2 stories in one. I'm not sure about the combination here, a thriller and a paranormal romance, if I was reading them again I'd possibly leave a while between the two, the change was a little jarring.

Her Best Friend's Husband by Justine Davis is about Gabeirl Taggert, former naval officer, whose wife has been missing for eight years. He's prompted to investigate when a postcard surfaces that she sent from a small town to her friend Cara. This prompts the two of them to investigate and Cara may just have to tell him the truth about her feelings for him. It's not a bad story, but some of it is a bit glossed over. His boss is also a huge deus ex that eases any troubles.

The Beast Within by Lisa Renee Jones is about a woman who is forced to look for help when she finds that her sister is acting very strangely. She's told where to find help, but it's a trap, and not a trap for her but a trap for the Darkland hunters. Jag has to face some hard choices and his soul is on the line. Again pretty predictable but I enjoyed the read. ( )