Since it is the middle of the year, and I am slightly obsessed with making lists, I thought it would be fun to visit my favorite reads of the first half of 2010. These are in no particular order. Spiders Bite and Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep – This series has fast become one of my favorite UF series out there. Dark, violent, and sexy – I can’t wait for Venom in September. Crossroads by Moira Rogers – Paranormal romance at its best. Read book one, Crux first to get the full experience. Continue Reading
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Joint Review: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels #4) May 25, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 432 Pages AceThis review contains small spoilers.Tori’s Favorite Quote:"...if you come to remove me, come in force, because if you try to separate me from him, I will kill every single one of you. My hand won't shake. My aim won't falter. My face will be the last thing you see before you die.Mandi’s Favorite Quote: He growled, pulling me to him, and kissed my lips, my cheeks, my neck….”Don’t Continue Reading
This Week at Smexy
Monday, Tori and I will have a joint review of Magic Bleeds.It is safe to say, we both loved this book – a lot.Later in the day, Tori will have her review of Tall, Dark and Wolfish.Tuesday, you will have a chance to win The Iron King with a little extra gift thrown in.Wednesday will be my review of One Dance with a Duke, the first in Tessa Dare’s new Stud Club TrilogyLater in the day Wednesday, Tori will have her review of Shadow Marked.Thursday, I will review Assassin’s Honor – a new paranormal Continue Reading
Interview with Nancy Holzner and Giveaway
I am happy to have author Nancy Holzner here today to talk about her new urban fantasy book, Deadtown. Who is Nancy Holzner, give us the low down. I’m a former English professor (I was a medievalist) who’s always loved language and stories. I grew up in western Massachusetts, and I went to college in Boston and grad school in Providence, Rhode Island. I lived in London; Auburn, Alabama; and several cities around the northeast before I settled in central New York state. I’m a full-time Continue Reading
Soulless – Gail Carriger Review
Soulless - Gail Carriger (Book #1 in the Parasol Protectorate Series)October 1, 2009Historical/Paranormal Romance/Steampunk384 pages, paperbackOrbitBook purchased by meAlexia Tarabotti is a mature woman of twenty-six who would much rather be reading or eating than suffering at a ball. For that reason, she sneaks off to the library and orders tea and is having quite a marvelous time all by herself until a vampire strolls in. Under normal circumstances, vampires are civil, one of her best friends 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
Coming up in 2010
I know it is only September, but there have been so many tempting covers recently for books coming out next year. So let's take a little look at what I am anticipating:January:Tairen Soul - C.L. Wilson - The fifth and final book in her Tairen Soul series. Greatly anticipating this book. C.L. Wilson has stated she is going to start a new series, but will come back to write Bel and Galen's books!! I don't read a lot of fantasy, but I adore this series. The second book, Lady of Light and Shadow is 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
JR Ward, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews
Unfortunately, I could not get into the JR Ward chat last night. I tried along with a couple hundred (at least) other people and the chat room was frozen forever and then we all got locked out. I think a chat actually occurred, not sure with how many people:) So I will have to wait for the transcript to come out in a few days to find out what happened. Her message board was filled with so many people unhappy that they were frozen out. It was kind of funny towards the end. I don't think the Continue Reading
Magic Strikes – Ilona Andrews
This book takes place a few years ahead in the future where magic has bested technology. Usually, every couple of days the magic flares, leaving technology dead - cars don't work, lights go out, and creatures of all kinds come out to play. People that have natural magical abilities are strongest at this time. Then technology will rise again for a few days and the world is back to "normal." However, people with magical abilities are still able to perform, although at a somewhat weaker pace.In Continue Reading