Planetary blockades. Rampant viral outbreaks. Can two ex-lovers forge a path through the stars to save their world? Independent trader Gavril Danilovich is slowly slipping into madness. Stuck in quarantine on a dying planet, his raw talent to feel everyone’s emotions has him wrestling with waves of terror and rage. So when the woman who holds his heart offers an opportunity for isolation by repairing a mothballed freighter, he jumps at the chance. Anitra Helden can’t outrun her past. Hiring the only man she trusts to fix up a spaceship destined to fill a new settlement with supplies, she fears for the population’s safety when thieves steal valuable goods. And after she’s invited to join a covert plan to protect all colonists, she’s terrified one misspoken word could burn all her bridges. Racing the clock to prepare the vessel in time, Gavril struggles to master his painful empathy or face being trapped on the ground forever. And with the stranded citizens desperate for Anitra’s help, she’s confronted with the decision to expose her dangerous history… or lose everything she’s built. Can they escape the stricken planet before they’re doomed by intergalactic corruption? Last Ship Off Polaris-G is a fast-paced prequel to the Central Galactic Concordance space opera romance series. If you like heated attraction, seeds of a rebellion, and psychic gifts, then you’ll love Carol Van Natta’s action-packed story. Buy Last Ship Off Polaris-G to race to freedom today! - - - - - - - - - - The Central Galactic Concordance series: • Last Ship Off Polaris-G (Book 1) • Overload Flux (Book 2) • Minder Rising (Book 3) • Zero Flux (Book 3.5) • Pico's Crush (Book 5) • Jumper's Hope (Book 6) Extra stories with romance, pirates, and pets: • Pet Trade • Cats of War • Galactic Search and Rescue • Escape from Nova Nine

One’s a loner, the other lonely. When a mystery throws them together, will they lose their freedom and hearts to a galactic larceny? Lark Sutrio has always followed her own path. Despite her so-called “broken brain,” the experienced space trader has forged a living using her telepathic connection to animals to raise genetically engineered griffins. But she’s left traumatized when thieves steal all but five of the priceless creatures, nearly killing her in the raid. Pim Okaansson is craving a change. But the member of an infamous pirate clan didn’t expect his new venture to include helping a prickly friend-of-a-friend recover her poached flock. And despite his dysfunctional family’s assurances no partner would ever want him, he can’t help but be drawn to the resourceful woman. Thrilled when the dashing newcomer has the talent to track down the raiders, Lark feels her strange bond with him might just be love. And Pim yearns to keep their partnership together, even as dark forces rise to threaten their lives. With a vicious gang standing in their way, can two outcasts and clever space griffins build a future in the stars? An Entanglement of Griffins is a page-turning novella in the Central Galactic Concordance space opera romance series. If you like determined heroines, ruthless villains, and plenty of intrigue, then you’ll adore Carol Van Natta’s galaxy-class heist. Buy An Entanglement of Griffins to warp-speed into adventure today!

Can a disabled veteran and a magical dancer learn the secret of dreamwalk, or will demons turn the world into an all-you-can-eat buffet? Disabled, scarred veteran Idrián Odair is running out of time. If he doesn't figure out how to use earth magic to renew the barrier protecting his tribal lands near Magic, New Mexico soon, they'll be vulnerable to marauders, thieves, and worst of all, tourists. Trouble is, his grandfather died before telling him the secret, and Idrián is the only dreamwalk warrior left. Except for the stunning dancer he saw only once and can't forget. Riya Sanobal, mostly human dancer in Denver, is about to be named artistic director of a dance company. She can't stop thinking about the sexy, eagle-footed warrior she's been dreaming about for weeks. Especially since she has to deal with with an obnoxious visiting star and a big donor with an off-the-charts sleaze factor. When Idrián's grandfather insists they must drive to Denver to protect the dancer, finding her turns out to be the easy part. A powerful, greedy demon wants to invite more of his kind to town to make the world an all-you-can-eat buffet. He needs a dancer to do it, and he's targeted Riya. If the discovers Riya's gift for portal magic, he'll never let her go. Not if Idrián has anything to say about it. But even stealing Riya away and spiriting her to his New Mexico home won't save them if they can't figure out the secret of dreamwalk. In Graves Below is part of S.E. Smith's The Worlds of Magic, New Mexico, where creatures of fairy tales, myth, and nightmares are free to be themselves and find their happily ever after. - - - - - Note to Readers: This is a re-release of a story was originally published via the Magic, New Mexico worlds program. <><><> Keywords: paranormal romance, disabled veteran, magic, romantic, dancer, theatre, theater, demon, dreamwalk, shaman, Native American, Indian, ghost

