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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 “...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

Sins of the Heart Eve Silver HQN Books, 2010 Paranormal romance Half human, half god, Dagan Krayl is the Underworld's most powerful soul reaper. When one of his brothers is murdered, Dagan must use every ounce of his power to hunt down those responsible for his brutal death. But he must move swiftly—and carefully—if he's to have any chance of resurrecting his brother. Yet that resurrection could wreak havoc on the mortal world. As an Otherkin, Roxy Tam has sworn to protect the human race, and it's her mission to stop Dagan. But when she sees him face-to-face, she realizes that she has seen him once before—a meeting that changed her life forever. More... “...a thrill ride from beginning to end.” – Shannon Johnson, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon

Queen of Shadows (A Novel of the Shadow World) Dianne Sylvan Ace, 2010 Dark Paranormal Romance Meet Miranda Grey—music and magic are in her blood. Overwhelmed by her uncanny ability to manipulate people's emotions through her music, Miranda Grey comes to the attention of vampire lord David Solomon. Believing he can help bring her magic under control, David discovers that Miranda's powers may affect the vampire world too... More... “A Perfect 10. Highly recommended.” – Lenore, Romance Reviews Today …full book review Starred Review from Publishers Weekly Available at Amazon

Drink of Me Jacquelyn Frank Zebra, 2010 Paranomal romance, hot In a world where emotion can be a deadly weapon, one slight, battered runaway holds the key to a dark and twisted enigma..."Drink Of Me", she whispers, her silver eyes trusting, pleading. What female dares speak such words to one of the Sange? His people are scorned by every race for their fierce sensuality, their fearful rituals. And as Prime, Reule is the most telepathically gifted of them all. But nothing has prepared him for the intensity of emotion radiating from the outlander rescued by his Pack. More... “A fascinating read from page one!” – Virginia, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review Available at Amazon

The Wolven Deborah LeBlanc Harlequin (Nocturne), 2010 Category/Series Paranormal romance Someone—or something—is systematically murdering the members of Danyon Stone's werewolf pack. As Alpha, he knows that finding and punishing the murderous entity is his responsibility, and he's not about to rest until he sees justice done. But to stop the slayings he has to accept help from the most unlikely source—a wickedly sensual mortal woman. More... “...delicious.” – Alexandra Kay, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

The Iron Duke (A Novel of the Iron Seas) Meljean Brook Berkley Trade, 2010 Paranormal romance, steampunk After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power-and fear-of his name. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his doorstep, bringing Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth into his dangerous world, he intends to make her his next possession. But when Mina uncovers the victim's identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England. More... Five Stars Romance Reader at Heart Also: Starred review from Publisher’s Weekly Available at Amazon

Ecstasy in Darkness (Alien Huntress, Book 5) Gena Showalter Pocket Star, 2010 Paranormal romance Growing up poor on New Chicago’s meanest streets, Ava Sans had two options: be the predator or be the prey. No contest. Now, working for Alien Investigation and Removal, she’s been ordered to capture the biggest, baddest warrior of all—a vampire too beautiful to be real, with the ability to manipulate time. Once the leader of the entire vampire army, McKell has been deemed savage and unstable, spurned even by his own kind. More... Recommended Read “...rip-roaring, laugh out loud... wild ride...” – Katie, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Scoundrel (The Blades of the Rose) Zoe Archer Zebra, 2010 Paranormal romance London Harcourt's father is bent on subjugating the world's magic to British rule. But since London is a mere female, he hasn't bothered to tell her so. He's said only that he's leading a voyage to the Greek isles. No matter, after a smothering marriage and three years of straitlaced widowhood, London jumps at the opportunity - unfortunately, right into the arms of Bennett Day. Bennett is a ladies' man, when he's not dodging lethal attacks to protect the powers of the ancients from men like London's father. Sometimes, he's a ladies' man even when he is dodging them. But the minute he sees London he knows she will require his full attention. More... Five Stars The Romance Reader Available at Amazon

