Book One
Title: Claiming The Evil Dead
Series: Soul Catchers Series
Author: Mary Abshire
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: 28th December 2015
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An
evil vampire preying upon children is on the loose in Chicago. Destroying him
isn’t enough. Half-demon Jessie Garrett wants to send his soul where it
belongs…in Hell.
Jessie
lives a normal life—office worker by day and paranormal investigator on the
side. She keeps her true nature and unique gift hidden. When a vampire
approaches her with knowledge of her ability, her world starts to change.
Drake, a member of Vampires for the Ethical Treatment of Other Vampires,
propositions her for a job.
Although
Jessie doesn’t trust him, she can’t turn down the opportunity to serve the
ultimate justice to an evil vampire. Trying to capture the devout killer comes
with a few complications. But as she partners with Drake she learns not all
bloodsuckers are bad and discovers the cold-blooded vamp is a temptation too
difficult to resist.
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"Jessie
Garrett," he said, capturing my attention. "Twenty-four, single,
computer technician, paranormal investigator…" He paused and directed his
attention from the road to me.
I
stared back at him and waited for him to say the word.
"Demon,"
he finished.
"That's
not on my birth certificate."
His
lips twitched. "You're a mystery to me."
"Let's
keep it that way."
I
shifted one leg over the other. From my peripheral vision, I saw him watching
me. I wore a knee-length black skirt with small, blue floral designs and
three-inch black sandals. I'd selected the skirt thinking I would stay cooler.
Now that I realized I had exposed my bare legs to his eyes, I wished I'd worn
jeans.
"I
have met a few demons in my existence, and I have to admit that none compare to
you."
I
silently chuckled. What a sweet compliment. Maybe he had a warm personality
hidden within that cold body of his. Maybe.
"Tell
me, Jessie Garrett, where have you been hiding all these years?"
"You
followed me and seem to know a lot about me. Why don't you tell me?" I
crossed my arms.
"How
about a deal?"
"Another
one?"
"Consider
it an exchange. You tell me about yourself, and I'll tell you whatever you want
to know about me."
His
proposal appealed to me. Since I was stuck in a car with him for the next three
hours, and I had limited knowledge of vampires, why not cash in on a golden
opportunity to learn more about him?
"Okay,"
I said with a shrug. "But I get to ask the first question."
He
grinned. "Always a concession with you."
I
flashed a smile at him. He should have known that bargaining with a demon was
never easy.
Book Two
Series: Soul Catcher Series
Author: Mary Abshire
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: 26th February 2016
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Half-demon
Jessie Garrett longs to liberate herself from the debt she owes the demon
yearning to seduce her. When Jeremy asks for her help, she jumps at the chance
to make a new deal with him—one that will guarantee her freedom. The only
catch? She has to send the soul of a werewolf to Hell.
As
if Jessie didn’t have enough trouble in her life, her vampire lover remains out
of the country. After Drake fails to offer an explanation as to why he hasn’t
returned, she starts to wonder if she should move on without him. But when he
finally shows up and defends his absence, his justification stuns and terrifies
her.
Love,
trust, and loyalty are on the line. Torn between her feelings for her vampire
boyfriend, a hot Alpha wolf, and a demon vowing to protect her, Jessie must
figure out her heart’s true desires and the best course of action to stay
alive.
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EXCERPT
I
sat on the floor of my fancy suite with my back against the sofa, drinking my
third bottle of expensive vodka. One minute, I hated the world and everyone,
especially men. The next, I wanted to ball my eyes out over being alone. Remote
in one hand and bottle in the other, I flipped through the channels, searching
for something violent, something horrific, or something that would appease my
inner demon. One thing I knew for sure was that I hated Jeremy.
The
time on the news channel showed it was past 1:00 a.m. Thanks to my pity party,
I'd drowned into a world I hadn't seen in a long time—not since college when
Christopher and I split. Men—couldn't live with them and couldn't live without
them. And turning into a lesbian wouldn't work for me. I needed a man to hold me,
kiss me, and love me in the most passionate way. Why couldn't I find such a
man?