To stay together, they'll have to escape prison, outsmart wizards, and solve the mystery of a magical sanctuary town. Skyla Chekal is in trouble. She’s a prisoner in an illegal underground auction house that sells magical creatures. If they learn she's a dire wolf with free magic, they'll hold a special high-roller sale just for her. She needs to keep her head down and escape, but she can’t because she smells someone who stirs her in the way only a true mate can. She can't leave without him. Siberian tiger shifter Nic Paletin can’t believe he’s found himself in a cage in an auction house run by wizards. As long as he continues to play dumb, he should be able to get out soon. But the intriguing smell of a woman who calls to his tiger has him tied up more than the shackles on his ankles. As turned on as Skyla is by Nic’s intoxicating presence, she knows they first have to survive long enough to get free. Unfortunately, threats continue to escalate. In their escape, Skyla is sent somewhere else, and Nic has no idea where or what trouble she might be in. He must find her before the wizards do, plus figure out how to work together if they’re going to crack the secrets of a mysterious new-old town. And they better hurry, because the greedy wizards not only know where they are, they're after the fabled treasures of this vulnerable sanctuary town. Continue the enthralling paranormal romance with Heart of a Dire Wolf, the third book in USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta's fun, action-filled, steamy-hot Ice Age Shifters™ series. - - - - - - - - - -The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5) ______________________ Series Keywords: paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, shifter series, bear shifter, wolf shifter, lion shifter, insta love romance, true mates, fated mates, elf, dragon, wyvern, fairy, ogre, psychic, dire wolf, prehistoric, Ice Age, sanctuary, coyote, magic, wizard, warlock, witch, charms, billionaire, ghosts, spy, agent, trucker, sheriff, oracle

A lonely bear shifter meets his mate. She’s running for her life and doesn’t have time for romance. Pregnant Jackie Breton just escaped from a corrupt feline pack intent on selling her half-shifter baby to the highest bidder. She’s smart, independent, and has a desperate plan to keep her baby safe: Get away from the pride as fast and far as possible. Trevor Hammond, prehistoric bear shifter, has been rejected by everyone in his life for… being born, basically. Well, except for the beloved aunt who raised him. He’s built a career as an independent trucker, but life would be much better with someone he can hold in his arms and claim as his own. When Jackie meets Trevor at a truck stop, his bear demands he help her. His aunt even calls with a dire warning: Get Jackie to the magical sanctuary town in Wyoming before she’s killed. Jackie thinks he’s sexy as hell, but too good to be true. She doesn’t trust shifters. With the feline pride hot on her trail, however, Trevor and the quirky town of Kotoyeesinay might be her only chance for survival. Even Trevor’s indomitable bear may be no match for the dangerous enemy seeking retribution. Discover the secret world of magic and true mates in Shifter Mate Magic, the first book in USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta's fun, action-filled, steamy-hot Ice Age Shifters™ series. - - - - - - - - - - The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5) _______________ Series Keywords: Free, paranormal romance, paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, shifter series, bear shifter, wolf shifter, lion shifter, insta love romance, true mates, fated mates, elf, dragon, wyvern, fairy, ogre, psychic, dire wolf, prehistoric, Ice Age, sanctuary, coyote, magic, wizard, warlock, witch, charms, billionaire, ghosts, spy, agent, trucker, sheriff, oracle

