I’m very pleased to welcome author Katie Reus to the blog today. Katie’s new paranormal romance series, Moon Shifter, begins with Alpha Instinct, which was released this February by Signet Eclipse. Katie is also the author of many romantic suspense novels including Deadly Obsession. Please give her a warm welcome. Thank you so much to Carolyn for letting me hang out here today! Since today’s topic is ‘Top 10 Favorites’ I knew exactly what my list would be about. Food. If you know me, that’s probably not a big surprise….
Queenie’s Brigade by Heather Massey Red Sage Publishing (July 2011) | Kindle, 114 pages Sci-Fi Romance Guest Reviewer: Grete Evans I liked that the connection with Captain Michael Drake was established straight away, from the memories of his past to the nightmare he now finds himself in. As a character he had all the things that hold my attention – integrity, determination, and the will to survive, not just for himself but for his crewmates as well. Queenie was a harder sell for me and I think that was mainly down to…
I have many series on my shelves which I haven’t even dipped into yet, and I am certain I will keep adding more. Although I do enjoy the stand alone novel, I especially love a series. I enjoy getting to know the characters further than just one book allows and the characters become my friends – to escape into their world just for a little while is a real pleasure. Once a month I will be spotlighting a series, just so we can add more books to our ever growing…
LIVING DEAD IN DALLAS (Sookie Stackhouse #2) by Charlaine Harris PUBLISHER: Gollancz RELEASE DATE: 2009 FORMAT: Paperback, 279 pages GENRE: Urban Fantasy Waiting tables, sweeping floors, reading minds and solving mysteries for the undead. It’s all in a day’s work for Sookie… Cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse is on a streak of real bad luck. First, her co-worker gets murdered and no one seems to care. Then Sookie is attacked – and poisoned – late one night by some weird and apparently mythical beast. She only survives because the local vampires roll…
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 As you may well know by now, I’m a huge fan of angels/archangels, so when I…
‘Debut Author Spotlight’ is a new feature here on Book Chick City. We will be showcasing a debut author each fortnight from the genres of horror, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. We will give you all the relevant book information as well as an insight into the ‘author behind the book’. This month’s spotlight is on debut author… Sara Grant Sara Grant is an American living in the UK. Born and raised in Washington, Indiana, Sara graduated from Indiana University with degrees in journalism and psychology, and later earned a master’s degree…
SINS OF THE ANGELS (Grigori Legacy #1) by Linda Poitevin PUBLISHER: ACE RELEASE DATE: 27th September 2011 FORMAT: Paperback, 336 pages GENRE: Urban Fantasy A detective with a secret lineage. An undercover Hunter with a bullet-proof soul. And a world made to pay for the sins of an angel… Homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis answers to no one. Especially not to the new partner assigned to her in the middle of a gruesome serial killer case—a partner who is obstructive, irritatingly magnetic, and arrogant as hell. Aramael is a Power—a hunter of the…
Welcome to Claire Ashgrove’s ‘Chivalry Never Dies’ Blog Tour! The Symbolism of the Serpents In IMMORTAL HOPE, the seraphs are identified by an ancient arm torq, crafted in the shape of a double-headed serpent. I very rarely ever discuss anything that happens during the editing stages, but I want to share a summary of my editor’s remarks on her initial pass of the book. It went pretty much along the lines of “huh? Snakes are a symbol of evil.” Well, the twist was rather intentional. But it wasn’t a situation…
Happily Never After by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress #1.5) Avon Books (July 2011) Ebook, 106 Pages Paranormal Romance Happily Never After is a paranormal romance set in the Night Huntress world. But if you’re looking for an extra Cat and Bones story you’ll be disappointed. Cat is not in the story at all and Bones is in about two scenes. Instead Bones’ vampire friend Chance is the lead in the story. The book begins with a rather cool old lady called Greta asking Bones for help. Help it turns out for…
‘Cover Crush’ is a regular feature here at BCC. We love covers – they’re the first thing that catches our eye and will be the primary reason we pick up a book. This feature is where we highlight gorgeous covers of books we’ve seen either around the blogosphere or at the bookshop. These posts run sporadically, as soon as we see a cover we love, we’ll post it! CAROLYN’S COVER CRUSH I am loving this series, and I love all the UK covers so far and this one is no exception….
Title: The Spirit Rebellion (The Legend Of Eli Monpress #2)Author: Rachel AaronPublisher: Brilliance Audio IncAudiobook Publication Date: Sept 2010Audiobook: 11 hrs & 55 minsNarrator: Luke DanielsGenre: FantasySource: Own Copy Reviewed by Laura Amazon UK | US SUMMARY: Eli Monpress is brilliant. He’s incorrigible. And he’s a thief. He’s also still at large, which drives Miranda Lyonette crazy. While she’s been kicked out of the Spirit Court, Eli’s had plenty of time to plan his next adventure. But now the tables have turned, because Miranda has a new job — and an opportunity to capture a certain thief. Things…
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 found out about this book when the author emailed requesting a review (which I accepted…
‘Debut Author Spotlight’ is a new feature here on Book Chick City. We will be showcasing a debut author each month from the genres of horror, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. We will give you all the relevant book information as well as an insight into the author. This month’s spotlight is on young adult author… Veronica Rossi Veronica Rossi’s debut novel, UNDER THE NEVER SKY, will be published in over twenty international markets, starting on January 3rd 2012 in the United States. Film rights to the trilogy have been optioned…
Fatal Affair (Fatal #1) by Marie Force Carina Press (June 2010) | Ebook, 294 Pages Romantic Suspense I read Everyone Loves A Hero by Marie Force last year and really loved it, so I was really looking forward to picking up Fatal Affair. It’s a different genre, romantic suspense and it’s also the beginning of a new series following Detective Sergeant Sam Holland and Nick Cappuano. Nick, best friend and chief of staff to Senator John O’Connor, walks in on him one morning to find he has been brutally murdered. Sam is…
I’m pleased to welcome author Nadia Lee to the blog today. The Last Slayer is the first book in Nadia’s new urban fantasy series, The Heartstone Trilogy, published by Carina Press. So, please give a warm welcome to Amanda. A lot of authors treat themselves for meeting certain milestones, such as finishing a book, publishing a book, etc. I have “rewarded” myself a few times as well. And these are some of my favorites. 10. Sleeping in. The extra hour or two of sleep really perks me up for the…
