Jessica Wayne

She will change the world…if it doesn’t destroy her first. Anastasia's life just sucker punched her. She'd finally had it all. A home away from parents who never wanted her… The love of the boy next door… And then BAM. Right hook to the cheek. After being ripped from her world and thrown into another, she's forced to face truths that should have been impossible. One: magic is very, very real. Two: if she hopes to survive long enough to make it back to Dakota, she must learn to wield said magic against creatures that make monsters under the bed look like cuddle buddies. And three? There's a man hunting her…and he's been after her since the day she was born. Grab your copy today and find out what happens when you stop letting others define you. just Please note: This series is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. This is the first book in a completed five-book series.

She was the hunter. Now, she's the prey. Detective Rainey Astor has run headfirst into danger for as long as she can remember. Her trip to Salem was no different, and although she and Elijah are back in Billings, nothing could have prepared them for the repercussions they will face upon their return home. Determined to get back to normal despite the fact that everything's changed, Rainey dives back into work at the same time bodies of dead witches start popping up all over town. Their ritualistic style murders scream sacrifice, but there's something darker at work, something far more sinister than Rainey or Elijah could have anticipated. As someone begins beckoning to Rainey from the shadows, drawing her closer and closer into their web, she unearths a horrible truth that will alter her irrevocably. And soon she will discover, not even Elijah can shield her from what's to come. Picking up from Blood Hunt's explosive cliffhanger ending, Blood Captive turns the tables for Rainey and Elijah as they go from being the hunters to the hunted. This series is perfect for fans of J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood, Lynsay Sands Argeneau Novels, Linsey Hall’s Shadow Guild, L.J. Smith’s The Vampire Diaries, or the TV show The Originals.

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Hunting vampires is her legacy. Detective Rainey Astor walks a dangerous line between the human and supernatural worlds.  As a vampire hunter, she’s a formidable opponent, having killed hundreds of their kind.  Yet, when her latest foray into the supernatural world goes terribly wrong, she finds herself rescued by the very creature she’s vowed to kill. Elijah Hawthorne is unlike any vampire Rainey has ever met.  His sexy as hell exterior hides a tortured soul seeking redemption.  Rainey knows she should avoid him at all costs, but fate has other plans.  Together, they’re forced down a twisted path of ancient revenge and tainted love. With Elijah guarding her back, Rainey must protect her heart, because giving in could mean a death sentence for them both. But if they don’t discover the hidden identity of their enemy before the clock runs out, she’s as good as dead anyway. 

Seattle is in ruins. Just when she thought they were one step ahead of their enemy, Anastasia discovers he's destroyed the city she once called home. To make matters worse, Brutes have invaded the streets searching for her while she and Dakota seek the answers they need to stop him once and for all. But when Vincent discovers Anastasia's weakness and leverages it against her, Anastasia is forced to face the very real possibility that they don’t have what it takes to stop him. Not this time. Picking up from Birth Of The Phoenix's epic cliffhanger, Death Of The Phoenix puts Anastasia and Dakota on the path to revenge. Grab your copy of this fantasy romance today!

“I will bleed you dry until there’s not a drop of magic left in your body.” Delaney thought her life couldn’t get any more complicated. After all, what could possibly top coming back from the dead? But when an ancient witch sets her sights on obtaining the magic running through her veins, Delaney realizes quickly that coming back was the easy part. Now, she must fight to stay breathing. Cole’s heart began beating again the moment Delaney Astor reappeared. When she’s ripped away from him in the blink of an eye, the last rational part of his brain snaps, and all that matters is getting her back. Regardless of what it costs him. But it’s no longer just Delaney’s life on the line. And as these two will soon discover, the price might be well beyond anything they can pay. Picking up from Curse of the Witch’s heart-wrenching cliffhanger, Blood of the Witch will see Delaney and Cole into territory they’ve never explored. Perfect for fans of Kelly St. Clare, Jennifer Ashley, Jaymin Eve, or anyone who loves shifter romance with a twist.

Her death was just the beginning. Two years trapped between the living and the dead would make anyone jumpy. But soon Delaney realizes the shadows surrounding her are more than light casting shapes upon the wall. Someone is hunting her, and they won't stop until she's back in the ground. Cole left his heart in an alley two years ago when he walked out covered in the blood of a hunter he would have died to protect. Now that she's back from the dead, he's determined to keep his distance. After all, if he lost control once it could happen again. When Delaney's life is threatened, Cole knows he can't ignore the call. Even if answering it could mean death for them both. Shifter meets witch in this epic battle for the soul of Delaney Astor. Perfect for fans of Lynsay Sands, Kelly St. Clare, McKenzie Hunter, and Jennifer Ashley, Curse Of The Witch will take you on a brand new adventure with characters you know and love.Her death was just the beginning. Two years trapped between the living and the dead would make anyone jumpy. But soon Delaney realizes the shadows surrounding her are more than light casting shapes upon the wall. Someone is hunting her, and they won't stop until she's back in the ground. Cole left his heart in an alley two years ago when he walked out covered in the blood of a hunter he would have died to protect. Now that she's back from the dead, he's determined to keep his distance. After all, if he lost control once it could happen again. When Delaney's life is threatened, Cole knows he can't ignore the call. Even if answering it could mean death for them both. Shifter meets witch in this epic battle for the soul of Delaney Astor. Perfect for fans of Lynsay Sands, Kelly St. Clare, McKenzie Hunter, and Jennifer Ashley, Curse Of The Witch will take you on a brand new adventure with characters you know and love.

