We are heading into the home stretch of 2010. Just a few short months away from 2011 and a new year of BOOKS! But let’s not be hasty. We need to savor what is left of 2010, and Tori and I want to share what we are looking forward to the most in the next three months. (Click on cover for more information on each book)
Tori’s Must Reads Oct-Dec:
Alpha by Rachel Vincent (Shifters #6) – October 1st
This series had made me mad, cry, laugh, and get the chills more then once. As this is the last one in this series I MUST know what happens.
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook (The Iron Seas #1) – October 5th.
When I read her anthro in Burning Up, And Here There Be Monsters, I was blown away. BLOWN AWAY I tell ya! When I found out she was writing a full length series on it I SQUEEEE’d my delight and immediately placed on TBR. Srsly folks. This went on the “I will knock you down and take this book from you in the store” list. :)
Mandi is sneaking in to say – o…m..g..this book!!
Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galenorn (Otherworld #8) – October 26th
I love this series.It is exciting, action packed , and filled with mucho smexyness.
Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter (Alien Huntress #6) – October 26th
This is such a HAWT series. Really, anything she writes is hawt. lol
(Mandi says: whip me baby! Not you Tori – the dude on the cover ;)
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (Psy/Changeling #9) – November 2nd
Oh hey – Mandi again. Me wants.<<< Are you following me?? lol
It’s Nalini Singh’s Psi series. Really, do I need to say more?
Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher (The Sentinel Wars #4) – November 2nd
This is Niki’s and Madoc’s story and I’ve waited 2 books for it.
Alien Tango by Gini Koch (Katherine “Kitty” Kat #2) – December 7th.
The first in this series was HILARIOUS!! I really need me some more Kitty and Martini.
Mandi’s Must Reads Oct-Dec:
Eternal Hunger by Laura Wright (Mark of the Vampire #1) – October 1st.
I’m really looking forward to reading this new series from Laura Wright – it looks dark, and sexy and full of vampires. Yes please.
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price (Alex Craft #1) – October 5th
I’ve read two previous books by Kalayna Price (from a different series) and enjoyed them. The blurb for Grave Witch says Death looks good in a pair of jeans. I love it.
Pssst…it’s me Tori and I want this one too. ;)
Shotgun Sorceress by Lucy A. Snyder (Jessie Shimmer #2) – October 26th.
The first book in this series, Spellbent grossed me out and filled me with joy. I loved the darn book and found it a great blend of humor and creepiness. Can’t wait to see what Jessie gets into next.
Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson (Tairen Soul #5) – October 26th.
I’ve already had a sneak peek at this one and OMG – five stars. Hands down. Loved it. Perfect ending to this series. I can’t wait to chat with you all about it. If you haven’t read this series, go get Lord of the Fading Lands pronto!!
Trust Me If You Dare by LB Gregg (Romano and Albright #2) – December 2010
LB Gregg is one of my favorite authors and if you haven’t read the first in this series, Catch Me If You Can, then go do it ;) So excited for this one.
My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles (Succubus Diaries #3) – December 28th.
This series is sexy and funny – a great combination. I’m dying to get my hands on this book!! A great love triangle has been set up although I am Team Zane all the way!!!
Of course we both have 500 other books we want to read in the next few months, but those are the biggies for us. There are also several late September books I’m DYING for – Double Crossed by Carolyn Crane, Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews and Venom by Jennifer Estep. OMG! September 28th is going to be a verra awesome day.
So tell us – what books do you want in the next three months?
This is a really great post! I've just been looking at what new books are out for October and I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on the paperback version of Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning I've only read the first book as I'm pacing myself on this series but boy it's an awesome series!
Secondly, Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh I only realised last month that she was realising another breeds book this year and I got soooo excited for it :D
And finally His Darkest Embrace by Juliana Stone I'm dying for Jagger's story.
Also looking forward too, Living Nightmare that you posted above, Play of Passion Nalini Singh (a total given!) Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian, Devoured by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy, Happily Ever After by Nora Roberts and finally No Place to Run by Maya Banks.
I'm glad October won't be such a big book month because I have tons of books to read just from August and September!! And I'm going back to Uni so I have even more books to read! Busy busy times. But fun!
My "gotta have as soon as they come out"
Lara Adrian – Taken by Midnight
Kerrelyn Sparks – Eat, Prey, Love
Shayla Black – Entice Me at Twilight
I have a lot more, but these are top 3 (in addition to some you mentioned)…
I can't wait to read Living Nightmare. Madoc's book is going to be so good! Ecstasy in Darkness by the awesome Gena! Alien Tango is going to be hilarious like the first book. My Fair Succubi. Jackie is a lucky woman. Annoying, but lucky.
