Books with author Veronica Shade

I don’t have a lot of time.When my best friend Iris goes missing, my entire life grinds to a halt. Forget school. Forget familial obligations. Everything about me ceases to matter anymore. Because I have exactly one hour to save her life.And I’m already ten minutes in.The Vampire Queen is a short paranormal romance story fans of Kiera Cass will enjoy.Scroll up and one click to start this short romantic fantasy adventure today!

"Un-freakin-believable!!" and "This is truly one of the best YA Paranormal novels that I have ever read..." — CafeOfDreamsBookReviews"I just can't say enough how much I loved this book!"— InJuliesOpinion"A fast-paced, intriguing start to the Shapes of Autumn series, My Wolf's Bane is an awesome read." — Susan Hatler, International bestselling authorNOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: As with any Veronica Blade book, this is a ROMANCE NOVEL, meaning it's romance FIRST and everything else is secondary. Rated PG-13 for sexual situations and mild profanity.Different species. Mortal enemies. It'll never work, but they'll die trying.Autumn Rossi thought she was a normal teenager. Suddenly, she can outrun every critter in the forest, making her wonder if she’s even human.When the new guy at school, Zack de Luca, witnesses a questionable scene, he unfairly pins her as stuck-up. He acts like he hates her, yet he keeps bailing her out of trouble. Not only is Zack both insufferable and irresistible, he seems to sniff her anytime he gets close.As passion flares between them, Autumn isn’t sure which is more dangerous: her psycho ex-boyfriend, or falling for Zack — who’s risking his life just by being near her.EXCERPTThe smell of unwashed wolf closed in on me, fur tickling my skin and fetid breath in my face. I trembled, hot tears burning my eyes. The wolf snarled and I scrambled back as he leapt toward me. “Autumn. Autumn, wake up.” Zack pulled me off the pillow by my shoulders.I lifted my head and rubbed my eyes, trying to wipe away the mental fuzz. But I was aware enough to notice my comforter wasn’t anywhere near us, certainly not separating me from him. I must have kicked it off during my nightmare. “Are you okay?” Zack was sitting directly in front of me, his thighs straddling mine, heat from his bare skin radiating through me.I nodded.He exhaled in relief and leaned back to sit on his heels. “Heard you scream and I ran up here. Been calling your name over and over, but you wouldn’t wake up. Scared me for a minute there.”I’d been having that same dream where I was being chased. “I was running from wolves.”He brushed a finger down my cheek. “It was just a dream.”“More like a nightmare,” I whispered, my gaze locking onto his. He wore nothing but a pair of boxers. As my ragged breath slowed, I realized the only other thing between us was my threadbare tank top and skimpy panties.“Autumn.” His breathing quickened and he growled so low it sounded like a purr. Then he tilted my face to meet his and drew closer until I felt his breath on my skin. “You’re too beautiful.”Books in the Shapes of Autumn series:Thrown to the Wolves: The Legend of Hannah and Eli (prequel)My Wolf's Bane (book 1)Wolves at the Door (book 2)Dead Wolf Walking (book 3)The Dark Wolf (book 4)Lord of the Wolves (book 5)

NOTE: THIS IS A VERY SHORT STORY EQUAL TO APPX 23 PRINTED PAGESAlex single-handedly takes down a bully. A safer school has its perks, but what else did the years of martial arts training get her? Not a prom date, that’s for sure. With only a few weeks left before the big day, can she stop the tough act long enough for the boy of her dreams to see she’s still just a girl?WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT VERONICA BLADES OTHER WORKhttp://injuliesopinion.blogspot.com on From Fame to Shame "In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all lovers of YA contemporary fiction, and it is going on my list of favorite books of 2012!"cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com on A Bite's Tale "A Bite's Tale is such an enjoyable, fun, addicting and absorbing tale that once I began reading, I didn't want to stop."whatsyourstorybookreviews.com on Something Witchy This Way Comes “This book is delicious!”

