Jude Magdalyn Series by L.M. Pruitt

Jude Magdalyn Henries lives what many would call an unconventional life. Orphaned at birth, raised by nuns, a teenage runaway living on the streets... she now earns a living at odd jobs, including one as a fake tarot card reader. Very little about Jude's life appears normal, by any scale. When she accepts a gig to do a private reading, unconventional takes on an entirely new meaning... moreJude Magdalyn Henries lives what many would call an unconventional life. Orphaned at birth, raised by nuns, a teenage runaway living on the streets... she now earns a living at odd jobs, including one as a fake tarot card reader. Very little about Jude's life appears normal, by any scale. When she accepts a gig to do a private reading, unconventional takes on an entirely new meaning. Life as she knows it ends when she's thrust into a world she never knew existed-one filled with magic, vampires, and her beloved New Orleans on the verge of an underground war. To make matters worse, she's got two men in her life vying for attention, Williams and Theo. Both call to a different part of her, but one scares her just a little bit. Can she step up to the challenges set before her and make the right choices for the "greater"greater good"? less

All I wanted was a little peace and quiet. Instead, I've got dead Covenant members and a steady stream of letters from the new guy in town. His beverage of choice? A 2002 Merlot, with a shot or two of powerful virgin blood. On top of that, I'm breaking in a new police liaison, failing at playing matchmaker, and fighting nausea like it's a full time job... moreAll I wanted was a little peace and quiet. Instead, I've got dead Covenant members and a steady stream of letters from the new guy in town. His beverage of choice? A 2002 Merlot, with a shot or two of powerful virgin blood. On top of that, I'm breaking in a new police liaison, failing at playing matchmaker, and fighting nausea like it's a full time job. Did I forget to mention that I've also got enough girls living at the Crossroads to start my own boarding school? Peace and quiet? Out the window. --Jude Magdalyn Henries less

If it's not one thing, it's another. Felipe, one of New Orleans's most infamous--and crazy--vampires is back in town. And to say he's unhappy is an understatement. Duprees and Williams have to track down Felipe, fast, before he claims any more victims. If that means making a deal with the Devil--otherwise known as St. Germaine--and using an untrained dhampir, so be it. If that wasn't enough, I've also got rebellious teenagers, feuding couples, and a suddenly full social calendar... moreIf it's not one thing, it's another. Felipe, one of New Orleans's most infamous--and crazy--vampires is back in town. And to say he's unhappy is an understatement. Duprees and Williams have to track down Felipe, fast, before he claims any more victims. If that means making a deal with the Devil--otherwise known as St. Germaine--and using an untrained dhampir, so be it. If that wasn't enough, I've also got rebellious teenagers, feuding couples, and a suddenly full social calendar. The more things change.... less

We have to distrust each other. It is our only defense against betrayal. Tennessee Williams Fact--Hart is back from the not-quite-dead. Fact--His ultimate goal is my death. Fact--He'll use anything--and anyone--to help him reach that goal. The only way to save myself--my family--the entire Covenant--is to find the answer to one simple question. Who is the traitor?

In moments of pain, we seek revenge.--Ami Ayalon My home is compromised. My children are gone. My husband is dead Every inch of my life is in ruins. The only thing I have left is vengeance. And no matter what it takes--no matter what took must be used--no matter the cost--I will have it.