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In addition to being the New York Times bestselling author of the Kitty Norville books, CARRIE VAUGHN is also the author of the standalone novels After the Golden Age, Dreams of the Golden Age, and Discord’s Apple, and the young adult books Voice of Dragons and Steel. Visit her online at http://www.carrievaughn.com/

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Kitty Norville Series

Kitty and the Midnight Hour #1

Kitty Goes to Washington #2

Kitty Takes a Holiday #3

Kitty and the Silver Bullet #4

Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand #5

Kitty Raises Hell #6

Kitty’s House of Horrors #7

Kitty Goes to War #8

Kitty’s Big Trouble #9

Kitty Steals the Show #10

Kitty Rocks the House #11

Kitty in the Underworld #12

Low Midnight #13

Kitty Saves the World #14 Coming 2015

Kitty’s Greatest Hits (Short Story Collection)

Stand Alones

Straying from the Path (Short Story Collection)

Voices of Dragons

Steel

Discord’s Apple

Golden Age

After the Golden Age

Dreams of the Golden Age

Anthologies

Dark and Stormy Nights (Kitty Norville Short)

Hex Appeal (Kitty Norville Short)

Running with the Pack (Kitty Norville Short)

Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (Kitty Norville Short)

This was another excellent volume to the Kitty series. The bad guys are badder than ever and the team of friends and characters are strong and solid. I love who Kitty is and her attitude towards the other things that go bump in the night, I love how she loves her pack and her friends, and I love her intrepid attitude no matter what she is facing down.

If you're a fan of the Kitty Norville series, this is a must read (I mean, really, why wouldn't you be continuing on anyway?)! And if you haven't been introduced yet to Kitty... well you could read this out of order and enjoy the hell out of it, but I think you're better served reading a few of the earlier ones at least if not all! The characters have depth and are multi-faceted as do the problems she encounters. And the characters and world builds beautifully as the story progresses throughout this series.

Vampires? Check. Werewolves? Check. Magic? Check. The Big Bad? Check. Gutsy heroine and hero(es)? CHECK. This series has it all and this latest in the series surely does not disappoint!

Sunday, May 25, 2014

{Blog Tour} CHOSEN FOR BLOOD by Tamela Maloney -- with review and excerpt

{Blog Tour} FOREVER CHANGED by Belinda Boring -- with review and giveaway!

{New Release} Special Valentine Delivery by Marylynn Bast

Title: Blake and Amber’s Special Valentine Delivery
Author: MaryLynn Bast
Series: Heart of a Wolf Series (Companion Novella)
Genre: New Adult, Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Werewolf Tails Publishing
Release Date: February 14, 2014

Blurb/Synopsis:

Amber is headstrong as ever and refuses to remain at home just because it’s expected of her. Traveling has been her life and the pull to hit the road is strong.

This time when Blake goes off to work, he is on a serious mission. He is fighting to save the lives of werewolf children who are being ripped from their families, their lives in danger.

Neither Blake nor Amber realize they may end up having to fight to save their own family…

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MaryLynn Bast grew up in Texas. An avid reader, she enjoyed writing romantic short stories. After moving to Las Vegas in 201o and starting a new chapter in her life, she followed her dream of publishing her first book, a paranormal romance, in 2012 and continues to write stories for the Heart of a Wolf Series. She is branching out and beginning the Panther Pride Saga. A few other stories are in the works as well.

MaryLynn is a full time author and a full time student working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Working with several different companies who did government contracts for the US Military, MaryLynn was able to travel the world, meeting new and interesting people.

To further her knowledge into the paranormal world, MaryLynn joined a group in Vegas. In doing so, another passion was brought back to life. Her fascination with the spirit world inspired her to team up with a colleague. Forming CAT Parapsychic, together and with other team members, they investigate all things paranormal.

MaryLynn has several blogs she keeps updated on a regular basis. Her book blog can be found at www.mlbast.com. Her Paranormal blog can be found at http://www.catparapsychic.com.

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

{Blog Tour} FORGET ME NOT by Belinda Boring -- with excerpt and giveaway!

Title: Forget Me Not

Author: Belinda Boring

Series: The Mystic Wolves (#2)

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Blushing Heart Press

Release Date: May 2012

Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

What would you do if a simple errand takes a deadly twist, turning you from cautious prey to dangerous predator?

