Lindsay J. Pryor

For vengeance - would you trust a vampire? For justice - could you betray your family? For love - are you ready to question everything you believe in? Gifted with the ability to read the shadows of 'third species' beings, Caitlin Parish is the Vampire Control Unit's most powerful agent. Despite that, her mission to hunt down Kane Malloy - a master vampire - comes with a death wish. Many have tried, but few have survived. For Caitlin, tracking Kane is about more than just professional reputation. With her parents both mysteriously killed 7 years apart to the day, Caitlin knows that without Kane's help she is next. She has four days to make a deal with the wicked, the irresistible, the treacherous Kane Malloy. The vampire who despises everything she stands for. Or die. Blood Shadows is book one in the Blackthorn series, brought to you by Lindsay J. Pryor - a British Paranormal Romance author who writes dark, intense and passionate stories. Lindsay's trademark powerful vampire heroes and utterly combustible sensual romances have earned Lindsay comparisons with both J.R Ward and Sherrilyn Kenyon. Praise for Lindsay: "An intoxicating blend of danger and sensuality - Lindsay J. Pryor easily earns a place alongside Paranormal Romance's best writers!" Michele Hauf "An incredible voice for paranormal." Rhyannon Byrd

Blood Shadows

"She was supposed to kill vampires, not save them. Those were the rules. That was the lore." A rare and powerful witch whose blood is lethal to vampires, Leila has always viewed her serryn abilities as a curse. After seeing her mother slaughtered as a child, Leila longs for a safe, quiet life. That wish is shattered by Caleb Dehain - a vampire with a dark past and a darker heart. The most feared serryn hunter of his generation, Caleb now needs the help of one of the witches he despises to save his dying brother. A serryn who has no reason to help him. Except that he has her sister. Caleb and Leila are each other's worst nightmare - but the slow-burning spark of attraction between them is undeniable. Will Leila's blood be his damnation? Or could her kiss be his salvation? 'a shining, brilliant new talent in the paranormal genre.' CC MacKenzie 'Earns a place alongside Paranormal Romance's best writers' Michele Hauf Combining sizzling passion and dark, sinfully seductive vampire heroes, Lindsay J. Pryor's writing is an exciting new find for those who love paranormal romance and urban fantasy. If you're a fan of J.R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kelley Armstrong, Christine Feehan, Kresley Cole or Felicity Heaton then you'll love Lindsay J. Pryor's books too. Blood Roses is book two in the Blackthorn series, following the critically acclaimed Blood Shadows. Find out more about Blackthorn at lindsayjpryor.com

Blood Roses

'Vampires might bite, honey, but lycans tear.' Jask Tao, lycan leader, rules his pack with absolute dedication and demands the same loyalty in return. In the world of Blackthorn, where respect is a rare commodity, Jask has earned his - few dare to cross him, and fewer survive to tell the tale. When he captures Sophia, a rare serryn witch whose blood is lethal to vampires, Jask knows just how valuable she can be. Despite her fiery nature, he also can't shake the feelings that she rouses in him - feelings that he thought died along with Ellen, his mate. Sophia knows she has to escape from Jask's lycan compound - and fast. Inheriting her sister's serryn powers can only mean one thing - that her family is at risk. She'll have to get past the dangerously attractive Jask first but, scarred by memories of her mother's murder, Sophia won't ever give up. Sparks fly between Jask and Sophia but, as both her family and the pack come under threat, they might just need each other if they, and their loved ones, are going to stay alive... In this thrillingly sensual novel, Lindsay J. Pryor returns to the shadowy dystopian world of Blackthorn, where tensions are rising, the risks are high, and the most powerful loves are formed in the face of great danger. If you're a fan of J.R Ward, Jeaniene Frost, Kelley Armstrong, Christine Feehan, Kresley Cole or Felicity Heaton then you'll love Lindsay J. Pryor's books too. Praise for Lindsay J. Pryor 'I am officially addicted to this series. Why, you ask? Because Lindsay Pryor is my kind of fearless author. She isn't afraid to "go there," to create characters and situations that challenge me as a reader.' The Demon Librarian 'Not only are Pryor's characters and fathomlessly dark love stories fabulous, but her continual world building of Blackthorn blows me away.' Gravetells.com 'A shining, brilliant new talent in the Paranormal genre ' CC MacKenzie 'She writes paranormal romance mixed with urban fantasy the way I like it - clever world-building, intense characters and no easy options for them to take.' Nocturnal Book Reviews

