The Kate Daniels Series

I read Ilona Andrews' Magic Bites when it was first released. Sadly I had a tough time getting through the book. The story wasn't pulling me in. What did interest me was the heroine Kate Daniels and Lion shape-shifter Curran. Even though I wasn't into the story, the characters are what kept me reading. Now it's pretty notorious that Urban Fantasy books rarely end with happy endings. Being a romantic at heart... at the time I decided not to continue the series.

Yesterday I came across book two Magic Burns at the library, I thought what the heck. So, I'm gonna give this series another try. I have it on my March reading list. Hopefully I'll enjoy this story more.

To learn more about this series click here: http://www.ilonaland.com/

Kate Daniels series:

Magic Bites

Magic Burns

Magic Strikes

Coming March 31st

One Romance Meme

AmyC blogged about this meme last week, I'm just getting around to it. I'm not gonna tag anyone, so feel free to play. :)

1) One romance book you've read more than once.
Dead Until Dark- Charlaine Harris

2) One romance book you want on a desert island.
Night Play- Sherrilyn Kenyon

3) One romance book that made you laugh.

Not a romance, but Mark Henry's Happy Hour of the Damned had me laughing out loud.

4) One romance book that made you cry.
Broken Wing- Judith James

5) One romance book you wish you had written.
Kushiel's Dart- Jacqueline Carey

6) One romance book you wish you could alter the ending of.
Lover Unbound- J.R. Ward, Not the whole ending just part of it.

7) One romance book you are currently reading.
To Seduce A Sinner- Elizabeth Hoyt

8) One romance book you have meant to read.
Dirty- Megan Hart

which is on my March list

9) One romance book that changed you or your views in some way.
Changed my views pertaining to romance.... Not a book but an Author, Lisa Kleypas. Reading her books really made me fall in love with Historical Romance. I use to dread reading Historicals. Now I'm a bit addicted to them now.

10) One romance book made into a movie that you liked both the book & the movie.
The only one I can think of is Twilight. While the movie wasn't as good as the book. I did enjoy it.

e-Book Shopping

I've been waiting to go e-book shopping until all the books I wanted were out. Here's what I got. :)


This story is part of The Hunters series.

Book Description: Being a vampire sucks. Just ask Cori Lewis. The "Change" didn't change her enough. She's still shy, quiet and she never feels as though she belongs anywhere. Not even with the people who took her in after the vampire attack that left her near death. But other things have changed a lot. Cori needs sex — now!She goes in search of a one-night stand — hot sex with an anonymous man in a dark alley — and her life changes yet again. He's a connection to the past she thought was lost and he's everything she's ever dreamed. But when he finds out who she is, he might never be able to forgive her.





Book Description: When Maven, the eldest daughter of Caralon's mighty ruler, is given in marriage to the fearsome Dane of Rawley, she's horrified. Bad enough that she should be any man's possession, but she's heard the dreadful tales about Dane, tales of force and brutality. She goes into the marriage refusing to submit to him in any way—the only problem is, the sensuously forceful Dane demands her submission, especially in his bed, and he's determined to get it.As Maven begins to clash with the Beast of Rawley, she needs all her wits about her to win their erotic battle for control.







Book Description: Love can bloom where nothing else survives…

Wildlife photographer Chase Calder is no stranger to wandering in wilderness areas like the stark Nevada desert. When a freak electrical storm leaves him strangely disoriented, and he awakens as a prisoner in a high-security Air Force base under the scrutiny of a seductive microbiologist, he knows he’s in dangerous territory.
Undercover Special Ops agent Martina Sanchez finally has the proof she needs to expose the Acheron beam for the danger it is. Not a harmless bio-decontaminate, but a potentially deadly super-weapon. She’s also discovered exposure to the beam has more than one unexpected side effect for Chase whose sizzling touch melts her cool, professional resolve. It also melts steel walls.

