Lux Catena Series by Amy Pennza

A Lux Catena Paranormal Romance Series Short Story In the beginning... The Orphan Lizette Butler is having a bad day. Worse? It's her birthday. Her twenty-first, to be exact. Even if she had loved ones to celebrate with, she's in no mood for parties or cake. Driving home from the bars with a killer headache, the only thing she wants to do is climb into bed and sleep... moreA Lux Catena Paranormal Romance Series Short Story In the beginning... The Orphan Lizette Butler is having a bad day. Worse? It's her birthday. Her twenty-first, to be exact. Even if she had loved ones to celebrate with, she's in no mood for parties or cake. Driving home from the bars with a killer headache, the only thing she wants to do is climb into bed and sleep.So when her pack Alpha shows up in her living room unannounced and most definitely uninvited, it's one birthday surprise she can live without. The Alpha Maxime Simard isn't really one for surprises. He knows Lizette doesn't want him interfering in her life. He did enough of that two years ago, when he made a devastating mistake that left them both reeling. Still, it's her birthday. And she's still part of his pack. In fact, it's time for her to remember that the distance between them is temporary. Two years ago, he agreed to give her space — to let her attend school and experience a little taste of freedom. But that agreement? It's got an expiration date. less

Lizette Butler is determined to escape the clutches of her powerful pack alpha, Maxime Simard. But when fate brings her back into his orbit, she discovers that the attraction between them is as fiery and undeniable as ever.Max has everything he could ever want—wealth, power, and a loyal army of wolves at his command. But the only thing he truly desires is Lizette, and he’ll stop at nothing to claim her... moreLizette Butler is determined to escape the clutches of her powerful pack alpha, Maxime Simard. But when fate brings her back into his orbit, she discovers that the attraction between them is as fiery and undeniable as ever.Max has everything he could ever want—wealth, power, and a loyal army of wolves at his command. But the only thing he truly desires is Lizette, and he’ll stop at nothing to claim her. But when secrets come to light and outside forces threaten to tear them apart, they have to fight for their lives and their love. less

What happens when the species' most notorious womanizer meets the woman of his dreams?As a werewolf Alpha's daughter, Sophie Gregory was raised to understand she has two important purposes in life--to be wed and bred. When she fails at the first, she wants nothing to do with the second, even if it means spending the rest of her life alone. After fleeing a disastrous arranged marriage, she seeks shelter with a neighboring pack. There's just one problem... moreWhat happens when the species' most notorious womanizer meets the woman of his dreams?As a werewolf Alpha's daughter, Sophie Gregory was raised to understand she has two important purposes in life--to be wed and bred. When she fails at the first, she wants nothing to do with the second, even if it means spending the rest of her life alone. After fleeing a disastrous arranged marriage, she seeks shelter with a neighboring pack. There's just one problem. Her new pack is home to the handsome, roguish Remy Arsenault: serial dater and notorious womanizer. Remy makes her laugh...and her heart pound. She's not looking for commitment, but she might just be up for a fling. That's all Remy is offering, anyway, right?Remy has a reputation for being a player, but in truth, he's ready to settle down. Too bad that's the very last thing Sophie is interested in. He will do anything to win the heart of the woman who makes his head spin with lust--including seducing her with the most delicious sex imaginable. Sophie wants a fling. But what if he's ready for so much more? To convince her he's serious this time, he might just have to pull off a small miracle. less

A werewolf hitman with a mysterious past...Hitman. Killer. Problem-solver.Dominic Prado is the best at what he does. When werewolves lose control, the Alpha sends Dominic to clean up the mess. It’s not a job to covet. It’s not well-suited to someone burdened by emotion. But it suits Dom just fine. After he lost the love of his life, he hasn’t felt much of anything at all.And he’s ready for a clean, easy kill... moreA werewolf hitman with a mysterious past...Hitman. Killer. Problem-solver.Dominic Prado is the best at what he does. When werewolves lose control, the Alpha sends Dominic to clean up the mess. It’s not a job to covet. It’s not well-suited to someone burdened by emotion. But it suits Dom just fine. After he lost the love of his life, he hasn’t felt much of anything at all.And he’s ready for a clean, easy kill. When he learns there’s a murderer on the loose in the Louisiana bayou, he signs on without a second thought. The last thing he expects to find at the end of his hunt is a trash-talking beauty with flashing green eyes, a body that won't quit…and a damn mean right hook.A latent female shifter on the run.As a latent werewolf, Lily Agincourt has spent the past five years on the fringes of wolf society—an outcast with few rights and almost no prospects for the future. On the other hand, being a latent means sidestepping the pressures of shifter life. Free from wolf politics and the obligatory search for a lifemate, she can live exactly as she chooses.But when she’s accused of murder, her life is instantly forfeit. There is no judge and jury for a latent—just an executioner. But when the man sent to kill her ends up in her bed—and stays there for days—hope blooms that she may just survive this, after all. Who knew an executioner’s arms could be so warm…or so pleasurably wicked?Will Dom help her prove her innocence? Or after taking her body, merely follow orders and take her life, as well... less

