Force of Nature Series by Kathi S. Barton

CJ's father, Charles Webber, had been a real bastard all her life. And when her mom died he'd told her that without Becky there to make him acknowledge CJ as his daughter, he was finished with her and she was never to darken his door again. The slap that bloodied her mouth at her mom's funeral had been more than enough to make his point. So she didn't, not even to come home to his funeral Austin Force wanted the property that the prick Webber owned... moreCJ's father, Charles Webber, had been a real bastard all her life. And when her mom died he'd told her that without Becky there to make him acknowledge CJ as his daughter, he was finished with her and she was never to darken his door again. The slap that bloodied her mouth at her mom's funeral had been more than enough to make his point. So she didn't, not even to come home to his funeral Austin Force wanted the property that the prick Webber owned. He wanted it for his pack and the house for his mom to call hers. But Webber dying had him dancing a jig and contacting the lawyer to make an offer. But finding that the man had a daughter and that she was his mate had Austin at his wits end. Austin didn't want to be impressed by her. He didn't want to like her. He wanted her to obey him, whelp a few pups so she wouldn't be bored and run his house for him. CJ wanted to do as she please which included maybe murdering the Alpha in his sleep. The two of them coming together is wonderfully steamy and sarcastic wit. Austin and CJ will make great alpha's...or will they? less

Gordon Force only had two weeks to go on his job. He was going to be working with his brother Dallas in keeping their alpha safe. But he had a favor to fulfill, a shop to visit and only a question or two to ask. He never expected four kids, two goofy aunts and his mate to walk into his life. Alexis Dark was hiding. Her brother-in-law was a real piece of work and she knew he'd killed his wife, her sister. But no one wanted to believe that he had done it... moreGordon Force only had two weeks to go on his job. He was going to be working with his brother Dallas in keeping their alpha safe. But he had a favor to fulfill, a shop to visit and only a question or two to ask. He never expected four kids, two goofy aunts and his mate to walk into his life. Alexis Dark was hiding. Her brother-in-law was a real piece of work and she knew he'd killed his wife, her sister. But no one wanted to believe that he had done it. The marks on the body were too consistent with that of an animal not a human they'd told her. Well she knew better. When Gordon went to her house to speak to her again she met him at her door smelling like soap, shampoo and oh so lovely sex. She closed her eyes to the almost purr of his voice. It was hypnotic and the most soothing thing she'd ever heard in her life. When she found herself pressed against him she looked up into his eyes suddenly very afraid and very needy. "Don't," she said as he lowered his head to hers. "Please, don't." "Too late." He brushed his mouth over hers once then pulled back to look at her again. "Christ, it's you." This time when he took her mouth, it was to devour her. less

It is preordained that Holly and Phil are to spend their lives together as mates. He's ready but rogue vampires, his knighthood, her brothers and Holly's job are standing in their way. Not to mention Holly herself is resisting the inevitable. His charm and love for her notwithstanding. Can they overcome all and come together? Can Phil's special abilities keep her from harm?

Another pack was moving into their land. Not because they were trying to take over but because they needed help, food and shelter. Dallas moved through the house trying to figure out what to do with so many families and to try is best to figure out how to get Stacy in his bed.Stacy didn’t want to have anything to do with Dallas even though she knew he was her mate. But she was deformed and who wanted a mate that couldn’t even give off scent... moreAnother pack was moving into their land. Not because they were trying to take over but because they needed help, food and shelter. Dallas moved through the house trying to figure out what to do with so many families and to try is best to figure out how to get Stacy in his bed.Stacy didn’t want to have anything to do with Dallas even though she knew he was her mate. But she was deformed and who wanted a mate that couldn’t even give off scent. She told him this over and over but he would not listen to her.Then Rich Sterling came looking for his wayward pack. He needed them to breed numbers for him in way of young not try to join forces with the young pack down the road. And what the hell did Austin Force, Alpha have to offer them that he hadn’t. But each of them had their own secrets. Secrets that would cost lives, love and maybe more than they could give up. Dallas and Stacy knew that the only way to get through this was to stay together but each of them were terrified of failing.Love conquers all. Does it? Will it? When the Force pack decides to care for their own, will it be enough to save the hundred people who need them? less

“Please. I’m begging you, just kill me.” He turned back to her and she could see his eyes. They were beautiful. A warm dark brown that made her heart pound. Shaking her head slightly, she grabbed the fur on his chest. “Do it, damn it. What the fuck are you waiting for?” Lou shook him then and he growled again. “Kill me.”Ginger Louise Cavanaugh, preferably Lou, has been on the run for the last ten years... more“Please. I’m begging you, just kill me.” He turned back to her and she could see his eyes. They were beautiful. A warm dark brown that made her heart pound. Shaking her head slightly, she grabbed the fur on his chest. “Do it, damn it. What the fuck are you waiting for?” Lou shook him then and he growled again. “Kill me.”Ginger Louise Cavanaugh, preferably Lou, has been on the run for the last ten years. She hadn’t run far enough because that bastard foster father had found her and beaten her again. Now the judge orders her to work out her ninety day sentence at the Force compound or go back to jail. The thought of jail is looking better and better. It is just a matter of time before he finds her again. Hurt and delirious with fever she just wants to die, but the wolf with the beautiful eyes won’t cooperate.The entire compound has been looking for Lou. Connor Force catches her scent on the wind and follows it to her. He can’t believe it. The new hired help is his mate and the danged woman is begging him to kill her.Trust doesn’t come easy for Lou. Everyone she has ever known has betrayed her. Connor and his family have sworn to protect her, but when a greater evil kidnaps their mother will their resolve falter?With Connor’s help Lou taps into her inner-self to rise above it all because only an Unstoppable Force can save them now. less

