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Over in my left sidebar you may notice an interesting graphic of some peeps with weapons. That is there to represent my love of Vicki Pettersson and the “peeps” on her forum. They are a really awesome group of people who share my love of books and my pervy sense of humor, not to mention the tendency to “pre-lick” book characters in an effort to claim them first. Among my VPeeps is one Jeannie Holmes who just happens to be releasing her very first novel, Blood Law, through Dell Publishing this summer.

To celebrate she is giving away signed copies of Blood Law cover flats! You can see the many ways to enter here. Haven’t heard of Blood Law? Well take a look below and I hope you will add it to your “to read” pile!

Title: Crossroads (Southern Arcana, Book 2)
Author: Moira Rogers
Release: February 9th, 2010
Buy Kindle version: here
Goodreads Entry: here
Rating: 5 Stars

I feel like I should knock on wood or something. I have had a string of really great books and keep waiting for one to let me down! Crossroads continued my lucky trend of great books and exceeded my expectations. I am hereby declaring Moira Rogers my favorite discovery of 2009.

Nicole Peyton is a werewolf. She also happens to be heir to the very rich and powerful Alpha of the United States pack of werewolves. We first meet Nicole in book 1 of the series, Crux. What makes Nicole so endearing is that she doesn’t want the wealth and power that she has every right to. Instead she leaves the world of werewolf politics and runs a bar in New Orleans. She is trying desperately to live a life of normalcy, constantly turning away from her father’s goals of making her into a powerful female Alpha.

Derek Gabriel is a sexy beast. Derek was turned a werewolf, instead of being born one. As he tries to adjust to his new life he pushes Nicole away, even tho its obvious to all around them there is a connection between them. Thankfully the wolf comes to his senses not too far into the book and tries to claim what his inner wolf is telling him is HIS. Unluckily, on the verge of Nicole and Derek finding out what the future holds for them, Nicole’s twin sister shows up with danger following her.

I went into this story fully expecting Derek and Nick to fight their attraction for half the book, it seemed obvious considering how stubborn they seemed to be! I mean they had already ignored it for 2 years, what was a little more time?!? I was overjoyed to find out I was wrong. The chemistry between the two was sweltering and just too much to ignore. The next thing I knew we had werewolves having sex on the kitchen floor amongst a flurry of waffle batter. This book contains an intimate scene in the forest after a run, which has to be the hottest scene I have read in a very long time…. I had to read it twice. Then I noticed I had a big grin on my face and was blushing furiously. Derek and Nick are just so needy, so intense, so passionate – it is perfection.

One hand dropped to her ankle, and his large fingers encircled it easily. “Tell me to stop.”

She couldn’t. She wouldn’t. “No.”

Derek dragged her ankles apart and dropped to his knees between her legs. He tickled his fingers up her calves as he jerked his gaze to hers again. “Put your hands over your head.”

Sheer primal instinct drove her to obey.

Where Jackson’s southern charm in book 1, Crux, made my heart go pitter patter, Derek’s protective and passionate alpha manhood makes my toes curl.

I should probably point out there is much more to this book than just hot forest sex, lest I get sidetracked and find myself rereading all my bookmarked scenes, again. Crossroads has a complicated and engrossing plot that takes us deeper into werewolf politics. We learn so much more about the life Nicole and her sister have been subjected to along with the bond between them. Crossroads drags you into the characters lives and forces you to experience their passion, their happiness, but also their sadness and pain.

As if all of the above isn’t good enough for a 5 star review, Moira Rogers manages to add a little bit more to the story. Jackson and Mackenzie from Crux are still in the mix and have small parts in the book. We get glimpses of the brooding and sarcastic Alec, at least once in nothing but a pair of jeans (hopefully low slung ones). We are also given a new development in regards to Kat and Andrew, side characters from book 1. They step a bit closer to the front of the stage in Crossroads and I hear that Andrew will be getting his own book after Alec’s. Based on the events in this book, I am going to go ahead and lay claim to Andrew right now. He is mine and you can’t have him.

If you have not read Crux, I encourage you to do so immediately so that you can pick up Crossroads on the day it releases, February 9th. Trust me, you will not be sorry. I am going to leave you all with a small glimpse of my newest book boyfriend, Andrew.

Once Mackenzie had opened the door, she glanced at Nick. “Should I have Jackson bring Kat? Or is he going to pee on her leg or something crazy?”

