Maryse's Blog A Tribute to Vampires, Werewolves, & All Things Paranormal (and other stuff)...

Beautiful Disaster
I went on a book-bender this week, but the "bender" consisted of only one book. This one. This is the first book, in all of my reading experience that I have ever finished, just to immediately start reading again. Not because I didn't understand what happened and had to re-read to comprehend it (it's an easy,albeit emotionally-involved, read). I didn't re-read it because I forgot what happened, and needed to refresh my memory for this review. No. Every

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Wow. I just realized the last time I played in the author blogs, and news stuff, was back in May!? What!? Could that be? I think so, 'cause I just realized, there's lots o' stuff going on with them these days, and I'm getting antsy for some of these books!!!

Stacia Kane announced the title for Book #5 in the Downside Ghosts series ---> Chasing Magic. She also provides us a link to a HUGE excerpt to her upcoming book #4, Sacrificial Magic (expected release date is killing me!! March

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About book#1:
Dr. Emily Drake’s patients tend to be a little unusual. Instead of the typical therapist’s caseload of midlife crises and mother fixations, Emily treats vampires with blood phobias and sex-demons looking for meaningful relationships. But her gift for recognizing and healing the Other—those creatures of the night that most humans don’t even know exist—requires a few house rules. First: Never trust a shifter. Especially not one like Detective Colin Gyth whose gold-flecked

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I found a bunch of great deals (including lots of 0.99 cent Highlander (and paranormal Highlander) books! Yay us!! And AND!!! Two $1.99 Jeanine Frost books - okay short stories but hey, anything from the world of Cat and Bones makes me a happy girl!!

Freebies

Lights, Camera...Monsters: Monsters in Hollywood, Book 1 - by Lila Dubois. This one looks cute. A "monster: (I'm assuming vampire?) goes to Hollywood to make a movie about monsters, so he can change human's perceptions of

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It is no mystery that I fell hard for a specific tattooed (albeit imaginary) bad boy a few weeks ago. I happened upon a book while searching for a new "rock star" romance to read, and found "Brian". I quickly realized that he was not a musician (well, not as far as I know, anyway) however, he did have a knack for a particular instrument. A "rough around the edges" tattoo artist, leading the bad boy lifestyle, and yet, he had the heart of a hero. My fascination with Brian proved that I'm

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About the series:
Kristina Douglas’s sexy new series introduces a realm of fallen angels and ruthless demons, where an eternal rebellion is brewing . . . and one unsuspecting woman can change the fate of the Fallen forever.
As per the author regarding the series:
"So I had my sex fallen angels, but you know, I’ve always loved vampires. In fact, I’d been dying to write about vampires (I will always be madly in love with Spike) and hell, why can’t angels be vampires as

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About the series:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan first introduced readers to the Leopard People in this erotic novel of passion and suspense.

The Awakening: The Novella That Introduced the Leopard People
Wild Rain (Leopard)
Burning Wild (Leopard)
Wild Fire (Leopards, No 4)
Savage Nature (Leopard)

Or ---> get The Awakening & Wild Rain bundled together in this book: Fever (Leopard)

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Cry Sanctuary: Red Rock Pass, book 1
*opens door with a grin* Hey y’all come on in. Maryse is at the store, I think she’s getting more blood or maybe some of those Canadian Cherry Blossom candies. Have you had those? They are awesome. She is trying to get me to try Spruce Beer - which I can only guess tastes like carbonated Pine-Sol – but I am still wary of it.

So, anyways, while she’s not here I can tell you about the book I read. Remember those free and cheap paranormal deals

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Beautiful Disaster
Annnnnd I'm obsessed again. This is getting a little embarrassing :roll: I'm halfway through the book, and I'm already antsy about it being almost over. What am I going to do when there's no more Travis? How am I going to ever look at another bad boy again? It seems each time I find another one of these "bad boy" books, I think to myself, "this one can't be beat", and then boom!!! I find another badder and hotter then then the last. Hotter than Brian of Rock Me? Hrmmm...

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About the series, as per the author:
"I have always wanted to do an action/thriller series grounded in science with heavy paranormal elements. This series has strong heroines and wonderful heroes who must work together as equal partners, both bringing their strengths and abilities together in order to survive."
A part of the Ghostwalker creed:
"We believe in justice
and we protect our country and those unable to protect themselves
What goes unseen, unheard and unknown are

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Blindsided (With the Band)
Here's another little treasure I found in my mad-search for rock star books, that kept me reading non-stop. No book reviews out there for it as of yet, but it deserves one, and at only 0.99 for a good length e-read, it was well worth it. I loved it. Okay, maybe not "Rock Me" loved it, or even "Falling Star" loved it, but I was not disappointed. Oh and... is that a dimple I see in her cover rocker? *sigh*

Chelsea (a worldly, but young) travel writer is back in the

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About book# 1:
Eve Anderson is darned tired of Kenzie Gregor meddling in her business. She might be struggling to keep herself and her ailing mother financially afloat, but she's no princess in need of a strong, capable knight in a black SUV to rescue her -- even if he is easy on the eyes. Besides, there's something very odd about him...and she's sure the strange events occurring in their small coastal Maine town are linked to his recent arrival.

Once an immortal warrior cursed to live as a

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Today's Paranormal book releases!! Lots of young adult novels in this batch. Oh look House of Night fans!! ---> Dragon’s Oath (House of Night)
The first in an enthralling new mini-series of novellas from the #1 bestselling authors of the House of Night, Dragon’s Oath tells the story behind the House of Night’s formidable fencing instructor – the love that will transform him, and the promise that will haunt him

Brink of Eternity: Guardians of Ascension novella – by Caris Roane

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About the series, as per the author:
"... my books about the Marshall family of sexy alpha male werewolves."

"... a werewolf detective who used his wolf senses to solve crimes."

"... My first Moon books were Urban Fantasy. But as I’ve gotten into the series, I’ve added a new element–a universe parallel to our own, where paranormal powers have become a dominant force in society."

Killing Moon (The Moon Series, Book 1)
Edge of the Moon (The Moon Series, Book 2)
Witching Moon

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June 2011

Virgin by Cheryl Brooks – release date: June 1st 2011
Demons Prefer Blondes by Sidney Ayers – release date: June 1st 2011
Heart of the Highland Wolf by Terry Spear – release date: June 1st 2011
The Deadliest Bite (Jaz Parks) by Jennifer Rardin – release date: June 2nd 2011
The Unforgiven by Joy Nash – release date: June 6th 2011
Sorceress, Interrupted by A. J. Menden – release date: June 6th 2011
Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology,

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About the series:
A new paranormal romance series that follows desire into the depths of the ocean

Lighthouse keeper Tessa Lonike savors her solitude on Little Mer, an island off the coast of Maine, guarding her true identity as a mermaid. But when Tessa spots a man thrashing around in the ice cold waters during a storm, she must use her ability as a mermaid to pull him to shore. And a year later, when Kenneth meets her again, he's determined not to let Tessa slip away. But when Tessa'a

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Samson's Lovely Mortal: Scanguards Vampires
This was an enjoyable, easy read. I read it in one night, and didn't get bored once. It may not have driven me to my blog in a frenzy to tout it's amazingness but it held my attention and I will definitely be continuing the series. And better yet, it's one of the free Kindle e-books I downloaded (and it looks like it's still free!!)

It had all the "oldschool" stuff that I love in a vampire romance novel.
1.) The unsuspecting human (who

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About the series:
A detective series with a supernatural twist, featuring PI Harper Blaine.
About book #1:
Recovering from a near-fatal accident, Seattle Private Investigator Harper Blaine develops the ability to move through the Grey: the realm of ghosts, vampires, witches, and magic that exists between our world and the next. Harper wants her life to return to normal, but when her clients turn out to be paranormal, the reluctant Greywalker is drawn into the affairs of ambitious vampires

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The Darkest Pleasure (Hqn)
Reyes... Reyes, Reyes, Reyes. Reminded me somewhat of "Z" (from BDB series) so I ummm... kinda, put my brain picture of "Zsadist" and superimposed it onto Reyes. Not bad, if I do say so myself. Made for a mighty enjoyable read, and kinda like re-reading Z's story (okay, maybe Z's cousin or something). Oh, did I ever tell you I did that with "Tegan" from the Midnight Breed series? Yeah... if the hero has "Z-like" qualities, my "Z" image becomes the default in

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You guys!!!! Looooook!!! Some really awesome finds!!

