Posts Tagged ‘werewolves’

My Sister is a Werewolf
Cute and fun (and really really HOT!!)! I always feel like I can relate to Kathy’s characters. Unlike many of the paranormal books I’ve been reading lately, her characters aren’t as “ancient” and still retain many of their very human qualities. They continue to concern themselves with mainstream human lifestyles, are emotional, and experience a range of insecurities, that of which us “mortals” can comprehend. And, what’s more, they fall in love with “mere mortals” too!

I guess, when all is said and done, when I read a book and “escape” my world, I don’t want to escape too far. I want to feel like it’s “normal” (or still somewhat realistic, as if even I could be a part of it). Our world…just “cooler”. Kathy Love, Lyndsay Sands, and even Kerrelyn Sparks deliver these kinds of stories. Characters with a modern feel. Paranormal people you’d expect to have as neighbors, or maybe even work with,  meet in a bar… *ahem* OK anyway…speaking of meeting in a bar, onto this story:

Elizabeth, the recently reunited sister of the Young brothers, is lonely (and antsy). After having lived a long life with her rough, rude and obnoxious “werewolf pack” (a biker gang that was the complete opposite of her genteel ways), she has escaped. Now living (in hiding) in the same town as her brother Christian, she is desperately trying to find a cure to reverse her “werewolf-ness”. Succeeding would mean she could finally be free of being the pack leaders mate. Cheating, abusive and psycho, her “mate” forced her into a situation she might not have accepted knowing otherwise.

One evening, “antsy-er” than usual, she goes to her brother’s bar, and finds herself uncontrollably attracted to a man (Jensen) at the next table. Her new world quickly turns upside down (but in a good way).

The man was looking at her. She’d felt his gaze before she’d actually seen it. Their gazes met, and even in the dim light, she could see his eyes were a mixture somewhere between brown and green.

Again her body told her this was what she needed. This was what she’d been wanting. He was what she wanted. She continued to stare, meeting his gaze, until he looked away. Still she watched him. Unable to do otherwise. The need was in control now.

From Jensen’s perspective:

This was too damned weird. Yet he couldn’t stop glancing at the stranger. She sat, perfectly still, her attention trained on him. She didn’t even seem to register the man beside her. Jensen shifted, his body reacting to that steady gaze as if it was a touch, stroking over him, teasing his burning skin.

I’d liken it to “love at first sight”. While she might not admit that, her extreme, undeniable, reaction to him leads her to act in ways that would normally embarrass her. Regardless, she is unable to deny her lust for him. The “werewolf” in her forces her to claim what is hers, by whatever means she can. The human in her cringes when she recalls her actions.

And what actions they are! Wooooohooo hot hot – scorching hot! She practically stalks him in a predatory,way, over and over again, and while all of his senses let him know something is off, he can’t deny this gorgeous creature that demands he ummm…”give it up”. 

His fingers itched to touch her, but instead he said, “This is crazy.”

She reached out and caressed him again, her fingers tracing the line of his jaw. Soothing him, encouraging him. He caught her hand and pulled her back against him, kissing her. She caught the back of his head, tasting him with greedy demand.

While they sexually explore their obvious attraction, they begin to develop a deeper connection as they get to know one another. But things are never easy in a paranormal/human relationship.

Elizabeth shook her head. “You don’t understand. I can’t be with Jensen.”

“I know it’s scary, but – ”

“I can’t be with Jensen because even if he would accept me, I’m mated.”

Mina stared at her. “Oh.”

Not only does she have to contend with hiding her “nature” from him, she also continues to fear that her horrible “mate” will find her before she has found her cure.

And unbeknownst to her, Jensen also has a past of his own that he is still trying to get over – the loss of the love of his life, Katie. That, along with a few deep regrets and apprehensions, keeps the angst going strong in this tale.

There is one part of the book that I thought was going somewhere (it seemed like it was definitely set-up that way), but in the end, it didn’t happen. I’m not sure if the author abandoned that storyline, or if I simply missed a part, or if it will be explained in future books, but that would be my only complaint. I won’t say what it is, since I don’t want to spoil anything but it DOES have to do with Jensen.

Their emotional, physical and even life-threatening journey together will keep you entertained, and her protective brothers will have you laughing and feeling all warm and fuzzy (after they’re done bullying the new man in her life, that is). All in all it was a great, well-rounded, charming read!

Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark, Book 7)
This was another very fun read that adds to the series perfectly. The author is extremely consistent in her writing style, the “feel” of the characters, the humor and the incredible passion between the main characters, which I love. I remember when this book first came out, it was getting rave reviews from my fellow Twitterers. While I did enjoy it, it fell *a little* flat for me towards the end. Unfortunately, when that happens, I always wonder if it was my own environment that pulled me out of a book’s intensity (ie: busy schedule, constant interruptions etc…). This may be the case, in this instance, because overall, when I think back, the book was good!

What I think is neat about this series, is that all of these books occur within the same time period as the other books. Basically, each book is a glimpse into the life of a character (or two), and while they are “living” their lives, finding mates etc…the other characters are also having their own adventures, as narrated in other books. At some point, everyone comes together, their lives intertwine, secrets are revealed, questions answered etc…

Ok so as I mentioned in another blog post, the main character “Garreth MacRieve” (a werewolf) discovers that “Lucia the Huntress” (a Valkyrie) is his mate. Don’t ask how they know…it just “happens” – magic, I guess. It’s LOVE, it’s immediate, it’s unmistakable and it’s forever.

“You couldn’t find a more uninterested female”

“You forget I’m a Lykae. I can scent your interest.” Gods, her scent was like a drug to him, her arousal so sweet.

Her face flushed a light pink along her cheekbones. “Maybe I was interested in one of the other males on the field.”

Jealousy seared him inside. Never had he felt its equal. He was upon her before she could rise her bow again, his callused palm wrapping around her delicate nape.

“Take it back, female.” He’d been able to rein in his agression from the game. With more difficulty, he controlled the adrenaline pumping through his veins after finding her at last. But the jealousy was overwhelming.

“Or what?”

“Or I’ll kiss you till you canna remember another.”

Garreth is the brother of the Lykae Clan King (Lachlaine – who met Emma in the very first book). Of course, as Valkyries usually go, they have disdain for other “others” (especially the uncouth Lykae), and this Valkyrie is particularly troubled because of course, this Lykae is HOT. However, due to a vow of chastity she made to a Goddess who healed her after a terrible suicide attempt as a young’n, she must resist. Or else! Or else what? Exactly! (sorry – inside “South Park” joke)…couldn’t resist

So Lucia – the “young’n version” was once sorta mated (on purpose but she was tricked and GREATLY regretted her mating decision) to an angelic faced male who turned out to be the devil himself (or pretty much – “The Broken Bloody One”). Gruesome, putrid, pus-filled, smelly grossness of a beast who tricked her into marrying him, ravaged her with his massive nastiness, and “fed” her meat and wine (more like decaying bodies and blood). UGH! Who wouldn’t vow eternal chastity after that?!

Anyway, she did what she had to, to escape (even if it meant potential death). Her sister Regin found her, brought her to a Goddess to be healed and her future was “cinched” at that point on. She was infused with the goddess’s powers (amazing archery abilities) and if she ever missed her target, she would suffer momentary but excruciating pain. Let’s just say, Lucia NEVER missed. Along with her powers, her new single and  “chaste” self, she is also responsible for keeping her ‘ex” in his prison, by shooting him in the heart with a special arrow each time he rises (every five hundred years).

This time however, she finds out about a “dieumort” – an artifact imbued with special powers that will rid the world of this evil immortal forever (which will mean she is finally free – well…of him at least). That alone, is a quest full of adventure that makes this book exciting. Combine that with Lucia’s deep attraction to a male she can never give herself to (or she will lose her powers), the MANY secrets she has to keep from him, attempting to escape him or keep him down (and her attempts are hilarious and outrageous) along with the danger of facing her ex once again,  we get non-stop action, and emotional connections out the wazoo in this one! Whoa…that was a “run-on” sentence for sure! I’m good at those… Lemme catch my breath….

*whooooooooo* – OK:

So they meet, both feel an instant attraction, and the chase is on.

One of my favorite  moments:

In the throes of battle (an attack on the Valkyrie), Garreth suddenly arrives and protects her and her sisters, but unfortunately has to change into his more “beastly” self, which scares Lucia (since she doesn’t really know him yet):

MacRieve. A monster of legend.

As he crept over to where she shook on the floor, she gritted her teeth but couldn’t move, crippled by pain.

