Sanctuary Series

The love of his life will bring out his roar. John Dallas has lots of money, but no real direction in his life. He cares for lions at a local petting zoo where people can pay to pet the cubs. He's heard stories and read about shifters—creatures who can shift from an animal form into a human form. Seeing the lions makes him wonder if those lions can shift. When he witnesses an act of cruelty to the lions, he finds his purpose in life—to save the lions. Markas knows he can shift, but hasn't yet. He's fascinated by John and wants to shift in order to get to know the human better. But lions don't last at the petting zoo past their third birthday. Once he's at the age of being moved, he'll lose his chance with John. Will John accept him his his human form? He's determined to shift and snag the man of his dreams. What will happen when the shifter and the human are thrown together by fate? White hot sparks.   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Enjoy Fourteen Original Fan Fiction tales set in the Hunterverse with a Foreword by Sherrilyn Kenyon.   Over a century ago, the Peltier clan came to New Orleans and established one of the best-known Limanis in the world. Now out of the shadows of their past, the present, and the future, readers will be treated to stories from fans of Sherri's as they dip their pens into the realms of the Dark-Hunters, Were-Hunters, and Dream-Hunters. Join us for this exciting collection of short stories set at Sanctuary that are sure to entertain!

Können Hunde und Katzen jemals miteinander klarkommen, geschweige denn sich ineinander verlieben? Sam weiß, dass er nie wieder zurück nach Hause kann. Als verwaiste Werkatze, die von Wölfen aufgezogen wurde, ist ihm das Gefühl ein Ausgestoßener zu sein, nicht fremd. Das Rudel ist jedoch immer noch seine Familie, und als einer daraus stirbt, kehrt Sam in die Wüste New Mexikos zurück, um sich zu verabschieden. Gus ist ein Einzelgänger, der nur selten zum Rudel zurückkehrt. Wie es der Zufall will, befindet sich Sam dort, als er sich zu einem Besuch entschließt. Die Geschichte zwischen Gus und Sam ist – vorsichtig ausgedrückt – turbulent. Als Gus jedoch einen Blick auf die erwachsene und attraktive Version des Rüpels aus seiner Kindheit erhascht, hat er seine Reaktion nicht unter Kontrolle. Und damit ist er nicht alleine. Die gegenseitige Anziehungskraft ist enorm – ihre Unterschiede allerdings ebenfalls. Während sich im Rudel Ärger zusammenbraut und sie von Gefahr umgeben sind, haben Sam und Gus eventuell nicht die Chance, Gemeinsamkeiten zu entdecken. Dieser actionreiche Gestaltwandler-Roman ist eine ultimative Liebesgeschichte, in der sich Gegensätze anziehen und Feinde zu Liebenden werden. Außerdem ist die Bonusgeschichte In der Hündehütte enthalten.

Second chance love is a spectator sport…   Pin-up clothing store owner Madeline Evans always spends her July 4th on the beach writing down her goals. As she perfects her life improvement plan, she keeps an eye out for her fantasy man. Every year, she watches her almost-prom-date-turned-famous-actor jog along the same beach where she writes her resolutions. But she never expected to actually have to talk to him…   Cal Greyson's acting career just took a sharp turn for the worse. After losing his bid to star in a blockbuster flick, his steady job at a soap opera is cut short in the most embarrassing way possible. It's the cherry on the sundae when he falls down during his annual jog through his hometown beach. As the onlookers start recording with their smartphones, he's rescued by the most surprising person imaginable…   The former high school classmates hide out in Madeline's house until the coast is clear. As they revisit the past, a little white lie Madeline spread about Cal in her youth may keep them from fantasizing about their future…  

Tom has a perfect life, perfect wife, perfect job blah, blah, blah. In reality, Tom has got problems, lots of problems. Tom is more like a piñata, getting it from multiple sides with a big f'ing stick. I could reveal a few major points on the story to compel you to read, but what fun is that? How about I tell you the epigraph?          Every decision we make radiates outward like ripples in a pond.  And we think, it is but a choice we have made. Is it? Or, how about, I tell you what a joy this story was a joy to write. I'd wake up every day, anticipating what was going to happen next. It's an honor to bring you this story and these characters — I fell in love with all of them, warts and all.  

