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Lords of the Underworlds

The Darkest Fire (April 08)

The Darkest Night (May 08)

The Darkest Kiss (June 08)

The Darkest Pleasure (July 08)

The Darkest Whisper (May 09)  


 

Imperia

The Stone Prince

The Pleasure Slave

Atlantis

Heart of the Dragon

Jewel of Atlantis

The Nymph King

The Vampire's Bride

Alien Huntress

Awaken Me Darkly     Enslave Me Sweetly

Blacklisted     Red Handed

Savor Me Slowly

"Tempt Me Eternally" in Not that Innocent Anthology

Seduce the Darkness

 

Tales of an Extraordinary Girl

Playing with Fire

Twice as Hot

Contemporary Romance

Animal Instincts

Catch a Mate

 

Anthologies

Mysteria

Mysteria Lane

Young Adult

Oh My Goth!

Intertwined

IMPERIA

*The Stone Prince
HQN Books / September 2004 / ISBN: 0373770073

(An alien prince cursed to stone. . . a modern woman’s impulsive kiss. . . a passion neither could resist. . . )

Jorlan en Sarr, a mighty alien prince, is cursed by his half-brother to spend eternity as a marble statue, able to see, hear and feel everything around him, yet be unable to respond. His one chance for freedom is a spell that catapults him to Earth, where he spends one thousand years awaiting a woman’s kiss.

When beautiful and bold home renovator Katie James buys an old Victorian mansion, she never dreams the magnificent, naked statue in her garden is actually a flesh and blood man. But the moment she places an impulsive kiss upon the statue’s lips, cool stone quickly becomes warm bronzed skin. Before long, she is swept up in tumultuous passion that will either save this man she has come to love, or destroy him.

“Sexy, funny and downright magical!  Gena Showalter has a lyrical voice and the deft ability to bring characters to life in a manner that’s hilarious and absorbing at the same time.”  New York Times best selling author Katie MacAlister


* The Pleasure Slave
HQN Books / February 2005 / ISBN 0-373-77032-4

(a National Reader’s Choice nominee) 

When Santa Fe antique dealer Julie Anderson was curiously drawn to purchase a battered jewelry box, she never expected it to contain her own personal love slave. Especially not tall, dark and sinfully handsome Tristan-a man hard to resist, and determined to fulfill her every desire.

Though Tristan was a rogue of the battlefield and the boudoir, making love with Julia was like nothing he'd ever known. Yet revealing his true heart would break the centuries-old spell and separate them forever. And Tristan would do anything to go on loving Julia. . .even remain a slave through all eternity. . .

“This couple is dynamite and Tristan’s intense sensuality will have you sweating.  [The Pleasure Slave] is definitely going on my keeper shelf.  I am eagerly awaiting the next release from this wonderful author.”  The Romance Studio 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
   

ATLANTIS

“A world of myth, mayhem and love under the sea!”  New York Times bestselling author JR Ward

* Heart of the Dragon
HQN Books / September 2005 / ISBN: 037377057X

 Grace Carlyle's world was about to change . . .

Deep in the jungle on the trail of her missing brother, Grace never expected to find a secret world populated by mythological monsters -- nor guarded by a sword-wielding being whose beauty put mortal men to shame.

Darius en Kragin belongs to a race of shape-shifting warriors sworn to guard Atlantis and kill all travelers who stray within its boundaries. Yet when Grace stumbles into his realm, he finds himself tempted to betray his centuries-old vow.

Now their forbidden love will either bring their worlds together -- or tear them both apart.

“Filled with steamy sex, adventure and a sprinkle of humor. . . a fantastic book!”  Myshelf.com


* Jewel of Atlantis
HQN Books / February 2006 / ISBN: 0373770960

All Atlantis seeks the Jewel of Dunamis, which legend claims can overcome any enemy. Grayson James, human agent of the ultra-secret Otherworld Bureau of Investigation, has orders to keep it from the wrong hands -- or destroy it. What he doesn't know is that Jewel is a woman, not a stone! But once he meets this precious gem, destroying her is the last thing on his mind . . .

Jewel, part goddess, part prophet, is a pawn in Atlantis's constant power struggles. She needs Gray's help to win freedom and uncover the secrets of her mysterious origins. Gray needs her wisdom to navigate monster-ridden Atlantis. But need blossoms into passionate love as they fight demons, dragons, vampires -- and a prophecy that says the bond between them could destroy them both.

“Shines like the purest gem. . . rich in imagery and evocative detail, this book is a sterling example of what makes romance novels so worthwhile.”  A Romance Review, 5 stars


* The Nymph King
HQN Books / February 2007 / ISBN: 0373771886

Enter a mythical world of dragons, demons and Nymphs…enter a world of dark seduction and powerful magic…enter Atlantis…

He is Valerian, the most darkly seductive male ever created.  He embraces every aspect of his sensuality, reveling in his erotic powers.  No woman can resist his potent allure. . .until he steals cynical Shaye Holling from modern day earth.  Valerian’s hunger for Shaye is soul deep – but she is to be offered up to his men...

