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On the Edge (The Edge, Book 1) Ilona Andrews Ace, 2009 Paranormal romance The Broken is a place where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is nothing more than a fairy tale. The Weird is a realm where blueblood aristocrats rule and the strength of your magic can change your destiny. Rose Drayton lives on the Edge, the place between both worlds. More... “Andrews (Magic Bites) takes dysfunctional family stories to a new level...” – Publishers Weekly …full book review Available at Amazon

Bloodfever: The Fever Series (A Mackayla Lane Novel) Karen Marie Moning Dell, 2008 Paranormal romance In her fight to stay alive, MacKayla must find the Sinsar Dubh—a million-year-old book of the blackest magic imaginable, which holds the key to power over the worlds of both the Fae and Man. Pursued by assassins, surrounded by mysterious figures she knows she can’t trust, Mac finds herself torn between two deadly and powerful men: V’lane, the immortal Fae Prince, and Jericho Barrons, a man as irresistible as he is dangerous. More... “...the adventure and suspense are non-stop.” – Marilyn Rondeau, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full book review Available at Amazon

Mozart's Blood Louise Marley Kensington, 2010 Paranormal romance/historical fiction As a young soprano in the eighteenth century, Octavia Voss was bitten by a vampire patroness during a sexual tryst with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and was imbued with the essence of his astonishing musical gifts. Since then, Octavia has enjoyed several careers as a celebrated soprano, taking on new identities to disguise her ageless beauty, and acquiring an assistant and companion in Ugo, a mysterious man who possesses a secret of his own. More... “...an outstanding novel...” – Fran, Manic Readers …full book review Available at Amazon

Destiny's Star (Epic of Palins) Elizabeth Vaughan Berkley, 2010 Paranormal romance Bethral, a beautiful warrior, and Ezren, a quick-witted storyteller, are confronted with a civil war and a tribe or warriors with their own code of honor and their own rules of pleasure and partnership. More... “Up to the last page, it is a thrilling story...” – Mrs. Giggles Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, # 4) Ilona Andrews Ace, 2010 Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Kate Daniels cleans up the paranormal problems no one else wants to deal with-especially if they involve Atlanta's shapeshifting community. And now there's a new player in town-a foe that may be too much for even Kate and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, to handle. More... Top Pick! “Balancing petrifying danger with biting humor is an Andrews specialty...” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Embrace the Night Eternal Joss Ware Avon, 2010 Paranormal romance Simon Japp will never forget his violent past. But when civilization is all but destroyed, he sees his chance for redemption. Blessed with a strange "gift," he's determined to help the resistance against the Strangers, the mysterious force that stalks them at every turn. He can't afford to get distracted, even by the stunning, soft-spoken woman fighting by his side . . . More... “EMBRACE THE NIGHT ETERNAL fulfills the promise of BEYOND THE NIGHT, and then some.” – Heather Hiestand, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon

Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, Book 2) Patricia Briggs Ace, 2009 Paranormal romance Mated to werewolf Charles Cornick, the son -and enforcer -of the leader of the North American werewolves, Anna Latham now knows how dangerous being a werewolf is, especially when a werewolf opposes Charles and his father is struck down. Charles's reputation makes him the prime suspect, and the penalty for the crime is execution. More... “I’m so glad I was introduced to this series…” – Sarah, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books …full book review Available at Amazon

In the Darkest Night (Light Warriors, Book 4) Patti O’Shea Tor Books, 2010 Paranormal romance Kel Andrews has spent the last year living with nightmares and flashbacks. Unwilling to share what happened, he's withdrawn from his family and the Gineal council has removed him from his position as a troubleshooter. But when a woman shows up asking for protection from a demon, Kel reluctantly agrees to help--and finds himself facing an unexpected adversary... More... “O'Shea's fourth Light Warriors romance is a riveting thrill ride…” – Publishers Weekly …full book review Available at Amazon

Bound by Light (The Dark Crescent Sisterhood) Anna Windsor Ballantine Books, 2008 Paranormal romance The night holds endless pleasures . . . and hides nameless terrors. As the broom end of her Sybil triad, Merilee Alexander has the sacred duty as a warrior witch of taking out the trash. Lately, though, she’s been a little overwhelmed: Manhattan is a mess. And her prophetic end-of-the-world nightmares aren’t helped by the waking fantasies of love. Or the fact that the object of her affections, gorgeous Jake Lowell of NYPD’s Occult Crimes Unit, is playing it so cool. More... “Anna Windsor never lets me down. Her books are poignant, action-filled, and sensual…” – Kristal Gorman, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon>

