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Things are advancing in the Alpha Showdown 2013. We’ve hit the second tier of the event. Winners will start battling winners. Expect the stakes to be raised and the smack talk to increase. Both alphas this round pulled out last-minute wins in earlier battles. Christian eked ahead of original Prince of Darkness Vlad while Jane Yellowrock managed to defeat our favorite enforcer Terrible. Read the pitches,...
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 four is sure to be full of dirty fighting. How will enforcer Terrible take on Jane’s Beast? Who will come out alive?... 
Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock #1) Faith Hunter Published: July 2009 (ROC) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Jane Yellowrock is a Skinwalker, possessing the power to shift into any animal’s form. She is the only one of her kind to her knowledge and guards her secret fiercely. Raised in a children’s home from the age of 12, she has no recollection of her time... 
Update: In the poll excitement, we left off important information. The poll closes at 11:59 p.m. EST Oct. 1. Sorry for any confusion. It’s almost October. That means it’s time for a new group read pick (and Halloween). You can still hit up the discussion threads about Nalini Singh’s Slave to Sensation or read my review of the paranormal romance if you’re on the border about reading it. (Expect the sexy.)... 
Oh, it’s a new year and that means new books. Giveaways celebrating new releases dominate this week’s roundup. First and foremost, we’re giving away a signed copy of Andrea Cremer’s Nightshade. This book is amazing. We promise. Contest is open to U.S. and Canada addresses. Enter by Jan. 24. Five copies of Syrie James’ Nocturne are up for grabs on Goodreads. Be sure to enter by Jan. 16. Open to U.S. and... 