Today's bargains and freebies include one of my favorite authors (Lynsay Sands), and one of her books is in serious bargain mode! Now mind you, this wasn't my favorite of this series, but it was still PLENTY good, and so many books that follow, rocked my world!

Freebies:

Kiss at Your Own Risk by Stephanie Rowe - ooooh it look so good and it's FREE!!



Bargains:

A Quick Bite with Bonus Material for $1.99!!!! by Lynsay

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Sheet Music - A Rock 'N' Roll Love Story
A couple of weekends ago, I went on another "rock star book" hunt, and I found a bunch (all nicely loaded into my iPad). None of them are "main stream" or very popular (some didn't even have reviews yet), but that's okay. There's a "first time" for everything (and some of my favorite books recently, have been relatively unknown). Each of my "finds" had a synopsis that tickled my fancy, (you know... the whole, normal girl accidentily runs into

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HUGE release day, again!! Books that stand out to me in this list (either from popular series that I have read, or have heard of): Vampire Instinct (Vampire Queen) by Joey W. Hill (I'm DYING to get started on this one, but I keep getting sidetracked by my "dying" to get started on all of my other TBR pile), Skin Dive by Ava Gray, Bloodlust (Nightshade, Book 2) by Michelle Rowen, Night Veil (The Indigo Court Series) by Yasmine Galenorn, and Undead and Undermined (Undead/Queen Betsy) by

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Happy 4th of July everyone! Let's celebrate it with another man-candy post! He counts as fireworks, right?

In my last "Cover Model Feature" post, I focused on Paul Marron, the model that took up the majority of my Top Ten Steamy Paranormal Book Covers. At that time, I hadn't put two and two together that "Paul" represented the majority of my favorite book heros. *blush* How silly of me, 'cause now I can spot him a mile away. I'm not cover model savvy just yet, but Paul remains my

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Sexiest Vampire Alive (Love at Stake)
Gorgeous GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!! Gregori is NEXT. He is a young and modern vampire, and quite the player, to boot! ;) I can't wait to read about him. His human mom will be in the picture too, so this has got to be good! I hope he gives his female match a bit of a hard time like Carlos did. That book really rev'd me up, and made me crazy. I love when the "love match" isn't easy, and a player like Gregori *should* be a promising

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About book#1:
Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful-and passionate-of the Elder races.

Dragon Bound (A Novel of the Elder Races)
Storm's Heart (A Novel of the Elder Races) - expected release date August 2nd 2011
Serpent's

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About book #1:
Venice, early 1800s

Isabella Tenderini, a wealthy merchant's widow rescues a stranger from drowning in one of Venice's canals. And how does the man repay her selfless act? By kissing her - her, a respectable woman.

Not only is Raphael di Santori grateful for his life being saved, he would also like to thank his rescuer very intimately - more intimately than decorum allows. But then, Raphael has never been one to play by the rules - as a vampire he doesn't have

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As per the author: "...paranormal romances, featuring fallen angel heroes in a future-set (post-nuclear, pre-Apocalyptic) society."

About book#1:
When her estranged husband's mysterious death is declared an accident, Lilia Desjardins knows that it is a lie. She leaves all she knows to risk the dark heart of the Repulbic - only to find that she herself has been targeted by forces unknown.

Adam Montgomery will do anything to complete his earthly mission, even if he has to tangle with the

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The Darkest Kiss (Hqn)
Hrmm.... good, but not overwhelmingly good. I wanted to finish it and I enjoyed the story progression (lots of little side things going on), but I found my self easily setting it aside. That first kiss had me swooning (I LOVE a resistant hero). but.... I didn't fall in love with Lucien. And I blame Anya for that. Maybe it's cause she's already an immortal female, and I'm jealous of 'em. Yeah, yeah.... you already knew that ;) After two years of reading this genre, I've

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About the series (as per author): "... about star-crossed alien/human lovers..."

About book #1:
It has been years since exiled alien king Jared Bennett thought of anything other than his people’s fight for freedom. Now his rebel force has the one weapon that can turn the tide against their enemy: the key to the secrets of time. Victory has never been closer—but one woman has the power to change everything.

Kelsey Wells can’t deny that there is something unearthly about her fierce

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About the series:
A thrilling new series featuring seven immortal Spartan warriors protecting mankind— and confronting passion along the way...

Red Fire: A Gods of Midnight Novel
Red Kiss: A Gods of Midnight Novel
Red Demon: A Gods of Midnight Novel
Red Blooded: A Gods of Midnight Novella A Penguin eSpecial from Signet Eclipse
Red Angel as found in the On the Hunt Anthology
Red Mortal: A Gods of Midnight

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So many highly anticipated books (from some very popular series). The ones I've been extra anxious for? Deeper Than Midnight: A Midnight Breed Novel by Lara Adrian and Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix (I love both these authors!)

Passion by Lauren Kate – release date: June 28th 2011
Deeper Than Midnight: A Midnight Breed Novel by Lara Adrian – release date: June 28th 2011
Kitty’s Big Trouble by Carrie Vaughn – release date: June 28th 2011
Burn the Night: The Final

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No paranormal freebies today, but so many good 0.99 cent bargains in today's finds. Many full length, with lots of excellent reviews!!

The Bringer - by Samantha Towle
A Job From Hell (A Young Adult Paranormal Romance) (Ancient Legends) by Jayde Scott
Starcrossed: Perigee - A paranormal romance trilogy by Tracey Lee Campbell
Every Last Kiss (The Bloodstone Saga) by Courtney Cole
Tremble (Celestra Series Book 2) by Addison Moore
Demon Kissed (Ivy Taylor) by H.M.

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As per the author:
"...world full of winged vampires, hunky warriors and women with extraordinary preternatural powers. To become a vampire, a mortal man or woman must demonstrate power and prove worthy of ascending to the next dimension. But the process of ascension is dangerous since the enemy, intent on conquering two worlds, tries to corrupt the most powerful ascenders and turn them into beautiful but villainous death vampires."

Ascension (Guardians of Ascension)
Burning

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The Darkest Night (Hqn)
What is the difference between a bossy guy (that makes you growl with anger) and a bossy guy that makes you purr? Well... the purr-inducer is a paranormal hottie that just doesn't know any better. He doesn't "get" us modern, human women. Oh... and he's irresistably intense. Hey! What?! *blush* Am I making excuses for this one? I suppose I have a need to explain and rationalize my reason for crushing on this "hero" so bad (cause really, I should have wanted to

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The Reluctant Vampire: An Argeneau Novel
This was cute. Nice and entertaining enough, but it didn't rock my world. No jolts, no making me angry. No need to cry, and really... not much swooning for me, either. But that's not necessarily a bad thing right? Sometimes we just need a nice light read on a lazy Saturday afternoon. And this one delivered a little something extra. A laugh out loud moment (with a certain "black and white kitty") that had me giggling so hard, and for so long, that

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Freebies and bargains! I found more!! :) (and a few gems that are not paranormal but nicely bargained priced and very popular)!!

FREEBIES

Witches 101: A Witches of East End Primer by Melissa Marr
Inherited Danger (The Dawning of Power) by Brian Rathbone
Unicorn Bait by S.A. Hunter
Blood in the Marsh by Ciana Stone
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght: Orion, Book 1 by Cathryn Cade



BARGAIN e-Books!

Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
Secret Legacy by Anna

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Good news!! I have another book giveaway as offered by the publishing company :)

More about The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making:
"Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland.

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Welcome to my first installation of "Behind the Books". Where I talk to the authors about what inspired them to write the books we love so much.



Olivia Cunning. The woman that started it all for me (well, at least my "book" fascination with rock stars - I've always thought the real thing was pretty hot).

I'm so happy that this romance/erotica author took her love of rock music and musicians, to her writing. It was because of her book Backstage Pass: Sinners on Tour, and then Rock

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Rock Me
This is yet another book that had me reading practically non-stop from page one, except I had to stop so I could sleep, and I didn't even need or want to! Stupid responsibilities! You know you love a book when you wake up in the morning, can't stop thinking about it, and get excited when you run into people so you can tell everyone around you about it. Lily got my first dose of enthusiasm...
"so good
SO SO good
I think he is my new favorite. Everything he says or does or how he

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Here are Sherrilyn Kenyons's latest upcoming books and book covers revealed. WOW! She's a writing machine!

