A Spellbound Consortium Series by A. Payne, N.D. Taylor

Months after sustaining tremendous injury in the line of duty, fun-loving and laidback Addison Rhydderch is given a tremendous task--he must now protect the fragile balance between the mundane and the supernatural. It's a job that's easier said than done, even with the aid of a sultry half-dryad who possesses unique talents of her own.The attraction between them is immediate, powerful, and forbidden, but dark events have plagued Saraia's nature spirit kin... moreMonths after sustaining tremendous injury in the line of duty, fun-loving and laidback Addison Rhydderch is given a tremendous task--he must now protect the fragile balance between the mundane and the supernatural. It's a job that's easier said than done, even with the aid of a sultry half-dryad who possesses unique talents of her own.The attraction between them is immediate, powerful, and forbidden, but dark events have plagued Saraia's nature spirit kin. To make matters worse, the fae are on the verge of war with the Magi, and there's a murderer stalking the streets. It's up to Addison to get to the bottom of the mystery, and they must work together to overcome the forces of evil that seek to overtake their world.Can Addison and Saraia unite Manhattan against this new magical threat... or will the corruption claim everything that they hold dear? less

Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas! Take a step away from reality and enjoy these magical holiday-themed paranormal stories starring characters from A Spellbound Consortium. A wizard cowboy enjoys a special night with his lady on Christmas Eve. A fairy hound makes a new friend in the most unlikely place. The psychic journalist Krys has a special dance with the object of her affection. You're in for a treat with three very different stories and three unique holiday wishes... moreHo ho ho, Merry Christmas! Take a step away from reality and enjoy these magical holiday-themed paranormal stories starring characters from A Spellbound Consortium. A wizard cowboy enjoys a special night with his lady on Christmas Eve. A fairy hound makes a new friend in the most unlikely place. The psychic journalist Krys has a special dance with the object of her affection. You're in for a treat with three very different stories and three unique holiday wishes. Warning: This short story collection contains mature content and adult language. You need to be old enough to enjoy smoldering sex to purchase this book. less

Griffin MacNeil makes his living as a treasure hunter, an adventuring sorcerer with a knack for surviving against the odds. Exploring perilous tombs and ancient ruins for lost treasure is satisfying work, but his thoughts often travel to his first love Aisling, the best friend he left behind.As the orphaned child of a Changeling, Aisling has a natural talent for the magical arts. Her compassion, generosity, and gift for lifting devilish curses aid her in saving lives as well as mending souls... moreGriffin MacNeil makes his living as a treasure hunter, an adventuring sorcerer with a knack for surviving against the odds. Exploring perilous tombs and ancient ruins for lost treasure is satisfying work, but his thoughts often travel to his first love Aisling, the best friend he left behind.As the orphaned child of a Changeling, Aisling has a natural talent for the magical arts. Her compassion, generosity, and gift for lifting devilish curses aid her in saving lives as well as mending souls. Unfortunately, she's also inherited a stubborn streak that would make her fae ancestors proud. Relentless mage-hunters sabotage Griffin's most recent quest in Egypt, with fatal consequences for those around him. After a rough recovery, chance throws Griffin right into Aisling's path. The unexpected meeting allows them to rekindle their friendship, but their reunion is bittersweet. With trained mercenaries annihilating wizardkind and a demon-summoning cult on his heels, Griffin needs more than a Faerie girl and his lucky gold coin to keep ahead of danger. less

Deep in the heart of the rainforest, the peaceful Wakani people are protected by the nagual -- fierce jaguar warriors able to change from man to feline. Felipe is one of them, but a chance encounter with a mysterious woman becomes more than he could’ve ever bargained for. Upon revealing his true form, the desirable young man immediately captures Dahlia’s interest.Dynamite, guns, and the spread of an invading civilization are only some of the perils threatening Felipe's tribe... moreDeep in the heart of the rainforest, the peaceful Wakani people are protected by the nagual -- fierce jaguar warriors able to change from man to feline. Felipe is one of them, but a chance encounter with a mysterious woman becomes more than he could’ve ever bargained for. Upon revealing his true form, the desirable young man immediately captures Dahlia’s interest.Dynamite, guns, and the spread of an invading civilization are only some of the perils threatening Felipe's tribe. Another hungry danger lurks just beyond the village boundaries, and it eagerly awaits the chance to make the whole tribe its prey.Felipe becomes torn between duty and desire, but Dahlia’s past makes them natural enemies. Can they overcome their differences in time to face the greater danger… or will a sinister presence consume them all? less

The magical world is in an uproar, cast into turmoil by attacks from Hellish minions. Amid the chaos, Sorceress Krystine Iamides bears the daunting responsibility of concealing the supernatural from humanity.While investigating a wicked cult's ritualistic sacrifice, Krys is thrust into the path of her estranged lover, Detective Jean-Luc Chevalier -- a man with a knack for returning from the dead. At first, her psychic ability seems like the right investigative tool to aid his case.. moreThe magical world is in an uproar, cast into turmoil by attacks from Hellish minions. Amid the chaos, Sorceress Krystine Iamides bears the daunting responsibility of concealing the supernatural from humanity.While investigating a wicked cult's ritualistic sacrifice, Krys is thrust into the path of her estranged lover, Detective Jean-Luc Chevalier -- a man with a knack for returning from the dead. At first, her psychic ability seems like the right investigative tool to aid his case... until it attracts a demonic entity with a taste for human flesh.Now, as the cult's activities risk exposing their magical society, old rivalries between the supernatural factions become precarious new alliances. Fated to work with her ex-lover again, she determines her feelings for Jean-Luc have never changed... but have his? Together, they must overcome past differences to combine their mysterious gifts, survive deception and treason, and exterminate the evil threatening the world.WARNINGThis adventurous, fast-paced novel includes mature situations, intense action, some passionate sex, magical violence, and adult language. If you aren't an adult in your country who loves these things, you shouldn't be reading this! less