When
Archangel Michael discovers a demon pierced the veil into another
realm, he assigns his top warrior, Rayven Stone, to retrieve
her.
Desiree
Black is the fiery haired demon with stunning emerald eyes Rayven
can’t resist. And the one thing he never expected to do was to fall
in love.
Returning
to present day meant protecting Desiree from the cruel demon leader
who vows to punish her for disobeying him. What will Rayven have to
do to save her?
It’s
angel versus demon. Who will emerge the victor?
Charlene
writes Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense/Thrillers. She lives
on a farm outside of Colville, Washington.
She's
won the following books awards:
2020
Book Excellence Awards Finalist for Homecoming (Sterling Wood Series
Book 1)
2020
Literary Titan Silver Award for Blown Away (The Crimes of Passion
Series Book 2)
2021
Book Excellence Awards Finalist for Blown Away (The Crimes of Passion
Series Book 2)
2021
Book Excellence Awards Finalist for Awakened ( Circle of the Red
Scorpion Series - Book 5)
2021
Literary Titan Silver Award for Awakened ( Circle of the Red Scorpion
Series - Book 5)
She
is currently writing two paranormal romance series, Circle of the Red
Scorpion and Circle of the Red Scorpion World, and a romantic
suspense/thriller series, Sterling Wood. She also wrote a book for a
multi-author romantic suspense/crime thriller series, Crimes of
Passion, and several short stories for anthologies.
Books
have always been Charlene's passion. She started reading at an early
age and progressed to full-length books by age nine. The first
supernatural book series she read was Dark Shadows, and it sparked
her interest in all things paranormal, with a spicy touch of romance
mixed in for good measure. She also started writing poetry in grade
school and continues to do so today. Being an avid reader, the
consummate daydreamer, and an incurable romantic with a Cinderella
complex, she started creating her characters and storylines because
she realized she had her own stories to tell. She’s traveled the
world, crossed galaxies, traveled through time, and explored history
on the pages of books.
Besides
reading and writing, she also enjoys photography, travel, music,
great movies, and Elvis.
Party
girl, socialite, town slut, whore. Stephanie Xavier heard it all and
in the past, she chose to ignore it. She was an Xavier and played by
a different set of rules. But those rules were changed by a tragedy
she could never forget. Leaving her past behind, she attempts to live
a better life.
Craig
Bagwell, the sexy owner of the local pub, is part of Stephanie’s
past and her present. Craig was determined to control their
relationship on his terms and vowed to never let her know how he
really felt about her. Rich girls like her didn’t make ideal
girlfriends or wives. He knew that firsthand.
Changing
her life proves harder to do than Stephanie hoped. Someone in
Sterling Wood has other plans. Plans that have deadly consequences.
Lily
Sommers reluctantly returns to Sterling Wood to attend her Uncle
Jimmy's funeral - a town she left years ago.
Sterling
Wood holds painful memories she’s tried to forget. One, in
particular, is still raw and every time she returns pulls the scab
off a wound that will not heal - Luc Pearson, the handsome high
school sweetheart who betrayed her.
Seeing
Luc again isn't the only problem she has to face in Sterling Wood.
Someone is trying to kill her, and she doesn't know why.
She
soon learns shocking revelations that could change the course of her
life as a ruthless killer stalks her. Will the people closest to her
be able to save her?
Things
like that aren’t supposed to happen in Sterling Wood.
Charlene
writes Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense/Thrillers. She lives
in Sacramento, California.
She
received a 2020 Book Excellence Finalist Award for Homecoming,
Sterling Wood Series, Book 1, in the Romance category. To view her
award listing, visit:
https://honorees.bookexcellenceawards.com/#!/2020-Finalists/c/47498729/offset=63&sort=normal
She
also won a 2020 Silver Award for Blown Away from Literary Titan.
She
is currently writing two paranormal romance series, Circle of the Red
Scorpion and Circle of the Red Scorpion World and a romantic
suspense/thriller series, Sterling Wood. She also wrote a book for a
multi-author romantic suspense/ crime thriller and four short stories
for anthologies.
Books
have always been Charlene's passion. She started reading at an early
age and progressed to full-length books by age nine. The first
supernatural book series she read was Dark Shadows, and it sparked
her interest in all things paranormal, with a spicy touch of romance
mixed in for good measure. She also started writing poetry in grade
school and continues to do so today. Being an avid reader, the
consummate daydreamer, and an incurable romantic with a Cinderella
complex, she started creating her characters and storylines because
she realized she had her own stories to tell. She's traveled the
world, crossed galaxies, traveled through time, and explored history
on the pages of books.
Besides
reading and writing, she also enjoys photography, travel, music,
great movies, and Elvis.
Fierce
warrior, Dhampir and Pureblood royalty, Dominic Rinaldi had
everything but the one thing he desired - someone to awaken his
heart. For centuries, he conquered Rogues, Purebloods, and other
preternatural creatures. There was always another battle to be
won.