The next book in Nick's Saga ---> Infamous - Book #3 in the Chronicles of Nick (expected release March 1st 2012):

Synopsis (as found on Sherrilyn's webpage):
Go to school. Get good grades. Stay out of trouble. That’s the mandate for most kids. But Nick Gautier isn’t the average teenager. He’s a boy with a destiny not even he fully understands. And his first mandate is to

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I have another book giveaway as offered by the publishing company of this awesome YA "time travelling" series! The first book in bestselling author Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red (Ruby Red - Trilogy).

How do you win it? Just leave a comment below, and by Wednesday June 15th 2011 at NOON EST, I will randomly select a winner over my lunch hour. The winner will be contacted and will have 24hrs to respond with a mailing address (must respond by Thursday June 16th 2011 - NOON EST). I need to have

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Darkness Revealed (Guardians of Eternity, Book 4)
Here is another recent vampire book read that just didn't thrill me. I've hit two in a row, and I just can't wait to get excited and swoon over a vampire again. I miss the vampires that took MY breath away. I mean...literally just made me gasp, because of what they said, something they did, a heartbreaking moment that was so perfectly detailed that I couldn't help but feel it.

In this novel, it appeared as if all of the elements were

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Vampire Mine
As much as I have loved most of the books in this series, on occasion, I hit one that just didn't do "it" for me. This is a perfect example.

I was looking forward to Connor's story. From one book to the next, Connor would openly scowl at all the blossoming love around him, that tormented his apparently tortured soul. I thought most of it had to do with Darcy. Remember Darcy, the dying human that was caught in their vampire war that he ended up "turning"? She seemed to

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Another "Cat Star Chronicles" book is free, plus even more awesome free books from well known authors! Get 'em while they're free!! And don't just stop at those. Lately alot of the books I've been raving about have been e-book freebies and bargains from new authors, and I'm thrilled to have found them! (Olivia Brynn, Olivia Cunning, and Cherrie Lynn to name a few)...

Outcast (Cat Star Chronicles) by Cheryl Brooks ---> woo hoo!!!
Seduced by the Wolf by Terry Spear
Hidden by

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About the series:
Fifteen-year-old Megan Berry is a Zombie Settler by birth, which means she's part-time shrink to a bunch of dead people with a whole lot of issues.

All Megan wants is to be normal - and go to homecoming, of course. Unfortunately, it's a little difficult when your dates keep getting interrupted by a bunch of slobbering Undead.

Things are about to get even more complicated for Megan. Someone in school is using black magic to turn average, angsty Undead into flesh-eating

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Ohhhhh WOW!! I'm almost done this book (Rock Me), and I had to tear myself away at 2am to get some sleep. I didn't want to. I wasn't even tired. This tattoo'd bad-boy had my adrenaline racing! Oh he might not be a "rock star" but he's right up their alley.

I'm loving this story. Even shed a few tears. And you know I gotta review it. It's all pent up inside me, building pressure. So I'm gonna finish tonight, and then let you have it! In the meantime, just know I am thoroughly enjoying

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About the series:
Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive - this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone's out for blood.

The author also says about book#1: "I can tell you, though, that if you love Adrian, you'll love this. He's all over the book, and everything he says in it is

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Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore and Religion in the PC and Kristin Cast Vampyre Series
Editedby P.C. Cast? Yup. This isn't another actual book in the series, but a companion of sorts. This one was sent to me by the publisher, (actually, TWO, one for me, and one for a lucky commenter), and I quickly realized it is a compilation of "works" (essays) by other authors, and professors. Analyzations and comparisons of past folklore, mythology (Greek, vampyre, witches), history

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Another big release day. A few highly anticipated YA books (such as a House of Night addition, and the latest Immortals from Alyson Noel), and one that I'm curious about, the latest by Laurell K Hamilton Hit List (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter).

I say curious. I'm treading lightly when it comes to Anita now, as I've been disappointed in a few of the latest ones. But, once upon a time, I was addicted to that series.

The Unforgiven by Joy Nash – release date: June 6th

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Falling Star
I did it again. I read a recently released vampire book that didn't really do "it" for me. I needed my intensity fix so I scrounged around in my iPad, until I found another one of my guilty pleasures. SEXY HOT BAD BOY ROCK STARS. These books are very hard to find, but so far every one I've found has been plenty satisfying. This one included. I didn't intend to review it (it was just a little short "fun time" for me) but here I am still thinking about it, and I needed to let you

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Hello Ever fans!! The moment you've all been waiting for is almost here!! Available June 7th from St. Martin's Press is the final book in Alyson Noel's beloved Immortals Series, 'Everlasting (Immortals)'!

And guess what!? In celebration of the release of 'Everlasting' the publisher is giving away one copy of the book Everlasting to one of my lucky readers.

How do you win it? Just leave a comment below, by Friday June 10th 9pm EST, and I will randomly select a winner. The winner will

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May 2011

Wickedly Charming by Kristine Grayson – release date: May 1st 2011
Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney – release date: May 1st 2011
The Legend of Michael: Sin and Satisfaction by Lisa Renee Jones – release date: May 1st 2011
Dead Is Not an Option by Marlene Perez – release date: May 2nd 2011
Jekel Loves Hyde by Beth Fantaskey – release date: May 2nd 2011
Ghost Huntress Book 5: The Discovery by Marley Gibson – release

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April 2011

Spirit Dances (Luna Books) by C.E. Murphy – release date: April 1st 2011
Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend by Linda Wisdom – release date: April 1st 2011
The Darkest Secret (Hqn) by Gena Showalter – release date: April 1st 2011
Eye of Heaven: A Dirk & Steele Novel by Marjorie M. Liu – release date: April 1st 2011
The Grail King (Druids of Avalon) by Joy Nash – release date: April 1st 2011
Hidden Embers: A Dragon's Heat Novel by Tessa

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I know... it took me awhile to write this one, huh? Considering I finished it last Monday. This was another one of those "I need time to get over it" kind of series. Books that make you feel that way are always good but after the whirlwind Memorial Day weekend I spent with the Hunger Games crew, I was *spent*.

I knew I'd miss them, and I had a BLAST reading this series with my Facebook gang (and our commenting frenzy), but considering how book#3 ended, I needed more. More... detail, more

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The finds never end :) (even more from a few popular series!!)

Super Freebies!!

Marked: a Northern Shifters novel by Joely Skye (the sixth in her Northern Shifters series)
Scent of Danger (Darklands) by Autumn Dawn (He’s not safe, he’s not stable…he’s not even human)



SUPER Paranormal Bargains!! Lots for $0.99!

Hero by Cheryl Brooks (book #6 in the Cat Star Chronicles)
Blue is for Nightmares byLaurie Faria Stolarz (book#1 in the series!!)
Legend of

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Great find!!

My friend Lily just made me aware of an excellent bargain priced book (considering how much I enjoyed "Backstage Pass", and Rock Hard).

Not Paranormal, but still fun (a rock band on tour, and all of their "romance issues"). You'll get attached to these guys quick!

For those of you who missed out on the Backstage Pass freebie a month or so again, you can luck out this time, if you're quick. The Kindle eBook#2 (Rock Hard - Sed's book) in Olivia Cunning's "Sinners"

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I'm a day late with this!! But, I have an excuse... really I do! You see, due to the Memorial Day Holiday, my brain thought yesterday was Monday. Yup, it's all my brain's fault! And you wanna know the kicker? Someone commented yesterday and let me know how good the new Lyndsay Sands release (The Reluctant Vampire) was. And I thought to myself, as I downloaded it with glee... YAY me! It came out a day early!! *hrmph* :roll:

So here they are... YESTERDAY'S latest book releases.

The Outlaw

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Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)
Oh. My. Goodness. This book was something else. Whoa…. Wow! I feel like I’ve literally been dragged through... Wait. Haven't I said this before? Yes. Yes I have. And I'm right back where I started, but so much further ahead.

