Blood Born by Linda Howard and Linda Jones
Paranormal Romance
April 27, 2010
Paperback, 466 Pages
Ballantine Books
Luca Ambrus is a rare breed: He is a vampire from birth, begotten by vampire parents: blood born. He is also an agent of the Council—the centuries-old cabal that governs vampirekind, preserving their secrecy and destroying those who betray them.
When a cryptic summons leads him to the scene of the brutal killing of a powerful Council member, Luca begins the hunt for an assassin among his own people. But instead of a lone killer he discovers a sinister conspiracy of rogue vampires bent on subjugating the mortal world.
All that stands in their way are the conduits, humans able to channel spirit warriors into the physical world to protect mankind. Chloe Fallon is a conduit—and a target of the vampire assassin who’s killing them. When Luca saves her life, an irresistible bond of trust—along with more passionate feelings—is forged between them. As more victims fall, Chloe and Luca have only each other to depend on to save the world from the reign of monsters—and salvage their own future together.
Thanks to Random House I have TWO copies of Blood Born to giveaway! All you have to do to enter is tell us your favorite Linda Howard or Linda Jones book. Or, if this will be your first, let us know!
Contest is open to all, and will run through Sunday, May 23rd. I will announce the winner on Monday.
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My favourite Linda Howard book is Kiss Me While I Sleep!! Wooo I'm excited for this book!!
I've read most of Linda Howard's books and she's written a lot of keepers. My favorite is Cry No More. If you haven't read it, please do. It's so wonderful.
This would be my first Linda Howard book if I win. I've heard wonderful things about her writing.
My favorite Linda Howard book is "Shades of Twilight".
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Blood Born would be my first Linda Howard book.
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Cherry Mischievous
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This would be my first Linda Howard book. But it does sound good.
This would be my first Linda Howard book, but I do love me some vampires!! Thanks for the opp!
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I love me some Linda Howard. My favorite is a toss up between Dream Man and Son of Morning.
(ps I'm not entering I'm just over here to gush)
Vampires are smexy that's for sure. This is my first…so please don't be gentle. Give it all to me.
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this would be my first book by either author, i am always seeking out new authors and genresand would love to try this book
I love "McKenzie's Mountain!" I still re-read it and enjoy it :)
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I don't recall reading any of Linda Howard's or Linda Jones' books. Blood Born sounds like a delicious vampire story, so I'm dying to read it.
This will be my first Linda Howard book if I win. I would love to read this because it sounds great.
I love vampire stories and all things paranormal.
jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com
Cry No More is my favorite Linda Howard novel.
dawnpnr(at)aol(dot)com
This would be my first, but I'm going to check out what else they've written.
I've read Death Angel by Linda Howard and I really liked it. I haven't read anything by Linda Jones.
I love vampires so I'd really like to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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This would be my first Linda Howard book. Sounds good. :)
Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot}com
I love her McKenzie books. Hard to choose just one. Thanks for the contest!
cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
I cut my Romance teeth on Linda Howard and the first Para I ever remember reading..many many years ago was Son of The Morning.
I love her and love to read this book.
I LOVE LOVE Linda Howard's work…my absolute fave is Shades of Twilight.. I can't even count the number of times I've re-read the book…it's just soo darn AWESOME!
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Anna
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MacKenzie's Mountain, Son of the Morning and Open Season are my favorites. Thanks for the contest!
This would be my first Linda Howard book if I win. But I've done some research and have heard wonderful things about her writing.
Plus I just Love me them Vampires!!
diana.singh@adamslarocca.com
This would be my first. And this one sounds like a good book to start! Nice cover. :)
I have heard a lot wonderful things about Linda Howard but I have yet to read any of her books. They are still sitting in my TBR pile in the closet. sigh.
please enter me in the contest! Thanks
I've been reading Linda Howard for over a decade and she is STILL in my very favorite TOP 3 authors of ALL TIME! Adore her books!
My favorite would be "All the Queens Men" – talk about sexy hot sex scenes and sexual tension! She's a master!
Please count me in! This is a must read for this fan.
:o)
MsM
This would be my first book from both authors. Count me in!
bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've read a few Linda Howard books, SON OF THE MORNING being my favorite. I'm really curious to read this collaboration with Linda Jones. Thanks!
I haven't had the pleasure of reading one of Linda Howard and Linda Jones books but I would love for this to be my first :-)
Stephanie G
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I've been hearing some good things about this, and it definitely sounds interesting.. This would actually be my first book from each author!
Thanks!
Morning Glow
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If I win then this would be my first Linda Howard novel. I love paranormal books so this would be a great win.
Jessica(dot)wilhoite(at)hotmail(dot)com
This would be my first, but it sounds like a great one to start with.
