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Dangerously Charming (Broken Riders #1) Deborah Blake Published: Oct. 4, 2016 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it may contain spoilers for Deborah Blake’s Baba Yaga series. After the traumatic events that transpired between The... 
The Ferryman Institute Colin Gigl Published: Sept. 27, 2016 (Gallery Books) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Beth Rating (out of 5): 4 stars The mythical Ferryman, a mysterious figure named Charon, shepherds the dead across the River Styx. Legend has it that those who couldn’t pay the coin toll were left to wander... 
Black Magic Bayou (Genie McQueen #2) Sierra Dean Published: Oct. 5, 2016 (Sierra Dean) Purchase: Amazon Review source: copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Bayou Blues. It’s been a few... 
We’re super excited about Kerri Maniscalco’s Stalking Jack the Ripper. We like a good, creepy read now and then, and especially in October. (HALLOWEEN IS COMING! YAY!) Check out the blurb below and if Stalking Jack the Ripper is your jam, enter the contest below. We have a copy of the totally creeptastic book and an anatomical heart necklace for one lucky VBC reader. (All prizes compliments of JIMMY... 
Undead and Unwed (Undead #1) MaryJanice Davidson Published: March 2, 2004 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Elizabeth “Betsy” Taylor (she knows) didn’t think things could get worse after losing her job. That is, until the night she’s hit by a car and killed. If waking up in... 
From VBC HQ: We love Rachel Caine. (You should love her, too.) The Morganville Vampires series is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and you know we had to be a part of it. Rachel is here to talk about what makes it special, drop a few keywords for a scavenger hunt, and giveaway some sweet prizes. Morganville: The Fans It’s a funny thing. When I started writing Morganville Vampires, I really only expected... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for October 2016. All dates are U.S. and tentative. Also: Click the title of any book to visit the Amazon page for pre-order or purchase goodness. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy, SF is science fiction,... 
Immortal Nights (Argeneau #24) Lynsay Sands Published: Sept. 20, 2016 (Avon) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous books. For the last two years Abigail Forsyth has been taking care of her sick mother, who,... 
VBC’s first ever photo challenge! Here at Vampire Book Club we love hearing about the books you love, whether it’s in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter. But now we want to see them too! That’s right, this October we’re going to be hosting the #VBCOctoberChallenge over on Instagram! What better month to start than the most vampire-y (or witchy or were-y… you get the picture) of them all! Never done an... 
The Devil You Know (Morgan Kingsley #2) Jenna Black Published: July 29, 2008 (Dell) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Purchased Reviewed by: Jenn Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, The Devil Inside. At the end of The Devil Inside,... 