I
gulped down another fourth of the bottle. The fiery liquor raised my
temperature. Sweat beaded on my face and neck. As I lowered the bottle to my
side, everything in the room started spinning while all worries and cares
drifted away. Hell yeah, I was feeling damn good!
Hearing
the click of the adjoining room door, I turned my head. The room spun, but I
managed to see two figures. They headed toward me.
"Wanna
drink?" I held up the bottle as an offering. Two seconds later, I withdrew
my offer. Screw sharing.
Jeremy
squatted at my side. His body moved sideways and I busted out in laughter.
"Are
we in an earthquake?" The words came out slurred.
"Is
she drunk?" the man behind Jeremy asked.
I
leaned sideways to get a look at the man, only my control didn't exist and I
nearly crashed into the floor until Jeremy caught me. I laughed, then
recognized the person behind Jeremy.
"Hey,
I know you," I said, pointing the bottle toward Ryan. "You're
Jeremy's werewolf friend. Here, wolfie-wolfie."
"How
much has she had?" the werewolf asked.
Jeremy
jerked the bottle from my hand.
"Hey,
that's mine." I reached for it.
The
room tilted and everything moved so fast that I gave up trying to reclaim my
bottle before I could fell face-first on the floor.
"Here."
I pushed two empty bottles toward him. "You can have these, too. I don't
want them anymore."
"Damn!"
Ryan shouted. "I don't think we should have left her alone."
I
giggled. "I had a great time." I slapped my hand on my thigh.
"With me, myself, and I."
Jeremy's
fingers grazed my cheek as he brushed aside the hair from my face. "Where
did you get the liquor?"
"Your
fingers are so warm." The snake tattoo on his arm captured my gaze.
He
lifted my chin so my eyes met his. "Where did you get the bottles,
Jessie?"
I
drew in a deep breath. "I visited the lounge, and the manager served me a
bottle. I asked if he'd sell me a couple, but he turned me down." I jerked
my chin away from him. Suddenly, the room started moving.
Jeremy
put his hands on the sides of my face and brought my gaze back to his.
"How did you get the bottles?"
Everything
stopped spinning. "I showed him a little ass, and he sold them to
me." I smiled.
Ryan
chuckled behind Jeremy, but the sound turned into a cough. "Sorry."
I
stared into Jeremy's soft brown eyes. "You're a fucker, Jeremy. A mean
motherfucker."
His
lips pulled into a bright smile. "Now there's the woman I love."
I
shoved him and he fell backward on his ass.
Book Three
Series: Soul Catcher Series
Author: Mary Abshire
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: 15th March 2016
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Half-demon
Jessie Garrett’s battles seem endless. While Jeremy, the demon out to win her
heart, teaches her how to fight, Jessie’s relationship with her vampire lover,
Drake, reaches a breaking point. Adding to her struggles, she must defend her
life against a group of vampires who consider her a threat to their existence.
Held
captive on a remote island with both Drake and Jeremy protecting her, she is
tested in ways she’s never imagined. Jessie fights back; only her actions do
more harm than good. The group offers her a choice, but no matter what she
decides, her life will change forever.
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EXCERPT
"Drake?"
I gave him a questioning look with my brows closing in near my nose.
He
approached me, threading his fingers through his long brown hair. His face was
tight, his lips pressed together in a thin line. Dark eyes pierced me. "We
need to talk."
The
tension claiming him had to be a result from my less than appropriate
appearance with Jeremy at the karate school.
"Is
it about earlier?" I asked.
He
stopped in front of me and gripped my shoulders. "What in God's name were
you doing without your clothes on?" His tone was deep, full of anger and
concern.
"We
were fighting. After he broke my neck—"
He
growled, and he tightened his grip. "He broke your neck?"
"I
made a stupid move—and that gave him time to remove my clothes. But when my
bones healed, I beat the shit out of him. For once, I actually beat him."
