Stephanie’s
March 09 Top Read
COYOTE’S MATE
(Breeds: 18)
by Lora Leigh
Berkley Pub Group
February 3, 2009
ISBN #0425226336
EAN #9780425226339
386 pages
Paperback
Synopsis:
For six years Anya Korbin worked with Del-Rey Delgato—the genetically altered rebel known as the Coyote Ghost—to free a group of coyote women kept in her father’s lab. As Anya matured into a woman, she and Del-Rey grew close…but then he broke his promise and killed her father. Now she must deal with her animalistic desire for the one who betrayed her.
Stephanie says: “I adore the Breeds, there is not a single thing I can say against this series, it’s simply one of the best going. Ms. Leigh can weave a tale that hooks you in from page one and keeps you going through the entire book, right up until you turn that last page. However, this book in particular was especially filled with tension, be sure you can take angst, because this book has it in spades. Del-Rey’s character is domineering and sure of himself and Anya is strong-willed and deeply in love. The emotional conflicts in this book will have your stomach tied in knots, a good and bad thing, depending on your point of view! There was never a dull moment to spare.”
Read Stephanie’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30937
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Nancy’s
March 09 Top Read
DEMON’S REDEMPTION
By Anastasia Rabiyah & Sandy Samson
Now Available from
Purple Sword Publications
July 2009
ISBN: None assigned
eBook
Synopsis:
Mary and Sam, whose paths parted years before, are thrown into a hilarious mix-up when an overly zealous demon decides to play the role of an angel. Malarak breaks the rules of Heaven and Hell in an attempt to reunite the two lovers he thinks belong together. It sounds noble, but it’s mostly a ploy to impress Beliana, the angel who holds the demon’s dark heart. Can a demon do an angel’s job and fix the wrongs in these two lovers’ past, or will everything fall apart like it always does when Malarak tries to do something good? From the minds of fantasy authors Sandy Samson and Anastasia Rabiyah, Demon’s Redemption is a tangled-up tale of true love and acceptance riddled with laughter.
Nancy says: “This short story kept me chuckling throughout and I really felt badly for the humans involved because, as always, nothing goes as planned. Will Malarak get points for doing good even if it doesn’t work like he wanted? Read this cute story and find out.”
Read Nancy‘s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=31773
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Karen’s
March 09 Top Read
CAVE OF TERROR
by Amber Dawn Bell
Highland Press
November 17, 2008
ISBN #0981855032
EAN #9780981855035
280 pages
Paperback
Synopsis:
Do you believe in vampires? I sure didn’t. Not until on my 16th birthday when I discovered I’m anything but human. And to add the cherry on the freaky sundae called my life, I’m the first Vânãtor born in over 500 years. You see, it means I’m destined to be a hunter of evil. That’s right; I’m a real life Buffy. And to make matters worse, I’m falling for Ryan-this new guy at school. I never thought I’d be this love struck, hair tossing, dorky teenager. It’s enough to make me want to hurl. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that on top of all this, I have an entity stalking me that wants to use my rare blood for his own evil deeds, a girl at school who lives to make my life miserable, and a gymnastics coach who is determined to see I make it to Nationals. Yep, things are really looking up for me. Welcome to the never boring, anything by normal, you never know what’s going to happen life of Cheyenne Wilde.
Karen says: “Ms. Bell has written a fantastic paranormal tale, keeping true to a teenager’s world. There’s intrigue, mystery and romance spun into the mix as well. This story will captivate the reader from the first page and keep them on the edge of their seat. As Cheyenne would say, “You have been warned.”
This is the first book in the Vânãtor series and I look forward to reading more. This is rated Young Adult, but I believe this tale is for all ages.”
Read Karen’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/book.php?id=15668
Karen also recommends:
August 1, 2008: Darkenbane: The Fountain by Kimberly Adkins
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Amber’s
March 09 Top Read
RED-HEADED STEPCHILD
(Sabina Kane: Book 1)
by Jaye Wells
Orbit Books
March 31, 2009
ISBN #0316037761
EAN #9780316037761
288 pages
Trade Size
Synopsis:
Sabina Kane’s life is complicated…
In a world where being of mixed blood is a major liability, Sabina has the only profession fit for an outcast: assassin. But her latest mission threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races, and Sabina must scramble to figure out which side she’s on. She’s never brought her work home with her – until now.
This time, it’s personal.
Amber says: “Jaye Wells has such a new and unique take on vampires that I wished I had come up with the concept myself. Full of twists and turns, this is a book that makes you wish you didn’t have to go to sleep, work or deal with anything else except reading till the very end. Sabina is a strong realistic heroine and the other roles in the book, played by demons, mages and faeries only make things better and better.
This is in the Kim Harrison and Kelley Armstrong league and when this comes out in April I can only suggest that you don’t waste any time in buying a copy, taking the day off and devouring the most satisfying read that you have had in a long time. I seriously can’t wait for more and am excited about what is still to come.”
