Forbidden Series by R.L. Kenderson

Next in line to lead the vampire species, Princess Naya Kensington has always abided by her royal responsibilities. At the urging of her best friend, Naya breaks the rules and crosses the line when she goes to a human nightclub. Following a chance encounter, Naya alters her life with a singular act forged from lust and blood.Vaughn Llewelyn has secrets and obligations of his own, but he ignores them when he spots Naya across the nightclub... moreNext in line to lead the vampire species, Princess Naya Kensington has always abided by her royal responsibilities. At the urging of her best friend, Naya breaks the rules and crosses the line when she goes to a human nightclub. Following a chance encounter, Naya alters her life with a singular act forged from lust and blood.Vaughn Llewelyn has secrets and obligations of his own, but he ignores them when he spots Naya across the nightclub. He wants her in a way he’s never felt before, and although he can’t possibly have more than one night with Naya, he knows no one else will do.One night of forbidden love creates a bond that will forever change both of their lives… as well as their worlds. less

She’s a cat-shifter. He’s a wolf-shifter. They should be enemies…Payton Llewelyn, daughter to the cat-shifter alpha, is attacked by humans, outnumbered, and in the fight of her life.Fearing she’ll never escape, another comes to her rescue, and the scent of a shifter floods her senses—not that of a cat though, but of a wolf.Damien Lowell, future pack leader of the wolf-shifters, has found himself in an impossible situation... moreShe’s a cat-shifter. He’s a wolf-shifter. They should be enemies…Payton Llewelyn, daughter to the cat-shifter alpha, is attacked by humans, outnumbered, and in the fight of her life.Fearing she’ll never escape, another comes to her rescue, and the scent of a shifter floods her senses—not that of a cat though, but of a wolf.Damien Lowell, future pack leader of the wolf-shifters, has found himself in an impossible situation. Cat-shifters and wolf-shifters aren't friends, and what Payton doesn't know is that his father is behind her assault.Damien only meant to prevent her from being kidnapped, but now he has the wounded descendant of the cat-shifters in his custody.Trapped in the woods when her mating heat starts, Damien and Payton must choose whether to fight their attraction or give into their desire. less

He’s a bitter cat-shifter who hates humans. She’s the human he resentfully desires. Since first meeting, Kenzie Swanson and Sawyer Lennar have shared an undeniable attraction. But there is one problem that continues to keep them apart. As a cat-shifter with a traumatic past, Sawyer hates humans—and Kenzie is all human. Sawyer’s contempt pushes Kenzie away, and they try to maintain their distance from each other—until they are mistakenly kidnapped together and have to fight to escape... moreHe’s a bitter cat-shifter who hates humans. She’s the human he resentfully desires. Since first meeting, Kenzie Swanson and Sawyer Lennar have shared an undeniable attraction. But there is one problem that continues to keep them apart. As a cat-shifter with a traumatic past, Sawyer hates humans—and Kenzie is all human. Sawyer’s contempt pushes Kenzie away, and they try to maintain their distance from each other—until they are mistakenly kidnapped together and have to fight to escape. During the struggle, Sawyer is hit on the head. He wakes up not remembering who he is, who Kenzie is, and most importantly, that he hates his attraction to her. Gifted with a chance at what might have been, Kenzie must decide if she’s willing to give herself over to Sawyer before his memory returns or guard her heart before he hurts her again. Forbidden Temptation is the third book in R.L. Kenderson’s steamy paranormal romance series. If you like alpha males, spicy shifters, forbidden love, and hot sex, then you’ll love the third installment in this series that gets better and better with each book. Pick up Forbidden Temptation and enter the seductive world of the forbidden today! less

Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B017EARGX2 here.Forbidden Blood (Book #1) Next in line to lead the vampire species, Princess Naya Kensington has always abided by her royal responsibilities. At the urging of her best friend, Naya breaks the rules and crosses the line when she goes to a human nightclub. Following a chance encounter, Naya alters her life with a singular act forged from lust and blood... moreLibrarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ASIN B017EARGX2 here.Forbidden Blood (Book #1) Next in line to lead the vampire species, Princess Naya Kensington has always abided by her royal responsibilities. At the urging of her best friend, Naya breaks the rules and crosses the line when she goes to a human nightclub. Following a chance encounter, Naya alters her life with a singular act forged from lust and blood. Vaughn Llewelyn has secrets and obligations of his own, but he ignores them when he spots Naya across the nightclub. He wants her in a way he’s never felt before, and although he can’t possibly have more than one night with Naya, he knows no one else will do. One night of forbidden love creates a bond that will forever change both of their lives…as well as their worlds. Forbidden Heat (Book #2)Payton Llewelyn, daughter to the cat-shifter alpha, wakes up with a throbbing head and a bullet wound to the hip. Recalling the events that led her there, the scent of a shifter permeates her senses—not that of a cat though, but of a wolf. Damien Lowell, future pack leader of the wolf-shifters, has found himself in an impossible situation. Cat-shifters and wolf-shifters aren’t friends, and what Payton doesn’t know is that his father is behind her attack. He only meant to prevent her from being kidnapped, and he now has the wounded princess of the cat-shifters in his custody. But when the heat becomes too much to handle, Damien and Payton must choose whether to follow their instincts or question the forbidden. Forbidden Temptation (Book #3)Since one fateful evening at a nightclub, Kenzie Swanson and Sawyer Lennar have shared an undeniable attraction. They’ve had moments where they couldn’t ignore their desires, succumbing to their needs, and Sawyer has marked Kenzie in a way that no other man can. But there is one problem that continues to keep them apart. As a cat-shifter with a traumatic past, Sawyer hates humans—and Kenzie is all human. Sawyer’s hatred pushes Kenzie away, and they try to maintain their distance from each other—until they are mistakenly kidnapped and have to act as a couple. When the unforeseen happens, Kenzie can only do so much to deny herself from being intimate with Sawyer. Given a chance at what might have been, Sawyer and Kenzie are forced to face the forbidden temptation to be with one another. less

