Maggie Shayne Books in Order

True-crime writer Toni witnesses a mob killing during her research in New York. Undercover cop Nick cannot kill her or reveal his identity, so he takes her captive while trying to protect his investigation and keep them both alive.

Tamara meets vampire Eric Marquand and feels a connection rooted in her rare blood. Her guardian works to destroy vampires, and her attraction to Eric forces her to question whom she can trust as government researchers threaten them both.

Caitlin Rossi survives an attack disguised as an accident but loses her memory. Returning to a gothic mansion filled with hostile relatives, including her husband Dylan, she must recover the truth before the person who wanted her dead tries again.

Reporter Ash Coye fakes amnesia after surviving a serial killer's attack. Joey Bradshaw claims to be his wife to protect him, unaware that he remembers everything, and their mutual deception becomes complicated by attraction and the killer's continuing threat.

Archaeologist Miranda O'Shea discovers a perfectly preserved Viking, then a laboratory break-in disrupts the equipment keeping him frozen. When the ancient warrior awakens, she must conceal his survival and help him navigate a world nine centuries beyond his own.

Shannon Mallory investigates the legends surrounding Damien, a powerful vampire whose mystery draws her into his shadowed world. Suspicion becomes attraction, while Damien's desire for a mortal woman threatens the control he has maintained throughout his long existence.

Vampire Roland de Courtemanche protects a boy whose rare blood attracts government researchers. The return of Rhiannon, the ancient vampire who created him, awakens dangerous desire and challenges the solitude Roland relies on to control his darker impulses.

Doctor Thomas Duffy dismisses a childhood encounter with an alien girl as fantasy until a spacecraft crashes behind his Iowa farm. Finding her grown and in danger, he must reconsider his hardened outlook while protecting her from government pursuit.

Three paranormal romances explore dangerous attraction: a stranger conceals his identity, a woman meets a man previously confined to her dreams, and a vampire hunter confronts forbidden love. The collection includes stories by Anne Stuart, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and Maggie Shayne.

Brigit is forced to steal a treasured painting from Adam to save the man who helped raise her. The image links Adam's childhood encounter with a magical realm to Brigit's hidden origins, drawing them together as danger closes in.

Secret agent Torch Palamaro tracks down Alexandra Holt, believing she holds the key to revenge against the man who took his family. Alexandra denies knowing what he wants, but their attraction complicates his pursuit as secrets about his sons emerge.

Sheriff Garrett Brand finds a baby on his ranch doorstep bearing his own name. When Chelsea arrives accusing him of killing her sister and stealing the child, he must uncover the truth and protect both from the danger following them.

A mysterious man named Zach appears in Jane Fortune's life, and her young son insists he is the imaginary father he always wanted. As Jane learns Zach's identity, their unexpected family faces a threat that only a twist in time can overcome.

Wes Brand agrees to impersonate legendary Comanche warrior Wolf Shadow to frighten archaeologist Taylor McCoy away from her dig. When Taylor falls for both Wes and his supposed ghostly counterpart, his deception threatens the relationship growing between them.

Jameson Bryant tries to help Angelica, a newly made vampire tormented by hunger and religious guilt. Their encounter binds their futures in an unexpected way, and vampire hunters threaten a child Jameson is determined to rescue.

Annie believes her husband Richard died saving children, leaving her pregnant and alone. Magic has instead transformed him into a guardian without his memories, and when he returns to protect her, she struggles to restore the love their enchanted separation erased.

Three matchmaking witches choose Nathan as the destined partner for their niece Aurora and use magic to preserve that future. As the children grow into adults who dislike each other, Nathan suspects a supernatural cause behind his frustrating romantic life.

Exiled ruler Bridin waits for a foretold hero who will help reclaim her magical kingdom. The man who arrives is Tristan, responsible for her overthrow, and both must overcome hostility to defeat a new tyrant threatening their peoples.

Jessi Brand pursues ranch hand and deputy Lash Monroe despite his determination to remain a drifter and her brothers' objections. When trouble sends Lash away to face danger alone, Jessi rallies the family to protect the man she wants.

Two vampire romances join Rachel Sullivan's search for Donovan O'Roark's secrets with Gavin Deveroux's urgent attempt to save Tara Michaels through marriage. Desire, hidden identities, and threats to their lives complicate both couples' hopes for an enduring bond.

