Masters Of Maria Series by Holley Trent

The paranormal hijinks in rural New Mexico continue with a return to small-town Maria. When December Farmer tracks Tito Perez to remote Maria, New Mexico to demand that he take responsibility for their daughter, she expects some resistance from her ex-lover. After five years of trying to get him to contact her, she had to take matters into her own hands. What she didn’t expect is to immediately become embroiled in a deadly scheme in which she and their child are targets... moreThe paranormal hijinks in rural New Mexico continue with a return to small-town Maria. When December Farmer tracks Tito Perez to remote Maria, New Mexico to demand that he take responsibility for their daughter, she expects some resistance from her ex-lover. After five years of trying to get him to contact her, she had to take matters into her own hands. What she didn’t expect is to immediately become embroiled in a deadly scheme in which she and their child are targets. And the would-be perpetrator is a centuries-old demigod who has a grudge against his cousin... His cousin Tito! From the moment they met in a Tucson bar, all signs pointed to December being exactly what he didn’t want - a true mate. He cut ties with her to keep her safe, unwilling to lose another woman he loves to scheming supernatural foes. Unfortunately for him, mate magic doesn’t care if he’s ready or willing, and December is both. She knows the risks of belonging to a demigod and is willing to fight… if he is, too! All Tito has ever wanted was to live and love the way humans do. And to do so, he may have no choice but to embrace the magic he’s resisted for so long and become the unflinching warrior he never thought he’d be... The Demigod's Legacy is set approximately one year following the conclusion of the Desert Guards series. Although Tito and his family are introduced there, this book can be read as a stand-alone romance. This work was previously published by Crimson Romance/Simon & Schuster. This is a gently revised second edition. less

Cursed by his vengeful ex-lover eight hundred years ago, fallen angel Tamatsu lost not only his voice but much of his considerable power, and became consumed by ravenous hungers for food, sex, violence, and other earthly pleasures. Now he’s ready to make a deal with his former flame: the return of his voice in exchange for the location of her missing queen. But the Fates have a way of throwing monkey wrenches into the best-laid plans... moreCursed by his vengeful ex-lover eight hundred years ago, fallen angel Tamatsu lost not only his voice but much of his considerable power, and became consumed by ravenous hungers for food, sex, violence, and other earthly pleasures. Now he’s ready to make a deal with his former flame: the return of his voice in exchange for the location of her missing queen. But the Fates have a way of throwing monkey wrenches into the best-laid plans. After so many years outside of the elf realm, the unflinching Noelle isn’t sure she can remember what happened to his voice or what made her mad enough to curse Tamatsu in the first place. When the magic tethering the two feuding warriors causes old passions to flare, Tamatsu must decide if being intimate with Noelle again is worth exacerbating his insatiable appetites. And can Noelle truly find a way to make amends with the only person who’s capable of balancing her? It’s not a match made in heaven, but they could make a hell of a team. * * *This work was previously published by Crimson Romance/Simon & Schuster. This is a gently revised second edition.* * * less

Alex Cavanaugh is used to fielding odd requests at her waitressing job. She would have never predicted, though, that she’d get brazenly propositioned for a one-night stand with a needy werewolf—or that she’d be lonely enough to tell him yes. Ben Swain’s inner wolf has been howling for him to take a permanent mate, but he’s terrified of change. He’s clawed his way to status and respect from his pack and doesn’t want to sacrifice that for anything... moreAlex Cavanaugh is used to fielding odd requests at her waitressing job. She would have never predicted, though, that she’d get brazenly propositioned for a one-night stand with a needy werewolf—or that she’d be lonely enough to tell him yes. Ben Swain’s inner wolf has been howling for him to take a permanent mate, but he’s terrified of change. He’s clawed his way to status and respect from his pack and doesn’t want to sacrifice that for anything. A short tryst while he’s visiting Maria, New Mexico, before the holidays is supposed to be a stopgap measure to keep his wolf hormones in check, but Ben’s animal side wants more of Alex. Although she’s a human, quirky Alex’s go-with-the-flow, practical personality perfectly complements Ben’s wild intensity. But after being burned by men before, her budding horticulture career has become her number one priority. Sure, she wants love, but she’d rather be alone than with someone who isn’t fully committed. If the two can’t figure out a way to balance the two most important things in their lives, all they’ll be getting for Christmas is regret. ***This story was first published by Crimson Romance/Simon & Schuster in 2017. This re-released edition contains minor content changes that do not change the original plot.*** Also available in MASTERS OF MARIA: - The Demigod's Legacy - The Angel's Hunger - The Coyote's Chance - The Coyote's Cowboy - The Coyote's Bride - The Coyote's Comfort less

