Grimm's Circle Series by Shiloh Walker, J.C. Daniels

Originally published in The Mammoth Book of Hot Romance.A Grimm Prequel.Greta doesn’t play well with others…never has. And although it might be nice to have somebody there with her to break up the monotony of her life, she knows better than to let herself get close. Life has taught her that lesson the hard way…nothing is ever simple, and people bring complications she just doesn’t need... moreOriginally published in The Mammoth Book of Hot Romance.A Grimm Prequel.Greta doesn’t play well with others…never has. And although it might be nice to have somebody there with her to break up the monotony of her life, she knows better than to let herself get close. Life has taught her that lesson the hard way…nothing is ever simple, and people bring complications she just doesn’t need.But she’s a soldier in an army—a rather unique one—and when her partner, Rip, goes down in the line of duty, there’s no question of what she has to do. Stay with him, nurse him back to health…admire that nice, long…no, no, no…that’s not part of the job description at all.Too bad she can’t seem to help herself.Warning: This is a short story, only a short story, about two naughty guardian angels who start to fall for each other, in a very big way.134 KB less

Think you know fairy tales? Guess again.It’s been hundreds of years since Greta’s so-called story came to an end and it didn’t end with a happily ever after then. Why should she expect it to be any different now?She’s a Grimm—a special kind of guardian angel and official ass-kicker in the paranormal world. Between trying to stay alive, training new Grimm and dealing with demons, romance is hard to come by. Then there’s the fact that there’s only been one man ever who really made her heart race... moreThink you know fairy tales? Guess again.It’s been hundreds of years since Greta’s so-called story came to an end and it didn’t end with a happily ever after then. Why should she expect it to be any different now?She’s a Grimm—a special kind of guardian angel and official ass-kicker in the paranormal world. Between trying to stay alive, training new Grimm and dealing with demons, romance is hard to come by. Then there’s the fact that there’s only been one man ever who really made her heart race.And he’s been out of her life for a long, long time…But now he’s back and just in time.Greta needs Rip’s help.There’s an unexpected threat to their world, a betrayal none of them saw coming.Working together is the last thing they want, but it just might be their only chance. A fairy tale best suited for grown-ups…don’t say you weren’t warned. less

Her Happy-Ever-After has been a long time coming… Grimm’s Circle, Book 2Elle spent years trying to get over her so-called Prince Charming, and she’s finally getting the hang of it. A Grimm—a guardian angel with unique gifts—she spends her nights trolling for demons and kicking ass, and lately, her days have been spent with her on-and-off-again lover, Ren, a fellow Grimm. But fate has other plans in store for Elle, plans that include Michael, the prince from her youth who broke her heart... moreHer Happy-Ever-After has been a long time coming… Grimm’s Circle, Book 2Elle spent years trying to get over her so-called Prince Charming, and she’s finally getting the hang of it. A Grimm—a guardian angel with unique gifts—she spends her nights trolling for demons and kicking ass, and lately, her days have been spent with her on-and-off-again lover, Ren, a fellow Grimm. But fate has other plans in store for Elle, plans that include Michael, the prince from her youth who broke her heart. “What do you choose…live for her? Or would you rather die?” That was the choice Michael was given all those years ago. Although he knew she’d never forgive him, when Michael was given the chance to become a Grimm, he took it. Still, he isn’t so sure Elle needs him in her life. With a lover at her side and a mission before her, Elle looks like she’s doing just fine.But the not-so-charming prince isn’t going to back off that easily…not if there’s a chance she might need him again. He’d do anything to save her. Kill for her, live for her, die for her… Warning: This dark, twisted version of Cinderella involves demons, deceit, and desire between a princess and two sexy guardian angels, both determined to win the fair Cinderella. less

