Claiming the Evil Dead
Soul Catcher
Book 1
Mary Abshire
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: December 28, 2015
ISBN: 9781772336528
ASIN: B019YIILU4
Number of pages: 303
Word Count: 99,845
Book Description:
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.
Excerpt Claiming
the Evil Dead:
"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."
Catching an Evil Tail
Soul Catcher
Book 2
Mary Abshire
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: February 26, 2016
ISBN: 9781772337464
ASIN: B01C2A2IO6
Word Count: 84,720
Book Description:
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.
Excerpt
Catching an Evil Tail:
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?
Fighting Evil
Soul Catcher
Book 3
Mary Abshire
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: March 15, 2016
ISBN: 9781772337747
ASIN: B01D1SF2FK
Number of pages: 271
Word Count: 86,480
Book Description:
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.
Excerpt
Fighting Evil:
"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?"
Love Conquers All Evil
Soul Catcher
Book 4
Mary Abshire
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: April 21, 2016
ISBN: 9781772338188
ASIN: B01EK4A916
Number of pages: 304
Word Count: 97,650
Book Description:
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.
Excerpt Love Conquers
All Evil:
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?"
Freedom From the Evil Dead
Soul Catcher
Book 5
Mary Abshire
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: May 18, 2016
ISBN: 9781772338577
ASIN: B01FTR0J4U
Number of pages: 269
Word Count: 87,790
Book Description:
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.
Excerpt
Freedom From the Evil Dead:
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.
The Evil Next Door
Soul Catcher
Book 6
Mary Abshire
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: June 13, 2016
ISBN: 9781772338898
ASIN: B01GZLO9BI
Number of pages: 220
Word Count: 69,820
Blurb/Book Description: 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?
Excerpt
The Evil Next Door:
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."
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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