Claws Clause Series by Jessica Lynch

Paranormals exist.More than fifty years ago, the community of supernatural races—shifters, vampires, ghosts, witches, and more—revealed themselves to the humans. With the rise of technology, they couldn’t stay hidden in the shadows like they had for centuries. And, while rumors of their existence go back even further than that, the announcement sent shockwaves throughout the rest of the world.After the shock wore off, the humans reacted... moreParanormals exist.More than fifty years ago, the community of supernatural races—shifters, vampires, ghosts, witches, and more—revealed themselves to the humans. With the rise of technology, they couldn’t stay hidden in the shadows like they had for centuries. And, while rumors of their existence go back even further than that, the announcement sent shockwaves throughout the rest of the world.After the shock wore off, the humans reacted. Knowing that Paras had the strength, the humans struggled to keep the power. And what better way than to grab a Para by the balls?Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. A set of mandates hurriedly put in place that Paras had to follow, especially when it came to their "fated" unions.The laws kept the peace. When the penalty for breaking one was being thrown in a magic-free prison, they had to. Ordinance 7304—also known as the Claws Clause—keeps the Paras in line and gives the human population an illusion of safety. And why not? With the power of the entire government behind the laws, even an alpha wolf loses some of his strength.Because one of the biggies? When a shifter finds his fated mate, it doesn’t matter what his nose—or his body—says. His instincts might scream mine, but that doesn’t mean he can run off with his woman and claim her. To the humans, that’s kidnapping, and it’s a big no-no.Maddox Wolfe understood that… until the day he stumbled upon Evangeline Lewis and knew in an instant that this was the woman he’d spent twenty-six years waiting for. And while his wolf says take her, he knows he can’t woo his mate from inside of the Cage. She’s human, so he has to think like a human. Act like a human. Pretend he’s a human.Whatever it takes to make her his mate. And since he is and alpha wolf shifter, there’s gonna be a little stalking involved. It’s okay. His human will eventually understand.Mates is a prequel novella (~20k words) that is set directly before the first Claws Clause book, Hungry Like a Wolf. It is the story of how Maddox and Evangeline became mates, and is an introduction to a brand new paranormal series where Paras exist and live alongside humans. There's some heat to it (and some closed-door action), some profanity, and is intended for adult readers. less

In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance #7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved…I remember—Three years ago, Maddox Wolfe lost his mate... moreIn a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance #7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved…I remember—Three years ago, Maddox Wolfe lost his mate. Since there’s nothing more dangerous than a bonded shifter on his own, Ordinance #7304 gave him three choices: voluntary incarceration until he’s no longer deemed a threat; a lobotomy-like procedure performed by government-employed witches that would dissolve his bond; or, most final, a state-sanctioned execution so that he could be with his mate again. And while death held a certain appeal in the hazy days following the tragedy, Maddox had his family and his pack to live for. So, refusing to give up his memories of his sweet Evangeline, he chose to spend the rest of his days in the Cage.I forget—There's a hole in Evangeline Lewis's memory. The doctors tell her that it's normal, that she'll recover fully in time. After all, it's only been three years since the accident that nearly killed her. They never thought she'd wake up; a nagging, annoying sensation that something's wrong is the least of her worries. Especially since she has so much going on: a new apartment, a new job, her mother's well-meaning attempts at match-making... but tell that to her wayward psyche. By day, she can't shake the feeling that something's missing. And, by night, she can't escape the dreams of a shadow man with glowing golden eyes…It's entirely by chance when Maddox's brother follows that familiar scent to the beautiful brunette with the haunted smile. But Colt knows immediately what he's found: Maddox's mate, alive if not altogether well. Once he learns the truth, Maddox will stop at nothing to get her back, even if it he has to follow every twisted, convoluted letter of the ridiculous Claws Clause to do it.Hungry like a Wolf is the first full-length novel in a steamy paranormal romance series, featuring a determined alpha wolf shifter and the woman who cheated death to find her way back to him! less

