Nightshade: 17 tales of Urban Fantasy, Magic, Mayhem, Demons, Fae, Witches, Ghosts, and more

Sarra Cannon · Annie Bellet · SM Reine · Deanna Chase · Selene Charles · Colleen Gleason · Anthea Sharp · Christine Pope · Helen Harper · C. Gockel · Colleen Vanderlinden · Shawntelle Madison · Hailey Edwards · Debra Dunbar · Donna Augustine · Kate Danley · Phaedra Weldon

Sep 2015 · Bayou Moon Press, LLC

About this ebook

17 original stories by some of today's bestselling urban fantasy authors.

The Agency-Donna Augustine: Before Karma joins the agency, she’s just another assignment handed to Fate from the Universe. But she’s destined to become more than that.

De Facto-Annie Bellet: Verity Li’s just a bureaucratic cog, going through the motions until she interrupts a kidnapping next door, and now all the problems are hers.

Venom-Sarra Cannon: On the run from a coven of witches determined to capture and enslave him, Rend must overcome the limitations of the human world and embrace his true demon power. But will he survive?

Honeysuckle Memory-Selene Charles: Scarlett Smith’s on a mission to track down the man who sentenced her to an eternity of purgatory, but first she needs to pass the mental health assessment board of the paranormal investigative department.

Spirits of Bourbon Street-Deanna Chase: It’s Halloween and time to party, but when a spirit traps everyone in the past, white witch Jade Calhoun’s forced to forgo the cocktails in order to save those she loves.

The Ghost & Mrs. MacKay-Kate Danley: It's Halloween and Maggie's mother has invited all the ghosts of the neighborhood over for a party. Unfortunately, one of the ghosts is wanted by the Other Side's finest. It’s up to Maggie and Killian to find out what caused this soul's unrest and return him to his happy haunting ground.

Full Moon Mischief-Debra Dunbar: Getting summoned on Halloween isn't any demon's idea of fun especially when yanked from a rocking party into a coat closet. But rules are rules and Imp Sam must find a way to get rid of a gold-digger hussy then hope the pint-sized mage sends her back before the party’s over.

Dog Days of Summer-Hailey Edwards: When a fae boy goes missing, Thierry is called to lead the hunt for the rogue. But the closer she gets to locating the boy, the further she gets from the truth.

Victoria Gardella: Vampire Slayer-Colleen Gleason: Balls, beaux, dance cards....and stakes? Lady Victoria Gardella must juggle her responsibility as a debutante in 19th century London Society while fulfilling her family legacy as a vampire hunter.

Atomic-C. Gockel: Sigyn is prophesied to be the consort of a king. Instead she marries a fool. Centuries after his chaos destroys their marriage, the fallout begins .

Highland Magic-Helen Harper: The Veil has kept the Highlands of Scotland free from demons for centuries, and ensured relative peace for the Sidhe Clans. However, a strange encounter on a dark, heather-strewn hillside might mean all that is about to change.

Contents May Have Shifted-Shawntelle Madison: Return to the Coveted universe in this tale featuring werewolf Natalya Stravinsky. Two werewolf shopkeepers in a mystical flea market encounter deadly merchandise that has no intention of being sold.

Illusions-Christine Pope: Warlock Damon Wilcox is plotting to kidnap the most powerful witch in a rival clan. But Damon’s brother Connor has plans of his own.

Dying Night-SM Reine: Hell’s trying to squeeze its way onto Earth via the Grand Canyon. Elise and James, a demon hunting team, haven’t spoken about that thing that happened in Copenhagen for six months. With all the pressure boiling under the surface, something's sure to blow.

Brea's Tale: Arrival-Anthea Sharp: When a faerie girl is sent on a mission to the mortal world, she must learn to navigate the intricacies of life among humans - but will she survive undetected?

Angels and Demons-Colleen Vanderlinden: A mysterious woman haunts the streets of Detroit, dishing up her own version of vigilante justice. If the stories about her are true, she could end up being the city’s biggest nightmare.

Dragon’s Fury-Phaedra Weldon: A tragic part of Crwys Holliard's past is revealed when his lover becomes a target in a serial killer's vendetta against women who have crossed Crwys's path. Unfortunately, this also makes Crwys the prime suspect in their deaths.

Ratings and reviews

ARC received in exchange for an honest review. I am reviewing Sarra Cannon's entry to this collection (but I am actually just about to start the other stories, I can't wait) As usual, Sarra brings us a fabulous story. This one is in the format of a short story, providing information about one of her characters from another book. Anyone that has read anything by Sarra Cannon, read this book. Anyone that hasn't... Read this book - then go on to read everything else you can find, ever written by her. (Check out Sacrifice Me, by Sarra, for more Rend)

"I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review." I really enjoyed the prequel to the witches of cleopatra hill, I read it before starting the second book in the series which was a great decision on my part as it helped me understand Connor more. In general Nightshade is a treasure cove for paranormal junkies and would recommend it for people such as myself who find themselves looking for something tantalising after reading any paranormal romance series

AMAZING!!!!!! All are great so far but my favorite is Venom by Sarra Cannon shes amazing ive read all of her books if u haven't read any the get on it u wont be disappointed with that being said in Venom u get to find out more about Rend which is great n helps u figure him out a bit more so as I said before start reading!!! :D ( I received an ARC for an honest review).

About the author

 This anthology is a collection of seventeen original stories from some of today's best selling urban fantasy authors. Join us for seventeen thrilling tales of witches, magic, fae, demons, ghosts, vampires, and all things that go bump in the night.