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You are here: Home / Giveaway / Giveaway – Blood Born by Linda Howard and Linda Jones

Giveaway – Blood Born by Linda Howard and Linda Jones

May 14, 2010 by Mandi 76 Comments

Blood Born
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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  1. Sade Jasal says

    May 14, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    My favourite Linda Howard book is Kiss Me While I Sleep!! Wooo I'm excited for this book!!

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  2. LSUReader says

    May 14, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    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.

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  3. jeanette8042 says

    May 14, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    This would be my first Linda Howard book if I win. I've heard wonderful things about her writing.

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  4. Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews says

    May 14, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    My favorite Linda Howard book is "Shades of Twilight".

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  5. Cherry says

    May 14, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Blood Born would be my first Linda Howard book.

    Re-posted your contest at: http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2010/05/win-blood-born-at-smexy-books.html

    Cherry Mischievous
    mischivus101-warrior [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  6. elaing8 says

    May 14, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    This would be my first Linda Howard book. But it does sound good.

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  7. Smash Attack! says

    May 14, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    This would be my first Linda Howard book, but I do love me some vampires!! Thanks for the opp!

    a.hoffenberg at gmail dot com

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  8. Smokinhotbooks says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    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)

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  9. Miz Angell says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    Vampires are smexy that's for sure. This is my first…so please don't be gentle. Give it all to me.

    :D

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  10. Mandi says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    LOL!

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  11. melspur says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    this would be my first book by either author, i am always seeking out new authors and genresand would love to try this book

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  12. RachieG says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    I love "McKenzie's Mountain!" I still re-read it and enjoy it :)

    rachie2004 @ yahoo (d0t) com

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  13. Barbara E. says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    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.

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  14. jellybelly82158 says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    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

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  15. Bookie says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Cry No More is my favorite Linda Howard novel.

    dawnpnr(at)aol(dot)com

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  16. Sullivan McPig says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    This would be my first, but I'm going to check out what else they've written.

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  17. Sandy Jay says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    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.

    forwhlz at gmail dot com

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  18. CrystalGB says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    This would be my first Linda Howard book. Sounds good. :)

    Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot}com

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  19. Cherie J says

    May 14, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    I love her McKenzie books. Hard to choose just one. Thanks for the contest!

    cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. Mindolla says

    May 14, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    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.

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  21. s7anna says

    May 14, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    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!

    hugs,
    Anna
    s7anna@yahoo.ca

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  22. kathybaug says

    May 14, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    MacKenzie's Mountain, Son of the Morning and Open Season are my favorites. Thanks for the contest!

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  23. Diana says

    May 14, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    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

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  24. Melissa says

    May 14, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    This would be my first. And this one sounds like a good book to start! Nice cover. :)

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  25. Heather D says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    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

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  26. MsM says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    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

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  27. Diana (Book of Secrets) says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    This would be my first book from both authors. Count me in!

    bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. Gwen Hernandez says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    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!

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  29. Paranormal Haven says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    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
    sgradel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Morning Glow from Novel Addiction says

    May 14, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    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
    ohmorningglow AT aol DOT com

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  31. Jessica says

    May 14, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    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

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  32. donnas says

    May 14, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    This would be my first, but it sounds like a great one to start with.
    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  33. Estella says

    May 14, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    I have read death angel by Linda Howard. Haven't read anything by Linda Jones.

    kissinoak2 at verizon dot net

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  34. Elizabeth says

    May 14, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    I love to win Enter me
    elizabethcerna2011@gmail.com

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  35. Tonya says

    May 14, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    After the Night… That was my first Howard book and I LOVED IT! My heart broke so many times for Faith.

    Tonya G.
    tonyagullino@gmail.com

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  36. Robin K says

    May 14, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    This would be my first by either author. Thank you for hosting another great contest!

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  37. Natasha A. says

    May 14, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Oh man! One of Linda Howard's book is my ultimate comfort read! I love Mr. Perfect!!

    Awesome giveaway! Thank you!

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  38. Tori aka @ggs_closet says

    May 14, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    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.

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  39. Cheryl says

    May 14, 2010 at 7:38 pm

    This would be my first Linda Howard book, and it sounds great. Please enter me!
    cherylbaryl@Hotmail.com

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  40. CallMeKayla says

    May 14, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    This would be my first book from this author

    sexywomenread@yahoo.com

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  41. JenM says

    May 14, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    My favorite Linda Howard book is Death Angel. There's just something about an assassin as a hero….