Blood Torn

'There are guardian angels, and there are monsters with wings' Caitlin Parish should have been the last person to fall for a vampire. A member of the Vampire Control Unit, her relationship with master vampire Kane Malloy had explosive consequences. Caitlin's colleagues count her as the enemy. And now she's going back. Kane has made powerful enemies of his own - and is being targeted by the head of the Global Council, Sirius Throme. With the stakes higher than ever before, Kane knows caring for Caitlin makes him vulnerable. Worse, her decision to return to VCU feels like betrayal. With Throme threatening to tear Blackthorn apart, and the prophesied vampire leader finally revealed, Kane and Caitlin must both fight with everything they have to stop an all out war. But they're fighting on opposite sides... Right when she needs him most, Caitlin makes a shocking discovery about Kane. Has he been playing her all along? And can she trust him with her life when he won't even trust her with the truth? The choice Caitlin makes will change the game in Blackthorn forever. BLOOD DARK is book 5 of 8 in the Blackthorn Paranormal Romance series. What readers are saying about Lindsay J. Pryor... 'I don't think I have read such a finely executed dark PNR world before...This series truly surprised me. I didn't think I would love it that much or be intrigued by it. I couldn't stop thinking about these books once I was done with them... The world-building is spectacular. The characters are enthralling and addicting... Plain fabulousness.' Gaga Over Books 'I am completely enthralled with this paranormal series. You get so wrapped up in the story and characters that you lose track of time... This is one of my favorite series so far this year!' Paranormal Book Club 'This is a paranormal universe like none you have encountered before... There are stories that are so powerful, so intense that I do not believe anyone should warn you about what is to come... I truly do feel that if you love the Paranormal genre and have not yet discovered Lindsay J. Pryor or these novels then you need to read them, experience them firsthand.' Keeper Bookshelf 'I am officially addicted to this series. Why, you ask? Because Lindsay Pryor is my kind of fearless author. She isn't afraid to "go there," to create characters and situations that challenge me as a reader.' The Demon Librarian

Blood Dark

‘This series just went through the roof. Ms. Pryor has kept her Blackthorn series dark, gritty and romantic, only now it’s also an action packed thriller. Big Little Sister Blog ‘I think what is inside of you triggers the worst of me’ Sophia McKay has always had a reckless streak, but falling for lycan leader, Jask Tao, gave her something to live for. Now, cursed with a serryn bloodline, a darkness inside Phia is awakening. A darkness she knows could prove deadly to those she loves most. Approaching a blue moon, Jask Tao and his pack are living close to the edge, due to a delay getting the herbs required to stop their morphing. Worse still, the growing strength of Phia’s serryn powers are dangerously provoking the lycan in Jask. At a time when Jask and Phia need each other more than ever, their very passion has become a poison that puts both their lives at risk. With Sirius Throme, leader of the Global Council, on the verge of invading Blackthorn – working together is the only chance of survival. But Jask is holding on to a secret that could just blow everything apart. And so is Phia. Will the truth destroy them all? A thrilling, action-packed and sinfully seductive paranormal read – where passions in Blackthorn ignite. The Blackthorn series reading order: 1.BLOOD SHADOWS 2.BLOOD ROSES 3.BLOOD TORN 4.BLOOD DEEP 5.BLOOD DARK 6. BLOOD INSTINCT 7. BLOOD BOUND What readers are saying about Blood Instinct ‘Wow wow wow, she has done it again! …If you haven't already read this series, and are a fan of paranormal books, I have just one question for you. Why haven't you read this series yet??!!… my all time favourite book series ever.’ Fiona’s Book Reviews ‘The highly anticipated sixth book in the Blackthorn series WILL HAVE YOUR MIND RACING AND YOUR HEART IN YOUR THROAT!’ My Bookworm Blogger ‘I'm still kind of reeling from shock … jaw-dropping!’ Just Talking About Books ‘The previous books had readers swimming in Lindsay J. Pryor’s world, this time Blackthorn completely submerges you. Where her last book had my heart pounding and made me all sweaty, Blood Instinct is brain scrambling and gut wrenching. A week later, I’m still looking for the factory reset button. Big Little Sister Blog ‘Quite frankly, open up a Lindsay J Pryor book, and you’re opening up a three-dimensional feast for the senses and if you’re going to step into that world, well, you’d better be prepared to start running because the action in Blackthorn never stops … if you want an intoxicating read that will leave you breathless and reeling for days afterwards, then Blood Instinct is the book for you.’ Lindsey Clarke ‘If you enjoy dark paranormal tales, then the world of Blackthorn is where you’ll want to visit with the latest novel in this series, Blood Instinct. I don’t think I could recommend this story or this series highly enough. Once you’ve stepped into Blackthorn you’re hooked for life.’ What readers are saying about Lindsay J. Pryor ‘I am completely enthralled with this paranormal series. You get so wrapped up in the story and characters that you lose track of time… This is one of my favorite series so far this year!’ Paranormal Book Club ‘I don’t think I have read such a finely executed dark PNR world before … The world-building is spectacular. The characters are enthralling and addicting… Plain fabulousness.’ Gaga Over Books