"I would highly recommend this book! Veronica Blade has out done herself and I am eager for the next installment in the Shapes of Autumn Series." -- Tifferz and Her Sisterz Book Reviewz"This is a sweet series and I'll be (im)patiently waiting to find out what's going to happen next for Autumn and Zack." -- Suzanne of Paranormal Book Lover"Veronica Blade is simply the Queen of YA paranormal romance!!!" -- April of Cafe of Dreams Book ReviewsNOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: As with any Veronica Blade book, this is a ROMANCE NOVEL, meaning it's romance FIRST and everything else is secondary. Rated PG-13 for sexual situations and mild profanity.THIS IS BOOK #2 IN THE SHAPES OF AUTUMN SERIESTheir forbidden love could cost them their lives...Autumn’s just learned she’s a shape-shifter — something her parents should’ve told her long ago. Unless they adopted her and didn’t know she wasn’t human. Either way, learning the truth has the same outcome: her parents lied. Zack is the only one she can count on, but he’s a werewolf and the king’s decree forbids contact between the species, let alone love. Zack’s planning to leave after graduation, but letting him go isn’t an option. He’s becoming more a part of her every day, a part she would fight for, give up everything for — even kill for. If she’s not killed first.If Zack’s experience with his own kind has taught him anything, it’s that werewolves can’t be trusted. He’d rather die free than live in a pack under the rule of the werewolf king. So, instead of preparing for college like any other senior, he’s planning to go on the run after graduation. Escaping won’t be easy with the werewolves guarding him. But until that day comes, Zack knows he’s endangering Autumn every moment he’s around her. If it’s this difficult staying away from her now, how hard will it be to leave her behind in just a few weeks?See the book trailer: http://youtu.be/GEXgVD1NblUBooks in the Shapes of Autumn series:Thrown to the Wolves: The Legend of Hannah and Eli (prequel)My Wolf's Bane (book 1)Wolves at the Door (book 2)Dead Wolf Walking (book 3)The Dark Wolf (book 4)Lord of the Wolves (book 5)

Third installment of the Shapes of Autumn series.When a tragic death triggers Autumn and Zack’s worst fear—pursuit by dangerous werewolves—they escape to a safe house. But within the walls of the refuge, an even greater menace looms. Now under the reluctant protection of a vampire king, Autumn and Zack are targeted by a palace full of vamps out for revenge against vampire-killing werewolves. After the vampire king discovers a rebel plot to overthrow him, Zack and Autumn are forced to remain in the palace as bait to draw out the enemy. But can the king shield them from so many who want them dead? They have only days to root out the traitors before Autumn’s parents arrive to claim her—not to mention it’s illegal to mix species—which gives them little hope of a future together. But with werewolves hunting them and vampire rebels out for their blood, Zack and Autumn need each other more than ever. Each secretly dreams of finding a way to be together—if they can stay alive.Books in the Shapes of Autumn series:Thrown to the Wolves: The Legend of Hannah and Eli (prequel)My Wolf's Bane (book 1)Wolves at the Door (book 2)Dead Wolf Walking (book 3)The Dark Wolf (book 4)Lord of the Wolves (book 5)

