her safe.

Tera s Awakening Kelly Maher "Part of the Dark Pantheon series." "They are children of the gods. Half-immortal, yet never whole. Until they find the one they burn to possess for all eternity " In a world that is dying, Tera Fitzpatrick leaves her sanctuary for one last mission to attempt to save the final forest on Earth. She knows it s a fool s run as she has gone up against mining magnate Darius Hadides before and lost. Darius has his own reasons for obtaining the Torgon Forest and allowing Tera to breach his company s security. His immortal father Hades, king of the Underworld, set events into motion that Darius has spent millennia trying to correct. Tera is the key. A very alluring and sensual key. Now that a prince of the Underworld is ready to claim a woman of the Earth as his bondmate, the Earth s future will be decided, for better or for worse. This story is now available as part of Kelly's SWEET HEAT: COLLECTED STORIES, Volume 3.