“I’m not going to pee on anyone.” Andrew growled, and Mackenzie stepped aside and let him pass.

She rolled her eyes and followed, already dialing the phone.

FTC Disclaimer: This book was given to me by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I have started my list of books to purchase in 2010. This list will grow as I get through my ever growing “new series to read” list. Thanks to all my fellow book bloggers for enabling and adding to my lists!

December 2009

Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian Series: Midnight Breeds Dec. 29, 2009

Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix Series: The Maker’s Song Dec. 29, 2009

January 2010

Kitty’s House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn Series: Kitty Norville Jan 1, 2010

Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast Series: Dark Magic Jan 5, 2010

Death’s Mistress by Karen Chance Series: Dorina Basarab Jan 5, 2010

Guilty Pleasures by Lora Leigh Series: Bound Hearts Jan 5, 2010

February 2010

Unknown by Rachel Caine Series: Outcast Feb. 2, 2010	Nauti Deceptions by Lora Leigh Series: Nauti Feb. 2, 2010	Steamed by Katie MacAlister Series: Steamed Feb. 2, 2010	Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton Series: Anita Blake Feb. 2, 2010
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost Series: Night Huntress World Feb. 9, 2010	Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole Series: Immortals After Dark – Feb. 16, 2010	Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison Series: The Hollows Feb. 23, 2010	Crossroads by Moira Rogers Series: Southern Arcana Feb. 2010

March 2010

Shift by Rachel Vincent Series: Shifters March 1, 2010	The Devil’s Playground by Jenna Black Series: Morgan Kingsley March 23, 2010	Silver Borne by Patricia Borne Series: Mercy Thompson March 30, 2010	Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead Series: Georgia Kincaid March 30, 2010
Changeless by Gail Carriger Series: Parasol Protectorate March 30, 2010

April 2010

Mage in Black by Jaye Wells Series: Sabina Kane April 1, 2010

Changes by Jim Butcher Series: Dresden Files April 6, 2010

Lion’s Heat by Lora Leigh Series: Breeds April 6, 2010

Lover Mine by J.R. Ward Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood April 27, 2010

May 2010

The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong Series: Darkest Powers May 1, 2010	Kiss of Death by Rachel Caine Series: Morganville Vamps May 4, 2010	Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris Series: Sookie Stackhouse May 4, 2010	Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur Series: Riley Jenson May 25, 2010
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels May 25, 2010	Cheat the Grave by Vicki Pettersson Series: Signs of the Zodiac May 25, 2010	The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter Series: Lords of the Underworld June 2010

June 2010

Sanctuary Unbound by Moira Rogers Series: Red Rock Pass June 1, 2010	Blood Song by Cat Adams June 1, 2010	Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton Series: Anita Black June 1 2010	Pray for Dawn by Jocelynn Drake Series: Dark Days June 22, 2010
Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn Series: Kitty Norville June 29, 2010	The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter Series: Lords of the Underworld June 29, 2010

July 2010

Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes July 6, 2010

Wait for Dusk by Jocelynn Drake Series: Dark Days July 15, 2010

Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong Series: Women of the Otherworld July 27, 2010

August 2010

Total Eclipse by Rachel Caine Series: Weather Wardens Aug. 3, 2010

Demons From the Dark by Kresley Cole Series: Immortals After Dark Aug. 24, 2010

omg omg omg fangirl *squeeel* I am so excited for this book – it just is NOT funny. Gorgeous cover! As soon as I saw this on Ilona Andrew’s blog this morning I ran over here to post this. Well ok, honestly, I posted it to the goodreads entry first but the librarian in me made me do it!

If you aren’t reading her blog, you should be. She and her husband are hilarious and often post snippets for us crazy fans. Gordon has even posted his own versions of things from Curran’s perspective a few times. It helps the time between releases pass

Anyway, you can pre-order Magic Bleeds from Amazon here. No kindle version yet. I don’t see a cover blurb yet. Release is set for June 2010.

Kelley Armstrong revealed the cover for book 11 of the Women of the Otherworld series on her twitter today. I think it is beautiful, love the new style of it. My first impression was “Savannah isn’t old enough to be riding a motorcycle with torn jeans and a sexy pose!!” …. I still think of her as the little girl it seems. Looking forward to reading her journey.

Release currently scheduled for August 3, 2010. Preorder it from amazon.com here.