I smiled, hoping Drake would find my accomplishment as worthy as I did.
The
tightness in his face ebbed. "You created that bloody mess on his
face?"
I
lifted a shoulder. "He made me angry when he tried to take advantage of
me."
A
smile spread across Drake's face. "I hope I never make you that
angry."
"Don't
give me a reason, and you won't have to worry." Grinning, I recalled times
when he had made me angry. After we'd first met, the ancient vamp and I had
many communication issues. Add my lack of trust and our relationship went
beyond tense. Yet, somehow, we worked out our problems and fell madly in love,
a feat I never would have thought possible two months ago.
Drake's
gaze honed in on my mouth. He touched my chin and gently glided his thumb over
my bottom lip, the repeatedly busted one. "I can heal this for you."
His voice was as soft as his touch and made my insides quiver.
My
eyes drooped. "No, he'll know."
Slowly,
he slid his hand down my arm, spawning an increase of goose flesh. "Are
you saying we can't even kiss now?"
Oh,
I wanted to kiss his soft lips, enjoy the touch of his playful tongue, and feel
his cool embrace wrapped around me. I hated we had to pretend we weren't
lovers. "Maybe when the cut is healed." Denying a simple kiss felt
worse than any hit or broken bone.
Drake
wrapped his arms around me and crushed me to him. His energy passed through me
in a peaceful wave. "My heart and soul long to be with you."
I
hugged him with all the strength I had while I breathed in his rosemary cedar
wood scent. On the outside, his body was cool and solid, pleasing to my
feverish flesh. Inside, passionate love filled him. I wanted to hold onto him
and his love forever. "You have no idea how much I want to forget about
everything and just be alone with you."
Book Four
Series: Soul Catcher Series
Author: Mary Abshire
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: 21st April 2016
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Hiding
from the VETOV, Jessie and Drake move to a small town in Alaska—home to humans,
demons, and werewolves. They soon discover a serial killer is on the loose and
it's a demon stealing good souls. Jessie longs to end the fiend's rampage so
she can send his soul to Hell. But finding the murderer won't be easy,
especially after she bumps into a werewolf who had kidnapped and tried to kill
her.
Jessie
reaches out to Alan, the Alpha she'd helped in Arizona. Alan and Drake work
together to eliminate the threat against Jessie, but removing the werewolf may
come with a steep price.
Over
a roller coaster ride of events, Jessie battles for survival and her soul.
Through
all her struggles, she maintains a feverish love for Drake. On Christmas Eve,
he presents Jessie with a surprise. Eternity never looked better for the
half-demon soul catcher.
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EXCERPT
Lightly
biting my tongue, I paced in the room. A violent demon stabbed people, then
stole their souls and money. Why would a person—no, a demon—do such a thing?
How long had they been killing? Did they just start, or was it an addiction?
And why weren't people fighting back? Was the demon taking their souls first?
No, that couldn't be the answer since the demon stabbed some of the victims in
the back.
"You
still have not told me what is on your mind," Drake said.
I
stopped pacing near the door. "I'm thinking about the kind of demons who
steal souls."
"You
know what I am talking about," he said, smiling. "Our agreement from
earlier. You owe me an answer and I intend to get it."
Get
it? Oh, I could give it, but why not make him work for it? "And I seem to
recall telling you to give me what I want and I will tell you. Well, Mr. Dark
Eyes, you still owe me."
"Mr.
Dark Eyes?" Drake slowly rose from the chair. "I owe you?"
I
took a step back, placing myself in the doorway. Any closer and I'd run. He'd
have to catch me and work for the answer.
"I
fulfilled my obligation," he said, his head slightly tilted to the side.
His pupils swelled.
I
licked my lips. "Only to an extent. We were interrupted."
"You
are teasing me." He took a step toward me.
Grinning,
I darted down the hall, then raced down the stairs. Footsteps came fast behind
me. I had no hope of escaping him, but that was all part of the fun. And he
knew it.
