Cats of War


Book Description

A tarnished military Subcaptain, a repair technician hiding from her past, and two genetically engineered cats join must forces to save an important factory. Military Subcaptain Kedron Tauceti counts the days until he can leave the rare metals factory and his current duty station as the liaison to the galactic government’s Criminal Restitution and Indenture Obligation system. The post was protection—and punishment—for exposing a theft ring during his previous assignment. He's more than ready to get his career back on track on a new base halfway across the galaxy, even if it means leaving behind the one person who makes him want to stay. Not that he's told her, because technically, he's her warden. Former financial specialist and current indenturee Ferra Barray, hiding from her past, only has three months to go on her restitution sentence. She's lucked into a tech repair job. If she keeps her head down, she'll soon be free to figure out her future. Unfortunately, the local shark behind every illegal scheme in the facility wants her to steal for him, and she's running out of excuses. And now the heroically handsome Tauceti, who she hoped could help, is transferring out. Everything changes when Ferra discovers two genetically modified cats. Saving them takes incredible risks. She doesn't know what she'll do if she can't convince Tauceti to rescue the cats and keep them until she's free to come for them. But when trouble erupts at the factory, it might just be the cats who save them. Find out what happens in this exciting standalone novella from Carol Van Natta's award-winning Central Galactic Concordance space opera series. NOTE TO READERS: Cats of War debuted in the limited edition Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 3 anthology. It is unchanged from the original. - - - - - - - - - - The Central Galactic Concordance series: • Last Ship Off Polaris-G (Book 1) • Overload Flux (Book 2) • Minder Rising (Book 3) • Zero Flux (Book 3.5) • Pico's Crush (Book 5) • Jumper's Hope (Book 6) Extra stories with romance, pirates, and pets: • Pet Trade • Cats of War • Galactic Search and Rescue • Escape from Nova Nine




Cats of War


Book Description

A tarnished military Subcaptain and a repair technician with secrets rescue genetically engineered cats. Can they save an important factory and find freedom with each other? Military Subcaptain Kedron Tauceti counts the days until he can leave and his current duty station as the liaison to the galactic government's Criminal Restitution and Indenture Obligation system. He's more than ready to get his career back on track on a new base halfway across the galaxy, even if it means leaving behind the one person who makes him want to stay. Not that he's told her, because technically, he's her warden. Former financial specialist and current indenturee Ferra Barray, hiding from her past, only has three months to go on her restitution sentence. She's lucked into a tech repair job. Unfortunately, she's running out of excuses to avoid the local shark in the factory who wants her to steal for him. And now the heroically handsome Subcaptain, who she hoped could help, is transferring out. Everything changes when Ferra rescues two genetically modified cats and introduces them to Kedron. She doesn't know what she'll do if she can't convince him to keep them safe until she's free to give them a home. But when trouble erupts at the factory, it might just be the cats who save their human rescuers. If mystery, slow-burn romance, and superior cats are your catnip, you'll love this exciting standalone novella from Carol Van Natta's award-winning Central Galactic Concordance space opera series. Buy Cats of War and win freedom today! NOTE TO READERS: Cats of War debuted in the limited edition Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 3 anthology. It has been expanded from the original. For fans of the Central Galactic Concordance series, the events in Cats of War take place after Jumper's Hope, but are not part of the ongoing big damn story arc.




Shifter's Storm


Book Description

In a dying fairy fantasyland, can two shifters tell if the magic between them is real? While volunteering for hurricane cleanup, sheriff’s deputy and leopard shifter Chantal Hammond stumbles across two escapees from a fairy fantasyland. Unfortunately, when she tries to help, she ends up trapped. She quickly discovers she's lost in a mini-world of trouble, and more captives need rescuing. Prehistoric sloth shifter Dauro de Mar and his friends have cruelly been imprisoned in their animal forms for years. His plan to lead the escape is mostly wishful thinking until an intoxicating and magical leopard shifter arrives still in her human form. She's their game changer. It's going to take Chantal's and Dauro's combined skills, magic, and courage to evade evil hunters and greedy fairies, and get everyone out of this mess. Especially since the fairy fantasyland is disintegrating. Can they fight off danger—and their sizzling attraction—long enough to win their freedom? Or will they be destroyed by the mother of all storms when this magical land dies? Find out today in Shifter's Storm, another sizzling hot Ice Age Shifters® paranormal romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta. Shifter's Storm is a complete story with a happily-ever-after and no cliffhanger, and can be enjoyed without having read the rest of the series. - - - - - - - - - - The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5)




