Jeri Smith-Ready Books

TURN ON. TUNE IN. DROP DEAD. Welcome to WVMP, “The Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll,” where conartist-turned-station-owner Ciara Griffin manages an on-air staffof off-the-wall DJs—including new boyfriend Shane McAllister—who really sink their teeth into the music of their “Life Time” (theera in which they became vampires). Ciara keeps the undeadrocking, the ratings rolling, and the fan base alive—withoutmissing a beat. For Halloween, WVMP is throwing a bash. With cool tunes, hotcostumes, killer cocktails—what could go wrong? To start, areligious firebrand ranting against the evils of the occultpreempts the station’s midnight broadcast. Then, when Ciaratracks down the transmission, the broadcast tower is guarded bywhat appears to be . . . a canine vampire? Behind it all is a groupof self-righteous radicals who think vampires suck (and arewilling to stake their lives on it). Ciara must protect the stationwhile struggling with her own complicated relationship, her bestfriend’s romance with a fledgling vampire, and the nature of hermysterious anti-holy powers. To make it to New Year’s in one piece,she’ll need to learn a few new tricks. . . .

The dramatic conclusion of the Shade trilogy unveils the secrets of the Shift, intensifying the relationship between Aura and Zachary. As they navigate this final chapter, the stakes are higher than ever, promising revelations that will change everything.

WHAT’S BLOOD GOT TO DO WITH IT? Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin seems to finally have it all. A steady job at WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll. A loving relationship with the idiosyncratic but eternally hot DJ Shane McAllister. A vampire dog who never needs shots or a pooper-scooper. And after nine years, it looks as if she might actually finish her bachelor’s degree! But fate has other plans for Ciara. First she must fulfill her Faustian bargain with the Control, the paranormal paramilitary agency that does its best to keep vampires in line. Turns out the Control wants her for something other than her (nonexistent) ability to kick undead ass. Her anti-holy blood, perhaps? Ciara’s suspicions are confirmed when she’s assigned to a special-ops division known as the Immanence Corps, run by the Control’s oldest vampire and filled with humans who claim to have special powers. To a confirmed skeptic like Ciara, it sounds like a freak fest. But when a mysterious fatal virus spreads through Sherwood—and corpses begin to rise from their graves—Ciara will not only get a crash course in zombie-killing, but will be forced to put her faith, and her life itself, in the hands of magic.

Set in modern-day Washington, D.C., Requiem for the Devil depicts the end of the Devil's ten-billion-year career. For the first time in his existence, Lucifer falls in love, and this event threatens to transform his identity and perhaps even his destiny. Gianna O'Keefe is the woman who drags him out of his ancient despair and points him toward possible salvation.Yet Lucifer's path from evil is neither straight nor smooth. Pursuing love means betraying his fellow fallen angels, the loyal friends who once followed him to damnation. Divine and infernal forces seem to conspire against his and Gianna's union. Lucifer's empire crumbles around him as he dares to defy the natural order and question his fate.

Aura's life is complicated after the death of her boyfriend, Logan, who exists between ghost and shade. Torn between her love for Logan and her connection with the supportive Zachary, she must navigate her feelings while uncovering the mysteries of her past and facing growing dangers. Trust and love are at stake.

Set in a vibrant urban fantasy world, this installment follows former con artist Ciara as she navigates her tumultuous relationship with her vampire lover, Shane. The story blends sass and romance, exploring themes of love, trust, and the challenges of their unconventional lives. As Ciara confronts new adventures and dangers, the dynamic between her and Shane deepens, offering readers a mix of humor and intrigue in a captivating supernatural setting.

Love ties them together. Death can't tear them apart. Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last. Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone. Well, sort of. Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan's violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost. It doesn't help that Aura's new friend Zachary is so understanding--and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit. As Aura's relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura's heart...and clues to the secret of the Shift.

The novel explores David's journey as he grapples with his desires and inner demons, delving into themes of abandonment on multiple levels—literal, figurative, and spiritual. Through his struggles, the narrative offers a profound examination of what it means to be left behind, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of loss and longing. The author, known for the Shade trilogy, brings a unique perspective to this poignant exploration of human emotion and connection.

LATE NIGHT RADIO YOU CAN SINK YOUR TEETH INTO Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin is trying to live the straight life, even if it means finding a (shudder!) real job. She takes an internship at a local radio station, whose late-night time-warp format features 1940s blues, '60s psychedelia, '80s goth, and more, all with an uncannily authentic flair. Ciara soon discovers just how the DJs maintain their cred: they're vampires, stuck forever in the eras in which they were turned. Ciara's first instinct, as always, is to cut and run. But communications giant Skywave wants to buy WVMP and turn it into just another hit-playing clone. Without the station -- and the link it provides to their original Life Times -- the vampires would "fade," becoming little more than mindless ghosts of the past. Suddenly a routine corporate takeover is a matter of life and undeath. To boost ratings and save the lives of her strange new friends, Ciara rebrands the station as "WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock 'n' Roll." In the ultimate con, she hides the DJs' vampire nature in plain sight, disguising the bloody truth as a marketing gimmick. WVMP becomes the hottest thing around -- next to Ciara's complicated affair with grunge vamp Shane McAllister. But the "gimmick" enrages a posse of ancient and powerful vampires who aren't so eager to be brought into the light. Soon the stakes are higher -- and the perils graver -- than any con game Ciara's ever played....

Schmerz, Verzweiflung, Sehnsucht – Nacht für Nacht hört Rhia die Rufe der Verstorbenen. Und diese neue Dimension ihrer Gabe als Krähenfrau ist gefährlich: Rhias Seele droht im Jenseits gefangen genommen zu werden! In Asermos herrscht Krieg. Nur eine Vision gibt Rhia Hoffnung: Ihr Sohn, erst wenige Wochen alt, wird dem Land Frieden bringen! Doch das scheinen ihre Feinde zu ahnen. Sie entführen das Kind. Wenig später verschwindet auch ihr Mann Marek, Seelenträger des Wolfes. Verzweifelt macht Rhia sich auf die Suche. Um sich selbst, ihre Familie und ihr Volk zu retten, muss sie Kräfte entwickeln, die sie sich zuvor nicht einmal hätte vorstellen können! Denn ihr Weg führt sie in die Stadt der Abtrünnigen – und in das Reich der Toten …