The magical world stands on the brink of war, unless two extraordinary shifters can bridge the gulf between them. Dire wolf shifter and Shifter Tribunal agent Rayne Chekal poses as a prisoner to take down an illegal auction house that trafficks in shifters. Arvik Inuktan, agent for the Wizard Imperium and secret mythic shifter, infiltrated the auction staff with the same mission objective. Rayne finds him sexy as hell, but confusing. Her inner wolf says they’re in the mating dance, but to her, it feels more like a flailing tumble down the stairs. Arvik finds her irresistible, smart, and gorgeous. His inner beasts say Rayne is their mate, but he realizes he must track down his dark, forgotten past if he hopes to have a future with her. However, when the auction house falls, they open a whole new can of worms. War is coming. Separated, they must figure out what they can do to stop this, and hope the other can forgive them for the choices they’re forced to make. When Rayne and Arvik meet on the battlefield, can they overcome their differences and work together to stop the evil, or will this war engulf the magical world? Continue the enthralling paranormal romance with Dire Wolf Wanted, the fourth book in USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta's fun, action-filled, steamy-hot Ice Age Shifters™ series. Note to readers: Dire Wolf Wanted is a complete story with an HEA and no cliffhanger, but your reading experience will be enhanced if you've read Shift of Destiny and Heart of a Dire Wolf first. - - - - - - - - - - The Ice Age Shifters series: • Shifter Mate Magic (Book 1) • Shift of Destiny (Book 2) • Heart of a Dire Wolf (Book 3) • Dire Wolf Wanted (Book 4) • Shifter's Storm (Book 5) ______________________ Series Keywords: paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, shifter series, bear shifter, wolf shifter, lion shifter, true mates, fated mates, elf, dragon, wyvern, fairy, ogre, psychic, dire wolf, prehistoric, Ice Age, sanctuary, coyote, magic, wizard, warlock, witch, charms, billionaire, ghosts, spy, agent, trucker, sheriff, oracle

An injured veterinarian and a cyborg with unusual pets must join forces to save their town. The vast Central Galactic Concordance strictly prohibits genetic experimentation and alteration of humans on any of its 500 member planets. Animals aren’t so lucky. On a frontier planet, veterinarian Bethnee Bakonin made a home for herself in the frozen north. Her minder talent for healing all kinds of animals would ordinarily assure her success, but her unwilling stint in the shady pet trade industry left her damaged and scared. She works around her limitations as best she can, and rescues pet trade castoffs. “Volunteered” for a black-box research project, elite forces Jumper Axur Tragon now has dangerous experimental tech in his cybernetic limbs. He escaped and crash-landed a stolen freighter in the northern mountains of a frontier planet, only to discover a secret shipment of designer pets was part of the cargo. Determined to do right by them, he enlists reluctant Bethnee’s aid in caring for them—a definite challenge, considering Bethnee is terrified of him. When greedy mercenaries come raiding, can Axur and Bethnee work together to overcome their limitations, with help from their unusual pets, and save the day? It's a deadly adventure—with pets—in the fringes of space. Grab your copy of Pet Trade today! - - - - - Series note: Pet Trade is a standalone story in the Central Galactic Concordance series timeline. It originally appeared in the USA TODAY bestselling anthology Embrace the Romance: Pets in Space 2. * * * * * * * * * * * "...a poignant romance… I loved watching as these two individuals start to heal, and find love together.” -- Kathy Andrico - KathysReviewCorner.com --------------------------------------------- The Central Galactic Concordance series: • Last Ship Off Polaris-G (Book 1) • Overload Flux (Book 2) • Minder Rising (Book 3) • Zero Flux (Book 3.5) • Pico's Crush (Book 5) • Jumper's Hope (Book 6) Extra stories with romance, pirates, and pets: • Pet Trade • Cats of War • Galactic Search and Rescue • Escape from Nova Nine ------------------------------------------------------------ KEYWORDS: Cyborg, veterinarian, futuristic, empire, frontier, mercenaries, cats, dogs, pets, genetic engineering, science fiction romance