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She has a gorgeous new neighbor...

She finds herself matching wits with a jack of all trades...

...all the demons in the world will not make him back down.

...bloodlust and torture have left him on the brink of madness...

Lothaire Kresley Cole Gallery Books, 2012 Best Paranormal romance, hot ...bloodlust and torture have left him on the brink of madness... ALL FEAR THE ENEMY OF OLD Driven by his insatiable need for revenge, Lothaire, the Lore’s most ruthless vampire, plots to seize the Horde’s crown. But bloodlust and torture have left him on the brink of madness— until he finds Elizabeth Peirce, the key to his victory. He captures the unique young mortal, intending to offer up her very soul in exchange for power, yet Elizabeth soothes his tormented mind and awakens within him emotions Lothaire believed he could no longer experience. A DEADLY FORCE DWELLS WITHIN HER Growing up in desperate poverty, Ellie Peirce yearned for a better life, never imagining she’d be convicted of murder—or that an evil immortal would abduct her from death row. But Lothaire is no savior, as he himself plans to sacrifice Ellie in one month’s time. More... v “... a standout in the series...” – Heather Brooks, All About Romance …full book review Available at Amazon

Within the Flames (Dirk & Steele Novels) Marjorie M. Liu Avon, 2011 Best Paranormal romance, hot ...all the demons in the world will not make him back down. Joining the Dirk & Steele Agency turned Eddie’s life around. A pyrokinetic and former car thief, he cannot refuse an assignment to cross the continent in order to rescue an extraordinary woman in peril . . . even though he fears losing control of the destructive power of flame at his fingertips. The last of her shape-shifting kind, Lyssa hides in the abandoned tunnels beneath Manhattan, seeking refuge from those who murdered her family a decade ago and would now destroy her as well. Like Eddie, fire is her weapon, her destiny . . . and her curse. Yet she wants nothing to do with this mesmerizing stranger who seeks her trust while enflaming her passion. For beneath Lyssa’s extraordinary beauty are dangerous secrets . . . and even darker, nearly irresistible urges. . . . More... Top Pick “Amazing...” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Fate's Edge (The Edge, Book 3) Ilona Andrews Ace, 2011 Best Paranormal romance She finds herself matching wits with a jack of all trades... Audrey Callahan left behind her life in the Edge, and she's determined to stay on the straight and narrow. But when her brother gets into hot water, the former thief takes on one last heist and finds herself matching wits with a jack of all trades... More... Top Pick “...a great thrill ride...” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Unleashed (The Amoveo Legend) Sara Humphreys Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2011 Best Paranormal romance What if you suddenly discovered your own powers were beyond anything you'd ever imagined... Samantha Logan's childhood home had always been a haven, but everything changed while she was away. She has a gorgeous new neighbor, Malcolm, who introduces her to the amazing world of the dream-walking, shapeshifting Amoveo clans...but what leaves her reeling with disbelief is when he tells her she's one of them... And shock turns to terror as Samantha falls prey to the deadly enemy determined to destroy the Amoveo... More... Five Stars Best Book “...earned its Best Book rating in spades...” – Peppermint, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Demetrius— hulking, brooding warrior...

...maddening, dangerous desire seizes them...

Only the magic of true love can release him.

...Janet might lose him forever unless she recruits the most unlikely of allies...

Shadow Walker Allyson James Berkley, 2011 Best Paranormal romance ...Janet might lose him forever unless she recruits the most unlikely of allies... Stormwalker Janet Begay returns home only to have the ground collapse beneath her-literally. After tumbling two hundred feet underground, Janet is rescued by her dragon boyfriend, Mick. But something dark touches Mick while in the sinkhole, and Janet might lose him forever unless she recruits the most unlikely of allies to stop the growing shadow. More... Top Pick “...absolutely riveting.” – Shannon Johnson, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Top Pick RT Book Reviews Available at Amazon

Immortal Champion (Immortal Brotherhood) Lisa Hendrix Berkley, 2011 Best Paranormal romance, hot Part of a Viking crew of warriors cursed by an evil sorceress, Gunnar the Red must toil through eternity as half-man, half-beast, living out his days as a great bull, while his nights are spent in human form. And though he keeps mostly to the wilds, his heart yearns for the simple comforts of man--and the chance to redeem a tragic past. Only the magic of true love can release him. Though she is betrothed to another, could Lady Eleanor de Neville be his salvation? More... Five Stars “... amazing to read.” – Tina, Two Lips Reviews/Manic Readers…full book review Top Pick RT Book Reviews Available at Amazon

Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance) Larissa Ione Grand Central Publishing, 2011 Best Paranormal romance They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him. Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can't-or won't-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. More... Top Pick “Larissa Ione is on FIRE...” – Kristal Gorman, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon

Tempted Elisabeth Naughton Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2011 Best Paranormal romance DEMETRIUS-He's the hulking, brooding warrior even his fellow Guardians avoid. Too dark. Too damaged. And given his heritage, he knows it's best to keep everyone at arm's length. Isadora is missing. The words pound through his head like a frantic drumbeat. For her own protection, Demetrius did all he could to avoid the fragile princess, his soul mate. And now she's gone-kidnapped. To get her back, he'll have to go to the black place in his soul he's always shunned. More... Five Stars “...thrilling...” – Dark Diva Reviews/Manic Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter) Nalini Singh Berkley, 2011 Best Paranormal romance, Hot Trying to discover the identity of a murder victim brings together the vampire Dmitri and a hunter for the Guild, Honor. And as the gruesome murders continue, a lethal sensuality explodes between them. More... Recommended Read “I devoured Archangel's Blade...” – Bella, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review “A” All About Romance Top Pick RT Book Reviews Available at Amazon

Savage Nature (Leopard) Christine Feehan Jove, 2011 Best Paranormal romance Danger lurks in the shadows and desire shimmers in the sultry heat as leopard shifter Drake Donovan is sent to a Louisiana bayou to investigate a murder. He's ready for anything except the insatiable hunger that rocks him when he meets Saria Boudreaux, a woman with a compelling motive-and ability-to distract him from the task at hand... More... Recommended Read “... tantalizing, unforgettable tale...” – Tammy, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Dark Taste of Rapture (Alien Huntress Novels) Gena Showalter Pocket Star, 2011 Best Paranormal romance With one caress, he can give unforgettable pleasure . . . or unending pain. . . . Hector Dean is shaved, tattooed, and totally ripped—and he has a deadly secret. He is a walking weapon, capable of killing with a single brush of his fingertips. Little wonder he’s determined to remain on his own. But Noelle Tremain is a temptation like no other. She is beautiful and rich, with a party girl smile that hides a shocking vulnerability, and from the beginning his sizzling attraction to her is undeniable. For the first time, his stone-cold resistance is tested. But to be with her, he risks destroying her. More... Five Coffee Cups “...you cannot stop reading.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance and More …full book review Top Pick RT Book Reviews Available at Amazon

Rush of Pleasure (Primal Instinct, Book 8) Rhyannon Byrd HQN Books, 2011 Best Paranormal romance novel DANGEROUS PASSION AND PRIMAL INSTINCTS.... With his sinister good looks, Noah Winston is the one man—a human with Casus ties—who Willow Broussard has never been able to resist. Once enemies, then lovers, Noah broke her heart. Yet the powerful witch and paranormal private investigator can’t turn him away when he needs her help in protecting his family, him— and the world—against their enemy… As Noah and Willow work together, the secrets of their turbulent past are slowly exposed, each startling revelation drawing them closer. But when the enemy finally makes a move, Noah will need more than witchcraft and magic to survive. He’ll need his friends, one hell of a plan…and the undying devotion of a tenacious witch whose love is eternal. More... Best Book “... worth the journey.” – Foxglove, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Never Cry Wolf Cynthia Eden Kensington, 2011 Best Paranormal romance Running with a dangerous crowd... Lucas Simone is not the kind of guy you mess with. He's big, he's strong, and his eyes hint at a wilder side most women can't handle. Of course, that's because his predatory instincts are no metaphor--he's a genuine Grade-A top-quality werewolf, tough enough to fight his way to dominance over the scariest pack on the West Coast. There's only one chink in his armor. Unlike most alpha dogs, Lucas has a reputation for protecting the weak and innocent. Sarah King is counting on that protective impulse--it's the only thing standing between her and certain death. There are only two problems: one, she's not quite as innocent as she'd like Lucas to believe. More... Starred Review Publishers Weekly Five Stars “...I devoured it...” – M Dobson, Sizzling Hot Book Reviews/Manic Readers …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Born of Shadows (The League) Sherrilyn Kenyon Grand Central Publishing, 2011 Best Paranormal romance, hot For Caillen Dagan, a defiant soldier of fortune, survival isn't a right, it's a brutal daily battle. Moving through the Ichidaian universe like a wraith, his brushes with the law and death are legendary. But when an act of rare heroism reveals his hidden birthright, he's forced into a world much more dangerous and cold-hearted than the bloody streets where he was raised-one of obscene wealth and lethal politics. Ferocious and determined, Desideria serves as an official bodyguard for her queen.... More... Five Stars “Wow and wow!” – Marilyn Rondeau, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full book review Top Pick RT Book Reviews Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Dragon Bound (A Novel of the Elder Races) Thea Harrison Berkley, 2011 Best Paranormal romance novel Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful-and passionate-of the Elder races.  More... Gold Star Top Pick Rating “...stellar...” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Five Roses A Romance Review Five Cups Coffee Time Romance & More Five Stars Once Upon a Romance Available at Amazon