He never wanted a mate. Until he found her—and now she's all he wants. In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized.  Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place... moreHe never wanted a mate. Until he found her—and now she's all he wants. In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized.  Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved… I won't— Colton Wolfe has never liked witches.There’s something about their magic. With a snap of a finger, a witch can cancel out his brute strength, razor-sharp claws, and inch-long fangs. It just isn’t natural. The Para-proof wards constructed by witches always made his fur itch, and it has bothered him for years how they betrayed all paranormals by selling their services to the highest bidders.Then a witch nearly killed him and his dislike turned into full-blown hate.His brother thinks his anger is unhealthy. Following his brush with near-death, Colt refuses to even talk to any packmates. Dodge, a ghost and his best friend, can’t even get through to him. Colt keeps himself confined to his workshop, shutting every one out. His wolf is just about rabid and he keeps his beast locked up tight.His wolf wants its mate. Colt won’t admit it, but he does, too.Only Shea is a witch.And Colt hates all witches—Doesn’t he? I can't— Shea Moonshadow is a healer first, a witch second. Considering her magic has a way of backfiring on her whenever she tries the simplest of spells, she sticks with what she knows will work. Her herbs and her poultices have never failed her before.Now if she could only say the same about her brother.Hudson is a Donor, a blood junkie who gives blood to vampires in exchange for a high only a dangerous Nightwalker can give. When he gets in over his head, he does what he’s always done: runs to Shea for help.She can’t say no. She’s never been able to say no.Not to Hudson.Not to anyone.And that’s how she finds herself pledged to a blood-bonding with an obsessed vampire. When a dangerous group of Paras move in on Colt’s territory, going after humans and paranormals alike, the Grayson Police Department recruit him to take on the vicious Nightwalkers. If it’s bad enough that Colt gets saddled with an old enemy, it’s even worse when he discovers that his almost-mate is in it up to her adorable purple eyes. He might’ve put off claiming his mate. But no way in hell is Colt—or his wolf—going to let some Nightwalker scum take Shea away from him. * Season of the Witch is the second full-length novel in the Claws Clause series. It’s the story of a grumpy wolf shifter hero and the sassy witch who has cast a spell over him. With danger, intrigue, and heart, watch as Colton submits to the one woman meant for him. less

He didn't want to be a Para. But she just might make it worth it.In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place... moreHe didn't want to be a Para. But she just might make it worth it.In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved…** Full blurb to be posted later to avoid future spoilers ** less

In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place... moreIn a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved…Ordinance 7304 is a collection that features the first three full-length novels in the Claws Clause series:Hungry Like a Wolf (Claws Clause #1) || Maddox Wolfe & Evangeline LewisAlpha wolf Maddox believes he has lost his human mate forever — and in his world, that’s a fate close to death. But when he discovers that Evangeline is still alive, he’ll fight tooth and claw to make her remember their love…Season of the Witch (Claws Clause #2) || Colton Wolfe & Shea MoonshadowColton Wolfe doesn't like witches. When he discovers one is his fated mate, he convinces her to use her magic to sever their bond. Shea Moonshadow will do anything for the shifter that holds her heart, even let him break it. But before she can, a group of murderous vampires comes to town. Their leader wants Shea... and, Colt realizes, so does he.Sunglasses at Night (Claws Clause #3) || Adam Wright & Tabby WinslowAfter changing from human to vampire, ex-cop Adam has one thought on his mind: revenge on the vamp who turned him. And then he meets Tabby, a perky blonde slayer who is the key to everything he's ever wanted and, suddenly, he's looking forward to forever. less

