Healer's Fate (Paranormals of Arilase Book 1) *Previously published. Minor editorial changes. <br> <br><b>For her, he’ll break all the rules … but at what cost?</b> <br> <br>Corliss Rumdone is a healer, and thus valuable to her werewolf pack. But her parents are low in the pack hierarchy, so when no one’s ill, Corliss is ignored. Until the night the pack alphas attempt to force her to mate Raymond, a wolf with plans that don’t include a shy healer. She stands before the assembled pack … a bride with no groom. <br> <br>Liam Stanwood, son of the pack alphas, has spent his life looking out for shy Corliss as her friend. But now he’s about to claw their friendship wide open. To stop her from being humiliated before the pack by Raymond, Liam stakes a claim of his own … one that will shake the foundations of pack law, and set into motion a chain of deadly paranormal events. <br> <br>Corliss knows she shouldn’t allow Liam to claim her as his mate … but if she refuses him, can she survive the dark peril swirling around her? If she accepts, will he resent her for tearing the pack apart?
Routledge International Handbook of Psychopathy and Crime (Routledge International Handbooks) <p>For over two centuries, psychopathy has stood as perhaps the most formidable risk factor for antisocial behavior, crime, and violence. The <i>Routledge International Handbook of Psychopathy and Crime</i> presents the state-of-the-art on the full landscape of research on antisocial behavior that employs psychopathy as a central correlate. It is the largest and most comprehensive work of its kind, and includes contributions from renowned scholars from around the world. </p><br><p>Organized into five distinctive sections, this book covers the etiology of psychopathy; the measurement of psychopathy; the association between psychopathy and diverse forms of homicidal and sexual offending, including serial murder, sexual homicide, rape and child molestation; criminal careers and psychopathy; the role of psychopathy in criminal justice system supervision, including institutional misconduct, noncompliance, and recidivism. </p><br><p>This book is an essential resource for students and researchers in criminology, psychology, and criminal justice and will be of interested to all those interested in criminal behavior, sexual and violent crime, forensic psychology and forensic mental health.</p> Willows Haven (2 Book Series) <b>From Book 1:</b> Evelyn Brooks lives with the freedom only her kind can know—in her human form as a photographer, and in the skies as a peregrine falcon. When a stalker drives her from her home, Evelyn discovers a beautiful, wild sanctuary in North Carolina. After a bolt of magic knocks her from the sky, leaving her helpless, she realizes too late that danger has invaded her refuge. <br> <br>Park ranger Lawke Morgan’s day goes from bad to worse when his ex-wife unexpectedly drops off their 13-year-old daughter, Zoe, in the beginning of a dangerous storm. His life takes a turn for the bizarre after he finds an injured Peregrine falcon that transforms into a lovely woman. <br> <br>When his daughter is kidnapped by an Aztec priest, one who should have been dead for centuries, Lawke learns that Evelyn holds the key to the priest’s demands. Together they must confront blood sacrifices, defy ancient gods, and find a way to trust each other when Zoe’s life hangs in the balance. <br> <br><strong>Can a woman used to soaring amongst the clouds embrace love with a man firmly rooted on the ground?</strong> Shadow Kisses: A Zodiac Shifters Paranormal Romance Anthology Thrills and chills are in store for our alpha heroes and daring heroines this spooky October at the enchanted shop All Hallow’s Needs. Whether tricked or treated, our couples will discover that a shifter’s mate is in the stars… <br> <br>Shadow Kisses is a boxed set of ALL NEW short stories set in Zodiac Shifters, a collection of books with an astrological spin on love. From Aries to Virgo… discover all-new tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Our world features New York Times, USA Today, and other bestselling authors. <br> <br>Warning: Shadow Kisses is all about the sexy Zodiac Shifters who rendezvous for a sexy Halloween tryst. And it's our gift to you... <br> <br>Includes: <br>A Witch’s Haunting by Crystal Dawn <br>Moon Kissed by C.D. Gorri <br>Expect Me to Serve by McKayla Schutt <br>Reconciled by Beth Caudill <br>Tricked or Treated Dragon Mates by Dominque Eastwick and Melissa Thomas She's Not the One (Matthews Family Book 1) Chance Matthews never dreamed that his life would take a turn in a different direction. His home town never had any crime until now with the murder of Nicole. His girlfriend, Daphne Wallace, was accused of the murder. Did she really commit the murder or is she truly innocent? Who burned down the family's barn? The killer will keep you guessing. Creatures of the Night (Flash Fiction Challenge Book 2) Writers everywhere were issued a challenge—write an epic flash fiction story in under 1000 words. <br> <br>But there was a twist, it couldn’t be just any story. It had to tell the tale of a creature that haunts the night; one that lurks in the shadows; one that hides in dark places. <br> <br>Authors from the USA, UK and Canada met the challenge. <br> <br>From the submissions received fourteen writers were selected; some with already established writing careers, others who are breaking out and these are their first works. <br> <br>Within, you will find an eclectic collection of flash fiction that covers everything from the horrific to the humorous. There are real gems here—all waiting to scare you, thrill you, and make you laugh. Perhaps they’ll even make you wonder about what’s really going on out there while you’re asleep. <br> <br>There is much more here than you’ve bargained for—and you’ll think twice before extinguishing your lights. <br> <br>Read these stories in a safe place, preferably where you can bolt the doors and lock the windows, because tonight you will dream about Creatures of the Night. <br> <br>The winning stories and authors include are: <br> <br>■ Blood Money by Jay Raven <br>■ Demon Disease by Tina Hunter <br>■ The Full Treatment by Sarah Melton <br>■ When I’m Sixty Four by Matthew Stroescu <br>■ Paranoia by Marie Andreas <br>■ Hot Spell by R.L. Stuemke <br>■ Leprechauns on Ice by Stef Donev <br>■ Nightly Appetizers by Cynthia Latzko <br>■ Becoming Human by Heather Wildman <br>■ Signal To Noise by Paul Monks <br>■ Mistakes Bite by Tina Hunter <br>■ Weapons of Mass Destruction by Jay Raven <br>■ The Prisoner by Tammy Lynde <br>■ Eternal Moonless Night by Matthew Stroescu <br>■ Buttons Almighty by Sarah Melton <br>■ The Bridge Guardian by Beth Caudill <br>■ Quickening by Paul Monks <br>■ Foxhunt by M.L.D. Curelas <br>■ Redemption by J.A. Saare Creatures of the Night: Absolute XPress Flash Fiction Challenge #2