The series, so far, in a word? Relentless. Terrifying. Agonizing. Both heartening and disheartening. Okay, it's impossible to keep it to one word, but you get the picture. Your reading experience will

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Oh. My. Goodness. This book was something else. Whoa.... Wow! I've literally been dragged through a vast array of emotionally charged and mostly dangerous moments. Now, I am sitting here stunned, somewhat happy, but not relieved. Happy that I've been recommended such an arresting, and completely absorbing series. But relief. None. My heart is still pumping from what just happened, and the apprehension (and anxiousness) of a few more things to come. You see, as warned by my reader

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I had all intentions last night to write Cezar's review (Alexandra Ivy's Darkness Revealed), and of course, I still fully intend to (btw - quick review - it's "good-ish", but far from a favorite).

But you see...I was sidetracked. Actually, more like derailed. While I usually like to write my reviews before starting a new book, on occasion, something tempts me away from acting responsibly. And considering Cezar didn't floor me, I was an easy "sway" ;) Tee hee!!

What swayed me, you ask?

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I was lucky enough to go directly from my steamy paperback (book #1) into a digital review copy of book #2 (as provided by Harlequin). The book isn't officially out just yet (coming out on June 21st 2011), but once it is released, I'll be getting a nice paperback copy to add to my collection ;) I love the obvious vampirey-ness of these covers.

This was Alfonso Serrano's book. Remember him? He was Dominic's evil brother that joined the Dark Bloods in their quest to take over the vampire

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About the series:
Death is inevitable. But there are some souls, more wicked and disobedient than most, who defy Death’s claim. Rebellious souls who must be called to heel.
As per the author:
The Shadow Guards are a mysterious order of immortals tasked with intervening, as necessary, in the lives and deaths of mortals. Archer, Lord Black, the hero of NIGHT FALLS DARKLY, is a Reclaimer, and is charged with hunting down and eliminating the most morally deteriorated, wicked souls of the

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Isn't it the cutest? Lily's friend Ray (who made her the new "cartoon baby Lily" banner on her blog), just sent me a cartoon baby Maryse! OMG I just love it so much. I still have that actual "baby" dress that she's wearing. And look at her vampire dolly (you might not be able to see in this small version, but he's got a "Z" on his jacket) - tee hee!! A Baby "Z" doll, and a book. My two favorite things. Thank you guys so

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I found some more freebies!!! Most of these are full length, and most of the bargain one below are 0.99 (and loaded in great reviews). Enough said - onto the downloads :)

FREEBIES:

Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires #1)
Reunion (Vampires Realm)
The Charmer (Dark Lands)
Starfire Angels (Starfire Angels: Dark Angel Chronicles Book 1)
The Amulet: A Faedra Bennett Custodian Novel
The Thirteenth Unicorn
Dawn of Avalon
Snaring The

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Lots of fun updates today! I'm updating this live, right now, so stick around :)

Gena Showalter will be at the Apple Store in Soho NY doing an interview and an question & answer session. Drop by if you're in the area!! Monday, 23 May at 6:30pm. (Stupid NY get's all the fun stuff! *pout* ;) )
Laurell K Hamilton updates us on the Merry Gentry series. More to come she promises!! Check out her blogpost here.

"I was burning myself out doing two books a year, will my publisher want me

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About the series:
RULES FOR THE (VERY) RELUCTANT GUARDIAN OF THE SCROLL
1. Don't lose the above artifact you've inherited from your ancestors-no matter how much it starts messing up your life.

2. Do learn how to control its powers. (And, yes, that means putting up with über-complicated guardian lessons from your father's meddling ghost.)

3. Don't trust anyone. Especially Rhys, the mysterious bad boy who's always one step ahead of you . . . and as irresistible as sin.

4. Do anything

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This one came to me by way of a friend who purchased the book for it's very steamy vampire-y cover. She thought it would look nice displayed in my upcoming "vampire/reading" room, and I have to agree. It's gorgeous! But the best thing about the book is actually the story told inside. I just read this on a recent business trip, and it wholeheartedly captured my attention and kept me entertained throughout.

It's about Dominic, the PERFECT vampire (well, in my opinion anyway). He heads a

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Thanks to Vicki for this suggestion! (she says: "very good story line, keeps you going...")

About the series:
Tess Corday, Occult Special Investigator for Vancouver’s Mystical Crime Lab, is used to seeing dead vampires. But there’s nothing ordinary about this case. Not the lab results on the cause of death. Not the teenage girl living at the address found in the vamp’s pocket, who may well be in thrall to a demon. And certainly not Lucian Agrado, the necromancer who is liaison to the

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Not exactly "paranormal" but sort of. These men were "genetically created" (a futuristic sci/fi type series).

About the series:
"The Shareem. Males created to be tall, muscled, sexy, and…enhanced. They come in one of three levels—pure sensual pleasure, games and wicked fun, or the ultimate barbarian—complete with whip."
Note: The author indicates that the e-book versions have been temporarily lowered in price!

Rees: Tales of the Shareem
Maia & Rylan
Rio
Aiden And Ky:

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Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 11)
Wow. This one worked for me, and I'm pleasantly surprised. I went into it thinking I was going to be sorely disappointed (as I was with the last two books), but that wasn't the case at all.

You know when you get invited to go somewhere, and you're getting ready to go, but you're all bummed 'cause you're so sure it won't be your thing, and you're going to have a miserable time? And then you go, and it ends up being so fun, and one of the most

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About the series:
Enter a dark and erotic world where immortals from the Celtic Otherworld—Annwyn—mingle with mortals at the Velvet Haven Goth club. In this world of sex and lust, a tenuous alliance is formed between feuding immortals and unsuspecting mortals.

Some enter this union willingly, some have their own reasons, and some are only in it for monetary gain. But what all search for is a flame and amulet, the keys to forge a powerful weapon to use to destroy either the mortal world

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About book# 1:
A DANGEROUS MISSION
Vivianne Blackstone devotes herself to her career, putting her love life on hold. Her latest project is a spaceship designed to protect Earth from the deadly Tribes. But its engineer, the alluring Jordan McArthur, now threatens both her job and her wary heart . . .

AN UNDENIABLE DESIRE
Jordan's past goes back to King Arthur, and he must find the ancient artifact that can save the galaxy. Vivianne's ship is his best hope, but convincing the fiercely

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About the series:
In the days when powerful witches used their magic to shield humanity from demons, their allies and guardians were a group of men gifted with preternatural abilities of their own–the witch guardians. But when a band of witches traded their humanity for demonic power, the ancient bond was broken, and the guardians became the hunters.

Blood Magic: A Novel
Soul Magic: A Novel
Night Magic: A Wing Slayer Novel
Sinful Magic: A Wing Slayer Novel (expected release date -

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Welcome back everyone. Please clean your feet off. I had to break into Maryse's last night. It rained, like flooded and I was about to lose my books. I will replace the window, don't worry. There was some scary crap out there last night and the book I was reading? Not helping. AT ALL!

I read Darkness at Dawn by Devin Harnois, and man it was a really short read, but it was GOOD. Everson is a solider, a modern warrior. Fighting a variety of "nasties" every night is the only thing that keeps

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About the series:
In the dark, fear and desire are one...

Alexander Roman wants nothing to do with those of his vampire breed. Fate places him at the door of Dr. Sara Donohue, who is dedicated to removing patients' traumatic memories. But as their world's collide, Sara and Alexander are bound by something even stronger as one becomes hunter and the other, prey. And Sara's only chance of survival is to surrender to the final-and most unimaginable-desire of her life.

Eternal Hunger: Mark

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Hey guys. Get in here quick *darts look around*, there is something out there. I may or may not have forgotten to rinse out my blood bottles. There are herds of mosquitoes and I keep hearing noises! I'm not scared or anything, you know, cause I'm a vamp and everything, but I don't like thinking about what it might be out there.... what if it's Blade? Ok, ok, can we change the subject?

So, because of all the Paul Marron madness, and because it was FREE, I picked up Dangerous Highlander: A

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About the series:
For thousands of years, soulless bloodthirsty lycans have roamed the earth, at their most dangerous every full moon when their insatiable need to feed must be satisfied … and human blood runs.

The only thing standing between these monsters and mankind is a secret society of lycan hunters that will stop at nothing to see the lycan race destroyed. These hunters are hardened men, without hearts, driven by duty and an inflexible code: destroy them at all cost.