WHAT BOOK REVIEWERS ARE SAYING“This book is delicious!”“This book takes Twilight and others like it to the next level!”“The dialogue and emotions are real and raw, there are some expletives and sexual fantasy scenes but I felt they worked with the characters and gave them more of an edge to their creation. Oftentimes the author used comedic wit to the scenes giving it an even more humanistic appeal to the characters.”“I have a feeling that Hayden is going to end up with a lot of fans, and if you're the type of person who tends to fall for the bad boys with hearts of gold, you should probably brace yourself for a new literary crush before picking up Something Witchy This Way Comes!”“From teen to adult, I can't imagine anyone not absolutely adoring this book.”SOMETHING WITCHY THIS WAY COMESBrainiac Tessa McClean’s newly discovered magical powers give her an escape from her self-absorbed parents. But the thrill of being a witch fades when she learns of a rival coven and begins to suspect her own coven’s motives. Evidence tells Tessa to trust one side, but instinct drives her toward the other.When the school’s scrumptious delinquent, Hayden Anders, offers Tessa self-defense lessons in exchange for tutoring, his timing couldn’t be better. Although hanging out with him is a necessary evil in Tessa’s fight to stay alive, resisting a bad-boy she secretly yearns for might be more than she can manage.Together, Tessa and Hayden work to unravel the mysteries behind the two covens to discover why they’ll stop at nothing to lure Tessa to their side. She must form an alliance with one of the covens before it’s too late. But the wrong decision could cost Tessa the lives of all who she holds dear — including Hayden.MORE RAVE REVIEWS“What I loved about this book was that it dove straight into my emotions. When she and Hayden had a steamy scene, I felt it too. When she was getting into trouble, I was biting my nails. When she discovered truths, I gasped and even cried. It was a great emotional roller coaster...”“The author creates a ton of tension and suspense even though as the reader, we know what each character is thinking and feeling. It takes a very creative person to accomplish something like that.”“Action packed, and fast paced… Overall, a great read with intriguing characters.”“Something Witchy This Way Comes is full of paranormal twists and turns, self-discoveries, courage, loyalty, trust and surprises. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every aspect of this book. Veronica Blade has an incredible talent for story telling and bringing characters to life vividly, to really allow the reader to invest themselves within both Tessa and Hayden, as well as the secondary characters.”“This is a must read for all lovers of Paranormal books! Veronica Blade you have out done yourself!”“Veronica Blade has an easy style that swiftly carries the reader from start to finish and lovers of romance will greatly appreciate the will-they-won't-they tension between her two main characters.”“With her breezy irreverence, remarkable self-assurance, and beguiling innocence, Tessa’s voice is the one I enjoyed the most. Personally, I would have liked the entire tale to have been told from her perspective exclusively. However, Hayden’s voice grew on me after a bit, and I soon relished seeing situations through his eyes, as well.”

NOTE: This is a short and sweet young adult romance, about 155 pagesA Cinderella who spends her nights as a wolf. A prince with a taste for blood.Seventeen year old Cydney struggles against her werewolf nature, trying to keep everyone around her safe. No way will she risk exposing the beast at the prince’s ball, no matter how her two cousins try to persuade her. Even as she attempts to get on with her life, Cydney can’t forget the boy she loved three summers ago — or what she did to him after losing control. Turned into a vampire to save his life, the prince refuses to live up to his royal duties. He just wants to find the girl he loved and lost...the werewolf girl who bit him. But his father, the king, commands him to attend a ball where he must choose a wife. Can he find his Cinderella before he's forced to marry another? He doesn’t even have her real name, much less a glass slipper.WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT VERONICA BLADE'S OTHER BOOKS: “This book is delicious!” “This book takes Twilight and others like it to the next level!” “The dialogue and emotions are real and raw...Oftentimes the author used comedic wit to the scenes giving it an even more humanistic appeal to the characters.” “I have a feeling that Hayden is going to end up with a lot of fans, and if you're the type of person who tends to fall for the bad boys with hearts of gold, you should probably brace yourself for a new literary crush before picking up Something Witchy This Way Comes!” “From teen to adult, I can't imagine anyone not absolutely adoring this book.”A BITE'S TALE: A FURRY FABLE EXCERPT:If I’d known it could be like this and that she’d wanted it too, I would’ve kissed her ages ago. I mentally kicked myself for wasting all those weeks when we could’ve been doing this the entire time.Her hand crept up under my shirt and her fingers trailed along my back. Goosebumps danced on my skin. She pressed closer against me and I took the kiss deeper, letting loose my weeks of pent up craving for her.I didn’t think life could get any more perfect than being with Cindy. And I no longer yearned for a normal life. I wanted things to stay exactly as they were at that moment. With my Cinderella. Forever.A soft moan erupted from my throat when she angled her face to take the kiss still deeper. I slid my arms around her waist and the tips of my fingers inched up underneath her tank top. She shivered.But it wasn’t a usual shiver. Her whole body began to tremble and I nearly lost my hold on her. I pulled back. Cindy’s eyes grew huge and her pupils dilated.She threw her head back, her limbs vibrating as she growled. No, not a growl. It was more like a dull roar, full of pain and anguish. Was she… was my Cindy about to turn into a werewolf? Or was it something else? Maybe if I held her again, whatever was happening to her might stop. I lunged for her.“Get away from me!” Sobbing, she shoved me back, but in the process, one of her claws raked across my chest.I flinched, as blood beaded on my skin. A little scratch wasn’t going to stop me though. Not when Cindy needed my help. I stepped forward again.Her lips curled up, exposing long, growing teeth and she shrieked. Yeah, she’d hit werewolf maturity all right. But she hadn’t completely morphed. Just her teeth and nails. Maybe if I calmed her, she could prevent it from progressing. I wrapped my arms around her waist, as I’d done just moments ago, and pulled her close. She shrieked again, then searing pain shot through my arm.Werewolf bite. Oh, crap. My dad was going to kill me… unless the werewolf virus beat him to it. The forest spun around me and I couldn’t keep my eyelids up. My muscles went lax and when the ground rose to slam against me, I didn’t feel a thing.

