Books with author Heather Hillenbrand

Life's a motherforker.One second, Gem Hawkins is on her way to being the #1 drag racer in the state and the next she’s burying her father, a badass demon hunter.The agency calls it a fluke. The official report claims some low level demon caught him off guard while out on patrol.But Gem knows that’s a lie.When the dirty Nephilim running the investigation refuses to help, Gem takes matters into her own hands.The Supernatural Security Force is the nation’s front line of protection against demons—and Gem’s last hope of finding out the truth. If she wants to find out what really happened, she’ll need the resources that come with “detective” status. But graduating isn’t so easy for a legacy—or for anyone who crosses Rodrigo Garcia.Her corrupt professor has made one thing clear. For Gem, failure is the kiss of death.For fans of Kelly St. Clare, Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve, and Karpov Kinrade. Don't miss this hilariously sexy hell of a ride!

Over 1 million pages read! I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that’s not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can’t seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted–and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That’s about the time I went into shock. And that was the moment he showed up. Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And two, I was born to kill them.

The first four books in the bestselling Dirty Blood series. Action-packed urban fantasy with a heavy dose of paranormal romance about one girl’s fight to save herself and the supernatural world of werewolves.I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that's not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can't seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted -- and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That's about the time I went into shock. And that was the moment he showed up. Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And two, I was born to kill them.Get hooked on werewolves in a way you've never read them before! This set contains the first 4 books in the bestselling Dirty Blood series. Follow Tara's journey through the world of werewolves and Hunters from the beginning!

Hybrids.If I had to choose one word to sum up all of my problems, this would be it. Without hybrids, I wouldn’t have to watch my best friend slowly becoming a monster. Without hybrids, I could let go of the mentality “hunt or be hunted.” CHAS wouldn’t be scouring the Earth, intent on slaughtering and using Alex to do it. Without hybrids, I wouldn’t have to be on guard that losing my temper meant losing my shape. There would be no monster inside me, struggling to get out. Then again, without hybrids, I wouldn’t have Wesley St. John.Blood Bond is book 3 in the bestselling Dirty Blood series.

I know what I’m not. Human.I can’t remember my life before Earth, but I’ve grown up hearing the stories of a planet ravaged by war and a people in need of a leader who will bring them out of the darkness. I’m supposed to be their light.My future terrifies me. I have one ally. His blue eyes haunt my memories. Like a ghost. A memory I've forgotten. He's a stranger, but also the only comfort I have left.They tell me to wait.But I’m done waiting to have a real life. If I ever want a chance to live free of the Shadows, I’ll need to fight for it because freedom is never free. No matter what galaxy you call home.For fans of Leia Stone's Dream Wars and Amy Bartol's Kricket Series."A sci-fi/fantasy romance that will steal your breath and heat your kindle!"

I know exactly what I am. A weapon. Tharos and his army of Shadows have infiltrated every corner of the galaxy—including my new home. They don’t want war; they want our total annihilation. And if I’m not ready, the ones I love most will be the first to fall. My people think the light inside me will be enough to save us. They don’t understand how big it is. How uncontrollable it feels when I let go.But my enemies have left me no choice. I’ll unleash my power and burn down every star in the sky to kill the Shadows.The only question is: will my people still be standing in the ash of my aftermath?

She is his only hope. If only he wanted to be saved.Alex is cured... sort of. After letting the mysterious Indra work her magic, the venom is gone but so is Alex’s ability to feel. He’s not dead, but he’s not really alive either. Numb inside, he turns his back on Sam and everyone else. The only person he’ll really listen to is his new master…Sam’s angry and lost. Her destiny was to heal, but so far, all she’s done is hurt herself and others. When Alex chooses another woman’s healing over hers, Sam’s doubts and fears become the very thing that separate her from her true potential. Despite Sam’s broken heart, she is determined to make her magic work, no matter the cost. No price can be higher than the one she paid watching Alex walk away. Sam will do whatever it takes. And she’ll never stop trying to change Alex’s mind—and his heart. But Alex has his orders and he doesn’t care who they affect. Love hurts. But in this case, it just might kill…

Wood Point Academy is not at all what I expected. For one thing, it looks like a cross between military school and Buckingham Palace. Everyone stares, the floors shine so bright you can see your reflection in them from a mile away, and no one smiles. Unless they're kicking your butt in the process. At least I've got plenty to take my mind off the fact that my psycho cousin, Miles De'Luca, keeps calling and declaring his love and promising to come for me just as soon as he's destroyed anyone standing in our way. Wes isn't going to like that idea. Between Miles, Wood Point's evil welcoming committee, and the drill sergeant hottie trainer from hell, I just keep asking myself, how is this place any safer than home?Cold Blood is Book 2 in the bestselling Dirty Blood series. Reading order: Dirty BloodCold BloodBlood BondBlood Rule Broken BloodOne Hour (bonus pack)