Crouching over her, he reached for her face with his huge hands. When his claws glinted like onyx, she flinched. What would he do…?

He’s trying…to pat my tears?“Shhh, female.” He scooped her into his arms while she stared up with dread. “Do no’ fear me.” His voice was guttural, his ice-blue eyes burning with possession.

In an instant, she comprehended two things: why immortals feared the Lykae.

And that she was this one’s mate.

“Protect you.”

My favorite Garreth “jealousy” moment – when Lucia is eyeing another male (named Damiano or “sex on a stick”) diving into the water:

MacRieve stepped in from of her, clasping her nape, jealousy ablaze in his expression.

“Eyes on the prize, woman. It’s a werewolf you’ll have, or none at all.”

“Is that right?”

“Unless you like your men dead, because Damiano’s already at the top of my list.” He tugged her to him for a brief scalding kiss. “You’re mine, Lousha. Doona ever forget that.”

Oh oh!! And a funny moment (one of many), when Lucia is obliged to sneak into Garreth’s home, and she calls her sister, Regin:

“So what’s the kennel like?” Regin asked.

Lucia turned toward the building with narrowed eyes. Before or after I get through it?

“Do they have food bowls and chew toys all around?”

LOL!!!! God that was good! Yeah…this book’s awesome!

Ohhhh I’m so excited! I have a feeling I will be overwhelmed and yet again ”shirking” my responsibilities (bad me!)… So many new book releases that I have been desperately waiting for!!

So to refresh everyone’s memory, here is the list of upcoming books from May 18th to May 25th!

If I’m missing any (and I’m sure I probably am), please email me and I will update ASAP.

Check out my entire upcoming paranormal book release list (it goes all the way to December 2010)

Dead Sexy
Another agreeable, easy read, great for a rainy day, plane ride, boring business stay in a hotel…you get the picture.

The story is somewhat set in the future, where the the monsters of what was once considered myth, are officially “out”. The story line (or at least the vampire politics) are reminiscent of the vampires from Laurell K Hamilton and Charlaine Harris’s books. Female vampire hunter, prejudiced against vampires, getting mixed up with the Master of the City, synthetic blood, some good vampires, some bad, don’t stare them in the eyes, and all of that.

All in all, humans are still potential prey (and vampires are considered dangerous), so the vampires in the world are isolated (by some sort of invisible energy) to delegated areas. While humans can peruse the “vampire designated areas” during the day, all bets are off at night, and warning signs are posted everywhere. Because of the “synthetic blood” now available to them, society is forced to accept their existence. In fact, some humans and vampires form serious loving relationships. Some humans fight for the vampire’s rights, while others want them extinguished.

Regan Delaney didn’t have any idea how the force field worked or what it was made of. All she knew was that it kept the vamps inside but had no negative effect on humans. It was against the law to destroy vampires these days, unless you found one outside the park, but the force field made that impossible. Any vampire who wished to leave the park and move to a protected area in another part of the country had to apply for a permit and be transferred, by day, by a company equipped to handle that kind of thing. What Regan found the hardest to accept was that vampires were now considered an endangered species, like tigers, elephants, and marine turtles, and as such, they had to be protected from human predators. The very thought was ludicrous.

Despite the warning signs in the designated vampire areas, a slew of murdered and drained humans are discovered in New York’s vampire park. While the immediate suspects are of course, vampires, the loss of organs hints at something else. Regan Delaney, ex-vampire hunter (now working for the police) is on the case, and despite her hatred and mistrust for vampires, begins meeting with the enigmatic and incredibly sexy Joaquin Santiago (Master of the City). Working together to uncover the murderer, Regan begins second guessing her distaste of vampires when Joaquin proves to be the one thing that ignites her desire. Conflicted, she resists his charms. Regan soon finds herself in danger (after an attack by a werewolf – thought to be extinct) that forces her to accept Joaquin’s aid, and see the paranormal world in a different way.

“Please.” He gestured at a high-backed brown sofa. “Consider my home yours.”

She sat down because she wasn’t sure her legs would support her much longer. What was she doing here? What made her think being in here, with a vampire, particularly this vampire, was any safer than being outside, with a werewolf? They were both predators. And in the dark of the night, she was prey – for both of them.