Sanctuary is a place of safety—or so the fairies say...  Edge's mum knocks on her bedroom door in the middle of the night. Bad news.  Not long ago, Edge's best friend Gem fell prey to the Valley, leaving her vulnerable to its evil, soul-sucking shadows. The shadows? Back. And they want Gem. Desperate, Edge convinces her mum to take to the hospital in the middle of the night to see Gem. But what she finds forces her beyond every comfort zone. To save Gem, Edge might just lose everything else.  The thrilling sequel to Where Shadows Rise, for everyone who wants to believe that friendship beats the rules, every time. 

**Winner 2019 ACT Writing & Publishing Awards - Children's Division** This is what the fairies never wanted you to know… Edge Tanning gets things done. She vanquished the shadows that threatened Sanctuary, magical home of the fairies, and saved her best friend from the clutches of the Valley—and called the power of Sanctuary to life.  All well and good… except that calling the power of Sanctuary kind of broke the whole of the fairies' land.  None of her friends want to help. Someone needs to fix it—before Sanctuary fractures forever. But a problem this big? Way too much for one teen girl to handle alone. Brace yourself for the exciting conclusion to the Sanctuary series: this is what the fairies have been hiding. 

Are you ready for a Return to Sanctuary? Enjoy Fourteen Original Fan Fiction tales set in Sherrilyn Kenyon's Hunterverse with a Foreword by Sherrilyn herself. This is volume II. Over a century ago, the Peltier clan came to New Orleans and established one of the best-known Limanis in the world. Now out of the shadows of their past, the present, and the future, readers will be treated to a second anthology of stories written by fans of Sherri's as they dip their pens into the realms of the Dark-Hunters, Were-Hunters, and Dream-Hunters. Join us for this exciting collaboration, with fourteen short stories set at Sanctuary that are sure to entertain!

Can cats and dogs ever get along, let alone fall in love? Sam knows you can never go home again. As an orphaned feline shifter raised by wolves, being an outcast is nothing new to him. But the pack is still his family, and when one of them passes away, Sam returns to the New Mexico desert to say good-bye. Gus is a loner who rarely returns to his pack, but as fate would have it, Sam is there when he chooses to visit. The history between Gus and Sam is tumultuous, to say the least, but when Gus gets an eyeful of the grown-up and gorgeous version of his childhood bully, he can't control his reaction. And he isn't alone. The attraction is powerful, but so are their differences. And with trouble brewing in the pack and danger surrounding them, Sam and Gus might not have the opportunity to seek common ground.

This lion's ready to claim what's his on the day made for lovers.   Figuring out what Valentine's Day isn't easy, especially for lion shifters. Until coming to Sanctuary, Leo had never heard of the holiday, but he's not about to let the special day go by without taking notice. He knows his heart and it belongs to Axl. He'll do what it takes to get Axl's attention, but will Axl share his feelings?   Axl is the brute of the group and has no need for Valentine's Day. He's tough and takes what he wants—including Leo. He doesn't need a holiday to dictate his actions. That is until Leo bares his soul and his needs. Will Leo's honesty be enough for Axl to come to terms with his feelings? Anything can happen on Valentine's Day.   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Don't people know that cats and dogs don't mix? Connor Ragbone finds things. Sometimes it's gold, sometimes jewels, sometimes people. Set in his hippie ways, he never thought he'd find a pack, but with Sam and Gus and their goofy shifter family, he fits right in. Then he finds Brock. Shifter Brock Herman is undercover alone, working to break up a poaching ring. The last thing he needs is for Connor to wreck his sting. And now the crazy bobcat just won't go away! The poachers lead Brock and Connor on a merry chase all over Western Colorado looking for shifter bears, but it's a lost pup who brings them back to Nevada and the pack Sam and Gus are building. That's when Brock has to decide whether he still travels alone or if Connor and his crazy family are where his heart belongs.

