Booke of the Hidden

Kylie Strange was resigned now. She understood that she was bound to the cursed Booke of the Hidden that had released unholy creatures into her world and that she was tasked with putting them back, like some twisted Pandora's box. But now TWO creatures had been released at the same time and that just wasn't fair! She and her intrepid coven of Wiccans and the enigmatic attentions of the demon of the Booke Erasmus Dark were on the hunt. And as if that weren't enough, the demon-worshipping biker gang is after not beasts, but Kylie and her Booke! And in a further twist, Kylie meets her grandfather's ghost who reveals answers to the town's history, and everything she thought she knew about her past gets turned upside down. It was shaping up to be a pretty harsh week in old Moody Bog. If she survives it.

Small town tea shop proprietor Kylie Strange already has a lot on her plate. The last thing she needs is more trouble to spring up from the mystical Booke of the Hidden. Keeping one step ahead of a scheming demon, supernatural assassins, and Baphomet-an angry god hellbent on stealing the Booke-it's all more than enough for one person to handle. And that's without mentioning her competing affections for the demon Erasmus Dark and the handsome, human Sheriff Ed. But soon enough, Kylie and her coven hear whispers of new disturbances in Moody Bog. Strange creatures have been stalking the townsfolk and rumors of violent encounters confirm their deadly intent. Worst of all, the Booke of the Hidden is not to blame, and no one is sure what is. Kylie and her coven of Wiccans need to prioritize. Which is worse? The mysterious and lethal creatures or Baphomet, who-if he gets his way-will unleash Hell upon Moody Bog...and beyond.

With Halloween just a week away, tea-shop proprietor Kylie Strange doesn't have much in the way of holiday spirit. She's just learned that the last day of October also heightens the power of magic-which means the potential for a tidal wave of evil creatures to emerge from that supernatural Booke of the Hidden. Destroying the ancient Booke once and for is the ultimate solution. But the only way to accomplish this task involves a journey to the Netherworld and the help of the only being powerful enough to destroy the Booke: Satan himself. And, though the brooding and elusive Erasmus Dark has captured Kylie's heart against her better judgment, she ignores his repeated warnings that the mission guarantees her doom. With Kylie in the Netherworld, her coven must stave off the onslaught of deadly creatures that emerge from the Booke-as well as hold back the encroaching destruction of the maniacal god Baphomet. Luckily, they're joined by some unlikely friends in their fight against total annihilation. But now Kylie's journey becomes a rescue mission, and if she can't complete her task and return from the Netherworld, all will be lost for the inhabitants of Moody Bog…and the rest of humanity.

A small-town tea shop owner finds herself agreeing to save the world while fighting her attraction to a very hunky demon, the first in a romantasy series by Romantic Times Award nominee Jeri Westerson. After a relationship gone sour in California, Kylie Strange moves to rural Maine for a fresh start. But she gets more than she bargained for when she finds a supernatural book bricked into the wall of her new shop, Strange Herbs & Teas. As soon as she opens the Booke of the Hidden, the quiet town of Moody Bog suddenly becomes a lot more interesting. First, a mysterious and handsome stranger calling himself Erasmus Dark shows up unannounced, warning Kylie of untold destruction. And then a local man turns up dead in a most peculiar way, and not long after, the ruggedly attractive Sheriff Ed targets Kylie as a suspect. It soon becomes apparent that this Erasmus Dark is not quite human at all and knows more than he is willing to admit. But with his reluctant help and the help of a ragtag group of misfit Wiccans, Kylie begins to unravel the Booke's secrets, and finds that the killer is much more sinister than could ever be imagined. Praise for Booke of the Hidden: "Booke of the Hidden is paranormal romance perfection [...] Jeri Westerson is flawless in this tale of adventure, mystery and saucy romance. The pages reverberate with passion, and absolutely no wrong can come from vivid characters and a hero to die for." -RT Book Reviews "If you love well written tales of magic, curses, mystery and horror with a bit of romance I think you'd enjoy this book." -Flora Reviews "Booke of the Hidden is a perfect start to a new series and I can't wait for the next one! [...] If you enjoy urban fantasy, don't miss this book! Or should I say 'Booke.'" -Kings River Life Magazine "Subversively clever, this book sneaks up on you... Definitely a keeper!" -Kat Richardson, author of the Greywalker series "The power of tea compels you to read this devilishly delightful Booke!" -Maria Alexandra, Bram Stoker Award-winning Author of Snowed and Mr. Wicker