Fated Rebecca Zanetti Brava, 2011 Best Paranormal romance, Hot Marry Me Cara Paulson does not give up easily. A scientist and a single mother, she's used to fighting for what she wants, keeping a cool head and doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter Janie. But "whatever it takes" has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous-looking stranger with an attitude problem... Or Else Sure, the mysterious Talen says that he's there to protect Cara and Janie. He also says that he's a three-hundred-year-old vampire. Of course, the way he touches her, Cara might actually believe he's had that long to practice... More... Five Stars “The storyline is exceptional...” – Lani Roberts, Affaire de Coeur …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Master of Smoke (Mageverse) Angela Knight Berkley, 2011 Best Paranormal romance After being attacked by a werewolf, Eva Roman is now able to shift into one. Luckily she saves a handsome shapeshifter from a similar attack. Eva does not know his true identity as Smoke, a Sidhe warrior. His attacker was Warlock, the magic-imbued leader of a cult of werewolf assassins trained to destroy all others. More... Five Stars Affaire de Coeur Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

The Last Warrior Susan Grant HQN Books, 2011 Best Paranormal romance As a decorated soldier, the young General Tao knows only one kind of honor—to his people. But when his own king betrays him, he discovers that his sacrifices, his successes, may not have been for the good of the country at all. Fate—and his enemies—throw him together with Elsabeth, a red-haired beauty who has served as the royal tutor. Her loyalties, though, remain with her father's people, the rebellious Kurel, who worship the old ways, even harboring the forbidden arks that brought the Kurel to this planet ages ago. When a threat greater than their peoples' war looms, intent on destroying the world they both know, the fierce warrior and the sensitive scholar must unite. More... Five Coffee Cups “All I can say is wow!....” – Regina, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Entice Me at Twilight (The Doomsday Brethren, Book 4) Shayla Black Pocket, 2010 Best Paranormal romance Dangerously handsome Simon Northam, Duke of Hurstgrove, and his uptight brother Mason are hardly close, but crashing Mason’s wedding and stealing his fiancée further aggravate their sibling rivalry. Duke’s family has no notion he’s a wizard, so how can he explain that magickind’s fate lies with the beautiful, tenacious bride he longs to seduce? More... Five Stars “Highly recommended!” – Debbie, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Kiss of Snow (Psy-Changeling) Nalini Singh Berkley, 2011 Best Paranormal romance Since the moment of her defection from the PsyNet and into the SnowDancer wolf pack, Sienna Lauren has had one weakness. Hawke. Alpha and dangerous, he compels her to madness. Hawke is used to walking alone, having lost the woman who would've been his mate long ago. But Sienna fascinates the primal heart of him, even as he tells himself she is far too young to handle the wild fury of the wolf. Then Sienna changes the rules-and suddenly, there is no more distance, only the most intimate of battles between two people who were never meant to meet. Yet as they strip away each other's secrets in a storm of raw emotion, they must also ready themselves for a far more vicious fight... More... “I wanted to savor it slowly...” – Marlene, Once Upon a Romance …full book review Gold Star Rating RT Book Reviews Recommended Read Fallen Angel Reviews Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, Book 5) Ilona Andrews Ace, 2011 Best Paranormal romance Plagued by a war between magic and technology, Atlanta has never been so deadly. Good thing Kate Daniels is on the job. Kate Daniels may have quit the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid, but she's still knee-deep in paranormal problems. Or she would be if she could get someone to hire her. Starting her own business has been more challenging than she thought it would be-now that the Order is disparaging her good name. Plus, many potential clients are afraid of getting on the bad side of the Beast Lord, who just happens to be Kate's mate.... More... Top Pick “...one unbeatable series.” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon Also available at Barnes and Noble

