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The VBC team is full of fans of Sierra Dean’s books. Her Rain Chaser series definitely got our attentions earlier this summer with the release of Thunder Road. We loved the concept of a full pantheon of gods and their human flunkies. It was super good, and we recommended it. (Be sure to read Beth’s full review for more non-spoiler-y details.) We’re thrilled for the sneak peek at the cover of the second... 
We know you’re crazy excited for the release of the new Jane Yellowrock book next week. And you should be, because we’re digging Shadow Rites (review coming soon). We already gave you a taste of it, so what more could we do? Oh, right, how about we talk about the new books from Faith Hunter set in the same world as Jane Yellowrock. The Soulwood novels will feel plenty familiar, and the first book Blood of... 
We love a good vampire book—there is a reason for the V in VBC, y’all—and Delilah S. Dawson delivers in her Blud series. She also gives dashes of darkness and clever gems that make the series so fun. Plus, the vampire in question here happens to be a ringmaster. He kind of demands attention, no? We’re excited for more Criminy and Tish in Wicked Ever After (Blud #4), which comes out October 5. So excited... 
We’re not ready to say goodbye to Secret McQueen, but the release of the eighth and final book is set for December 2014. Sierra Dean has always packed an emotional punch with this urban fantasy series, and from the tagline for A Secret to Die For—”No one is safe”—it looks like the final book will give us all the feelings. While I can’t share any snippets from the book just yet, I can give you this... 
Amanda Bonilla brings the kickass heroines. I loved her Shaede Assassin series (read reviews of Shaedes of Grey and Blood Before Sunrise). Now she’s on to a new urban fantasy series, and I’m pretty damn excited about it. The first book of her Sentry of Evil (!) series is called Vengeance Borne, and she was kind enough to give VBC dibs on revealing the cover art and back cover copy. Vengeance Borne will... 
We’re gearing up for the Alpha Showdown around here. This time next week we’ll be talking alphas, reasons they’re awesome and generally having a good time. We also have reviews of some epic books scheduled amid the Showdown melee. Hope you guys are as excited as we are. Tiny Tease from Nalini Singh We still don’t know who the main characters in Nalini Singh’s upcoming Psy/Changeling novel Heart of... 
Surprises are coming here at VBC. I have some new things in the works as we approach Alpha Showdown 2013 and come up on our three-year anniversary (when did that happen?). I hope you guys are enjoying the new voices here at VBC. We’re going to try to work in more backlist titles (as in books that have been out for a while). As always, if you have suggestions, let me know. You Could Be Reading New Richelle... 
Both Jo and I fell for Amanda Carlson’s debut Full Blooded. We’re not far from the release of the second Jessica McClain book Hot Blooded, but we’re all about looking forward here at VBC. That means we’re going to go ahead and ooh and aah over the badassery that is the cover art for the third book Cold Blooded. Allow me to share: Jessica arrives back in town to find her best friend missing and the most... 
We’re bringing Book Bits back to its regular Thursday slot. (Thanks for the feedback last week.) Let’s get to the good stuff. Shiny! Gena Showalter Cover Art Gena Showalter shared the cover for her next Lords of the Underworld series, The Darkest Craving. The book is set for release on July 30, 2013. Here’s the back-cover copy: Having endured weeks of torture in the bowels of hell, Kane wants nothing to... 
I have a treat for you guys today. Not only do I have your first look at the cover art for Jess Haines’ next H&W Investigations book Forsaken by the Others (and I do!), but also an epic giveaway with the chance at a couple book and signed goodies from Jess. (If you haven’t started the H&W series, you can read my review of Hunted by the Others and select it as your signed book prize if you win.) Ready to... 