Galactic Search and Rescue


Book Description

When an earthquake shakes up a nearby world, can two star-crossed rescuers save an entire community… and each other? Experienced rescuer Subcaptain Taz Correa hides her wounded heart. A telekinetic tech-whiz recently transferred to the worst Galactic Search and Rescue unit in the galaxy, she’d hoped after her string of epically bad breakups she’d have a fresh start. But when she can’t fight her feelings for her new teammate, she’s terrified her secret affection will show and cost both their careers. Subcaptain Rylando Dalroinn’s telepathic connection to animals used to be everything. But he has no idea how to admit his growing attraction to Taz, especially as it’s completely against the rules. And when they’re sent as a team of two to help a devastated town, he knows he can’t afford to let his heart’s desire distract him from their dangerous mission. As Taz works with Rylando and his unusual squad of trained animal helpers to free a desperate group of citizens, she puts her life on the line to protect her partner’s beloved creatures. But when Rylando realizes the people he’s rescuing are more than just innocent victims, he’ll have to throw out the rulebook to save them both. Can love—and a clever crew of animals—guide the couple out of the rubble and into a future together? Galactic Search and Rescue is a pulse-pounding story in the Central Galactic Concordance space opera series. If you like lovers in denial, edge-of-your-seat twists and turns, and intriguing psychic powers, then you’ll adore Carol Van Natta’s thrilling tale. Buy Galactic Search and Rescue to shake up the world today! - - - - - Note: Galactic Search and Rescue first appeared in the limited-edition Pets in Space 5 science fiction romance anthology. This new version has been expanded from the original. The Central Galactic Concordance series: • Last Ship Off Polaris-G (Book 1) • Overload Flux (Book 2) • Minder Rising (Book 3) • Zero Flux (Book 3.5) • Pico's Crush (Book 5) • Jumper's Hope (Book 6) Extra stories with romance, pirates, and pets: • Pet Trade • Cats of War • Galactic Search and Rescue • Escape from Nova Nine




Shift of Destiny


Book Description

There is no such thing as magic, or sexy shifters. Or… is there? Moira Graham’s car breaks down in the tourist town of Kotoyeesinay, Wyoming. She’s on the run. Again. A crazy billionaire wants to possess her ability to predict the future, but it’s not a “gift.” It’s simple guesswork. Magic doesn’t exist. And this quirky town—which uses elves, fortune tellers, and fairy-tale gimmicks to draw tourists in—isn’t helping. Roving carpenter Chance McKennie is a prehistoric shifter on the lookout for a mate. Unfortunately, people fear his lion, and don’t stick around long enough to get to know the man. He thought his luck would change in Kotoyeesinay, but his skills aren’t needed in this magical sanctuary town with creatures of myth and legend on every block. When Moira bumps into him, she’s almost willing to believe in the magic of this place. But it’s going to take more than a red-hot handyman and some glowy lights to save her from ruthless hunters. Chance is determined to protect his mate and help her find the magic in her blood. But even a top predator can’t guess the lengths to which a desperate billionaire will go to get what he wants. Discover the fun and magic in Shift of Destiny, the standalone second book in USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta's fun, action-filled, steamy-hot Ice Age Shifters® series. - - - - - - - - - - The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5) ______________________ Series Keywords: paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, shifter series, bear shifter, wolf shifter, lion shifter, true mates, fated mates, elf, dragon, wyvern, fairy, ogre, psychic, dire wolf, prehistoric, Ice Age, sanctuary, coyote, magic, wizard, warlock, witch, charms, billionaire, ghosts, spy, agent, trucker, sheriff, oracle