Someone is trying to send a deadly message to Mason, arranging the deaths of those he loves and it puts the entire pack and Alpha on high alert. Darcy understands the primal instincts driving her beloved Mason's commands. With the help of those he sets as protectors, she learns about herself and the things she'll need to help support her Alpha and pack. When events turn dire however, one truth offers her strength - once given, oaths are unbreakable ... even if it means risking it all.

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A homesick Aussie living amongst the cactus and mountains of Arizona, Belinda Boring is a self-proclaimed addict of romance and all things swoon worthy. It wasn't long before she began writing, pouring her imagination and creativity into the stories she dreams. Whether urban fantasy, paranormal romance or romance in general, Belinda strives to share great plots with heart and characters that you can't help but connect with. Of course, she wouldn't be Belinda without adding heroes she hopes will curl your toes. Surrounded by a supportive cast of family, friends, and the man she gives her heart and soul to, Belinda is living the good life. Happy reading!

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“Excuse me?”

I looked the woman up and down. It irritated me how she hung on Mason, as if she had every right in the world to do it. I growled and stepped forward, ready to go to war for the man I loved. I didn’t even care about whatever excuse she would give for invading our lives with her false presumptions—I was pissed. I could feel the change happening, and I smiled. Judging from the way she blanched, I knew my fangs must have shown.

“Darcy, stop.” Mason’s voice broke through my anger, and luckily for him he’d moved away from her. “This is Amber, and it’s not what it seems.”

“Who is this, Mason? And why does she think she has a hold over you?” Amber asked.

The syrupy sweetness of her tone set my teeth on edge, and I launched myself at her.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

{Blog Tour} THE MYSTIC WOLVES by BELINDA BORING -- with excerpt and giveaway

{Book Tour} THE HOWLING HEART by APRIL BOSTIC -- with review and giveaway

Title: The Howling Heart
Author: April Bostic
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Eternal Press
Release Date: Aug 8 2013
Editions/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

{Book Review} Death Times Two by CJ Ellisson and Boone Brux

Death Times Two

by Boone Brux & CJ Ellisson

Published Dec 14, 2013 as part of Paranormal Nights (Paranormal Romance Boxed Set)
Publishing January 16, 2014 as a stand alone novella.
Length: 135 pages
Edition: ebook
Source: Author in exchange for an honest review

The V V Inn has a ghost problem. When the lurking specters draw the attention of Constantine, head of Grim Reaper Services, he calls in the only local who can return the remote resort to its former tranquility, Lisa Carron—resident Alaskan reaper.

Still new to the death gig, Lisa accepts the job. After all, how much trouble could one ghost be? Once at the hotel, she learns that not only is the inn full of the dearly departed, she’ll also be working for vampires. Throw in Asa, a young vamp hot enough to melt the Arctic ice, and Lisa realizes she’s way out of her element.

Asa didn’t know what to expect when told a reaper would be working on the property, but Lisa certainly wasn’t it. Blond and curvy, she’s very easy on the eyes. Tasked with helping her, Asa soon realizes that not only can she provide the dead a peaceful passing, but offer him solace in a way no other woman can.

This was such a fun way to start off the new year of reading! In case you missed it, Lisa Carron makes her first appearance in Boone Brux's "To Catch Her Death" which I reviewed HERE. To Catch Her Death was a fun read, with Lisa's voice hilarious and snarky as she deals with the death of her husband, discovering what his TRUE job was, and finding out she's next in line...

This book fast forwards a little bit from where we last left Lisa and this time she's sent to The V V Inn to reap a few souls "discretely", as asked by Constantine. What Lisa doesn't realize until she's already there and talking to Asa, is that she's there to reap some vamps and werewolves.

Of course, Lisa is not shocked by this. After all, if she's a reaper, there must be other paranormal myths walking around right? What she is shocked by is how attracted she is to Asa. And Asa is just as intrigued by her, although he vacillates often until a near dead-dead experience for him which makes him decide to grab happiness where he can.

The souls Lisa is sent to reap are harder than humans. These are not Deaths by Stupidity; these are supernaturals and Lisa finds out that having that talisman and a familiar AND Hal Lee Lewya as her porter makes her a special reaper indeed.

Sexy, witty, hilarious commentary by Lisa, I wanted her to be real and be one of my friends. LOL Loved her and Asa getting together, loved the possibilities of more crossovers in the future, and holy moly...I can't wait to find out more about Lisa and her uniqueness as a reaper!

Saturday, December 14, 2013

{Spotlight} BLACK SWAN COLLECTED TALES (Volume 1, Books 1-6) --- Last chance at the 99cents price!

