Shadows of Fire—By Nina Pierce ALEXANDRA FLANAGAN didn't ask to be forced from her human existence as a chemistry student at the South Kenton University in the mountains of Northern California into the ungodly world of vampires. But thirty years ago, after nearly dying from a vicious vampire attack, that's exactly what happened. Saved by the blood of an ancient vampire, she unhappily walks among immortals—facing a hollow existence she never chose. REESE COLTON has been a vampire for centuries. A man of honor, he is part of an elite military operation known as RISEN that seeks out and eliminates rogue vampires who choose to break the unwritten codes of the immortals and not live complacently among the human population. Undercover as a firefighter at the South Kenton fire department, he and his team have been called in to investigate the unusual number of fires that have ended the lives of several humans—and vampires. When chemistry ignites passion, Reese and Alex find themselves embroiled in an affair that catches them both unaware. With the number of fires escalating and Alex's behavior increasingly suspect, Reese isn't sure whether to follow his heart or the clues. Will Reese find the answers to Alex's secrets in the Shadows of Fire? A Walk on the Wild Side—Julia Devlin After spending her thirtieth birthday with her parents, straight as an arrow Abby Simmons drowns her sorrows in a bottle of Jose Cuervo and a splash of margarita mix. All she wants is a little fun and excitement—one shot at being wild before she settles back into her regularly scheduled life. With a little liquid courage, Abby sets out to give herself the perfect gift—her bad boy neighbor, firefighter, Luke Marlow. When an intoxicated Abby shows up at his door, Luke isn't eager to accommodate a na