Embers Laura Bickle Pocket, 2010 Paranormal romance Truth burns. Unemployment, despair, anger—visible and invisible unrest feed the undercurrent of Detroit’s unease. A city increasingly invaded by phantoms now faces a malevolent force that further stokes fear and chaos throughout the city. Anya Kalinczyk spends her days as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department, and her nights pursuing malicious spirits with a team of eccentric ghost hunters. Anya—who is the rarest type of psychic medium, a Lantern—suspects a supernatural arsonist is setting blazes to summon a fiery ancient entity that will leave the city in cinders.  More... Recommended Read “Right from the beginning I knew that this book was going to be a winner.” – Cheryl, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Defeat the Darkness (Paladins of Darkness) Alexis Morgan Pocket Star, 2010 Paranormal romance Hard-eyed and hard-bodied, Hunter Fitzsimon isn't what Tate Justice expected in a tenant for the apartment above her garage. Terse and intensely private, Hunter's mission is to protect a narrow stretch of the barrier between Earth and Kalithia against the Paladins' ruthless enemies -- a job that would be much easier without his sexy landlady nosing around. So when she follows Hunter into the woods late one night, he decides to teach Tate a lesson with a passionate kiss that brings her to her knees... More... “Alexis Morgan continues her smoldering Paladins of Darkness series with the sixth installment, Defeat the Darkness.” – Bonnie, A Romance Review …full book review Available at Amazon

The Halfling's Court: A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale Danielle Ackley-McPhail Dark Quest, LLC, 2010 Urban Fantasy romance Get Your Bad-Ass On! The rumble of a Harley... the gleam of black leather... The shine of polished chrome... the freedom of the open road.... Motorcycles meet magic and mayhem as Lance Cosain, the halfling leader of The Wild Hunt MC, protects his turf and his people from attacks ordered by Dair na Scath, the high king of the fae. Holding his own against rogue fae, redcaps, and the gremlins of the road, all Lance wants to do is settle down with his lady. Instead he goes toe-to-toe with the high king's champion over an ancient dagger and the claim to a throne. More... “I do not even know where to begin except to say I absolutely adored this book.” – Regina, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

Beyond the Night Joss Ware Avon, 2010 Paranormal romance A man with no future . . . When Dr. Elliott Drake wakes from a mysterious fifty-year sleep, the world as he knew it is gone. Cities are now desolate, and civilization is controlled by deadly immortals. Stranger still is Elliott's extraordinary new "gift"—he has the power to heal, but it comes with fatal consequences. More... “...if you are at all into unusual romances you should definitely give BEYOND THE NIGHT a shot.” – Heather Hiestand, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon>

Shadow Blade Seressia Glass Pocket, 2010 Urban Fantasy/Paranormal romance Kira's day job is as an antiquities expert, but her true calling is as a Shadowchaser. Trained from youth to be one of the most lethal Chasers in existence, Kira serves the Gilead Commission, dispatching the Fallen who sow discord and chaos. Of course, sometimes Gilead bureaucracy is as much a thorn in her side as anything the Fallen can muster against her. More... “Veteran author Seressia Glass turns her considerable talents to urban fantasy with this compulsively readable tale.” – Heather Nordahl Files, Affaire de Coeur …full book review Publishers Weekly Starred Review Available at Amazon

Ecstasy Unveiled (The Demonica Series) Larissa Ione Forever, 2010 Paranormal romance, R Hot A DEMON ENSLAVED Lore is a Seminus half-breed demon who has been forced to act as his dark master's assassin. Now to earn his freedom and save his sister's life, he must complete one last kill. Powerful and ruthless, he'll stop at nothing to carry out this deadly mission. AN ANGEL TEMPTED Idess is an earthbound angel with a wild side, sworn to protect the human Lore is targeting. She's determined to thwart her wickedly handsome adversary by any means necessary… More... “Larissa Ione takes the reader into a world full of eclectic beings that show her talent for imagination and her outstanding writing ability.” – Danielle, Coffe Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