The key to his humanity is finding his place in the pride. Sydney came to Sanctuary believing he wasn't anything other than the runt of the litter. Strengths? According to the others, he had none. But one special shifter seems to think otherwise—Nat. To bring out the brave side of Syd, he'll need to trust. Nat has always known he's a beta. No question. He's drawn to Syd and wants to find out if their existence at the Sanctuary should be more than platonic. When he and Syd are called upon to bring back more lions from the petting zoo, he not only sees Syd's true potential, but realizes his true feelings for the fellow shifter. Can these two shifters forge an alliance and grow together or will their heated experiments between the sheets be the end for them both?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Ryan 'Blaze' Burden knew his life wasn't perfect. He's a stripper at Stiff and a shifter, but he can't tell anyone about his special ability. The popularity of shifters hasn't come to Stiff or the town of Sugar Ridge, for that matter. Being a shifter is still frowned upon. Ryan knows he doesn't fit in, but he does have one bright spot in his life—the mystery man who comes to the club and requests Ryan for private dances. The electricity between them is palpable, but if Ryan makes a move, will the hottie reciprocate? Delaney Sullivan doesn't come to Stiff for the ambiance. He's there for one dancer—Blaze. He senses the shifter within the handsome young man. But Delaney works for the enemy—he's the campaign manager for the mayor of Sugar Ridge. He doesn't share the mayor's desire to outlaw shifters because he's a panther shifter. Can he get Blaze out of the club? To trust him? Or maybe even to love him? These opposites certainly attract, but can they find the mutual trust to have a future together?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Enemies to lovers. One prank at a time...   Sam Jones has officially hit rock bottom. After a series of dead-end tech internships, she has no choice but to return home to live with her neurotic mother. Her embarrassment continues when her grade school nemesis catches her having breakup sex in a tiny, pink smart car…   Sheriff Connor Lawson is the sweetheart of Sanctuary, California. Years after terrorizing Sam in high school, he never expected to find the developer-in-training half-naked in a cramped two-seater. After spotting her applying for a job in a cafe, he offers her his spare room. After putting her through so much torture in school, it's the least he can do…   As the new roommates continue to give each other hell like the old days, Sam begins to realize that Connor isn't the belligerent teen he used to be. Is the sheriff finally willing to share his secret crush after all these years?  

Finding love can be a sticky business...   Derek James is stepping out of his comfort zone to try online dating. The animal rescue officer is great with animals, but humans are another matter entirely. However, he thinks he's met the perfect, sweet woman in Brea Marquez. But then he receives a message requesting a dick pic the day they're due to meet in person. Now he's standing in his bedroom with his phone, while his family members laugh their asses off on the other side of the door.   Candy store owner Brea Marquez has a history of disastrous dates. But she thinks she's met the perfect guy in Derek. He's sweet, patient and kind, not to mention super-hot. The only problem is that she is worried she's gonna ruin things by doing something awkward. Little does she know that her meddling sister has kidnapped her phone and has sent Derek a message that has made things awkward before the date's even begun!   Brea and Derek go on their date, but with Brea having no idea what her sister has done, and Derek wondering if he hasn't made a big mistake, will they make it through to dessert?  

Sometimes the biggest hurdle in life is accepting who you are and what you want. Joe Dallas thought he'd escaped the draw of the shifters at the Sanctuary. He doesn't mind. With his tendency to keep relationships simple, he doesn't want to get involved with a lion shifter. Then there's Ben. The quiet shifter piques Joe's attention. When Joe accompanies Ben on a rescue mission, he realizes the attraction isn't one-sided. But can a shifter and a human really make a relationship work? Joe isn't sure. Ben knows who he wants in his life and bed—Joe. The lion wants to bond with the human he desires. The difference in their species doesn't bother him a bit. Will the shifter be able to convince Joe they have a future or will fear dominate and destroy the love before it can blossom?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