I thought watching my boyfriend get arrested for murder was the worst experience of my life. But then I was knocked out and dragged off to a cell of my own to be tortured by the very people who were supposed to protect me from danger.I thought being tortured and held in solitary confinement for weeks on end was the worst experience of my life. But then an unexpected visitor showed up and I realized I’d been wrong all along. There are worse things than torture and death. Much worse.He wants my blood. More than that, he wants to get into my head. To use my bond to control his army, to wipe the world clean of anything with dirty blood. I can’t let that happen, but if I don’t help him, he’ll kill every single person I’ve ever cared about—beginning with my pack.The prophecy said I would save everyone, but I must be doing this wrong—so far every choice I’ve made has only led to more pain and danger and death. Friends are pitted against friends, and I’m alone in my war against Gordon Steppe. I can’t fight him off anymore; all I can do is try to keep him out of the important places. And I’m failing at even that.I thought the demons were out there. But they’re not. The monsters are within the ranks of those sworn to protect. The enemy is among us.

I always thought I was just weird. Or that weird things happened around me. But it turns out coincidence doesn’t exist. Neither does the normal life I thought I knew.When they come for me, I’m not ready. It’s a miracle I survive at all.Not miracle. Magic. Apparently, that’s a real thing. And I have it in spades. Don’t get too excited. Turns out, there’s a lot more to being a light goddess than white gowns and hot werewolf bodyguards. The rules say I can only choose one guardian to protect me. Fate has decided to send me two and I can’t imagine sending either of them away. Not to mention the hot god I can’t stop thinking about.The thing is, I’ve never been good at following rules. ***This is a slow burn reverse harem paranormal romance with a cliffhanger ending so don't complain. You know you like it. For fans of Jaymin Eve, Karpov Kinrade, Tate James, Alex Lidell, C.M. Stunich. Voted Best Villain 2019! “Oh my goddess!! This was just so compelling and captivating and straight up entertaining!! The boys are alluring and strong and dedicated!” - M Fritz ★★★★★“Brilliant and intriguing like no other mythical fantasy I've ever read!” – Dawn ★★★★★

She has come to right the balance. He seeks to destroy it…Somewhere on another astral plane, a lover’s quarrel between gods, millennia old, has come full circle. Ea, a dark and ancient god and the father of the first Werewolf, is hell bent on destroying his supernatural offspring. And he’ll use anyone and everyone he can to get it done even from beyond the physical. For now, his vessel is the evil and mysterious Indra, a witch whose powers only slightly outweigh her penchant for hitting on the help. Too bad Alex is cured and once again immune to Indra’s invasive magic. A healing from which Sam almost didn’t come back. Hina, the wolf mother goddess, has sworn to protect her cubs. And she lives on… inside Samantha Knight. Sort of like that still, small voice of reason. Except MAGICAL and pissed at her ex. If Sam can’t find a way to heal the wolves and stop Indra from harming them, the goddess will take matters into her own hands. But an appearance like that promises destruction, chaos, and worst of all: no more Sam. Indra isn’t holding back.Sam is on the run. Alex is in a cage. The clock is ticking. Series Reading Order:Dirty BloodCold BloodBlood BondBlood RuleOne Hour (a Dirty Blood short story)Broken BloodRemembranceInheritanceEsperanceImbalanceDefianceEmergence

After a lifetime as a badass who takes no crap, Sam Knight is afraid of everything. It’s like she woke up one day and boom. She's just . . . different.In a tiny seaside town, Sam learns to cope with her new “normal” only to discover normal isn’t really on the table. Not when monsters lurk in the shadows and something’s following her home at night. Something not human.After she witnesses the impossible, Sam’s not sure whether she’s crazy or just a magnet for danger. Either way, when it comes to attraction, there’s nothing stronger than what she feels for her new protector.Alex Channing is a hunter. A supernatural assassin who’s spent his life training to know what’s waiting around the corner. But even his killer instincts can’t prepare him for Sam—or what’s hunting her. As his feelings for Sam grow, so does his guilt. This is one secret hell-bent on destroying its keepers.Series Reading Order:Dirty BloodCold BloodBlood BondBlood RuleOne Hour (a Dirty Blood short story)Broken BloodRemembranceInheritanceEsperanceImbalanceDefianceEmergence