Twice as Hot Gena Showalter HQN Books, 2010 Paranormal romance Belle Jamison is finally starting to feel like a normal girl again. Her job as a paranormal investigator is going well, she's learned to control her supernatural abilities (mostly) and she's just gotten engaged to Rome Masters, the ultra-sexy operative who once tried to neutralize her! But planning a wedding is never easy, especially when the bride keeps accidentally torching her dress, the groom returns from a dangerous mission with selective memory loss and the man responsible now wants Belle for himself.  More... “Twice as Hot was a fantastic, sizzling, laugh out loud, thrill ride.” – Dawn D., Manic Readers …full book review Available at Amazon

The Dream House - Visions and Nightmares Victoria Roder Asylett Press, 2009 Paranormal romance Recurring dreams of a house Hope Graham's family rented when she was a child taunt her nights with nightmares of a woman in a bloody nightgown pleading for help…. In an attempt to end the agony of her sleep depriving dreams, Hope travels to her hometown...only to discover that the truth can be more frightening than a nightmare. More... Best Book “The Dream House: Visions and Nightmares begins strong and keeps the reader in a death grip until the spine-tingling conclusion…” – Queen Anne’s Lace, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

The Phoenix Charm Helen Scott Taylor Love Spell, 2009 Paranormal romance SHE'S TRYING TO RESIST. Respectable wise woman Cordelia restrains her secret water nymph sensuality with the Celtic symbols painted on her skin. But Michael's powerful fairy glamour leaves her breathless, off balance, struggling for control. When Gwyn ap Nudd, the Welsh King of the Underworld, steals away Michael's infant nephew, Cordelia must work with him to save the child. More... “In The Phoenix Charm, Ms. Taylor shows off her eloquent storytelling abilities by inviting her readers along on this magical trip.” – Larkspur, Long and Short Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Hunter's Need Shiloh Walker Berkley, 2009 Paranormal romance, R Hot Duke is bitter. A shapeshifter betrayed by the psychic powers of Analise Morell, he cannot forgive her for putting him in the clutches of a feral vampire, but he also can't shake his desire for her. More... Recommended Read “Hunter's Need is another unique, powerful story in author Shiloh Walker's Hunter series.” – Tammy, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Immortal Wolf Bonnie Vanak Silhouette, 2009 Paranormal romance Exiled to a life of extreme loneliness because everyone she touches dies, Emily Burke has every reason to distrust Raphael Robichaux. The immortal werewolf possesses immense power and has been summoned by her pack to end her life. And yet, from the moment she lays eyes on the powerful rebel, he awakens all the longings she's kept bottled inside...and gives her hope. More... “As always, Bonnie Vanak delivers a dangerously dark, deeply romantic story…” – Kelley A. Hartsell, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full book review Available at Amazon

The Vampire's Quest Vivi Anna Silhouette, 2009 Paranormal romance After escaping from the Otherworld Crime Unit, Kellen Falcon came to Nouveau Monde to crack a rare blood disease. But the European hotbed of temptation yielded sport no vampire could resist—criminologist Sophie St. Clair. And with only days to live, Kellen sought sweet release from her to escape a savage past. More... “The turmoil and anguish coursing through Kellen’s character drives this book like a force of nature.” – Lototy, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

Demon Forged Meljean Brook Berkley, 2009 Paranormal romance Four centuries ago, two young guardians would have surrendered to the desire burning between them--if a demon hadn't shattered any possibility of their love. Now, a desperate plea for help thrusts them together… More... “Demon Forged…will absolutely, positively blow your mind.” – Catherine Anne, The Romance Reader …full book review Available at Amazon

Servant: The Kindred L.L. Foster Jove, 2009 Paranormal romance Gabrielle Cody is a paladin-God's enforcer on earth. But she's not sure she can endure the life of a holy warrior. Her relationship with Detective Luther Cross is under constant strain already, and its going to get worse.  More... Recommended Read Fallen Angel Reviews “Ms. Foster has written another engrossing story in the addictive Servant series…” – Tammy, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

What a Dragon Should Know (Dragon Kin, Book 3) G.A. Aiken Zebra, 2009 Paranormal romance Only for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, 'Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us - the most loved of all dragons?' No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility. Yet for them, and because I am so chivalrous, I will brave the worst this land has to offer. More... “Like its two predecessors, this book will crack you up and have you in tears all in the same chapter.” – Lototy, Coffee Time Romance & More …full review Available at Amazon

