After Dark: The Darkest Angel / Shadow Hunter

A timeless seduction A unique temptation And a whole world of dark desires...

From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter

The Darkest Angel

Winged warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he's never known desire - until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation. He may try to evade her attempts, but even the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only so long...

And from debut author Kait Ballenger

Shadow Hunter

Vampire hunter Damon Brock's first assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New York, a city crawling with the undead. But he isn't the only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is fierce and ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family - and she works solo. But being alone is no longer so desirable when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf. As they work to massacre the local covens, the line between good and evil blurs when they are forced to decide between their lifelong beliefs... and their newfound hearts.

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Release date: December 2013

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Gena Showalter

Some writers flirt with the dark. Gena Showalter moves in, lights a few candles, and invites desire to sit at the table with danger.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, she grew up devouring fairy tales, horror stories, and anything that hinted at worlds beyond the ordinary. That early appetite for the fantastical shaped a career built on paranormal romance and fantasy fiction where love is rarely safe and power always demands a price. She sold her first novel in her twenties, and from there her output became almost legendary, more than a hundred books spanning adult paranormal romance, young adult fantasy, urban fantasy, and contemporary romance.

Her breakout success came with the Lords of the Underworld series, a bold concept that introduced immortal warriors cursed with the demons of Pandora’s box. In these bestselling paranormal romance novels, ancient mythology collides with modern passion. The heroes are scarred, emotionally guarded, and often tormented by literal inner demons. The heroines are no less formidable. What gives the series its staying power is not just the supernatural premise, but the emotional intensity. Themes of redemption, trauma, loyalty, and forbidden love pulse through every installment, grounding the fantasy in raw human need.

Showalter’s creative range extends beyond immortal warriors. The Alien Huntress and Otherworld Assassins series weave science fiction elements into high-heat romance, while her young adult titles, including the White Rabbit Chronicles and the Everlife trilogy, reimagine classic motifs with darker stakes. In Alice in Zombieland, for example, she transforms a familiar childhood tale into a gritty battle against the undead, layered with grief and self-discovery. The tonal shift from adult romance to YA fantasy feels intentional rather than strategic, as though she is exploring different emotional frequencies of the same core question, how do we survive love and loss in a dangerous world.

A frequent presence on The New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, her novels have been translated widely and embraced by an international audience of fantasy romance readers. She has received nominations for major romance awards, and her YA work has earned recognition from readers’ choice programs, a testament to her ability to cross age categories without losing her voice.

That voice is distinct. Showalter writes with intensity and immediacy. Her characters often teeter between vulnerability and ferocity, and her worlds shimmer with magic while remaining emotionally grounded. She does not shy away from darkness, but she rarely leaves her characters there. Even in the most brutal battles or emotionally fraught relationships, there is a current of hope, a belief that connection can be transformative.

Still based in Oklahoma, she balances a prolific writing schedule with family life and a love for rescue animals. That grounded domestic reality stands in sharp contrast to the immortal warriors and apocalyptic landscapes she creates, yet it may be part of the secret. The extraordinary feels more believable when anchored in something real.

For readers searching for paranormal romance packed with myth, passion, and high-stakes fantasy, Gena Showalter’s books offer worlds where love is fierce, magic is dangerous, and no heart emerges unchanged.