Okay, kiddies...you have today and tomorrow ONLY to get this bad boy for only 99 pennies. After that, it will go back up to it's FULL retail price!

Read on! Read on! Get those links! Get those one clicks! (I already got mine! And umm...shhhh there's a super secret deal...you do NOT want to miss!)

{Blog Tour with Giveaway} DARK SALVATION by Katie Salidas

Title: Dark Salvation
Author: Katie Salidas
Series: Immortalis (Companion Novel)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Rising Sign Books
Release Date: Mar 2013

Blurb/Synopsis:

A gathering storm of violence is on the horizon. Whispered threats of the Acta Sanctorum’s return have the supernatural world abuzz. Only recently aware of the other world hidden behind our own, Kitara Vanders has barely scratched the surface of what being supernatural truly means. A special woman in her own right, she possesses unique telepathic abilities, gifts that have recently come under the scrutiny of the Acta Sanctorum, a fanatical organization whose mission is to cleanse the world of anything supernatural. Targeted, and marked for death, Kitara’s only hope lies with the lethally seductive yet emotionally scarred warrior, Nicholas.

Knowing full well the atrocities the Acta Sanctorum is capable of, Nicholas is all too eager for the battle to begin. Fueled by pain and rage from the loss of his mate, he’s itching for a fight, but one thing stands in his way, Kitara: a beautiful dark-haired woman with unique psychic abilities and an unusual link to the Saints. Despite his resolve to remain focused on his mission, a purely physical relationship binds them together in a way neither of them expected. And when her life hangs in the balance, Nicholas finds his own is teetering on the edge too.

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The following is my review from earlier this year!

First I should say that you do NOT need to read the first book or the previous books to jump into this novel and enjoy the hell out of it. The previous novels will set up/background some of the character relationships, notably Alyssa and Lysander, and some of Nicholas, but you do not necessarily HAVE to read them to enjoy this book. Should you? Uh...YES. We're talking about Katie Salidas' HOT vampires, great plots, and as you can see from the synopsis above, NO sparkles!

Meet Kit. She's chasing her boyfriend who dumped her and joined a religious cult. Yeah, she's dumb. But she's also a witch with incredibly strong mental powers, able to shield and project. Meet Nicholas. Nicholas is a two thousand year old vampire who lost his mate, Rozaline, in the last year or so. Nicholas is heartbroken and it makes him extra grouchy. Kitara just can't accept that her boyfriend of five years/fiance of six months has turned into a douchebag and dumped her to join this cult. Turns out...this cult? Yeah, it's Acta Sanctorum, the Saints, dedicated to eradicating this world of anything they deem unnatural, including a pagan (Kit). Nicholas saves Kit's life three, four, five times and each time she seems to respond to him in a nasty, bitchy manner. We learn it's because she's determined to find Jeremy and convince him to come back to her. Some people just have to learn the hard way, I guess. But while she's learning, the sparks between her and Nicholas are bright!

She has to learn the hard way that Nicholas is right about Jeremy- he's a lost cause. But that's okay because Nicholas and Kit have started something...something hot, something spectacular, and oooh baby in the end? Well, you'll see. But I, for one, was VERY happy with the ending...which is open to more IMO!

Any one who loves gritty urban sexy hot vampires should like this series. Start with Nicholas and Kit's story. Then go get your free IMMORTALIS CARPE NOCTEM, book 1, in the series...and pick up the rest!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

{Blog Tour with giveaway and excerpt} MOONLIGHT by Katie Salidas (steamy hot!)

Title: Moonlight
Author: Katie Salidas
Series: Immortalis (Companion Novella)
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Rising Sign Books
Release Date: Sept 2012

Blurb/Synopsis:

Good girls don’t wear fur, or fight over men, and they certainly don’t run around naked, howling at the moon.

But then, no-one ever called Fallon a good girl.

As a human unofficially mated to an Alpha werewolf, Fallon is being pressured to “become”...or be gone.

Her mate Aiden, the interim leader of the Olde Town Pack, is in a position that demands he either choose a wolf mate...or leave the pack forever. No matter how hot the sex with Fallon is, he can’t ignore centuries of tradition.

Become a wolf or not. If only the choice were that simple. Fallon’s options are further clouded by the overt presence of other females desperate to be the Alpha’s mate. And when these bitches get serious, it’s not just claws that come out. If Fallon wants to keep her man and take the title she’ll have to exert a little dominance of her own.

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Katie Salidas is a Super Woman! Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond those of mortal women, She can get the munchkins off to gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons. She can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with homework, baths, and bedtime… And, she still finds the time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this and still have time to write.

