Friday Night Bites - Chloe Neill (Book #2 in Chicagoland Vampires Series)October 6, 2009Urban Fantasy368 pages, paperbackNAL TradeBook was purchased by meMerit is officially leaving her old life behind and moving her vampire self into Cadogan House, one of three vampire houses in Chicago. She has been named Sentinel, head security and must be sure to keep the head of the house, Ethan Sullivan safe. Merit and Ethan have a decidedly lust-hate relationship. While they each find the other Continue Reading
Three Seeds – Gabriel Madison Review
Three Seeds - Gabriel MadisonAugust 19, 2009Urban Fantasy290 pages, paperbackeTreasures PublishingBook provided by the authorI love to read books when I know absolutely nothing about the plot - well let me rephrase. I love to read books where I know nothing about the plot, and the book actually turns out to be good. Three Seeds definitely fit the bill. This book is different - I wouldn't necessarily call it a romance book. Urban Fantasy with a slight romance feel. But, the story was good and it Continue Reading
On The Edge – Ilona Andrews Review
(I love the colors used on this cover)On The Edge - Ilona Andrews (Book #1)Urban FantasySeptember 29, 2009Paperback, 336 pagesAceThe writing team of Ilona and Gordon Andrews write one of my favorite urban fantasy series out there - the "Magic" series featuring Kate Daniels. When I heard they had a new series coming out I became quite excited. This series takes place in a different world with new rules - but there is still a unique, magic filled world and the wonderful characters they can write Continue Reading
Must Love Hellhounds Anthology
(She looks so badass - I want to be her)Must Love Hellhounds Anthology - Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Meljean BrookSeptember 1, 2009Urban Fantasy368 pages, paperbackBerkleyIt is hard to go wrong buying an anthology with the authors Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews and Meljean Brook. As the title promises, each story features hellhounds in one way or another.The Britlingens Go to Hell - Charlaine HarrisBatanya and Clovache are bodyguards hired by a thief named Crick Continue Reading
Blood Vice – Keith Melton
(*Hot Cover Alert* *Hot Cover Alert*)Blood Vice - Keith MeltonFebruary 17, 2009Urban FantasyNovel, e-bookSamhain PublishingMaria is the only full blooded child of Don Alberto Ricardi, a top mafia family in the Boston area. She is an accountant, but she is a dirty one (isn't that the best kind?) Her job is to keep her family's books clean and make them money, and she does an excellent job of it. After her brother had died, she wanted more responsibility but because she is female, her father will Continue Reading
Some Girls Bite – Chloe Neill
(This cover is just ok for me)Some Girls Bite: A Chicagoland Vampires Novel - Chloe NeillUrban FantasyApril 7, 2009Paperback, 352 pagesPenguinI started this book when I was with a friend of mine and at one point I turned to her and said, "crap this book is good!" - yes, I'm very poetic with words. She asked me what the book was about, and I said, I have no idea, I'm only on page fifteen. With the style of writing and quick wit, I already knew this would be a keeper.Merit, and she only goes by Continue Reading
Hunting Ground – Patricia Briggs
(Her covers are beautifully done)Hunting Ground - Patricia BriggsAugust 25, 2009Alpha & Omega Book 2 Urban FantasyPaperback, 304 pagesAceHunting Ground starts a few weeks after Cry Wolf ends and this is one series that I would definitely recommend you read in order.Charles and Anna are still in an early point in there relationship. Anna was changed against her will into a werewolf in an act of physical abuse and she is still suffering the consequences. Her ex-Alpha was brutal and when she Continue Reading
Dreamfever – Karen Marie Moning (Spoilers!)
**SPOILERS** **SPOILERS** **SPOILERS**I'm talking about it all - here and in comments..so please don't read if you have not read this book!I couldn't decide if I should talk spoilers or not, but Karen Moning has a big spoiler thread going on her message boards, so I decided to let it spill. But this is your final warning!!First of all - I loved the book. We got some answers, and of course lots of questions remain!! Let me just say that my favorite line from the entire series, which is in this Continue Reading
Destined For An Early Grave – Jeaniene Frost
(Hot cover, I want those boots)Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene FrostFourth in Night Huntress SeriesJuly 28th, 2009400 pages, paperbackAvonHalf human, half vampire Catherine (but you better call her Cat) and her vampire husband Crispin (he would liked to be called Bones - long story) are having a nice relaxing vacation when Cat starts to have weird dreams. During the dreams the same man keeps visiting and talking to her and she recognizes him, but when she wakes up, she can't remember who Continue Reading
The Sweet Scent of Blood – Suzanne McLeod
(Nice sophisticated cover!)Genny works for Spellcrackers.com, an agency owned by witches that literally cracks the unwanted spells for their clients. Genny is Fae, she is able to absorb any spell, but she is unable to cast even the easiest of spells. She is also part vampire and she struggles with her bloodlust. Witches and vampires are mortal enemies so she must keep her vampire side a secret.She works with Finn, another fae, a satyr to be more precise (he even comes with smexy horns) and he Continue Reading