Read a Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/book.php?id=15230
Amber also recommends:
February 2, 2009: The Book of Shadows by Paula Brackston (Highly Recommeded)
March 31, 2009: Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs by Molly Harper
March 3, 2009: The Accidental Human by Dakota Cassidy
January 22, 2009: You Are So Undead to Me by Stacey Jay
February 24, 2009: You’re The One That I Haunt by Terry Garey
February 24, 2009: Jailbait Zombie by Mario Acevedo
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Melissa’s
March 09 Top Read
CRUX
(Southern Arcana: Book 1)
by Moira Rogers
Samhain Publishing
March 3, 2009
ISBN #1605044598
EAN #9781605044590
e-Book
Synopsis:
To find her destiny, she must trust him with her life…and her heart.
Southern Arcana, Book 1
Jackson Holt makes a decent living as a private investigator in New Orleans, home of one of the largest underground supernatural populations in the United States. He and his partners have never met a case they couldn’t crack…until a local bar owner asks him to do a little digging on her newest hire.
New Orleans is the fourth destination in as many months for Mackenzie Brooks, a woman on the run from a deranged stalker. After all, any man who shows up on her doorstep claiming to be her destined lover has more than a few screws loose. But crazy doesn’t explain why he always finds her no matter how far she runs.
When her well-meaning boss puts a PI on her case, Mackenzie comes face to face with the incredible truth: magic is real, and whatever spell has kept her hidden and separate from the paranormal world is rapidly deteriorating.
With time running out, she has no choice but to trust Jackson as he struggles to uncover the truth of her past—and her destiny.
Melissa says: “I was instantly drawn into the action of the book and then held there by the mysterious paranormal aspect, coupled with these intriguing people.”
Read Melissa’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30798
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Katherine’s
March 09 Top Read
BEYOND THE GRAVE
(Jess Vandermire Vampire Hunter : Book 2)
by Lina Gardiner
Imajinn Books
October 30, 2008
ISBN #1933417439
EAN #9781933417431
Trade Size
Synopsis:
Vampire Police Captain Jess Vandermire is hunting a serial killer vampire. The trouble is, Jess is experiencing blackouts, and every time she does, another woman turns up dead. Has she slipped over the dangerous slope into full vampirism? Is she the serial killer she’s hunting?
Lieutenant John Brittain makes it his job to find the killer and prove Jess innocent, but it’s hard to be human in a world of super-strong, super-fast vampires. His best weapon is his tough-cop intellect and he’s using it for all he’s worth. Yes, Jess is a vampire, and yes, she’s capable of killing. He knows, however, that she hasn’t committed these crimes, and he has the horrible feeling that if doesn’t catch the killer soon Jess will be the final victim.
As Jess and Britt wage war against this evil vampire, it becomes a battle for the last vestiges of Jess’s own humanity. Soon the question becomes, who will draw first blood?
Katherine says: “Lina Gardiner has once again captivated fans with BEYOND THE GRAVE, a vampire police procedural. Fast-paced and filled with intrigue, Gardiner has written an exciting story starring those terrific characters fans have come to admire. I highly recommend it to any mystery and/or vampire fans. She writes her evil characters just as well as the good ones. Suspense abounds, guaranteeing shivers down the spine. The only caveat: the ending will leave readers drooling for the third installment.”
Read Katherine’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/book.php?id=15477
Katherine also recommends:
October 1, 2008: The Faerie Door by B.E. Maxwell
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Marlene’s
March 09 Top Read
DEMON BOUND
(The Guardians: Book 7)
by Meljean Brook
Berkley Pub Group
November 4, 2008
ISBN #0425224538
EAN #9780425224533
336 pages
Paperback
Synopsis:
Among the Guardians, Alice Grey is known as the Black Widow—a woman trapped in a web spun by the demon Teqon. To save her soul, she agreed to deliver to Teqon the heart of the oldest and most powerful Guardian of all, or else be damned for eternity. After more than a hundred years, Teqon is calling in his debt.
Jake Hawkins is a novice Guardian whose gift of teleportation could be invaluable to Alice in determining her next move. But in aligning himself with her he never expected to fall in love. Now, their passionate flight to escape Alice’s damnable bargain is threatening both their souls. For they’re about to discover a hellish secret about the Guardians—something that will change their universe forever.
Marlene says: “DEMON BOUND is a great paranormal romance with a riveting plot and spectacular characters. Jake is a charming, stubborn, wonderful hero, who just happens to have foot-in- mouth disease–which just makes him all the more adorable. I found myself falling for Jake a little bit. Alice, who is considered creepy by the novices, is standoffish and aloof because of her circumstances, and Jake is just the man to get her out of her shell and stand beside her through the hard times. The banter between these two is, at times, hilarious, and the secondary characters make you want to read their stories. The world Ms. Brook creates is intricate and intriguing, and I’m well and truly hooked. Now, I have the six previous stories to look forward to.”
Read Marlene’s Review: http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=31093
Marlene also recommends:
April 1, 2009: LADY ANNE AND A HOWL IN THE DARK by Donna Lea Simpson
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