J R Rain

Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now in VAMPIRE DAWN, Samantha Moon tackles her most frightening case yet. Someone is leaving victims drained of blood, and all signs point to the killer not being a vampire. Meanwhile, Sam can't help but notice the changes coming over her son...fantastical changes that will leave her searching desperately for answers. As Sam tracks down a ruthless killer, and as her own humanity slips further and further away, an ancient relic holds a secret that will rock her world...and open up a whole new one.

Vampire Dawn

Boxed set of four #1 bestselling "Vampire for Hire" mystery novels, starring Samantha Moon―mother, wife, private investigator... vampire! MOON DANCE (Vampire for Hire #1) Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now the world at large thinks Samantha has developed a rare skin disease, a disease which forces her to quit her day job and stay out of the light of the sun. Working the night shift as a private investigator, Samantha is hired by Kingsley Fulcrum to investigate the murder attempt on his life, a horrific scene captured on TV and seen around the country. But as the case unfolds, Sam discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there is a reason why he survived five shots to the head. VAMPIRE MOON (Vampire for Hire #2) Samantha finds herself hunting down a powerful crime lord and protecting an innocent woman from her ruthless ex-husband―all while two very different men vie for her heart. And as the stakes grow higher and her cases turn personal, Samantha Moon will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent and bring two cold-blooded killers to justice―her own brand of justice. AMERICAN VAMPIRE (Vampire for Hire #3) Samantha receives a heartbreaking phone call from a very unlikely source: a five-year-old girl who's been missing for three months. Now on the hunt, Sam will use her considerable resources―including her growing supernatural abilities―to locate the missing girl before it's too late. And as she gets closer and closer to the horrible truth, she receives devastating news on the home front. Now with her world turned upside down, Samantha Moon is forced to make the ultimate choice of life and death. MOON CHILD (Vampire for Hire #4) Samantha is faced with an impossible decision―a decision that no mother should ever have to make. A decision that will change her life, and those she loves, forever. And through it all, Sam finds herself in a lethal game of vampire vs. vampire as a powerful―and desperate―enemy will stop at nothing to claim what he most desires.

Including Books 1-4 in the Vampire for Hire Series

Samantha Moon

H P Mallory

After nearly losing everything in the most recent battle with Cullen, Eva isn't sure how to pick up the pieces. First, there's Mayer: Yes, he was initially working for Cullen, but when push came to shove, he protected Eva. Indeed, it's only due to Mayer that Eva is even still free. Yet he also backstabbed her, so she isn't sure how she should feel towards him or whether she can or should ever trust him again. Then there's Mara-once Eva's best friend, now things are beyond rocky between the two mermaids. All Eva wants is to resolve this feud between them, but unless Eva agrees to return to Corsica, Mara doesn't want to talk. Then there's Eva's friendship with Wendy that's falling apart at the seams because Eva can't tell Wendy the truth about what and who she really is. Next up is Sawyer-that seems to be the only relationship in Eva's life that's going well. After surviving what they have together, Sawyer realizes what Eva means to him, but soon the question becomes whether it's a good time to discover what could exist between them? The answer appears to be 'no' since Cullen is still on the loose and Eva's heart is torn between the two men... Get your copy of the exciting conclusion of the Midlife Mermaid trilogy. Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel

