Jackie Kessler: The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2

“And he did, and you Reclaimed him,” exclaimed Malise, gazing at him in admiration.

“No, he’s still out there.”

“Still out there?” growled Dominic. “We’ve got to stop him, then. Tonight.”

Malise added, “And there are still his victims who must be saved. Returned to their normal state.”

Anson took up the case. “Then let us be on our way. He can’t escape the three of us. Though not a Shadow Guard with final Reclamation powers, Malise can still join in the hunt.”

Dominic rested a hand on Anson’s shoulder. “When this is all over. ”

“I know. You’re going to kick my arse. Do your best.”

“The Primordial Council will be furious that we’ve turned a mortal.”

“Let me do the talking, then.”

Their gazes held. “I’m glad you’ve returned.”

“So am I.” Rathburn lowered his voice. “But if you ever kiss my nurse again—”

Malise looked to St Vinet and then to Rathburn, and laughed.

Lara Adrian

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Midnight Breed vampire romance series from Bantam Dell Books. To date, Lara’s books have been translated into fourteen languages and have sold more than a million copies worldwide. www.laraadrian.com

Sharon Ashwood

Author of The Dark Forgotten contemporary paranormal series. Ravenous , book 1 in the series, won the 2010 Golden Quill award in the Paranormal category. She is a freelance journalist, novelist, desk jockey and enthusiast for the weird and spooky. www.sharonashwood.com

Sonya Bateman

Urban fantasy author of Master of None (4.5 stars, Romantic Times Book Reviews Magazine ), with the first in a new series featuring an original take on the djinn. www.sonyabateman.com

Gail Carriger

Author of the Parasol Protectorate series ( Soulless, Changeless and Blameless ), urbane steampunk fantasies with comedy and romance thrown in. When not moonlighting as an archaeologist, she lives on a vineyard in Northern California surrounded by fabulous shoes. She drinks too much tea. www.gailcarriger.com

Karen Chance

New York Times bestselling author of urban fantasy, including the popular Cassandra Palmer and Dorina Basarab series. www.karenchance.com

Shirley Damsgaard

Author of the acclaimed Ophelia and Abby paranormal mystery series, she resides with her family in small-town Iowa where she has served as postmaster for the last twenty years. www.shirleydamsgaard.com

S.J. Day

Author of the Marked urban fantasy series S.J. Day is the pseudonym of Sylvia Day, national bestselling and award-winning author of paranormal and historical romances. www.sjday.net

Sherri Browning Erwin

A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Sherri writes contemporary and historical fiction with a paranormal twist. Her latest book is the horror mashup Jane Slayre (Gallery Books), a timeless tale of love, devotion and the undead. www.sherribrowningerwin.com

Seressia Glass

Award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romance, Seressia made her urban fantasy debut with Shadow Blade , book 1 in the Shadowchasers series, which is set in her hometown of Atlanta. www.seressia.com

Ava Gray

The 2008 PEARL award-winner for Best New Author, Ava Gray is the romance pen name for national bestselling author Ann Aguirre. She lives in Mexico with her family. www.avagray.com

Nathalie Gray

Award-winning author of over thirty novels of speculative fiction ranging from steampunk to fantasy. She has been featured in The Independent (UK), RT Book Reviews Magazine, and Realms of Fantasy . A former soldier and avid renovator, Nathalie makes her home in an impregnable fortress beneath the Nordic ice sheets, where she plots to one day take over the world. www.nathaliegray.com

Michele Hauf

Author of dark paranormal romance, action/adventure and fantasy, her story in Paranormal Romance 2 is part of her Of Angels and Demons series available from Silhouette Nocturne. www.michelehauf.com

Jackie Kessler

An urban fantasy and paranormal romance author who likes to write about demons, angels, the hapless humans caught between them, superheroes and the supervillains who pound those heroes into pudding. Along with her books for adults, she writes novels for teens under the byline Jackie Morse Kessler. www.jackiekessler.com

Kim Lenox

The award-winning author of the Victorian-era paranormal Shadow Guard series. She was a 2008 Romantic Times Magazine nominee for Best First Historical, and winner of their 2009 Best Vampire/Shapeshifter/Werewolf Historical award. www.kimlenox.com

Moira Rogers

Author of dark paranormal romance and romantic urban fantasy. www.moirarogers.com

Helen Scott Taylor

Winner of the American Title IV contest, Helen writes paranormal and fantasy romance. The first book in her Magic Knot Fairies series was chosen as a Booklist Top Ten Romance for 2009. www.helenscotttaylor.com

Elissa Wilds

Award-winning of sexy paranormal romance novels Between Light and Dark and Darkness Rising from Dorchester Love Spell. www.elissawilds.com