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A Note from Chelsea / VBC: All the suggested poolside reading lists we see online point to cheeky contemporary novels or lighthearted romps. Well, at VBC we know there are plenty of books featuring paranormal elements, badass heroines and sexy heroes that are perfect for reading out under the sun. So, of course, we’ve decided to do our own Beach Reads picks. Each Friday for the next several weeks, we’ll... 
A Note from Chelsea / VBC: All the suggested poolside reading lists we see online point to cheeky contemporary novels or lighthearted romps. Well, at VBC we know there are plenty of books featuring paranormal elements, badass heroines and sexy heroes that are perfect for reading out under the sun. So, of course, we’ve decided to do our own Beach Reads picks. Each Friday for the next several weeks, we’ll... ![Round 5: Adam Hauptman vs. Dragos Cuelebre [Alpha Showdown 2013]](http://vampirebookclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/VBC-HomeofAlphaShowdown-67822_200x200.jpg)
It’s officially time for Alpha Showdown 2013! You made your nominations and we have 16 of the most badass, alpha characters from urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels locked into the bracket. Only one will be named champion and today’s first bout is sure to end in a knockout. Round five is shifter time. Both Adam and Dragos know how to lead their people, but how will they fare in a fight? Who’s the... 
I kicked myself for waiting so long to start Thea Harrison’s Elder Races series. Dragon Bound was an excellent read. The whole VBC team is on board with the series, and Candace got extra swoony for Khalil in her review of Oracle’s Moon. She’s not the only one. Courtney from Literary Escapism tapped Khalil as her book boyfriend for Character Love Letters. Who’s your favorite Elder Races hero? My charming... 
Lord’s Fall (Elder Races #5) Thea Harrison Published: Nov. 6, 2012 (Berkley) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars I’ve faced monsters and demons and nightmares that most people have never heard of, but you have always scared me the most. We might make a list of pretty words that we can call each other or use for our relationship, but I don’t feel pretty... 
Storm’s Heart (Elder Races #2) Thea Harrison Published: Aug. 2011 (Berkley Sensation) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review is spoiler-free, it does assume you have read the first in the series. After reading Chelsea’s review of Dragon Bound, I decided it was high time I bumped it up to the top of my TBR pile (it’s also this month’s VBC... 
As happens from time-to-time here at VBC, I’m making an executive decision. We’ve had Thea Harrison’s Dragon Bound in the group read poll several times, and it always just misses being selected. Well, I had it on my physical to-read shelf for a long time. I quit waiting and finally read the book last month and Oh My God it was fantastic. In the interest of good reading everywhere, I’ve decided to make... 
Dragon Bound (Elder Races #1) Thea Harrison Published: May 2011 (Berkley Sensation) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Chelsea Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Lately I’ve been trying to make time for the highly recommended books on my to-read shelf. The ones I bought on a friend’s recommendation and then got so busy with new review books that I didn’t sit down and, you know, read them. The... 
It’s Independence Day in the United States. Typically, this is celebrated by eating foods cooked on a grill and enjoying fireworks. (And probably also complaining about how hot and/or sticky it is outside and trying to find the bug spray in your purse.) But this is Vampire Book Club. I can’t show you pretty explosions in the sky. I can however, recommend five heroes from books released in 2012 who will... ![Auction: Signed copy of Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison [Books Fighting Cancer]](http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327192039l/11458578.jpg)
VBC reviewer Candace gave Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison five stars and said: “Oracle’s Moon has hands-down one of the best sex scenes I have ever read.” (Read the full review) And you can have a signed copy. Do I really need to convince you to bid here? Highest bidder will take home: Signed copy of Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison A chance to read “one of the best sex scenes” while helping to fight cancer.... 