A place to belong and strong arms to hold him—but will this shifter get what he needs? After being rescued and taken to the Sanctuary, a refuge for lion shifters, Talisman knows he's safe. But he's restless. All the other shifters have paired up, except Talisman and one other shifter. The guy is fine, but he doesn't make Talisman's heart beat or his lion roar. Talisman refuses to give up looking for what he wants, but he never expected love to come running, stark naked, through a hole in the fence. Davi doesn't understand what's happened to him. One minute, he's a happy lion at the petting zoo. The next, he's being hunted and humans want to use his head as a trophy. When his hope is almost gone, two lions appear to show him an escape route. At the Sanctuary, he realizes his power to shift and the desires of a human male. He doesn't trust humans, but there's one shifter he wants to know better. Talisman and Davi must decide whether to give in to their animal urges or let the ghosts of the past tear their world apart for good. No matter what they choose, there's one person who doesn't want anyone, especially the shifters, to get their happy ending. As Talisman and Davi seek forever, it just might be ripped right out of their hands.   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

A bobcat who doesn't think he belongs and a lion who believes he is unlovable…can they make a relationship work? Avan has made his share of mistakes, but those are in the past. Moving forward means forgiving himself and having a life at the Sanctuary. He wants just one shifter—Oscar. The bobcat shifter soothes his soul and seems to see the best in Avan. But will he want to be with Avan, even after everything Avan's done? Oscar's lusted after Avan since he first saw him. He doesn't care what Avan's done because he believes everyone deserves a second chance. But Oscar's got a past, too. He'd never felt like he belongs, even at the Sanctuary. The one place he feels safe is with Avan. The odds a bobcat and lion should be together are low, but the passion between them sizzles. Can they find common ground and embrace their roar or will their differences destroy the blossoming relationship?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

The right piece for their perfect triad seems to be the one man who doesn't seem to fit at all.   Eli and Silas have done pretty much everything twins can do together within reason. They share lovers and are inseparable. Now, the lions want free. They want someone to be with both of them and can understand the dual sides to their collective nature. But the twins are scarred by their past. Eli uses his people skills to please and get by, while Silas takes the quieter, introverted and angry approach. Can these two find a perfect complement? Does that person even exist?   Owen Cantrell believes he's not only worthy of the shifters, but he's their missing piece. He's human and hasn't been around shifters, but he's not afraid. What could go wrong?   When these three get together, there are plenty of sparks, but things can't be perfect forever. The way Eli, Silas and Owen deal with their problems and everything thrown their way will prove if they aren't meant to be or if they can go the distance.   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Breaking down and asking for help could be the key to his salvation. Chris isn't like the shifters at Sanctuary. Born in a zoo and on the run now that he can shift, he's looking for a place to belong. When he breaks down outside of Cambridge, not far from the Sanctuary, he thinks he's done for. He'll be caught, returned to the zoo or worse… He's always been a survivor, but even Chris has demons he can't quite outrun. He's being hunted. He'll need some help—if he's willing to accept his fate. Luke Stephens wants nothing more than to get over his ex-boyfriend. The lawyer can argue cases with ease, but not the one that mattered. That is until he meets Chris. The shifter provokes Luke and brings out his natural instinct to protect. He's intrigued and Chris is so handsome. Will Luke be man enough for the shifter or will the danger come between them before they can get the fire started?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Wanted: a shifter. Must be caring, understanding, open-minded and looking for a shifter in return.   Zeus knew from the beginning he was different. Where the other lion shifters had paired up, he was still single. All he wants is a partner and finds a dating app on his phone. Will the app lead him to the man of his dreams or to a disaster just waiting to happen?   Justin isn't where he wants to be. He knows shifters aren't supposed to work for the humans, but due to a circumstance that spiraled out of his control…he's in over his head. He wants out and when he spies Zeus on the dating app, he's willing to risk everything to get to the lion shifter. He believes Zeus might be the one to help him move beyond his past and unleash his roar.   Will the panther and lion find each other or will Justin's past keep them apart?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Kaia Martin dances to pay the bills. She doesn't mind baring her body, but her heart? That's another question. But what happens when two tiger shifters push her out of her comfort zone and into her heart's desire?   Evan and Ian Davis have been in love with Kaia since the moment they met her. Their tigers know she's the one for them. They've waited long enough for her to see what they've always known—she's their mate. Can these twin tiger shifters prove love really can conquer all?   A Sanctuary Story   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Opposites can attract, but can they make the love last? Dillon came to the Sanctuary to hide, but also to heal. He'd been abused and needed a safe place to come into his own. He never expected to find a partner, but love came looking for him. Can he accept what he deserves or will he push away a chance at forever because he feels unlovable? Cinders knows from the moment he sees Dillon that he wants the wolf shifter for his own. But can a jaguar shifter and a wolf shifter really pair up? He doesn't know, but he's banking on the attraction to pay off. What he doesn't expect is how deep Dillon's scars run. Is he strong enough to see beyond what's happened to Dillon and help create a future for them together? Anything's possible when the jaguar shifter, a former stripper, and the wolf shifter figure out how to restore his howl.   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