And if you can believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for sale…

Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife, and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.

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This is a sexy little romp with the wolves of the Immortalis series, focusing on Fallon, Alyssa's BFF, and her boyfriend, Aiden, the new leader of the Olde Town wolves. Aiden has been keeping secrets from Fallon, trying not to pressure her into choosing life as a wolf, as his mate, and as the Alpha bitch (pun intended!) of the Olde Town wolves!

I admit to being frustrated with Fallon for a couple reasons. I'm not one of those people who do the "babe/baby/lovemuffin/silly_pet_name_here" from the moment I'm in a relationship, so reading about a relationship that is only a few months old and every sentence has an endearment made me gag a little. JUST A LITTLE. lol That's a personal thing though and not a reflection on the writing of this book. I also wasn't impressed with her hang ups about to turn or not to turn, etc. I like how Alyssa manipulated her and how Lysander quickly got to the point and made Fallon realize she was being a total twit about it!

Aiden and Brady took their turns being the brunt of my glare at the pages, but in the end, love and loyalty wins out, and there's quite a few steamy scenes that demonstrate the love and desire Aiden and Fallon have for one another.

I really like this whole series and know quite a few who love UF/paranormal fantasy who will be lucky recipients of the books at Christmas time! :)

“So, we need to talk—” I tried to say, but he captured my mouth before I could finish the sentence. Aiden’s kisses had all the intensity of a man who’d finally found what he’d been sorely deprived of. His lips begged for more contact as he backed me up against the bookshelves.

“Go ahead, talk. I’m listening.” He left my lips only to taste new delights as he worked his mouth down to the crook of my neck. His hands came up and cupped my breasts through my t-shirt.

Aiden was all heat and need and pent up aggression. He nipped possessively at the hollow of my neck, making me squirm with delight. That man knew exactly how to get my motor running! My body throbbed with need for him and warmth pooled between my thighs.

“You’re not saying anything,” he teased as he pulled back. Fire blazed in his eyes and he burned a trail all the way down my body. “Didn’t you want to talk?”

“Talking is overrated, just fuck me,” I panted and gripped his pants, pawing at his belt buckle. Suddenly, it felt like there were too many layers of clothes between us, but it only took me a moment to rectify that.

“That’s my girl.” Aiden seized my hips and lifted me up in a smooth motion. His strength added to my desire. He carried my weight easily while his large hot hands gripped my ass under my skirt.

I wrapped my legs around his torso and gripped his head, weaving my fingers into his dark thick hair, and ground myself into him.

Aiden growled his appreciation; the vibrations of his chest rumbled through my body. He twirled around toward his desk, swept a hand across it and sent his pencil cup, notebooks, and stapler crashing to the floor.

Though he was furious with need, he laid me out gently across the now-empty desk. Desire smoldered in his pitch-black eyes. He slipped his hands under my skirt, hooked my underwear with his fingers, and dragged them down. I kicked off my fur-lined boots and flung my panties off with them. Aiden smirked and grabbed my ankles. He lifted them to his shoulders and smoothed his hands down my bare legs.

Both rough and gentle, soft and hard, he was a sexy conundrum that had my body aching for his next move.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

{Book Review} FOUR WEDDINGS AND A WEREWOLF by KRISTIN MILLER

Four Weddings and a Werewolf
by Kristin Miller
Publisher: COVET, an Entangled Publishing imprint
Publishing date: October 28, 2013
Length: approximately 215 pages
Source: Publisher in exchange for an honest review

To have and to howl…

Logan Black, former Marine and bodyguard for the Seattle Wolf Pack, hates weddings and has no plan to walk the path to matrimonial misery. But when he’s hired to protect a hot-to-trot wedding planner with a werewolf stalker, he’s forced to put his feelings aside. Not such an easy task when the damsel can turn him on with a single smoldering glance.

Wedding planner Veronica Vale knows werewolves exist, but hates them. One bit her sister, changing their lives forever. When a sexy Marine shows his gorgeous face at one of her wedding appointments, Veronica finds it hard to focus on the task at hand.

The chemistry drawing Logan and Veronica together seems fated, but with Logan’s playboy attitude, Veronica’s hatred for werewolves, and a stalker lurking in the shadows, these two need more than passion to keep them together.

