Lori Herter

Sensual immortal Maisie Flowerday craves only one thing besides blood-superhuman sex with the vampire who transformed her, Rafael de la Vega. Will she lure him away from his one great love, Annie Carmichael? This novella is the third installment in Lori Herter's Cimarron Series, which began with her novella, "Cimarron Spirit" in the NY Times bestselling vampire anthology EDGE OF DARKNESS, followed by its sequel, single-title novella, "Cimarron Secrets." When she was nineteen, beautiful, free-spirited, and amoral Maisie begged Rafael to turn her into a vampire. Afterwards, she quickly abandoned him. Decades later, she returns to Rancho de la Noche to seduce him again because she misses their vampire sex. When she finds Rafael is in love with Annie, a mere mortal, Maisie is confident she can break them apart. Maisie learns Annie was to marry rancher Brent Logan, but the bride-to-be ran off with Rafael instead. Maisie's plan to inspire Annie's former fianc to win her back goes haywire when Brent falls prey to Maisie's ultra-feminine charms. Meanwhile, would-be vampire hunter Dr. Frank Florescu has made destroying Rafael de la Vega and other vampires his life's mission. The lives of everyone at Rancho de la Noche and at the Logan ranch are changed forever by Florescu's obsession and Maisie's seductive schemes." Indeed, it is because of the way author Herter pens a vampire romance that I came back to read this genre. Hers were the first I had ever read with her David de Morissey series. She brings true emotions into her stories." Lisa Ks Book ReviewsLori Herter is one of the very first authors to write the vampire romance genre. www.loriherter.com

Three lovable felines play a part in a trio of engaging mysteries, while a hint of romance kindles between Veterinary Technician Claudia Bailey and Police Detective Steve O'Rourke. Book includes these novellas: THE COFFEE CAPER: Widowed and approaching forty, Claudia Bailey is happy working at the Briarwood Cat Clinic in suburban Chicago. When she discovers the murdered body of her church's deceitful new minister, no-nonsense Detective Steve O'Rourke views her as a prime suspect. Claudia's quiet, comfortable life is deeply shaken. Nevertheless, she helps Steve look for clues, unexpectedly putting herself in jeopardy, all the while treating a Maine Coon named Knickerbocker with a litter pan problem. THE WINGED WITNESS: Tom and Ethel Radek bring Jasmine, their desperately ill Himalayan, to the Briarwood Cat Clinic. When Tom is found stabbed to death later that day, Claudia and Steve have a new mystery to solve. The only witness to the homicide is Tom's obnoxious parrot Hal. Meanwhile, will Jasmine recover from surgery? As the investigation continues, it's increasingly clear Steve is smitten with Claudia. How does Claudia feel? Conflicted and unsure, yet she can't deny she finds Steve attractive. THE CLAIRVOYANT CAT: Wrigley, a deaf rescue cat, became famous for predicting the winners of Chicago Cubs' baseball games. When Lydia Worthington, Wrigley's wealthy owner, is murdered in her lavish home during an attempted catnapping, Steve and Claudia must solve a newsworthy homicide. Another issue is who will take care of the famed but traumatized Wrigley? An unexpected turn of events endangers Claudia and her Clinic co-workers. In the meantime, Steve drops the L word and hints at marriage. Claudia must examine her true feelings. Does she want to marry again? Or continue paddling her own canoe and risk losing Steve?

She was a true peach. Former Miss Georgia, first runner-up in the Miss America Pageant, Dale Chastain had parlayed her looks, talent, and brains into an education and the job of her dreams-movie reviewer for WNBS-TV Chicago. And he was Sloane Avery, the brilliant critic whose daily column she read avidly, who?e work she revered. But the man himself was another matter. He managed to insult her in private, then attacked her in print. Little did Dale realize that behind the sharp-tongued, cynical, unkempt critic lurked a shy, lonely man in love, a man who would patiently transform himself from frog to prince for her sake. From the Windy City to an embattled English movie set and back, he would astonish her with his tender passion, amaze her with his newfound "style 'But could he really accept that she was beautiful and brainy? If she returned his love, could he believe she really cared?

Yes-she couldn't deny it-she still wanted him. But it could never be as it had been before. A few short years ago Stacie Smythe had been his student at the university. Awed by his brilliance, overwhelmed by her own desire, she had become his wife. She had married him...then left him to make a life of her own. Now a professional photographer with a New York magazine, she had been assigned to Phoenix to do an article on Gray Pierce's archaeological work, forced to face the man who was still her husband. Once she had sat at his feet, now she was determined to stand on her own. And yet everything within her longed for his searing kiss, for the warm haven of his arms. Could she ever again be his wife?

"Baja California is no place for a woman alone," said the arrogant stranger. Mark Chavira was too handsome by far. And far too self-assured. But Joey Scott pointedly ignored his disturbing stare and set out for La Paz, Mexico. All too soon she would be forced to accept the shelter-and protection-of the very same man who had warned her about notorious, deserted Highway 1. Joey was afraid of Mark, but she was more afraid of herself. Was he uncomfortably close to the truth when he suggested that without him-without love-the very life of the beautiful young accountant would be on the losing side of the ledger?

At twenty-six Lorelei Lawrence had achieved her dream. She had won the coveted seat of second violinist with the Chicago Philharmonic. But could she ever hope to win Peter Sutherland's approval-and love? Her success, her transformation from a shy, shrinking violet to stunning beauty only served to alienate the handsome young concertmaster more-until the day he suddenly kissed her As the European tour swept them from one glamorous capital to the next, Peter's bursts of passion, his abrupt withdrawals and angry accusations, tore at her bewildered heart. How long would they play beautiful music together in secret discord?

Journey to the world of the Carpathians with #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan—joined here by masters of vampire romance Maggie Shayne and Lori Herter—in an original anthology that takes dark fantasy to rapturous new heights. Dark Crime by Christine FeehanBlaze knows who killed her father and she has merciless plans for payback. Until a phone call from a seductive stranger pleads with her to wait. Retribution is in his blood, too. Now, he and Blaze will be united in the blood of the guilty. Tonight, vengeance is theirs. Dead by Twilight by Maggie ShayneBloodsuckers may be an accepted minority but one of them is getting away with murder. Until a female vamp teams with a mortal detective to end the killing spree. Now the night belongs to them—and so does every pleasure and danger lurking in the shadows. Cimarron Spirit by Lori HerterWhile excavating an Anasazi ruin, archeologist Annie Carmichael uncovers the resting place of a centuries-old vampire who finds in Annie the liberating mate he has longed for. But how much is Annie expected—or willing—to surrender for the man she now desires?

She felt the call to The Emerald Isle. When her past reappears, will it alter her future? Glenna Molloy yearns for solace. Weary of the California drudgery and in search of the spark her spirit so desperately seeks, the middle-aged travel writer sets off for the Irish homeland of her long-lost love. But she never expected that placing a wishing coin on an ancient standing stone would bring her back together with the man of her dreams. Falling for him all over again, Glenna finds herself swept away by the gorgeous land and what may be a dash of magic. But with her overbearing writing partner hounding her and a mysterious woman claiming to be half-fey, she fears the charming spell she's under is about to break. Can Glenna become more than her connections to others? The Thin Place is an enchanting women's fiction novel. If you like beautifully vivid characters, rich Irish folklore, and intriguing magical realism, then you'll adore Lori Herter's peek behind the veil. Buy The Thin Place to reclaim passion today