Kissing with Fangs

by Ashlyn Chase

He slipped the solitaire diamond ring onto her third finger. She rolled up onto her knees and threw her arms around his neck. They shared a long kiss until someone walking nearby yelled out, “Get a room.”

  They chuckled. At last Anthony said, “Let’s have lunch. I’m starving. I feel like I haven’t eaten in years.”

  Claudia opened the picnic basket. “Let’s see…what do we have here? Ah, a steak sandwich—that must be yours. And for me, a chef salad. Perfect.”

  She handed the sandwich to Anthony as well as a cloth napkin and soft drink. Then she took out her salad, and as she was removing the plastic wrap, he took a big bite of his sandwich.

  “Mmm…I don’t think I’ve ever tasted anything so good.”

  Claudia chuckled. “If you do say so yourself.”

  He swallowed and cocked his head. “What do you mean?”

  “Well, you were the one who put together the lunch…”

  Huh? He wracked his brain, and for the life of him, he couldn’t remember doing it. He stared at her. “I thought you made the lunch.”

  They paused for a few moments, gaping at each other. Then, as if they were too happy to care, they just shrugged and chowed down.

  Acknowledgments

  Many thanks to the members of New Hampshire and Massachusetts twelve-step groups, who taught me what I needed to know to write Claudia’s journey to recovery.

  As always, I want to thank the following people for their unwavering dedication and help.

  The women of Leah Mae’s Tea Room in Haverhill, MA. They answered all the questions I had while serving me high tea.

  Mia Marlowe, my fabulous, almost famous critique partner. If you like my sense of humor, go check out her historical romances. Oftentimes, her “quips” wind up in my books! Ha! She’ll be the first one to tell you, “Be careful what you say around a writer.” (Heh heh.)

  Nicole Resciniti, my fabulous agent, for her feedback, encouragement, and belief in me. When she says things like, “You did it again!” and I know she means it in a good way, it’s priceless.

  Also my editor for this series, Leah Hultenschmidt. I could always count on her to be kind when she twisted my arm.

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  How to Date a Dragon

  by Ashlyn Chase

  Let the sparks fly

  Bliss Russo thought nothing exciting ever happened in her life. Until her building caught on fire and she had to be carried out of the flames in the arms of a gorgeous fireman. Sure, her apartment is now in shambles and she’ll have to start her huge work project completely from scratch. But at least her love life is finally looking up…if only she can find her red-hot rescuer again.

  Dragon shapeshifter Drake Cameron is the last in his clan, and the loneliness is starting to claw at him. He’s met only one woman who might be able to stand the shock of his true nature. After all, she barely batted an eyelash when her home burned down. And feeling her curves against him was just as hot as any inferno. Just when he thinks he’ll never track her down, she walks into his firehouse—with no idea what she’s about to get herself into…

  “[Ashlyn Chase] entertains with a voice that makes reading her stories pure pleasure. It’s like spending time with your favorite friends.”—Night Owl Romance Reviewer Top Pick

  “Zany characters, sarcasm, sizzling sensuality, humor, originality, arson, dragons, passion, romance, and true love abound in this delightfully entertaining story.”—Romance Junkies

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  Flirting Under a Full Moon

  by Ashlyn Chase

  Never Cry Werewolf

  Brandee has been dumped in every way possible, but by text is the last straw. That’s it—she’s officially done with men. Unfortunately, she’s just been told her “soul mate” is the drool-worthy hottie all her friends call One-Night Nick.

  Nick has been searching for true love for one hundred years. After all, werewolves mate for life, and he does not want to mess this up. As soon as he kisses Brandee, he knows she’s the one. But how will he convince a woman who knows nothing of paranormals that she’s about to be bound to a werewolf forever?

  “Hot sex scenes and a breezy tone with a nice, happily-ever-after ending makes Chase’s story a fun read.” —Booklist

  “It made me laugh, crafted a mystery that had me guessing, and the romance was sweet, steamy, and paranormal.” —The Romance Reviews

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  The Vampire Next Door

  by Ashlyn Chase

  Room for Rent: Normal need not apply

  This old Boston brownstone is not known for quiet living…first the shapeshifter meets his nurse, then the werewolf falls for his sassy lawyer, but now the vampire is looking for love with a witch who’s afraid of the dark…and you thought your neighbors had issues!