A sexy paranormal romance between a wolf and a woman who hates werewolves. Dun dun dunnnnn! Veronica Vale is a wedding planner who is planning her sister's upcoming nuptials to a member of the Seattle Wolf Pack as well as planning a few other weddings. She's being courted by a secret admirer who, unbeknownst to her, is a psychopath werewolf, sending her bloody wolf hair and jewelry. Those more threatening notes were hidden by her sister's fiance as he tries to look out for her. When her sister Leah and her fiance go out of town for Leah's book tour, Jake sends in his old buddy, and packmate, Logan Black as a hired bodyguard for Veronica.

Heather, Veronica's assistant, notices Logan staring at Veronica and urges her to let her hair down for once. Veronica does...boy does she ever! Suddenly, Logan Black, who wants nothing more than one night stands in his life, and Veronica Vale, are totally out of their comfort zones and drawn to one another.

As Leah's wedding approaches, the stalking escalates along with the undeniable attraction, pull, and emotions between Logan and Veronica. Just when you think the end is coming for Veronica and Logan, the ante gets upped!

This was a flirty, light but suspenseful paranormal read that I found enjoyable. One of Entangled Publishing's October 2013 releases! I received my copy from the publisher in exchange for the honest review above. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

{BOOK BLITZ} ON THE RUN by MaryLynn Bast

Title: ON THE RUN
Author: MaryLynn Bast
Series: Heart of a Wolf Series
Genre: Paranormal
Publisher: Werewolf Tails Publishing
Release Date: TBA

Blurb/Synopsis:

With the Wolf Council after her, Amber is on the run. Leaving Blake behind, her true love, she’s never been in one place long enough to make any other friends and when she actually meets Giovana, Amber is happy, but leery.

With good reason.

MaryLynn Bast moved from Texas to Las Vegas in July 2010.

Currently a full time student working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, MaryLynn works as a consultant for a contractor with the US Military, traveling from base to base across the US and around the world. MaryLynn is thrilled to meet many new people and experience the different cultures.

MaryLynn recently visited a pet rescue in search of a kitten. After hearing the horrible story of how one cat was treated, she adopted a one and a half year of black cat. Magic won her heart immediately and has trained her very well.

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Blog Tour: Day 6 of 6 D.N. Simmons The Knights of the Darkness Chronicles: UNHOLY ALLIANCE

Congratulations! And thank you for following me along on this journey of reading the entire series in one week! If you couldn't tell already, I TOTALLY enjoyed this paranormal series. It was sexy, it was gritty, it was horrifying, it was gory, it was heart-warming, and I think that Simmons did a fabulous job of capturing different aspects of "humanity."

The giveaway will be listed at the bottom of course, per usual, and before I get into the book's synopsis and my review, I've neglected to tell you in all of these posts about D.N. Simmons.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I was born in the little, but big bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. I still live there today and I’m loving every second of it ... Except for those harsh cold winters. I started writing short horror stories when I was eleven years old. It wasn't until 2004 that I decided to take the plunge into the professional literary world when I wrote Desires Unleashed.

I love the supernatural world; I've always found it fascinating, especially vampires and shape-shifters. It was my love of the genre that motivated me to create the story I had always wanted to read. I published it, hoping there were other people out there who would be entertained by that same story. I love to entertain people, to offer them that fantasy world they can escape into filled with wonders and good times. I know I appreciate the escapism I've delved into when reading a good book.

Some of the accolades I've won for my writing are: "New Voice of Today" by A Romance Review, "Rising Star" by Love Romance and "Author of the Month" by Warrior of Words. I've been nominated two years in a row in several categories, including "best vampire novel" and "best urban-fantasy" at Love Romance and More. My third novel; The Royal Flush did win honorable mention in 2006.

Some of the accolades I've won for my writing are: "New Voice of Today" by A Romance Review, "Rising Star" by Love Romance and "Author of the Month" by Warrior of Words. I've been nominated two years in a row in several categories, including "best vampire novel" and "best urban-fantasy" at Love Romance and More. My third novel; The Royal Flush did win honorable mention in 2006.

To find out even more about me, please click on the links below.