Martina risks everything to free Chase before he becomes the next casualty of unauthorized scientific testing. Together they flee to safety, but safe becomes a relative term when their growing passion finally ignites…


This short story is a short continuation of Arcady Morrison and Snow Ipwhisk, stars of Silk and Steel.

Book Description: Arcady finally has a reason to celebrate Valentines Day, and a woman worth everything he's ever dreamed of to spoil. This year, all is possible and Arcady plans on making it the best Snow has ever had.










Book Description: Kit has never forgotten the cruel way Rysen rejected her as a possible consort over a hundred years ago. She's striven to get stronger, pushing her attraction to him down and using her anger as fuel.

Rysen has always regretted the way he rejected Kit. As much as he loved her, Rysen despised the way her clan tried to use her as a political gambit for power and protection. But he never stopped wanting Kit, trying to make her his in every way possible.

When enemies attack, they use old magic to seal themselves off and stay safe. But now they find themselves trapped with a century of hunger rising between them....



This is Stella Price writing as Dagmar Avery

Book Description: Invited to the Eros Festival, Drea encounters many people calming to be gods, including Hades, a man that makes her body burn. Hades pursues her, but it isn't as easy as a normal hunt and chase. There are obstacles in the way, sexy, horny obstacles that want to keep them apart... and Drea has to decide... a night of meaningless pleasure at the hands of the gods, or a lifetime beside one, and only one, as Persephone

[Series Spotlight] - Mercedes Thompson

Book Description:

Mercy Thompson's sexy next-door neighbor is a werewolf.She's tinkering with a VW bus at her mechanic shop that happens to belong to a vampire. But then, Mercy Thompson is not exactly normal herself...and her connection to the world of things that go bump in the is about to her into a lot of trouble

Book Description:
Mechanic Mercy Thompson has friends in low places-and in dark ones. And now she owes one of them a favor. Since she can shapeshift at will, she agrees to act as some extra muscle when her vampire friend Stefan goes to deliver a message to another of his kind. But this new vampire is hardly ordinary-and neither is the demon inside of him.

Book Description:
Mechanic Mercy Thompson can shift her shape--but not her loyalty. When her former boss and mentor is arrested for murder and left to rot behind bars by his own kind, it's up to Mercy to clear his name, whether he wants her to or not. Mercy's loyalty is under pressure from other directions too. Werewolves are not known for thier patience, and if Mercy can't decide between the two she cares for, Sam and Adam may make the choice for her.


Book Description:
By day, Mercy is a car mechanic in the sprawling Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington. By night, she explores her preternatural side. As a shapeshifter with some unique talents, Mercy has often found herself having to maintain a tenuous harmony between the human and the not so human. This time she may get more than she bargained for. Marsilia, the local Vampire Queen, has learned that Mercy crossed her by slaying a member of her clan--and she's out for blood. But since Mercy is protected from direct reprisal by the werewolf pack (and her close relationship with it's sexy Alpha), it won't be Mercy's blood Marsilia is after. It'll be her friend'.


The Mercy Thompson: Homecoming- Graphic Novel comes out July 21, 2009

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Spin Off series that takes place in Mercy's World

Alpha and Omega

Book Description:
Anna Latham never knew werewolves existed, until the night she survived a violent attack and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the Chicago pack, she's learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But when she discovers wrongdoing in her pack, she has to go above her Alpha's head to ask for help. Charles Cornick is the son and enforcer of the leader of the North American werewolves. Now his father has sent him to Chicago to clean up a problem there. Charles never expected to find Anna, a rare Omega wolf and he certainly never expected to recognize her as his mate

Book Description:

Anna never knew werewolves existed until the night she survived a violent attack.and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, she'd learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But Anna is that rarest kind of werewolf: an Omega. And one of the most powerful werewolves in the country will recognize her value as a pack member - and as his mate.

This one comes out on July 28, 2009. I don't think an offical blurb has been released yet, but there is was Ms. Briggs says about it on her website: "This will be the second book in the Alpha and Omega series, featuring Anna and Charles. It's set on a slightly earlier time-table than the Mercy books. In this book Bran is going to make the werewolves publicly known. Unfortunately, there are some fairly persuasive beings who aren't real keen on that idea."

