Night Series by Lori Brighton

Grayson Bellamont has spent years on the Continent, fighting a war he cares nothing for. It is only while in the chaos of battle that he can hide what he truly is, a vampire. Returning to England, he finds his sister murdered and his seven-year-old niece missing. All over the country vampires are mysteriously dying. Grayson sets out to uncover the truth and locate his niece before it's too late. All leads point to Meg James, a vicar's daughter... moreGrayson Bellamont has spent years on the Continent, fighting a war he cares nothing for. It is only while in the chaos of battle that he can hide what he truly is, a vampire. Returning to England, he finds his sister murdered and his seven-year-old niece missing. All over the country vampires are mysteriously dying. Grayson sets out to uncover the truth and locate his niece before it's too late. All leads point to Meg James, a vicar's daughter. Instinct tells him Meg is innocent, but the clues he uncovers warn she's guilty. One thing is clear, Meg awakens a warmth inside of him he thought long dead and Grayson is torn between a sense of duty and his desires. Vowing to honor a promise, Meg concocts a lie to keep a stranger's child safe. She had no idea that protecting the child would mean putting her own life in danger. When Grayson arrives asking questions, Meg's unease flares. Who is this mysterious man who seems to appear and disappear as quickly as a spirit? A man with strength like no other? As he pushes ever closer, taking over her senses with his touch, his kiss and his unexpected honor, she realizes she has even more to lose. Meg is falling in love with Grayson, but will he believe her when the truth will condemn the one person he trusts the most? less

Who is Aidan Callaghan? Mary Ellen James is intent on uncovering the truth about the mysterious man. But as she soon finds out, some things are best left buried in the past. Originally published in an Anthology called Entangled with Michelle Diener, Cynthia Eden, Jennifer Estep, Misty Evans, Nancy Haddock, Liz Kreger, Dale Mayer, Michelle Miles, and Edie Ramer, plus a novella by Allison Brennan.

Beth Spencer has experienced only pain in her short life. Married off to a cold and heartless man, she’s never known the gentle touch of love. When her husband is found dead, all of England assumes she killed him. Desperate to escape the hangman’s noose, she flees, assuming the position of a governess and working for the intriguing Nathan Chambers, Lord Brimley. Instantly, Beth feels a connection to the man... moreBeth Spencer has experienced only pain in her short life. Married off to a cold and heartless man, she’s never known the gentle touch of love. When her husband is found dead, all of England assumes she killed him. Desperate to escape the hangman’s noose, she flees, assuming the position of a governess and working for the intriguing Nathan Chambers, Lord Brimley. Instantly, Beth feels a connection to the man. But can she trust him with her life? If the mysterious and aloof lord of the castle doesn’t steal her heart, his four rambunctious sons just might. Nathan Chambers can never know love. Even marriage is an impossibility for being with him means living a life of terror and fear. It is only while at his estate in the countryside that he can hide the demon within. But fate intervenes when the beautiful governess appears. He thinks Beth is the answer to his prayers when she takes his unruly sons in hand. But when she steals his heart he realizes just how much of a threat she truly is. But can they possibly have a future when the very secrets of their past threaten their lives? The Night Series: A Night of Secrets: Book 1 A Night of Redemption: Book 2 A Night of Forever: Novella less