Dyre: A Knight of Spirit and Shadows : Dyre Knight of Spirit and Shadows

Jennifer “Des” Desiderio is a werewolf on a mission...a mission to retrieve her queen, Ruby, who was abducted on Des’s watch. But it’s not as simple as following her nose, fighting the good fight, and saving the day. Des must first team up with her rival for Ruby’s affections, Thierry LaFours, to track the kidnappers to and through Paris. With the help of a tarot card-reading werewolf named Nicolae, and Des’s new found ability to go dream-walking, they manage to close in on the kidnappers. But to save her queen, Des must once more play the champion and battle not only for her and Ruby’s lives, but for all the North American Packs and their entire way of life. Anastasia Mikhelson is the rising star of the New York City Ballet. She's sacrificed creature comforts, a social life, as well as her own physical well-being for perfection in dance. Even her reputation as The Ice Queen doesn't faze her. Though Ana's at the peak of her career, competition from a new and noteworthy dancer puts all she's worked for in jeopardy. While Natalie Frederico has shown herself to be a prodigy when it comes to ballet, she much prefers modern dance and living on her own terms. Life is too short for anything else. However, when the opportunity to dance with the New York City Ballet is thrust upon her, it's not like she could say no. Dealing with the company's uptight lead is another story, however. When the two are forced to work side-by-side, sparks begin to fly onstage and off. Shay Maguire doesnt realize how much of a fresh start she wants until she meets local newspaper editor Mel Baker in rural Tomson, Montana. But can she swallow being on the dark side of a town-wide development controversy if Mel sees her as the enemy? Jeopardizing revenue with her anti-development crusade, Mel earns Shays respect and empathy, but frustration mounts when Shay learns fear of devastating financial loss keeps Mel from revealing her lesbianism. What Shay doesnt know is that Mels life is controlled by a much stronger family secret. With both her newspaper and her love hanging in the balance, Mel is put to the test. Should she stand her ground? And will Shay still be there when the dust settles? Jacqueline Knight is driven and ambitious, always focused on getting to the top. But when her father's failing health demands her attention, she must consider putting her career on hold. Though she struggles with her new responsibilities, she won't admit she can't do it alone. And the last person she wants to accept help from is her ex, Casey. Since their breakup eight years before, Casey Meadows has concentrated on co-parenting their son and making a new life for herself. While she's happy to offer her help, spending time with Jacqueline threatens to open the box in which she's locked away their past relationship. Will the lessons learned in eight years apart be enough to mend the mistakes of the past? Adi Bergeron doesnt want to be discovered. Discovery could lead to her arrest or worse. She just wants to keep flying under the radar, safe and anonymous. She may have to give up the life shes built for herself when the restaurant she works in is chosen to be featured in a culinary magazine. Reporter Griffith McNaulty has had a rocky year. Shes struggling to rebuild herself after having her reputation destroyed and her heart broken by a previous interview subject. Shes jaded and hesitant to accept the flimsy story Adi presents as her past. The relationship that develops between them cements Griffiths need to find Adis truth. Can she get to the root of Adis fear or will the past destroy them both? In a modern world where Packs of werewolves exist side by side with a none-the-wiser humanity, what if one person stood between a lasting peace among the werewolf Packs and all-out civil war? A young female werewolf called Des is bound by a blood oath with the guarding of this person, the aging leader of all the Packs: the Dyre. But when the Dyre is murdered on Des’s watch, she’s sworn to protect the new Dyre, a young woman named Ruby. Des must deal with her emerging feelings for her stubborn new charge while they both try to uncover who’s behind the continuing murders of powerful werewolves. It’s stable employment—nice work, if you can get it...at least until the silver bullets start to fly. "DEA Agent Colby Vincent is working an undercover assignment in which homeless veterans are being used to deal drugs. She's forced to work without the support of fellow agents or friends and is challenged by her attraction to a woman she suspects is involved in the case. Adena Weber is trying to maintain her late father's law firm and legacy, part of which is the homeless resource center Colby is investigating. She's always followed the rules and adhered to her boundaries until a new homeless woman wanders into the center. Colby and Adena choose to keep secrets that complicate their jobs and ultimately jeopardize the possiblity of a life together."--Publisher's description Dea Agent Colby Vincent Is Working An Undercover Assignment In Which Homeless Veterans Are Being Used To Deal Drugs. She’s Forced To Work Without The Support Of Fellow Agents Or Friends And Is Challenged By Her Attraction To A Woman She Suspects Is Involved In The Case. Adena Weber Is Trying To Maintain Her Late Father’s Law Firm And Legacy, Part Of Which Is The Homeless Resource Center Colby Is Investigating. She’s Always Followed The Rules And Adhered To Her Boundaries Until A New Homeless Woman Wanders Into The Center. Colby And Adena Choose To Keep Secrets That Complicate Their Jobs And Ultimately Jeopardize The Possibility Of A Life Together. Nicole James Is A Hard-working Single Mother Who Has Dedicated Her Life To Raising Her Son And Providing A Safe, Loving Home For Him. Austin Is A Senior In High School Now , And For The First Time, Nicky Is Allowing Some Time For Herself. When She Meets Lauren Thomas, An Architect At The Firm Where They Work, They Both Fall Deeply In Love. Lauren Is Smart And Charming And Wonderful; She Fits Perfectly Into Nicky’s Family, Which Includes Close Friends Who Have Stood Beside Her. But Nicky’s Troubled Past And Lauren’s Societal Fears Present Seemingly Insurmountable Challenges.