Once Burned: A Night Prince Novel
So…. I liked it, overall. *nods* Vlad was one I was anxiously looking forward to. His quick sarcastic wit, his biting comments (that still made me laugh), his issues with Bones, and especially his ability to connect deeply with those he cares about. Almost as if he was, in his own way, looking to be loved. The many moments he was there for Cat in the past… yep. Cinched it for me. Vlad was scary and dangerous, but there was something almost heartbreaking (or heartbroken) about him, and he was so real to me.
Lisa Kleypas – Friday Harbor Trilogy Reading Order
About book #1:
Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fiancé Kevin has left her. His new lover is Lucy’s own sister.
Lucy’s bitterness over being dumped is multiplied by the fact that she has constantly made the wrong choices in her romantic life. Facing the severe disapproval of Lucy’s parents, Kevin asks his friend Sam Nolan, a local vineyard owner on San Juan Island, to “romance” Lucy and hopefully loosen her up and get her over her anger. Complications ensue when Sam and Lucy begin to fall in love, Kevin has second thoughts, and Lucy discovers that the new relationship in her life began under false pretenses.
Behind The Books – Interview With TJ Klune + $10 Gift Card Giveaway!!
UPDATE: Winner Announcement!! —> Congratulations to Angi, who won the $10 gift card and “an e-book or two” that will be provided by TJ!! 
TJ Klune (author or Bear, Otter, and the Kid and Who We Are) is here with us today, and Jackie and I are thrilled! This is the author that opened up my reading experience to a whole new genre (and thanks again to Jackie for that insistent nudge). You were so right, Jackie!
I once hesitated on reading “gay romance” only because I wondered… how in the heck will I be able to relate? I can’t “crush” on the “hero” can I? ‘Cause… you know. He’s definitely not into girls, right? BUT OMG I totally did. Crushed big time, and I adored these characters like they were my own family, or even as if “Bear” was me. I felt every bit of the main character’s pain, insecurities and triumphs. And best yet, I felt the love, in every form it was presented. TJ Klune’s books made me realize… I love love, no matter what genre it comes in. The heart wants what the heart wants, and that is something I get.
Donna Grant – Dark Warriors Series Reading Order
About the series:
The Dark Warriors series is a continuation of the Dark Sword series and connected to the Dark Kings series.
Defenders against evil. Bound by the gods. The Dark Warriors are taking their battle from ancient Scotland to the modern world—where a woman’s love can set them free…
About Book #1:
Gwynn Austin has no idea why her father has disappeared on a mysterious trip to Scotland. When she goes on a desperate mission to search for him she finds more than she bargains for in a ruggedly handsome, wickedly exciting Highlander who exudes danger and mystery. And when she discovers her own link to Scotland, she’ll have to trust her heart to help lead her…
Today’s Latest Paranormal and Contemporary Book Releases – June 26th 2012
<—— LOOK!!! Vlad’s HERE!! He’s heeeeeeere, and he’s ready to make things all sorts of steamy!! Yep. He’ll probably light your e-reader on fire. Okay okay… I know. 
Enough with the cheesy puns. Couldn’t help it. He’s Jeaniene’s sexy fire starting vamp, and he’s smoking’. Tee hee! Okay I’m done, I promise! So can you guess what I’m reading? Plus that’s not all that’s on this awesome list. Book #1 in a new series by Gena Showalter, the next in the Downside Ghosts series (Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane). Ohhhhh wow, wait. I LOVE Terrible from that series, and I’ve suddenly got two books battling for my #1 spot on my TBR list. Hrmmm… decisions, decisions… Vlad or Terrible? Sizzlin’ hot vamp, or tattooed bad boy? *sigh* I’ll let you know…