Only forces

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Afterlight: The Dark Ink Chronicles
Hey Guys! Good to see you back! I'm still embarrassed that I lost the keys to Maryse's place and locked my keys in my truck. *sigh* I would lose my head if was not attached. I am so excited about camping out here this week! I forgot to get an air mattress, but I'm sure that won't matter right? I did remember to get blood though. Small problem. Do you know about mosquitoes? I really hate those little effers. As soon as I open a bottle they act like it's open

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Hey everyone I am on my way now to Maryse's! Guess what I am doing this week?! Not that! Get your brains out of the gutters ladies (that means you Sherry)...

Maryse has trusted me, again, to blog-sit for a few days. I am going to make her proud this time. No parties. No weres that pee on the rug. No purple swimming pools. I am going to be the BEST progeny EVER. Well, I'm going to try anyways.

I found out last week that Sandra Hill put out a new Viking book called The Reluctant Viking.

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Something Wicked (A Living in Eden Novel)
It's safe to say that I was destined to love this series, considering the book cover. Yes. I am that shallow. :oops: It was great to not have to fight for the image of the hero to create itself in my head, for once. In this series, the image was so thoughtfully provided, and what an image it is!

Darrak, an unlucky demon forged from hellfire itself, is now stuck in the human world, when, once upon a time, the wicked witch from the west (well, I

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Thanks to Melissa for pointing out a very important (yet missing) series from my list. What was I thinking!? Especially considering I've already collected a bunch of these for my own reading pleasure ;)

About the series:
Here are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly erotic, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force--a story of danger and flight, of love and loss, of suspense and resolution, and of the extraordinary power of the

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About the series:
Anne Rice makes real a family of witches--a family given to poetry and incest, to murder and philsophy, a family that is itself haunted by a powerful, dangerous and seductive being.

The Witching Hour (Lives of the Mayfair Witches)
Lasher (Lives of the Mayfair Witches)
Taltos (Lives of the Mayfair Witches)

The series goes on to progress (and become a part of) Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles (later towards the end of that series)

Merrick (Vampire/Witches

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Saturday April 30th 2011... our virtual pajama party was finally ready...
Location: Sherry's Vampire Room virtually through Maryse's Book Blog (Paranormal & Urban Fantasy) Facebook page.


Sherry: you need to show up Jackie

Maryse: yah girls...come on!! Get into your pj's surround yourself with your favorite-est books and upload!! I'm thousands of miles away from her in reality, but this is a virtual party. We can do what we want!! Sherry... I'm thinking I'm gonna have to invite a

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Big Release day!! And when I say BIG I mean Eric and Sookie BIG!!

The day we've all been waiting for! Yes yesssss, I know. With the last two books in the series, I've complained that they were been big let-downs for me, and that I won't be as excited when the next one comes out. But come on people!!! A year is a LONG time to wait, and I think I've officially forgotten what I was all mad about last year, anyway. Time heals all things, including book disappointments ;)

And anyway, I just

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Saturday April 30th 2011... our virtual pajama party was finally ready...
Location: Sherry's Vampire Room virtually through Maryse's Book Blog (Paranormal & Urban Fantasy) Facebook page.


Sherry: you need to show up Jackie

Maryse: yah girls...come on!! Get into your pj's surround yourself with your favorite-est books and upload!! I'm thousands of miles away from her in reality, but this is a virtual party. We can do what we want!! Sherry... I'm thinking I'm gonna have to invite a

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Some of this is *slightly* old news, but still good stuff!

Richelle Mead has an offer for us! She will write a short story about Dimitri and Rose going back to Russia to visit his family IF "Spirit Bound wins in the CBC awards". So VOTE! She also states on her Facebook page:

Working on Bloodlines revisions is stressful, but Sydney is such a fun character. She speaks 5 languages and knows the periodic table backwards and forward--but is so oblivious to social and romantic stuff sometimes.

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Paul Marron - cover model on many of my favorite books!
Today, I have chosen to dedicate an entire post to this wooooo hooo HOT !!! *ahem* :oops: I mean... handsome, and obviously versatile cover model. Versatile? Yes, absolutely versatile. You see, once upon a time, I made a list of my top ten favorite (hottest!) book covers (featuring my favorite most handsome-est "heroes"). If I caught myself staring in awe at the cover, or purchasing a book because of the cover, well...it made my

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Rock Hard (book#2 in the "Sinners On Tour" series).
Remember that jerk "Sed" I told you about in book#1 (you know... the singer)? Pretty much the hottest guy alive (*sigh* yes - alive. Still no vampires *shrug* ;) ). Tall, hulking and sexy as anything. And. He has DIMPLES!!!! (my absolute downfall - dimples will win me over all the time). The guy who would use many groupies at a time, and throw 'em outta the bus when he was done? Well, maybe I take the "jerk" part back. Because... his heart.

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Backstage Pass: Sinners on Tour
You know, sometimes, I need a break. Not from reading per se, but from a genre. My "breaks" never last long, because I'm a total vampire-addict. There's just something about a dark and brooding hunky predator with superhuman strength, magical powers, and a secret need to redeem his soul (and his heart) that just does it for me. Specially when a mere human just "does it" for him. Love those!

But every once in awhile, a book catches my attention and despite

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I received a wonderful surprise in the mail today! My friend Sherry found a plethora of highly discounted books at her local Borders, and sent me something that she thought would look perfect in my upcoming "vampire room" (Book #1 in the Sweetblood series). By the way, I'm totally stealing her vampire room idea (she has a rocking room, that is very Black Dagger Brotherhood oriented). She sent me a book with a very HOT cover, and it will be proudly displayed. Thank you friend!! *hug*

About

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Exactly a week ago today, I was amongst some of my very favorite people in the world. My mom, my aunts, my best bud Lily (that I originally met through my website), and Jackie, a great new friend that I also met via my website (she was visiting all the way from England)!!

Can I just say, that I love my blog? Because of this blog, I've found an outlet to express my excitement (or my melancholy) over books that I can't stop thinking about. The blog has helped me organize my own

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Look! More books came out today!! A few that I know were highly anticpated, including one I've been waiting for (in Sherrilyn Kenyon's League series) and another book in Christine Warren's "Others" series, another Paladin novel from Alexis Morgan (very popular amongst my Facebook friends), another Christine Feehan book, the next one in the Lords of Satyr series (I hear this one is very steamy)... Good stuff!!

Born of Shadows (The League) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – release date: April

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About the series:
The youngest in a long line of witches, Ari senses that things are changing--changing for the worse. For generations, her kin have tended the Old Places, keeping the land safe and fertile. But with the Summer Moon, the mood of her neighbors has soured. And Ari is no longer safe.

The Fae have long ignored what occurs in the mortal world, passing through on their shadowy roads only long enough to amuse themselves. But the roads are slowly disappearing, leaving the Fae Clans

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About the series:
Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she’ll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters’ laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything - including

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These have awesome reviews, full length (and really long) books, and are bargain priced!!

About book# 1:
"...trying to hide the fact he's a vampire is all of a sudden not his only problem, because when compromising documents are found in Delilah's possession, Samson wonders whether she's the one who has more to hide than he does."

Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires #1)
Amaury's Hellion (Scanguards Vampires #2)
Gabriel's Mate (Scanguards Vampires #3)
Yvette's Haven

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Lora has just posted on her forum today with a quick update on how they are working to fix this issue:
NAVARRO'S PROMISE Missing Pages

I figured out what happened with Navarro's Promise, and I am so sorry.
The missing portion of the scene, the sex scene between Navarro and Mica somehow managed to find its way out of the file. I don't know if I deleted it to fix it, or someone accidently deleted, or perhaps laid it aside to fix and forgot to put it back in. However it happened, it was

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About the series (okay, can I just say, her books covers are gorgeous!!! - Lots of great reviews!):
A man's journey to find his humanity. A woman's journey to find her courage. An ever-changing world that can be saved or destroyed by the human heart.

Long ago, to stop the onslaught of the Eater of the World, Ephemera was split into a dizzying number of strange and magical lands connected only by bridges—which may take you where you truly belong, rather than where you had intended to

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About the series:
Jillian Conrad never believed in vampires. But she’s just become a living, breathing weapon against them. Attacked by a desperate scientist, she is injected with a serum that was supposed to act as a deadly poison to vampires. And when the scientist is gunned down in front of her, his secrets die with him.

Declan Reyes was only half-vampire, but he hates them with all his heart. He knows that the poison in Jillian’s veins could finally destroy the undead kingdom. Also,

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About the series:
When the story begins in Evernight, Bianca has just left the small town where she's spent her whole life. She's a new student at Evernight Academy, a creepily Gothic boarding school where her classmates are somehow too perfect: smart, sleek and almost predatory. Bianca knows she doesn't fit in.