With a tortured past, she’s a cat-shifter who refuses to get close to anyone. Yet she can’t seem to resist the leader of the vampire protectors.Phoenix Kaplan has never felt a connection like the one she has with Dante Leonidas. She might service him monthly, allowing him to feed from her blood, but as much as her body tells her differently, she knows it can be nothing more, not with her insecurities and inability to be intimate with a male... moreWith a tortured past, she’s a cat-shifter who refuses to get close to anyone. Yet she can’t seem to resist the leader of the vampire protectors.Phoenix Kaplan has never felt a connection like the one she has with Dante Leonidas. She might service him monthly, allowing him to feed from her blood, but as much as her body tells her differently, she knows it can be nothing more, not with her insecurities and inability to be intimate with a male. That is, until she realizes the one thing she desires most in the world is something he could give her…and she propositions him to get her pregnant. She’s never wanted anything more than to be a mother, and all she needs is this one thing from Dante. Although he should refuse, Dante can’t resist the temptation. He’s addicted not only to her blood, but also to the enigma that is purely Phoenix. And he is determined to prove to her that he can give her much more than what she asked for. She might protect her heart with an impenetrable wall, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to break down that wall in order to get what he desires most in the world. less

She’s running for her life. He’s never gotten over her. Will she let him claim her to save her? Wolf-shifter Isabelle Rand is escaping a relationship she never intended to stay in. Fleeing her abusive boyfriend who hates to lose anything, she seeks sanctuary with the only people who can help her. It has been two years since cat-shifter Zane Talon saw Isabelle, and he’s been aching for her since the day she vanished from his life... moreShe’s running for her life. He’s never gotten over her. Will she let him claim her to save her? Wolf-shifter Isabelle Rand is escaping a relationship she never intended to stay in. Fleeing her abusive boyfriend who hates to lose anything, she seeks sanctuary with the only people who can help her. It has been two years since cat-shifter Zane Talon saw Isabelle, and he’s been aching for her since the day she vanished from his life. Now, to save Isabelle from a dangerous and ruthless shifter who will never stop pursuing her, Zane will take her as his mate. While Isabelle agrees to the plan, she’ll give the cat-shifter only her body. But Zane will do everything in his power to claim her heart as well. less

She's always felt like she's lived between two worlds. He never thought he'd want to share his with her.As the only child of a cat-shifter and a human, Demi Cross has always lived between two worlds, always feeling alone. As long as she can remember, she’s been warned to hide her identity from those who don’t want her kind to exist. But hiding is easier said than done. With her unique biology, she has needs unlike any human she knows... moreShe's always felt like she's lived between two worlds. He never thought he'd want to share his with her.As the only child of a cat-shifter and a human, Demi Cross has always lived between two worlds, always feeling alone. As long as she can remember, she’s been warned to hide her identity from those who don’t want her kind to exist. But hiding is easier said than done. With her unique biology, she has needs unlike any human she knows. Once a month, her body requires a partner in only the most carnal way possible. And, tonight, she’s on the prowl. When Saxon Einar spots the naive human in the middle of Club Seduction, his instinct is to protect her. But he senses something different about Demi, and it’s not just her fierce attitude. He soon realizes she’s anything but ignorant. Passion between the two of them ignites, leading to much more than one night. When danger comes for her, Saxon wants nothing more than to keep her safe—and to show her that she’s always had a place where she belongs. less

Will he risk his whole world to save the man he loves?Quentin Rawling is a wolf-shifter, a sentinel …and openly gay. But he has never let the fact that he likes other men stop him from getting what he wants.Except when it comes to Hunter.Hunter Esmund is a vampire, a Guardian…and deep in the closet. When he met Quentin, he discovered things about himself he’d thought were missing... moreWill he risk his whole world to save the man he loves?Quentin Rawling is a wolf-shifter, a sentinel …and openly gay. But he has never let the fact that he likes other men stop him from getting what he wants.Except when it comes to Hunter.Hunter Esmund is a vampire, a Guardian…and deep in the closet. When he met Quentin, he discovered things about himself he’d thought were missing.Except vampires are not as progressive as shifters and Hunter can’t risk losing everything he knows to be in an open relationship with Quentin.And Quentin refuses to hide and sneak around.When Hunter gets mixed up with an illegal fighting ring, Quentin will stop at nothing to save Hunter.But when Quentin gets in trouble, will Hunter save Quentin…even if it means outing himself? less