Play of Passion (Psy/Changeling) Nalini Singh Berkley, 2010 Paranormal romance, hot In his position as Tracker for the SnowDancer pack, Drew Kincaid must rein in rogue changelings who've lost control of their animal halves- even if it means killing those who've gone too far. But nothing in his life has prepared him for the battle he must now wage-to win the heart of a woman who makes his body ignite... More... “...no finer storyteller around!” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

City of Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, Book 3) Stacia Kane Del Rey, 2010 Paranormal romance IT’S A THIN LINE BETWEEN ALIVE AND UNDEAD. Chess Putnam has a lot on her plate. Mangled human corpses have started to show up on the streets of Downside, and Chess’s bosses at the Church of Real Truth have ordered her to team up with the ultra-powerful Black Squad agency to crack the grisly case. Chess is under a binding spell that threatens death if she talks about the investigation, but the city’s most notorious crime boss—and Chess’s drug dealer—gets wind of her new assignment and insists on being kept informed. More... Five Stars Romance Reader at Heart Available at Amazon

Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson, Book 5) Patricia Briggs Ace Hardcover, 2010 Paranormal, Urban fantasy When mechanic and shapeshifter Mercy Thompson attempts to return a powerful Fae book she'd previously borrowed in an act of desperation, she finds the bookstore locked up and closed down. It seems the book contains secret knowledge-and the Fae will do just about anything to keep it out of the wrong hands. And if that doesn't take enough of Mercy's attention, her friend Samuel is struggling with his wolf side-leaving Mercy to cover for him, lest his own father declare Sam's life forfeit. More... Five Stars All About Romance Available at Amazon

One Enchanted Evening Lynn Kurland Jove, 2010 Paranormal, time-travel romance A duty-bound knight has taken on the task of rebuilding the most dilapidated castle in all of England. A costume designer gets her chance to shine by showcasing her fairy- tale designs at an upscale party in an authentic medieval castle. More... “...a funny, enchanting story...” – Sheila Griffin, Affaire de Coeur …full book review Also, Five Cups from Coffee Time Romance & More Available at Amazon

Bayou Moon (The Edge, Book 2) Ilona Andrews Ace, 2010 Paranormal romance Cerise Mar and her clan are cash poor but land rich, claiming a large swathe of the Mire, the Edge swamplands. When her parents vanish, her clan's long-time rivals are suspect. But all is not as it seems. More... “...riveting tale.” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Cheat the Grave (Sign of the Zodiac, Book 5) Vicki Pettersson Eos, 2010 Urban fantasy, paranormal romance Las Vegas socialite and otherwordly avenger Joanna Archer gave up everything when she embraced mortality—abandoning her powers and altering her destiny to save a child . . . and a city. Now her former allies are her enemies—and her enemies have nothing to fear. Yet still she is bound to a prophecy that condemns her to roam a nightmare landscape that ordinary humans cannot see and dare not enter. And a beast is on her trail—an insane killer blinded by bloodlust, who's determined to rip much more from Joanna than merely her now-fragile life. More... Five Stars Romance Reader at Heart Available at Amazon

Chains of Fire (The Chosen Ones series) Christina Dodd Signet Select, 2010 Paranormal romance Samuel Faa is a Gypsy lawyer with the power to control minds. Isabelle Mason is wealthy, privileged, and refined, and has the gift for healing. Two of the Chosen Ones, they share a past filled with love and betrayal, and a future denied by fate-until the day they're trapped underground. No way out. No way to deny the passion that still burns beneath the surface. And when danger threatens, Isabelle has only one choice... More... “...marvelous.” – Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today …full book review Available at Amazon

Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, Book 2) Jeaniene Frost Avon, 2010 Paranormal romance An immortal war has been brewing in the darkness...and now one woman has stumbled into the shadows. Chicago private investigator Kira Graceling should have just kept on walking. But her sense of duty refused to let her ignore the moans of pain coming from inside a warehouse just before dawn. Suddenly she finds herself in a world she's only imagined in her worst nightmares. At the center is Mencheres, a breathtaking Master vampire who thought he'd seen it all. Then Kira appears - this fearless, beautiful....human who braved death to rescue him. More... “... wildly romantic...” – JIll M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