Overload Flux


Book Description

When the cure for a deadly disease is stolen, two misfits are all that stands between greed and intergalactic tragedy. Luka Foxe can’t let anyone know about his secret mental abilities. Debilitated by their influence when faced with violence, the brilliant forensic investigator now only takes assignments involving theft. But when he has to hunt down a hijacked vaccine for a galaxy-wide pandemic, the tragic first clue is his best friend’s brutal murder. Nightshift guard Mairwen Morganthur knows she must keep a low profile. The product of illegal genetic alteration, she’s a lethal weapon with no social graces. But when she’s tasked to protect a detective with frightening intuition, she finds herself falling for him even though he could expose her. Racing to recover the critical cargo, Luka is surprised by his developing feelings for the capable-but-mysterious guard. And Mairwen may have to risk everything by revealing her identity, with deadly mercenaries hot on their tail. Can the unlikely pair survive an interplanetary conspiracy long enough to save lives and find love? Overload Flux is the first novel in the sweeping Central Galactic Concordance space opera series. If you like haunted characters, compelling mysteries, and interstellar romance, then you’ll enjoy Carol Van Natta’s epic tale. Buy Overload Flux to uncover cosmic corruption today! "Overload Flux is a brilliant, suspenseful tale that will keep readers captivated from beginning to end." ~ S.E. Smith, New York Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author of The Alliance series. - - - - - - - - - - The Central Galactic Concordance series: *-*-* Last Ship Off Polaris-G (Novella) *-*-* Overload Flux (Book 1) *-*-* Minder Rising (Book 2) *-*-* Zero Flux (Novella) *-*-* Pico's Crush (Book 3) *-*-* Pet Trade (Novella) *-*-* Jumper’s Hope (Book 4) *-*-* Cats of War (Novella) *-*-* Spark Transform (Book 5 – coming soon) - - - - - - - - - - The Central Galactic Concordance series: • Last Ship Off Polaris-G (Book 1) • Overload Flux (Book 2) • Minder Rising (Book 3) • Zero Flux (Book 3.5) • Pico's Crush (Book 5) • Jumper's Hope (Book 6) Extra stories with romance, pirates, and pets: • Pet Trade • Cats of War • Galactic Search and Rescue • Escape from Nova Nine - - - - - What reviewers are saying about Overload Flux - - - - - "This book offers a lot – fighting action, detective work, humans in space, humans with special abilities, a pharmaceutical conspiracy relevant to our own world, and a romance between two unique individuals. Take away the sci-fi, and you have a romantic suspense novel. But, you wouldn’t want to take the sci-fi away, because it’s well done, fun and makes for a good read." — C. E. Kilgore, award-winning author of The Ghost in the Machine and the Corwint science fiction romance series "Overload Flux is a action-packed , riveting novel. It's got great characters, lots of mystery and intrigue and is definitely well written. I absolutely loved Luka and Mairwen! A must read for sci-fi lovers!" – Ash, Goodreads "Excellent, well written, exciting, insightful. A gem. ... This is actually a mystery, romance, political commentary, genre spanning tale told by a master wordsmith." — Katy M, Davis, CA "Carol Van Natta has written a book that includes action, adventure, mystery, betrayal, space travel, danger, violence, a well written, believable love story and such amazing world building I could picture myself along for the ride. Overload Flux is now one of my favorite books." – Jenster, Georgia, USA ***** Series keywords: science fiction romance, action & adventure, space opera, romance, fantasy, mystery, corporations, pharma, pharmaceutical, detective, private investigator, paranormal, telepathy, genetic engineering, strong female lead, mental talent, mercenaries, exploration, galactic civilization, technology, suspense, thriller, interstellar travel, space battle, SFR, scifi, sci fi




Heart of a Dire Wolf


Book Description

To stay together, they'll have to escape prison, outsmart wizards, and solve the mystery of a magical sanctuary town. Skyla Chekal is in trouble. She’s a prisoner in an illegal underground auction house that sells magical creatures. If they learn she's a dire wolf with free magic, they'll hold a special high-roller sale just for her. She needs to keep her head down and escape, but she can’t because she smells someone who stirs her in the way only a true mate can. She can't leave without him. Siberian tiger shifter Nic Paletin can’t believe he’s found himself in a cage in an auction house run by wizards. As long as he continues to play dumb, he should be able to get out soon. But the intriguing smell of a woman who calls to his tiger has him tied up more than the shackles on his ankles. As turned on as Skyla is by Nic’s intoxicating presence, she knows they first have to survive long enough to get free. Unfortunately, threats continue to escalate. In their escape, Skyla is sent somewhere else, and Nic has no idea where or what trouble she might be in. He must find her before the wizards do, plus figure out how to work together if they’re going to crack the secrets of a mysterious new-old town. And they better hurry, because the greedy wizards not only know where they are, they're after the fabled treasures of this vulnerable sanctuary town. Continue the enthralling paranormal romance with Heart of a Dire Wolf, the third book in USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta's fun, action-filled, steamy-hot Ice Age Shifters™ series. - - - - - - - - - -The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5) ______________________ Series Keywords: paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, shifter series, bear shifter, wolf shifter, lion shifter, insta love romance, true mates, fated mates, elf, dragon, wyvern, fairy, ogre, psychic, dire wolf, prehistoric, Ice Age, sanctuary, coyote, magic, wizard, warlock, witch, charms, billionaire, ghosts, spy, agent, trucker, sheriff, oracle




In Graves Below (Magic, New Mexico)


