Once upon a time, Jackie Brighton was a completely forgettable museum docent.
But then she had a one-night stand with a fallen angel and was bitten by a vampire…and now she’s a succubus. Now, she’s turned into a babe, needs sex to survive, and can puts people to sleep with a touch of her fingertips.
Sounds great, right? Except for the fact that she’s caught between both the Heavenly and Infernal Host in an ancient turf-war, and now both sides want a piece of her…
I don’t believe there is a blurb out for this book yet, but on Jill’s website it says this book features Zane, her “dark n’ sexy vampire.” – Just the way I like ’em.
Go HERE to see her post.
With a flirtatious new figure, her dream job as an archaeologist, and two gorgeous boyfriends to scratch her seductive Itch—an angel and a vampire—Jackie Brighton is totally getting the hang of life as a succubus.
Then her need for sex spirals out of control, and she accidentally knocks the pizza guy unconscious with her touch. Great, she’s cursed. Unfortunately, neither of her jealous lovers is exactly talking to her right now.
So after Jackie strikes a deal with a crafty demon, she and her best friend Remy take a cross-country road trip to deliver a cryptic message to the nation’s oldest succubus (who doesn’t look a day over eighteen.) Their journey gets weirder with every mile—demonic possession, a charming stalker, a deadly hotel room warning—but when they get to New Orleans, Jackie discovers a dangerous catch to her supernatural bargain. Someone wants her dead (again), but has she been sleeping with the enemy?
Or do the forces of evil think they’re some kind of match for a vixen in a miniskirt?
Also getting a lot of buzz, is Courtney Milan’s historical romance debut, Proof of Seduction.
Another debut author, Carolyn Crane has Mind Games coming out March 23rd. I don’t think there is an official blurb yet, but is the first in an urban fantasy trilogy about a hypochondriac who joins a psychological hit squad. The second book is planned for September.
When Dr. Elliott Drake wakes from a mysterious fifty-year sleep, the world as he knew it is gone. Cities are now desolate, and civilization is controlled by deadly immortals. Stranger still is Elliott’s extraordinary new “gift” – he has the power to heal, but it comes with fatal consequences.
A woman with a past
Jade barely escaped the immortals and is now hell-bent on revenge. She trusts no one… until Elliott. His piercing gaze and tempting touch shatter her defenses, but the handsome doctor seems to have dangerous secrets of his own. Is it safe to trust him with her heart?
If they are to survive in this dark new world, Jade and Elliott must work together to fight the forces that takes them beyond danger.
Beyond desire.
Beyond the night.
Simon Japp will never forget his violent past. But when civilization is all but destroyed, he sees his chance for redemption. Blessed with a strange “gift,” he’s determined to help the resistance against the Strangers, the mysterious force that stalks them at every turn. He can’t afford to get distracted, even by the stunning, soft-spoken woman fighting by his side…
Sage Corrigan has learned to be careful where she places her trust. But she sees something good in Simon, even if he can’t see it in himself. Posing as lovers to infiltrate a group key to their fight, they find that their staged affection soon develops into a desire that will leave them fighting for their lives in the night eternal…
Zoe Kapoor is on her own quest for vengeance, searching for the monstrous fiends who murdered her family. Soon she and Quent join together, journeying through the ruins of the world they once knew as a desperate desire builds between them. Drawing closer to an enemy they never imagined, Zoe and Quent must abandon all fear, abandon all regret, abandon the night … if they want to stay alive.
Josh Lanyon who is known for his mystery romances, is entering the speculative fiction genre with Strange Fortune coming out December 1st. If you pre-order before November 20th, you get an extra set of goodies, including a private conversation between Adrien and Jake! (and if you have to ask me who Adrien and Jake are then you must sit your booty down and read Fatal Shadows)Grimshaw knows an ancient evil surrounds the diadem— the same evil once hunted him and still haunts his mind. However, experience has taught him to keep his suspicions to himself or risk being denounced as a madman. Again.