The Girl Who Chased the Moon Sarah Addison Allen Bantam, 2010 Paranormal/Magical romance Emily Benedict came to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother’s life. Such as, why did Dulcie Shelby leave her hometown so suddenly? And why did she vow never to return? But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew—a reclusive, real-life gentle giant—she realizes that mysteries aren’t solved in Mullaby, they’re a way of life: Here are rooms where the wallpaper changes to suit your mood. Unexplained lights skip across the yard at midnight. And a neighbor bakes hope in the form of cakes. More... “...a sweet delight...” – Heather Hiestand, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review Available at Amazon

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... “...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... “...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... “...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! “...petrifying danger with biting humor...” – 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... Five Stars Romance Reader at Heart 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... “...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... “... 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 “... 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... Five Stars A Romance Revew 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 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... Five Stars Romance Reader at Heart 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... “... 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... “...outstanding....” – 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... “...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 “...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... “... 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 “...unique, powerful story....” – 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... “...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... “...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... “…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 “...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... “...will crack you up and have you in tears....” – 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... Five Stars RT Book Reviews 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... “...sweet, tender…” – 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... “...absolutely flawless....” – 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. “ ... mesmerizing tale....” – 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 Available at Amazon

Down Home Ever Lovin' Mule Blues Jacquie Rogers Highland Press, 2008 Paranormal It Happened in the Idaho Desert The rodeo clown: Brody wants the thrill of bullfighting and the wind at his feet. The actuary: Rita doesn't want anything to do with a busted up cowboy-and odds are, Brody will be. The mule: Socrates understands humans. And love, even if humans don't. Can Socrates lead Brody to Rita's heart? Will Rita let herself take the biggest risk of all? “...great humor....” – Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance …full review Available at Amazon

As Shadows Fade (The Gardella Vampire Chronicles) Colleen Gleason Signet, 2009 Paranormal (Vampire) Directly descended from the very first vampire hunter in the Gardella family, Victoria knows she must continue the lineage so humanity will have protectors against the undead. While Sebastian Vioget appears to be both the perfect warrior and lover to ensure the Gardella Legacy, Victoria cannot forget Max Pesaro - the former slayer still haunted by the vampire queen Lilith's obsession with him. But it is Lilith's obsession that may save all of humanity. More... “I loved As Shadows Fade...” – Andi Davis, All About Romance …full review Available from Amazon

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Outside Man Cora Holmes Legend Books, 2007 Adventure/Myth & Magic Ancient legends, edge of the seat suspense, a heart tugging romance, and such vivid details the reader is right there at every turn. The drama unfolds on many levels, the secrets of the past, the tense intimacies of a man and woman on a grueling trek across a rugged island in the Aleutians, and the shadowy promise of Askhana. More... "///resplendent with myth and wild magic." -- BookWire Reviews …full review

The Laird's Lady Patti Shenberger The Wild Rose Press, 2008 Paranormal Much to her surprise, Devin Noone inherits a Scottish Castle and with it the title of Lady. Devin conjures up images of knights on white chargers, fair-haired damsels in distress and, fire-breathing dragons. She's never imagined what she'd get in addition to the Castle-a seaweed covered canine and a two hundred year old specter, Lord Kyle MacLay. Devin always believed that her cousin's tales of Castle Loch Haven's haunted past had been just that-tales. Yet, here the Laird was in the flesh, so to speak. At Kyle's request, Devin agrees to help him solve the mystery that's kept him trapped, unable to pass on to the next life. More... "...fascinating..." -- Lilac, Long and Short Reviews …full review

Rules Of Darkness Tia Fanning CreateSpace, 2007 Paranormal, R Hot They tell me that I am special, that my ability to heal is a gift that should be treasured and appreciated. But nothing in this life is free, not even gifts. There is always a price to be paid somewhere, somehow. My healing gift came with twelve Rules of Darkness, rules that I must follow at all times, until the day I die....It's enough to drive a person mad....I'm tired of the rules. I won't do it any more, and if that means I suffer the consequences, then so be it. Warning: Explicit Content. More... "...absolutely adored this story..." -- Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance …full review The Sequel is Now Out!