Then she meets Lucas, another loner, who seems fiercely determined not to be the "Evernight type." There's a connection between Bianca and Lucas that can't be denied. She would risk

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The Demon in Me (A Living in Eden Novel)
Darrak. Sinfully sweet and sexy yet potentially evil, Darrak. I have been crushing on you since I first spotted your cover of "Something Wicked". With that slightly arrogant expression on your face, you surelooked like you were hiding something wicked, alright. I oooh'd and ahhh'd, and used every excuse I could to post your most gorgeous cover on my blog. I would bring you up in book-related conversation, just so that I could eventually gush over

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I'm amazed at how many deals are out there! Still. Have you seen my main bargain list? It's HUGE, and yet, I'm still adding to it. YAY us! Some of the best stories I've read, I've found this way. So here some more (even a full length book and some short stories from Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld series).

Devoured By Darkness by Alexandra Ivy (I'm loving this series, and actually, almost all of the ebooks are discounted, but this one is VERY bargain-y!!)
The Darkest

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About the series:
It's Inspector Adrian Philips's job to keep the peace between humans and demons in Avvar. Part demon, part human, he's hated by both sides. But when he meets Roxanne, a fellow outcast, he finds in her everything his soul needs--and his body yearns for. The question is, will the exquisite pleasure they find together be worth the dangerous wrath of their enemies?

As per the author: "alternate Victorian universe, erotic romance, linked but can be read alone or out of

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Now, usually, I wait until I have a few new freebies/bargains to dedicate an entire post to it, but.... come on. Just look at that cover!? What a GREAT excuse to do a late night *happy* dance. I mean post ;)

Isn't he just...? I wish the photo cover went a little higher - anyone know where the full size image is?

So here it is. Book #1 (Dangerous Highlander: A Dark Sword Novel) in the Dark Sword series at the bargain price of $2.99!! I don't know how long this price will last, so get it

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About the series:
Stacey's junior year at boarding school isn't easy. She's not the most popular girl at school, or the smartest, or the prettiest. She's got a crush on her best friend's boyfriend, and an even darker secret that threatens to ruin her friendships for good. And now she's having nightmares again.

As per the author about how she came up with the theme: "I wrote a scene in which Stacey, my main character, was meditating in front of a blue candle. Students in class suggested that

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Great news! I recently received some news about one of my favorite new (well... new to me) authors! I absolutely loved the intro to her new Werewolf series, and thrilled about her nomination. Congratulations Molly!!



Molly Harper scores nomination for Romance Writers of America’s RITA award
Harper also releases her sixth book, The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 5, 2011) – And One Last Thing, a funny and charming contemporary romance by Molly Harper, has been

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Ann Aguirre is very popular for her "Jax" series, and has just released the start of a new YA series:

Available today from Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is Ann Aguirre's debut Young Adult release, 'Enclave'!

More about 'Enclave':

Ann Aguirre, author of the Corine Solomon Series & the Sirantha Jax Series, releases her first -ever Young Adult dystopian novel, 'Enclave':

"New York City has been decimated by war and plague, and most of civilization has migrated to

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About the series:
Until three months ago, everything about sixteen-year-old Camelia's life had been fairly ordinary: decent grades; an okay relationship with her parents; and a pretty cool part-time job at an art studio downtown. But when Ben, the mysterious new guy, starts junior year at her high school, Camelia's life becomes far from ordinary.

Rumored to be somehow responsible for his ex-girlfriend's accidental death, Ben is immediately ostracized by everyone on campus. Except for

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Invincible: The Chronicles of Nick
The second installment in Nick Gautier's YA life, was pleasing. I enjoyed it, but it didn't keep me on the edge of my seat (unless of course, the scene included Ash or Kyrian). They were the scene stealers. Ash and his cocky sense of humor, and Kyrian with his smoldering protector, all around "good-guy" sexiness. Sexiness in a YA novel that focuses on a fourteen year old boy? Well, lemme re-phrase. There is no "sexy" in this book whatsoever, but I used

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About the series:
Fate has led Eden Riley to become a “psychic consultant” to the police, even though her abilities are unreliable at best. Those paranormal powers are about to get her into a jam she couldn’t have predicted. After her hunky police detective partner guns down a serial killer in front of her, Eden realizes that she’s quite literally no longer alone. A voice in her head introduces himself as Darrak. He’s a demon. But not in a bad way!

Darrak lost his original body

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It's been mentionned a few times today, that there are some missing scenes/pages from Lora Leigh's latest release (Navarro's Promise (Breeds). While nothing has been explained specifically (looks like simply a publishing error), the author has acknowledged it on her forum:

From author's forum (today)
NAVARRO'S PROMISE ERRORS
There appears to be pages/paragraphs missing after page 299 or 300. Lora is aware of the problem and is working on fixing it with the publishers. She's terribly

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About the series:
Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence-and corruption.

Whoever controls the Queen controls the darkness. Three men-sworn enemies-know this. And they know the power that hides behind the blue eyes of an innocent

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March 2011

Never Again: Wizards of Nevermore by Michele Bardsley – release date: March 1st 2011
Blackout (Cal Leandros, Book 6) by Rob Thurman – release date: March 1st 2011
Dead on Delivery (A Messenger Novel) by Eileen Rendahl – release date: March 1st 2011
Falling Under by Gwen Hayes – release date: March 1st 2011
Accidentally Catty (An Accidental Series) by Dakota Cassidy – release date: March 1st 2011
Twilight's Dawn: A Black Jewels Book by Anne

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Today was "blog update day", and I found all sorts of goodies including freebies, awesomely priced book bundles (including Gena Showalter books!!!) and great new book releases that were total news to me!

Today's Reading Order Guide Updates:


P.C. Cast – House Of Night Series Reading Order:






Kresley Cole – Immortals After Dark Series Reading Order











Melissa De La Cruz – Blue Bloods Series Reading Order











Ellen Schreiber –

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Thanks to my Michele from my Facebook page, for this recommendation!

About the series (historical/vampire):
She is a vampire, a witch, a warrior- and her story is one of legend.

Dulcinea Craven descends from a long line of witches, and she has just inherited wild, untrained magical powers that she has no idea how to control. Now a ruthless vampire and an age-old demon are determined to enslave Cin and steal her power for their own. Her only hope is The Righteous, a band of warrior

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Free Paranormal e-books (scroll down for tons of fantastic bargain e-books)

Latest Update —> April 8th 2011
Hey! Lookie what I found? Some free paranormal e-books (available today, and maybe longer) that you can read on your Kindle, or even on your computer with the Kindle software.

FREE eBooks

50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom
Heart of the Sea: An Others Bonus Story by Christine Warren (I read it is a re-release of one of her stories - "talented witch, Jenny

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About the series:
Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence-and corruption.

Whoever controls the Queen controls the darkness. Three men-sworn enemies-know this. And they know the power that hides behind the blue eyes of an innocent

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I'll admit. I was so obsessed with all things J.R. Ward this week (and many of last week's amazing book releases), that I forgot to post this. MANY excellent releases this week also (including a new one from 'The Breeds" series, another Dresden File, another from the Mortal Instruments). *shamefaced*

So for anyone wondering what came out this week, here it is:

Hidden Embers: A Dragon’s Heat Novel by Tessa Adams – release date: April 5th 2011
Mona Lisa Eclipsing (A Novel of

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I am LOVING this series so far. Exciting, sexy, and gripping, each book focuses on a couple of characters, but the series, as a whole, forges ahead with a more intricate, deeper story. Oh and, some of her Black Dagger Brotherhood characters have made cameos, and some may even play a larger part, in this series.

About the series:
Seven deadly sins. Seven souls to save. This is the first battle between a savior who doesn't believe and a demon with nothing to lose!

Covet (Fallen

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Woo hoo!! This is the cover of her upcoming book in the Fallen Angels series - Envy: A Novel of the Fallen Angels - the BEST one

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To Tame a Highland Warrior (Highlander, Book 2)
Grimm. I need to make an apology. I adored you. Even though it's been said that Hawk was the most gorgeous male in in the land, and that despite your lavish attractiveness, you didn't compare to him, after your book, I beg to differ. I nearly fainted with from the over-intensity of your "floor/break the table" scene and yet, I walked away without a comment.

