Chelsea

Exclusive James R. Tuck Short Story and Giveaway: Twas the Fright Before Christmas

[From VBC: There are few things cooler than getting an awesome short story in my email from James R. Tuck. Get your Christmas fright on with the exclusive short below, then enter for your chance to win James' Blood and Bullets, which will release on Feb. 7, 2012.] TWAS THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS A Deacon Chalk: Occult Bounty Hunter short by James R. Tuck THERE WERE STILL TWO OATMEAL COOKIES LEFT but my...

Chelsea

Best new holiday-themed vampire romance stories

Since it’s unlikely we’ll find vampires under the tree this year — wait, do you know a guy? — I’ve rounded up the primo holiday-themed vampire romance tales hitting shelves this year. Everything from sweet and romantic to steamy and intense is included in the roundup. The Christmas vampire story recommended reading list is up over at Heroes & Heartbreakers and includes...

Chelsea

Bite Before Christmas scavenger hunt

Update: The correct answer is St Louis Cemetery Number One, and our winner is Amy C.! Thanks to all who entered. VBC can’t help but be excited for The Bite Before Christmas with holiday-themed vampire tales from Jeaniene Frost and Lynsay Sands. We know as firm lovers of all things vampire and sexy, you want in on this, too. The book releases tomorrow, but right now you have the chance to win a $25...

Chelsea

Sexy vampires and Christmas with Laurie London, Caridad Pineiro, Michele Hauf, Alexis Morgan

Thanks, Chelsea and Vampire Book Club, for hosting the first stop on our #VampXmas blog tour! It’s always fun to talk vampires with you and your readers. All four authors of the anthology, A Vampire for Christmas, which is out in print tomorrow (digital on November 1), are answering the same question about our stories. Stay tuned at the end for a chance to win a cool prize package. How did you...

Chelsea

Our Holiday Haul

If I ever needed proof my family knows I read a lot of paranormal and fantasy books, the gifts I opened on Christmas Day covered it. Nine books from five different people. See for yourself: (Not pictured was book No. 9, a gluten-free cookbook. Unrelated, I made the most awesome peanut butter chocolate chip cookies this weekend and some damn good gluten-free pumpkin muffins. Very proud of this.) For those...

Chelsea

Character Christmas wishlists (and international giveaway)

We’re feeling the holiday spirit here at Vampire Book Club. Family’s in town. There are delicious foods in the kitchen. To add to our Christmas celebration, we asked some of our favorite authors to share what goodies would top their characters’ wishlists. Some are practical, others hilarious. All will make you smile this Christmas Eve. Nicole Peeler on JANE TRUE 1) New Converse 2) Gift...