Children of the Night Series by Meghan Jones

One was a woman broken by war, the other was a vampire who always got what she wanted. Two different women from two different worlds will collide. In the civilian world, former Marine Maxilyn Lykaios finds it difficult to adjust, but she is able to capture some of her former life when working as a security guard at one of New York City's exclusive clubs 'Eclipse'... moreOne was a woman broken by war, the other was a vampire who always got what she wanted. Two different women from two different worlds will collide. In the civilian world, former Marine Maxilyn Lykaios finds it difficult to adjust, but she is able to capture some of her former life when working as a security guard at one of New York City's exclusive clubs 'Eclipse'.Out of the Corps, the only life she has known for nearly a decade, the former Staff Sergeant is in unknown territory and soon learns this territory is commanded by a most dangerous woman.Kassandra is the owner of 'Eclipse' and she posses very hungry eyes, eyes focused on Maxilyn. What Kassandra wants she always gets and her sights are now on the closed off, mysterious and secretive Marine she intends to make hers. But when Kassandra's true nature comes to light, the shadows of Maxilyn's own past threaten to reveal themselves. Can Kassandra break down Maxilyn's walls or will Maxilyn be forced to run once again. less

Maxilyn Lykaios is the last of the first: a werewolf. This is a secret she had hidden and killed for all her life and now it’s no longer a secret. Six months ago she disappeared, rolling off a cliff in an act to protect Kassandra, daughter of Virgil Theron, the Elder who carried out the genocide of Maxilyn’s entire people. Now a new player has entered the game and friends and families do not guarantee anything anymore... moreMaxilyn Lykaios is the last of the first: a werewolf. This is a secret she had hidden and killed for all her life and now it’s no longer a secret. Six months ago she disappeared, rolling off a cliff in an act to protect Kassandra, daughter of Virgil Theron, the Elder who carried out the genocide of Maxilyn’s entire people. Now a new player has entered the game and friends and families do not guarantee anything anymore. Enemies are anyone and everywhere and Maxilyn is running out of places to hide. With a new threat from the shadows looming over the supernatural world alliances both new and old will be tested and Maxilyn will find there are things she cannot run from. less

The door between Earth and the Abyss had been opened. Hell on Earth is unleashed in the form of the Strigori who have returned to take back what is theirs. Eons of preparation have led to their successful return, but what they do not know is that they were not the only ones hiding in the dark. Maxilyn Lykaios struggles with a growing darkness within her, fighting for control of her own body against one whose thirst for revenge threatens to drown her... moreThe door between Earth and the Abyss had been opened. Hell on Earth is unleashed in the form of the Strigori who have returned to take back what is theirs. Eons of preparation have led to their successful return, but what they do not know is that they were not the only ones hiding in the dark. Maxilyn Lykaios struggles with a growing darkness within her, fighting for control of her own body against one whose thirst for revenge threatens to drown her. Witnessing Kassandra’s death at the hands of Lei, Max feels there is no one she can place her trust in. Lied to, manipulated, betrayed, the lone wolf sets out on her own mission that will take her into the darkest depths of the Abyss. less