Immortal witch Raven St. James has spent centuries mourning Duncan, the minister who died trying to save her from execution. Finding him reborn offers another chance at love, but the evil that separated them returns as memories awaken.

Ben Brand believes his wife Penny is dead until she returns to his ranch alive but without her memories. Determined to learn where she has been, he must help her recover their shared past before losing the woman he loves again.

Crime-fighter Marcus, known as the Guardian, reluctantly helps reporter Casey protect her endangered younger sister. Their investigation draws him toward the loving Brand family and challenges the isolation created by the childhood massacre that made him an orphan.

Immortal witch Arianna seeks to restore Nicodimus, the lover whose heart was stolen centuries earlier. Their reunion revives the pain of betrayal and a dangerous enemy, forcing her to fight for a love first formed in the Scottish Highlands.

Doctor Lucinda Brightwater agrees to marry bachelor Holden Fortune for a million dollars to fund a community clinic. He needs a respectable wife to inherit, but their supposedly practical arrangement becomes complicated by attraction and Lucinda's wish for a child.

Kirsten Cowan left Adam Brand at the altar to marry a wealthy, cruel man for reasons she cannot reveal. Accused of her husband's murder, she turns to Adam for protection, while her secret threatens the love neither has forgotten.

Esmeralda Montoya escapes certain death in the Old West through mysterious magic that carries her into the future. Drawn to Elliot Brand, a man she considers her enemy, she struggles to conceal her feelings and the child she is carrying.

Sara Brand's Louisiana vacation becomes dangerous when she witnesses a killing and the murderer believes she can identify him. Ex-con Jake Nash becomes her only protector, but his own suspected involvement in murder leaves her uncertain whether to trust him.

Maya Brand's brief encounter with a stranger leaves her pregnant with twins. Months later, Caleb Montgomery returns wanting to build a family, but Maya needs answers about his disappearance and true identity before she can believe his promises.

Model Edie Brand returns home after a stalker's attack drives her from Los Angeles. Reconnecting with Wade Armstrong awakens an attraction both misunderstood in high school, while the dangerous admirer who followed her threatens their chance at love.

Living quietly as an antique dealer, immortal Eannatum discovers that Nidaba, the priestess he believed died in ancient Sumer, is alive in a psychiatric ward. Rescuing her brings a chance to reclaim their love while an old enemy pursues them.

Detective Vince O'Mally follows a lead to a small New York town after discovering two murdered children. Holly Newman's memories of her sister's long-ago killing may connect the cases, but confronting her past attracts a killer's attention.

Fleeing after witnessing a violent crime, Jasmine Jones and her son seek refuge with the Texas Brands under a stolen family identity. Luke Brand senses her fear and questions her story, yet his attraction strengthens his determination to protect them.

Former Secret Service agent Alex Stone recruits Melusine Brand to impersonate a foreign dignitary's bride. Their elaborate deception turns into a wilderness escape when killers pursue them, forcing Alex to rely on Mel's practical skills as attraction grows.

Morgan DeSilva turns an ancient vampire journal into a successful novel while a mysterious illness and dreams of its author threaten her life. Dante is real and may be her only hope, but trusting her with his immortality carries danger.

Vampire Sarafina joins strong-willed mortal Willem Stone to save Amber Lily, a child born to a vampire. Their attraction undermines Sarafina's rejection of love, but Willem cannot be transformed, leaving their future shadowed by his mortality.

Kidnapped by MEDUSA agents seeking secrets about genetically altered humans, Zach Ingram insists they have the wrong man. Psychiatrist Maisy Dalton is brought in to unlock his memories, but her growing trust in him leads her to challenge his captors.

News anchor Julie Jones faces blackmail over a horrifying past, then becomes implicated in the blackmailer's murder. As a new enemy threatens her teenage daughter, journalist Sean McKenzie investigates her secrets while deciding whether to expose Julie or protect her.

Two Wings in the Night novellas follow women drawn to mysterious men: Mary McLean becomes a serial killer's target while questioning Michael Gray's intentions, and Rachel Sullivan pursues Donovan O'Roark's secrets before discovering the danger behind their attraction.

