Elder Races

Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison introduces Pia Giovanni, a half-human, half-Wyr woman who has survived by staying unnoticed in a world of dragons, shapeshifters, and ancient magic. When blackmail forces her to steal a single coin from the hoard of Dragos Cuelebre, the most feared dragon of the Wyrkind, she triggers a violent pursuit that pulls her into supernatural politics and the long-standing tensions with the Dark Fae. Dragos’s fury turns to fascination once he captures her, and their uneasy alliance blends enemies-to-lovers romance with urban fantasy intrigue. The novel balances sensual, adult relationships with power struggles, dangerous magic, and a strong focus on consent and autonomy as Pia refuses to surrender her independence.

Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison continues her urban fantasy world of Wyr and Fae with a focus on political upheaval and intense attraction. Thistle “Tricks” Periwinkle, long sheltered among the Wyr in New York after fleeing her murderous Dark Fae uncle, must now claim a dangerous throne that many would rather see her lose permanently. When an assassination attempt in Chicago exposes how vulnerable she is, Tiago Black Eagle, a thunder-and-lightning-wielding Wyr sentinel with a violent past and immense power, is assigned as her protector. Their uneasy alliance, marked by sharp banter, clashing tempers, and escalating desire, unfolds against a backdrop of supernatural courts, looming violence, and the question of whether either can trust the other as enemies close in.

Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison continues her Elder Races universe with a focus on Rune Ainissesthai, a Wyr sentinel bound by a dangerous bargain. When he goes to repay his debt to Vampyre Queen Carling, he finds her power unraveling and her court abandoned, as a supernatural illness known as the serpent’s kiss threatens her existence. Drawn into her struggle, Rune must navigate volatile magic, political tension, and escalating attraction as he helps Carling search for a cure. Blending urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and dragon shapeshifter lore, the novel centers on an enemies-to-lovers dynamic marked by violence, high stakes, and two formidable protagonists forced into uneasy reliance.

True Colors by Thea Harrison is an adult urban fantasy romance set in a modern world where Wyr shapeshifters, fae, and other supernatural beings live alongside humans. Alice Clark, a chameleon Wyr and schoolteacher, is drawn into a violent investigation when three of her friends are murdered in rapid succession. At the latest crime scene, she encounters Gideon Riehl, a wolf Wyr detective in the Violent Crime division, and recognizes him instantly as her destined mate. As evidence suggests a serial killer has returned to complete a deadly pattern and Alice appears to be the next target, the two must navigate their intense bond while racing against time to stop a supernatural predator.

Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison follows Grace Andreas, an exhausted young woman who unexpectedly inherits the mystical role of Oracle of Louisville after her sister’s death, along with guardianship of her two small nieces. Struggling with new prophetic powers, financial strain, and the demands of single caregiving, Grace has little patience for the politics of the Elder Races. Her life becomes even more complicated when Khalil, a powerful Djinn prince of Demonkind, insists on protecting the children and monitoring Grace’s activities. As their uneasy alliance develops amid urban fantasy intrigue, magic, and supernatural tensions, attraction grows between a stubborn human Oracle and an ancient, dangerous being who is unused to mortal limits.

Natural Evil by Thea Harrison is an adult urban fantasy novella set in a small Nevada town on the edge of the desert. Former military contractor Claudia Hunter stops to help what appears to be a dying dog and instead finds Luis Alvaraz, a badly injured Wyr shapeshifter trapped in his animal form. As she works with a wary local vet and uncovers signs of supernatural violence, Claudia becomes entangled in Luis’s unfinished business, including a corrupt sheriff and dangerous enemies closing in. Blending paranormal romance with elements of suspense, sandstorm-driven isolation, and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic, the story centers on two strong protagonists forced into uneasy trust while predators—both human and otherworldly—circle closer.

Devil's Gate by Thea Harrison is an urban fantasy romance novella set in a volatile, makeshift boomtown where supernatural law barely exists. Medusa coroner Seremela Telemar leaves her morgue for the first time in years when her impulsive niece disappears into this dangerous enclave, forcing Seremela to rely on both her lethal snakes and her professional composure. She is joined by vampyre attorney Duncan Turner, whose cool strategic mind and predatory strength become essential once they discover the niece faces execution at dawn. As Seremela and Duncan navigate a landscape of magical violence, shifting alliances, and rising attraction, the story blends paranormal investigation, enemies-to-lovers tension, and high-stakes rescue in a world of dragons, fae, and other Elder Races.