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  42. Monroe Dawson says

    May 14, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    My fav Linda Howard book is Sarah's Child!!! What an emotional heart felt…RAW book! =) I loved it!!!

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  43. Kelsey says

    May 14, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    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
    krae991 at yahoo dot com

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  44. Linda Henderson says

    May 14, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    I love all of Linda Howard's Mackenzies, but my favorite is A Game Of Chance.

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  45. mariska says

    May 14, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Oh, this will be my first time *if i win* :) So Please Enter me in !

    uniquas at ymail dot com

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  46. throuthehaze says

    May 15, 2010 at 12:07 am

    This would be my first!
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  47. Martha Lawson says

    May 15, 2010 at 1:33 am

    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.

    I follow on gfc

    mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

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  48. Danielle87 says

    May 15, 2010 at 7:22 am

    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.

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  49. Cathy M says

    May 15, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    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

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  50. Kim says

    May 15, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    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.

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  51. Fleur says

    May 15, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    My fave Linda Howard book is Now You See Her!

    romreader85 at gmail dot com

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  52. EVA SB says

    May 16, 2010 at 3:50 am

    This would be my first of Linda's books – I would love to try one.

    eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com

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  53. Jennifer Mathis says

    May 16, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    my favorite linda jones is Raintree-Inferno

    meandi09@yahoo.com

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  54. Norma K says

    May 16, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    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!

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  55. Spav says

    May 17, 2010 at 4:03 am

    My favourite Linda Howard book is Mackenzie's Mountain. I love the whole series, but the first ones is the best, IMHO.

    spav05(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. Kelly M. says

    May 17, 2010 at 8:45 am

    My Favorite Linda Howard book is Midnight Rainbow.
    Thanks!

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  57. Modokker says

    May 17, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    LOVE LOVE Linda Howard! Mr Perfect is my fav and was my first Linda Howard book!

    Lisa

    modokker At yahoo dOt com

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  58. Angela M. says

    May 17, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    This would be my first book by Linda Howard. Can't wait to read more!

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  59. SaraC says

    May 17, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    I really liked Death Angel!

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  60. Reena Jacobs says

    May 18, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    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!

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  61. Anna ♥ says

    May 18, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    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 ♥
    goodgonegirl@gmail.com

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  62. Joyson says

    May 19, 2010 at 4:20 am

    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 :)

    bugs[DOT]bittle23[AT]gmail[DOT]com

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  63. Pamk says

    May 19, 2010 at 9:06 am

    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.

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  64. k_sunshine1977 says

    May 19, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    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

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  65. Roby says

    May 19, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    I've not read anything from Linda Howard yet. But I would like to.

    gpmargial(at)alice(dot)it

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  66. Christine says

    May 19, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    Hmm – second try?

    My favorite by Linda Howard is Death Angel – Loved it!

    beaupoisson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  67. Catherine says

    May 20, 2010 at 11:21 am

    My favorite Linda Howard is After The Night although I do have a soft spot for Mr. Perfect.

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  68. Misusedinnocence says

    May 21, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    This would be my first! Looks great! =)

    misusedinnocence@aol.com

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  69. Sue A. says

    May 21, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    My favorite early Linda Howard book is Sarah's Child and the other favorite is Shades of Twilight.

    alternate email from blogger
    magenta 2 red [at] gmail [dot] com

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  70. Donna says

    May 21, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    This would be my first…and it looks great!

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  71. Bethie says

    May 21, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    This would be my first Linda Howard novel. Thanks for the giveaway. Crossing my fingers.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot

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  72. grace says

    May 22, 2010 at 1:52 am

    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

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  73. Badass Bookie says

    May 22, 2010 at 7:05 am

    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

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  74. debbie says

    May 22, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    My favorite is cry no more.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  75. booklover0226 says

    May 23, 2010 at 7:50 am

    Unfortunately, I haven't read anything by either author. I look forward in reading their works, now, though!

    Thanks,
    Tracey D
    booklover0226 at gmail dot com

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  76. Diana Dang says

    May 23, 2010 at 9:52 am

    This will be my first novel!

    faked_sugartone at hotmail

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