After
another long hunt, he decided it was time settle down, only to be
betrayed in the cruelest way by his Pureblood
girlfriend.
Heartbroken,
Dominic gave up on finding love until he rescued a beautiful human
from a vampire he thought long dead.
Chantelle
Mallory was the woman he’d been looking for. The connection between
them was immediate and sizzled with heat but would she be able to
accept what he was? There were things in life even love couldn’t
overcome.
As
Dominic struggled with his feelings for Chantelle, a new threat
emerged that would shift the balance of power within the entire
vampire species forever.
Broderick
and Elise were finally rekindling their relationship after being
apart for decades when she is taken from the balcony of their family
home. He suspects Elijah, an ancient Mayan vampire is the one who
took her. He is the vampire who found her in the forest after her
transformation and taught her everything she needed to know about her
new vampire life.
Finding
out any information about Elijah has proven to be problematic.There
is no written record of his existence.
A
series of shocking revelations brings Broderick and his team closer
to finding Elijah and Elise.
But
Elise is not the only one who has been taken. Weres from across
multiple were communities are also missing.
The
fate of Elise and the missing weres comes down to the self-sacrifice
of a single were-jaguar.
Will
the love story Broderick and Elise fought so hard for end here?
From the Circle of
the Red Scorpion series, is the love story that started it all.
Deep in the forest,
Broderick Devereaux found her so unexpectedly and was instantly
mesmerized.
He was the dark,
handsome stranger Elise Munro dreamed of but never thought she’d
find.
Despite their
differences, Broderick and Elise started a life together and thought
they had it all. But internal demons and secrets threatened to
destroy their happiness.
While Elise was
becoming a celebrated artist, Broderick tirelessly fought to put
Solomon Blackwell, a ruthless sociopath and wealthy businessman who
befriended his wife behind bars. Putting Solomon in prison
became Broderick’s obsession as his relationship with his wife
imploded. Was Solomon behind the chasm that separated them?
Broderick and Elise
loved each other but was their love enough?
Broderick
Devereaux receives an invitation to his son, Drake’s wedding, and
he decides to make a last-ditch effort to repair their broken
relationship.
When
Solomon Blackwell, the Rogue vampire who was instrumental in
destroying his life two decades ago, sets his sights on Drake’s
wife, Ebony; he vows not to allow history to repeat itself. He knows
better than anyone that Blackwell will stop at nothing to possess
her.
To
protect her and his son, Broderick must tell Drake the shocking
family secret he’s withheld from him his whole life.
Drake
and Ebony are living the life they both dreamed of until Ebony
vanishes. As Solomon initiates his daring plan, Broderick, Drake, and
the Circle of the Red Scorpion race against time to find Ebony and
stop the Rogue vampire from destroying Drake’s life.
A
fierce battle between the two factions comes to a surprising end, and
the shocking conclusion of Avenged brings Broderick to his knees. Can
his team help him stop the new menace threatening to destroy the
world?
Beneath
the flashing lights and the throbbing beat of the music in an LA
night club, Drake Devereaux admits he's grown tired of his playboy
lifestyle and vows to change it. Haunted by a devastating tragedy in
his past, he's never dated a woman he could love.
Ebony
Jordan lives a mundane life but longs for the hot, steamy nights she
writes in her romance novels. She can write happy endings in her
stories but never one herself.
Drake
and Ebony meet by chance and know it is more than a casual fling.
Their attraction is immediate and all consuming. They share a
passionate kiss and an unforgettable night of sex. When he opens the
door to her innermost fantasies, she starts to believe in the
impossible. When Drake allows his fears to separate them, Ebony must
face the stark reality - happily ever after only happens in
fairytales.
Solomon
Blackwell, a powerful Rogue vampire, sees Ebony and is stunned by her
resemblance to the woman he loved and lost decades ago. Ebony rouses
his bloodlust and her sexy body sets him on fire. He will stop at
nothing to claim her soul.
When
an unexpected tragedy brings Drake and Ebony back together, Drake is
given a second chance. He must to face the consequences of his
actions and protect the woman he loves from a dangerous man who has
set his sights on her. Will Drake and Ebony's love survive or will it
be shattered by an obsessed vampire who threatens to tear their world
apart?
In
a high rise above the city, Broderick Devereaux holds clandestine
meetings to formulate a plan to protect his only son and the woman
his son loves from the Rogue vampire he's pursued unsuccessfully for
more than two decades. The same cruel, sadistic vampire who also
destroyed his life. Will history repeat itself?
Charlene
is a Waynesburg, Pennsylvania native. She went to Waynesburg High
School and graduated Cum Laude from Waynesburg College with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. Currently lives in Sacramento,
California where she spent the last 33 years working at Northrop
Grumman.
Books
have always been her passion. She started reading at an early age and
progressed to full-length books by age nine. The first supernatural
book series she read was Dark Shadows, and it sparked her interest in
all things paranormal, with a spicy touch of romance mixed in for
good measure. She also started writing poetry in grade school and
continues to do so today.
