Realm of Flame and Shadow Series by Christina Ashcroft, Christina Phillips

Between an angel and a desperate woman comes salvation and a raw passion that challenges them at every turn…When Aurora Robinson attempts to open a rift between dimensions to embrace her true heritage, an arrogant Archangel is the only one who can save her from the jaws of hell. And while she owes Gabriel her life, she's determined not to fall at his feet-despite the desire she feels whenever they're together... moreBetween an angel and a desperate woman comes salvation and a raw passion that challenges them at every turn…When Aurora Robinson attempts to open a rift between dimensions to embrace her true heritage, an arrogant Archangel is the only one who can save her from the jaws of hell. And while she owes Gabriel her life, she's determined not to fall at his feet-despite the desire she feels whenever they're together.After his wings were brutally destroyed millennia ago, Gabriel has no compassion for humans like those who ruined him and betrayed the ones he loved. But when he inexplicably finds himself defying ancient protocols to rescue a woman from a fate worse than death, he is shocked by the searing attraction he feels for a mortal.As the ancient forces that seek to punish Aurora for her actions close in, Gabriel offers the tempting woman protection at his private sanctuary. But as they both succumb to their desires, they discover an even deeper connection-one that threatens to consume them. less

Falling for her nemesis is the most dangerous thing she’s ever done…All dhampir Rowan wants is the chance for a normal life. But she’s bound by a blood debt to work as a paranormal assassin, so that’s never going to happen. After one reckless night she wakes up next to a beautiful stranger. If the mysterious guild who raised her learns what she’s done, both their lives will be forfeit... moreFalling for her nemesis is the most dangerous thing she’s ever done…All dhampir Rowan wants is the chance for a normal life. But she’s bound by a blood debt to work as a paranormal assassin, so that’s never going to happen. After one reckless night she wakes up next to a beautiful stranger. If the mysterious guild who raised her learns what she’s done, both their lives will be forfeit. But she soon discovers her enigmatic lover has secrets of his own, and if she ever wants to be free, she’ll have to trust the captivating immortal who is also her most merciless enemy.Nothing is more important to the Archangel Azrael than hunting down the dhampir army of his sworn enemy. Until he meets the enchanting Rowan. He doesn’t do commitment, but one night with her changes all his ironclad plans. Until he discovers who she really is and everything he’s ever believed in is turned inside out.She deserves to die. But as the fallout from deadly secrets close in on them, he becomes tangled up in the hunt for the truth. And if they don’t work together, neither of them might survive the night. less