Agent Joshua Kendall discovers that the girl he believed he killed during a cult raid survived. Assigned to protect Elizabeth Marcum from fugitive leader Mordecai Young, he must confront his guilt while concealing his role in her past.

Vampire Edge seeks revenge against Frank Stiles, the hunter who killed his companions. Half-human, half-vampire Amber Lily joins his search, but her need to keep Stiles alive puts their growing attraction on a collision course.

When women disappear in Endover, private investigator Maxine Stuart refuses to ignore the danger after a friend becomes a target. Cop Lou Malone joins her investigation, drawing them toward an ancient evil controlling the seemingly peaceful town.

Accused of murdering his wife, Michael Corbett escapes a mental hospital after an attempt on his life. Police lieutenant Jax Jackson risks her career to help him uncover the truth, while a young psychic senses deadly danger.

Chicago cop Jimmy Corona brings his young son Tyler to Big Falls, hoping Kara Brand will become the boy's mother. His practical marriage plan grows complicated when attraction develops and a murderous criminal follows them home.

Immortal witch Puabi, shaped by vengeance and dark secrets, encounters millionaire Matthew Fairchild after he rescues her. Her resemblance to his dead wife draws them together, offering two wounded people an uncertain chance at love and redemption.

Amarrah searches for a stolen heirloom tied to her grandmother's stories of three ancient witches. The trail leads to soldier Harrison Brockson, whose presence awakens memories that suggest the old tales belong to her own past.

Selene Brand discovers a wounded stranger near the falls who cannot remember his name. As Cory Falconer's attackers close in, the unconventional young woman becomes his only ally in uncovering the dangerous knowledge buried in his memory.

Dracula finds his lost love Elisabeta's spirit inhabiting a modern woman named Stormy. As both women develop feelings for him, Stormy struggles against an increasingly hostile presence determined to take control of their shared body.

Vampire Briar joins Reaper's band to hunt Gregor, the brutal mentor who betrayed her. Determined to remain a loner, she finds vengeance complicated by her bond with vulnerable Crisa and an attraction to Reaper she refuses to acknowledge.

New vampire Seth rescues Vixen, a fox shapeshifter held by rogue vampires. Their attraction draws her into his campaign against Gregor, but her concealed animal identity and a possible traitor threaten the fragile alliance around them.

This collection pairs Destiny and Immortality, following two immortal witches scarred by their pasts. Nathan King tries to reach the tormented Nidaba, while Puabi's connection with grieving millionaire Matthew Fairchild offers another uncertain path toward healing.

Vampire Topaz reluctantly works alongside Jack, the con man who stole her money and broke her heart. While investigating her Hollywood mother's mysterious past, she must decide whether his help conceals another scheme or a chance at reconciliation.

After losing her Manhattan career and the people who surrounded it, Dori Stewart waits tables while dreaming of a triumphant return. A winter solstice ritual and an old boyfriend, Jason Farrar, offer unexpected possibilities for renewing her life.

Amnesiac Lilith flees danger and takes refuge on Ethan's ranch, unaware that he remembers their captivity together. Their reunion draws both escaped vampires into a struggle against the clandestine facility that bred them to become obedient killers.

Professor Olivia Dupree is summoned to an injured stranger whose only possession is her business card. Wondering whether he is the novelist she invited to town, she confronts threats that may connect his amnesia to her hidden past.

Rookie cop Bryan Kendall becomes a murder suspect when his lover dies in the style of an executed serial killer. His former girlfriend Dawn Jones returns to help, bringing psychic abilities and painful shared history into the investigation.

Dr. Carrie Overton has concealed the origins of her adopted son for sixteen years. When teenagers begin disappearing and newcomer Gabriel Cain takes an interest in the boy, she fears an old murder may threaten their carefully protected life.

Firefighter David remains haunted by a teenage prank that killed the girl he loved. When Sara’s nightmares lead her to the same town and David’s friends begin facing danger, their connection raises questions about reincarnation, guilt, and revenge.

Maggie Shayne collects advice columns, blog posts, and original essays on relationships, family tensions, busy schedules, and personal change. Drawing on her spiritual outlook, she offers reflections on approaching everyday troubles through changes in attitude and perspective.