Becoming the new alpha of Maria’s chaotic pack is coyote shifter Blue Shapely’s long-awaited chance to be his own man. Unfortunately, the pack’s hapless patron can’t help but thwart him at every turn. After being magically attached to the Coyote group for more than a century, Willa Matheson has a soft spot for them—even the dangerous ones threatening to expose them to humans. She may have hired Blue to rein in the pack, but the two constantly disagree on strategy... moreBecoming the new alpha of Maria’s chaotic pack is coyote shifter Blue Shapely’s long-awaited chance to be his own man. Unfortunately, the pack’s hapless patron can’t help but thwart him at every turn. After being magically attached to the Coyote group for more than a century, Willa Matheson has a soft spot for them—even the dangerous ones threatening to expose them to humans. She may have hired Blue to rein in the pack, but the two constantly disagree on strategy. She’s afraid to ruffle feathers, but take-charge Blue will do whatever it takes to get his Coyotes in line. And to complicate things even more: all signs point to the anxious demigoddess being his mate. Developing a tenderness for Willa will be an obstacle to Blue’s determination to be as ruthless as he needs to be, but if the duo can’t find a way to retract their claws, and soon, it may be too late to protect the pack’s secret—and their own hearts. Note: Willa lived through The Inquisition. There are some brief mentions of past torture events in this story. **This book was previously published by Crimson Romance/Simon & Schuster. This edition is nearly identical but contains the epilogue formerly published on the author's website.** less

Sheena Esposito has never rocked the boat in her father's repressive Coyote pack, but when she learns of his intentions to further antagonize a rival alpha, she can't stay quiet. She must warn the good guys that trouble is headed their way. When her search lands her outside Maria, New Mexico, a surly ranch hand pegs her as an annoying stray dog. Desperate to keep his new job, cowboy Austin Stuart plans to get rid of the distraction... moreSheena Esposito has never rocked the boat in her father's repressive Coyote pack, but when she learns of his intentions to further antagonize a rival alpha, she can't stay quiet. She must warn the good guys that trouble is headed their way. When her search lands her outside Maria, New Mexico, a surly ranch hand pegs her as an annoying stray dog. Desperate to keep his new job, cowboy Austin Stuart plans to get rid of the distraction. Yet, according to his little brother, the dog is really a human, and she's on the run. Could this get more ridiculous? But he soon finds out shapeshifters are very real...and all signs point to Austin being Sheena's mate.After a lifetime spent recovering from one embarrassing social gaffe after another, Austin is open to trading his solitude for a chance at having a partner who's kind about his rough edges—and no one's sweeter than Sheena. Unfortunately, Sheena is still under her abusive father's thumb, and she knows he's waiting for her back in his territory.It's up to Austin to convince her that the bravest thing she can do is stay in Maria—not only for him, but so she can incite lasting change in Coyote culture as well. less

In sixteenth century Central America, the goddess La Bella Dama witnessed the explosion of a slave ship off the coast. Hundreds of years later, she's still running from what she did in the aftermath. A rare moment of softness to the benefit of some of the nearly dead compelled her to make a deal with the devilish fallen angel responsible for the disaster... moreIn sixteenth century Central America, the goddess La Bella Dama witnessed the explosion of a slave ship off the coast. Hundreds of years later, she's still running from what she did in the aftermath. A rare moment of softness to the benefit of some of the nearly dead compelled her to make a deal with the devilish fallen angel responsible for the disaster.Four hundred years on, she and Tarik still get along like fire and gasoline, but he's the only creature she’s ever encountered who can make her heart race.While they may be uniquely equipped to withstand each other's heat, she's in no position to commit to such a dangerous being. She learned her lesson well enough already.The last time she was humiliated by a lover, she created an entire race of shapeshifters out of spite. But it may be too late. She's created something even more personal with Tarik—something that can turn her life upside down...and something that shouldn't be possible. less