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I’m heading out to the Authors After Dark convention in New Orleans today. I even bought two cute new dresses for the occasion. I’m that kind of excited. There are a ton of perks to events like this. For me, it’s mostly about getting to spend time with some of my favorite online friends — authors and bloggers alike. Expect photos. However, it also means finally getting to meet favorite authors. At AAD, I... 
Soul Weaver (Wicked Kin #1) Hailey Edwards Published: August 7, 2012 (Grand Central) Purchase: Amazon Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Nathaniel is the Soul Weaver, the primary Harvester (a band of fallen angels), charged by hell to collect the souls of humanity’s worst. He walks the earth for thousands of years, reliving the twisted memories of the damned souls he collects, Nathaniel is on the... 
Biting Cold (Chicagoland Vampires #6) Chloe Neill Published: Aug. 7, 2012 (NAL) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Chelsea Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: This review is spoiler-free for the current novel, but assumes you’ve read the previous books. If you have yet to start the Chicagoland Vampires series, please start with my review of Some Girls Bite. I missed Ethan Sullivan. And after... 
Thirteen (Women of the Otherworld #13) Kelley Armstrong Published: July 24, 2012 (Penguin) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 Stars One of the things I’ve always thought was great about the Women of the Otherworld series is no matter who was the lead in a particular book, there were always enough cameos and information to know what was going on with previous... 
Rachel Vincent Talks Soul Screamers Spoilers I won’t embed the video here because of the spoilers, but if you’re up-to-date on the Soul Screamers series and missed Rachel Vincent’s live chat, never fear! The whole thing is posted online. It’s 70 minutes of Rachel talking all things Soul Screamers and answering questions (with lots of spoilers). Blurb for The Indigo Spell I am silly excited for the next... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for August 2012. All dates are U.S. and tentative. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy and YA is young adult. AUGUST 1 Blade Song by J.C. Daniels (Colbana Files #1) UF Plain Fear: Forbidden by Leanna Ellis... 
After taking your suggestions and turning the poll over to the awesome VBC readers, we have an August group read. Prepare to rush to your local bookseller to buy Biting Cold by Chloe Neill (or just pre-order like the cool kids). This is the first time we’ve had a group read that comes out the month we’re reading it. That speaks to just how excited VBC readers are to find out if Merit and Ethan can come... 
Hi, y’all! I’m excited to be visiting the Vampire Book Club today to talk about Demon Hunting in the Deep South, book 2 in the snarky paranormal series about demon hunters in Alabama. It’s the story of Ansgar, a frosty, emotionless demon hunter who melts like an ice cube on a hot July sidewalk when he meets shy, self-conscious Evie Douglass. Evie has spent most of her life trying to stay under the radar,... 
Gunmetal Magic (Kate Daniels #5.5) Ilona Andrews Published: July 31, 2012 (Ace) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note from VBC: This review assumes you’ve read the previous Kate Daniels novels, but does not provide any spoilers for this or earlier books. “Shut up,” he told me. “Promise me.” “I’m not promising shit,” he said. “I would die before I... 
Enemy Mine (L.O.S.T. #2) Karin Harlow Published: Aug. 2011 (Pocket) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars I like to start reviews off with a quote that signifies the depth of love between the hero and heroine. In this case, there isn’t one. For the entire novel, Karin Harlow weaves an emotional landscape full of heartbreak and life-altering love between the... 
