Talons Series by Mandy M. Roth, Michelle M. Pillow, Sydney Somers, Jaycee Clark, Shannon Stacey

TALONS a compelling assortment of five stories, soaring to new heights of passion with shape-shifting birds of prey... moreTALONS a compelling assortment of five stories, soaring to new heights of passion with shape-shifting birds of prey. Take flight with:> a king who must take a mate in order to save his people, finding her in the unlikeliest of places; > a princess whose destined mate is a falcon commander she's previously tormented; > a man locked in a cage for fifty years now hunting revenge; > a legendary firebird a Collector seeks for his private collection; and > a raven shifter who delivers death with the simplest touch. No feat is too high for these lovers contending with both enemies and their own hearts, in the end waging the most dangerous battle of all - the battle of love.---TALONS anthology includes:King of Prey by Mandy M. Roth (King of Prey series, book 1)Seize the Hunter by Michelle M. Pillow Caged Desire by Sydney SomersFirebird by Jaycee ClarkKiss Me Deadly by Shannon Stacey less

Paranormal Bird Shifter Romance In a place where realms combine and portals open passages to the unknown, a prophecy speaks of fertility being restored to his people through the taking of King Kabril’s mate. The prophecy neglects to mention she lacks something vital to his kind—wings. Kabril, King of the Buteos Regalis has no interest in taking a human mate. His kind believes humans are dirty, vile creatures who rely on machines to lift them into the air... moreParanormal Bird Shifter Romance In a place where realms combine and portals open passages to the unknown, a prophecy speaks of fertility being restored to his people through the taking of King Kabril’s mate. The prophecy neglects to mention she lacks something vital to his kind—wings. Kabril, King of the Buteos Regalis has no interest in taking a human mate. His kind believes humans are dirty, vile creatures who rely on machines to lift them into the air. The last place he wants to go in search of his mate is Earth, but he’s left no choice. Never did he expect to find love on a planet with one moon, people who lack wings and a stubborn vixen who makes his heart soar. When he does, he fears the truth about who and what he truly is will steal it away. Little does he know his enemies fully intend on doing the taking. less

Princess Ari knows it’s her time to marry and has picked out several suitable men in her mind—none of which are Falcoan Army Commander, Rurik of the Fifth. Who cares if he’s sexy and all the women want him? The man tormented her when they were children, causing her untold humiliations. Luckily, there is really no need to worry about such a match. Shifters cannot rule and Rurik is a natural born falcon shifter. But it would seem fate has other ideas... morePrincess Ari knows it’s her time to marry and has picked out several suitable men in her mind—none of which are Falcoan Army Commander, Rurik of the Fifth. Who cares if he’s sexy and all the women want him? The man tormented her when they were children, causing her untold humiliations. Luckily, there is really no need to worry about such a match. Shifters cannot rule and Rurik is a natural born falcon shifter. But it would seem fate has other ideas. This book was first published in “Talons”, a multi-author print anthology, and in a matching ebook collection as “Talons: Seize the Hunter”. less

Originally released in 2006When a mysterious wooden crate is delivered to her door, Eve Blake is intrigued by the massive golden eagle inside. As a vampire, she’s all too familiar with creatures being more than they appear, yet nothing prepares her for the shapeshifter’s true form. Suspecting the dangerous immortal was locked away for a reason, Eve is reluctant to release him, no matter how fiercely she craves his touch... moreOriginally released in 2006When a mysterious wooden crate is delivered to her door, Eve Blake is intrigued by the massive golden eagle inside. As a vampire, she’s all too familiar with creatures being more than they appear, yet nothing prepares her for the shapeshifter’s true form. Suspecting the dangerous immortal was locked away for a reason, Eve is reluctant to release him, no matter how fiercely she craves his touch.Wrongfully imprisoned, Logan has spent half a century plotting his revenge against those who condemned him to spend eternity in a South American rain-forest. But with one look at the alluring female who holds his freedom in her hands, -- vengeance quickly becomes the farthest thing from his mind.Even if he can win her trust -- and her heart -- his past won’t release him without a fight. less

Legend has it firebirds bring both good fortune and destruction, Reen has become an expert at both… Reen is an expert at destruction and annihilation. She’s a Hunter, an elite, one of their best assassins, she’s also a legendary firebird—a creature of lore. Saker, a member of the Falcon order, is her soul mate from a bloody past she desperately tries to forget, but one that haunts her every moment. The two are thrown together in a desperate search for missing women... moreLegend has it firebirds bring both good fortune and destruction, Reen has become an expert at both… Reen is an expert at destruction and annihilation. She’s a Hunter, an elite, one of their best assassins, she’s also a legendary firebird—a creature of lore. Saker, a member of the Falcon order, is her soul mate from a bloody past she desperately tries to forget, but one that haunts her every moment. The two are thrown together in a desperate search for missing women. The Collector is a man who loves the hunt, preying on the unusual, on the special—all to keep these women for his own use. The Collector favors shifters, the rarer the better. He traps them, keeps them, and turns them into his own private collectables. Saker doesn’t want Reen to be a part of this dangerous mission, but she has other plans. Unfortunately, so does the Collector… less

When Khail lays his fatal touch on his next victim and she doesn’t die, he’s faced with a human immune to his deadly power who has seen him shift form—and he’s able to have physical contact with a woman for the first time in centuries.Falling for a shapeshifting messenger of Death wasn’t on Bridget Sawyer’s agenda, but things are about to get even more complicated. The Unkind is determined to claim her... moreWhen Khail lays his fatal touch on his next victim and she doesn’t die, he’s faced with a human immune to his deadly power who has seen him shift form—and he’s able to have physical contact with a woman for the first time in centuries.Falling for a shapeshifting messenger of Death wasn’t on Bridget Sawyer’s agenda, but things are about to get even more complicated. The Unkind is determined to claim her.Kiss Me Deadly is approximately 20,000 words and was previously published under the same title. No changes have been made to the story. less