Reapers of Crescent City Series by Jade Alters

Arla comes from a long line of reapers, charged with not only doling out death but keeping the peace in New Orleans, an area teeming with supernatural creatures and enchantments. Although this may sound action-packed, it actually involves a ton of paperwork and bureaucracy. To top it off, she’s had exactly one lackluster, on-again, off-again relationship in her 42 years... moreArla comes from a long line of reapers, charged with not only doling out death but keeping the peace in New Orleans, an area teeming with supernatural creatures and enchantments. Although this may sound action-packed, it actually involves a ton of paperwork and bureaucracy. To top it off, she’s had exactly one lackluster, on-again, off-again relationship in her 42 years. Let's just say her personal life has been the exact opposite of magical,When bad boy Axel Lacroix’s name comes across her desk for the umpteenth time, Arla isn’t exactly surprised. He’s made his fortune exploiting supernatural beings with his uber popular Nola Haunted History Tours. Except this time, his indiscretions threaten to upset the supernatural balance established by Arla’s great-grandmother who broke into three pieces a magical object creatures have been fighting over for centuries: a mirror that reflects a creature’s malevolence back at it, taming even the most powerful creatures. Axel has somehow managed to obtain the third shard, despite its protective magical enchantments.Heading off to deliver Axel’s sentence, Arla couldn’t be happier to be rid of the constant troubles he’s caused for good. But she has no idea how hard this execution’s going to turn out and why…Magical Midlife Reaping is a stand-alone Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel with a HEA featuring a strong female heroine in her forties who happens to find love when she’s stopped looking. The books can be read in any order and are part of the same supernatural universe. Filled with a mix of real and mythical references to magical city of New Orleans, lovers of the Crescent City are guaranteed to be delighted. less

Although beautiful and seductive, Zona Alcaraz has always felt overshadowed by her more serious and talented older sister, Arla, who also inherited the prestigious Reaper of New Orleans title in their family. So when the opportunity presents itself for her to prove she’s more than just a pretty face, she jumps at the chance.Cruel and incredibly vain, Leontel de Belleudres is a vampire with an extremely unusual condition that he’s spent hundreds of years hiding... moreAlthough beautiful and seductive, Zona Alcaraz has always felt overshadowed by her more serious and talented older sister, Arla, who also inherited the prestigious Reaper of New Orleans title in their family. So when the opportunity presents itself for her to prove she’s more than just a pretty face, she jumps at the chance.Cruel and incredibly vain, Leontel de Belleudres is a vampire with an extremely unusual condition that he’s spent hundreds of years hiding. He also just happens to be the very same villain her sister Arla is hunting and as luck would have it, he’s practically fallen in Zona’s lap.Are the vicious rumors of Leontel’s hideous crimes more truth or fiction? Zona’s about to get a very up-close and personal introduction to the man of mystery himself. With her life at risk, will Zona be able to help her sister and prove her worth before time runs out? less

Silas’ ordinary life selling crawfish suited him just fine until one day, a strange psychic accosts him on the street, a huge fire mysteriously breaks out at his office and he finds himself spending the day at a funeral parlor, very much against his will. Suddenly, Silas’ life is taken over by Arla and Zona Alcaraz, two strange sisters who insist they’re witches and magick is quite real... moreSilas’ ordinary life selling crawfish suited him just fine until one day, a strange psychic accosts him on the street, a huge fire mysteriously breaks out at his office and he finds himself spending the day at a funeral parlor, very much against his will. Suddenly, Silas’ life is taken over by Arla and Zona Alcaraz, two strange sisters who insist they’re witches and magick is quite real. Now, he’s contending with allegations of violating magickal law, haunted spirits and a curse that’s followed him from beyond the grave.To complicate matters, Silas finds himself strangely drawn to Miranda, the very same psychic who practically attacked him in broad daylight. She’s got a whole host of her own problems, personal and otherwise.Bound by more than coincidence, can the four of them find a way for Silas to appease the magickal authorities and escape the fate that threatens to condemn him?Magical Midlife Discovery is a stand-alone Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel with a HEA featuring a hero in his forties who happens to find love in more ways than one and a sweet but strong heroine in her forties that helps him realize each of us controls our own destiny. The books can be read in any order and are part of the same supernatural universe. Filled with a mix of real and mythical references to magical city of New Orleans, lovers of the Crescent City are guaranteed to be delighted. less

The last mermaid of the Mississippi, Ondine casts her reservations aside, and makes for the shore, determined to find true love. Instead, she ends up languishing – in Arla and Axel’s pool!A flabbergasted fish out of water, Ondine is distracted by shiny trinkets, colorful cocktails and foreign contraptions. She needs a plan to find her soulmate before time runs out... moreThe last mermaid of the Mississippi, Ondine casts her reservations aside, and makes for the shore, determined to find true love. Instead, she ends up languishing – in Arla and Axel’s pool!A flabbergasted fish out of water, Ondine is distracted by shiny trinkets, colorful cocktails and foreign contraptions. She needs a plan to find her soulmate before time runs out. Fortunately for her, the Order of Magickal Affairs has decreed powerful unions must be arranged for the good of the supernatural population. And what world couldn’t use more mermaids?Dash signed away his soul years ago, a trade that also left him empty and cold. Meeting Ondine awakens in him a new zest for life, but his agreement means he’s unable to give her the one thing she desperately seeks.When Dash’s chance for redemption is revealed, will the pounding waves of their passion be enough to survive the dangerous waters of the underworld? Or will Dash and Ondine’s love be swept away by the current?Your favorite witchy sisters return in Magical Midlife Mermaid , the steamy fourth book in Reapers of the Crescent City – with even more magic and new responsibilities! Each book can be read as a standalone story however series order is recommended to maximize enjoyment. Filled with a mix of real and mythical references to the magical city of New Orleans, lovers of the Crescent City are guaranteed to be delighted. less