Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson #1) by Patricia Briggs Orbit (June 2008) Paperback, 308 pages Urban Fantasy ‘I didn’t realize he was a werewolf at first. My nose isn’t at its best when surrounded by axle grease and burnt oil…’ Mercedes Thompson runs a garage in the Tri-Cities. She’s a mechanic, and a damn good one, who spends her spare time karate training and tinkering with a VW bus that happens to belong to a vampire. Her next-door neighbour is an alpha werewolf – literally, the leader of the pack. And…
GIVEAWAY WINNERS! The FIVE lucky winners of a copy of “Fated” by S.G. Browne are… WINNER: Jennifer Taylor WINNER: Charlotte Riggio WINNER: Rachel Mccraith WINNER: Dan Caldon WINNER: James Spicer The TWO lucky winners of a copy of “Fated“ and “Breathers“ by S.G. Browne are… WINNER: Cara Fielder WINNER: Laura H Congratulations! To CLAIM YOUR PRIZE please fill out THIS FORM. Note: You have SEVEN (7) days to claim your prize from the date of this post. If you do not claim your prize within this time I will then choose another winner. Sorry…
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Hodder (Sept 2011) | Hardback, 420 pages Paranormal Romance | Urban Fantasy CAROLYN: There has been quite a lot of buzz about Daughter of Smoke and Bone so I’ve really been looking forward to reading this one. The Otherworld Taylor has created, named Elsewhere, is mysterious and intriguing and the characters are imaginative and fun. The angels are frightening but beautiful and the Chimaera strange and complex, and Karou is a fabulous heroine. As I read through each chapter, Daughter of Smoke and Bone…
Today I am very excited to welcome mystery author, Penny Warner to Book Chick City. Penny Warner has published over 50 books, including over a dozen party books. How To Host A Killer Party, is the first in a new mystery series featuring event planner, Presley Parker, and set on Treasure Island and Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay Area. Book two, How To Crash A Killer Bash, is set at the de Young Museum, and book three, How To Survive A Killer Seance, is set at the Winchester Mystery…
Relentless (Suspense Series #4) by Kaylea Cross Wild Rose Press (June 2010) | Ebook: 348 Pages Romantic Suspense Relentless is the second book in Kaylea Cross’s suspense series that I have read. Having picked up No Turning Back, book number three in the series, earlier in the year. Each of the books reference the different characters in the other and our two leads for Relentless are Rhys and Nev (Neveah), who were important characters in No Turning Back. But I still think you could pick this up as a stand-alone novel in…
GIVEAWAY WINNER! “Reckless“ by Cornelia Funke with signed book plate WINNER: Claudia Kruger Congratulations! To CLAIM YOUR PRIZE please fill out THIS FORM. Note: You have SEVEN (7) days to claim your prize from the date of this post. If you do not claim your prize within this time I will then choose another winner. Sorry to those of you who entered but didn’t win, but never fear for another giveaway will be coming soon!
Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling #2) by Nalini Singh | Gollancz (April 2010) Paperback, 332 pages | Paranormal Romance Visions of Heat is the second book in Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series. I loved the first book Slave to Sensation and although I very much enjoyed this instalment I found I didn’t like the heroine, Faith, as much as Sacha from the previous book. Faith seems a bit too weak, although she does try to be strong, and a little too cold. However, the hero, Vaughn, is deliciously dark and brooding. Faith NightStar is…
GIVEAWAY WINNERS! “Black Swan Rising“ & “The Watchtower“ by Lee Carroll (UK) WINNER: Lucinda McNultyWINNER: Nina @ Death, Books & Tea “Black Swan Rising“ & “The Watchtower“ by Lee Carroll (US/Canada) WINNER: Connie GarciaWINNER: Meredith Miller Congratulations! To CLAIM YOUR PRIZE please fill out THIS FORM. Note: You have SEVEN (7) days to claim your prize from the date of this post. If you do not claim your prize within this time I will then choose another winner. Sorry to those of you who entered but didn’t win, but never fear for another giveaway will be coming soon!
Hello everyone! Hope you’re all having a great weekend! I had most of the day to myself while the hubster was off playing golf – so you know what I did don’t you…READ!!! ;D As usual we have a great week lined up for you guys. As well as lots of reviews we have mystery writer, Penny Warner guest posting and giving away a copy of her latest novel! Also, Saturday is the first day of our annual ALL HALLOW’S EVE event!! Enjoy THIS WEEK ON BOOK CHICK CITY On…
How To Marry A Millionaire Vampire (Love At Stake #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks HarperCollins (2011) | Audiobook: 11h 35m Narrator: Suzanne Cypress | Paranormal Romance How To Marry A Millionaire Vampire is quite a mixed book. On one hand there are some very funny scenes that had me chuckling away, even if at times it border-lined on the silly. It is also compromised of some fantastic characters. Aside from our two main characters, you have a security team made up of highlander (yes all in kilts), vampires. Gregori, Roman’s head…
BBAW GIVEAWAY WINNERS! MYSTERY BUNDLE WINNER: Carla Sofia Lopes Ribeiro YA BUNDLE WINNER: Louise (Bunny_Hops) ROMANCE BUNDLE WINNER: Mary Preston YA BUNDLE WINNER: Fredamans Congratulations! To CLAIM YOUR PRIZE please fill out THIS FORM. Note: You have SEVEN (7) days to claim your prize from the date of this post. If you do not claim your prize within this time I will then choose another winner. Sorry to those of you who entered but didn’t win, but never fear for another giveaway will be coming soon!
On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It’s where we list all the books we desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post. If you want to know more click here. CAROLYN’S WISHLIST I LOVE this series and cannot wait for ‘Sacrificial Magic‘ – this series is just SO good…
Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2) by Ilona Andrews Gollancz (March 2010) Paperback, 260 pages Urban Fantasy Down in Atlanta, tempers – and temperatures – are about to flare… As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels has seen her share of occupational hazards. Normally, waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. Now Kate’s going to have to deal with problems on a much bigger scale: a divine…
“Thoughtful Ramblings” is a feature where we discuss bookish subjects. These posts are just our own thoughts about certain topics that may get us hot under the collar and we need a good rant or just things we want to share with fellow bloggers and readers. The Problem with Romance Covers I think it’s fair to say that the Romance genre has had a bit of revolution over the last few years. No longer associated with the sweeping generalisation that they are only read by middle age housewives. Paranormal Romance…
‘Where Stories Are Made‘ is a regular feature here at Book Chick City. It’s where an author takes us on a tour of their writing place, be it an office, coffee shop or park and tells us about their writing day in words and pictures. My guest today is urban fantasy author, Joseph Nassise… Eyes to See – Out OctRogue Angel: Tear of the Gods – Out Now Website | Goodreads | Twitter | Facebook I work a part-time job, so I write three days a week plus weekends. On the…