While Shaye claims to want nothing to do with the mighty warlord whose touch is like fire, she is inexplicably drawn to him.  For underneath the warrior’s arrogant beauty lies a complex and powerful man. A man she is finding hard to resist...

“A world of myth, mayhem and love under the sea!”  New York Times bestselling author JR Ward

“Gena Showalter’s stories hum with fast pacing and characters that leap off the page.  Pick up one of Gena’s books!  You won’t be disappointed!”  USA Today bestselling author Julie Kenner

“I want to visit Atlantis!  Deliciously evocative and filled with sexy men, The Nymph King is every woman’s fantasy come to sizzling life.  A must read!”  Award winning author PC Cast

ALIEN HUNTRESS

* Awaken Me Darkly
Downtown Press / June 2005 / ISBN: 074349749X

RIDDING THE WORLD OF EVIL, ONE ALIEN AT A TIME.

In a time and place not too far away, Mia Snow is an alien huntress for the New Chicago Police Department, and she's the perfect girl for the job. Tough and sexy, she's earned each of her scars battling the elusive enemy among us. Now, investigating a series of killings, she is shaken to the core when a burst of violence leaves her partner Dallas fighting for his life. A tall, erotic stranger holds the power to heal the injured agent — and to bind Mia in an electrifying and dangerous seduction. He is Kyrin en Arr, of the deadly Arcadian species — an alien, a murder suspect — who has Mia walking a knife's edge, risking her badge and even her life. . . and edging closer to a shocking revelation that will shatter everything she's ever believed.

 “Brilliantly written. .  .amazing.”  Freshfiction.com


* Enslave Me Sweetly
Downtown Press / June 2006 / ISBN: 0743497503

 

Eden Black walks among humans, protecting them from the murderous evil of other-worlders who abduct and enslave. And though she appears to be human herself, Eden is an alien, a Raka, distinguished by her golden hair and skin, and gifted with the ominous ability to kill without remorse -- and with total accuracy. That is, until the fateful night she has one shot to eliminate her target, a human slaver -- and misses.

"Failure" is not in Eden's vocabulary. Neither is "partner" -- but that's what she is forcibly assigned after recovering from her disastrous mission. A sexy, steely-nerved human agent, Lucius Adaire enjoys nothing more than sparking the fury -- and rousing the desire -- of the fiery female assassin too proud to admit defeat. Locked in an assignment they cannot afford to lose, Lucius and Eden find themselves bound in two high-stakes, heart-pounding games: the sensual web of kill or be killed, and the erotic dance of seduction.

“Showalter first demonstrated her skill at blending sizzling romance and nail-biting suspense set in a convincing futuristic society in Awaken Me Darkly (2005). She now continues the roller-coaster-like adventure in an equally entertaining tale that will please a wide cross section of readers.”  Booklist, starred review


* Red Handed
(young adult)
MTV / June 2007 / ISBN: 1416532242

She's been chosen to fight the elusive enemy among us....

Phoenix Germaine has been trying to earn back her mother's trust after going into rehab and kicking Onadyn -- the drug of choice for New Chicago teens. But when a party in the woods turns into an all-out battle with the most ferocious aliens Phoenix has ever seen, she's brought home in what appears to be an Onadyn-induced state. Hello, reform school.

Except, what her mother doesn't know is that Phoenix has just been recruited to join the elite Alien Investigation and Removal agency, where she'll learn to fight dirty, track hard, and destroy the enemy. Her professional training will be rigorous and dangerous, and the fact that one of her instructors is Ryan Stone -- the drop-dead gorgeous, nineteen-year-old agent she met in the woods that night -- doesn't make things any easier. Especially when dating him is totally against the rules....


*Blacklisted
(young adult)
MTV / July 2007 / ISBN: 1416532250

Alien hunting can get a girl killed. It can also get her a date.

 High school senior Camille Robins and her best friend are determined to snag the attention of their crushes before graduation next month. Armed with red-hot outfits and killer hair, they sneak into the hottest nightclub in town —which caters to the rich and famous, both human and alien.  They end up following Erik (who is human) and Silver (who isn’t) through a guarded door and are soon separated and under attack. . . and not the good kind. 

 Bad boy Erik spares Camille’s life, but the two are soon being chased by gun-toting Alien Investigation and Removal agents. Camille’s more confused than ever because Erik’s finally showing real interest in her, but the agents are accusing him of dealing Onadyn—a drug that ruins human lives.  Suddenly, with the heat of his kiss lingering on her lips, Camille has to decide whose side she’s on . . . and whether she’s willing to put her life on the line to save Erik’s.

 “You won’t be able to put it down!”  Seventeen Magazine

 Savor Me Slowly

Pocket Star / January 08 / ISBN: 1416531637

Adult Alien Huntress (Jaxon’s Story)

Mishka Le’Ace was created to be an undercover operative . . .  literally.  Her beautiful body has been mechanically augmented to give her superhuman strength -- strength she’s going to need.  Her latest mission sends her to rescue Alien Investigation and Removal agent Jaxon Tremain from torture and death.  With him, she discovers a passion unlike any other.  A passion she was forbidden to know. . .     

