A demon plague is not a fun meet cute... Angie Jordan, powerful witch and psychic, should be focused on midterms and getting through college. Not hunting demons. That's a demon hunter's job. But when the hunter who saved her life as a child returns and asks a favor, Angie can't refuse. When that hunter brings her protégé, and he's gorgeous and has a sexy English accent... Well, that's just rude. Angie knows more about the demon realms than any witch should. Stopping those who would unleash a plague on her world is a calling she must answer. Even if that means doing a job she's not meant to do. She can't afford the distraction of a sexy accent and gorgeous eyes. Not if she wants to survive. Failure means the devastation and destruction of everything she holds dear. But success could cost her her soul.

The fate of her clan depends on the strength of her sword... In the land of the Fae, when clans go to war, destruction spreads throughout the realm. To prevent disaster, the clans fight ritual battles through single combatants. One warrior, standing between her people and utter devastation. Lilia knows that losing the coming fight will mean the end of her people. Everything rests on her shoulders, and her sword. Her ability to stand against the powerful magic of their greatest enemy. Because if her strength falters... Her people will die. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This story is also published in the collection HAUNTS AND HOWLS AND GUARDIAN SPELLS

Her future holds more danger, magic, and...cats than she anticipated. When Erica Randal learns her beloved aunt has disappeared, she rushes home, desperate to find her. But when she arrives, everything in her aunt's house appears normal. Except for the missing cats. No cats means big trouble. Instead of the simple explanation Erica hopes for, she discovers her aunt is not who she thought. Magic is real. Deadly enemies gather to overwhelm her world. And a powerful destiny awaits her. If she's brave enough to embrace it. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This story is also published in the collection HAUNTS AND HOWLS AND GUARDIAN SPELLS

A cold, foggy night in a graveyard. A mythical monster on the prowl. And only the magic he brought with him to help. Charles never thought he'd have to challenge his mentor and teacher, a wizard whose powers far exceeded his own. But when his teacher turns to the unthinkable, and bodies start piling up, Charles knows his time has run out. To end the violence, Charles must best his teacher in a battle of magic, trapped inside a mystical domain. The only way out... Victory. Or death. Publisher's Note: This book is also published in the collection HAUNTS AND HOWLS AND GUARDIAN SPELLS

Trouble with a Vengeance... In her seventh year as a magical Protector, Cary Redmond has faced down more world-ending, life-or-death situations than she cares to remember. And now that she's discovered she's not as ordinary as she thought, finding ways to not die is getting even tougher. Especially with all the enemies she's collected while saving good guys from bad guys. So when her latest job forces her to confront too many of these old enemies, Cary desperately wants to refuse. Unfortunately, walking away is not an option, thanks to more of that world-ending trouble so common in her life. With the help of her leopard shifter mate, Cary once again faces overwhelming odds in a quest to save the world. And hopefully not die.

Dare to tread where demons prowl... Hidden beneath the surface of the everyday world. Lurking in darkness. Haunting the shadows. Looming just outside the light. The demons call to the unwary, leaving the unsuspecting to fend off doom. Where demons cavort, heroes arise to battle the encroaching evil. Needing everything they've got. Magic. Will. Bravery. And hope for the return of the light. For lovers of spooky fantasy tales, don't miss this collection of five original contemporary fantasy stories from bestselling author Kat Simons, including an all new Demon Hunter story.

Follow, mere mortals, for here there be dragons...Beyond the mists of time. Through the thin veil between realms. Enter a world of dragons both old and new. Mystic beings of power and magic. Danger and strength. Wisdom and violence.Here, intrepid heroes venture into uncharted waters. Encountering creatures so powerful their legends span all of human history. Tread cautiously. For here there be dragons...In this latest Haunts and Howls collection of seven new contemporary fantasy stories, bestselling author Kat Simons delivers dragon tales from the quiet to the epic. From the truly deadly, to the sublime. Don't miss every delicious, dangerous adventure into the realms of dragons. Including a brand new Destiny Cats novella!

Trouble's in the Curses... Halfway through her test year as a magical Protector, Cary Redmond is starting to think she just might survive. With her leopard shifter mate at her side, she's even managed to enjoy parts of the journey. Then her latest job reveals trouble brewing in Faery. Trouble that could affect all the realms and seriously complicate her test year. The path of danger points to the English Faery court—and her former mentor, Jaxer. She wants to help her friend, even though their current relationship can best be described as complicated. But stepping into a realm made entirely of magic, when she's just discovered she can absorb magic, seems like a bad idea. Especially since she hasn't learned how to release that magic yet. With a world-ending threat looming, even Cary's bosses want her to go. And she won't be going alone. Both her mate and her mentor will be at her back. But to save the world this time, Cary has to...