Once upon a mission… Candy HousesNow that Greta is a Grimm—guardian angel and official paranormal ass-kicker—romance is hard to find. There’s only one man who makes her heart race, a fact that scared her right out of his arms. But now she needs a hand. The last woman Rip expected to see on this dangerous mission is the one who rejected his love... moreOnce upon a mission… Candy HousesNow that Greta is a Grimm—guardian angel and official paranormal ass-kicker—romance is hard to find. There’s only one man who makes her heart race, a fact that scared her right out of his arms. But now she needs a hand. The last woman Rip expected to see on this dangerous mission is the one who rejected his love. Faced with a danger neither of them saw coming, the question is which is the greater danger—the one threatening their lives, or their hearts? No Prince CharmingWith days spent trolling for demons and nights with a sometime lover, Elle thinks she’s finally gotten over her so-called Prince Charming. But now, on the eve of her most dangerous mission, he’s back—the man who broke her heart. Michael jumped at the chance to become a Grimm, though he knew Elle would never forgive him. It looks like she’s doing just fine without him, but he’s ready to use every weapon in his not-so-charming arsenal to save her, if necessary. Kill for her, live for her, die for her… Warning: Dark, sexy, a little bit scary—these twisted fairy tales are only for grownups and are best saved for bedtime. less

Grimm's Circle, Book 2.5 The events of this free short story take place between the events of No Prince Charming and Ren’s story, Crazed Hearts.It turns out both Ren and Elle had some loose ends they needed to tie up…and that’s what this story is about. It’s not Ren’s happy ever after. That’s in Crazed Hearts.

He's no fairy-tale prince. But he just may be the hero she needs.Ren has always danced along the fine line between being a little bit crazy and being overcome by a darkness that's haunted him since his mortal days. As an empath, he prefers to live far from people who would leak their emotions all over him, so he's not expecting the woman who drives right into the heart of his wood. She has a cursed book with her and demons hot on her heels... moreHe's no fairy-tale prince. But he just may be the hero she needs.Ren has always danced along the fine line between being a little bit crazy and being overcome by a darkness that's haunted him since his mortal days. As an empath, he prefers to live far from people who would leak their emotions all over him, so he's not expecting the woman who drives right into the heart of his wood. She has a cursed book with her and demons hot on her heels. Even more surprising are her abilities and the reaction Ren has to her... less

The mind forgets, but the body remembers. Everything.Grimm’s Circle, Book 4One look at Jack Wallace and Perci knows he’s going to be trouble. Even surrounded by soul stealers, he’s a one-man wrecking crew. What does he need Grimm training for? He’s already hell on earth, a warrior bent on destruction. And something…more.He’s too strong and fast to be a mere mortal. Even covered in blood, he makes her forget she’s only here to do a job and get out. It’s twisted. Sick... moreThe mind forgets, but the body remembers. Everything.Grimm’s Circle, Book 4One look at Jack Wallace and Perci knows he’s going to be trouble. Even surrounded by soul stealers, he’s a one-man wrecking crew. What does he need Grimm training for? He’s already hell on earth, a warrior bent on destruction. And something…more.He’s too strong and fast to be a mere mortal. Even covered in blood, he makes her forget she’s only here to do a job and get out. It’s twisted. Sick. She hasn’t felt this alive in three centuries.Born with a natural talent for killing unnatural things, Jack has always known things he shouldn’t. The fact that Perci is one of them glows all over her. Giving him an unholy urge to see just how far he can push her before don’t touch me melts into touch me there.When they come together, it isn’t careful or cautious. It’s heaven and hell, exposing all their raw and wounded places to healing heat, resurrecting memories of a destined love from the distant past. But the evil that destroyed them once before has tracked them here, threatening their second and last chance at forever. Demanding a sacrifice no one—Grimm or human—should ever be asked to make…Warning: Dark, sexy, a little bit scary—this fairy tale is only for grownups and is best saved for bedtime. less

