Ava Delaney World Series by Claire Farrell

Part vampire, the only thing greater than Ava Delaney's thirst for human blood is her capacity for guilt. When she accidentally turns a human into her minion, she does her best to set him free - but her attempts land her in the middle of a potential vampire civil war. With the help of some new friends with ambiguous loyalties, Ava tries to save her human . . . and herself.

Book one in the Ava Delaney series - Thirst - is now free. Ava needs to forget all about the vampires, but they won’t leave her alone. Between her failing business, angry landlord, disloyal friends, and vampire stalkers, life is starting to feel pretty stressful. When Ava finally deals with her biggest problem, she gets caught up in the chain of events it triggers and is dragged along a path she can’t escape from... moreBook one in the Ava Delaney series - Thirst - is now free. Ava needs to forget all about the vampires, but they won’t leave her alone. Between her failing business, angry landlord, disloyal friends, and vampire stalkers, life is starting to feel pretty stressful. When Ava finally deals with her biggest problem, she gets caught up in the chain of events it triggers and is dragged along a path she can’t escape from. Ava has to figure out exactly what her biggest threat is: the humans, the vampires, the Council—or her true heritage. Book 2 in a 6-book series, Taunt is approx. 57,000 words. 1. Thirst 2. Taunt 3. Tempt 4. Taken 5. Taste 6. Traitor less

There’s a monster running around Dublin, and it’s up to Ava to catch it. The pressure’s on, and she’s becoming as cynical as Peter. But when a demon marks her friend, and a possible threat from England spells war, Ava’s left with a huge choice to make. The lives of one or many.With a little help, Ava has the chance to win all of her battles… if the darkness doesn’t take her over first.

It’s been months since Ava fooled the British vampires and dealt with Becca for good, but although life has been easier, it’s not without its problems. Her deal with the twins is physically harming her, Peter’s grasp on his sanity is tentative to say the least, Carl is struggling, and Esther is losing her edge.Ava’s been asking too many questions in an attempt to fulfil her various deals, but her persistence turns out to be the biggest problem... moreIt’s been months since Ava fooled the British vampires and dealt with Becca for good, but although life has been easier, it’s not without its problems. Her deal with the twins is physically harming her, Peter’s grasp on his sanity is tentative to say the least, Carl is struggling, and Esther is losing her edge.Ava’s been asking too many questions in an attempt to fulfil her various deals, but her persistence turns out to be the biggest problem. She’s not the only one asking questions, but somebody wants her to stop, and finding out who’s in charge is a lot harder than taking care of her new houseguest.To survive, on her own terms, Ava must take control of her own destiny for a change. That might involve swallowing her pride and accepting help from those she doesn’t trust because there are new foes on the horizon, and the number of people needing her protection keeps on increasing. less

Book 5 in the Ava Delaney series.Someone is hunting down the people she’s promised to protect, but Ava’s taste for battle is slowly disappearing. She’s losing the people in her life, one by one, and without them, her inner light can only weaken. But the British Vampire Association have decided to take over Ireland, too, and to give the entire country a fighting chance, Ava must work with the Council and their secret weapons, and let the world see her true face... moreBook 5 in the Ava Delaney series.Someone is hunting down the people she’s promised to protect, but Ava’s taste for battle is slowly disappearing. She’s losing the people in her life, one by one, and without them, her inner light can only weaken. But the British Vampire Association have decided to take over Ireland, too, and to give the entire country a fighting chance, Ava must work with the Council and their secret weapons, and let the world see her true face. A sea of blood can’t wash away the deaths that will come, but Ava will make sure everyone gets what they deserve… less

The final book in the Ava Delaney series.When Ava first saved Carl from a vampire, she had no idea what would happen next. Thrust into a world of magic, secrets, and betrayal, she’s barely managed to survive. All of the choices she’s made have led her deeper into trouble, and now, a year later, it’s time to grab some control again.Her enemies are making allies while Ava’s struggling to keep her friends... moreThe final book in the Ava Delaney series.When Ava first saved Carl from a vampire, she had no idea what would happen next. Thrust into a world of magic, secrets, and betrayal, she’s barely managed to survive. All of the choices she’s made have led her deeper into trouble, and now, a year later, it’s time to grab some control again.Her enemies are making allies while Ava’s struggling to keep her friends. But even as the larger battles are fought, there’s another enemy creeping underneath, ready to plant distractions and take advantage of the aftermath.The dark days are coming, quicker than expected. It’s time for Ava to prove herself for the last time, but her final deal will prove the most costly. less

Peter and Val are close to dissolving their new partnership after a long dry spell until a chance encounter offers Peter the opportunity to prove himself to his son, and perhaps an entire community. Peter can’t afford to let Emmett down again; all he has to do is persuade Val to help him... morePeter and Val are close to dissolving their new partnership after a long dry spell until a chance encounter offers Peter the opportunity to prove himself to his son, and perhaps an entire community. Peter can’t afford to let Emmett down again; all he has to do is persuade Val to help him.The hunt for a lost pet seems farcical to both of them, particularly as a series of confusing occurrences unfold, but something darker and more dangerous might be lurking in the streets of Dublin, something that could establish the pair as a force to be reckoned with, once and for all. less

*Best read after Demon Dog and before Tethers*When an incident on werewolf territory leads to a human death, Phoenix flees with the culprit. He thinks he’s on a quest to save a life, but he slowly discovers a part of his past that had been erased forever.

Ava’s been protecting her shifter friend from the alpha for months, but now he’s managed to come up with a brand new excuse to take Esther, and the Senate have turned their backs on her completely.While Ava works to find a way to keep Esther out of Mac’s reach for good, a series of violent murders put everyone in the cul-de-sac under suspicion. An entire race will be exterminated the real culprits aren’t found, and people like Ava just might be next on the soon-to-be-extinct list.

-Best read after Tithes (Ava Delaney: Lost Souls #3)-The twins have finally returned to their father, but they discover that plenty has changed in their absence. All three have secrets they want to keep hidden, but the return of a troublemaker forces them to face their problems together—even if it breaks them.

Phoenix is busy helping Ava come to terms with what happened to her when a death on the Senate puts him in the spotlight. If he doesn’t find the culprit, then he’ll be the one shouldering the blame. But he soon uncovers that things aren’t as black and white as they first appear, and the time for making irrevocable choices has come sooner than he anticipated.