Blood Instinct

"I truly do feel that if you love the Paranormal genre and have not yet discovered Lindsay J. Pryor or these novels then you need to read them, experience them first hand." Keeper Bookshelf A spin-off from the bestselling Blackthorn series by Lindsay J. Pryor, set in Lowtown, the neighbouring district to Blackthorn. The product of a brutal class system, the dark, gritty world of Lowtown will grip you and never let you go. Every few days the handsome stranger comes into the café in Lowtown for an hour a time. Most of the time he keeps himself to himself - one drink and he leaves. Sometimes people meet with him but about what remains elusive, the edge of mystery and danger adding to his allure. Not that Ember is allowed to think about him. She's finally on the cusp of gaining her citizenship and escaping Lowtown for good, so she can't be seen to be involved with a vampire - evidence of one single bite would be the end of her prospects. But when those prospects are rocked by her links to the district's dark underbelly, the stranger she must avoid could be her absolution - and she could be his . . . "An incredible voice for paranormal." Rhyannon Byrd "Dark, disturbing, enthralling, breath taking." Passionate About Books

A Lowtown novel

Haven

‘There are guardian angels, and there are monsters with wings’ Caitlin Parish should have been the last person to fall for a vampire. A member of the Vampire Control Unit, her relationship with master vampire Kane Malloy had explosive consequences. Caitlin’s colleagues count her as the enemy. And now she’s going back. Kane has made powerful enemies of his own – and is being targeted by the head of the Global Council, Sirius Throme. With the stakes higher than ever before, Kane knows caring for Caitlin makes him vulnerable. Worse, her decision to return to VCU feels like betrayal. With Throme threatening to tear Blackthorn apart, and the prophesied vampire leader finally revealed, Kane and Caitlin must both fight with everything they have to stop an all out war. But they’re fighting on opposite sides… Right when she needs him most, Caitlin makes a shocking discovery about Kane. Has he been playing her all along? And can she trust him with her life when he won’t even trust her with the truth? The choice Caitlin makes will change the game in Blackthorn forever. The Blackthorn series reading order: 1.BLOOD SHADOWS 2.BLOOD ROSES 3.BLOOD TORN 4.BLOOD DEEP 5.BLOOD DARK 6. BLOOD INSTINCT 7. BLOOD BOUND What readers are saying about Lindsay J. Pryor… ‘I don’t think I have read such a finely executed dark PNR world before…This series truly surprised me. I didn’t think I would love it that much or be intrigued by it. I couldn’t stop thinking about these books once I was done with them… The world-building is spectacular. The characters are enthralling and addicting… Plain fabulousness.’ Gaga Over Books ‘I am completely enthralled with this paranormal series. You get so wrapped up in the story and characters that you lose track of time… This is one of my favorite series so far this year!’ Paranormal Book Club ‘This is a paranormal universe like none you have encountered before… There are stories that are so powerful, so intense that I do not believe anyone should warn you about what is to come… I truly do feel that if you love the Paranormal genre and have not yet discovered Lindsay J. Pryor or these novels then you need to read them, experience them firsthand.’ Keeper Bookshelf ‘I am officially addicted to this series. Why, you ask? Because Lindsay Pryor is my kind of fearless author. She isn’t afraid to “go there”, to create characters and situations that challenge me as a reader.’ The Demon Librarian ‘Not only are Pryor’s characters and fathomlessly dark love stories fabulous, but her continual world building of Blackthorn blows me away.’ Gravetells.com

