After Midnight: 11 Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Novels Featuring Demons, Shifters, Fae, Vampires, & Other Creatures That Go Bump in the Night

by Christine Pope, Kat Parrish, C. Gockel

When the clock strikes midnight, dark spirits rise….

Lose yourself in a collection of eleven spellbinding novels from NY Times, USA Today, and national bestselling authors! Demons and vampires come alive in these pages, creeping out after midnight along with shifters, fae, witches, and other denizens of the dark. This boxed set will enchant you from the very first page!

After Midnight includes these ten full-length paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels:
Chosen (The Djinn Wars: Book One) - Christine Pope
Misbegotten (L.A. Nocturne: Book One) - Kat Parrish
Soul Marked (I Bring the Fire: Part Seven) - C. Gockel
Dark Descent (The Arondight Codex: Book One) - Nicole R. Taylor
Reborn in Fire (Untamed Elements: Book One) - Kasey Mackenzie
Sacrificed in Shadow (The Ascension Series: Book One) - SM Reine
Hidden Blade (Soul Eater: Book One) - Pippa DaCosta
Deadline (Blood Trails: Book One) - Jennifer Blackstream
The Howl (The Howl: Book One) - Kat Parrish
Beyond the Night (The Heroes of New Vegas: Book One) - Colleen Gleason
Unquiet Souls (Project Demon Hunters: Book One) - Christine Pope

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, Anthologies, Ebooks, Fae, Vampires

2893 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 18, 2019

About the author

A native of Southern California, Christine Pope has been writing stories ever since she commandeered her family’s Smith-Corona typewriter back in the sixth grade. Many reams of dead trees later, she’s happy to announce that her debut novel, Fringe Benefits,was published by Pink Petal Books on April 8, 2010. Her short fiction has appeared in Astonishing Adventures, Luna Station Quarterly, and the new journal of dark fiction, Dark Valentine. Her paranormal novella, Playing With Fire, was released on August 5, 2010.

While Fringe Benefits is a straight contemporary romance, she writes in a variety of genres, including paranormal romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical romance. She blames this on being easily distracted by bright, shiny objects, which could also account for the size of her shoe collection.

After spending many years in the magazine publishing industry, she now works as a freelance editor in addition to writing fiction. She lives with her husband and an explosively fluffy Pomeranian mix. Her house is pink, but don’t hold that against her.

Reviews

[Autumn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the stories were a lot of fun. I enjoyed reading them, and I look forward to following the rest of the character's adventures in the various series they came from.

A few were very much not fun. While I appreciate that there is arguably an audience for this - some of the writing felt like it belonged on the subreddit men writing women. Sexy male protagonists contemplating (or complaining about) their arousal or rambling on about their adventuring buddy's amazing boobies boobing boobily in the middle of life threatening scenarios just isn't something I find sexy or terribly enjoyable to read.

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[Jane DiGiovanni · Rating 1 out of 5]

Way too many characters

I couldn't get past the beginning. The author had a ton of characters right off the bat. Who needs that many?

[Scott Shjefte]

Purchased this item on March 11, 2023 for free from Amazon. After Midnight includes these nine full-length paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels:
Unquiet Souls (Project Demon Hunters: Book One) - Christine Pope
Misbegotten (L.A. Nocturne: Book One) - Kat Parrish
Soul Marked (I Bring the Fire: Part Seven) - C. Gockel
Dark Descent (The Arondight Codex: Book One) - Nicole R. Taylor
Reborn in Fire (Untamed Elements: Book One) - Kasey Mackenzie
Sacrificed in Shadow (The Ascension Series: Book One) - SM Reine
Shoot the Messenger (Messenger Chronicles: Book One) - Pippa DaCosta
Deadline (Blood Trails: Book One) - Jennifer Blackstream
Beyond the Night (The Heroes of New Vegas: Book One) - Colleen Gleason.

[Donna Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 Stars

This collection of first in the series Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Novels introduces the reader to such a variety of storylines, authors, engaging characters, and writing styles, that all together keep the reader not only eager to finish this set of books, but also entice the reader into finishing at least one, if not more, of series that we are introduced to. I recommend this set to anyone who enjoys this genre of books, and for anyone interested in the paranormal.