While her conflicted resistance of Joaquin can get tedious, the friendship that develops between the two characters is pleasing enough. There were some beautiful moments, and some moments that irritated me. The end of the novel ends up feeling quite riushed. While the majority of the book unravels at an incredibly slow pace (especially in relation to the relationship between the two main characters), at some point it races through, and left me feeling disconnected.

What irritated me the most? The phrase “muttered an oath” appeared throughout the book, but towards the end, it felt like it was on every page! Everyone was muttering an oath at some point or another, and it became distracting.

What I liked the most? The little bit of jealousy that occurred midway through the book (for both characters).

Her whole body tingled with awareness as she dropped her handbag on the coffee table and laid her gun beside it. He was here instead of with the redhead.

Heart pounding, she slowly turned to face him. “What are you doing here?” she asked.

“Do I need a reason?”

“So you just came here because you had nothing better to do?” she prodded, thinking that if he said he had come for his car, she would smack him.

“I came because I wanted to see you.” He took a step toward her. “I came because I saw you with another man and I wanted to rip his heart out.” Another step. “I came because I missed you.”

She let out a long, shuddering sigh. “Oh.”

His arm curled around her waist. “I came because I hoped you missed me.”

Oh, and I also REALLY liked the cover model! Yup, picturing Joaquin was…delightful

Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night
Bowen’s book was, to me, just as riveting as book #2. Bowen was introduced to us in Book#1 (Lachlain’s lykae cousin, in mourning over his dead mate), and appeared again in Book #2 as one of the ruthless competitors in the Hie (a contest for preternaturals, akin to “The Amazing Race” but much more deadly).

Bowen, hoping to win the prize in Book# 2 (a “key” that would allow him to time travel twice), shows himself as a cutthroat unyielding competitor. Desperate to win the key, and go back in time to save his mate, he even goes so far as to seal some competitors in a cave together. Unfortunately for him, his biggest competitor, still in the game (Sebastian the vampire in Book# 2) defeats him, because he too, is fighting for his mate’s life.

Book 3 opens in the middle of the game, right at the section where he entraps the competitors. While he is unwittingly attracted to a mortal witch (Mariketa), and experiences a little one on one time with her in a tunnel, the intensity between them make him suspicious that she might be casting some sort of spell on him.

He cupped the back of her neck, staring down at her. As she gazed up in fascination, the amber of his eyes turned to ice blue. He seemed desperate to recognize something in her, and when he clearly didn’t find it, his hand on her began to shake. “Damn you, witch, I donna want another.”

Oh right, I forgot to mention, he’s Scottish

He has his eye on the prize, and quickly rejects her, determined to continue on with his goal. Intent on keeping as many people out of the competition as possible, he traps six of the competitors (including Mariketa) in what appears to be an abandoned cave. Assuming that they will find a way our of the cave eventually (via the strength of the demon competitors, or the magic of his little witch cutie), he forges on.

Appalled with his sudden change in demeanor towards her, and realizing he is locking her in (with the strangers), Mariketa casts a quick and dirty spell on him as he escapes the cave.

Mari glanced away from the entrance when met with silence. “He won’t regenerate from injuries,” she explained. “Unless he returns to me to have it reversed, the hex will eventually destroy him.”

The spell causes Bowen to be unable to heal from any injuries (essentially turning him mortal). He is weakened significantly, costing him the win. As they say…payback’s a bitch

Weak, and also entrapped elsewhere, he is finally rescued, but informed that the six he has sealed away (now a few weeks later) have not returned. Because of his ruthlessness, an unrest amongst the immortals is brewing, and unless the members are returned safely (especially the witch as it is prophesied that she is destined to be the most powerful), a war against his kind will ensue.

He returns to the “scene of the crime”. Despite his extreme weakness, he manages to unseal the cave, allowing the others to escape. While all of the trapped immortal competitors are in bad shape, his witch is dying (from repeated attacks by tortured incubi that were also trapped in the cave for centuries).

The majority of the book takes place as he helps bring her back to health, develops an unmistakable connection with her, and an understanding with the other competitors. Together, they trek their way out of the jungle, day after day, escaping danger, confiding in each other, and becoming friends (well some of them do…let’s just say Bowen’s competitive streak lives on, as a certain demon has his own personal intentions with the witch).

“Doona ever doubt my desire for you – if I truly was in a contest for the right to have you, I’d have bitten his goddamned throat free, then laid it at your feet in offer!”