My "must haves" off your list:
Eternal Hunger
Grave Witch
I must start the Shifters series and read Touched by an Alien to get caught up for Alien Tango!
I'm still on edge waiting for the end of Sept. release of Carolyn Crane's Double Cross! Bring on the Cucumber and Kabob showdown!
Of course I'm pining for C.L. Wilson's Crown Of Crystal Flame and Nalini Singh's Play Of Passion. I actually already read Eternal Hunger by Laura Wright and with classic elements and new twists she gave me exactly the vampire story I craved for :) I realy hope you get to read EH ASAP :))
My buy behavior is kind off "in the moment" right now and haven't even looked at the fall/winter releases *eek* A mistake i tend to correct in the coming weeks :)
I'm very excited about Alien Tango too — and after seeing how excited Mandi was after reading the Iron Duke, it's on my list too.
I'm really looking forward to Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts. This is the first and only Nora Roberts series that I have read and HEA is the fourth and final book in her Bride Quartet. I have fallen in love with these characters and I can't wait to find out exactly how Malcolm and Parker hook up.
I'm also looking forward to finding out how in the world the Vampire Academy series is going to end. It's one of the only YA series I still follow. Will I die if I don't read it? Probably not. Will I stay awake and try to bribe someone who has read it with cookies to tell me what happens? Probably yes. So I'll take that as I am looking forward to it's release this December.
Ally – Oh you are so lucky to experience the fever series for the first time!! I can't wait for the last book..and you are smart because there are lots of cliffhangers you won't have to deal with ;)
September will keep us busy for awhile ;)
Lizzie – Tori is a Lara Adrian fan – I have not read Kerrelyn Sparks or Shayla Black!!
Bells – lol..I liked Jackie much more in book two. And I really need to read Gini Kock darn it!!
Amy – I'm so glad you read Mind Games!! I am dying for that next book. Maybe we can read Gini Koch together ;)
Leontine – oh cool!! I have Eternal Hunger – so glad you liked it!!!
Julie – I've read the first in the Vamp Academy…I liked it..but I guess not enough to continue…but I do want to catch up on her Succubi series..that first one was so good.
Definitely looking forward to LB's book! Um. I think there might be a Holmes and Moriarity book coming out from Josh? Looking forward to that.
Must go investigate the next Lanyon book…really excited for the next H and M book!!
Tori – I read Alpha and I have to tell you it was AWESOME! I haven't posted my review but it is my favorite of the series.
What am I waiting for?
Double Cross/Carolyn Crane
Inside Out/Lauren Dane
Matched/Ally Condie
Alien Tango/Gini Koch
Last Sacrifice/Richelle Mead (this is my fave YA series)
I SO HEART YOU FOR LOVING THE SUCCUBUS DIARIES!!!! I was beginning to think I was the only one!!! I am so team Zane too!!!
I want! ;)
But of those I mostly want to have a look at Meljean's steampunk book
Here's my list:
Trial by Desire – Courtnay Milan;
Taken by Midnight – Lara Adrian;
Crave – JR Ward;
Ecstasy in Darkness – Gena Showalter (that's one hot cover, even with that smoke in his butt =S).
Gini Koch's 'Alien Tango' is WAY up there! Hardcore, dying for it!
Also want Rachel Caine's new Morganville book, 'Ghost Town' (Oct 26) and Richelle Mead's last Vampire Academy novel 'Last Sacrifice' (Dec 7)
Great post, ladies!
Thanks so much for digging my Romano and Albright books, Mandi. Caesar is a joy to write.
And congrats again for the win. I can now say 'I knew you when'.
Josh, KA Mitchell, JL Langley and I all have December releases from Samhain. Sort of back to back to back…to back. I am in such illustrious company, my knees knock.
=)
~LB
Wow – there are some great books coming soon.
On the tops of my WISH list
Iron Duke
Play of Passion
My Fair Succubi (yes to Team Zane!)
also for me:
JL Langley's With/Without Series has With Abandon coming in December
and
Lora Leigh's Breed Series has Styx's Storm next month.
finally, although this isn't an OCT-DEC book: Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian comes out at the end of Sept.
Thanks for bringing Eternal Hunger to my attention – it is going on my list!
My "to be read" list is pages long, but here are a few I am really looking forward to:
Bayou Moon – Ilona Andrews
Heaven's Spite – Lilith Saintcrow
Firewalker – Allyson James
Devoured by Darkness – Alexandra Ivy
Eat, Prey, Love – Kerrelyn Sparks
I am also going to give Crave a try – although I was not impressed with Covet – so I hope this one will knock my socks off. (PLEASE don't disappoint!)
ALPHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh man, that is the epic ending to the Shifters series that I am waiting for.
Play of Passion is another one I can't wait for!
Don't look at all those books…I can here the credit card groaning. Me wants!!!