See how it all got started. Cary Redmond is just an ordinary woman contemplating a new career when she gets "tricked" into the life of a magical Protector. A paying job, which is always good, but still, not exactly something she'd trained for. Her first year's introduction to magic and mystery proves eventful, and not always in a good way. But as Cary learns to survive her new job, she meets some of the most important people (and pets!) in her life. These are their stories... When Cary Met JaxerWhen Cary Met PicklesWhen Cary Met MarianneWhen Cary Met AngieWhen Cary Met Lucy

Welcome to the Azur Regent February brings calm and quiet to the Azur Regent. But for a sleep deprived Percy James, she could do with a little more excitement. Or a night's sleep. A full night's sleep would really help. With her baby niece sick and her sister losing her mind over the baby's first cold, Percy starts to feel like a walking zombie. She even starts imagining things with one of the few guests staying at the hotel. Percy prides herself on her cheerful work ethic. Seeing suspicious things where none exist proves she needs more than makeup to cover the circles under her eyes. Fortunately, working at a hotel comes with perks. A night of uninterrupted, undisturbed sleep will put Percy back to rights. Except nothing at the Azur Regent is ever that simple. Even a night's sleep.

Is one normal night out really too much to ask...? All Cary Redmond wants is to go on a date with her new leopard shifter boyfriend. Just one normal, ordinary date. Other people go on dates all the time. Cary and Deacon should be able to manage at least one. That shouldn't be too much to ask, right? Wrong. Being a magical Protector complicates everything in Cary's life, including her ability to have a life. Dating and getting to know her boyfriend's family of powerful shifters is stressful enough. The last thing she needs is constant disruptions and disaster. Unfortunately, Cary's life is always full of trouble. And when innocent people are in danger, Cary has to help. Stories in the anthology:Cary and Deacon (Try to) Go on a DateDate Night Take TwoThird Date's the CharmDinner with the Joneses

A store for the curious. Enter if you dare... Riley Anderson needs a job. Desperately. If she doesn't find paying work soon, her roommates will kick her out. And living on the streets of New York City as winter approaches...? Not appealing. The Wanted Ad for Friday's Curious Shop seems like the perfect opportunity. Pays well. Starts immediately. She even likes secondhand stores. Perfect. Even if the shop does feel a little...strange. But things get weird once she crosses the threshold. What's wrong with that customer? Why can't she go into the backroom unescorted? Why are her self-preservation instincts screaming to run? Doesn't matter. A job's a job. And Friday's Curious Shop is hiring. Everything will be just fine. Right? Author's Note: This novella is also published in the collection HAUNTS AND HOWLS WHERE DEMONS DWELL.

Ancient monsters beware... Joan has spent her life facing down the monsters that no one else can defeat. But the rise of dark, hungry beings in the fields of Ireland brings portents of something more ancient and deadly. A monster out of myth. And a plague of death that could destroy everything in its wake. Joan is all that stands between this rising evil and her home. Just her. Her sword. And her one true ally. All in a night's work, for a hero and her dragon.

Their world is not what it seems... Dylan Jones planned for this solar eclipse for two years. He got a prime site at one of the best locations in Oregon, and he intends to savor his last taste of freedom before he has to settled down and finish his Ph.D. thesis. He's at the festival for sun pictures and maybe some all-night sky watching. And if he can manage it, some much needed time in his leopard form. He's not there for a weekend fling. But the sexy genius in the site next to his proves too tempting to ignore. Something about Cat's scent calls to his leopard, pulling him in like catnip, and he just can't resist her. Catalina Donovan came to Oregon for the solar eclipse, and only the eclipse. Getting away from New York and the constant pressure from the tiger shifter males to choose a mate only increases her determination to enjoy the festival. And the super hot guy in the camp site next to hers only adds spice to her vacation. There's something...

When taking a vacation turns deadly... Everyone needs a break from real life, a little time away from work. Even conmen and assassins and thrill-seeking treasure hunters crave some down time. But no one escapes work for long. When dangers charge in to destroy all that hard won peace and the bullets start flying, the vacation comes to an end.And the deadly consequences begin. Exotic settings and fast-paced action fill this collection of five adventure thriller stories from bestselling author Kat Simons. With larger-than-life heroes, adventures only the brave risk, and a sly humor to balance all the bullets. Don't miss this action-packed, fun and thrilling beach read.