Mmmmm…nice….Ok wait! Why do I find that sexy? LOL!

Realizing he is jealous of any male looking at her, and acting as though she is his mate, he becomes confused as to the nature of their connection. A mate is a once in a lifetime occurrence, and since he has already met his, it is impossible that there could be another. Or is it?

Her ruby lips were slightly parted as she slept. An exquisite, if small, female.

And, gods help me, she might be…mine.

Unable to stop himself, he eased down behind her. When he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her soft, wee body against his, she sighed. As a test, he nuzzled her neck. Her ear twitched again, and she curled into him closer. Even in her sleep she responded to him as if she were his.

A part that had me giggling, when he finds her special…ahem…”pocket lipstick” in her purse.

“I’m lookin’ forward tae touchin’ you there again.”

“Ha! Why would you think I would ever let you?”

“I happen to ken that you’re a lusty one. And I’ve taken away your wee alternative. Tossed it into a river.” As she gasped, he said, “Took me a minute to figure out what it was – a minute more to believe you actually had it. Then imagining you using it? Had me in such a state. I could scarcely run without tripping over my own feet.”

Mariketa, a sweet, good natured young and inexperienced mortal (awaiting to “turn” into an immortal) has her own issues. Despite being prophesized that she will be the most powerful witch, she’s actually not very good at all. Having also been abandoned as a child, and then again by the love of her life, she questions Bowen’s feelings for her. While she is extremely attracted to him, her insecurities, and his hang-ups (over his “mate”) cause them both much angst.

“What if we somehow worked through all the obstacles between us and were together for a couple of years or so, and you were given another chance to go back to your mate? There could be another key. Would you ignore it if it was handed to you?”

Emotions seemed to pass over his face. He scrubbed his hand across the back of his neck. “I could lie, but I will no’. I’d use it.”

Oh NO he didn’t!!

One step forward, two steps back with this couple. That, along with the number of times she is almost killed (she has got to be the unluckiest being on earth), turns this tale into an extreme roller coaster ride. You think it’s fixed…you think all is well again, and BAM! Another tragedy, another twist. And those pesky prophesies? No one ever actuality “gets” them until the damage is done….grrrr! Fantastic thrill ride!

It was also a great intro into new and exciting characters, and we even get better acquainted with past characters. Oh and Bowen…YUMMY!! He is domineering, he is ALL ALPHA, he is arrogant, but everything he does, and everything he says (well… almost), made me melt.

He stood and paced. Almost to himself he said, “Or what it’s like to know you’re no’ whole and never will be.” He ran his fingers through his hair then stopped to meet her eyes. “then with you everything looks different – feels different – and I…damn it, Mariketa, I want it. So bloody much.”

He crossed to her, clasped her upper arms, and pulled her to her feet. Gazing down at her, his voice breaking low, he said, “Doona bring me back to life only to destroy me once more.”

*sigh* I’m normally a vampire girl…but those werewolves….they are really…yeah…

A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
This is the official Book#1 in the “Immortals After Dark” series. The series has been recommended to me over and over, and I was very happy to receive it for Christmas.

While I enjoyed quite a few parts of book #1, overall, I’d say it was just “okay”. I didn’t connect to the characters much. The heroine (Emma) went from a childlike innocence to hard-headed and irritating. While most of these stories evolve where the heroine inevitably becomes stronger, Emma’s personal growth transition was so quick that it didn’t seem natural. Her hunky alpha male (Lachlain) was great in some ways, however, I found myself cringing at many of his demands, from his insistence in keeping her against her will (for fear she’d never come back to him if he let her out of his sight) to his sexual advances, despite her resistance.

“You would hurt me that way?”

“Without a second thought.” His lips curled. His gaze seemed intent on her face, but his eyes were still vacant. “And that’s just the beginning of the things I’ll do to you, vampire.”

Eventually he sees the error of his ways, but really, it’s too late to have regrets once the monstrous acts are committed. Never fear, he never *quite* reaches that level.

Her Valkyrie aunts were all over the place, and I couldn’t ever fully comprehend what they were doing, who was getting mad, who was plotting or who was happily accepting Emma’s fate. I’m wondering if the short story preceding this one would have given me a better understanding into their family history, allowing me to like them more in this one.