Harried by curses, bandits and unnatural creatures, Strange and Grimshaw plunge onward. But when a demonic power wakes and the civilized world descends into revolution, their tenuous friendship is threatened as each man must face the destruction of the life he has known.
They call it Deadtown: the city’s quarantined section for its inhuman and undead residents. Most humans stay far from its borders — but Victory Vaughn, Boston’s only professional demon slayer, isn’t exactly human…
Vicky’s demanding job keeping the city safe from all manner of monsters is one reason her relationship with workaholic lawyer (and werewolf) Alexander Kane is in constant limbo. Throw in a foolhardy zombie apprentice, a mysterious demon-plagued client, and a suspicious research facility that’s taken an unwelcome interest in her family, and Vicky’s love life has as much of a pulse as Deadtown’s citizens.
But now Vicky’s got bigger things to worry about. The Hellion who murdered her father ten years ago has somehow broken through Boston’s magical protections. The Hellion is a ruthless force of destruction with a personal grudge against Vicky, and she’s the only one who can stop the demon before it destroys the city and everyone in it.
Damn you Mandi! I hope you're happy with yourself LOL.
*whistles innocently*
I have no idea what you mean ;)
Oh, I can't wait to read Jill's book. I love her posts at the Odd Shots. She always makes me laugh! And Mind Games is on my Wishlist too.
Have to check out the rest.
Wicked woman, now I have three more on my wishlist and one already pre-ordered……
Susi – Yes, Jill cracks me up!! Can't wait to get her books.
Marissa – Hey, better to get them pre-ordered now… ;)
Great list! I'm particularly looking forward to Courtney Milan's 'Proof by Seduction'. I enjoyed her novella in 'The Heart of Christmas'.
I'm also looking forward to the new Victoria Dahl contemporary, 'Lead Me On'. Both Kathleen O'Reilly and Sarah Mayberry have Blaze books coming out in January. Last but not least, the third book in Elisabeth Naughton's romantic adventure trilogy, 'Stolen Seduction', will be released on 29 December. So many great books to look forward to!
I'm joining you in the excitement for Jill Myles, the cover alone whetted my apitites but the blurb made me pre-order it instantly! And look here…a new author for me: Joss Ware, this series sounds nice :)
Thanks for the heads up Mandi!
I'm really looking forward to reading Deadtown. I loving UF more and more. Great list Mandi.
Sarah – we do have lots of goodies coming out in the next few months. I've never read Victoria Dahl..I should probably remedy that!
Leontine – Joss Ware/Colleen Gleason writes the Gardella Vampire series and it is sooo good – a historical paranormal romance. I am really looking forward to seeing this side of her!
FV- Deadtown looks like all kinds of awesome. Can't wait to read it!
Why do you do this to us? :) So many great releases coming out! I am so printing this page out.
I hate it when authors switch genres-mainly because I've lost so many great historical romance authors to whatever genre is trendiest.
Oooh… Can't wait to read both books by Jill Myles! Mostly because of the sexy eye candy on front. Yummy!
Yowza! Thanks for the awesome list Mandi!
I've already had my eye on Jill Myles but this now name and series from Colleen Gleason looks awesome!
;) VFG
Nooooooooooo you can't do this to me! They all look good and December is a tight month for book purchasing.
FYI I like all the covers so sparklie and new.
Oh hey!! Thanks for mentioning my books! :) Yeah, for some reason, Amazon doesn't have the blurb up for book 2 but here's what the back cover says:
Nobody said Sucking was easy.
With a flirtatious new figure, her dream job as an archaeologist, and two gorgeous boyfriends to scratch her seductive Itch—an angel and a vampire—Jackie Brighton is totally getting the hang of life as a succubus.
Then her need for sex spirals out of control, and she accidentally knocks the pizza guy unconscious with her touch. Great, she’s cursed. Unfortunately, neither of her jealous lovers is exactly talking to her right now.