Haley the Giftless.That’s what the wolves in her pack call Haley Michaels—former latent werewolf and current supernatural failure. In a species where every pureblooded werewolf is born with a gift, she’s a magical dud. With her prospects of finding a lifemate at pretty much zero, she’s prepared to spend her twenty-first birthday—and all the birthdays thereafter—alone. But when an eligible bachelor from another pack asks her to visit, she’s willing to fly across the country to meet him... moreHaley the Giftless.That’s what the wolves in her pack call Haley Michaels—former latent werewolf and current supernatural failure. In a species where every pureblooded werewolf is born with a gift, she’s a magical dud. With her prospects of finding a lifemate at pretty much zero, she’s prepared to spend her twenty-first birthday—and all the birthdays thereafter—alone. But when an eligible bachelor from another pack asks her to visit, she’s willing to fly across the country to meet him. She’s also willing to overlook his bad-tempered alpha. Rude, brooding, and covered in scars, he’s a beast every time they cross paths. So why can’t she stop crossing him?An Alpha alone.Bard Bennett is alone—and that’s exactly the way he prefers it. As alpha of an isolated territory with a declining population, he’s got too many problems to babysit a female looking for a love match. There are so many reasons he should send her home. She’s half his age, she ignores all his orders, and she has a frustrating habit of ending up in mortal danger. She’s also smart, beautiful, and absolutely captivating. When a threat from his past resurfaces unexpectedly, he’ll do anything to keep her safe. He just has to remember he can’t keep her . . . less

Four hot wolf shifters find their mates . . . and some sizzling romance along the way. Own the complete Lux Catena wolf shifter paranormal romance series - four scorching hot stories you won’t want to put down. Read each book as a standalone, or binge the whole series in order. Whichever way you do it, you’re in for lots of heat and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.Book 1: What a Wolf DesiresWerewolf Lizette Butler has her freedom at last . . . Until her exasperating pack Alpha orders her home . moreFour hot wolf shifters find their mates . . . and some sizzling romance along the way. Own the complete Lux Catena wolf shifter paranormal romance series - four scorching hot stories you won’t want to put down. Read each book as a standalone, or binge the whole series in order. Whichever way you do it, you’re in for lots of heat and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.Book 1: What a Wolf DesiresWerewolf Lizette Butler has her freedom at last . . . Until her exasperating pack Alpha orders her home . . . and into his bed. Maxime Simard let her walk away once. Now, he’s determined to claim her. When outside forces threaten to keep them apart, they have to fight for their lives . . . and their love . . .Book 2: What a Wolf DaresWerewolf. Telepath. Frenchman. Master Chef. Womanizer. Remy Arsenault is a lot of things, but “settled down” isn’t one of them - at least until he meets Sophie Gregory. As an Alpha’s daughter, she’s off limits. He’s supposed to be escorting her to her wedding, not seducing her. Except he can’t get her out of his head. When she runs from danger and straight into his arms, he’s not sure he can let her go.Book 3: What a Wolf DemandsHe was sent to kill her, not claim her . . . Dominic Prado is the wolf who brings rogue wolves to justice. When werewolves go bad, he gets to play the bad guy. But when he’s sent to catch a female latent accused of murder in the Louisiana bayou, he didn’t expect to end up caught himself. Lily Agincourt is a trash-talking beauty with flashing green eyes, a body that won’t quit, and a mean right hook. He can’t let her live. Problem is, he’s not sure he can live without her . . .Book 4: What a Wolf’s Heart DecidesBard Bennett is an Alpha alone.With his pack numbers dwindling, he’s got enough problems without babysitting a husband-hunting female from another territory. There are so many reasons he should send Haley Michaels home. She’s half his age, she ignores all his orders, and she has a frustrating habit of ending up in mortal danger. She’s also smart, beautiful, and absolutely captivating. When a threat from his past surfaces, he’ll do anything to keep her safe. He just has to remember he can’t keep her . . . less