In a world where myth and reality collide, the line between gods and mortals is shattered. Ancient beings—once relegated to legends—now walk openly among humanity, changing the balance of power and threatening the fragile order of modern life. Meilin Zhang never wanted to be a hero. A skilled lawyer with a quiet, determined resolve, she’s spent her life fighting for justice in the courtroom. But when she begins to dream of battles she’s never fought and powers she’s never known, Meilin discovers her forgotten past as a warrior bound to protect the balance between realms. Now, with ancient forces awakening and the veil between worlds unraveling, Meilin is thrust into a conflict that spans across gods, monsters, and mortals alike. Alongside Zarion, the trickster-hero with a devil-may-care grin and a hidden sense of responsibility, Meilin must navigate a world transformed—where dragons soar above city skylines, spirits haunt the streets, and ancient gods demand recognition once more. As the forces of chaos, led by the sorceress Alira Drakar, threaten to tear the world apart, Meilin faces a choice that will test her resolve and force her to confront her true identity: the lawyer who fights for justice or the warrior who stands between worlds. Blending the grandeur of epic fantasy with the modern world’s complexities, Shadows of the Immortal Dawn is a tale of myth brought to life, where battles aren’t only fought with swords but with ideas, diplomacy, and sacrifice. Readers will be captivated by the evolving relationship between Meilin and Zarion—two heroes as different as night and day, yet bound together by fate. Their journey explores themes of balance, coexistence, and what it means to sacrifice for the greater good. Perfect for fans of American Gods and The Witcher, Shadows of the Immortal Dawn brings readers into a world where the past and present clash, and the future depends on the strength of both. With sweeping worldbuilding, intense stakes, and deeply relatable characters, this novel sets the stage for a thrilling series where gods and mortals must find a way to coexist—or face the ultimate destruction of all they hold dear. Key Features: Mythology meets modernity: Ancient gods, spirits, and mythological creatures are woven seamlessly into today’s world, creating a rich, imaginative landscape that fans of urban fantasy will love. Character-driven epic: Meilin Zhang’s internal struggle between her identities as a lawyer and a warrior adds emotional depth, while Zarion’s trickster charm and growth into a protector provide both humor and heart. High-stakes adventure: As the fabric of reality itself begins to unravel, readers are taken on an action-packed journey that blends epic battles with deeply personal stakes. Themes of coexistence and sacrifice: At its core, Shadows of the Immortal Dawn explores what it takes to find balance in a fractured world, making it a timely and powerful read. With series potential, this novel opens the door to endless possibilities—a world forever altered, where gods, spirits, and humans must learn to live together in an uneasy peace. But as dark forces stir, the battle for the future has only just begun.

A doctor and a reformed bad-boy vampire struggle with danger and their desires in this New York Times–bestselling paranormal romantic suspense novel. Dr. Melanie Lipton is no stranger to the supernatural. She knows immortals better than they know themselves, right down to their stubborn little genes. So although a handsome rogue immortal seems suspicious to her colleagues, Sebastien Newcombe intrigues Melanie. His history is checkered, his scars are impressive, and his ideas are daring. But it's not his ideas that have Melanie fighting off surges of desire… Bastien is used to being the bad guy. In fact, he can't remember the last time he had an ally he could trust. But Melanie is different—and under her calm, professional exterior he senses a passion beyond anything in his centuries of experience. Giving in to temptation is out of the question—he can't put her in danger. But she isn't asking him… RT Book Reviews“With this excellent entry, rising star Duvall is fast proving to be a major player in paranormal romance!”— “With a deeply emotional love story, two beautiful, complex main characters, and a pulse-pounding adventure that won’t let up, this book was haunting and addictive.”—The Romance Reviews

A music professor finds herself mixed up in a world of vampires, immortals, and humans with extraordinary gifts in this paranormal romance. Once, Sarah Bingham’s biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded stranger, she’s landed in the middle of a battle between corrupt vampires and powerful immortals who also need blood to survive. Roland Warbrook is the most compelling man Sarah has ever laid hands on. But his desire for her is mingled with a hunger he can barely control… In his nine centuries of immortal existence, no woman has tempted Roland as much as Sarah. But asking her to love him is impossible—when it means forfeiting the world she’s always known, and the life he would do anything to protect… “These dark, kick-ass guardians can protect me any day!”—Alexandra Ivy New York Times bestselling author “This is a strong start in what looks to be a thrilling and chilling new paranormal series. Fantastic!”—RT Book Reviews “Electrifying, Funny, Lust-inducing, and Inventive.”—Fresh Fiction Praise for New York Times Bestselling Author Dianne Duvall's Immortal Guardians series “If you love J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood and Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark, then you need to put Dianne Duvall and her Immortal Guardians books in your reading wheelhouse.”—Literati Literature Lovers

