Marie Johnston

Biography

Marie Johnston was born and raised in the upper Midwest. She continues to live there, enduring frigid winters as a trade-off for smaller bugs, with her husband and four kids. She writes in between her part-time work as a med tech and adjunct instructor for the local community college. Marie hopes to bow out of the lab gracefully and dedicate more time to writing in the near future. Until then, she will continue to sneak to the library to write or greet the crack of dawn with her computer, because nothing attracts kids or an old cat like sitting with an open laptop on the couch.

Smashwords Interview

What is your e-reading device of choice?
Currently, I have the Nook. My mom's a techie so she gave me one for my birthday once, otherwise I may still not have one! But I love e-readers and how available literature has become.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
We lived out in the country with few neighbors and fewer relatives around. I had a lot of time to myself, in my own head. I started making up stories (a.k.a. daydreaming) as a young kid. It wasn't until I started telling people I'm writing that I realized from their comments that not everyone does that.
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Where to find Marie Johnston online

Series

New Vampire Disorder Series
A series of box sets for the New Vampire Disorder books.
Pale Moonlight
Standalone shifters reads set in the same world.
Birthright
Price: $0.99 USD.
Ancient Ties
Price: $3.99 USD.
A Shifter's Second Chance
Price: $3.99 USD.
A Shifter's Claim
Price: $3.99 USD.
A Shifter's Bodyguard
Price: $4.99 USD.
A Shifter's Salvation
Price: $4.99 USD.
Part-Time Cowboys
Sometimes heroes and heroines have one boot in the ranching business and the other in a whole different career. But they still have time for love.
Rancher in Training
Price: $4.99 USD.
Red Hot Rancher
Price: $4.99 USD.
White Collar Rancher
Price: $4.99 USD.
Rancher Next Door
Price: $4.99 USD.
New Vampire Disorder
A team of vampires protects their realm from the evil trying to escape the underworld.
Demetrius
Price: $2.99 USD.
Rourke
Price: $3.99 USD.
Bishop
Price: $4.99 USD.
Stryke
Price: $4.99 USD.
Creed
Price: $4.99 USD.
Bastian
Price: $4.99 USD.
The Walker Five
A Midwest twist on modern western romance.
Mustang Summer
Price: $4.99 USD.
Long Hard Fall
Price: $4.99 USD.
Guilt Ridden
Price: $4.99 USD.
Mail Order Farmer
Price: $4.99 USD.

Books

Part-Time Cowboys Collection
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 236,790. Language: English. Published: December 22, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies
It's hard to find love working full-time and running a ranch on the side...but not impossible.
New Vampire Disorder Series: Books 7-8
Series: New Vampire Disorder Series. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 89,910. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » General
The third New Vampire Disorder box set contains the final novella and book of the series.
New Vampire Disorder Series: Books 4-6
Series: New Vampire Disorder Series. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 205,440. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » General
The second New Vampire Disorder box set contains books 4-6.
A Shifter's Salvation
Series: Pale Moonlight. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 64,600. Language: English. Published: July 20, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
When Malcolm's destined mate chose another male over him, he threw himself into his Guardian work. Policing his kind gave him purpose during the day and the nights were spent in debauchery with his twin brother. Only now his brother is happily mated and Malcolm is alone. So he throws himself into solving the biggest mystery of his life: finding out what happened to his sister.
A Shifter's Bodyguard
Series: Pale Moonlight. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,120. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Sylva fights her battles with words, but to stay alive, she needs to take lessons from a shifter who’d rather draw blood than speak. Harrison knows all too well that words can be as sharp as knives, but if he can’t convince his charge to trust him, she’ll be the one hurt worst of all. They say opposites attract, but in this case, if they can’t meet in the middle, it will get them killed.