The fairies have a secret they're just DYING to protect…   Snatched away from her friends in Melbourne, Australia, and sent to the small town of Nowra with her family under witness protection, Emma spends her birthday afternoon alone... Until the doorbell rings, revealing a hand-addressed parcel. Someone knows their location. Emma snaps. Furious at her sister for jeopardising their family's safe, Emma storms out.  But what Emma finds down at the creek changes everything—and gives her way more than mobsters to worry about. A captivating, coming-of-age portal fantasy.

Two souls destined to be together will find their way, no matter what the obstacle. Chase Madden never realized he'd find the love to save him in the woods. A throwaway kid from a rough homelife who loves to camp—that's how he saw himself. Going to Blue Lick Mountain served as his refuge from the terrible parts of his life. Then he met Mac. The wolf listened to him and showed empathy. Plus, he was darn handsome in his human form. After one night together, Chase is forced to spend years away from the wolf he craves. When he returns to Blue Lick Mountain, he vows to chase Mac all over the globe in order to have another chance with the sexy shifter. He has no idea if he'll find the wolf, but he'll do whatever it takes to reconnect with his mate. After years apart, will Mac still want him? Will he be able to accept Mac's nuances? Or will the blossoming love die?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Jesse's never stayed in one place for very long. Being a lynx shifter, he enjoys a solitary life. Then, like a bad joke, the lynx shifter walks into the bar to listen to a cover band. The singer isn't anything he expects, but everything he desires. But can a human and shifter make a relationship work?   Colin knows two things: he wants a life beyond the Mad Dog bar and for his band, the Full Collins Experience, to play more than just Phil Collins cover songs. The moment he sees Jesse, he's smitten. He knows nothing about shifters, but his heart craves Jesse. There's no guarantee the twosome will go beyond the bedroom, but Colin's willing to try.   Can the loner really find a mate? Will his mate be everything he craves? Or will the human run the other way?   This book has been re-edited for this re-issue.

Fairyland is fracturing, and it's up to Edge to save it.  Where Shadows Rise  The fairies have a secret they're just dying to protect...  Through Roads Between  Sanctuary is a place of safety--or so the fairies say...  When Worlds Collide  This is what the fairies never wanted you to know...  The shadows are coming. Are you ready?

Love can be found in the places least expected. Seth Reilly went to the animal shelter to comfort the cats during the loud noises on the Fourth of July. He had no idea the lumpy, grumpy black cat named Maui isn't just a cat. He's a shifter and he's hot as hell. Seth hadn't planned on adopting a cat, but he can't leave the shifter behind. Jeremy Peters never expected to lose his human side for so long. Then again, he never expected to land in an animal shelter, either. Now he's got the chance to be free, but he'd rather rub against his sexy human rescuer. When troubles from their past come back to mess with their happy home, can Seth and Jeremy find a future together?