A Mermaid to Remember

A K Alexander

First in the epic supernatural spy series by bestselling authors, J.R. Rain and A.K. Alexander! Audial telepath Kylie Cain works for a black ops branch of the United States government, called PSI (Psychic Sensory Intelligence). When a faction of rogue operatives who call themselves World Order Now kidnap eleven-year-old Hope Mitchell-a powerful girl who may be the link to other worlds-Kylie feels immediately drawn to the girl's energy and vows to save her. Her elite team of psychic spies soon discover that not only is Hope Mitchell an audial telepath, too, but the girl has another special gift-a gift that could change the courses of the past, present, and future. A gift that could open up worlds...and destroy them. ★★★★★"Really great, fast & fun ride! I really loved the psychic aspect. It was fascinating to me. I loved how each character had their own talents were grouped together so they complimented & enhanced each other. I also liked how their talents were like parts of their characters. I loved the sexual tension & all of the fun flirting that was there. I loved that there was depth to it, as well. I respected that. I loved the characters in so many ways. The humor was great, as was the intelligence & dialogue. It was a really total blast. There was also some intense, edge of your seat action with great surprises thrown in. I cannot wrap my brain around how some people have such talent that they can spin a complex web of themes together to enthrall their audience. Man, I wish I had that talent. I don't but I can certainly appreciate this gift in others as I did in this book. I bow to the authors!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"I loved this! I love any book that has a paranormal aspect in it. I have loved everything that I have read by both J.R. Rain and A.K. Alexander and this book was no different. In my opinion, this was a thrilling book filled with deceit, a bit of romance and danger at every turn. I definitely recommend reading." ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"WOW!! WHAT a great ride this book was. The story grabbed me from the very beginning and I did not want to put it down. This story is filled with adventure, intrigue, and sexual tension. Ready for the next book in the trilogy. I recommend this book!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"Wow! That ride was fast and furious! This story pulled me in from the beginning. Now I can't wait for the next book. Full of adventure intrigue, and sexual energy, this is my new favorite genre. Details and character-building just enough to get you involved, but not so much that you get bored! This story might just have bumped Samantha Moon and Jim Knighthorse as my favorite J.R. Rain series!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★"Wow! Rain and Alexander have teamed up and put together an all-new kind of paranormal thriller. I really love a quick-moving mystery that is deep enough to keep my attention and short enough to read in one sitting. Set aside an afternoon/evening, pop some corn and be prepared to be thoroughly entertained." ―Amazon reviewer

Hear No Evil

Matthew S Cox

Wealthy, reclusive families seldom hire private investigators for ordinary jobs. So when a woman from such a family asks Samantha Moon to locate her missing brother, the vampire detective suspects all is not quite as it seems. Indeed, it doesn't take her long to discover her suspicions prove valid, though she's not prepared for exactly how deep the rabbit hole goes: straight into the depths of madness. The trail to the missing brother leads her to bizarre people wielding ancient, unspeakable powers. The very fabric of reality strains to hold back the evil they attempt to unleash on the unsuspecting residents of Anaheim Hills, California. If Sam doesn't walk away from this case, she might just lose her sanity... but if she does, the world could be doomed. What's behind the sibling's disappearance? What are the Elder Gods? Find out in J.R. Rain's latest "Vampire for Hire" supernatural mystery!

A Samantha Moon Novel

Moon Elder

Latest in the #1 bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series! Dark Masters vs. Light Warriors Sam vs. Elizabeth The final battle begins! Samantha Moon would go to the ends of the Earth to stop Elizabeth-or into another world entirely. Fourteen years ago, her life forever changed, entwined with the darkest of dark vampires. From that night forward, Elizabeth has been part of her, ever a step ahead. However, the dark one grows impatient. Taking over modern Earth presents certain annoyances for a vampire army, like mortals with access to nuclear weapons. However, an alternate world much like ours from 2,000 years ago would be defenseless against her. Temptation proves too great; Elizabeth abandons Earth, bent on repeating the war of domination that sent her to the void a thousand years ago. Earth may be safe-for now-but Sam cannot stand by and let her enslave an entire dimension. With her daughter, son, and Max at her side, she seizes a rare opportunity to catch Elizabeth off guard. Now all she has to do is survive...

A Samantha Moon Paranormal Mystery Novel

Vampire Empress

Samantha Moon is back in her wildest tale yet! Dealing with one's greatest nemesis can be frustrating, but Samantha Moon is literally beside herself. From the moment Elizabeth escaped her mind prison, Sam and her family braced for the worst. With the plan now set in motion, only two things are known for sure: the plan is big, and it's going to be horrible. After tracking the dark masters down to the remote jungles of Venezuela, Sam and her crew rush there to prevent the apocalypse they're certain is brewing. Alas, problems abound. Not only are they facing a new type of vampire they've never seen before, Elizabeth gets the upper hand in a major way. Sam is thrust into a maze of alternate realities where she is forced to face an enemy far more dangerous than an ancient sorceress: herself. If she can't escape fast enough, Elizabeth will enslave an entire dimension.