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Author Website: http://www.hurog.com/

If your curious about the cover art of these two series(I know it's some of my favorite art), it's done by Dan Dos Santos. You can check out some of his other work here: http://www.dandossantos.com/

Grave Sins Winner

I used Random.org to pick the winner. The lucky winner is

CANDICE
Congrats!!

[Review] - A Taste of Magic

Title: A Taste of Magic
Author: Tracy Madison
Series: Magic
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Year: 2009

I received this book for review from Dorchester Publishing.

Summary: Today is Elizabeth Stevens’s birthday, and not only is it the one-year anniversary of her husband leaving her, it’s also the day her bakery is required to make a cake—for her ex’s next wedding. If there’s a bitter taste in her mouth, no one can blame her.

But today, Liz is about to receive a gift. Her Grandma Verda isn’t just wacky; she’s a little witchy. An ancient gypsy magic has been passed through her family bloodline for generations, and it’s Liz’s turn to be empowered. Henceforth, everything she bakes will have a dash of delight and a pinch of wishes-can-come-true. From her hunky policeman neighbor, to her gorgeous personal trainer, to her bum of an ex-husband, everyone Liz knows is going to taste her power. Revenge is sweet…and it’s only the first dish to be served.

Thoughts: I enjoyed this book, so much I had a hard time putting it down. It was delightful, charming, feel good story. I fell In love with the characters instantly. It was great watching Elizabeth discover her new talent while beginning to live life after such a heartache. If you like a bit of humor with your romance your gonna really enjoy A Taste of Magic.

Score: 4 Stars

Author Website: http://www.tracymadison.com/

Upcoming Releases:
A Taste of Magic- February 24th
A Stroke of Magic- July 2009

Bad to the Bone

The cover art for Jeri Smith-Ready's Bad to the Bone (book 2 in the WVMP Radio series) was recently released and I just hand to share it. I can't wait to read this one.


WVMP Radio #2
May 19, 2009
Book Description: If you’re just joining us, welcome to radio station WVMP, “The Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll.” Con-artist-turned-station-owner Ciara Griffin manages an on-air staff of off-the-wall DJs—including her new boyfriend Shane McAllister—who really sink their teeth into the music of their ‘Life Time” (the era in which they became vampires). It’s Ciara’s job to keep the undead rocking, the ratings rolling, and the fan base alive—without missing a beat.

For Halloween, WVMP is throwing a bash sure to raise the dead. They’ve got cool tunes, hot costumes, killer cocktails—what could go wrong? Well, for starters, a religious firebrand ranting against the evils of the occult preempts the station’s midnight broadcast. Then, when Ciara tracks down the illegal transmission, the broadcast tower is guarded by what appears to be…a canine vampire? And behind it all is a group of self-righteous radicals who think vampires suck (and are willing to stake their lives on it).

Now Ciara must protect the station while struggling with her own murky relationship issues, her best friend’s unlikely romance with a fledgling vampire, and the nature of her mysterious anti-holy powers. To make it to New Year’s in one piece, she’ll need to learn a few new tricks.…


WVMP Radio #1
Book Description: Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin is trying to live the straight life, even if it means finding a (shudder!) real job. She takes an internship at a local radio station, whose late-night time-warp format features 1940s blues, 60s psychedelia, 80s Goth, and more, all with an uncannily authentic flair. Ciara soon discovers how the DJs maintain their cred: they’re vampires, stuck forever in the eras in which they were turned.

Ciara’s first instinct, as always, is to cut and run. But communications giant Skywave wants to buy WMMP and turn it into just another hit-playing clone. Without the station—and the link it provides to their original Life Times—the vampires would “fade,” becoming little more than mindless ghosts of the past. Suddenly a routine corporate takeover becomes a matter of life and un-death.