Heroes don’t always come packaged in shining armor. Grimm’s Circle. Two more mind-bending tales that will change the way you look at fairy tales…forever. Crazed Hearts Out of necessity, Ren hides himself and his empathic ability far away from people. A woman finding her way to his wood is a surprise; his unexpected reaction to her is overwhelming. Aileas isn’t sure what she’s running from, but it killed her brother and a cursed book is connected... moreHeroes don’t always come packaged in shining armor. Grimm’s Circle. Two more mind-bending tales that will change the way you look at fairy tales…forever. Crazed Hearts Out of necessity, Ren hides himself and his empathic ability far away from people. A woman finding her way to his wood is a surprise; his unexpected reaction to her is overwhelming. Aileas isn’t sure what she’s running from, but it killed her brother and a cursed book is connected. Then there’s Ren, who seems to want something from her. And she wants him right back, shadows and all. At least, until he claims to be a guardian angel. And she thought she was going crazy. Tarnished Knight What does Jack need Grimm training for? Perci can see he’s a one-man wrecking crew, and something…more. Even covered in blood, he makes her feel more alive than she’s felt in three centuries. Born with a natural talent for killing unnatural things, Jack has an unholy urge to see how fast he can turn Perci’s don’t touch me into touch me there. When they come together, the cataclysm resurrects memories of a destined love from the distant past. And calls forth the evil that destroyed them once before. Warning: Dark, sexy, a little bit scary—these fairy tales are only for grownups and are best saved for bedtime. less

Dying is hard enough. Coming back to life is brutal. Vanya has been hunting and killing demons ever since one of them scarred her face and killed her sister. Correction—since she was forced to kill the demon possessing her sister.Then some sort of angel offers her a deal she can’t refuse—that if she becomes one of them, she gets to kill even more demons. Tonight, she’s made that choice. The death she smells on the air will be her own—and she welcomes it. Silence feels a darkness is looming... moreDying is hard enough. Coming back to life is brutal. Vanya has been hunting and killing demons ever since one of them scarred her face and killed her sister. Correction—since she was forced to kill the demon possessing her sister.Then some sort of angel offers her a deal she can’t refuse—that if she becomes one of them, she gets to kill even more demons. Tonight, she’s made that choice. The death she smells on the air will be her own—and she welcomes it. Silence feels a darkness is looming. Change—something he has every reason not to welcome. The deeply hidden memories that robbed him of his past, of his own name, render him unfit to teach anyone the ways of the Grimm. Yet here he is in the dankest sex club in town, waiting to assume his charge—after he stands by and watches her die.When Vanya awakes, their complicated, dangerous dance begins. And so does something else—a searing need that blisters along their unexpected mental connection. Silence shouldn’t be drawn to his student, but once they touch, he can’t think of a reason to stop. Even though acting out their darkest desires puts them in more danger than they realize.Warning: This book contains sex-starved demons, lonely angels, demon-angel sandwiches, blood, violence, death and a happy-ever-after. ​ less

In his mortal life, the only thing Jacob liked better than money was a good brawl—until he stuck his fist into the wrong fight, and a demon sent him spinning into a new life as a Grimm.Now, a hundred years later, he’s been called to protect someone too much like himself. A woman who could let the chains of her past drag her down unless she learns to let go. A woman who fights like there’s no tomorrow, because she clearly doesn’t want a tomorrow... moreIn his mortal life, the only thing Jacob liked better than money was a good brawl—until he stuck his fist into the wrong fight, and a demon sent him spinning into a new life as a Grimm.Now, a hundred years later, he’s been called to protect someone too much like himself. A woman who could let the chains of her past drag her down unless she learns to let go. A woman who fights like there’s no tomorrow, because she clearly doesn’t want a tomorrow.Celeste thought her second chance at life would be an opportunity to fix some of her worst mistakes, to set things straight. She couldn’t have been more wrong. She’s trapped by the past and her regrets, and nothing—not even her darkly sexy new trainer, Jacob—has a blade sharp enough to cut her loose.Chains are Jacob's specialty, but his help comes with a price. To her, the cost is her heart. To Jacob…something much more. Warning: Contains a heroine with enough fight in her to put the 300 to shame. And a hero who knows how to take a punch. less