So basically the story goes like this. Lachlain (a Lykae/werewolf) was held prisoner and tortured for centuries by the vampires. Realizing (smelling) that his “mate” was in the city where he was being held captive, he gnaws his way out of his chains, and escapes. While he doesn’t know who she is, he has been waiting for her forever, and refuses to risk the chance of losing her forever by remaining imprisoned.

Half mad from being tortured, he lacks the proper social skills of today’s society. Desperate to finally have her, he pretty much demands that his woman heed him, causing her much confusion and panic.

He pointed a shaking hand at her. “You,” he growled.

She jerked glances over both of her shoulders looking for the unfortunate you he was addressing. Her. Holy shite, this madman had settled on her.

Thinking she is being stalked by a raving lunatic she runs (exciting him more)! He chases, catches and essentially kidnaps her. Unfortunately for her/him?, she is half vampire (his most hated enemy), and he cannot fathom how to handle his need for her as his mate, and his hatred of her kind.

He’d waited a millennium for a helpless parasite.

The story evolves from one of mistrust and resentment (on both sides) to one of acceptance and bonding. While his brusque mannerisms rub her the wrong way, his alpha male sex appeal and eventual sweetness (she seems to tame him) make up for all his archaic ideologies (you know…rubbing her the right way ) tee hee!

He rolled over in his sleep, tucking her into his side. He put his knee over her to pull her close and then crooked his arm around her head. Protectively. All around her. Better. Maybe just surrender.

“Mine,” he growled softly. “Missed you.”

Yes. Apparently she’d missed him, too.

They trick each other, lie to each other, barter with each other, resist each other and come together so many times, one wonders how a relationship with such a rocky start could ever possibly work. While they struggle with their acceptance of each other’s differences, they also need to contend with their family’s expectations of the “ideal” mate (which neither of them conform to). Emma, half vampire, half fae (and enemy of the Lykae) would become queen of his Lykae clan, and she would essentially be bringing a “dog” into the family. Fun times…fun times…

And of course, the important battles, not just of wits, but of strength as enemies stalk them for purposes that eventually explain both of their pasts.

We also get a little glimpse into the characters and potential romantic interests to come in the series, and I hear the next few books are fantastic. So I’m very anxious to get to know them all better. BTW… Some of the covers for the books are just gorgeous. Too bad I don’t get those covers with my e-books!

 Ok guys! Here is the latest list - YAY books!!! (excuse my inner cheerleader )

NOVEMBER 2009

• The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston – release date: November 1, 2009
• Immersed (Prophesied) by Liz Craven – release date: November 1, 2009
• The Heat Chronicles, Volume 2 by Leigh Wyndfield – release date: November 1, 2009
• Encounters by Ann Somerville – release date: November 1, 2009
• Hedda’s Sword by Renee Wildes – release date: November 1, 2009
• Captive Desires by Diane Whiteside – release date: November 3, 2009
• Apocalypse Happens (Phoenix Chronicles, Book 3) by Lori Handeland – release date: November 3, 2009
• Taming The Beast by Heather Grothaus – release date: November 3, 2009
• Heart Change by Robin D. Owens – release date: November 3, 2009
• An Enchanted Season (Berkley Sensation) by Nalini Singh, Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy, and Jean Johnson – release date: November 3, 2009
• Wild Blue Under by Judi Fennell – release date: November 3, 2009
• The Road to Hell (Hell on Earth, Book 2) by Jackie Kessler – release date: November 3, 2009
• Shifting Plains (Sons of Destiny) by Jean Johnson – release date: November 3, 2009
• Born of Fire (A League Novel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – release date: November 3, 2009
• Darkness Unleashed (Guardians of Eternity) by Alexandra Ivy – release date: November 3, 2009
• Crimson (Dead World, Book 3) by Jordan Summers – release date: November 3, 2009
• A Highlander Christmas by Dawn Halliday, Cindy Miles, and Sophie Renwick – release date: November 3, 2009
• Finding the Lost: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K. Butcher – (Kindle) release date: November 3, 2009
• Winter Kiss: A Dragonfire Novel (DRAGON FIRE NOVEL) by Deborah Cooke – release date: November 3, 2009
• Thief of Light by Denise Rossetti – release date: November 3, 2009
• The Best Gift (Signet Eclipse) by Wendy Markham – release date: November 3, 2009
• Me and My Shadow (Silver Dragons, Book 3) by Katie MacAlister – release date: November 3, 2009
• Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changelings, Book 7) by Nalini Singh – release date: November 3, 2009
• Skin Game (Berkley Sensation) by Ava Gray – release date: November 3, 2009
• Real Vampires Get Lucky (Berkley Sensation) by Gerry Bartlett (paperback) - release date: November 3, 2009
• Heart Change by Robin D. Owens – release date: November 3, 2009
• One Hex of a Wedding (Chintz ‘n China Series) by Yasmine Galenorn – release date: November 3, 2009
• Heart of the Witch Alicia Dean – release date: November 24, 2009
• Soul of the Wildcat by Devyn Quinn – release date: November 24, 2009
• Immortal (Clare Point) by V.K. Forrest – release date: November 24, 2009
• Rion (Pendragon Legacy) by Susan Kearney – release date: November 24, 2009
• Dating Outside Your DNA by Karen Kelley – release date: November 24, 2009
• Dark Side of Dawn: The Nightmare Chronicles by Kathryn Smith – release date: November 24, 2009
• Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7) by J.R. Ward (paperback) – release date: November 24, 2009
• Undead and Unworthy (Queen Betsy, Book 7) by MaryJanice Davidson (paperback) – release date: November 24, 2009
• Scarlet Nights by Lucinda Betts – release date: November 24, 2009

