Lori Handeland Books

Returning to Lake Bluff, Georgia, after her father's death, Claire Kennedy unexpectedly finds herself stepping into his role as mayor. As she navigates her new responsibilities, the arrival of a band of Gypsies for the Full Moon Festival adds intrigue and complexity to her life. Their charismatic leader, Malachi Cartwright, captivates Claire with his allure and enigma, igniting a forbidden romance that challenges her understanding of love and duty against the backdrop of her hometown's vibrant traditions.

In an unseen world that lurks in the shadows, feral, passionate, and dangerous beings roam the night. When their world intersects with ours, a primitive desire ensnares mere mortals, leaving them powerless. Four captivating authors unite to present an anthology filled with unforgettable tales of vampires, shapeshifters, and werewolves. At the core of these deeply sensual stories are ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances—men and women brought together by fate and an irresistible longing. In this realm, eyes can deceive as myth transforms into reality, curses are broken, and love emerges as the ultimate weapon against evil. Here, passion and forbidden desire collide at the Stroke of Midnight. In "Winter Born," two enemy Were-Panthers, Pandora and Dante, find themselves destined to be lovers, but dark forces threaten their bond. "Born of the Night" features Lady Shanara Montiori, who, taken hostage by the cursed Lord Reyes, grapples with an undeniable attraction that could either break or strengthen the curse. In "Make It Last Forever," Tara's innocent mistake leads her to a seductive biker who could either save her or unleash uncontrollable danger. Lastly, "Red Moon Rising" follows novelist Maya Alexander, whose peace is shattered by a Navaho skinwalker. Her only hope lies with the mysterious Clay Philips, but as the red moon rises, danger looms ever closer.

The narrative explores the possibility of a fresh start at the pivotal moment when everything fell apart. It delves into themes of redemption and the impact of choices, inviting readers to consider how different decisions could alter one's life path. The protagonist grapples with past mistakes while navigating the complexities of relationships and personal growth, ultimately seeking a chance to rewrite their story and reclaim happiness.

Demon-slayer Elizabeth Phoenix faces impending doom as she grapples with the aftermath of killing her beloved Sawyer, a powerful witch and shape-shifter. Now, he haunts her dreams, blending danger with desire.

When veterinarian Becca Carstairs, who is unaware that she is one of three magical sisters sent forward in time from seventeenth-century Scotland, is targeted by a killer, wounded veteran Owen McAllister tries to save her.

Abandoned beneath a black willow tree on the banks of a northern Wisconsin creek, Willow Black spent her entire childhood in foster care. Her entire life she's had terrifying visions, and it is these visions that eventually land her in a psychiatric facility. And so Willow takes her meds and believes she is getting better. Until she meets a fellow patient who doesn't think she is crazy at all. She thinks Willow is a witch. Willow's psychiatrist, Dr. Sebastian Crane, works hard to resist his feeling that he and Willow are destined to be together while also working to convince her that strange occurrences aren't the result of witchcraft… until he is thrown into the middle of a storm of supernatural events that can't be explained any other way…

In the RITA(R) nominated Marked by the Moon, Alaska has never been so dangerous. Alexandra Trevalyn was once a member of an elite force of werewolf hunters, but these days she's going rogue, determined to rid the world of the crazed killers, specifically the one that killed her parents. Once a Viking, now a werewolf, Julian Barlow has been hunting Alex since she killed his gentle wife. His plans of vengeance are downright devious. To make Alex understand, up close and personal, that not all werewolves are evil, killing machines, he makes Alex a werewolf too. It's only a matter of time before she succumbs to the freedom of the wolf that runs through her veins, if she doesn't succumb to the temptation of Julian first. At his magical village above the Arctic Circle a rogue werewolf kills the innocent. Can Julian and Alex work together to save the rest of the pack? Or will they just tear each other apart?

Determined to revive her canceled TV show, Kristin Daniels travels to Scotland to investigate the Loch Ness Monster. There, she encounters Liam Grant, a captivating caretaker, and their chemistry is undeniable. However, as a series of mysterious deaths occur, Kris must unravel the truth behind the legend and the real danger lurking in the loch. With ancient secrets emerging, she grapples with her skepticism while facing a killer intent on silencing her. The line between myth and reality blurs, putting her life at risk.

When New Orleans homicide detective Bobby Doucet comes to New Bergin, Wisconsin, to investigate a series of murders, Rachel Larsen uses her ability to see ghosts to help with the case, which awakens strange powers within her.

Practical, skeptical Grace McDaniel was not looking for romance. The Sheriff of Lake Bluff, Georgia, and the granddaughter of a Cherokee doctor, Grace’s hands are full with the daily trouble of small-town life. Arriving in the wake of a freak storm is Ian Walker, a mysterious stranger who blends modern medicine and traditional Native American cures. Even though she is wary of his ideas, Grace cannot resist what his touch awakens in her. But Ian is hiding a terrifying secret. And only he knows the truth about a creature stalking the citizens of Lake Bluff. A creature who preys on the dying…and then on the young, the living, the vibrant…Now, to save her people, Grace must put her faith in Ian’s haunting power and succumb to her wildest passions—before the rumble of thunder fills the air, and a relentless evil strikes again…