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Archives for August 2010

Book Review – Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

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Beyond the Highland Mist
This one was intense! The romantic despair was off the charts, and scorching hot. While some might find it to be a bit much, my “romance sweet tooth” was greatly appeased 😉

So, way back in the 1500’s, there is this absolutely GORGEOUS mortal in Scotland (Sidheach AKA “Hawk ” – who is perfect in EVERY way), and he has caught the eye of the Fae Queen. Hawk is desired by every female, but takes none into his heart. In essence, he is the 1500’s version of a “player”. A total heartbreaker, he has managed to anger many females who swore to make him theirs. The Queen is amused by his reputation and greatly intrigued. She flaunts his prowess to her equally gorgeous royal (and immortal) Fae subjects.  Now suddenly they are extremely jealous too, and a few in particular start scheming against the human Highlander. And you know those pesky Fae….once they start causing trouble, it can have devastating effects on the mortal world. read more

Jeri Smith-Ready – WVMP Radio Series Reading Order

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As per the author’s website:

An adult urban fantasy series about vampire DJs and the con artist who fights for their way of un-life. Suggested reader age range: 16 and up.

  • Wicked Game  —> I reviewed this one here (great book!)
  • Bad to the Bone
  • Bring On the Night
  • Let It Bleed (expected release date: e-book with bonus content — January 2012)
  • Lust for Life — Fall 2012 (final novel in series)
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    Lily’s Book Review of City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane

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    City of Ghosts
    Dear Maryse,

    I am writing this letter from somewhere near Downside, dig? I am hunting a black 69 Chevelle, cause I know that only Terrible is driving that car in these parts. I just got done with Stacia Kane’s 3rd book in the Downside Ghosts series and I am convinced she wrote it just for me. This book brings us into an intense case with the Black Squad – one they put a binding spell on her over. Chess can not mention the case to anyone, or the ghosts of the original elders will literally come back to get her. This is a VERY highly paid job, but Chess is an odd girl. She is a witch with the church, her official title being a debunk-er – her job is to seek out people looking to defraud the church by making false ghost claims, but she also has a big nasty secret from them. read more

    Lily’s Book Review of Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane

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    Unholy Magic     

    left on Maryse’s voicemail:
    12:36am: Maryse! Oh my goodness I am so in love! I told you I was reading that new Downside series by Stacia Kane, right? It’s that new urban fantasy series based around the idea that in 1997 “Truth” was revealed and ghosts took over and killed tons of people. The only ones able to help was a small church that believed in magic, and once they restrained the ghosts and put them back in the ground (called The City) they took over the government and religion, because there was now proof there are no gods. The main character is Chess, a witch who works for the church but is heavily addicted to pills. This is an awesome series, that reads easily (except for Downside speak which is easy enough to pick up). read more