Pandora's Pride Series by Annabel Chase

My father talked about Atlantic City the way some women talk about their ex-boyfriends. No good. Avoid at all costs. Soul-sucking even without the demons. Never mind that we lived across the country where, by day we worked as mountain guides, and at night he trained me to use my magic—not that I was allowed to showcase it. That was a hard no. So I hid my powers the way he hid his bourbon—until his murder... moreMy father talked about Atlantic City the way some women talk about their ex-boyfriends. No good. Avoid at all costs. Soul-sucking even without the demons. Never mind that we lived across the country where, by day we worked as mountain guides, and at night he trained me to use my magic—not that I was allowed to showcase it. That was a hard no. So I hid my powers the way he hid his bourbon—until his murder.With nothing to lose, I hightail it to—you guessed it—Atlantic City, where I make a deal with a group of monster hunters, including Saxon, a hot hybrid that ignites a helluva lot more than celestial fire. If I survive the takedown of an all-powerful demon, they’ll help me investigate my father’s murder. So what’s a girl to do when the chips are down?Be the Wild Card they never saw coming.Double Down on Demons is the first book in Pandora's Pride, an urban fantasy series featuring a heroine with a tongue as sharp as her blade, magical adventures, and havoc-wreaking demons. less

I’ve never been one to follow suit, yet here I am in a casino town run by vampires working as a supernatural agent. Apparently I’ve traded mountains for molehills because hunting demons is like a deadly game of whack-of-mole. On top of everything else, I’m still figuring out my magical abilities and how I fit in with the rest of the Pride. They’ve had years of elite training, while I’ve had trial by fire and can still feel the burn... moreI’ve never been one to follow suit, yet here I am in a casino town run by vampires working as a supernatural agent. Apparently I’ve traded mountains for molehills because hunting demons is like a deadly game of whack-of-mole. On top of everything else, I’m still figuring out my magical abilities and how I fit in with the rest of the Pride. They’ve had years of elite training, while I’ve had trial by fire and can still feel the burn. Then there’s the sexy and powerful Saxon with his brooding stare and air of mystery. The fact that he’s forbidden fruit only makes me want to pluck him more.The more I learn, the more questions I have. The only problem is nobody’s showing their hand and I don’t want to kick down doors that might best be left shut. Not yet anyway.Oh, and there’s a demon on the loose intent on mass destruction.With life as we know it on the line, the stakes have never been higher.High Stakes and Vampires is book 2 in the Pandora's Pride urban fantasy series. less

I never imagined I'd settle into life in a gambling town, yet here I am, chasing down nuisance demons for the vampire mafia and training as part of an elite demon-hunting team. As my powers continue to develop, so do my feelings for Saxon, the sexy angel-vampire hybrid. Unfortunately, our romance is forbidden by the Pride, so we're forced to rely on dream walks and stolen glances in between dangerous missions... moreI never imagined I'd settle into life in a gambling town, yet here I am, chasing down nuisance demons for the vampire mafia and training as part of an elite demon-hunting team. As my powers continue to develop, so do my feelings for Saxon, the sexy angel-vampire hybrid. Unfortunately, our romance is forbidden by the Pride, so we're forced to rely on dream walks and stolen glances in between dangerous missions.Demon tracking takes a back seat when news of a magical artifact surfaces and quickly becomes the organization's top priority, never mind that we're being hunted by a militant fae group. The search for the Sunstone leads to an unexpected place, uncovering long-buried secrets and a painful betrayal that will test me more than any showdown with a Plague demon ever could.It becomes painfully clear that, when the chips are down, the only one I can bet on is me. less

The truth shall set you free.Yeah, right.I might have broken away from the group now that I know the dirty secrets of Pandora’s Pride, but I am far from free. Those who know the truth still want to control me. They’re not about to let me walk away and live a quiet life in the mountains. There’s too much at stake.My only choice is to go on the offensive, hunting down what little information there is while trying to develop the rest of my latent skills... moreThe truth shall set you free.Yeah, right.I might have broken away from the group now that I know the dirty secrets of Pandora’s Pride, but I am far from free. Those who know the truth still want to control me. They’re not about to let me walk away and live a quiet life in the mountains. There’s too much at stake.My only choice is to go on the offensive, hunting down what little information there is while trying to develop the rest of my latent skills. I have a lot to learn and no time to learn it. Unfortunately, the Plague demons haven’t stopped their torment just because I’m having an identity crisis.With an old friend by my side, I prepare to face the toughest challenge yet.The Pride has upped the ante—And I’m about to bring my A-game.Wild Cards and Witches is the fourth and final book in the Pandora's Pride. less