Rancher Next Door
Series: Part-Time Cowboys. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 60,000. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Two years ago, Lucas’s high-school sweetheart divorced him for her boss, leaving him with nothing but a string of words like unreliable, disappointing, and failure. He hasn’t looked at another woman since—a failing farm and an ailing dad are all he has time for. But when an old friend moves back next door, he can’t help but notice she’s a woman.
The Walker Five Series
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 306,590. Language: English. Published: June 14, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Five cousins that farm and ranch together. Five women that twist them up inside. Five standalone novels. Modern western romance with a Midwest twist.
White Collar Rancher
Series: Part-Time Cowboys. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 58,960. Language: English. Published: May 20, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Justin used to rule the boardroom. Now he rules his own little plot of land, or he could if he weren’t a clueless single dad with a newborn. Desperate for help, he calls out an SOS to an old friend—the doctor who delivered his son. But the longer she’s around, the harder it is to ignore that a stunning intellect isn’t her only appeal.
Pale Moonlight Collection
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 231,480. Language: English. Published: April 19, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Four wolf-shifter standalone novels in one scintillating series.
Red Hot Rancher
Series: Part-Time Cowboys. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,660. Language: English. Published: April 15, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Full-time fireman and part-time rancher Caleb is living the bachelor’s dream and staying rent-free in his best friend’s place. Too bad it’s because he lost his house to a tornado and his best friend’s sister is the one that got away. But when her cheating fiancé kicks her out, she has no place to go except her brother’s suddenly too-crowded ranch house.
Demon Q
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 65,050. Language: English. Published: December 26, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Xan is used to going it alone. After all, there’s no one else to trust when you’re a demon in the underworld. But when the only two people she’s ever cared about are held to ensure her good behavior, she’ll do anything to get them back. So when she’s ordered to spy on a hideous, arrogant energy demon, she doesn’t blink until Quution starts to look less like the enemy and more like salvation.
Her Christmas Offer
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 24,040. Language: English. Published: November 26, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Bunny’s high school crush has returned to town just in time for the holidays. Ethan, celebrity veterinarian to the stars, has even called her with an early Christmas present: his company wants to buy out her vet clinic. Sure, the clinic’s a little dated, the staff is clamoring for a raise, and the clientele is scattering, but she can’t trust a word out of Ethan’s perfectly chiseled mouth.
A Shifter's Claim
Series: Pale Moonlight. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 60,540. Language: English. Published: November 7, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
It’s been five years since Shilo’s mate walked out on her and she’s been just a little, tiny bit unstable, a feeling that isn’t helped by the impending fight with a neighboring colony. She might not be all there, but even a crazed shifter knows waking up in a stranger’s bed hours from home to find the contacts from her pack murdered means she’s in trouble.
Rancher in Training
Series: Part-Time Cowboys. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,380. Language: English. Published: October 29, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Deputy Farah James arrests bad boys, she doesn’t date them. So when an ex-con with a fiery past returns to town, she ignores the criminal things he does to her pulse. Behind bars, Jesse Rodriguez and his wicked looks were easy to dismiss, but as a free man with a life to reclaim, he’s never been more dangerous to her—or her job and the ranch that depends on her paycheck.
Mail Order Farmer
Series: The Walker Five. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 61,830. Language: English. Published: August 29, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
To save them both from an isolated life on the family farm, Dalisay logs onto an international dating site in search of an American husband. Falling in love online is one thing, but leaving everything she knows—including her mom—is harder than Dalisay imagined. What happens when Aaron’s idyllic farm life is just like the one she was running from?
Guilt Ridden
Series: The Walker Five. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 63,290. Language: English. Published: August 29, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Kami’s dream of opening her own business will have to collect dust like all the old junk in her dad’s barn. As a widow with a young daughter, she’ll have to use all her resources to turn a profit on the derelict ranch her parents used to run. But that's better than having it fall into Walker hands.
A Shifter's Second Chance
Series: Pale Moonlight. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,250. Language: English. Published: July 25, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Years after Gray had a complete mental breakdown that cost him everything, he’s clawed his way back to mental balance, a steady job, and a solid relationship with his grown and married daughter. Until a stunning woman busts down his back door and announces that there’s a secret world he doesn’t know about—and it’s hunting him.
The Seer
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,180. Language: English. Published: May 18, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
After so many years as a seer's bodyguard, Scurn discovers her missing, but finds her within minutes—only to be fired. Job or no job, he swore an oath and he’s not leaving her side. As they embark on a search and rescue mission together, the boundaries between them drop. Closer than ever, she and Scurn could make a formidable pair…if they can get past the traumatic history
Bastian
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 71,500. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Together, Bastian and Ophelia must hunt the demons that threaten their race, but their class differences—and their dangerous chemistry—threaten to topple their partnership. If they can’t work together, the demons will conquer all, starting with Bastian’s innocent charge.
Creed
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 65,710. Language: English. Published: January 19, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Melody Campbell was abducted by vampires, rescued by vampires, and now she’s employed by vampires. Through it all, she kept her upbeat attitude and harbored a not-so-secret crush on Creed, one of her rescuers. But when she absorbs an evil demon’s powers, the girl who always looked on the bright side now has a dark side. And it’s more powerful than Creed could've imagined.
