Catherine Pierce is a young shape-shifter in a small town that has become the epicenter of paranormal activity. It's kill-or-be-killed, and when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a vengeful witch, she must figure out how to protect herself and her family without attracting the attention of the evil Slayers.

A depressed and suicidal teen starts an affair with her college professor that results in tragedy.

Val receives a calling card from a very dangerous boy who wants to play with her. It's a game without rules, logic, or consequence, and he'll stop at nothing to claim her as his-even if it means destroying them both.Three years ago, Valerian Kimble got herself entangled with a burgeoning sociopath intent on adding her to his own columns of wins and losses. She managed to escape him, but at a terrible cost...This time it's personal.Now a high school senior, Val is a pale shadow of the girl she once was and still recovering from the terrible trauma she suffered at his hands. She is understandably reluctant when her friends receive mysterious invitations to a theme party being held in one of the old manor homes on the edge of town.Right away, something about the party seems off. The other guests are secretive, and strangely hostile. Cell phones don't work. Doors lock and unlock, seemingly at will. And the festivities start to take a turn for the sinister as the evening progresses. Because their host loves games. Loves them so much that he's decided to make a little wager. The deadline is sunrise. The stakes? Their lives.Let the games begin.

Catherine Pierce always knew she was going to leave home. She just never thought it would be at seventeen, on the run for her life. Her only ally is her greatest enemy, Phineas Riordan, the witch who brought her to the attention of the Slayers hunting her. And they're not alone. Because Phineas is losing his control...and his sanity...and he is determined to possess Catherine at any cost. Even if it starts a war. And loses him an entire kingdom...CROWNED BY FIRE.

Kelly Hauser is a 25-year-old hipster in love with her best friend. When she finds out he's broken things off with his latest girlfriend, she takes the chance to tell him how she feels . Tristan is hesitant to reciprocate her feelings because he's an active participant in the BDSM scene. Sparks fly as they start a D/s relationship. But Kelly can't help but wonder: is she playing with fire?