He spent a hundred years waiting for her. She hated him in a heartbeat.In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place... moreHe spent a hundred years waiting for her. She hated him in a heartbeat.In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized. Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved…I exist—Dodge McCoy is dead. Died more than a century ago, one of countless who never made it out of his New York City slum. And while a bullet might've ended his life, his afterlife was only just beginning.He's a ghost. A phantom. A spirit.And he’s just about gone.Without his fated mate—without his “key”—Dodge will experience his second (and final) death. For years, he put off searching, mainly because he still harbors scars over the betrayal that led to his first death. In his eyes, it would be better to fade away than let another woman tear his heart to shreds.Too bad it isn’t as easy as that. Turns out there’s a catch that no one’s ever mentioned to him before: when he dies again, so does his key.Which would be fine—if Dodge didn’t know who his key was. Since he does, and he’s been avoiding her for more than a decade, it doesn’t seem right to take the talented beauty with him when he goes.So, using the last of his energy, he leaves the Bumptown behind in search of the one woman who could save him…I escape—Laurel Kane is a star.America’s sweetheart since she was a teen, she stepped away from the limelight a few years ago. Rumors swirled, gossip bloggers coming up with the most outrageous reasons why she walked away from her high-profile career. Laurel heard it all and said nothing.What could she say?That she saw dead people?She always knew that Paras were out there. In Hollywood, nearly everyone had some kind of power—there just wasn’t anyone like her.Afraid she was losing her mind, she sought help and treatment, whatever it would take to stop the visions. But, ust when she thought she had, right on the cusp of her comeback, he shows up.Brash. Cocky. Arrogant. A relic from the past, the century-old ghost bumps into her and, to her surprise, she actually feels it.And that’s when she realizes her new sitcom might just have to be put on hold…With time running out and Death literally at their back, these two will have to get along long enough to break the curse tying them together—or else Dodge won’t be the only ghost.* Ghost of Jealousy is the fourth full-length novel in the Claws Clause series. It’s the story of a ghostly hero from another time and the secretive starlet who holds his life—and his heart—in her hands. less

In the middle of a fight, Travis Fenton took a deep breath and, instead of launching at an enemy vamp, he nearly fell flat on his face when his jaguar tried to take over. His beast had recognized the scent on the wind. It belonged to his mate: the stranger fighting alongside Travis and his pack leaders. Though his jaguar shouted at him to go to her, his instincts led him to protect the mysterious witch. Then, once the fight was over and his Alpha gave him permission, he ran after her... moreIn the middle of a fight, Travis Fenton took a deep breath and, instead of launching at an enemy vamp, he nearly fell flat on his face when his jaguar tried to take over. His beast had recognized the scent on the wind. It belonged to his mate: the stranger fighting alongside Travis and his pack leaders. Though his jaguar shouted at him to go to her, his instincts led him to protect the mysterious witch. Then, once the fight was over and his Alpha gave him permission, he ran after her. Because Virginia? The second the Nightwalkers disappeared, so did she. With the spark of a bond and his powerful jaguar guiding him, it should’ve been easy to chase her down. Only his mate? She isn’t just a witch or a bounty hunter. She’s a psychic, and she uses her gift to evade him at every turn. Too bad that’s not going to stop the determined shifter... Virginia Stone isn’t interested in a mate. After her ex cheated on her, she decided to put all of her time and energy toward her career. Both a witch and a bounty hunter, it’s her job to track down any troublemakers on behalf of Coventry, the largest witch coven in the States. Capturing Priscilla Winters and bringing her in should’ve been a routine job. She’s just a lone witch, and Gin has her runes and her gifts to fight against her magic. At least, that’s what she thought. A year after she first went looking for Cilla, the twisted witch’s dark magic has done nothing but hurl obstacle after obstacle in Gin’s path. When she senses a hungry jaguar at her heels, she doesn't know whether to be frustrated or flattered. Sure, Travis is a handsome and sexy and pretty possessive shifter, but she has a job to do. She can't let him distract her, even if he seems insistent that she is his fated mate. So, eager to follow the latest lead on Cilla while staying a few steps ahead of Travis, she miscalculates and runs right into trouble... less