Being
an avid reader, the consummate daydreamer and an incurable romantic
with a Cinderella complex, she started creating her own characters
and story lines because she realized she had her own stories to
tell.
She
is married to John, who believes she can do anything. She has a son,
Ty; a daughter, Danika; and four beautiful grandchildren, Aries,
Victoria, Maya, and Tobias.
Besides
reading and writing, she also enjoys photography, travel, music, and
great movies.
Zack Daniels grew up in a rundown apartment complex off the Las Vegas Strip. At an early age, he learned to protect and support his mother and sister with determination and grit. After his sister is raped by the son of a local Russian mobster and commits suicide, he joins the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police to seek justice for her and to protect the public.
When a high-profile executive is murdered in his best friend’s hotel, Zack is assigned to track down the killer. The sole witness to the murder is a beautiful high-priced escort. He must let go of his vendetta against his sister’s rapist to work the case.
Sonnet Banks goes to the wrong hotel room and witnesses a murder. She is stunned. She knows the killer. He’s someone from her past. Someone she hoped to never see again.
During her police interview, Sonnet tells Zack she doesn’t recognize the killer, but Zack is convinced she’s lying. Zack needs the lovely, evasive woman to tell him what she knows and is willing to use seduction to get it. Yet, was it still seduction when all he could do was think about her?
Zack Daniels is so hot he makes Sonnet’s knees weak. He checks every box for her. Every box. But even if he wasn’t her protector, she can’t risk getting close to him or anyone. And she can’t tell him the truth.
After a bold attempt on Sonnet’s life, Zack enlists the help of two close friends and someone completely unexpected to protect her. The countdown to an all-out war looms before them. Would they all survive? Time was running out.
Charlene is a Waynesburg, Pennsylvania native. She went to Waynesburg High School and graduated Cum Laude from Waynesburg College with a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts. Currently lives in Sacramento, California where she spent the last 33 years working at Northrop Grumman.
Books have always been her passion. She started reading at an early age and progressed to full-length books by age nine. The first supernatural book series she read was Dark Shadows, and it sparked her interest in all things paranormal, with a spicy touch of romance mixed in for good measure. She also started writing poetry in grade school and continues to do so today.
Being an avid reader, the consummate daydreamer and an incurable romantic with a Cinderella complex, she started creating her own characters and storylines because she realized she had her own stories to tell.
She is married and has a son, a daughter, and four beautiful grandchildren.
Besides reading and writing, she also enjoys photography, travel, music, and great movies.
Beneath the flashing lights and the throbbing beat of the music in an LA night club, Drake Devereaux admits he's grown tired of his playboy lifestyle and vows to change it. Haunted by a devastating tragedy in his past, he's never dated a woman he could love.
Ebony Jordan lives a mundane life but longs for the hot, steamy nights she writes in her romance novels. She can write happy endings in her stories but never one herself.
Drake and Ebony meet by chance and know it is more than a casual fling. Their attraction is immediate and all consuming. They share a passionate kiss and an unforgettable night of sex. When he opens the door to her innermost fantasies, she starts to believe in the impossible. When Drake allows his fears to separate them, Ebony must face the stark reality - happily ever after only happens in fairytales.
Solomon Blackwell, a powerful Rogue vampire, sees Ebony and is stunned by her resemblance to the woman he loved and lost decades ago. Ebony rouses his bloodlust and her sexy body sets him on fire. He will stop at nothing to claim her soul.
When an unexpected tragedy brings Drake and Ebony back together, Drake is given a second chance. He must to face the consequences of his actions and protect the woman he loves from a dangerous man who has set his sights on her. Will Drake and Ebony's love survive or will it be shattered by an obsessed vampire who threatens to tear their world apart?
In a high rise above the city, Broderick Devereaux holds clandestine meetings to formulate a plan to protect his only son and the woman his son loves from the Rogue vampire he's pursued unsuccessfully for more than two decades. The same cruel, sadistic vampire who also destroyed his life. Will history repeat itself?
Charlene is a Waynesburg, Pennsylvania native. She went to Waynesburg High School and graduated Cum Laude from Waynesburg College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. Currently lives in Sacramento, California where she spent the last 33 years working at Northrop Grumman.
Books have always been her passion. She started reading at an early age and progressed to full-length books by age nine. The first supernatural book series she read was Dark Shadows, and it sparked her interest in all things paranormal, with a spicy touch of romance mixed in for good measure. She also started writing poetry in grade school and continues to do so today.
Being an avid reader, the consummate daydreamer and an incurable romantic with a Cinderella complex, she started creating her own characters and story lines because she realized she had her own stories to tell.
She is married to John, who believes she can do anything. She has a son, Ty; a daughter, Danika; and four beautiful grandchildren, Aries, Victoria, Maya, and Tobias.
Besides reading and writing, she also enjoys photography, travel, music, and great movies.