Drake
caught me two steps past the staircase. He picked me up and my legs flew in
front of me. He carried me into the bedroom, all while I laughed, screamed a
little, and wriggled in his arms. Reaching the bed, he let go and I fell onto
the soft mattress.
I
quickly twisted around to face him. Below his curled upper lip, two sharp teeth
said hello. Amusement played on his face. He grabbed my legs and yanked me
toward him.
"Do
you refuse to tell me after we agreed—"
"Refuse
is such a strong word. I don't refuse. I simply want something in return,"
I said with a playful smile.
He
lowered his body over mine, then rubbed his solid cock against me. Damn, he
felt so good and ready.
"I
intend to get my answer," he said before he pressed his lips to mine. He
kissed me tenderly.
I
raked my fingers through his soft hair, brushing it away from his face.
"Show me how badly you want it."
After
a quick tug, my shorts came off. He showed me how much he wanted my answer,
repeatedly, until my body was sore, throbbing with ecstasy, and totally
exhausted.
Book Five
Series: Soul Catchers Series
Author: Mary Abshire
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: 18th May 2016
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Drake
and Jessie have spent a few years hiding from the group of vampires who believe
she is a threat to their existence. When Drake learns the organization may be
willing to negotiate, he decides to take a chance and meet with them. For over
three years, Jessie waits for her vampire lover to return. She fears the worst
and seeks to locate him from the only man who can help her.
Jessie
bargains with Jeremy, the demon she turned away so long ago. But locating Drake
comes with many sacrifices. After Jeremy nearly pays with his life, Jessie
takes matters into her own hands. Willing to surrender her own existence, she
leaves to free Drake.
Through
great heartache and suffering, Jessie struggles to survive. Fury gives her
strength and she vows revenge. Given freedom and a chance to live a normal life
she's always dreamed, Jessie must decide her future.
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EXCERPT
Jeremy
poured more vodka. "I missed our days of drinking together. We had some
good times." He set the bottle upright.
I
stared at the glass. "You know I wouldn’t be here unless I needed your
help. I’m putting your life in danger by coming here."
"Yeah,
well…" He gave a casual shrug with one of his shoulders. "I’ve always
had a soft spot in my heart for blue-eyed half-demons."
I
almost chuckled. Almost, then I grabbed the shot and downed it. The fluid
warmed me again.
"In
case you’ve forgotten, I’m quite capable of handling any vampires," he
said.
"The
skill is a handy one." I nodded.
He
chuckled. "Nice choice of words." He crossed his arms. "Now tell
me what I can help you with."
I
breathed in deeply. "I want you to help me find Drake."
The
amusement on his face disappeared. "Seriously?"
"I
don’t know if he’s alive—"
"He’s
been dead for several centuries," he interrupted, and I paused.
"I
need proof he’s still here or…not. No pictures. No videos. I need to see with
my own eyes if they destroyed him, or if they’re holding him hostage. If they
are keeping him against his will, then I want him freed. And if they did
destroy him…" I paused to gather more air. "I want them extinguished.
And if by all means possible, I want to send their souls to Hell."
Jeremy
stared calmly at me, then he rose. He started pacing. "Let me get this
straight. You want me to help you find your old lover, whom I despise. And if
he’s been burned to ashes, you want me to help you get revenge." He
stopped to look at me.
"In
a nutshell, yes."
He
chuckled as he grabbed the bottle and filled the glass. "Not only am I
risking my life, I would be putting others in danger."
"I
realize this." The notion of harm to other people bothered me greatly and
I vowed to minimize the risk as much as possible. But ultimately, I realized
someone could get hurt, or worse.
He
took the shot fast, then set the glass on the counter. "Then you know this
will cost you."
I
lowered my gaze as I nodded. "I know."
He
rubbed his hand over his mouth, then scratched his cheek. "What do think?
Should I shave?"
I
gave him a quizzical look. How could ask me such unimportant questions when we
were in the middle of a serious matter?
"I…I
don’t know. It looks good on you."