From the moment they meet in a darkened cell, Jaxon craves her touch.  But the machine half of Le’Ace forces her to do things she doesn’t always want to do.   Even betray him . .  . and ultimately destroy him.   Now Jaxon must battle the man controlling Le’Ace and even Le’Ace herself to at last claim the woman he’s come to love.  

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

* Animal Instincts
(1st person.  Excerpted in Cosmopolitan Magazine)
HQN Books / May 2006 / ISBN: 0373771525

 

“Bold and witty, sexy and provocative, Gena Showalter’s star is rising fast!”  New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips

 “Showalter writers with a sparkling humor that keeps the story light without losing poignancy.”  Booklist

In the jungle of life, only the strong survive.  Naomi Delacroix isn’t strong.  She’s always been a doormat, allowing everyone she encounters to wipe their muddy boots on the rug that is her life.  When she’s given a copy of self-help manual, Unleashing the Tigress Within, a book that promises to transform her into an assertive, take-no-prisoners female, she attempts to follow its advice.  Not an easy task at first.  Go for the jugular – ouch!  Leave opponent in a mentally bloody heap – what a mess!  But she begins to strengthen, to become the woman she’s always wanted to be.  Too bad the new and improved Naomi is driving everyone away -- the boyfriend now taking applications for a wife, the step-dad who may or may not be cheating, and the mom determined to marry her off, whatever the price.  What’s a Tigress to do?


* Catch A Mate
(3rd person)

HQN / Feb 2008 / ISBN 0373772920

Re-issue with new cover

 

Jillian Greene is always getting caught in the act—it's her job! Working at Catch A Mate, Jillian gets paid by suspicious wives to smile, flirt and prove that no man can be trusted around the opposite sex. Her only ground rule? She never gets physical. Until a heart-stoppingly gorgeous male walks in…

Marcus Brody has just been hired as bait to test female fidelity. But the last thing Jillian needs is a partner…especially an infuriating, irresistible man who's got her fantasizing about tearing off his clothes.

Can a savvy modern woman find happiness with the most tempting man she's ever known? Is there such a thing as a totally monogamous male?

“…the versatile Showalter once again shows that she can blend humor and poignancy while keeping readers entertained from start to finish.”  Booklist

TALES OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GIRL

* Playing With Fire

HQN / Sept 2006 / ISBN 0373771290

 

Earth, Wind & Fire aren't just a band anymore . . .

Used to be my greatest achievement was holding a job more than three days. Now suddenly I can shoot fireballs, chill your drink, or blow-dry your hair at fifty paces with a blink of my eye!

It all started when this crazy scientist dropped something in my Grande Mocha Latte. Of course I got wicked sick. Next morning I'm waking up with this total hottie bending over me. He tells me 1)his name's Rome Masters, 2)he's a government agent and 3)I can control the four elements with a thought.

He seems even less pleased by my (apparently irreversible) transformation than I am . . . Because now he'll have to kill me.

“Wow…Gena Showalter always takes us on a fantastic ride!”  USA Today bestselling author Merline Lovelace

“Gena Showalter’s sparkling voice shines. . . the perfect canvas for her sizzling and enthralling paranormal imagination! A MUST READ for any lover of paranormal romance!”  acclaimed author Deidre Knight

“Sizzles with sexual tension!”  New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala

“The versatile Showalter takes the nail biting elements of her exciting paranormals. . . and blends them with the wit and humor of her contemporary romances. . . to make a delicious offering spice with the best ingredients of both.”  Booklist, starred review  

“Charming and hilarious. .  .I was hooked from page one.”  New York Times bestselling author MaryJanice Davidson

YOUNG ADULT

* Oh My Goth
(a National Reader’s Choice nominee)
MTV Books /July 2006/ ISBN: 1416524746

 

A fiercely individualist Goth girl wakes up to discover that the whole world has gone Goth and she's actually -- gag -- popular.

Jade Leigh is a nonconformist who values individuality above all else. She has a small group of like-minded Goth friends who wear black, dabble in the dark arts, and thrive outside the norm. They're considered the "freaks" of their high school. But when Jade's smart mouth lands her in trouble -- again -- her principal decides to teach her a lesson she'll never forget.

Taken to a remote location where she is strapped down and sedated, Jade wakes up in an alternate universe where she rules the school. But her best friends won't talk to her, and the people she used to hate are all Goth. Only Clarik, the mysterious new boy in town, operates outside all the cliques. And only Mercedes, the Barbie clone Jade loathes, believes that Jade's stuck in a virtual reality game -- because she's stuck there, too, now living the life of a "freak." Together, they realize they might never get back to reality...and that even if they do, things might never be the same.

ANTHOLOGIES

* Mysteria
 (With MaryJanice Davidson, PC Cast, and Susan Grant)
ISBN: 0425211061 / Berkley Publishing Group / July 2006