DECEMBER 2009

• Once Bitten (Zebra Debut)  by Clare Willis – release date: December 1, 2009
• Holiday with a Vampire III: Sundown\Nothing Says Christmas Like a Vampire\Unwrapped (Silhouette Nocturne) by Linda Winstead Jones and others – release date: December 1, 2009
• Veil of Shadows (Lightworld/Darkworld Series #3) by Jennifer Armintrout – release date: December 1, 2009
• Bound by Dreams by Christina Skye – release date: December 1, 2009
• Born of Ice (A League Novel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon -  release date: December 1, 2009
• A Mermaid’s Ransom (Kindle) by Joey W. Hill -  release date: December 1, 2009
• Scorched: The Dark Forgotten by Sharon Ashwood – release date: December 1, 2009
• Demon Bound (Black London Novels) by Caitlin Kittredge – release date: December 1, 2009
• Shades of Midnight: A Midnight Breed Novel by Lara Adrian - release date: December 29, 2009
• Half Past Dead by Zoe Archer and Bianca D’Arc – release date: December 29, 2009
• Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden – release date: December 29, 2009
• Wolf Tales 9 by Kate Douglas – release date: December 29, 2009
• Hunting Julian (The Gatherers) by Jacquelyn Frank – release date: December 29, 2009
• Street Game (Game/Ghostwalker) by Christine Feehan – release date: December 29, 2009
• Heart’s Blood by Gail Dayton – release date: December 29, 2009
• Bound By Sin (A Cin Craven Novel) by Jenna Maclaine – release date: December 29, 2009
• Fired Up: Book One of the Dreamlight Trilogy (Arcane Society Dreamlight Trilogy) by Jayne Ann Krentz – release date: December 29, 2009
• Scarletti Curse (Candleglow) by Christine Feehan – release date: December 29, 2009
• Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Book 3) by Molly Harper – release date: December 29, 2009

JANUARY 2010

• Come Hell or High Water: A Broken Heart Novel (Broken Heart Vampires) by Michele Bardsley – release date: January 5, 2010
• Smolder by Melina Morel – release date: January 5, 2010
• Inked by Karen Chance, Marjorie M. Liu, Yasmine Galenorn, and Eileen Wilks – release date: January 5, 2010
• Naked Dragon: A Works Like Magick Novel by Annette Blair – release date: January 5, 2010
• Bone Magic (Sisters of the Moon) by Yasmine Galenorn – release date: January 5, 2010
• The Taking by Erin McCarthy – release date: January 5, 2010
• Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast – release date: January 5, 2010
• Death’s Mistress (Dorina Basarab, Book 2) by Karen Chance – release date: January 5, 2010
• Bitten By Cupid by Lynsay Sands, Jaime Rush, and Pamela Palmer – release date: January 12, 2010
• Beyond the Night by Joss Ware – release date: January 12, 2010
• What A Demon Wants by Kathy Love – release date: January 26, 2010

• Devour (Signet Eclipse)
• Prey (Signet Eclipse)
• Smolder (expected release date: January 5, 2010)