Somewhere My Love Beth Trissel The Wild Rose Press, 2008 Paranormal/Historical Star-crossed lovers have a rare chance to reclaim the love cruelly denied them in the past, but can they grasp this brief window in time before it is too late? Newly arrived at Foxleigh, the gracious old Wentworth home in Virginia, British born Julia Morrow is excited at the prospect of a summer working as a guide in the stately house and herb garden. She quickly discovers the historic plantation holds far more. More... "a wonderful story..." -- Jenny Gilliam, WRDF Reviews ...full review

Bound by Light (The Dark Crescent Sisterhood) Anna Windsor Ballantine Books, 2008 Paranormal 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... "... will knock your socks off." -- Cynthia, A Romance Review  full review...

Prey Melina Morel Signet, 2008 Paranormal Evil Stalks the city that never sleeps... Vivian Roussel prefers to keep a low profile—she is, after all, a werecat, descendant of an ancient demigoddess, and highly regarded in Manhattan’s nightworld. But when she’s robbed of a priceless icon, she has only one recourse for protection. Surveillance expert and werecat Pavel Federov never gets personal with his clients. But he’s drawn to Vivian. Pavel soon discovers that the thief has something far more dangerous in mind—for he’s marked Vivian as his next target. More... "... best kind of werecat romance!" -- Regina, Coffee Time Romance ...full review

Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid, Book 3) Richelle Mead Kensington, 2008 Paranormal Some days, a girl just can’t catch a break… …especially when the girl in question is Georgina Kincaid, a shape-shifting succubus who gets her energy from seducing men. First there’s her relationship with gorgeous bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, which is unsatisfying on a number of levels. It’s not just that they can’t have sex in case Georgina inadvertently kills him (generally a turn-off for most guys). Lately, even spending time together is a challenge. Seth’s obsessed with finishing his latest novel, and Georgina’s under demonic orders to mentor the new (and surprisingly inept) succubus on the block. More... "...poignant..." -- Sarrah Knight, The Romance Reader ...full review

Phenomenal Girl 5 (Elite Hands of Justice) A.J. Menden Love Spell, 2008 Paranormal/Superhero Lainey Livingston has just been made a member of the Elite Hands of Justice, the world’s premiere cadre of superheroes. Her work with the Red Knights and the Power Squad was impressive; all her senses are extraordinary, and her great strength and ability to fly are equally remarkable. But no one gets a free pass to active duty, and Lainey’s next test is going to be her hardest. She’s to train with the Reincarnist.  More... Five Stars Coffee Time Romance

Eternal Seduction Jennifer Turner CreateSpace, 2008 Dark Paranormal * After living on the streets of New York City for over a decade, Logan Ellis admits her perceptions might be a little skewed. But twisted or not, there's a satisfying irony in watching a well dressed vampire stand in the middle of a ghetto alley, windblown trash scraping small circles near his feet. What she finds even more intriguing, is waiting for him to decide whether or not he's going to kill her. More... "... a rollicking good time...." -- Delane, Coffee Time Romance ...full review * Warning: Adult content/situations/language

The Mane Attraction Shelly Laurenston Brava, 2008 Paranormal Weddings have the strangest effect on people. How else to explain the fact that Sissy Mae Smith woke up in Mitch Shaw's bed the morning after her brother Bobby Ray tied the knot? Or that gunmen are trying to kill Mitch, and Sissy Mae now has to escort a bleeding, stubborn, yet still incredibly sexy lion shifter to her Tennessee Pack's turf to keep him safe? It doesn't help that Mitch's appraising gaze makes her feel like the most desirable creature on earth, or that the ultimate stray cat is suddenly acting all kinds of possessive...  More... Five Stars Affaire de Coeur

Saving Cinderella Donna L. Bolk The Wild Rose Press, 2008 Paranormal It's Cinderella in reverse when socialite Mallory Katherine Bellsford goes from riches to rags, compliments of Jonathan Ryan MacFarland, her guardian angel. Posing as taxi driver, Jonathan is waiting outside the church when Mallory, only moments away from saying, "I Do" learns that her fiance has a pregnant girlfriend. Mallory soon discovers that the quirky Irish taxi driver is about to take her on the ride of her life. More... Recommended Read from Fallen Angel Reviews

