Dance with the Devil

Dance with the Devil by Megan Derr follows Chris White, an unconventional detective working in an urban fantasy world crowded with demons, vampires, witches, goblins, and other supernatural beings. As a paranormal investigator with his own unusual origins, Chris takes on only the most intriguing cases, from bizarre magical rituals to dangerous runaway vampires and confrontations with powerful sorcerers. The novel blends fantasy, mystery, and romance with LGBT themes as Chris navigates both professional threats and personal entanglements. Across his investigations, he is drawn steadily closer to the most perilous figure of all: a demon lord who may be his greatest challenge.

Dance in the Dark by Megan Derr is an urban fantasy mystery centered on Johnnie Desrosiers, a reserved and striking man who grew up in a household shaped by vampires and loss. Orphaned at nine when his parents were murdered by a frenzied vampire, he was taken in by the vampire’s husband and raised amid magic, demons, and the paranormal. As an adult, Johnnie works as a translator of ancient grimoires and an investigator of occult puzzles, moving through a world of sorcery and supernatural politics. When his friend Rostislav brings him what appears to be a straightforward case, the investigation quietly unravels secrets about Johnnie’s past, his identity, and the dangerous ties that bind him to the magical and romantic entanglements of his chosen family.

Shield of the Dragon by Megan Derr continues an urban fantasy world of demons, dragons, vampires, and dangerous magic, centering on three men whose lives keep colliding under lethal pressure. Ken, exhausted after dismantling two criminal syndicates, struggles with constant assassination attempts and the fading warmth of a romance he thought was finally real. Amr, focused on relocating his clan and caring for his dragon, tries to protect his Steward while hoping their tentative relationship can survive the chaos. Diamond, a cursed former hitman bound to the Cambry Syndicate, is pulled further into the paranormal underworld when a routine retrieval job entangles him with powers and loyalties he barely understands.

Fresh Meat by Megan Derr follows Deacon, a weary but capable Captain of the Guard for the vampire Clan Mordred, who has held his post since inheriting it after his mother’s murder. Hoping for rest in middle age, he is instead confronted with a string of disappearances that seem tied to goblins and the darker corners of his urban fantasy world. With the local sorcerer absent, Deacon must rely on Wyatt, a young alchemist whose unconventional magic, troublesome streak, and unsettlingly attractive presence complicate the investigation. The novel blends paranormal mystery, demon and goblin lore, and a slow-building gay romance as Deacon navigates both political danger and unexpected desire.

Twilight by Megan Derr follows Neirin du Lac, a dragon rider long exiled from the clans, who has built a quiet, content life with his dragon Troyes, his lover Barra, and their close companions Devlin and Midnight. That stability fractures when Avalon Pendragon, prince of the dragon clans and Neirin’s former friend and almost-lover, arrives seeking help with a dangerous theft that threatens clan power. Drawn back into clan politics and perilous magic, Neirin and his allies confront enemies willing to kill for what they have stolen. As the conflict deepens, this fantasy romance explores loyalty, lingering desire, and the cost of choosing between a hard-won present and an unresolved past.

Dance in the Storm by Megan Derr continues the story of Sable Brennus, the immortal Prince of Storms, a demon whose long life, formidable magic, and extensive grimoires make him a central figure in the paranormal world. When both past and present enemies move against him, their schemes threaten not only Sable but also powerful allies such as the Prince of Dragons and the son of Death. As tensions escalate across this urban fantasy landscape of demons, vampires, and other supernatural forces, Sable and his consort must navigate shifting alliances, deadly rivalries, and high-stakes magic. The novel blends fantasy, mystery, and gay romance in a setting where survival demands more than raw power.

Night-blooming Hearts by Megan Derr is an urban fantasy romance set in a paranormal world of vampires, necromancers, and sorcerers. Phoenix, once a celebrated nightwalker, traded his beauty for power and now lives as an outcast, working as a necromancer for sorcerer Jackie Black and the infamous Clan Mordred. When his estranged brother arrives seeking help with a dangerous blackmail scheme, Phoenix is drawn into a mystery that entangles family loyalties, old wounds, and the one offer he cannot ignore. Featuring a gay romance between a self-loathing vampire and the man determined to challenge his beliefs about love, this standalone entry in the Carnival of Mysteries series includes a visit to Errante Ame’s shifting, multiverse-traveling carnival.