As I chatted with Lily yesterday, I said:
"I have to write Grimm's review - I

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I just found these online (many of the e-book novels are $2.99 each - and they appear to be full length). Looks kinda like a "guy" vampire series, but there's a human girl and he's struggling with the "love" issue ;)

About the series:
Meet Lawson: vampire by birth, Fixer by trade. His mission: preserve the secret existence of vampires by any means necessary. There's just one problem - his oldest enemy Cosgrove is back, killing humans and threatening to unleash an ancient unholy evil. Can

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Wow - this has been a great freebie week (and bargain week!) I've found that almost the entire "Lawson Vampire Series" is $2.99 per e-book, and now, these freebies too!

Freebies

50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom
Heart of the Sea: An Others Bonus Story by Christine Warren (I read it is a re-release of one of her stories - "talented witch, Jenny Ferguson") - but it's free, and many of her older books are being re-released
Howling For My Baby: Cannon Pack, Book 1 by Beverly

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About the series:
Elizabeth Phoenix once used her unique skills as a psychic to help in the Milwaukee Police Department's fight against injustice. But when Liz's foster mother is found viciously murdered—and Liz is discovered unconscious at the scene—her only memory of the crime comes in the form of terrifying dreams…of creatures more horrific than anything Liz has seen in real life. What do these visions mean? And what in the world do they have to do with her former lover, Jimmy

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Okay...so I've been getting a few "news requests" about J.R. and the BDB future. and this is what I've been able to gather from the latest updates. While this isn't earthshattering news, I still found some fascinating insights and tidbits into the Black Dagger Brotherhood world, as it stands today. So I thought I'd highlight them here:

Next book to be released is from her Fallen Angels series ---> Envy: A Novel of the Fallen Angels (release date Sept 6th 2011)
Tohrment's book is

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Thanks to Amber, our free Paranormal e-book list is growing! She's found three freebies with great reviews, and is awesome enough to let us in on the goodies!

Fresh Blood - by Jennifer Colgan (on iBooks) and on Barnes and Noble (for Nook) (vampires!! What else! ;) )
Save My Soul - by Zoe Winters (on iBooks) and on Barnes and Noble (for Nook) (seductive incubus - aren't they all?)
Madison - by M.B. Forester-Smythe (on iBooks) and on Barnes and Noble (for Nook) - short e-book but about

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Wow this sounds great!! I wonder how I missed this? I've seen the books, and always assumed "Rob" was a man, but nope - the author is a woman! I can't explain exactly why that matters to me, other than I always gravitate towards female authors when it comes to this genre.

About the series:
In New York, there's a troll under the Brooklyn Bridge, a boggle in Central Park, and a beautiful vampire in a penthouse on the Upper East Side. Of course, most humans are oblivious to this, but Cal

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Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 9)
This one is going to be hard to review without a few (very light) spoilers. DO NOT READ if you don't want to know. While I keep it simple in regards to the "issues", this series is close to my heart, and I want to "mull it over" out loud, if you will ;) Oh and - leave a comment for a chance to win a signed copy of this very book!

I have been somewhat missing in action, and it's simply because...I went home again. Home, to my favorite

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It's been a while since I've caught up on all the author action (these last few weeks I've been entrenched in my books), but now I'm curious... What's next? Well... LOTS!!

First --> A few quick updates on my website:

I updated my G.A. Aiken - Dragon Kin Series reading order guide with two new upcoming stories in the series.
Another free e-book!! Immortal by V.K. Forrest
A bargain e-book Vampyre Kisses (The Last Witch Series) by Elizabeth Kolodziej

And now for the author

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Darkness Everlasting (Guardians of Eternity, Book 3)

Wow, Styx... I must really heart you to delay starting J.R. Ward's "Lover Unleashed" just so I can catch up with your review. Yup, it's true. I either have the best discipline ever, or just love making myself suffer.

The latest Black Dagger Brotherhood book was released today, and after work, I raced home to read it. Just as I was about to start, the guilt hit, and I said - WHOA Maryse!! You can't be rude to Styx. He

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HUGE HUGE release day today! Books we've all been dying for, and here they are, ready to be devoured! My own personal must-reads in this list include J.R. Ward, Kerrelyn Sparks, Larissa Ione, Molly Harper (and of course Gena Showalter, but I have a lot of catching up to do on that series).

The Darkest Secret (Hqn) by Gena Showalter – release date: March 29th 2011
Ghost Story (Dresden Files, No. 13) by Jim Butcher – release date: March 29th 2011
Vampire Mine by Kerrelyn

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LOOOOOOK!!! Loooookie what's coming out tomorrow!!
Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 9) ---> Finally!!!!

I'm team all of 'em, and I can't wait to get down and dirty in the Black Dagger Brotherhood, once again. Ooooh I hope it's all crazy-intense and that it tears my heart right out! And then, of course, I hope it kisses my heart boo-boo and makes it all better. But first, I wanna suffer ;) Keep 'em coming J.R. Ward. My all time favorite

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About the series:
Eugenie Markham never asked for any of this. Until now, she's been content with her job as a freelance shaman, battling and banishing Otherworldly creatures. When a prophecy suddenly makes her the Otherworld's most popular bachelorette, Eugenie finds herself fighting off unwanted supernatural suitors, as well as the evils that begin emerging from her past...

Storm Born (Dark Swan, Book 1)
Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2)
Iron Crowned (Dark Swan, Book 3)
Book #4

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About the series:
Being sent to your room is one thing. But being sent to another country?

Morgan's boyfriend dumped her on the last day of school-it seemed the only thing to do was to hack off her hair and dye the stubble orange. Unfortunately, Morgan's parents freaked and decided a change of scenery would do her good. So they're sending her off on a bike tour of Ireland.

But Morgan gets more than she bargained for on the Emerald Isle-including a strange journey into some crazy, once

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Embrace The Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, Book 2) Hrmmm. Installment #2 in the Guardians of Eternity series had me at "vampire with long silver hair" but I quickly realized I was putting it down too much to ever become fully involved with the main couple. And that was the problem. I could easily put it down. I liked it, (overall, good story!) but I was never fully consumed with it. While I got a kick out of Viper and his non-conventional methods of "getting something out

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A few highly anticipated books being released today. My must read for right now, in this bunch would be Sherrilyn Kenyon's. Anything that takes me back into the Dark-Hunter world, makes me happy!). Plus, Nick is my new crush. Well. Not young Nick ;) But it's still fun reading about him, young or not.

The Dark and Hollow Places (Forest of Hands and Teeth) by Carrie Ryan – release date: March 22nd 2011
Invincible: The Chronicles of Nick by Sherrilyn Kenyon – release

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About the series:
Donuts are deadly. One minute you’re getting your binge on, the next, you’re slipping on the box, cracking your skull, and in the weirdest turn of events, rising as a zombie. That’s just for starters. Now, the recently deceased Amanda Feral is trying to make her way through Seattle’s undead scene with style (mortuary-grade makeup, six inch stilettos, bangin’ Balenciaga handbag) while satisfying a craving for decent vodkatinis and the occasional human flesh—Don’t

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As per the author's website:
Love... the grandest experiment of all.

As a young Alvian lab tech, Jaci knows her place in the orderly, emotionless society her race has established on the planet Earth. While preparing a batch of experimental skin patches, she is accidentally exposed to a gene-altering agent. In a matter of days, she’s assaulted with raw, primitive, forbidden emotions she has no clue how to handle. If her superiors find out, she’s a dead woman.

Hara's Legacy (Resonance

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About book#1:
Alexander Faustin has always wanted to be human. Even though he comes
from a family of powerful vampires, he's fascinated with the daylight world. Maybe that's why destiny gave him a human mate.

It's not like Helena to make out with a stranger on her front porch, much less invite him into her bed. Somehow Alex makes her feel safe, even while he's dismantling her defenses. But in the wake of a terrifying accident, her faith in him is shattered.

Alex must regain Helena's

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Invincible: The Chronicles of Nick
I can't get enough of the Dark-Hunters (even if some of 'em are in "teen" format). Yup, Nick has been, and remains one of my favorite characters in this series, and I'm throughly enjoying his "growing-up spin-off". I love to see how he was introduced to the paranormal world, and even more so, how it almost seems that things just might change...somehow, somewhere in the future of the Dark-Hunters. I can't wait to see how it all plays out.