So after Jackie strikes a deal with a crafty demon, she and her best friend Remy take a cross-country road trip to deliver a cryptic message to the nation’s oldest succubus (who doesn’t look a day over eighteen.) Their journey gets weirder with every mile—demonic possession, a charming stalker, a deadly hotel room warning—but when they get to New Orleans, Jackie discovers a dangerous catch to her supernatural bargain. Someone wants her dead (again), but has she been sleeping with the enemy?
Or do the forces of evil think they’re some kind of match for a vixen in a miniskirt?
:)
*looks the other way and begins to retreat* you'll get me broke you know. ;)
Buckeye girl – really? Which hist rom authors have switched?
Caitlin – they are great covers!!
VFG – Def looking forward to Joss Ware!
Smokinhot – you gotta ask Santa!!
Jill – Oh Thanks! I will update my post.
Lol, they only thing I have done this year is trying new authors, oh what a lovely year it has been :D
I have Josh's book and it is amazing!! As well as beautiful. And the Adrien/Jake interview? Priceless.
:)
YAY
I read Strange Fortune yesterday – really enjoyed it! Wonderful fantasy! Will post my review soon :)
'Deadtown' looks amazing! And its got one of the coolest covers I've seen all year.
Speaking of authors swapping genres – the one that comes to mind isn't so much a genre-swap but a rating-swap. Melissa Marr contracted for her first adult book. I am really looking forward to this one. Not sure when it's coming out (2010/2011?) but the 'Wicked Lovely' series is pretty steamy, and that's YA. I can't wait to see what Marr does when she has no PG restrictions!
all the precious!! Me want… yum.
I knew you were evil woman – but damn….
Who should I send the bill to… I see at least four that I MUST read…
E.H>
LOL Stacy!
Thank you Mandi! I'm hanging out for Mind Games…and Josh Lanyon's new book sounds gooood! I haven't read the Adrian English books yet *hangs head* but they are on my TBR list and I do know who Adrian and Jake are :)
Probably not as many as I think, but three who come to mind are: Jude Deveraux, Julie Garwood & Catherine Coulter. More recently Jade Lee-I'm not sure if she's stopped writing historical altogether but her last two books were paranormal romances.
Gentlemen Prefer Succubi looks very good and hot. I'm definitely going to check that one out. Carolyn's looks awesome, can't wait for that one. Great list! Thanks for sharing. My TBR list just grew, again. ;)
Mandi, you just added many books to my already crazy TBB list. I already had Carolyn's book on the list, but add a few more after your post.
I love trying new authors and even trying favorite authors who try new genres.
I saw Jill Miles' stuff through Odd Shots and I'm definitely interested in checking those out. I'm also waiting for Carolyn Crane's book. Josh Lanyon is another author I'd like to try but I think I've got to read his other stuff first?
Danielle – Yes – Melissa Marr. I had heard she is entering the non-YA genre..really looking forward to it!
EH – We just even each other out :)
Orianna – I know all about you and your tbr pile ;) Adrien and Jake..oh so good. The fifth and final book is coming out this Dec..not to add to your pile or anything :)
Buckeye Girl – aha..I haven't read any of those authors. Interesting!
Donna – TBR piles are meant to be big! ;)
Liza – I love new authors too!
A great overview of some really interesting new series. I hadn't heard of the Lanyon and am going to check it out!
I haven't heard of any of these writers. :( I do like trying new authors, though. :)
I LOVE finding new authors and trying them out.. These authors all look great!!
I can't wait to read Jill's book. I love her posts at the Odd Shots. She always makes me laugh! And Mind Games is on my Wishlist too.
Have to check out the rest.
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Hey!! Wow! Thanks for featuring my book. OMG, I'm working so hard on my site to get something up.
Okay, I have recently heard that Strange Fortune is a total Josh Lanyon masterpiece!! So I'm psyched for that! And a lot of these others, too. Don't you love the title DEADTOWN? I sure do.
some really interesting new series. I hadn't heard of the Lanyon and am going to check it out
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