Hunter's Season by Thea Harrison is an adult paranormal romance novella set in the world of the Dark Fae, where court politics, magic, and assassination intersect. Xanthe, once an undercover operative and killer, is reassigned as a palace guard to Queen Niniane after her covert identity is exposed, placing her in frequent contact with Chancellor Aubrey Riordan. Still recovering from an assassination attempt linked to the same conspiracy that destroyed his marriage and nearly toppled the court, Aubrey struggles with broken trust and lingering physical weakness. As Xanthe protects him in increasingly dangerous circumstances, including an isolated retreat and the presence of a magical Tarot deck, their guarded alliance deepens into a fraught attraction shaped by violence, loyalty, and the shadows of past betrayal.

Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison continues the Elder Races series with a focus on political tension, magical conflict, and a seasoned central couple. Half-human, half-Wyr Pia Giovanni travels south while pregnant to negotiate a fragile peace with the Elves, testing her strength and independence away from her powerful mate. In New York, dragon shifter Dragos Cuelebre oversees the violent Sentinel Games to secure new lieutenants and assert Wyr dominance in a dangerous supernatural landscape. As threats escalate around Pia’s mission, their already strained bond faces new pressure, blending adult romance with urban fantasy, shapeshifter lore, and fae intrigue.

The Wicked by Thea Harrison is an adult urban fantasy romance set within the Elder Races world, following a dangerous mission to relocate a priceless magical library. Olivia, a rare-magic-book specialist, joins an expedition to a remote Other land, where the collection of a powerful Vampyre sorceress must be cataloged and transported under strict security. Sebastian Hale, an owl Wyr and head of security, is drawn to Olivia even as he struggles with a curse that is steadily stealing his sight. As tensions rise, political stakes sharpen, and violence threatens the team from within, their uneasy alliance deepens into an enemies-to-lovers connection shaped by magic, duty, and the risk of betrayal.

Kinked by Thea Harrison continues the Elder Races urban fantasy series with a focus on two volatile Wyr Sentinels locked in a bitter feud. Harpy warrior Aryal is convinced that fellow Sentinel Quentin Caeravorn has a criminal past he has never answered for, and her relentless pursuit drives them both to make dangerous promises. Ordered by Dragos to investigate the abandoned Elven realm of Numenlaur, they are forced into close quarters where their hostility shifts into intense, explicit attraction. As they uncover a genuine supernatural threat involving magic, dragons, and fae politics, Aryal and Quentin must decide whether their violent, enemies-to-lovers bond can become a functional alliance before it endangers the wider Wyr world.

Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison returns to the Elder Races world with a shorter, adventure-focused story centered on Dragos Cuelebre, his mate Pia, and their young son. Hoping for a rare break from power struggles and supernatural politics, the Wyr family travels to Bermuda, where a hunt for submerged ancient treasure quickly complicates their plans. As Liam’s unusual Wyr powers emerge earlier than expected, Dragos must balance his role as ruthless dragon and protective father while navigating magical threats, pirates, and dangerous waters. The novella blends urban fantasy and paranormal romance elements, with a strong male protagonist, flashes of violence, and a playful tone that still acknowledges the risks of their supernatural lives.

In Pia Saves the Day, Thea Harrison returns to the Elder Races world as Pia and Dragos relocate their rapidly growing, magically gifted son Liam to upstate New York, hoping for privacy and safety. The rural setting briefly offers freedom for their Wyr natures, until a sudden accident leaves dragon-shifter Dragos gravely injured and stripped of his memories. Without his bond to Pia, Dragos’s most dangerous instincts surface, turning him into a potential threat rather than a protector. As supernatural tensions rise, Pia must rely on her own strength and resourcefulness to face one of the most formidable forces in Elder Races history and fight for her mate, her child, and their fragile new home.

Night's Honor by Thea Harrison follows Tess, a human fugitive seeking protection in a world ruled by Elder Races, magic, and supernatural politics. To survive, she enters the Nightkind demesne as a candidate to serve Xavier del Torro, a powerful Vampyre and the trusted enforcer of the Nightkind King. As Tess trains for a dangerous role that demands obedience, courage, and discretion, she must confront both Xavier’s predatory nature and his strict personal code. Blending urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and elements of enemies to lovers tension, the novel centers on Tess’s struggle to stay alive when the violent secrets of her past threaten her new position and fragile sense of safety.

Midnight's Kiss by Thea Harrison returns to the Elder Races world with an urban fantasy romance centered on political conflict and old wounds. Julian, the Nightkind King and a powerful vampire, is locked in a dangerous power struggle with Justine, a ruthless member of his own council. When Melisande, daughter of the Light Fae Queen and Julian’s former lover, is abducted as a bargaining chip, both she and Julian are captured and forced into close quarters behind enemy lines. As they attempt to outwit their captor and survive violent supernatural intrigue involving vampires, fae, and magic, they must also confront the unresolved anger and attraction that complicate their uneasy alliance.

Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison follows dragon-shifter Dragos Cuelebre, Lord of the Wyr, as he travels to Washington, D.C. for a high-stakes peace summit between the Elder Races and human leaders. Known more for raw power than diplomacy, Dragos must rely on his mate Pia to navigate political maneuvering, social events, and fragile alliances where a wrong word can be as dangerous as magic or claws. When the human spouse of a key politician is murdered, suspicion falls on them, forcing Dragos and Pia into a tense investigation that blends paranormal intrigue with urban fantasy politics. This adult novella in the Elder Races series combines supernatural romance, shapeshifter tensions, and escalating violence in a compact, 40,000-word story that also sets up future events for their family.

In Pia Does Hollywood, Thea Harrison moves her Elder Races world to Los Angeles, where Pia Cuelebre reluctantly honors a political agreement to spend a week with Light Fae Queen Tatiana. Dragos Cuelebre, dragon shifter and Lord of the Wyr, refuses to leave his mate unguarded and follows her to California in secret. When an old adversary unleashes a devastating attack on the Light Fae, the couple is drawn into a violent supernatural conflict that endangers both human magic-users and Elder Races alike. As they work alongside the Fae court to contain the threat, Pia and Dragos face exposed weaknesses, strained alliances, and the risk that their most private truths will be revealed.

Shadow's End by Thea Harrison continues her Elder Races universe with a darker, more intimate urban fantasy focus. Graydon, a gryphon and First Sentinel of the Wyr, and Beluviel, consort to the Elven High Lord, have spent two centuries bound by a dangerous secret bargain with the Djinn Malphas after trying to save her stepson. As the supernatural debt finally comes due, they must confront both Malphas’s ruthless power and the forbidden attraction that has grown between them. The novel blends adult paranormal romance with political tension, shapeshifter lore, and violent stakes, following two strong protagonists who risk their positions, their lives, and their hard-won self-control for a chance at freedom.

The Chosen by Thea Harrison is a fantasy romance novella set in a world of gods, magic, and looming war. Wulfgar Hahn, feared as the Wolf of Braugne, arrives at Camaeline Abbey seeking answers and vengeance for his brother’s death, only to encounter Lily, the secretive Chosen of the hearth goddess Camael. While Lily hides her true identity behind the guise of a modest priestess, an assassination attempt forces her to confront both her prophetic visions and her growing attraction to this dangerous soldier. As political tensions rise and winter festivities mask supernatural maneuvering, their enemies-to-lovers relationship must withstand clashing duties, violent conflict, and the demands of divine powers.

Planet Dragos by Thea Harrison continues the Elder Races saga with an urban fantasy set partly in Las Vegas, where magic, dragons, and fae politics collide. Pia, heavily pregnant and exhausted, travels with Dragos to attend Rune and Carling’s wedding, only to be abducted when an old enemy targets the dragon shifter known as the Great Beast. As death magic spreads through the city and supernatural factions maneuver for advantage, Dragos unleashes his full power to recover his mate and protect their growing family. The novella blends adult paranormal romance with violent confrontations, a dominant male protagonist, and the tension of enemies who underestimate how far a dragon will go when someone crosses him.

The Unseen by Thea Harrison continues the story of dragon lord Dragos and his mate Pia as they leave the Wyr demesne in New York to build a new home in the supposedly uninhabited Other land of Rhyacia. What begins as an idyllic fresh start for their family and allies quickly turns ominous when unexplained phenomena, structural failures, and whispered references to “the unseen” disturb the settlement. As Dragos and Pia probe deeper, they uncover evidence of a hidden presence, an ancient and predatory power tied to Rhyacia’s buried history. Blending adult urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and shapeshifter lore, this installment escalates the danger around a strong central couple and ends on a deliberate cliffhanger.

The Adversary by Thea Harrison concludes the Unseen storyline with a focus on Dragos and Pia as they relocate to the Other land of Rhyacia, hoping for a safer life for their family and infant son. Their new realm’s apparent peace hides an ancient, disembodied power that attacks through possession and psychological manipulation rather than open combat. As a dragon shapeshifter used to physical confrontation, Dragos must adapt to an enemy that can infiltrate minds, turn loved ones into threats, and undermine every bond of trust. The novel blends adult urban fantasy, supernatural politics, and intense romance with an enemies-to-lovers edge, emphasizing a strong male protagonist forced to confront both violence and vulnerability.