"This book was so much fun, I didn't want it to end." -- Susan Hatler, International Bestselling AuthorNOTE: This is a short and sweet young adult romance, about 165 pagesWhen good-girl Maddie switches places with her famous bad-girl twin Jackie, she has some pretty high stilettos to fill. Despite the danger of tabloid drama if their identity swap is discovered, Maddie has to save her sister's butt. When Jackie’s ex-boyfriend shows up with a rekindled spark for “Jackie,” his deep gray eyes and sweet kisses make Maddie's heart thumpety thump. But dating the guy who dumped her sister is a no-no. Too bad Dallas isn’t used to girls saying no. What will happen when he discovers Maddie’s deception?WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT VERONICA BLADE'S OTHER BOOKS: “This book is delicious!” “This book takes Twilight and others like it to the next level!” “The dialogue and emotions are real and raw...Oftentimes the author used comedic wit to the scenes giving it an even more humanistic appeal to the characters.” “I have a feeling that Hayden is going to end up with a lot of fans, and if you're the type of person who tends to fall for the bad boys with hearts of gold, you should probably brace yourself for a new literary crush before picking up Something Witchy This Way Comes!” “From teen to adult, I can't imagine anyone not absolutely adoring this book.”FROM FAME TO SHAME EXCERPT“And what are your plans tomorrow tonight?” Dallas reached up to rub a lock of my hair between his thumb and finger.“Plans?” My mouth went dry. He stood way too close and my concentration slipped.“You always have plans.” His eyes caressed my face.“Not tomorrow night.” Somewhere deep in my soul, I knew that was the wrong answer. But when your brain stops working, telling the truth is so much easier.“A friend told me that Josh Adams is jamming at Hanks Blues. It’s supposed to be a surprise. Should be fun.”I nodded, since it was all I was capable of at the moment.“We’ll have dinner there. I’ll pick you up at six.”Preventing Dallas from making another date with me would’ve been smart. The words hovered in my throat, but I couldn’t force them out. Even if I didn’t reject his offer, I needed to say something. Or, at the very least, finish cleaning up after breakfast. And yet, I couldn’t move. I just stared into his eyes as they fixed on mine.His gaze fell to my mouth, then he reached both hands up to cup my face and, inch by inch, lowered his mouth to mine. Our lips touched, feather-light. He shifted his body and brought his thighs against mine, but he didn’t deepen the kiss. He just skimmed the surface, gently teasing my mouth until my nerve endings hummed. Seconds stretched and my lungs stilled as I ached for more. Then, slowly, he withdrew, keeping close enough that I still felt his warm breath against my skin.I couldn’t catch my breath. A thick haze clouded my brain and I worried he might ask me something, anything, that required a response and I’d slip up. Fear that I’d blow it for Jackie paralyzed me. Oh, my God! Jackie! If she knew I’d just kissed the guy who dumped her, she’d feel hurt and betrayed and what had we just talked about? Jackie didn’t need this, on top of everything else.“I…” I had no idea what to say. I only knew that if someone didn’t say something soon and break the trance, I would let Jackie down worse than I already had. Because, more than anything, I wanted this guy, no matter how nice he was.

