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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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