Myles ends up at the hotel to meet with the missing woman’s sister only to find her holding a gun to the head of a vamp. The woman has one of the smartest mouths he’s ever heard, not to mention, tasty as hell. Chris Collier only wants to find her sister, Millie, settle her up with whatever she needs to get her out of her life. They aren’t close at all, but she is still her stepsister, and the only family she has left... moreMyles ends up at the hotel to meet with the missing woman’s sister only to find her holding a gun to the head of a vamp. The woman has one of the smartest mouths he’s ever heard, not to mention, tasty as hell. Chris Collier only wants to find her sister, Millie, settle her up with whatever she needs to get her out of her life. They aren’t close at all, but she is still her stepsister, and the only family she has left. But Myles insisting on helping her is getting on her last nerve until some jerk shackles them together in a bedroom without any clothes. As mates, they can do so much more, but neither of them wants what comes with having someone in their lives full time. And as a vampire, the term ‘a long life’ takes on a whole new meaning. But once Myles tastes the tantalizing human, he knows that he’ll never have enough of her. He only hopes he can convince her of that before she kills him.Myles and Chris were destined to be together, the Fates had decided. But there are forces trying to pull them apart, and neither of them are sure they can win against such odds. An ancient evil has set his sights on Chris and will stop at nothing to have her for his bed. She has been told she is destined to destroy him, but others have tried…and failed. Austin Force and his pack are ready to help, but it will take a force like no other to stop him. Will Chris be able to fulfill her destiny and defeat the beast? Or will she meet the same fate as her predecessors?Word Count: 60,498 less

Reid Atkins is ready to take on the world, or at least his pack. As long as he passes his exams he will be a doctor and assume his position in Austin Force’s pack. He owes Austin for taking him and his brother in when they were young pups. The boys would have died without Austin’s help and he wants Austin to be proud of what he has become. Jodie Turner just wants to do what the bylaws demand: let the local Alpha know you’re here and nothing more... moreReid Atkins is ready to take on the world, or at least his pack. As long as he passes his exams he will be a doctor and assume his position in Austin Force’s pack. He owes Austin for taking him and his brother in when they were young pups. The boys would have died without Austin’s help and he wants Austin to be proud of what he has become. Jodie Turner just wants to do what the bylaws demand: let the local Alpha know you’re here and nothing more. She wants to be left alone―no entanglements―not ever. She doesn’t have the time or patience for any shit.When Reid put the stethoscope on her chest, she felt something move along her skin and realized it was her wolf responding to him. He must have felt her too because he looked at her.As he leaned toward her throat, she knew that he was going to taste her. Her entire body was on fire for him to bite her, and she tried to move back from him. But Austin held her tightly, and before she knew it, Reid was pulling her into his arms.“Let me go.” He touched his mouth to her pounding pulse just as Austin let her go. She stumbled slightly, but Reid held her. “Please let me go. I don’t want you to touch me. Let me go.”“I don’t think so.” His teeth scraped along her throat, and when he lifted his head, she could see his wolf. “You know.”She shook her head, but he was already lowering his mouth to hers. As his mouth brushed over hers, she heard Austin saying something but not what it was. As soon as Reid kissed her, she knew as surely as she was standing there that getting away now was going to be twice as hard. Then his tongue slid between her lips, and she figured she’d be lucky if she ever got away.Jodie Turner is more than Austin’s pack or even her family expected―a shifter with the magic to shift into anyone or anything she wishes. Power like hers comes with a price―a mage, Ethan Randolph, wants her dead so that he can absorb her powers. Reid will protect his mate at any cost―whether she wants it or not. When Ethan kidnaps his mate, Reid and Austin band together with the vampires to plan her rescue and wipe out this vermin once and for all. Reid and Jodi are an Excessive Force, but will it be enough to defeat this powerful being? Find out in the 7th installment of the Force of Nature Series―Excessive Force less

He leaned down to her, and she felt his hot breath on her lips and licked them. “Tell me to leave you now, Molly. Tell me or I’m going to kiss you.” Her breath seemed to sear her lungs, her heart rate had tripled, and she could feel her body getting ready for him. A stranger, she kept telling herself, and it did little good. She wanted him as much as she needed her next breath. Even as breathless as she was, she told him to leave. “Too late... moreHe leaned down to her, and she felt his hot breath on her lips and licked them. “Tell me to leave you now, Molly. Tell me or I’m going to kiss you.” Her breath seemed to sear her lungs, her heart rate had tripled, and she could feel her body getting ready for him. A stranger, she kept telling herself, and it did little good. She wanted him as much as she needed her next breath. Even as breathless as she was, she told him to leave. “Too late.” His mouth took hers almost as soon as his words left his mouth. Not in a simple kiss as she had expected but a taking… Randy Atkins is ready to uproot his life and see the world. All his brothers are happy and settled with mates and children. He feels like a third wheel, but his mate had died when he was a pup and he has no desire to go through that again. Sargent Molly Barker has one thing on her mind―to protect her sister Mary from an abusive husband. Neither are prepared for the sniper gunning for them. Mary’s dying wish is for Molly to live, not just survive. She wants her to live, have a home, husband, and children…not just exist as she has been. Molly doesn’t know quite what to think of the indecisive Randy Atkins. He tells her that they’re better off if he stays away from her, but no matter how hard Randy tries he can’t avoid the beautiful vixen. One taste and he’s hooked… Molly’s in too deep, and the sniper’s not finished with her yet. Now they have Randy… Can she put the clues together to find him before he meets her sister’s fate? Find out in the final installment of the Force of Nature Series―Impassable Force less