Con & Conjure (Raine Benares, Book 5) Lisa Shearin Ace, 2011 Best Paranormal/Urban fantasy with Romance elements Raine Benares is a seeker who finds lost things and people. Ever since the Saghred, a soul-stealing stone that's given her unlimited power, has bonded to her, the goblin king and the elves have wanted to possess its magic themselves. Which means a goblin thief and her ex-fiancé-an elven assassin-are after her. More... Top Pick “...breathtaking pace...” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Bound by Darkness (A Paladin Novel) Alexis Morgan Pocket Star, 2011 Best Paranormal romance novel Caught between two worlds, a powerful warrior must choose between impossible destinies when he meets a woman whose love will either make or break him. . . . As the daughter of a Regent, Sasha has long known about the secret underworld of the Paladins and their work protecting her kind from the dark forces on the other side of the energy barrier. So when she is sent on her first solo investigation, on the path to becoming the first female Regent, she is determined to get the Seattle Paladins in line. Offering sanctuary to their Kalith enemies is simply unacceptable! But when she meets Larem, she is inexorably drawn to a dark and valiant warrior who is not at all what he appears to be. More... Five Stars “...sizzling chemistry...” – Bonnie, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon

Red Mortal A Gods of Midnight Novel Deidre Knight Signet, 2011 Best Paranormal romance novel Leonidas has long led his fellow immortal warriors in battle with quiet, unyielding strength. But when Daphne, Oracle of Delphi, confesses to having loved him from afar, Leo finds his stoic shell breaking away. Just as their love ignites, Daphne's half-brother Ares strips Leonidas of his immortality. More... Recommended Read “...a book worthy of the gods!” – Cheryl, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Immortals After Dark Series, Book 9) Kresley Cole Pocket, 2011 Best Paranormal romance novel He vowed he’d come for her... Murdered before he could wed Regin the Radiant, warlord Aidan the Fierce seeks his beloved through eternity, reborn again and again into new identities, yet with no memory of his past lives. She awaits his return... When Regin encounters Declan Chase, a brutal Celtic soldier, she recognizes her proud warlord reincarnated. But Declan takes her captive, intending retribution against all immortals—unaware that he belongs to their world. More... Recommended Read “...paranormal romance at its absolute finest.” – Tara, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians) Dianne Duvall Zebra, 2011 Best Paranormal romance novel, hot Once, Sarah Bingham's biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded stranger, she's handed in the middle of a battle between corrupt vampires and powerful immortals who also need blood to survive. Roland Warbrook is the most compelling man Sarah has ever laid hands on. But his desire for her is mingled with a hunger he can barely control... In his nine centuries of immortal existence, no woman has tempted Roland as much as Sarah. But asking her to love him is impossible... More... Best Book “Action-packed world building and a hero daring all for love...” – Xeranthemum, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Enemy Lover Karin Harlow Pocket Star, 2010 Paranormal romance When you have no alternative, then you call in L.O.S.T. Because with the Last Option Special Team, it’s do or die. . . . It’s Jax Cassidy’s first mission for L.O.S.T.—one that will give the former cop who went rogue a chance to prove herself. Her assignment: gain the trust of assassin Marcus Cross . . . eliminate him . . . then take down Marcus’s mentor, Joseph Lazarus, a man with a bold eye on the White House. But the woman who’s known by her team for being a femme fatale succumbs to passion, only to discover Cross’s deadly secret. He’s a vampire, and Joseph Lazarus is his creator. More... Recommended Read “...heart-pounding action and dark sensuality.” – Bella, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning Delacorte Press, 2011 Paranormal romance, Dark fantasy “Evil is a completely different creature, Mac. Evil is bad that believes it’s good.” MacKayla Lane was just a child when she and her sister, Alina, were given up for adoption and banished from Ireland forever. Twenty years later, Alina is dead and Mac has returned to the country that expelled them to hunt her sister’s murderer. But after discovering that she descends from a bloodline both gifted and cursed, Mac is plunged into a secret history: an ancient conflict between humans and immortals who have lived concealed among us for thousands of years. More... Best Book “...intricately stunning ride...” – Xeranthemum, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

First Grave on the Right Darynda Jones St. Martin's Press, 2011 Paranormal romance, romantic suspense Charley sees dead people. That’s right, she sees dead people. And it’s her job to convince them to “go into the light.” But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e. murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she’s been having about an Entity who has been following her all her life...and it turns out he might not be dead after all. More... Recommended Read “This book is full of surprises and fun...” – Cheryl, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Blood Challenge (Lupi Series) Eileen Wilks Berkley, 2011 Urban Fantasy, Paranormal romance Ex-cop Lily Yu and werewolf Rule Turner's engagement announcement is stirring up ugly passions in the Humans First camp. There's hate mail, followed by death threats. And when a lupus in Tennessee goes on a killing spree, Lily realizes that it's only the opening skirmish... More... “...most entertaining!” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon