Night Embrace is the third book in the Dark Hunter series written by paranormal romance author Sherrilyn Kenyon. It was released on July 1, 2003.

Talon, a Celt Dark Hunter, preferred to be alone. He was forever cursed to cause death to those he loved and cared about; so the only solution was to get away from everyone and never let anyone get too close. He had already lost the people he cared about once; so he would rather not have a repeat performance. His heart couldn’t take it. Now he had settled in the New Orleans bayou, content with the quiet and simple life. Now his life is all about controlling his emotions and keeping the Daimons from killing the humans. [...]

This is the first book in the Midnight series by paranormal romance author Lara Adrian.

Lucan Thorne, a Breed warrior, would do what is necessary to protect the Breed, its people and their secrets. The world has no idea they exist and he wants to keep it that way. Even though his warriors had Breedmates of their own, he has no plans of finding one for himself. He was already hanging on the edge and wouldn’t want to take someone else down with him. Fighting a battle on the outside with the Rogues as well as inside himself, it was all about keeping things together. Another day of feeling his body slipping further and further into Bloodlust, he had no hope of [...]

“Tempted by Midnight” is the thirteenth book in the Midnight series by paranormal romance author Lara Adrian.

Lazaro Archer had lost everything twenty years ago. As he went out-of-town, he was unable to help the people of his Dark Haven. All had perished except for his one nephew. Even his beloved Breedmate, Eli, had died; killed so horribly that he didn’t want to remember. Even with all his power, he had failed them; those who he should have protected. What was left in this world, but to fight? He was a warrior now. Fighting for peace between humans and Breeds, he didn’t need any complications in his life. He was alone and he chose that [...]