"You
think? Doesn't it make me look older though?" He sat on the stool.
I
shook my head, disliking his pettiness. "So what if it does? It looks fine
on you."
"So
you like it?"
I
tossed my hands up. "Yes. Yes. Can we get on with negotiations,
please?"
He
grinned and slowly dragged his gaze down to my chest. I rolled my eyes. It was
only a matter of time before his naughty mind would start working.
Book Six
Series: Soul Catchers Series
Author: Mary Abshire
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Release Date: 13th June 2016
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Jessie
is enjoying life as she settles into her new home with Jeremy in New Mexico.
She's ready to fulfill her agreement with the demon, but the doctor delays her
plans. While she continues to recover from her ordeal with the VETOV, she
learns women on the Indian reservation next door are being abused, raped, and
sometimes murdered. Jessie starts her own investigation and with the help of a
Chief, she's able to trace years of mistreatment to three men.
But
Jeremy doesn't want her risking her life. Seeking to protect her, he pleads
with her to let him handle the issue. Tension between the two escalates as she
takes matters into her own hands. When he proves his devotion to her in ways
she never imagined, she discovers her true feelings for the demon. Together,
will they be able to end the violence toward women on the reservation?
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EXCERPT
The screen door squealed before we reached the kitchen.
Jeremy stepped inside, then closed the front door.
"Is everything okay now?" I asked as I
approached him.
He secured the lock before he faced me. "I don't
want you investigating this matter anymore."
Staring at him, I felt as if I'd been punched in the gut.
"Have you no compassion for those women?"
"I do, but your life means more to me."
His response didn't surprise me given the extremes he'd
taken to save me and provide me a good life. But his excuse still angered me.
"I can't stop. Those women need help."
"Not from you."
"Then who?" I asked in an elevated tone while I
threw up my arms. "The police don't do anything. Nobody helps them. Women
are—"
"Stop," he said loudly. "I will not let
you get involved. You are mine to protect and I will do it as I see fit."
His words lit a fire within me. I wouldn't stand by and
let him tell me what to do. Did he think he could control me because I didn't
have any money, a job, or any friends outside his circle? I didn't have any of
those things, but I was alive and free. While I would honor our deal, I would
not allow him to push me around. And I refused to be treated like a glass doll.
Temper shooting through the roof, I balled my hands and stepped toward him.
"You do not own me. I own my life and my soul. Not
you." Fury strengthened my voice. Staring into his eyes, I moved closer
and he stepped back. "If you think for one second you can control me, think
again." He bumped into the door and I stood inches from him. "I am
not afraid of you."
His eyes widened as realization slapped him in the face.
He grabbed hold of my arms, then spun me around until my back hit the door.
Before I could take my next breath, he covered my mouth with his. The kiss
stunned me and I didn't want it. I was too outraged. Then, he claimed my tongue
and sucked on it. I tried to ignore the intensity of his desire and pushed my
hands on his chest. He wouldn't budge. He took hold of my wrists, then pinned
them to the door. Body pressed to mine, he rubbed his groin against my belly.
My nipples hardened while heat swelled within me. The feel of his solid
erection transformed my anger in a flash. When he pushed his length against me
again, I wanted nothing more than to have him buried deep inside me.
I moaned under his kiss while I struggled to breathe. My
fight to stop him quickly ended, but he continued to pin me to the door. Body
wet with need, I yearned for him. He stroked my tongue and I returned the same
care. He let go of my wrists, then slid one of his hands between us. While he
sought to touch me, I did the same to him. I slipped my hand into his sweat
pants and quickly found my prize. It was thick and hard and I never wanted to
let go.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary
lives in Indiana and is a lifetime lover of the paranormal, sci-fi, and
fantasy. When she's not slaving away at her government job or binge watching
TV, she creates fantastical worlds with vampires, demons, werewolves, angels,
and other supernatural creatures. Dive into her books and find action,
suspense, a dash of mystery, and seductive men with passionate hearts.
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