I accidentally freed the king of all dragons. As an intern for the world's only supernatural library, it's my job to make sure nothing inside the books gets out. Unfortunately, I suck at it. Blame it on too much pumpkin spice, but one rainy afternoon, I somehow manage to conjure a literal book boyfriend. Aries is fire. And I mean that in the very real sense of the word. Not just the ripped abs and a jaw that could cut steel, but the fire-breathing, flame-inducing, might-burn-this-freaking-building-to-the-ground kind of heat. The attraction between us is undeniable. The danger? Even more tangible. Because the king of dragons isn’t the only creature I’ve unleashed. In the hushed stacks of the library, something stalks. No story is complete without a villain–and I’ve just met mine. Unless Aries and I can reverse the damage, there will be no happily ever after. Not for us. Get your copy of this steamy paranormal romance featuring a grumpy dragon king, a clumsy librarian, and a secret library whose stories hold real and dangerous power.

Barbarian. Beast. Murderer? On the surface, my life looks picture perfect. Journalist for the New York Times. Engaged to one of the city’s most eligible bachelors. Loving family. Great friends. But, as it turns out, looks can be deceiving. When my entire future is ripped away, I choose the one spot on the map that might just be my ticket back into the good life—this time, with a byline on the front page. And one less jerk by my side. The tiny town of Midnight Hollow is quaint, picturesque—and boasts a trail of murders just begging to be solved by yours truly. Everything is going to plan until tall, dark, mysterious, and sexy comes stomping into my life–literally. Sutton Hale is the beginning of the end for me. Bewitched by his charm, I don’t realize I’m in too deep until it’s too late to escape. Midnight Bewitched is the first book in a slow-burn paranormal romance where nothing is as it seems. Journey with us to Midnight Falls but be warned: this town has secrets its inhabitants are determined to keep hidden.

I came to Midnight Falls to reclaim my life. The plan was simple. Solve murders, then return to New York and show my cheating bastard ex what he lost. If only it had been that easy. Instead of solving murders, I committed them. Instead of returning home, I'm trapped in murdery Midnight Falls right along with the pack. And instead of showing my ex what he's missing, I ended up falling head-over-heels for a suspected murderer who has made it clear he’ll die before ever letting me go. Sutton is the one person I’ll sacrifice everything to save–and the witch who cast this curse knows it too. In fact, she’s banking on it. Her revenge has always been about making Sutton suffer. And now she will. Because Sutton Hargrave’s greatest weakness is me. The third and final book in Wayne & Hildenbrand's Mated by Midnight series is going to push Serenity and Sutton to the brink. So, grab a drink, a blanket, and get ready. Because Midnight Falls will never be the same.

Barbarian. Beast. Murderer? On the surface, my life looks picture perfect. Journalist for the New York Times. Engaged to one of the city’s most eligible bachelors. Loving family. Great friends. But, as it turns out, looks can be deceiving. When my entire future is ripped away, I choose the one spot on the map that might just be my ticket back into the good life—this time, with a byline on the front page. And one less jerk by my side. The tiny town of Midnight Hollow is quaint, picturesque—and boasts a trail of murders just begging to be solved by yours truly. Everything is going to plan until tall, dark, mysterious, and sexy comes stomping into my life–literally. Sutton Hale is the beginning of the end for me. Bewitched by his charm, I don’t realize I’m in too deep until it’s too late to escape. Midnight Bewitched is the first book in a slow-burn paranormal romance where nothing is as it seems. Journey with us to Midnight Falls but be warned: this town has secrets its inhabitants are determined to keep hidden.

Meeting Sutton Hargrave was the beginning of the end for me. My journalistic—fine, nosy—nature has led me a lot of places. Without question, Midnight Falls is definitely the craziest. Get in, get out. That was the plan. But now, thanks to a vengeful witch, I find myself trapped alongside an entire pack of werewolves—because apparently, they’re real. And the sexy, mysterious Sutton Hargrave seems to think I’m the key to freeing us all. If I want to do that, I’ll have to face more than just a witch out for revenge. I’ll have to let go of the one man who actually claims to love me. Even if it kills me to set him free. If you enjoy Jaymin Eve, Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, Kelly St. Clare, Shannon Mayer, Leia Stone, Linsey Hall or slow-burn shifter romance, this is the series for you!