Dark Hunger (Book Two in The Brethren Series) Sara Reinke Zebra, 2008 Paranormal "Dark Hunger is a paranormal treat to be savored!" -- NY Times and USA Today best-selling author Lara Adrian  More... Five Stars CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

Kiss of Fury (Dragonfire, Book 2) Deborah Cooke Signet Eclipse, 2008 Paranormal Alexandra Madison has discovered an invention that could change the world. When her partner is murdered and their lab destroyed, Alex knows she has to rebuild her prototype in time... Donovan Shea knows the Madison project is of dire importance to the ongoing Pyr/Slayer war. So when he sees Alex being followed by a Slayer, he reacts and defends her, never imagining that she���s his destined mate... More... You may also be interested in the first book of the series: Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, Book 1)

Bitten to Death (Jaz Parks, Book 4) Jennifer Rardin Orbit, 2008 Paranormal (Vampire) Jaz Parks here. My latest mission has taken me to the ancient Greek city of Patras; but instead of soaking up its splendor, I'm here to infiltrate a Vampere Trust. Only two vamps have ever escaped the tightly bound communities and lived to tell the tale: Edward "The Raptor"Samos, the most reviled criminal mastermind in recent memory, and Vayl, the CIA's number one assassin who also happens to be my boss. More... "...fantastic new chapter in Jaz Park’s life." -- Rachael, Night Owl Romance ...full review   You may also be interested in the first books of the series: Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, Book 1) Another One Bites the Dust (Jaz Parks, Book 2) Biting the Bullet (Jaz Parks, Book 3)

Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, Book 1) G.A. Aiken Zebra, 2008 Paranormal It's not always easy being a female warrior with a nickname like Annwyl the Bloody. Men tend to either cower in fear -- a lot -- or else salute. It's true that Annwyl has a knack for decapitating legions of her ruthless brother's soldiers without pausing for breath. But just once it would be nice to be able to really talk to a man, the way she can talk to Fearghus the Destroyer. Too bad that Fearghus is a dragon, of the large, scaly, and deadly type. With him, Annwyl feels safe -- a far cry from the feelings aroused by the hard-bodied, arrogant knight Fearghus has arranged to help train her for battle. More...

The Redeeming (Immortals) Jennifer Ashley Love Spell, 2008 Paranormal He is going to take her. And it won't be gentle. After all, the last 700 years of torture and captivity haven't been gentle on Tain. This woman, this half-demon who leaves him burning with desire, is pretty tough herself. She needs to be, for the world is not safe for demon-kind these days. A violent backlash has disrupted the balance of power, and now Tain finds he may have to rescue the dark ones instead of fight them. More... "...whetted my appetite for more." -- Xeranthemum, Long and Short Reviews ...full review

Sea Witch Virginia Kantra Berkley, 2008 Paranormal Margred is a Selkie—a legendary being of the sea, able to shapeshift into seductive human form. And she has found a human she desires... Burned out from the big city, Caleb Hunter becomes police chief on the peaceful Maine island of World’s End. Then he meets a woman who’s everything he’s ever dreamed of… More...

Deep Water Stella Price, Audra Price Tease Publishing, 2008 Paranormal Bryn Case is a Dive instructor in one of the most beautiful places on earth at a very exclusive resort. On the evening she meets Kael, a sexy guest at the resort, she thinks she's found her soul mate. Kael on the other hand, a Water elemental dragon, knows Bryn, a Glacies demon, is exactly what he's been looking for his entire life, and curses it. After all that had happened so far, to lose his heart to a demon is not something he's prepared to do.  More... You might also be interested in the first book of the series (a warning-it sounds R Hot):   Fire In His Eyes

Into the Shadow Christina Dodd Signet, 2008 Paranormal, R Blessed—or cursed—with the ability to change into a sleek panther, and driven by a dark soul he’s accepted as his fate, Adrik Wilder abandons his family and his honor to pursue a life of wickedness. He excels at every vice, including kidnapping Karen Sonnet to use for his selfish purposes. But Karen’s spirit and passion make him question the force of his family’s curse.... More... "...a Perfect 10...." -- Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today …full review