Shapes of Autumn boxed set. Full price for all 5 books is $17.75. You save $7.76!Different species. Mortal enemies. It'll never work, but they'll die trying.NOTE: All Veronica Blade stories are sweet/clean romance (does not contain explicit sex). However, kissing scenes could get steamy and dialogue may contain mild cursing.MY WOLF’S BANE, book 1Autumn Rossi thought she was a normal teenager. Suddenly, she can outrun every critter in the forest, making her wonder if she’s even human.When the new guy at school, Zack de Luca, unfairly pins her as stuck-up, he acts like he hates her. Not only is he both insufferable and irresistible, he seems to sniff her anytime he gets close.As passion flares between them, Autumn isn’t sure which is more dangerous: her psycho ex-boyfriend, or falling for Zack — who’s risking his life just by being near her.See the book trailer: http://youtu.be/GEXgVD1NblUWOLVES AT THE DOOR, book 2Autumn’s just learned she’s a shape-shifter — something her parents should’ve told her long ago. Unless they adopted her and didn’t know she wasn’t human. Either way, learning the truth has the same outcome: her parents lied. Zack is the only one she can count on, but he’s a werewolf and the king’s decree forbids contact between the species, let alone love. Zack’s planning to leave after graduation, but letting him go isn’t an option. He’s becoming more a part of her every day, a part she would fight for, give up everything for — even kill for. If she’s not killed first.DEAD WOLF WALKING, book 3Fleeing from home after tragedy strikes, Autumn and Zack land at a ‘safe house,’ only to discover the inhabitants are more dangerous than the werewolves they’re running from. With vampire rebels out for their blood, Zack and Autumn need each other more than ever. Each secretly dreams of finding a way to be together—if they can stay alive.THE DARK WOLF, book 4Zack and Autumn team up with other supernaturals to track and defeat the most dangerous werewolf in history, but while they are preparing for battle, their sanctuary is discovered—and then they become the hunted. How can Zack and Autumn combat an enemy who’s practically a ghost, and still make it out alive?LORD OF THE WOLVES, book 5Zack left Autumn behind weeks ago to infiltrate the werewolf castle. Each day, he endures abuse from the vile werewolves, failing to learn anything that might help in overthrowing the cruel empire. Not only could his suffering be all for nothing, and his friends and family slaughtered, he may not even get to see the love of his life again.Werewolves aren’t known for their compassion, and Autumn worries Zack might be killed before she can get there with their small but fiercely determined army. As Autumn and others scramble to assemble a force that can withstand the werewolf king’s unusual powers, Autumn has little hope any of them will survive. But never seeing Zack again would be an even worse fate."Un-freakin-believable!!" and "This is truly one of the best YA Paranormal novels that I have ever read..." — CafeOfDreamsBookReviews.com"This is a sweet series and I'll be (im)patiently waiting to find out what's going to happen next for Autumn and Zack." — Suzanne of Paranormal Book LoverFor alerts on new releases or to receive discounts or freebies, subscribe to Veronica’s newsletter at VeronicaBlade.com!