  Undead Sly is content playing vigilante vampire, keeping the neighborhood safe from human criminals, until Morgaine moves in upstairs. Suddenly he finds himself weak with desire, which isn’t a good place for a vampire to be. And Morgaine isn’t exactly without her own issues—will the two of them be able to get past their deepest fears before their chance at “normal” slips away…

  Praise for The Werewolf Upstairs:

  “Witty and wonderful…the entertaining plot, humor, sizzling sensual scenes, and romance make this story unforgettable.” —Romance Junkies

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  The Werewolf Upstairs

  by Ashlyn Chase

  Petty crime never looked so good…

  Alpha werewolf Konrad Wolfensen sees it as his duty to protect the citizens of Boston, even if it means breaking into their businesses just to prove their security systems don’t work. But when his unsolicited services land him in trouble with the law, he’ll have to turn to his sexy new neighbor for help.

  She should know better…

  Attorney Roz Wells is bored. She used to have such a knack for attracting the weird and unexpected, but ever since she took a job as a Boston public defender, the quirky quotient in her life has taken a serious hit. Until her sexy werewolf neighbor starts coming around…

  “Original and full of laughs, steamy sex, and madcap mayhem.” —Night Owl Romance

  “Beyond funny, extremely sexy, and jam-packed full of eccentric character-driven chaotic fun from cover to cover.” —Bitten by Books

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  Strange Neighbors

  by Ashlyn Chase

  He’s looking for peace, quiet, and a little romance…

  There’s never a dull moment when hunky all-star pitcher and shapeshifter Jason Falco invests in an old Boston brownstone apartment building full of supernatural creatures. But when Merry MacKenzie moves into the ground floor apartment, the playboy pitcher decides he might just be done playing the field…

  A girl just wants to have fun…

  Sexy Jason seems like the perfect fling, but newly independent nurse Merry’s not sure she’s ready to trust him with her heart…especially when the tabloids start trumpeting his playboy lifestyle.

  Then pandemonium breaks loose and Merry and Jason will never get it together without a little help from the vampire who lives in the bas
ement and the werewolf from upstairs…

  “The good-natured fun never stops. Chase brings on plenty of laughs along with steamy sex scenes.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Unclaimed

  The Amoveo Legend

  by Sara Humphreys

  She brings out the beast in him…

  She works hard to be normal…

  Tatiana Winters loves the freedom of her life as a veterinarian in Oregon. It’s only reluctantly that she agrees to help cure a mysterious illness among the horses on a Montana ranch—the ranch of the Amoveo Prince. Tatiana is no ordinary vet—she’s a hybrid from the Timber Wolf Clan, but she wants nothing to do with the world of the Amoveo shifters.

  But there’s no escaping destiny

  Dominic Trejada serves as a Guardian, one of the elite protectors of the Prince’s Montana ranch. As a dedicated Amoveo warrior, he is desperate to find his mate, and time is running out. He knows Tatiana is the one—but if he can’t convince her, he may not be able to protect her from the evil that’s rapidly closing in…

  Praise for Undone:

  Spellbinding…This fast-paced, jam-packed thrill ride will delight paranormal romance fans.” —Publishers Weekly

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  About the Author

  Ashlyn Chase describes herself as an Almond Joy bar. A little nutty, a little flaky, but basically sweet, wanting only to give her readers a scrumptious, satisfying reading experience.

  She holds a degree in behavioral sciences, worked as a psychiatric RN for several years and spent a few more years working for the American Red Cross. She credits her sense of humor to her former careers since comedy helped preserve whatever was left of her sanity. She is a multipublished, award-winning author of humorous erotic and mainstream romances.

  She lives in beautiful New Hampshire with her true-life hero husband, who looks like Hugh Jackman with a salt-and-pepper dye job, and they’re owned by a spoiled brat cat.