Tara Simms is determined to create a new beginning for herself this holiday season. She's purchased a new condo on Miami Beach in the ultrachic Paradise Designs Resort and Spa where there is no chance of paranormal activity. She's looking for a new man and thinks that David Blake, the lead realtor at the high-rise, is a good prospect.When Tara sees the spirit of a murdered woman enter her condo she freaks out. David offers his protection and his apartment. Together Tara and David must solve the murder and help the spirit into the light.

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all. That's what Jessie Wheaton plans when he heads for a weekend on Briar Mountain. Jessie never counted on dismal weather and the feeling that someone was watching him. When he finds a woman unconscious in his front yard he's struck with the feeling that he knows her. Was she watching him or is something more sinister lurking on Briar Mountain?

In the war between the Monocaths and Talgorians, Drakar Holkinverg lost the love of his life to death. For two years he's withdrawn from his people, living as an outcast. When a Guardian senses Gwyn's life force, Drakar immediately tracks her. Is it possible that she survived the one way that an immortal Talgorian could be killed? Once reunited, Drakar discovers they are both pawns in the Monocaths' plan to destroy all Talgorians. Drakar will do anything to save Gwyn and his people from this fate. When the stakes are highest, will Gwyn find the courage to accept her heritage to protect their people or have two years with the Monocaths changed her?

Megan Cassidy, a world-renowned psychic, must fight a serial killer to save her six-year-old son Robbie. But she can't do it alone. She needs help from the best tracker and ranger in West Virginia, her ex-fiancé Brody Phelps.In a psychic vision Megan sees her own death during a battle with the murderer whom the police have dubbed the Mountain Mangler. She soon discovers that the Mangler is also psychic and is presenting a challenge the first six victims couldn't meet.While Brody and Megan search the mountains for the Mangler and Robbie, Megan is drawn to Talgor Ridge where a Talgorian Elder tells them an unbelievable story. They discover their destinies are intertwined with the immortal Talgorians and they must fulfill the first Talgorian Prophecy. Acceptance is the only way to save Robbie, and the Talgorians, from total destruction.

Two short stories and a novella! This short story collection by award winning author Melissa Alvarez (writing as Ariana Dupré) gives you three great reads for the unbelievably low price of only 0.99 for a limited time. Are you ready for paranormal adventures? First, step back in time with Drakar Holkinverg in his fight to save his lost love Gwyn from the evil Monocaths. Then, go on a holiday vacation to sunny South Florida in Paradise Designs where Tara Simms must confront ghosts and her own psychic abilities. Next you'll take a trip to Briar Mountain. Jessie Wheaton just wanted to get away from it all but then a mysterious woman appears out of nowhere.Talgorian Dragon:Historical Fantasy Serial Prequel to Talgorian Prophecy SeriesIn the war between the Monocaths and Talgorians, Drakar Holkinverg lost the love of his life to death. For two years he's withdraw from his people, living as an outcast. When a Guardian senses Gwyn's life force,...

Romantic Suspense. 80781 words long. First published by New Age Dimensions, Inc. Crystal Prism Reflections of Love Imprint, Enamor Series June 2004 Best Single Title Paranormal Romance 2004 from Cataromance.com, Best Romance 2004 from Preditor's and Editor's Reader Poll, ForeWord Magazine 2004 Book Of The Year Award Finalist 2004, Second Place Best Author 2004 from Preditor's and Editor's Reader Poll, Top Ten Finalist Best Cover Art 2004 from Preditor's and Editor's Reader's Poll