D.N.’s Website | D.N.'s Blog | D.N. on Facebook

D.N. on Twitter | D.N. on Goodreads

Also, here is the list of the other AMAZING bloggers on this tour! Stop by, say hello, see what they have to say about this incredibly sexy, visceral series:

5/31 - Cocktails and Books

6/02- Mad Hatter Reads (interview & review book 1)

http://madhatterreads.blogspot.com/

6/05- Bookin' It Reviews (guest post & series spotlight)

http://www.bookinitreviews.com/

6/05- Lily Pond Reads

http://lilypondreads.blogspot.com/

6/07- My Reading Obsession (spotlight & review - book 1)

6/14- My Reading Obsession (spotlight & review - book 2)

http://www.larissaslife.com/

6/20- Larissa's Bookish Life (guest post & review of series)

6/21- My Reading Obsession (spotlight & review - book 3)

6/22- GraveTells (guest post)

http://gravetells.com/

6/28- My Reading Obsession (spotlight & review - book 4)

7/01- Tiffy-Fit (spotlight & review - book 1)

7/02- Tiffy-Fit (spotlight & review - book 2)

7/03- Tiffy-Fit (spotlight & review - book 3)

7/04- Tiffy-Fit (spotlight & review - book 4)

7/05- My Reading Obsession (spotlight & review - book 5)

7/05- Tiffy-Fit (spotlight & review - book 5)

7/06- Tiffy-Fit (spotlight & review - book 6)

http://www.ismellsheep.com/

7/07- I Smell Sheep (Series spotlight & review - book 1)

7/08- Wicked Readings by Tawania (series spotlight & review - all 6 books)

http://www.wickedreadingsbytawania.blogspot.com/

7/09- Froggarita's Bookcase (interview & review - book 1)

http://www.froggaritasbookcase.com/

7/10- Crystals Random Thoughts

http://www.crystalsrandomthoughts.com/

7/11- Book Monster Reviews

http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/

7/12- My Reading Obsession (spotlight & review - book 6)

http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/

7/15- Close Encounters (spotlight & review - book 1)

7/16- Book Lovin' Mamas (interview, series spotlight and reviews - all 6 books)

http://booklovinmamas.blogspot.com/

7/16- Close Encounters (spotlight & review - book 2)

http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/

7/17- Close Encounters (spotlight & review - book 3)

http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/

7/18- Close Encounters (spotlight & review - book 4)

http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/

7/19- Close Encounters (spotlight & review - book 5)

http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/

7/20- Close Encounters (spotlight & review - book6)

http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/

And now, book six UNHOLY ALLIANCE and what I thought of it! :)

The Final Chapter of the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will leave you breathless!

Picking up the chaos from where The Lion's Den left off, Unholy Alliance unleashes a whole new threat to everyone’s existence. It’s the calm before the storm and once the storm hits, you’ll have to pray and hope you survive. New alliances will be formed that will reshape the world with the blood of the innocent. There will be nowhere to hide, there will be no sanctuary. Who will stop them? Can they be stop? Hold on to your seats and prepare for one hell of a ride!

Original, sexy and gritty, the Knights of the Darkness

Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won't forget!

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A_TiffyFit's Review: Picking up right where we left off in THE LION'S DEN, I think that this was the most emotionally charged book of the series. It's the final chapter, it's a culmination of all of our favorite characters. It's about protecting those you love. We meet the most powerful vampires in existence, the Founts, the original seven and hear their origination story as they are gathering to fight against one another to save the human race. Natasha is kidnapped again, infected with the virus killing off the human race, molested, and then returned ill. Xavier will do anything to save Darian. Darian will do anything to save Xavier, his Chosen One. Kysen will do anything to protect the heart of his Chosen One, Darian, and so forth as we meet stronger and stronger vampires.

The Founts, with the exception of one, are annoying, arrogant, and everything you expect from a being as old as they each are. I suppose after so many millenia of watching petty human jealousies work their way out, you, too, would be selfish, jaded, and cynical. And then to be the ONLY female Fount? Yeah, Irikara is a bitch alright! I like the wake up call for humans, especially as their general attitudes are ones that we would encounter on a day to day basis in our own lives: arrogant, asinine, petty, and disingenuous. That is our reality, unfortunately, and only a handful are like Natasha: genuine, cares for fellow man, demonstrates integrity, etc.

There are only a few glitches throughout the series that readers may "trip" over: a handful of spelling/grammar errors (wretched vs retched, son vs sun, etc). and then colloquallisms and speech patterns that are regional based. Natasha and Devin's "voices" and slang made me stumble a few times. These errors over the course of six books can be counted on your hands without using all of your fingers, so they are easily overlooked.

This was a very satisfying series, focusing on different players while keeping a central theme. I really loved it and totally loved having all the books at once to read consecutively. Fight sequences as well as every conversation are written so vividly without bogging you down with minutia that it was like watching a movie play in my head. In fact, this would make a brilliant television drama series, appealing to vampire junkies and shifter junkies alike.

If this isn't on your TBR yet, it should be!

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