Mirror, mirror on the wall...who's the baddest of them all?Myrsina knows the stories. As one of the oldest of the Grimm, she had a hand in writing most of them, but only she knows the dark origin of the Seven Bloody Sisters. It springs from the place of her birth—and her death. A place of pain and misery to which she plans to never return. Unless forced.When Luc appears on her doorstep, her heart twists with suppressed longing for the man who can never be hers... moreMirror, mirror on the wall...who's the baddest of them all?Myrsina knows the stories. As one of the oldest of the Grimm, she had a hand in writing most of them, but only she knows the dark origin of the Seven Bloody Sisters. It springs from the place of her birth—and her death. A place of pain and misery to which she plans to never return. Unless forced.When Luc appears on her doorstep, her heart twists with suppressed longing for the man who can never be hers. The only man who can make her do the impossible—go home.Luc may be blind, but through their unique, bittersweet connection, even he can see that the task laid before them is ripping Sina’s soul apart. This time, it isn’t as simple as fighting a demon that has escaped from the netherplains.Sina must go back in time—to that cursed ground—and right a wrong that she unknowingly brought about. To write a new ending to a story that may give them both a chance at happily ever after. Assuming they survive.This title has been previously published. No new material has been added. less

He is the love of all her lives…Thomas Finn, troublemaker, gunslinger, guardian angel…loner. More than a hundred and fifty years ago, he was shot in the back then brought back to life just in time to watch a demon masquerading as his best friend kill the love of his life.Now, as a Grimm, he satisfies his need for vengeance hunting down demons like the ones that took Rebecca from him. His mission: kill as many as he can, then, when the time comes, go down in a blaze of glory... moreHe is the love of all her lives…Thomas Finn, troublemaker, gunslinger, guardian angel…loner. More than a hundred and fifty years ago, he was shot in the back then brought back to life just in time to watch a demon masquerading as his best friend kill the love of his life.Now, as a Grimm, he satisfies his need for vengeance hunting down demons like the ones that took Rebecca from him. His mission: kill as many as he can, then, when the time comes, go down in a blaze of glory. But with each kill, he comes closer to a line no angel should cross.Her name was Rebecca. Then it was Tilly. Then Ada. Now, Kalypso. She’s lived so many lives, she can’t even remember when or why it started. All she knows is, she’s always searching for a man with golden eyes that make her burn. And when she finds him—as she always does—she knows that spark of joy means she’s only seconds away from death…again.This time will be no different…unless something breaks the cycle once and for all.Warning: Contains the Groundhog Day of star-crossed lovers, a pissed-off guardian angel, a demon-hunter with an axe to grind, and the battle to end all battles. Be warned…there’s pain ahead in this book.Oh, and that HEA finally happens. For these two, anyway.This book has been previously published, but it has been edited and revised with several new scenes added. less

"He would walk into hell for her. Hell s not willing to let him back out.""Grimm s Circle," Book 9Years have passed since Will flung himself headlong into demon central. Everyone has told Mandy he s lost to them, but she still won t believe it. He was her heart and soul still is even if he never admitted they belonged together.When a friend is nearly torn through a rip between the worlds, Mandy gets the sign she s hoped and prayed for... more"He would walk into hell for her. Hell s not willing to let him back out.""Grimm s Circle," Book 9Years have passed since Will flung himself headlong into demon central. Everyone has told Mandy he s lost to them, but she still won t believe it. He was her heart and soul still is even if he never admitted they belonged together.When a friend is nearly torn through a rip between the worlds, Mandy gets the sign she s hoped and prayed for. Her friend is thrust back through to safety by no other than Will himself.With all hell breaking loose on earth, only two Grimm can be spared for the mission to retrieve their leader Mandy and the only other Grimm crazy enough to go with her.Will would forget the color of the sky before he d forget the love of all his lives. But his time is done. It s only a matter of which demon will finally destroy him.He never thought his final moments would be haunted by Mandy s face. But is it a fitting punishment, or one last chance to atone for crimes he committed so long ago?"Warning: This book contains too much angst, too many secrets, and two people who long to be together. It s also the end of a long, fun ride. Thanks for taking it."" less