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  With a shift and a flex of muscles long unused, Kees gave his wings half a beat and launched himself into the air above her head, landing easily a few feet in front of her. For the first time he saw her face with no veil between them. Her features were soft and even, her lips bow-shaped, her eyes wide and gray with no hint of blue or green to muddle their purity. And in that moment, they stared at him in pure, frozen terror.

  Lifting a hand, he stepped forward. “I won’t hurt you.”

  Also by Christine Warren

  Drive Me Wild

  On the Prowl

  Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale

  Black Magic Woman

  Prince Charming Doesn’t Live Here

  Born to Be Wild

  Big Bad Wolf

  You’re So Vein

  One Bite with a Stranger

  Walk on the Wild Side

  Howl at the Moon

  The Demon You Know

  She’s No Faerie Princess

  Wolf at the Door

  Anthologies

  The Huntress

  No Rest for the Witches

  Praise for New York Times bestselling author

  CHRISTINE WARREN

  DRIVE ME WILD

  “Warren is back with another sexy, sassy romp, focusing this time on the oh-so-sensuous Rafael De Santos. As always, there is a great deal of humor, sizzling sex, and off-the-wall adventure in Warren’s Others series, which makes for a truly lively, amusing read.”

  —Romantic Times

  “Christine Warren sets the pages ablaze once again with Drive Me Wild!”

  —Joyfully Reviewed

  ON THE PROWL

  “Christine Warren brings her blend of humor, romance, and thrilling mystery to On the Prowl.”

  —Fresh Fiction

  “Christine Warren has created an incredible, alluring world and then populated it with the most amazing heroes and heroines. Never a disappointment, Christine Warren continues to dazzle our senses with her books of the Others.”

  —Single Titles

  NOT YOUR ORDINARY FAERIE TALE

  “Warren has made a name for herself in the world of paranormal romance. She expertly mixes were-wolves, vampires, and faeries to create another winning novel in The Others series. Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale showcases Warren’s talents for creating consistent characters with strong voices and placing them in a fantastical world.”

  —Romantic Times

  “Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale is a delightful read from the first word to the last. Christine Warren has created two amazing characters, given them an incredible plot, and laced the story with witty conversations, lots of snark, and a hefty portion of danger.”

  —Single Titles

  “Christine Warren merges lust, laughter, and intrigue magnificently in her latest installment of The Others. Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale is a fun and fast faerie adventure.”

  —Joyfully Reviewed

  BLACK MAGIC WOMAN

  “Excitement, passion, mystery, characters who thoroughly captivate, and a satisfying romance make [it] a must-read.”

  —Romance Reviews Today

  “Will capture your senses and ensnare your imagination. Another great novel from Christine Warren.”

  —Single Titles

  “Sexy, action-packed romance!”

  —Joyfully Reviewed

  PRINCE CHARMING DOESN’T LIVE HERE

  “Christine Warren’s The Others novels are known for their humorous twists and turns of otherworldly creatures. Like her other Others novels, Prince Charming Doesn’t Live Here is an excellently delicious story with great characterization.”

  —Fresh Fiction

  BORN TO BE WILD

  “Warren packs in lots of action and sexy sizzle.”

  —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

  “Incredible.”

  —All About Romance

  “Warren takes readers for a wild ride.”

  —Night Owl Romance

  “Another good addition to The Others series.”

  —Romance Junkies

  “[A] sexy, engaging world … will leave you begging for more!”

  —New York Times bestselling author Cheyenne McCray

  BIG BAD WOLF

  “In this world … there’s no shortage of sexy sizzle.”

  —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

  “Another hot and spicy novel from a master of paranormal romance.”

  —Night Owl Romance

  “Ms. Warren gives readers action and danger around each turn, sizzling romance, and humor to lighten each scene. Big Bad Wolf is a must-read.”

  —Darque Reviews

  YOU’RE SO VEIN

  “Filled with supernatural danger, excitement, and sarcastic humor.”

  —Darque Reviews

  “Five stars. This is an exciting, sexy book.”

  —Affaire de Coeur

  “The sparks do fly!”

  —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

  ONE BITE WITH A STRANGER

  “Christine Warren has masterfully pulled together vampires, shape shifters, demons, and many ‘Others’ to create a tantalizing world of dark fantasies come to life. Way to go, Warren!”

  —Night Owl Romance

  WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

  “A seductive tale with strong chemistry, roiling emotions, steamy romance, and supernatural action. The fast-moving plot in Walk on the Wild Side will keep the readers’ attention riveted through every page, and have them eagerly watching for the next installment.”

  —Darque Reviews

  HOWL AT THE MOON

  “Howl at the Moon will tug at a wide range of emotions from beginning to end … Engaging banter, a strong emotional connection, and steamy love scenes. This talented author delivers real emotion which results in delightful interactions … and the realistic dialogue is stimulating. Christine Warren knows how to write a winner!”

  —Romance Junkies

  About the Author

  Born and raised in coastal New England, Christine Warren now lives as a transplant in the Pacific Northwest (she completely bypassed those states in the middle due to her landlocking phobia). When not writing (as if that ever happens), she enjoys horseback riding, playing with her pets, identifying dogs from photos of their underbellies, and most of all reading things someone else had to agonize over. She enjoys hearing from readers and can be reached via email sent to [email protected].

  This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

  HUNGRY LIKE A WOLF

  Copyright © 2013 by Christine Warren.

  Excerpt from Heart of Stone copyright © 2013 by Christine Warren.

  All rights reserved.

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  eISBN: 9781466836358

  St. Martin’s Paperbacks edition / July 2013

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