Book Description

Can a disabled veteran and a magical dancer learn the secret of dreamwalk, or will demons turn the world into an all-you-can-eat buffet? Disabled, scarred veteran Idrián Odair is running out of time. If he doesn't figure out how to use earth magic to renew the barrier protecting his tribal lands near Magic, New Mexico soon, they'll be vulnerable to marauders, thieves, and worst of all, tourists. Trouble is, his grandfather died before telling him the secret, and Idrián is the only dreamwalk warrior left. Except for the stunning dancer he saw only once and can't forget. Riya Sanobal, mostly human dancer in Denver, is about to be named artistic director of a dance company. She can't stop thinking about the sexy, eagle-footed warrior she's been dreaming about for weeks. Especially since she has to deal with with an obnoxious visiting star and a big donor with an off-the-charts sleaze factor. When Idrián's grandfather insists they must drive to Denver to protect the dancer, finding her turns out to be the easy part. A powerful, greedy demon wants to invite more of his kind to town to make the world an all-you-can-eat buffet. He needs a dancer to do it, and he's targeted Riya. If the discovers Riya's gift for portal magic, he'll never let her go. Not if Idrián has anything to say about it. But even stealing Riya away and spiriting her to his New Mexico home won't save them if they can't figure out the secret of dreamwalk. In Graves Below is part of S.E. Smith's The Worlds of Magic, New Mexico, where creatures of fairy tales, myth, and nightmares are free to be themselves and find their happily ever after. - - - - - Note to Readers: This is a re-release of a story was originally published via the Magic, New Mexico worlds program. <><><> Keywords: paranormal romance, disabled veteran, magic, romantic, dancer, theatre, theater, demon, dreamwalk, shaman, Native American, Indian, ghost




Dire Wolf Wanted


Book Description

The magical world stands on the brink of war, unless two extraordinary shifters can bridge the gulf between them. Dire wolf shifter and Shifter Tribunal agent Rayne Chekal poses as a prisoner to take down an illegal auction house that trafficks in shifters. Arvik Inuktan, agent for the Wizard Imperium and secret mythic shifter, infiltrated the auction staff with the same mission objective. Rayne finds him sexy as hell, but confusing. Her inner wolf says they’re in the mating dance, but to her, it feels more like a flailing tumble down the stairs. Arvik finds her irresistible, smart, and gorgeous. His inner beasts say Rayne is their mate, but he realizes he must track down his dark, forgotten past if he hopes to have a future with her. However, when the auction house falls, they open a whole new can of worms. War is coming. Separated, they must figure out what they can do to stop this, and hope the other can forgive them for the choices they’re forced to make. When Rayne and Arvik meet on the battlefield, can they overcome their differences and work together to stop the evil, or will this war engulf the magical world? Continue the enthralling paranormal romance with Dire Wolf Wanted, the fourth book in USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta's fun, action-filled, steamy-hot Ice Age Shifters™ series. Note to readers: Dire Wolf Wanted is a complete story with an HEA and no cliffhanger, but your reading experience will be enhanced if you've read Shift of Destiny and Heart of a Dire Wolf first. - - - - - - - - - - The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5) ______________________ Series Keywords: paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, shifter series, bear shifter, wolf shifter, lion shifter, true mates, fated mates, elf, dragon, wyvern, fairy, ogre, psychic, dire wolf, prehistoric, Ice Age, sanctuary, coyote, magic, wizard, warlock, witch, charms, billionaire, ghosts, spy, agent, trucker, sheriff, oracle




Shifter Mate Magic


Book Description

A lonely bear shifter meets his mate. She’s running for her life and doesn’t have time for romance. Pregnant Jackie Breton just escaped from a corrupt feline pack intent on selling her half-shifter baby to the highest bidder. She’s smart, independent, and has a desperate plan to keep her baby safe: Get away from the pride as fast and far as possible. Trevor Hammond, prehistoric bear shifter, has been rejected by everyone in his life for… being born, basically. Well, except for the beloved aunt who raised him. He’s built a career as an independent trucker, but life would be much better with someone he can hold in his arms and claim as his own. When Jackie meets Trevor at a truck stop, his bear demands he help her. His aunt even calls with a dire warning: Get Jackie to the magical sanctuary town in Wyoming before she’s killed. Jackie thinks he’s sexy as hell, but too good to be true. She doesn’t trust shifters. With the feline pride hot on her trail, however, Trevor and the quirky town of Kotoyeesinay might be her only chance for survival. Even Trevor’s indomitable bear may be no match for the dangerous enemy seeking retribution. Discover the secret world of magic and true mates in Shifter Mate Magic, the first book in USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta's fun, action-filled, steamy-hot Ice Age Shifters™ series. - - - - - - - - - - The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5) _______________ Series Keywords: Free, paranormal romance, paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, shifter series, bear shifter, wolf shifter, lion shifter, insta love romance, true mates, fated mates, elf, dragon, wyvern, fairy, ogre, psychic, dire wolf, prehistoric, Ice Age, sanctuary, coyote, magic, wizard, warlock, witch, charms, billionaire, ghosts, spy, agent, trucker, sheriff, oracle