Infinite Moon

I just found out I'm mated to my wolf shifter boyfriend, Alex... While that might not sound so bad-we can now read each other's thoughts. And maybe that doesn't sound so bad either-except for the fact that I'm a very private person and the only person I want inside my head is me... And, ahem... I also can't seem to keep my eyes or mind off a certain bear shifter named Lucas, who just accosted Alex and me in the woods. And these confusing feelings are the last thing I want Alex to know anything about! Even though Lucas is a jerk, something about him seems to appeal to my inner wolf. As if that weren't a big enough issue, there's also Lucas's father, Harvey, his pack leader. Harvey's not only a drunk and an abuser, but I'm pretty sure he's also guilty of murder. So, now it's up to me to prove that guilt and figure out what this attraction is that I can't seem to get past regarding Lucas. All in a day's work...

Dark Wolf

Paranormal Women's Fiction from #1 Amazon bestseller, J.R. Rain, and New York Times bestseller, H.P. Mallory! The women of Haven Hollow aren't your typical forty-something singles. Poppy's a gypsy who creates potions, Wanda's a witch, Fifi's a succubus, Libby's a zombie, Darla was once a ghost but now she's corporeal and Bailey's a medium. When they find themselves forming an unlikely friendship over potion-brewing and booze, Wanda decides their impromptu group needs a name. But, somehow, 'Flushed and Forty, ' 'The Haven Hollow Hoochies, ' and 'The Witchy Winos' aren't exactly cutting it. When Hellcat, Wanda's feline familiar, starts stealing sips of various libations, Poppy tries to bat him away and accidentally knocks an experimental potion into her drink. Seizing an opportunity, the cantankerous cat immediately swallows down Poppy's beverage and... vanishes! As soon as they realize Hellcat is no longer in the house, it will become a mad dash to try and find him in order to reverse whatever magic Poppy inadvertently subjected him to. And somewhere along the way, they just might find a fitting title for their boozy bunch. Please Note: The Black Cat Cocktail Club was first published in the Seasoned Magic anthology (no longer available) but now has considerable changes and content added.

A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novella: (Remarkable Remedies)

The Black Cat Cocktail Club

Action-packed and unforgettable, Princess of Lost Memories introduces an epic new fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer Armentrout. Welcome to the Second Land, a battle-torn world of animal-people, elves, sorcerers, and upheaval... Elle Takra is a princess, the last heir to the Takra throne in a far-off place known as the Second Land. Having grown up in the First Land, Elle doesn't know she's a princess. All she does know is that she's in love with a man named Simon and she intends to make Simon her husband, whether he agrees or not! Elle's best friend, Sasha, does know the truth-a truth she's been keeping from Elle for the entirety of their friendship. Sasha isn't the twenty-two-year-old she pretends to be. Instead, she's an eighty-four-year-old Elf who acts as Elle's protector and has from the moment Elle was born. Sasha knows there are too many people in the Second Land who want Elle dead. She just isn't sure who-something she'll soon learn when Elle and Simon are kidnapped and forced to return to the Second Land. But Elle and Simon aren't the only 'First Landers' who find themselves stranded in a foreign place, surrounded by enemies. Enter Patch Keaton who washes up on unfriendly shores after a freak storm destroys his sailboat. Lost, confused, and eager to return home, Patch's destiny becomes intertwined with Elle's in the most unfortunate of circumstances...