To boost ratings and save the lives of her strange new friends, Ciara re-brands the station as “WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll.” In the ultimate con, she hides the DJs’ vampire nature in plain sight, disguising the bloody truth as a marketing gimmick. WVMP becomes the hottest thing around—next to Ciara’s complicated affair with grunge vamp Shane McAllister. But the “gimmick” enrages a posse of ancient and powerful vampires who aren’t so eager to be brought into the light. Soon the stakes are higher—and the perils graver—than any con game Ciara’s ever played…

http://www.jerismithready.com/
http://wvmpradio.com/

Giveaway- check it out!

My friend Lea over at Closetwriter is celebrating her 100th post. In celebration of that fact she is giving away a $15 gift card to either Amazon or Borders to one lucky winner. For more information and to enter stop by her blog. Good Luck!!

http://lea-closetwriter.blogspot.com/

[Review] - Grave Sins

Title: Grave Sins
Author: Jenna Maclaine
Series: Cin Craven
Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance
Year: 2009

Summary: In the arms of her lover Michael, Cin Craven has found satisfaction for her most primal longings, reaching heights of pleasure no mere human could ever imagine. She has also found a purpose for her unearthly powers. Cin is a member of The Righteous, a band of slayers that hunts down vampires who inflict evil upon the world.

With Michael by her side, Cin's latest mission brings her face-to-face with Marrakesh, a beautiful, half-mad vampire queen charged with slaughtering humans. If she's found guilty, Marrakesh will pay with her life. But Cin is convinced that someone - or something - far more ruthless is trying to steal the queen's throne.. It's a mission that will pit Michael and Cin against each other for the first time, awakening their darkest instincts and testing their love like never before.

Thoughts: This story takes place in 1828. It has been 13 years since the events in the first book (Wages of Sin) took place. Cin has grown into her position with The Righteous and as a vampire. In this installment feelings of jealousy arise, and relationships are tested. This story has action, romance and mystery, really a who dunnit story which I thoroughly enjoyed. I feel that Cin starts doubting herself a little but she comes back fierce and stronger then before. She makes a great heroine.

Quotes:
We are the Righteous
We are the hand of Justice
We are the sword of Vengeance
We are what evil Fears
~ The Righteous Motto
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...but you are the last thing I think of before I sleep and the first thing I reach for when I wake. I want your love to warm me, your heart to inspire me, your humor to cheer me, and your beauty to tempt me....
~Michael to Cin

Score: 5 Stars

Author Website: http://www.jennamaclaine.com/

Upcoming Releases:
Huntress- June 30, 2009
Strange Brew- July 7, 2009
Bound By Sin- TBA

**both anthology stories take place in Cin's World

You can view my review of the first book in the Cin Craven series H E R E

James Patterson

I never thought I would find myself reading James Patterson. But I came across this book, it's the Manga version of his Young Adult series Maximum Ride. I admit it's the cover that got me, happens everytime. A pretty cover is hard to pass up. ;) But I ended up really enjoying it, and the art was pretty amazing too. Since I enjoyed the manga, I'm gonna give the first book in the series a try: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment. Has anyone else read this series???

Here is the book description for both Novel & Manga:

Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the "flock"--Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel--are just like ordinary kids--only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time...like when Angel, the youngest member of the flock, is kidnapped and taken back to the "School" where she and the others were experimented on by a crew of wack jobs. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, CA, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare--this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf "Erasers" in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way Max discovers from her old friend and father-figure Jeb--now her betrayed and greatest enemy--that her purpose is save the world--but can she?

http://www.jamespatterson.com/

Book Giveaway: Grave Sins

Jenna Maclaine has been nice enough to offer me a signed copy of her latest book Grave Sins (Cin Craven #2) to giveaway here on my blog. To enter just comment on this post. I'll be picking a winner on Monday. Somtime next week I'll post my review of this book, if not before. Good Luck!