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I have read death angel by Linda Howard. Haven't read anything by Linda Jones.
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After the Night… That was my first Howard book and I LOVED IT! My heart broke so many times for Faith.
Tonya G.
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This would be my first by either author. Thank you for hosting another great contest!
Oh man! One of Linda Howard's book is my ultimate comfort read! I love Mr. Perfect!!
Awesome giveaway! Thank you!
FAB book!! (Don't enter me I've already read)
I have to say my fav Linda Howard books are After The Night and Raintree: Inferno.
This would be my first Linda Howard book, and it sounds great. Please enter me!
cherylbaryl@Hotmail.com
This would be my first book from this author
sexywomenread@yahoo.com
My favorite Linda Howard book is Death Angel. There's just something about an assassin as a hero….
My fav Linda Howard book is Sarah's Child!!! What an emotional heart felt…RAW book! =) I loved it!!!
I haven't even heard of these books, so this would be my first Linda Howard/Jones book!
Thanks for the great giveaway! Blood Born sounds really cool!
Kelsey
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I love all of Linda Howard's Mackenzies, but my favorite is A Game Of Chance.
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Oh, this will be my first time *if i win* :) So Please Enter me in !
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This would be my first!
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
Well, I guess I'd have to say the McKenzie series and Mr. Perfect are my favorite Linda Howard books. As for Linda Jones, I LOVE all her books.. She is a favorite of mine. I'd love to win this one.
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Hands down, Linda Howard's 'Mackenzie's Mountain'. Hot-damn, Wolf Mackenzie is one seriously smokin leading man. This book was my introduction to Ms. Howard, my 'gateway drug' to her writing, so to speak.
I have quite a few of Linda Howard's stories on my favorite's shelf, one that stands out is Duncan's Bride.
Haven't had the pleasure of reading any stories by Linda Jones.
caity_mack(at)yahoo(d0t)com
I have two favorite Linda Howard books: Death Angel and Shades of Twilight. They couldn't be more different, but both had good plots and protaginists.
My fave Linda Howard book is Now You See Her!
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This would be my first of Linda's books – I would love to try one.
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my favorite linda jones is Raintree-Inferno
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Not sure I could choose just one favorite. LH is my favorite author. So it's a tie between Mr. Perfect, Open Season, Cry No More, Mackenzie's Mountain and All the Queens Men. Those are just my first place pics!
My favourite Linda Howard book is Mackenzie's Mountain. I love the whole series, but the first ones is the best, IMHO.
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My Favorite Linda Howard book is Midnight Rainbow.
Thanks!
LOVE LOVE Linda Howard! Mr Perfect is my fav and was my first Linda Howard book!
Lisa
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This would be my first book by Linda Howard. Can't wait to read more!
I really liked Death Angel!
I've heard of Linda Howard but have never read a book by either Linda or Linda. :) I'm always up for a new author.
Thanks for offering a giveaway!
I would love to read this book, please count me in! :D
It's impossible to choose my favorite Linda Howard book, gah, such a toughie… But if I had to pick it would be Mackenzie's Mountain, one of my favorite comfort reads. :D
Anna ♥
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My favorite would be Shades of Twilight! But then again, the copy I read is not mine. So it would be my first time to have my own copy of her book :)
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love all of Linda Howard's Mackenzie books especially the first one. And I don't believe I've read anything of Linda Jones but this one sounds great. Please enter me to win it.
my favorite linda howard book is Son of The Morning. that's on my keeper shelf!
thank you for the giveaway!
k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com
I've not read anything from Linda Howard yet. But I would like to.
gpmargial(at)alice(dot)it
Hmm – second try?
My favorite by Linda Howard is Death Angel – Loved it!
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My favorite Linda Howard is After The Night although I do have a soft spot for Mr. Perfect.
This would be my first! Looks great! =)
misusedinnocence@aol.com
My favorite early Linda Howard book is Sarah's Child and the other favorite is Shades of Twilight.
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This would be my first…and it looks great!
This would be my first Linda Howard novel. Thanks for the giveaway. Crossing my fingers.
lizzi0915 at aol dot
I haven't had the chance to read any of her books yet so this would be my first Linda Howard novel if ever. Thanks for this giveaway! ^_^
vesipisaroita [at] gmail [dot] com
I haven't read any of Linda Howard's books but I have read so many interviews and reviews that I'm twitching to get my hands on a copy of her books! Great Giveaway!!!
callmeghostgirl[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au
My favorite is cry no more.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
Unfortunately, I haven't read anything by either author. I look forward in reading their works, now, though!
Thanks,
Tracey D
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This will be my first novel!
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