So the next one in

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About book#1:
Anna Strong is trained for anything-until she's attacked one night, only to awaken in a dark world that exists between the living and the dead. Here, Anna struggles with her love for the two men who inhabit the realms of each: Max, a human DEA agent, and Avery, a Night Watcher who joins Anna in pursuit of the vampire who changed her life.
Now, as her two worlds collide, fate plunges Anna into the ultimate battle between good and evil where survival is not just for the

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About the series:
Eugenie Markham never asked for any of this. Until now, she's been content with her job as a freelance shaman, battling and banishing Otherworldly creatures. When a prophecy suddenly makes her the Otherworld's most popular bachelorette, Eugenie finds herself fighting off unwanted supernatural suitors, as well as the evils that begin emerging from her past...

Storm Born (Dark Swan, Book 1)
Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2)
Iron Crowned (Dark Swan, Book 3)
Book #4

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What I Wore to Save the World
Hey Maryse's Minions! I mean, followers! Happy St. Patricks Day! Today I have planned to bring you a special treat, I am going to catch a leprechaun and we will have green blood margaritias! YAY! I know they are slippery little brats, but I'm sure a good progeny like me can find one, right? While I go hunting for one I will tell you about my recent adventure to Ireland. No, I didn't get to go in real life (stop bringing up my Irish deficiencys would ya?) but I

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As per the author:
"... Jo doesn't just become the woman she's meant to be, she becomes the superwoman she's meant to be. The core question that intrigued me here was this: What makes a person truly super human? The answer I came up with? Living up to your potential, even if – or, in Jo's case, especially if – it means saving the world in the process."

The Scent of Shadows (Sign of the Zodiac, Book 1)
"The Harvest" as found in the Holidays Are Hell Anthology
The Taste of Night

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The latest book in Alyson Noel's spin-off series (from her "Immortals" series) is here! Shimmer: A Riley Bloom Book (Radiance)

Alyson Noël, author of the Immortals series, continues her new series about Ever's younger sister, Riley.
Having solved the matter of the Radiant Boy, Riley, Buttercup, and Bodhi are enjoying a well-deserved vacation. When Riley comes across a vicious black dog, against Bodhi's advice, she decides to cross him over. While following the dog, she runs into a young

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About the series:
The Dirk & Steele Series is set in contemporary times, but in a world where magic rubs elbows with science, where men and women with more-than-human powers secretly risk their lives to help others. It is a world where one right turn can deliver a little mystery that will change your life forever...

Tiger Eye: The First Dirk & Steele Novel
Shadow Touch: A Dirk & Steele Novel
The Red Heart of Jade: A Dirk & Steele Novel
A Dream of Stone and Shadow as

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The Mating
I accidentally came across this free e-book and almost bypassed it until I saw the huge number of positive reviews on itunes and on goodreads. I wondered...were they positive reviews, cause it was "good, for a freebie" or was there something more to the raves? Sometimes, free doesn't end up being worth it if you feel you've wasted your time at the end of the story, you know? After reading the summary (intriguing), and numerous reviews (everyone seemed extremely excited

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About book#1:
As a Chancellor, a vampire-human hybrid, Ambrose O'Brien is used to handling tough negotiations between the human and vampire clans of New Eire—except when the challenging and sexy vampire heiress Miranda Connor is involved. Though Ambrose longs to find out if she's as fiesty in the bedroom as she is at the bargaining table, it's unthinkable that an upper-class vampire would ever take a half-breed like him as a lover....

But when Miranda's family is attacked, Ambrose is the

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My latest e-Book bargain hunt was fruitful! Look at all these goodies (mostly all full length books, I chose the ones with mostly great reviews. Range from $0.99 to $2.99). Lemme know if you've read any and how you like 'em. There are quite a few on this list that made me go "oooh I wanna read that..."

Gone (Low Price with Bonus Material) by Michael Grant
Beyond the Night by Joss Ware
Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
Eternity Embraced (Demonica) by Larissa Ione (her short

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Latest Update ---> March 13th 2011
Hey! Lookie what I found? Some free paranormal e-books (available today, and maybe longer) that you can read on your Kindle, or even on your computer with the Kindle software.

What A Demon Wants by Kathy Love (you all know how much I love this author, and LOVED this series – I’m thrilled!!)
Hara’s Legacy: Resonance Mates, Book 1 by Bianca D’Arc
Raising the Dead by Mara Purnhagen
How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire with Bonus

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---> LATEST UPDATE: March 13th 2011

Jen suggested a few awesomely priced e-books (in my freebie post), so that sent me on a paranormal bargain hunt. Not only are these a great deal (mostly 0.99 cents to $1.99), but the majority have high ratings, and some are even from best-selling series!

I've tried to select books with mostly only good/great reviews and/or full length (although some "short stories might slip in if it's from a well known author). For those of you who are in the

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About book#1:
On Solange’s sixteenth birthday, she is going to wake up dead. As if that’s not bad enough, she also has to outwit her seven overprotective older brothers, avoid the politics involved with being the only daughter born to an ancient vampire dynasty, and elude Kieran Black—agent of an anti-vampire league who is searching for his father’s killer and is intent on staking Solange and her entire family.
Luckily she has her own secret weapon—her human best friend Lucy—who

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When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, Book 1)
Well, well, well... I had no idea the "Guardians" were full-fledged vampires. Not that I wouldn't have read the series eventually, but upon the very high recommendations from fellow readers (and Sherry's super generosity), my reading time for the next couple of weeks has been filled.

These are old-school vampires, folks. Can't see their own reflection, have no recollection of their human lives, have mind control, super speed strength,

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As per the author's website about book#1:
Vampire, lover, savior. He's all that... and more.

A deadly crash forces the hand of one lonely vampire. Should he save the one remaining human survivor, or end it all for both of them? Destiny has surprises in store after his fateful decision...

One and Only: Brotherhood of Blood, Book 1 (e-book format)
Rare Vintage: Brotherhood of Blood, Book 2 (e-book format)
Phantom Desires: Brotherhood of Blood, Book 3 (e-book

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Here are a few more that I found today, that will be added to the main lists shortly. I haven't read them yet, but the reviews seem good, so far. I'd love to hear what you think. Again, I tried selecting the "full lenth" ones, with good reviews.

FREE

Grave Illusions (Jess Vandermire, Vampire Hunter)
Gemini Moon (Moon Series) (a soulless princess...)



SUPER BARGAINS:

Seduce Me (woops, someone opened Pandora's Box again...)
Immortalis Carpe Noctem (Immortalis

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Thanks to Christy for pointing this out, we've already got FOUR more books to look forward to (after Sundown's) in the Dark Hunter series! YAY!!!

Retribution (Dark-Hunter) (Jess & Abby’s book) – August 2nd 2011
Alpha (Daria’s book) expected release dateOctober 1st 2011
The Guardian (Dream-Hunter Novels) expected release date Nov 1st 2011
Infamous (Nick Gautier’s Saga) – expected release date Feb 1st 2012

Also for those wondering about what happened to the highly

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February 2011

The Vampire's Promise by Caroline B. Cooney – release date: February 1st 2011
Biting Me Softly (A Biting Love Romance) by Mary Hughes – release date: February 1st 2011
Before the Storm by Marian Perera – release date: February 1st 2011
Visions of Magic: An Awakening Novel by Regan Hastings – release date: February 1st 2011
Taken (Harlequin Nocturne) by Lilith Saintcrow – release date: February 1st 2011
The Werewolf Upstairs by Ashlyn Chase

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About the series:
In the time before time, when the domains of earth, sea, and sky were formed and fire was called into being, the elementals took shape, each with their element: the children of earth, the children of the sea, the children of air, and the children of fire. After earth had flowered and life crawled from the sea, humankind was born.

The children of fire rebelled against this new creation, declaring war on the children of the air and humankind. Forced to cohabit with the

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You know this was a fun list to make ;) To be clear, these aren't necessarily my favorite heroes or even my favorite books (some I haven't even read yet). Just covers that made do a double-take and blush. Books that have somehow managed to placed on the top of my "to be read" piles" (not on purpose of course and definitely not so that I might steal quick and easy glimpses, as I pass my book piles). They are not in order of preference, as that changes depending on my "mood".

They made the

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