New Vampire Disorder Series: Books 1-3
Series: New Vampire Disorder Series. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 180,530. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Demons are coming. And who better to fight the underworld than vampires? The New Vampire Disorder box set contains books 1-3.
Long Hard Fall
Series: The Walker Five. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,110. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
Cash Walker always leaves a lady’s bed before morning—after all, he has a day full of chores waiting on his ranch. So when he wakes up one morning to his latest catch creeping out of the room, he figures he had it coming. Until later the same day, when she shows up in his barn. Turns out, she’s come to town to talk about the one subject Cash refuses to discuss with anyone.
Mustang Summer
Series: The Walker Five. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 61,070. Language: English. Published: November 1, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
Brock and Josie are after the same collectible car, but a race for the win turns into a fight to beat the odds against them.
Conflict of Interest
Series: The Walker Five. Price: Free! Words: 62,940. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
When Dillon swaggers into Elle's office, she fully understands the appeal of a small town farmer. He’s handsome, charming, helps run his family’s successful farm and ranch, and he’s definitely interested in her. But she is more than gun-shy of someone like Dillon, the kind of guy who coasts along, convincing everyone that it's all good.
Stryke
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 69,120. Language: English. Published: September 21, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The demon Stryke harbors a love so secret, not even the powerful vampire he’s bonded to knows about him. When a sadistic demoness targets Stryke for breeding, she uncovers his bond and orders a hit on his female.
Bishop
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 65,670. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Bishop has to free himself of the bond a fiery demon tricked him into…and do it without exposing his own icy secrets to anyone, especially his team. But after he captures her and gets a dose of her combustible personality, suddenly breaking their bond isn't as appealing as it once was.
Ancient Ties
Series: Pale Moonlight. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,420. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
When two shifter Guardians have to partner for a mission, it brings them close enough to follow their attraction. Until one discovers a promise he made in the past may destroy their future.
Rourke
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 62,210. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Grace Otto lost both her birth parents and her adopted family to targeted killings. The one vampire linked to their murders is Rourke, and he and Grace will need to face the demons of their past to save their future.
The Sigma Menace Collection
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 273,260. Language: English. Published: August 14, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
The entire series at a savings! The Sigma Menace Collection contains FIVE fast-paced books and also includes the short story Reclaim!! Lose yourself in sexy wolf shifters, fierce mates, and hot chemistry as the West Creek Guardians fight to save their world.
Birthright
Series: Pale Moonlight. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 55,830. Language: English. Published: June 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Porter Denlan’s home is in turmoil, his pack lives in fear of their cruel leader, but he knows one female whose birthright can govern them without question. Unfortunately, his nemesis is also searching for her—and it isn’t to bring her back to the home she was taken from. Except her birthright isn't what any of them thought.
Demetrius
Series: New Vampire Disorder. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 58,140. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
As if overthrowing the vampire government and implementing a new council to make vampires, shifters, and hybrids play nice wasn’t enough, Demetrius Devereux finds a bigger problem to deal with in an innocent, stubborn, and privileged beauty.
Pure Claim
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 51,300. Language: English. Published: November 28, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » General
Agent X is willing to sacrifice everything to carry out her vendetta, even her chance at happiness with her destined mate. Commander Rhys Fitzsimmons is willing to break all the rules to save her. Only the real threat to their relationship is bigger than either of them could have known.
Lawful Claim
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,910. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Agent E couldn't help but hang on to his past and watch over the family he lost, protecting them by staying dead to them. Until one night, he interfered. Ana Esposito's life is in danger and her only chance lies with the hardened man she had thought lost to her forever.
Reclaim
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 18,930. Language: English. Published: June 16, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
After tragedy struck her family many years ago, Irina Bellamy has absorbed herself in her work, isolating herself from her pack, and especially from her mate. Master Dane Bellamy, former commander of the West Creek Guardians, struggles to honor his duty to his pack while trying to repair his broken relationship with Irina when he finds himself fighting for her life instead.
True Claim
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 47,440. Language: English. Published: May 27, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
Over a century ago, Bennett Young lost the chance at spending his life with a mate. Spencer King is a woman in hiding, avoiding contact with all species, especially wolf-shifter Guardians like Bennett. When Bennett shows up on her doorstep, Spencer finds it difficult to ignore the chemistry between her and the imposing male, and keep her reason for hiding a secret.
Primal Claim
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 54,360. Language: English. Published: March 10, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
(5.00 from 1 review)
After being selected by the Sigma Network to conceive a wolf-shifter's baby, Dani decides to run to save herself and her baby. Except the only people that can help her think she is the enemy. Can she convince loyal Guardian, Mercury, that she means his species no harm...and that he's her baby's father?
Fever Claim
Price: Free! Words: 54,580. Language: English. Published: January 14, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Adult
(4.25 from 4 reviews)
Cassie Stockwell's one night stand throws her into a world of wolf-shifters, their Guardians, and the menace out to destroy them all. It's up to Jace Miller to keep her safe and convince her he's worth more than one night - he's worth forever.

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