[BookwormMomma7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Collection of Books

After midnight is a great set of first books from Paranormal stories with an edge. These stories are hit your regular paranormal, they all have a little twist and they keep you reading.
Be ready to keep reading these babies will get you hooked and ready for the next book.

I have reviewed each book individually under their respective titles. Enjoy!

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice collection

I really enjoyed reading these books and finding new authors. I purchased this set because of Colleen Gleason’s book. I have read others by her and this one did not disappoint. There was only one book I didn’t read because I just could not get into the story.
These are all book 1 in their series. I already have my list for which series I will read next. Can’t wait to get started!

[Christina Hannan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Varied and interesting tales

While I loved a few of these stories, there were also a few that I wasn’t feeling. I believe it’s a personal taste thing as the parts of the ones I wasn’t too keen on were written well but I couldn’t bring myself to finish. I might come back to finish those eventually. Overall, I think this is a great anthology with a lot of variety and fun!

[Tommy Maker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic collection of first books of series. Each one a different type of romance developing. Never read any of these authors before, and look forward to reading more and following some of these series. Took me almost 2 years to get through this collection has was only reading a few pages a day, but well worth it.

[Patricia Meyers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have!

If you like paranormal romance and fantasy reads, you will love this collection! However, if you aren't a fan of series then this collection may not be your cup of tea. Then again, this collection of series starters may be just what you need to open your eyes to a wonderful new beginning!

[jamie morgan]

A great free book to start alot of read worthy series!

I loved this book. It got me hooked on all the series included in book. I am still reading the 2nd and 3rd books. They are all well written and binge worthy.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars, just because I think having a bunch of 1st-in-series urban fantasy novels free and bundled like this is both a cool and good idea. (I'll leave more detailed reviews on the individual books' pages as I read them.)

[Kelley Baumer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent grouping of books. I loved each one!

This was the best group of books I've read yet. You will be swept away by each one and each makes you want more even tho they all have sweet satisfying conclusions. Five star's no doubt for the collection!

[shannon Stubbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good

All of the stories are full Novels. Many leave you at a cliff hanger. Some finish the current story up but are part of a larger series. My favorite one is Soul Marked. But then again it's written by an Author I enjoy reading anyways.

[Marj Cinqualbres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cliffhangers

Great authors, good stories. Unfortunately these are all the first books in each of the authors series which made for some disappointment for me

[Carole Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great m

Most of the series was great but śome I found confusing because they jumped around and was difficult to get into

[Gerald M Zidak, Jr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed them !Had good and original paranormal themes

I totally enjoyed these books. Would recommend them to those who like paranormal novels. A series of books that you can enjoy

[chip bacarisse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

A lot of reading, some started off slow some got right to the chase. 2 I followed the link to the next book by that author. I just like to read.

[Paula Elofson-Gardine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not just Good reads, but Great reads

Most of the books in this selection were excellent reads that engaged the reader to draw me in. Highly recommended.

[Morgan Blomstedt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun

What a fun way to start all of the series in this set. I loved each one of these stories.

[Christine Hayes · Rating 3 out of 5]

was good.

[Vicki Lyne]

Wow exciting

Held me all the way through great read and would happily
recommend these books excellent kept me sane in these hard times

[Sherri Wojtowicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!

Each and every one of these books are riveting and well worth any time spent reading it.. love rhese books!

[Shibin Abraham]

So so.....misunderstanding started......

[Sue MacKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good bundle of books here

Not usually my sort of read but must admit I enjoyed reading this collection a lot.
A real good variety as well.

[_marloes_81 · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF after book 1.

[Naomi Franklin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading all the stories and introducing me to other writers. Some of them I will be getting the next book in their series. I gotta know what happens to some of the characters.

[Jade Davenport · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omg loved most of these 🔥🔥

[Tim Stoecklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally enjoyed these books

[Leona Smith-Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

very interesting

Unusual subject, beautifully rendered.
I steer clear of zombie and apocalypse stories but this one is excellent, rhythmically and thoughtfully written