From Publishers WeeklyExcellent world building, original concepts, and a compellingly dark atmosphere mark this slightly uneven series debut. Nevermore, Tex., is a very magical small town. House of Dragons wizard Gray Calhoun is Nevermore's powerful Guardian, a vital role he's neglected since his traitorous wife sacrificed him to a demon. When his former sister-in-law, equally powerful but destitute and curse-laden House of Ravens witch Lucinda Rackmore, shows up and begs for his help, hell is unleashed in grand fashion. Gray and Lucinda's sexual tension simmers along nicely for several chapters before boiling over. The story's beginning and middle are well written, well paced, and breathtakingly sinister. The wrapup, however, seems short and forced, despite some interesting developments. The extremely dark tone may surprise fans of Bardsley's more lighthearted works (Cross Your Heart, etc.) and will certainly attract new readers. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. Product DescriptionWelcome to Nevermore, Texas, population 503, where witches and wizards live side by side with humans, and where witch Lucy Rackmore is in trouble. Ever since her former lover snuffed out her magical abilities, everyone in town is looking to settle a score with her family. And Lucy's only hope for survival may be her ex-brother-in-law-whom her sister betrayed and nearly killed.

A foul-mouthed, pipe-smoking, revenge-seeking leprechaun brings chaotic evil into Broken Heart, Oklahoma ... but he doesn't count on the determination and cleverness of its paranormal citizens. When a vindictive leprechaun brings a paranormal tour group into Broken Heart, Oklahoma, it's only the beginning of his shenanigans. Y'see, he plans a grand retaliation against the immortals who trapped him and stole his magic--all because he magicked few wee snakes in Ireland. If it's the last thing he does, he'll get his payback against those fockin' deamhan fola: Lorcan and Patrick O'Halloran.Before the night is over, Eva, Lorcan, and their friends will fend off an angry ghost destroying the gift shop, a zombie in a vicious one-way food fight, mated vampires who take "explosive sex" literally, and a sarcastic lycanthrope who's not what he seems. And In the middle of all the chaos is: Harry Little, Leprechaun. Now, who wants a green beer?

Even vampires can be afraid of ghosts... After the death of her husband-and her dreams of motherhood-Elizabeth Bretton returned to the family estate in Broken Heart, Oklahoma. Little did she know she would also give up her life as the Silverstone heiress. But escaping the past isn't that easy-especially with a vengeful ghost trying to kill her, a 150-year-old mystery to solve, and an outrageously hot were-jaguar named "Tez" trying to get into her boudoir... **