"Bad can feel good, Jessie. Bad can feel as good as it can get." The tattoos covering Eden Reece’s arm tell the tale of a con with an appetite for danger. Even so, arriving at The Circus – the criminal heart of Blackthorn – and demanding an audience with the notorious Pummel, is the sign of a death wish. Jessie knows that Eden is trouble. Serious trouble. Held captive by Pummel, despite her powers, she also knows how dangerous a game Eden is playing. Yet she can’t ignore a connection far deeper than the physical spark between them – because Jessie has seen Eden before... Jessie is the only one who can help Eden save those he loves. But as he uncovers her secrets one by one, he can’t ignore the emotions she stirs in him – feelings neither of them dare face. He risks death. If she trusts him, she risks a fate far worse. As Pummel’s twisted plans become clear, there’s no doubt all hell risks breaking out in Blackthorn. With time running out, together Jessie and Eden might be the only ones who can stop it. In a thrillingly sensual novel, the stakes in the dark world of Blackthorn just got higher. The Blackthorn series reading order: 1.BLOOD SHADOWS 2.BLOOD ROSES 3.BLOOD TORN 4.BLOOD DEEP 5.BLOOD DARK 6. BLOOD INSTINCT 7. BLOOD BOUND What readers are saying about Blackthorn… ‘oh so brilliant… Ms Pryor has done it again with this blistering series.’ 5/5 The Romance Cover ‘What a great addition to the series! Blood Deep is gritty, captivating, and richly illustrated, with an exciting plot and fascinating characters. This is the fourth instalment, but it can be read as a standalone, and is a must read for paranormal romance fans.’ 5/5 Moonrise Book Blog ‘Blood Deep was... How can I say it? It was brilliant like its predecessors’ 5/5 Gaga Over Books ‘I am officially addicted to this series. Why, you ask? Because Lindsay Pryor is my kind of fearless author. She isn’t afraid to “go there”, to create characters and situations that challenge me as a reader.’ The Demon Librarian ‘Not only are Pryor’s characters and fathomlessly dark love stories fabulous, but her continual world building of Blackthorn blows me away.’ Gravetells.com ‘A shining, brilliant new talent in the Paranormal genre!’ CC MacKenzie

Blood Deep

‘This. This book… It was perfect… My heart raced the entire way through! And oh, THE TENSION! THE TENSION!… I was more than broken… tears flow from my eyes… outstanding… phenomenal... Stunning.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Our love could save us both. Or it could destroy everything.’ Leila McKay is both blessed and cursed. Her potent serryn powers are growing stronger, but they come with a heavy price. And to prove her love for vampire leader Caleb, she needs to bring his murdered brother Jake back to life. The only way is to cast a spell no one has dared to attempt before, that could tear apart the fabric of time itself… But Caleb fears that treachery runs deep in Leila’s veins. Although the heat between them grows hotter by the second, Caleb’s past has left him with a hard heart and a mistrustful nature, and it was at her sister’s hands that Jake was killed… but with his brother’s life in the balance, giving in to his primal instincts is more tempting than ever. Time is running out for Caleb. In a matter of hours, Jake will be past the point of saving: and around them, all-out war rages in Blackthorn. With genetically modified lycans and vicious convicts roaming the streets, Sirius Throme at the Global Council has secret plans that threaten to devastate the whole district… and Leila is the only one powerful enough to save them all. But can Caleb really trust her? With countless lives at stake, will Leila and Caleb’s fierce attraction be strong enough to see them through the ultimate test? Or in unleashing the darkness within, will they destroy everything they hold dear? The explosive, action-packed conclusion to the utterly addictive Blackthorn series will leave fans of paranormal romance breathless. Blackthorn is an eight-book series with an overarching plot, so if you’re at the start of your Blackthorn journey, read BLOOD SHADOWS to discover how it all began… Readers have been left absolutely breathless by Blood Broken: ‘Incredible… wonderful… The ultimate emotional rollercoaster, with twists and turns you never see coming… A gripping story of epic proportions… I absolutely loved it… superb… worth so much more than the 5 stars I can give.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Five Platinum Diamond encrusted stars!!... Be still my very beating heart Blood Broken is absolutely fantastic!... I’m completely breathless.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘WOW just freaking WOW… enthralling, thrilling, spell-binding, captivating… so many twists… a huge roller coaster… I am just stumped for words… I am totally in awe of this awesome, amazing author… Five Humongous Stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I thought that this book was excellent!!... I was hooked right from the first few pages!... a brilliant story and I loved every page… I loved it… completely addictive!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Blood Broken took me on a rollercoaster of a ride… a heart-pounding, thrilling journey… amazing… loved every second… Highly highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘My favourite ever book series… electrifying.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I was glued to my Kindle… HOT character chemistry, mystery, lust, love, tears… I absolutely loved it… Highly recommend this book, this series and this author!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A definite 5 out of 5 stars!!... Utterly gripping finale!... An absolute page turner that I couldn’t put down… I cannot praise it enough… superb.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I absolutely LOVE this series… amazing… I just can’t put into words how much I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘If I could rate this book higher than 5 stars I would… I found myself constantly being wowed by the twists… An amazing book… Now I’m going to go take a lie down in a dark room and cry my eyes out!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A gripping vampire fantasy romance