Book Description:

In the arms of her lover Michael, Cin Craven has found satisfaction for her most primal longings, reaching heights of pleasure no mere human could ever imagine. She has also found a purpose for her unearthly powers. Cin is a member of The Righteous, a band of slayers that hunts down vampires who inflict evil upon the world. With Michael by her side, Cin's latest mission brings her face-to-face with Marrakesh, a beautiful, half-mad vampire queen charged with slaughtering humans. If she's found guilty, Marrakesh will pay with her life. But Cin is convinced that someone - or something - far more ruthless is trying to steal the queen's throne.. It's a mission that will pit Michael and Cin against each other for the first time, awakening their darkest instincts and testing their love like never before.

http://www.jennamaclaine.com/

[ARC Review] - Blood Vice

Title: Blood Vice
Author: Keith Melton
Series: Nightfall Syndicate
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Year: 2009

I received this book for review from the author.

Summary: Mafia hit man. Vampire. The criminal underworld just got a whole lot darker.

Business has never been better for hit man Karl Vance. Boston is awash in mafia blood, and Vance has a certain fondness for blood. He’s a master vampire—one of the most powerful of his kind. Having sworn to never again feed on the blood of innocents, Karl preys instead on Boston’s criminal underworld. Which makes him a valuable asset to those who deal in death.

Maria Ricardi intends to use that asset to its full extent in order to gain power within her patriarchal crime family. Vance thinks he’s been hired to keep track of the family’s princess, but she’s got a plan to get her hands dirty and earn the respect she deserves. And she’s not above using their instant attraction to get what she wants.

That driving ambition draws the attention of a rival clan’s newest and most dangerous "consultant." Alejandro Delgado, Vance’s centuries-old nemesis. Delgado zeroes in on the one chink in Vance’s armor—his fondness for the headstrong Maria.

When she becomes enslaved by Delgado’s unnatural kiss, only one thing is certain. Vance has to decide which he wants more. To settle the score—or rescue her soul.

Thoughts: Karl is Mafia hitman by trade and a vampire. Life for Karl was on the simple side; until he met Maria. Then his past came back to haunt him and it got way more complicated. I'm not really a fan of stories involving the mob, but vampires are a whole other deal. Having said that, I ended up really loving this story. Karl has a bit of mystery to him, and dangerous. Calm, cool and sexy. The first couple chapters were a bit slow, but after that it moved along nicely. It's one of the better Urban Fantasy stories I've read this year. I can't wait to find out what happens in book two.

Score: 4 Stars

Author Website: http://www.keithmelton.net/

Blood Vice comes out February 17th

http://www.samhainpublishing.com/
http://www.mybookstoreandmore.com/

[Review] - The Fairest Star

Title: The Fairest Star
Author: David Field
Series: Friends & Enemies
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Year: 2008

Summary: In the Fairest Star, the third installment of the Friends and Enemies trilogy, the world of France of 1599 unfolds once more as one of ambition, love, hatred, religious war and prejudice. All these confront the central figures of the story, Tommy of the 21st century and Eloise of the 16th century. Tommy and Eloise are now both the hunters and the hunted as they blunder through the conflicts of Church and family in pursuit of the priest, Drogo, who has publicly confessed to the killing of Eloise’s mother, Eleonora of Narbonne.

The action flits between the 21st and the 16th centuries whose very different values create bewilderment and danger for both the hero and the heroine. Tommy is seen as a mouthpiece of the Devil as his mobile phone erupts into the year 1599; Eloise is seen as a witch as her pet rats, believed to have the gift of speech, threaten to condemn her to the stake. The book follows the pair as, attempting to flee from the clutches of the Inquisition, they pursue their quest for revenge on Drogo to a brutal but bittersweet end.

Thoughts: This is the the third book in a trilogy, so I jumped in at the end of this series. It was packed with lots of action, with pirates, & villians and a little bit of love too. The story moves back and forth between France 1599 and the present time. Although I really enjoyed this time-traveling story I found myself a bit lost and confused at times. If you think this is something you'll enjoy I suggest starting at the beginning of the trilogy with the first book: Friends and Enemies.

