On the Road: When a brown bear shifter runs across his mate, he discovers a scarred soul in need of healing. As a brown bear who’s been be-spelled by witches and rescued by horsemen and demons, Madagascar has spent months recovering. He’s bored. When Kontra’s gang gathers the information they need to take out a facility holding and experimenting on shifters, he decides to help them. While there, Madagascar runs across his mate—a wolf shifter working as a janitor... who pulls a gun on them. After disarming and securing the man, they learn his name is Ishmael Cartwright, a shifter who’d been kidnapped and sold by a now-deceased councilman gone rogue. The experiments done on Ishmael have left him with little memory of his past, and he believes any recollections of him shifting are delusions brought on by the house fire that left scars on his back. With Ishmael believing the scientists saved him, can Madagascar find some way to break through his conditioning and win his mate?

Faerie horses should at least show up on time. That's Aidan's opinion, anyway. He's been waiting for the pooka all night, to catch it stealing apples from human orchards. This Magical Enforcement Division assignment's supposed to be easy — and Aidan could use the break, after a previous case gone badly wrong. But when the apple-thief pooka does show up, it takes the shape of a gorgeous young man ... who doesn't seem to mind being captured at Aidan's hands.Ink left his herd to seek out adventure, and he's found it in the form of a devastatingly handsome MED agent. He's always been up for a challenge, and Aidan Callahan is certainly that: gorgeous, powerful, and good at his job. Ink's perfectly happy to let Aidan put a hand — or an enchanted bridle — on him, especially with that note of command. It'll be simple and fun, a decadent magical one night stand ... and Ink knows they'll both enjoy it.But this night isn't simple. Ritual magic and Aidan's own complicated gifts...

To escape his abusive ex, Ben takes refuge in a barn owned by injured vet Ashton. Something about Ben makes Ashton feel whole again, but before they can ride into their future, they must confront Ben's past.

After a heart transplant and a bad breakup, Robin is ready to live a little. A job at Euro Pride Tours is the perfect adventure, and Johan is just what the doctor ordered. But Robin's ex joins the tour and could end their blossoming romance.

While on the run with evidence that could expose his criminal stepfather, Elliot meets Salvatore, a former soldier who now works as a bouncer at Broncos. But before they can pursue their attraction, they need to end the threat.

Can dairy farmer Foster and migrant worker Javi discover a dream they can share, despite their different backgrounds?

You don't have to die to get a second line, but it's easier than getting married.Second Line is a collection of short stories connected to The DuPage Parish Mysteries. It includes the following:"Housewarming"Dag and Eli host a housewarming party at their home in New Orleans—but not without a few bumps along the way. This story is set after Stray Fears."Housekeeping"Dag and Eli go about their lives while trying to avoid chores. This story is set after Cascade Hunger."Second Line"A series of vignettes leading up to Dag and Eli's wedding. This story is set after Lethal Control.Please note that the first two stories were distributed previously in various formats."Second Line" is exclusively available in this collection.

When mischievous neighbors the Jardonis boys take out half of Joey Pollard's house by an accidental fire, Joey is given the opportunity to use JD Lawson's spare bedroom. The two have been friends for years and Joey feels comfortable with the arrangement.Working remotely for a dishware company, Joey spends a lot of time at JD's house. Joey thinks the college coach is a nice guy and a total thirst trap. And he'd be fibbing if he didn't admit to having a secret attraction to the man. But Joey knows the sexy man is straight and only a friend. This doesn't mean Joey can't still have a hardcore crush on his roommate.Things become comfortable between the two men until JD throws a small gathering for a few friends. Unfortunately he runs late for his own event and Joey has to play host for a few hours. During these minimal hours Joey learns JD's dating and sexual history and ...Wait a minute! Is JD straight or queer? Are the guests at the evening party drunk and telling true...

Out of the Cage: When a law officer moves to a small town for a new start, the last thing he expects is coming face to face with the mystical. If Goliath Dickman hadn’t had the most loving and supportive parents he could ever imagine—and he’s seen plenty of depravity during his years on the force—he would have thought his parents hated him. After all, how could they have named him what they did? Goliath would never tarnish the memory of his beloved mother by saying such a thing out loud, however. So when the opportunity arises, he transfers to a deputy position in a small town. After losing his temper on the first day—thank goodness they’d been understanding guys—Goliath asks the others to call him Ollie, and he settles in at his new place in his new town. He runs across Earl Raukus at a local restaurant and finds himself enamored with the pretty, brown-eyed blond. Unfortunately, Goliath spots Earl laughing and chatting with a black-haired guy across the room, and his hopes are dashed. Imagine Goliath’s confusion when Earl continues flirting with him. Uncertain, he switches to his default—he clams up, responding curtly. Confused by the hurt that fills Earl’s eyes, Goliath tracks him down... and discovers something the town can’t possibly want getting out. Could the world of shifters truly be real, and what would be his place within it?

Three months ago David Stanton rescued a runaway kitten in the rain. Now he's got a scandalous feline shapeshifter living in his house, helping with his white-witch business, and making him smile. David is falling in love fast, but there's still the problem of Colin's past—and the secrets he's obviously keeping...

Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned reluctant B-movie regular who's sick of his failing career. So he gives up Hollywood for northern Idaho, far away from the press, the drama of LA, and the best friend he's secretly been in love with for years.There's only one problem with his new life: a strange young man only he can see is haunting his guesthouse. Except Benjamin Ward isn't a ghost. He's a man caught out of time, trapped since the Civil War in a magical prison where he can only watch the lives of those around him. He's also sweet, funny, and cute as hell, with an affinity for cheesy '80s TV shows. And he's thrilled to finally have someone to talk to.But Jason quickly discovers that spending all his time with a man nobody else can see or hear isn't without its problems — especially when the tabloids find him again and make him front-page news. The local sheriff thinks he's on drugs, and his best friend thinks he's crazy. But Jason knows...