Blood Broken

Combining sizzling passion and dark, sinfully seductive vampire heroes, Lindsay J. Pryor will have fans of J.R. Ward and K.F. Breene totally addicted. Discover the first three books in the bestselling Blackthorn series today. ‘The best series I have ever read.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A phenomenal series.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I am officially addicted.’ The Demon Librarian ‘Blows me away.’ Gravetells.com Blood Shadows Gifted with the ability to read the shadows of ‘third species’ beings, Caitlin Parish is the Vampire Control Unit’s most powerful agent. Despite that, her mission to hunt down Kane Malloy – a master vampire – comes with a death wish. Many have tried, but few have survived. For Caitlin, tracking Kane is about more than just professional reputation. With her parents both mysteriously killed 7 years apart to the day, Caitlin knows that without Kane’s help she is next. She has four days to make a deal with the wicked, the irresistible, the treacherous Kane Malloy. The vampire who despises everything she stands for. Or die. Blood Roses A rare and powerful witch whose blood is lethal to vampires, Leila has always viewed her serryn abilities as a curse. After seeing her mother slaughtered as a child, Leila longs for a safe, quiet life. That wish is shattered by Caleb Dehain – a vampire with a dark past and a darker heart. The most feared serryn hunter of his generation, Caleb now needs the help of one of the witches he despises to save his dying brother. Caleb and Leila are each other’s worst nightmare – but the slow-burning spark of attraction between them is undeniable. Will Leila’s blood be his damnation? Or could her kiss be his salvation? Blood Torn Jask Tao, lycan leader, rules his pack with absolute dedication and demands the same loyalty in return. When he captures Sophia, a rare serryn witch whose blood is lethal to vampires, Jask knows just how valuable she can be. Despite her fiery nature, he also can’t shake the feelings that she rouses in him. Sophia knows she has to escape from Jask’s lycan compound – and fast. Inheriting her sister’s serryn powers can only mean one thing – that her family is at risk. She’ll have to get past the dangerously attractive Jask first… Sparks fly between Jask and Sophia but, as both her family and the pack come under threat, they might just need each other if they, and their loved ones, are going to stay alive… Why readers are hooked on the world of Blackthorn: 'Blood Shadows honestly blew me away.’ GraveTells.com 'Blew my mind not only because the characters were emotionally intense and complex, but also the plot was a perfectly carved creation that’s twist and suspense kept me speechless.' Seeing Night Book Reviews ‘I couldn’t stop thinking about these books once I was done with them…The world-building is spectacular. The characters are enthralling and addicting… Plain fabulousness.’ Gaga Over Books 'If you’re looking for a new PNR series that has a dark world and complicated characters, then you'll want to grab a copy of this.' FictionVixen.com 'The push-pull dynamic between Caitlin and Kane is superb and quite possibly the best I've ever read... insanely hot romance... a deliciously twisted and exciting tale... I couldn't put it down.' TheDemonLibrarian.com – Janice ‘The chemistry between the two main characters sizzzzzzzles. If you love vamp romances, you'll want to read this one.' Vamp Chix

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