Score: 3 Stars

Author Website: http://www.davidfield.co.uk/

Friends & Enemies:
Friends & Enemies
Begins In A Dream
The Fairest Star

February Contest Winners

So, instead of using Random.org this time I threw everyones name into a hat and had my mom pick someone. And the winner is:

BARBARA
(I had a good laugh, when I seen the name. See you do win sometimes. LOL!)

Your prizes include:

Coyote's Mate

My Man Michael

Dream Warrior

and some

Valentine Goodness

I hope everyone has a good Valentine's Day!!

Hey Joss Whedon Fans....

Dollhouse with Eliza Dushku airs tonight. There are no vampires or sexy space cowboys waving guns around, but it's definitely something new and different. Being a fan of Joss Whedon I can't wait to see this. For those who have no clue about the show.... here's what it's about:

ECHO (Dushku) is an "Active," a member of a highly illegal and underground group of individuals who have had their personalities wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas. Hired by the wealthy, powerful and connected, the Actives don't just perform their hired roles, they wholly become -- with mind, personality and physiology -- whomever the client wants or needs them to be. Whether imprinted to be a lover, an assassin, a corporate negotiator or a best friend, the Actives know no other life than the specific engagements they are in at that time.

http://www.fox.com/dollhouse/

Trade Paperback Shopping

I've had a list of Trade paperback books that I've wanted to get for a while now. I could probably get them through PBS, but the wait is just too long. I did a bit of a searching on what sites were charging for these books. And in opinion I hit the jackpot with Tower.com. I'm really loving this store right now. They had the lowest price on books. I got 5 books that ranged from $10.55 to 9.98. Shipping was free too. Here's what I got:

Midnight Sins- Cynthia Eden

Dirty- Megan Hart

Road Trip of the Living Dead- Mark Henry

The Vampire Shrink- Lynda Hilburn

The Bride of Casa Dracula- Marta Acosta

:))

http://www.tower.com/

In the Land of Oz... (the kinky version)

I had previously read R.G Alexander's Regina In the Sun and really enjoyed and thought I'd give one of her another books a try. I found this book- Not In Kansas. It's m/m, which I don't usually read, but I thought why not give it a go. It turned out be quite an interesting novella, it was steamy and funny. What more can you ask for. The Wizard of Oz connection was great too. ;)


Book Description: Gliders and Wizards and Sex Droids… Oh My!

Kansas Frayne has everything he needs. Except a life—and love. A freak storm changes all that when it hurls him into the darkness. He wakes up to find he’s been thrust into a world of promiscuous and directionally challenged beings, sensually sentient water and servants created solely to fulfill any imaginable fantasy.
The sexuality he’s long denied is tested to its limits, especially when a darkly erotic wizard issues the ultimate challenge. If Kansas wants to go home, he must fulfill one task. Resist the allure of the unbearably beautiful king.

Sounds easy enough.

Until he gets a look at the golden monarch. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and Kansas quickly realizes this is a challenge he is doomed to fail. Yet he has to try.

Before he loses his heart.



Release Date: March 24, 2009

Book Description: What Happens When a Wicked Wizard Woos a Wary Witch?

Dorothy knows her new neighbor is too wicked to be trusted. As a natural witch, she recognizes the Wizard for what he truly is. As a woman, she recognizes him as a threat to her sanity.

Z has tried everything. Pursued her in dreams, bribed her cat, enticed her with peep shows meant to whet her appetite and drive her crazy. And still she resists. What’s a Wizard to do? He came to Earth to have an adventure, not lose his heart to the one witch whose guard he can’t get past.

When he finally gets his hands on her, the power between them is undeniable. But Dorothy’s family secret could make him sorry she surrendered.

http://www.rgalexander.com/

http://samhainpublishing.com/

[Review] - Night After Night

Title: Night After Night
Author: Kathryn Smith
Series: Brotherhood of the Blood
Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance
Year: 2009

Summary: I am Temple, Guardian of the Blood Grail...