I ran from my cruel fiancé…and found myself in the arms of three powerful shifters. When I throw myself at the mercy of the Ringmaster in No Man’s Land, I’m only seeking temporary refuge. A place to hide from the corruption and death that waits for me back home. Three months. That’s all I have until the protection the circus provides me expires. My bodyguards? Three shifters who look at me like they want to eat me for dinner. They want my body. My heart. And even as the attraction I feel for them is stronger than anything I’ve ever felt, neither of those are mine to give. Not anymore. The past I’m running from still holds me captive. But in the arms of my protectors, I’ve never felt more free. ** Protect Me is a spicy standalone paranormal romance in the Immortal Vices and Virtues universe. You can expect 'touch her and I'll unalive you' vibes and three growly mates who will do anything to keep her. Mature themes will be present. Reader discretion is advised. **

I'm the prize to be won. But the game is far deadlier than I could have ever imagined. I'm the first daughter born to a royal in centuries. Which means that my entire life has been laid out for me since the moment I was born…including who I am to marry. Unfortunately, my heart has always belonged to another. A man who has never spoken a word to anyone. His body built for war, he's the head of our guard…the shadow who tracks my every move. When my world comes crumbling down around me and I'm forced to flee the only home I've ever known, he's at my side. However, the secrets he harbors are far deadlier than anything I could have predicted. And as we're both propelled toward destinies that are completely out of our control, I'm forced to face the very real possibility that the man I've been in love with for years may not be the hero I've always believed him to be. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, C.N. Crawford, Laura Thalassa, Stacey Marie Brown, and Sarah J. Maas. This high-stakes romantic fantasy is intended for readers 18+ due to adult situations and violence.

I am a champion. A princess of Atlantis. And I will not cry. Coral's entire life has been leading up to the moment where she will take her place as Atlantis's Champion. To be a Champion is an honor. A privilege. Even if it means an eternity of seclusion beneath the surface of the sea. So when she arrives at the ceremony where she will claim her title, Coral is not expecting to come face-to-face with a man who makes her want to question everything she's been told. His future is in the caves. Hers in the sea. To turn toward each other would be to turn their backs on everyone and everything they've ever known. But does Coral really wish to spend her last few nights of freedom denying herself the one thing she's ever dared to want? Perfect for fans of sirens, centaurs, magic, and forbidden love, Rise Of The Champion is a powerful story about choosing your own fate even if it means sacrificing everything.

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He can have my body but never my heart. Sold into a life of subjection, my fate has never been mine to control. I'm a princess in name only, a pawn to be sacrificed when it serves the crown. As word of a coming war spreads throughout the land, the king contracts with a man whose brutal reputation surpasses those coming for the throne. The brute agrees to defend the kingdom, but at a steep price--me. While our union will ensure the safety of my people, I’m not certain of my own. It is rumored that peace and mercy are not familiar words to the man I'm to marry-a man with an angry golden gaze that follows my every move. Against all odds, I find myself drawn to him even as he seems determined to forget I exist. However, the more secrets I unearth, the more my terror grows…not of him…but of what I am willing to become in order to be exactly what he needs: a queen. The first in a pulse-pounding fantasy romance that is perfect for anyone who loves epic adventure, a massive world, and an incredible love story that defies all odds.

In No Man’s Circus, the Ringmaster controls everything–even me. Every evening, I’m forced to perform. High above a crowd of supernaturals, I fly on my lyra. Never high enough to escape my captor. And when the lights go down and the audience goes home, it’s just him and me. I shouldn’t enjoy it. This obsession he has with me. But as a hybrid in a world where power is king, I’m nothing special. Except when his eyes are on my body. He’s a beast whose strength is unparalleled, a creature who demands my obedience, but even as the twisted parts of me are drawn to him, I refuse to be broken. He’ll have to kill me first. Slay Me is a steamy standalone paranormal romance set in the Immortal Vices and Virtues world. Every book is a guaranteed happily ever after with a satisfying ending and no cliffhangers. For mature readers 18+ due to language, sexual situations and violence.

There is a war coming. And it will change everything. For Sienna Faremin, staying alive has been merely a byproduct of the torture she received for over a decade. Running one mission after another for the Magick council, she is nothing more than their personal assassin, leaving her hands bloodier than most. ​When she's tasked with killing a man believed to be the last surviving member of a Guardian family, Sienna accepts, only to discover the man she's supposed to kill is none other than Daxon Ward, one of only two survivors she saved the night the Guardian academy burned to the ground. As she dives deeper into the truth behind the attack, Sienna discovers a web of lies and deceit carefully woven into place in order to cover a deadly plot that would change the realm...forever.