Ancient immortal Utanapishtim begins destroying the vampire race he created, and Brigit Poe is called to stop him. Matched in power and determination, the opposing warriors discover an attraction that complicates a struggle for their people's survival.

Hybrid vampire James seeks archaeologist Lucy Lanfair's help translating tablets that foretell his species' destruction. Drawn into a dangerous struggle alongside James and his twin Brigit, Lucy discovers that deciphering the prophecy carries deeply personal consequences.

High school teacher Mirabella conceals her witchcraft in a small town until occult crimes spark fear and suspicion. Helping a teenage witch understand her emerging powers exposes Mirabella to a modern witch hunt and dangerous scrutiny.

Pregnant witch Lena Dunkirk retreats home after an intense affair with Ryan McNally. His return coincides with disturbing dreams and a stranger's interest in their baby, forcing the pair to confront supernatural threats tied to an ancient past.

After a bombing leaves Kira with memory loss, her mother guides her toward a wedding she can barely anticipate. Attraction to her wedding planner and discoveries among her belongings make Kira question the life being arranged around her.

Hiding from a dangerous criminal at her aunt's home, skeptical MC reads a protection spell for amusement. A handsome stranger steps out of history into the living room, complicating her attempt to survive with an unexpected romance.

Lapsed Wiccan Indira Simon dreams of an ancient sacrifice and awakens with actual rope burns. Mysterious Father Thomas offers an explanation involving warrior witches and a demon, but his hidden allegiance makes accepting his help a dangerous choice.

Fairy Enya sacrifices her enchanted existence for three days in the mortal world with the man she has always loved. Unless she wins his heart before time runs out, her chance at romance will cost her life.

Lilia has waited between worlds for her beloved Demetrius to escape imprisonment. Now free but deprived of part of his soul, he embraces dangerous powers, leaving her to persuade him to reclaim his humanity before their ancient enemy prevails.

Rachel de Luca distrusts her assistant Amy's new boyfriend, but Amy ignores the warning. When she vanishes before Thanksgiving, Rachel turns to Detective Mason Brown, renewing their dangerous partnership and the attraction both have tried to resist.

Maggie Shayne explores connections between witchcraft and the Law of Attraction, presenting both as approaches to shaping personal experience. Drawing on her spiritual practice, she explains how readers might combine magical traditions with attention to thoughts and intentions.

A cornea transplant restores self-help author Rachel de Luca's sight but brings disturbing visions of real murders. Detective Mason Brown helps investigate, while a secret involving his dead brother creates a troubling connection to her new abilities.

Rachel de Luca and Mason Brown retreat to a mountain resort after murders bring them together again. When guests disappear from the snowbound hideaway, their attempt to protect loved ones becomes a struggle to identify a killer nearby.

Suz returns to Bloody Gulch expecting to end her relationship with her former high school boyfriend. Her changed hometown and a new food processing plant conceal a stranger threat, forcing the reunited couple to protect loved ones from zombies.

Rachel de Luca distrusts the nurse caring for injured detective Mason Brown, then his nephews disappear after a house fire. An escaped relative and another lurking threat force the pair to race against time to save the boys.

This collection follows immortal witches Raven, Arianna, and Nidaba across centuries of love and persecution. Reunited with their lovers in the present, the women must confront dark adversaries who continue hunting them for the power of their hearts.

A judge's daughter disappears, prompting Mason Brown and Rachel de Luca to investigate a possible connection to an earlier abduction. A trail of missing young women draws them toward a predator who may make Rachel his next captive.

Bobby Joe McIntyre returns to Big Falls, seeking one last Christmas with the woman he has always loved. His arrival threatens to expose Vidalia Brand's decades-old secret as she hopes for a miracle that might change their future.

Charlie O'Malley accepts an experimental treatment and joins an elite team hunting vampires, determined to avenge her mother. Vampire Killion feels compelled to protect her, creating an irresistible bond that threatens both his survival and her loyalties.

Two novels introduce the Oklahoma and Texas Brand families. Maya faces pregnancy after a drifter's brief visit, while Sheriff Garrett discovers a baby on his doorstep, drawing both families into romances shaped by unexpected responsibility and danger.

