Meet the amazing "Others" who live secretly among us. You will love these hunks who redefine the term Alpha male.

Two of paranormal romance's bestselling authors combine their extraordinary talents and set the pages on fire with an after-dark anthology featuring Alpha males so hot, so wild, and so bad, they may just be the best you've ever had... SHELLY LAURENSTON Miss Congeniality It's those damn stockings that get me every time. They have this sexy little line down the back and I can't help but stare at her legs.constantly. And you'd think she'd be all over me like every other female in the Seattle area. I'm young, good looking, and one day I'll be Alpha Male of my family's Pack. But Professor Irene Conridge acts like I don't even exist. How is that possible? Now she's got enemies coming out of the woodwork and I have to protect her. Why? Because that's the kind of man I am. Yes, I am that amazing. Of course, it doesn't hurt that while I work to secure her safety, she'll be hanging out at my house. That's hours.days even that I've got Irene Conridge right where I want her. CYNTHIA EDEN Wicked Ways I'm too dangerous for her. I know it, but I can't get my sexy new neighbor out of my head. When I hear her scream one night, the absolute last thing I expect to see is Miranda Shaw-star of my hottest fantasies-being attacked by a vampire. Now the undead jerk is after her, and I'm the only thing standing between the beautiful lady and a killer who just won't stop. Well, too bad for him, because that vamp has just made the worst mistake of his afterlife-he's tangled with a shifter. And Miranda, well, she's so busy watching out for him that she won't see me closing in on her-not until it's too late-and I'm about to show her just how wild I can get. Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

They're bad boys-with that little something extra. Sexy, wild, out-of-this-world talents that can leave any woman feeling weak at the knees (among other body parts), they're the ones to call when you want pleasure that lasts.and lasts. CAN'T GET ENOUGH Shelly Laurenston Even for a dragon, Ailean the Wicked has a bad reputation. For 150 years he's been renowned for his fighting prowess, but now he's got a new conquest in mind-a gorgeous dragoness known as Shalin the Innocent. Ailean suspects she's anything but. And while he's saving her from her enemies, he plans to prove that, even in human form, a bad-boy dragon can show a girl a good time that's truly off the scale. SPELLBOUND Cynthia Eden No witch in her right mind would summon an immortal soul-hunter to her aid, but Serena Tyme needs Luis D'Amil's help to destroy the warlock who's stalking her coven. And she's willing to pay any price he names.especially when the tall, dark, sexy-as-hell assassin shows her he can work some sensual magic of his own. TURN ME ON Noelle Mack Finally, Beth Danforth has found a man who can flip her switch. That's because supersexy Justin Watts, CEO of SpectraSign, is literally made of light. His dazzling, custom-built body can't ever wear out. And talk about energy-Beth can't get enough of the guy. The sex is electrifying. The love will never fade away.

In her dazzling new novel of sensuality and suspense, Cynthia Eden introduces a stubborn Atlanta cop who meets his match in a woman with surprising secrets¿ Cara Firon doesn¿t look like a monster. In fact, the gorgeous blond nightclub singer possesses heavenly attributes that make Atlanta detective Todd Brooks sure there¿s a higher power somewhere. But a twisted killer is leaving a trail of bodies in seedy hotel rooms across town. The male victims show no wounds¿it¿s as if the life was simply drained from them. And right now, mysterious Cara is Todd¿s only suspect. Cara knows it¿s foolish to be so drawn to a man who thinks she¿s a murderer. She also knows Detective Brooks would find the truth even harder to swallow. Cara is one of the Others, a race of powerful, paranormal creatures who live among humans. Cara¿s particular abilities make men putty in her hands¿all except this rugged, sexy-as-hell detective. But now someone, or something, has singled Cara out for serious payback¿ As uneasy trust gives way to mind-blowing desire, Cara and Todd will go head-to-head with a killer whose mission is deeply personal, and who¿s determined to serve up revenge that¿s hotter than hellfire, and just as deadly¿

Immortal Danger Cynthia Eden Being Bullet Proof Sucks¿Literally

Once, Maya Black was a kick-ass cop patrolling the streets of L.A. She still keeps the city safe, but nowadays her bad guys of choice include demons, werewolves, and assorted nocturnal scum. Something Maya knows a thing or two about. She¿s a vampire¿and not thrilled about it. Payback meet bitch.

Adam Brody hopes Maya is as dangerous as they say she is. He needs her to help rescue his niece Cammie from a ruthless band of vamps, and he¿s willing to pay¿in blood. Trusting her is another matter. Adam has never met a vampire who doesn¿t lie. Then again, he¿s never met anyone like Maya, who fills him with a desperate need that ignites into explosive, no-holds-barred encounters¿

¿Highly sensual and definitely dangerous.¿ ¿Shannon McKenna on Hotter After Midnigh