Princess of Lost Memories

Eight "Vampire for Hire" short tales from USA TODAY bestselling author, J.R. Rain! Included in this collection: "Vampire Requiem" - Samantha Moon gets up close and personal with her dead ex-husband's mistress, Nancy, who might be a woman who knows too much. "Moon Love" - Samantha Moon and Kingsley Fulcrum set their sites on a romantic weekend getaway to Big Bear, California, only to find themselves on the hunt for a runaway boy. With darkness descending and the temperatures dropping-and one little boy alone in the wilderness-Samantha Moon decides to call in the cavalry. Or, as Jim Knighthorse likes to say, the "big guns." "Moon Musings" - Samantha Moon is back and... blogging? Turns out the vampire mama has a lot to say on the subject of life, death, and fighting demons. And what better outlet than in an anonymous blog? For those who want to know what's really on a vampire's mind... "Moon Memories" - He's a new client with lots of questions. She's a vampire feeling oddly chatty. Is he ready for the answers? "Moon Quiz" - It's a quiz in a magazine, meant to entertain and perhaps kill some time in a dentist's waiting room. But what happens when a real vampire takes the same quiz? "Moon Beast" - Something's leaving behind mysterious footprints at a Southern California park. And not just any footprints. Massive, bloody prints... "Vampire Widow" - Tammy Moon hears a distant, telepathic cry for help... and convinces her mother, Samantha Moon, to go on a road trip deep into the heart of the Mojave desert to help something ancient... and massive. "Moon Maze" - A young man hires Sam to look into the origins of a childhood monster. With the help of her real-life werewolf boyfriend, Sam digs into the mystery... and follows the trail of clues deep underground.

Eight Vampire for Hire Stories

Moon Shots

Chanel Smith

Sherlock Holmes and Watson are back! Someone or something is killing men in London, leaving behind bodies drained of blood and bite marks upon their necks. Faced with the possibility that London is under a vampire attack, Sherlock Holmes is asked by Scotland Yard to help uncover the true killer―or killers. It doesn't take long for Sherlock to sniff out a trail that leads to a bar along St. Katherine Docks. Shortly after that, the bar's owner goes missing. The game is very much afoot. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson join the hunt for the man... and in the process come across an improbable ring of immortal spies, of which the duo are soon recruited into. It is a cat and mouse game, with Sherlock and Watson as the bait. But with London's most famous detective on the case, it's not a matter of if the killer will be caught... but when.

Sherlock Holmes and the Vampire's Kiss

Tony Healey

Curiosity Quills Press brings together bestselling authors like J.R. Rain, Tony Healey, A.W. Exley, and more to create a spine-tingling, mind-blowing, quirky collection of short stories in their first ever, annual Curiosity Quills: Primetime Anthology. 10% of every purchase will go straight to animals in need. The CQ team has selected humane societies on both the East and West coast that spend well and do not stray from their "no-kill" policies. Included Short Stories: - And Death Shall Have No Dominion - K.H. Koehler - Cyber Cowboy - James Wymore - Dark Orb - Tony Healey - Ephemera - Gerilyn Marin - The Fridge - J.R. Rain - Ghost Placers - Nina Post - Gothic Gwen - A.W. Exley - How I Killed the Drama - Mike Robinson - Mad Science - Sharon Bayliss - On the Rocks - William Vitka - Razor Child - Michael Shean - Sinergy - A.E. Propher & Grace Eyre - Tell Us Everything - Randy Attwood - The Caw - Eliza Tilton - The Damned and the Dangerous - Michael Panush - The Last Carnivale - Vicki Keire - The Milgram Battery - Matthew Graybosch - The Notebook - Randy Attwood - The Pearl - Rand B. Lee - Trevor - Nathan Yocum