Marked by Moonlight Sharie Kohler Pocket Books, 2008 Paranormal, R Seemingly overnight, Claire Morgan has transformed: the normally mousy schoolteacher is now bold, and her behavior is truly wild. Her eyes gleam silver. Suddenly she's a self-confident femme fatale with a libido that just won't quit….Then brutally handsome stranger Gideon March tells her she was bitten by a werewolf.... Sure, she was attacked by a nasty dog in a back alley, but this guy stalking her says he's a member of an underground society of lycan hunters -- and his mission is to kill her immediately. More... "...steamy passions..." -- Lisa Baca, Romance Reviews Today …full review

Dark Deceiver Pamela Palmer Silhouette Nocturne, 2008 Paranormal Kaderil the Dark plans to invade the human realm. He's on a mission to steal back the stones of power that they possess, and kill a small band of humans immune to Esri enchantment. But in the human realm he meets Autumn McGinn, who holds the means for him to claim victory—if only she'll betray her people. More... "...leave a lasting impression." -- Cherokee, Coffee Time Romance …full review

Pleasure Unbound Larissa Ione Grand Central, 2008 Paranormal, R She's a demon-slayer who hungers for sensual pleasure-but fears it will always be denied her. Until Tayla Mancuso lands in a hospital run by demons in disguise, and the head doctor, Eidolon, makes her body burn with unslakable desire. But to prove her ultimate loyalty to her peers, she must betray the surgeon who saved her life. More... "...hooks you...." -- Debbie, CK²s Kwips and Kritiques ...full review

Miracle in the Mist Elizabeth Sinclair Medallion Press, 2005 Paranormal Pediatric oncologist Dr. Steve Cameron has lost faith in himself and his professional skills. The possibility of miracles in his business seems nonexistent. Then a mysterious bag lady in Central Park talks him into taking a vacation at a cabin in the Hudson Highlands. But this isn't just any cabin. It's a gateway. Village Healer Meghan Peese has been waiting for Steve, waiting to heal yet another broken spirit who has entered the magical, misty valley. This time, however, with this person, something goes terribly wrong.  More... "...Sinclair nails it." -- Autumn Harrison, Romantic Times ...full review

Lord of the Fading Lands C.L. Wilson Leisure Books, 2007 Paranormal "This fantasy-romance debut features faerie king Rain Tairen Soul, a man tormented by age-old grief: a thousand years ago, the woman he loved was slain in battle… When Rain hears the call of his lost soul mate, Ellysetta, he journeys to the neighboring kingdom to find her..." -- Publisher's Weekly ...full review Five Stars Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

Lady of Light and Shadows C.L. Wilson Leisure Books, 2007 Paranormal "Released right on the heels of [C.L. Wilson's] impressive October debut, Lord of the Fading Lands... Ellysetta Baristani and her betrothed Fey lord, returning hero Rain Tairen Soul, are days away from their wedding, but the wicked Eld lords are drawing ever closer to locating Ellysetta..." -- Publisher's Weekly ...full review Five Stars Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

Rules of Darkness Tia Fanning CreateSpace, 2007 Paranormal, R Hot They tell me that I am special, that my ability to heal is a gift that should be treasured and appreciated. But nothing in this life is free, not even gifts. There is always a price to be paid somewhere, somehow. My healing gift came with twelve Rules of Darkness, rules that I must follow at all times, until the day I die....It's enough to drive a person mad....I'm tired of the rules. I won't do it any more, and if that means I suffer the consequences, then so be it. Warning: Explicit Content. More... "...absolutely adored this story..." -- Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance …full review

Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 3) J.R. Ward Signet, 2006 Paranormal (Vampire) Even within the vampire brotherhood, Zsadist is feared. Still bearing the scars from a tortured past, he is renowned for his unquenchable fury. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion-until he rescues a beautiful female from the evil Lessening Society. More... "...dangerous and tortured Zsadist...." -- Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times ...full review   You might also enjoy the other books of the series: Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1) Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 2) Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 4) Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5) Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 6)