Centuries ago, this magnificent chalice sealed my fate as a vampire, and now I am its protector. Many have hunted me for it, but only Vivian has accomplished the task. Strong, lovely, haunted ... I am more attracted to her than I should be, yet her loyalty lies with a man determined to bring about my destruction. But I am not so easily locked in a cage, and now the captive has become the captor.

Though her stormy eyes tempt me, there is too much at stake – not merely my life, but the lives of my vampire Brotherhood. And I am not above using Vivian to achieve my goals, even if it means denying my own heart. The battle to end all battles is just beginning, and I must fight ... if I could only let my desire be damned."

Thoughts: This is the last installment in the Brotherhood of the Blood. I loved all the books in the series. The latest book is Temple's story. This series was originally recommended to me. From the first I was taken by the series, the time period and the history & myth of the vampires. I thought it was great that all 5 vampires came together finally. In every book you get the sense they are ever moving towards each other. This last book is a coming together, of vengeance and of course love. Although it was sad to see the series come to an end, I relished every minute. I even got a bit teary eyed at the end.

Score: 4 Stars

Author Website: http://www.kathryn-smith.com/home.html

Brotherhood of the Blood:
Be Mine Tonight - Chaple
Night of the Huntress - Bishop
Weddings from Hell (anthology) - Payen
Taken By the Night - Saint
Let the Night Begin - Reign
Night After Night - Temple

Pamela Clare Contest

My friend Barbara at Happily Forever After has another wonderful contest going on, this time around it's books by Pamela Clare. Below is some information. Stop by her blog to enter.

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From Barbara's Blog:

~CONTEST~

Since Pamela Clare happens to be such a sweet lady, she has given me the opportunity to offer one lucky reader autographed copies of both, Untamed & Surrender!!
Just leave a comment on this post and you're automatically entered to win!!

~BONUS PRIZE~
Because Ms. Clare was so kind to offer these books, I would like to offer one as well :) Anyone who posts about this contest on their blog will automatically be entered to win the novel of their choice from Ms. Clare's backlist. All you have to do is let me know the when's and where's of the post!

Contest ends February 10th.

The winners will be chosen at random from the list of commenters and announced on Wednesday February 11th.

Pamela Clare's Website

February Contest *UPDATE*

For this month's contest I'll be picking one winner to receive Lora Leigh's Coyote's Mate & Lori Foster's My Man Michael and some Valentine goodies. To enter just leave a comment and I will pick a winner on Valentine's Day (Feb 14th). :)

***UPDATE***
I thought I would sweeten the pot a little. Along with the above books, I will also be throwing in a copy of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dream Warrior!!!

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Both these authors have reader get togethers coming this year. Registration for both events is still currently open. Below it the information.

Lori Foster's 5th Annual

Readers and Authors Get Together

June 5-7, 2009
Reader & Authors Get Together

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Sinner's & Saint's

Lora Leigh's RAW 2009

Reader Appreciation Weekend

September 25-27, 2009
RAW 2009

February Book Releases

1st
Gallant Match- Jennifer Blake
Vanished- Maureen Child
Addicted- Charlotte Featherstone
The Warlord's Daughter- Susan Grant
The Snow Queen- Mercedes Lackey
The Concubine- Jade Lee
Dragon's Lair- Denise Lynn
She Thinks her Ex is Sexy- Joanne Rock
Jewel of Atlantis- Gena Showalter
Pride- Rachel Vincent