Primetime

Curiosity Quills

Paranormal Women's Fiction from #1 Amazon Bestseller, J.R. Rain, and New York Times Bestseller, H.P. Mallory! A Haven Hollow Novel After spending a couple of months in the quaint town of Haven Hollow, Oregon, I'm settling in and things are looking up. My shop, Poppy's Potions, is successful, I've got a best friend in ghost-hunter, Marty Zach and I'm dating the local Sasquatch, Roy Osbourne. My eleven year old son, Finn, is doing well in school and everything seems to be blue skies and golden sunshine. Until my resident ghost, Darla, shatters a vial of Mystic Veil, a powerful potion that opens the door to the Astral Plane, inviting a migratory ghost, the Todhchaí, into Haven Hollow. It's not soon after that two centaur girls go missing, followed by a werewolf boy. And by missing, I mean it's as if the air simply swallowed them, because there's no trace of the children anywhere. That's when Fox Aspen, monster hunter, appears in Haven Hollow. With the story that he's meant to apprehend the Todhchaí, Fox introduces me to the world of the fae and some very unsavory characters. Meanwhile, the local monster council won't do anything about the missing children, so I take matters into my own hands, never imagining how personal this case is about to become... Be sure to check out all the series taking place in Haven Hollow: Poppy's Potions Wanda's Witchery Hallowed Homes (Coming Soon!) Spook Society (Coming Soon!) Princess Procedural (Coming Soon!)

Faerie Enchantment

Paranormal Women's Fiction from #1 Amazon Bestseller, J.R. Rain, and New York Times Bestseller, H.P. Mallory A Haven Hollow Novel Time to walk softly and carry a big stake... I had it all. A powerful coven. A charming Victorian mansion. A sexy car. A couture closet. Credit cards up the wazoo, and an endearing familiar. Actually, scratch that, Hellcat would never be described as 'endearing'. More like: the bane of my existence. So, I almost had it all. Then a vampire came along and ruined it when he turned me into a Blood Witch. Now, I've been kicked out of my coven, kicked out of the mansion, I have no credit to speak of, the Lexus is a thing of the past and, not only am I driving something from the 80s, but it's also unapologetically yellow. And rusted. But the biggest kicker of all? I'm still stuck with Hellcat. Even though my luck has too much in common with a toilet, if Wanda Depraysie is anything... it's determined. Determined to make a go of things all by myself-determined to start over. So, I pack up the few items I can actually call my own and I move to the only place that doesn't fall under coven ownership-a little town in Oregon called Haven Hollow. Imagine my surprise when I find out a gypsy has already taken up residence in this afterthought of a town. Well, no worries, witch magic trumps gypsy magic and I'll make short work of her. After all, Haven Hollow is way too small for the two of us. No, the gypsy won't be an issue. It's my new landlord who's going to be the death of me... possibly quite literally. Why? Because he's none other than the vampire who turned me into a Blood Witch in the first place, thereby ruining my life. Lorcan Rowe is the most infuriatingly smug, irritatingly determined and offensively nosy person I've ever met and if my magic were functioning correctly, I'd hex him into oblivion. But, that's just it-my magic is on the fritz. And that won't do-especially when I need to open my enchanted clothing store, Wanda's Witchery, yesterday. When my fabrics go missing at the same time that my magic stops working, I can only blame one person: Lorcan. Well, that vampire is about to learn a very valuable lesson-you don't mess with a witch, blood or otherwise, because when the going gets tough, the tough get a really sharp stake. Be sure to check out all the series taking place in Haven Hollow: Poppy's Potions Wanda's Witchery Hallowed Homes (Coming Soon!) Spook Society (Coming Soon!) Princess Procedural (Coming Soon!)

Cashmere Curses

First in the lightning-fast "Chasing Demons" series of supernatural thrillers! What if you were the only person standing between a demon and the destruction of the largest city in the United States? Graham Kincaid was an angel. But, after he broke one of Heaven's rules, he was kicked out and found himself on earth, acting as Heaven's emissary. His task? To chase down rotten souls escaped from Hell. Graham has been hunting such souls for centuries, and he's the best at what he does. But his newest job isn't quite so cut and dry... This time, instead of pursuing a runaway human soul, Graham is after an escaped demon-one that's out for blood. Kraven isn't just any demon-not only is he one of the most powerful, but he also has aspirations for greatness. Kraven intends to open a portal in the middle of New York City in order to create a literal hell on earth-one he'll be ruling. Obviously, Graham can't let that happen. And when Kraven starts targeting a human woman to whom Graham finds himself inexplicably attracted, the case becomes personal. Soon, it becomes a race against time as Graham not only has to locate Kraven in a city of over eight million, but he'll also have to stop the demon from enacting a ritual that will destroy the city and all its inhabitants... Let the hunt begin.

