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Chaos at VBC HQ has brought about another executive decision group read pick. Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid Chronicles are a bright example of urban fantasy done right. They’re funny. They’re engaging. They have a hero worthy of fanboy and fangirl love. Basically, you should be reading them. The fourth novel Tricked comes out later this month, which makes April a great time to start up the series. If you have... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for April 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. APRIL 1 The Lingering Dead by J.N. Duncan (Deadworld #3) UF The Slayer by Theresa Meyers (Legend... 
My Lord Vampire (Immortal Rogues #1) Alexandra Ivy Published: 2003 (Zebra), re-released in Feb. 2012 (Zebra) Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars “I would ask you to believe that there are mysteries in the world that are not easily explained. Mysteries that defy logic.” “Mysteries such as you?” she charged. “Yes.” My first thought before beginning... 
Before we jump into newsy goodness, a quick reminder that there is still time to nominate your favorite characters for the 2012 Alpha Showdown. Also, I have no problem with you rallying for your favorite characters and encouraging others to vote for them. The top 16 alphas with the most nominations make the bracket. So, you know, hustle. The sexy is locked up for Lord’s Fall Thea Harrison shared the cover... 
We don’t do Waiting on Wednesday very often here at VBC. However, with so many epic releases yesterday, we figure you’re in a book coma today. (Did you read Lover Reborn or Sacrificial Magic first?) As such, we’re going to use today’s blog post to look at something awesome: Insurgent. There’s a reason Veronica Roth’s debut Divergent made our Best Books of 2011 list, and you can bet we’ll pre-order its... 
[Note from VBC: We’re very lucky to have Kelly from Reading the Paranormal on the blog again today. This time she’s reviewing some steampunk goodness for VBC.] The Doomsday Vault (Clockwork Empire #1) Steven Harper Published: Nov. 2011 (Roc) Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Review by: Kelly from Reading the Paranormal There are a couple of things you need to know... ![Terrible Fever Symptoms [Updated for Sacrificial Magic]](http://vampirebookclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/terriblefever-sm-300x135-11126_200x135.jpg)
Before the release of the third Downside Ghosts novel, we determined the symptoms of Terrible Fever. We were waiting on the third book, City of Ghosts, wondering if we’d get more of the surprising hero. And, oh man, did we. But now that readers are so in love with Terrible the fever only gets worse. As such, we’re here to help you diagnose your Terrible Fever, now with more symptoms. Not only did you... 
Kindling the Moon (Arcadia Bell #1) Jenn Bennett Published: June 28, 2011 (Pocket) Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Why did I wait so long to read this book? Really. Kindling the Moon has quick writing, a heroine who can kick ass but is still learning about herself and a hero who sure tries to steal the show. It’s a great read from cover to cover. Arcadia Bell is a... 
Read the first chapter of The Golden Lily Looking forward to more from Richelle Mead? Yeah, of course we are! Shelf Life just posted a Q&A with the author and the first chapter of the second Bloodlines novel The Golden Lily. And, yep, we’re ready for more. If you didn’t give Bloodlines a go, read our review. See the full cover for Vicki Pettersson’s The Taken I’m pretty excited to read Vicki Petterson’s... 
I write supernatural crime fiction, commonly put on the shelves as urban fantasy. Most of you who read the blog here are quite familiar with the genre. Frequently, the themes run toward the heroines and the heroes, who the favorites are, why they kick ass, and who the preferred choice would be to hop into bed with. Chelsea mentioned that villains do not get much air time here, so I figured that would make... 
