DARK HALLOWS by Angelique Armae:
When a scorned witch reconnects with her vampire lover, shadows of the past threaten to tear them apart for eternity…
Second chances don’t come around often, but thanks to a wish she made on a shooting star, bookstore owner and witch Majesty Paxton reunites with her former boyfriend. But reengaging with the past resurrects the dark magick that tore them apart five years ago. Can this beauty clear her favorite beast’s good name and reinstate him in the world of the living? Or will the secrets from five years ago overtake them both and destroy Paxton Hollow in the process?
Five years ago, vampire Trevor MacDougall walked away from the woman he loved to protect her from Paxton Hollow’s High Council of Witches. Escaping to Scotland, he’s buried himself in work and is now the world’s top bestselling author. When he’s bitten by a bout of writer’s block, Trevor returns to Paxton Hollow hoping to get a glimpse of Majesty to stir his soul back to life. But seeing his former lover awakens more than just his creative nature. It brings out a hunger so strong, he may never be able to escape it. And neither will Majesty.
GARDEN STAR by Candace Sams:
A jewel is a cold thing until it’s warmed by the heart.
Having climbed to the top of the jewelry industry with her naturally inspired designs, Prudence Starlight is having her first exhibit at Foxwood Cottage, in the hinterlands of a magical domain. The world’s most elite buyers of rare and exotic gems will be present, as will one of the most priceless stones on the planet - the magnificent Garden Star. As excited as she is for this chance to show her artistic expertise, Pru is mortified that her father is sending along his personal bodyguard. Just to make sure she doesn’t ‘screw up like she always does.’
Balar O’Caellaigh comes from a long line of ancient Celtic warriors. As the current steward and protector of Starlight Estates, his job description has been expanded to not only keeping an eye on Prudence but protecting a rare and priceless gemstone.
What starts as a small garden party for elite jewelry aficionados ends with a magical theft that leaves both Pru and Balar with a decision. Either they get the stone back and save their reputations…or do the right thing.