Vampire leaders Rhiannon and Roland shelter three children created to hunt their kind. After Roland returns changed from captivity, Rhiannon fears danger has entered their home, threatening to force a choice between her beloved and the children.

Vampire Devlin organizes resistance against humans, while adventure writer Emma hopes understanding can end the conflict. When hostile forces take people they each care about, the reluctant lovers must find common ground to mount a rescue.

Wounded veteran Darryl is hired to protect Sophie McIntyre from her criminal former partner in Big Falls. As she rebuilds a life damaged by that relationship, their unexpected attraction offers both a chance to hope again during the Christmas season.

Kiley Kellogg plans one last con to reclaim her childhood ranch, then partners with honest Rob McIntyre to buy it. Their growing attraction faces trouble when her criminal relatives arrive and threaten the town’s fragile peace.

Emily Hawkins seeks a bone marrow donor for her critically ill daughter, bringing her back to former sweetheart Joey McIntyre. His discovery that he has a child reopens old misunderstandings as the two parents search for a way to save her.

A chance encounter gives Allie and soldier Logan one memorable night before his deployment. When he joins his commanding officer's family for Christmas nine months later, he discovers Allie is his friend's sister and is about to have a baby.

Killers invade Lexi Stoltz's isolated Adirondack cabin, and a stranger named Romano rescues her before forcing her to leave with him. His claim that he needs her father's biological weapon conceals motives she must unravel while other pursuers close in.

Con artist Kendra Kellogg returns to Big Falls to save her captive father by persuading former lover Dax Russell to claim an unwanted racetrack inheritance. Deceiving the man she regrets hurting becomes harder as their relationship offers a second chance.

Undercover officer Jack McCain marries heiress Grace Phelps while concealing his true identity. Grace keeps secrets of her own, and when Jack’s enemies threaten their marriage, protecting the woman he loves may require risking the future they planned.

Ministry commander Leuka must hide increasingly powerful emotions that threaten her disciplined life and fragile people. Shadow warrior Raelon is assigned to kill her, but their confrontation forces both opponents to question their loyalties and the conflict dividing their worlds.

After her parents' deaths reveal she was adopted, Fiona Fairweather travels from Scotland to investigate the research facility she escaped as a toddler. Her attraction to investigator Quinn Collins complicates a dangerous search for the truth about her unusual origins.

Maggie Shayne presents a spiritual approach to happiness through mindfulness, presence, and the Law of Attraction. Short assignments accompany the chapters, encouraging readers to examine their beliefs and daily habits while exploring their relationship with a higher power.

When a friend of Mason Brown's nephew Josh is kidnapped, Rachel de Luca finds her unusual perception failing at the worst moment. The arrival of a celebrity psychic adds friction to the search for the missing child in her own town.

Professor Jennifer Rose searches a Louisiana bayou for evidence behind werewolf sightings and encounters a creature she cannot explain. A mysterious doctor, suspicious colleagues, and a voodoo curse complicate her investigation as attraction draws her further into danger.

Rachel de Luca experiences a murder from inside the killer's mind, then learns Mason Brown's nephew is a suspect in another death. The investigation strains their relationship as she tries to identify a vigilante determined to silence her permanently.

Holly returns to her empty childhood home for one last Christmas before selling it. A snowstorm traps her with Matthew, a house flipper who dislikes the holiday, forcing two grieving strangers to confront their unexpected connection.

After hypnosis goes wrong, frightened teacher Melinda Terwilliger believes she is a trained fighter and confronts neighborhood criminals. Undercover officer Matthew McGuire must protect her without losing his chance to catch their elusive boss.

Psychic Megan Rose recognizes police officer Sam Sheridan as the man she has dreamed of saving since childhood. Her returning visions offer a chance to break his family’s curse, but persuading him to believe threatens her own safety.

An injury reveals a hateful tattoo beneath beloved baker Sunny's hair, exposing a violent past she has concealed in Big Falls. Jason McIntyre struggles with the discovery, while Sunny considers fleeing to keep that history from endangering the people she loves.

Melissa senses that her new boss Alex faces a supernatural threat, while her dreams show lookalikes committing a murder. Helping him could endanger her life, but walking away would leave him vulnerable to an evil pursuing his soul.