A Good Versus Evil Paranormal Thriller

Hell On Earth

America's favorite mermaid detective is back! Alexis Silver returns in her biggest adventure yet! Even immortal beings need to get away from it all. Mermaid Alexis Silver can tolerate only so many years living primarily on dry land before it's time for a nice long swim. While she loves her work as a private investigator, a few nail-biter jobs in a row calls for some time off. She leaves everything behind-literally-and dives into the ocean, planning to take a month off, cruising around Central America. What's the point of vacationing without seeing new things? Soon after arriving in Panama, curiosity pulls her to shore. A not-so-chance meeting with a vampire thrusts her straight into the middle of otherworldly chaos. It's a challenge working a case when all her possessions are thousands of miles away, but not having a phone, money, or a comfortable outfit is the least of her problems. She can't stop the dark masters' plans entirely, but she might be able to save one guy... if he doesn't kill her first. Either way, Alex Silver is going to need a vacation from her vacation.

Silver Crucible

For as long as I can remember, I've known things I have no way of knowing-it's almost like getting little whispers from the future, little hints about what's going to happen... When I receive an email from an unknown sender about a little town called Marshall Heights, I can't seem to shake the feeling that I'm meant to move there. Fast forward a few weeks and I find myself starting over in this postage-sized town. And when I happen to see him loading groceries into an old truck, I'm shocked speechless. I've been in love with Torsten Black ever since he left me with no explanation eight years ago. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought of him. So, to see him here, now, in this Podunk town... it has to be fate. But, Torsten isn't as happily surprised to see me. Instead, he appears to be haunted by his past-a past full of secrets and lies. Torsten insists he's not the same man he used to be. He also insists that I'm not safe in Marshall Heights-something which becomes abundantly clear when Torsten's brother, Skarde, a full-blown Viking warrior come from another realm, suddenly shows up in my apartment and tries to murder me. Realizing I'm not the witch he thinks I am, Skarde releases me and then demands I join his cause-a cause I know and want nothing to do with. Even if Skarde is just as gorgeous as his brother, he's a loose cannon. Whereas Torsten is dark and brooding, Skarde is cocky and demanding. The two can't stand each other and, at this point, I'm starting to agree with them both. Regardless, now I'm not only involved in something I don't understand, I'm in over my head. In over my head = Viking wolf shifters, jealous and vengeful goddesses, and the start of the first of three winters which will doom mankind. Learning I possess the blood of the Valkyrie (from Odin) as well as the blood of the witches (from Freya), I'm straddling the line between both pantheons of gods. Stuck in the eye of the storm, I have no idea how to get out...

The Viking Wolf

Two years ago, a man broke into James Blakely's apartment and shot him in his sleep, killing him instantly. Dead and confused, James discovers he has a choice: he can move on into the afterlife, or he can stay behind. Unfortunately, since James has done some very bad things, moving on into the afterlife can only mean one thing: the fires of Hell. Or so he thinks. Forgoing eternal damnation, James instead chooses to haunt his old apartment building. Now James' days are mostly spent visiting his daughter and ex-wife, welcoming new neighbors, and talking to those who can see the dead. It's a simple, peaceful life, but with each passing day, James discovers something more and more alarming: memories of his former life-and even his own identity-begin slipping away. Faced with the prospect that he is rapidly deteriorating into a state of nothingness, James sets out to save his eternal soul. With the help of his daughter and a world-class medium, his journey to peace and forgiveness will not be an easy one, especially for a ghost who still wishes to be a father-and who fears he is destined for a fiery Hell as punishment for sins he cannot remember. As James begins uncovering the devastating secret that connects his soul to earth, he will soon learn that even in death life has a few surprises...

J R Rain

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