Elfland Freda Warrington Tor, 2009 Fantasy romance Elfland is an intimate, sensual novel of people—both human and Aetherial—caught between duty and desire. It’s a story of families, and of Rose Fox, a woman born to magic but tormented by her place in her adopted world. Led by Auberon Fox, a group of Aetherials—call them the Fair Folk, if you will—live among us, indistinguishable from humans. Every seven years, on the Night of the Summer Stars, Lawrence Wilder, the Gatekeeper, throws open all gates to the Other World. But this time, something has gone wrong. More... “This is simply one of the best fantasy novels of the year.” – Natalie A. Luhrs, RT Book Reviews …full review Available at Amazon

Love, Lilies & The Unbroken Straw Teri Wilson The Wild Rose Press, 2009 Paranormal romance Christabel Wilde's life has just turned upside-down. With little more than the clothes on her back and her newly rescued Chihuahua tucked under her arm, she makes a pledge to start over and applies for a job as a groom at a horse rescue farm. Nevermind that she's never been up close to a horse before, she has a bigger secret to hide. A mysterious gift her new neighbor, Dr. Declan Armstrong, is determined to uncover. More... “I loved the sweet, tender way that the characters treated both each other and the animals under their care…” – Crystal, CK2S Kwips & Kritiques …full review Available at Amazon

Breath of Fire Tammy Kane Love Spell, 2009 Paranormal/Fantasy romance When the dragon came to claim him, Karl knew his great plan had gone horribly wrong. If he had known the creature was real, he wouldn’t have scoffed at the villagers…and he certainly wouldn’t have been so quick to let them chain him to a rock…. More... “What a very unique treat Breath of Fire was.” – Amanda, Manic Readers …full review Available at Amazon

Beloved Vampire Joey W. Hill Berkley Trade, 2009 Paranormal romance Escaping the depraved servitude of a vampire master she killed, Jessica has found her way, with three nomadic guides, to the sun-baked desolation of the Sahara-only to slowly perish. Then she hears the tale of Farida, an enigmatic beauty lost as well to the Sahara three centuries ago, whose ancient desire for the legendary vampire Lord Mason is stirring the same desires in Jessica. More... “ Wow….Ms. Hill just knocked my socks off.” – Amanda, Manic Readers …full review Available at Amazon

About A Dragon (Dragon Kin, Book 2) G.A. Aiken Zebra, 2008 Paranormal romance For Nolwenn witch Talaith, a bad day begins with being dragged from bed by an angry mob intent on her crispy end and culminates in rescue by - wait for it - a silver maned dragon. Existence as a hated outcast is nothing new for a woman with such powerful secrets. The dragon, though? A tad unusual. This one has a human form to die for, and knows it.According to dragon law, Talaith is now his property, for pleasure...Or otherwise. But if Lord Arrogance thinks she's the kind of damsel to acquiesce without a word, he's in for a surprise...Is the woman never silent? More... “About a Dragon, the second in G.A. Aiken’s dragon kin series, is absolutely flawless from start to finish. I was laughing out loud at the antics of Briec and his dysfunctional dragon family.” – Bonnie, A Romance Review …full review Available at Amazon

Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3) Ilona Andrews Ace, 2009 Paranormal (Urban Fantasy) Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot. But when Kate’s werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. “ Andrews' crisp dialogue and layered characterization make the gut-wrenching action of this first-person thrill ride all the more intense....Devotees of Kate and Curran will be savoring every word as this mesmerizing tale unfolds.” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full review Available at Amazon

Saving Tampa Jo Webnar Highland Press, 2008 Paranormal romance For as long as she could remember, Rachel Cunningham feared and hated her psychic ability. When a strange man accidentally touches her, she sees the death of thousands. Rachel knows the FBI won't believe her, but she has to try. Lives are at stake. Special Agent Arrons dismisses her information as a publicity stunt, yet his conscience nags him. When Rachel identifies an Al Qaida cell leader, Arrons puts his career at risk and issues an alert. More... CK2S Kwips and Kritiques Recommended Read “Saving Tampa is absolutely a winner. Jo Webnar has not only given us a story that has a plot we can identify with, but characters that are intelligent, gutsy, and also willing to go the distance in the name of truth and honour.” – Sandra, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full review Available at Amazon