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Cool new author and contest – Jeannie Holmes

Tiffany — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:14:11 +0000

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!

To stop a vampire killer, she’ll have to slay her own demons first.

A provocative and savvy vampire, Alexandra Sabian moves to the sleepy hamlet of Jefferson, Mississippi—population 6,000, nearly one-half vampires—to escape the demons lurking in her past. As an Enforcer for the Federal Bureau of Preternatural Investigation (FBPI), Alex must maintain the uneasy peace between her kind and humans, including Jefferson’s bigoted sheriff, who’d be happy to see all vampires banished from town. Then really dead vamps start turning up—beheaded, crucified, and defanged—killed in the same gruesome manner that Alex’s father was murdered decades ago. For Alex, the professional has become way too personal.

Things get even more complicated when the FBPI sends in some unnervingly sexy backup: Alex’s one-time mentor, lover, and fiancé, Varik Baudelaire. Still stinging from the betrayal that ended their short-lived engagement, Alex is determined not to give in to the temptation that soon threatens to short-circuit her investigation.Like it or not, though, as the body count grows, and the public panic level rises, Varik may be her only hope to stop a relentless killer who’s got his own score to settle, and his own bloody past to put right.

Review: Crossroads by Moira Rogers

Tiffany — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:50:42 +0000

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

Derek Gabriel was born human in family of psychics, aware of the supernatural world but never a part of it…until a rogue shapeshifter took humanity from him in a vicious attack. He’s spent two years struggling to adjust, not just to a change that’s driven many insane, but also to the prejudices of a culture where transformed wolves are considered inferior. A serious struggle, indeed, when the woman who attracts the man and the wolf inside him is the daughter of the most powerful wolf in the country.

For Nicole Peyton, nothing is more important than escaping the stifling confines of elite shapeshifter society, an old-fashioned world where women are valued only for their bloodlines and bank accounts. In New Orleans, she has a bar she loves, friends she cares for, and a smoldering, unspoken tension with an unsuitable but incredibly attractive man.

Neither could predict how quickly forbidden longing would erupt into burning need, but Nick and Derek have more than themselves to think about when Nick’s sister arrives in the city with a shapeshifter strike team hard on her heels. The only way Nick can save her sister may be to play by the Conclave’s rules–but it will mean giving up the man she’s falling in love with, unless he’s willing to risk everything in a challenge that will shake the foundations of their world.

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.

Releases to look forward to in 2010

Tiffany — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:00:39 +0000

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

Today’s Releases – February 23rd

Cover Reveal: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews

Tiffany — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:10:34 +0000

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.

Cover Reveal: Waking the Witch

Tiffany — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:24:38 +0000

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.

New Jeaniene Frost Cover

Tiffany — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:27:53 +0000

Jeaniene promised on her twitter account this morning that the cover for First Drop of Crimson would be up today and she has delivered. In addition to the seriously hot cover (do ya see the man cleavage? *swoon*) she has posted the back cover description, the prologue, and chapter one. A very nice treat for us obsessed fans….

Check it all out on her livejournal here!