2nd
Kill For Me- Karen Rose

3rd
The Bikini Diaries- Lacey Alexander
Ravenous- Sharon Ashwood
The Thirteenth- L.A. Banks
Taken- Anya Bast
Never Been Witched- Annette Blair
Bone Crossed- Patricia Briggs
Call by Blood- Evie Byrne
Undone- Rachel Caine
Carolina Wolf- Sela Carsen
Kiss of Fury- Deborah Cooke
Secrets of the Tudor Court: The Pleasure Palace- Kate Emerson
Would-Be Witch- Kimberly Frost
Scandal- Carolyn Jewel
Dream Warrior- Sherrilyn Kenyon
Coyote's Mate- Lora Leigh
Grave Sins- Jenna Maclaine
The First Sin- Cheyenne McCray
Compromised- Kate Noble
Evermore- Alyson Noel
Shattered- JoAnn Ross
The Silent Blade- R.A. Salvatore (mm)
Fragile- Shiloh Walker
Mortal Sins- Eileen Wilks

4th
In His Mind- Cheryl Dragon

5th
Magic's Design- Cat Adams

6th
Emperor of the Wind- Charlotte Boyett-Compo
Rare Vintage- Bianca D'Arc
Don't Spank the Vampire- CJ England
Big Girls Don't Cry- Crystal Jordan

10th
Blood Pool- B. Ella Donna
Fool- Christopher Moore
Starjacked- Karen Shah

11th
Sex with Strangers- Evangeline Andersen
The Thing About Cowboys- Ciana Stone

13th
In the Company of Wolves- Vivi Anna
Prey- L.A. Day

17th
Very Much Alive- Dana Marie Bell
Blood Vice- Keith Melton
Prince of Fire- Tawny Taylor

20th
Menage A Tasia- Kate Hill

24th
Jailbate Zombie- Mario Acevedo
Dominic- Elizabeth Amber
Made to be Broken- Kelley Armstrong
First Comes Marriage- Mary Balogh
Death's Daughter- Amber Benson
Strange New World- Jennifer Colgan
Texas Men- Delilah Devlin
Witches Anonymous- Misty Evens
White Witch, Black Curse- Kim Harrison
Road Trip of the Living Dead- Mark Henry
Desire Unchained- Larissa Ione
Bride of a Wicked Scotsman- Samantha James
The King's Daughter- Barbara Kyle
The Scroll Thief- R.F. Long
A Taste of Magic- Tracy Madison
Highland Outlaw- Monica McCarty
The Club- Sharon Page
A Rush of Wings- Adrian Phoenix (mm)
Spell Games- T.A. Pratt
Promises of Death- J.D. Robb
Between a Rock and a Heart Place- Natale Stenzel
Deader Still- Anton Strout
Kitty Raises Hell- Carrie Vaughn
Seducing a Scottish Bride- Sue-Ellen Welfonder

25th
Belonging- Shiloh Walker

30th
Vision Lust- Lorie O'Clare



***If I missed any releases, let me know and I'll post them.
***Keep in mind dates are subject to change
***All dates were taken from Amazon, Ellora's Cave & Samhain Publishing

January 2009- Reading List

Fever- Christine Feehan
4 Stars

In Her Blood- Lorie O'Clare
3 Stars

Devil In Winter- Lisa Kleypas
4 Stars

A Wanton's Thief- Titania Ladley
3 Stars

Seductress of Caralon- Lacey Alexander
3 Stars

His Dark Kiss- Eve Silver
3 Stars

Succubus Dreams- Richelle Mead
3 Stars

Scandal in Spring- Lisa Kleypas
5 Stars

A Wallflower Christmas- Lisa Kleypas
4 Stars

Stay the Night- Lynn Viehl
4 Stars

Surrender- Pamela Clare
4 Stars

Lord of Misrule- Rachel Caine
3 Stars

Out of Reality- Charlene Wilkins
4 Stars

Seduced by Darkness- Delilah Devlin
4 Stars

Kiss of the Demon Kiss- Kresley Cole
4 Stars

Sins of the Flesh- Devyn Quinn
4 Stars

In Her Dreams- Lorie O'Clare
3 Stars

Unusual Suspects- Anthology
3 Stars

Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband- Melissa Mayhue
4 Stars

Street Magic- Caitlin Kittredge
4 Stars

At Grave's End- Jeaniene Frost
4 Stars