Nachari Silivasi is a bright light in a Dark World. As the youngest vampire in a family of warriors, he has studied Magick for four hundred years and acquired a rare mastery of the universe around him. He is beloved by his family; legendary for his good looks; and known for his uncommon valor. Unfortunately, he has just made the ultimate sacrifice – he has traded his immortal life for the life of the Vampyr King. Deanna Dubois is as talented as she is independent, but she has developed a strange and terrifying habit: Night after night, day after day, she sketches one horrifying scene after another -- the body of a gorgeous male being tortured in hell by demons. Disturbed by her ever growing obsession, she sets out to Dark Moon Vale to uncover the truth. Only what she finds is a web of danger, destruction, and deceit. Separated by space and time, yet drawn together by fate, Nachari and Deanna find themselves in an epic battle against evil: Nachari is forced to forge a path in a world of shadows, where torture and lust rule the night, while Deanna struggles to decide between two polar opposites – to flee from the truth or trade her mortal soul for the possibility of a stranger’s salvation. The stakes could not be higher. The enemy could not be more lethal. And the only way to reach the light is to first enter the Blood Shadows.

U.S. law enforcement agent Heather Lane must set aside her feelings and work with immortal Ethan to battle a vampire war.

In this USA Today–bestselling paranormal romance, a gifted assassin and a handsome vampire join forces to tackle an evil conspiracy. Krysta is used to getting the drop on vampires. Her “special abilities” aren’t much, but the plan is simple—she plays helpless pretty young thing to lure them in. Then her shoto swords come out and it’s bye-bye, bloodsucker. Until one night she finds herself with an unexpected ally. He’s a vampire, all right, but different. Mysterious. Handsome. And more interested in saving her skin than draining it. Étienne has been an Immortal Guardian for two hundred years—long enough to know that Krysta is special. He can't stop thinking about her long legs, even more than her short swords. Then he discovers the vamps she’s exterminating have friends in high places, and the Guardians are in danger too. He’ll have to accept Krysta’s help to save them. The stakes for a mortal are high. But the cost to his heart might be higher… “Duvall is fast proving to be a major player in paranormal romance.”—RT Book Reviews “The Immortal Guardians series is one you'll want to follow.”—The Romance Review “These dark, kick-ass guardians can protect me any day!”—New York Times–bestselling author Alexandra Ivy on Darkness Dawns

When Ami saves an immortal protector from a vicious vampire attack, she finds herself attracted to him, but Marcus, while admiring her bravery, does not want to take her on as a partner.

I've tasted power beyond imagining. But with the dark realm threatening to devour everything, I must make the ultimate choice - sacrifice or salvation? My lovers, my anchors, my kings, our bond defies the laws of nature and magic. Together, we are unstoppable. Apart, we may all fall. The final battle looms, and the fate of both realms hangs in the balance. To close the portal and save countless lives, we must risk everything. Our powers. Our lives. Our love. But in this crucible of chaos and desire, we've forged something unbreakable. Something eternal. They thought they could get rid of me. They were wrong. Welcome to the dawn of a new era. Our era.

Jessica isn't your average teenager. Though nobody at her high school knows it, she's a published author. Her vampire novel Tiger, Tiger has just come out under the pen name Ash Night. Jessica often wishes she felt as comfortable with her classmates as she does among the vampires and witches of her fiction. She has always been treated as an outsider at Ramsa High. But two new students have just arrived in Ramsa, and both want Jessica's attention. She has no patience with overly friendly Caryn, but she's instantly drawn to handsome Alex, a cocky, mysterious boy who seems surprisingly familiar. If she didn't know better, she'd think Aubrey, the alluring villain from Tiger, Tiger had just sprung to life. That's impossible, of course; Aubrey is a figment of her imagination. Or is he? Nail-bitingly suspenseful, here is the deliciously eerie follow-up to In the Forests of the Night, by the remarkable fifteen-year-old novelist Amelia Atwater-Rhodes.

"Seth has led the Immortal Guardians for thousands of years. With them fighting by his side, he has protected humans from psychotic vampires, defeated corrupt mercenary armies, defended military bases under attack, and more. But the latest enemy to rise against the Immortal Guardians has proven to be a formidable one, wielding almost as much power as Seth. His goal is simple. He wants to watch the world burn. And he will use every means at his disposal to accomplish it. Seth and his Immortal Guardians have succeeded thus far in staving off Armageddon despite heartbreaking losses. But they have never before faced such danger. Leah Somerson has suffered losses of her own. It has taken her a long time to rebuild her life and find some semblance of peace. Then one night a tall, dark, powerful immortal with what appears to be the weight of the world on his shoulders stumbles into her shop, and everything changes. Peace and contentment are no longer enough. Now she wants more. She wants to find happiness. She wants to erase the darkness in Seth's eyes and replace it with love and laughter. She knows he's different in ways that make most fear him. Even some of his immortal brethren keep a careful distance. But Leah will not. Nor will she shy away when danger strikes. Contains mature themes."--Provided by publisher