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Archangel’s Blade (Guild Hunter #4) Nalini Singh Published: Sept. 6, 2011 (Berkley) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars I have had Archangel’s Blade on my shelf for months. And I put off reading it purposefully. It wasn’t my typical series anxiety where I’m all “oh, please don’t screw this up” but hesitation. I wasn’t head-over-heels for the last Guild Hunter novel. It... 
Angels’ Flight (Guild Hunter collection) Nalini Singh Published: Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4 stars “I would fly our child wherever she needed to go…I have no need to build empires and dynasties. I only want to build a home with you.” Nalini Singh became the second writer to make me cry with an anthology in Angels’ Flight. (The first was Jeaniene... 
Did you miss Book Bits? I had to stop doing them in February due to the chaos surrounding a death in the family. However, you had Character Love Letters to keep you warm, right? Well, I’m back and catching up on all the book excerpts – Jeaniene Frost! J.A. Saare! — and such. So, Book Bits is back on Thursdays as usual from here on out. Did someone say Vlad? I’m not the only one incredibly excited for... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, we’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for September. All dates are U.S. and tentative. We’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance and YA is young adult. SEPTEMBER 1 The Kingdom of Gods by N.K. Jemisin (The Inheritance Trilogy #3) Fantasy SEPTEMBER 6 Archangel’s... 
This week we got two deleted scenes from YA novels featuring kissing — and more for the Jace/Clary scene — plus news on upcoming books from Jeaniene Frost, Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, P.C. and Kristin Cast and even a little video to make your day (compliments of the lovely Tessa Dare). Enjoy! Cover tease for next The Hollows novel I really loved Pale Demon, and the end left things wide open for Kim... 
For those who missed it last Thursday, I’ve started blogging over at Heroes & Heartbreakers. So far I’ve just been talking about True Blood and my fascination with Alexander Skarsgard. It doesn’t change anything here at VBC, just wanted to let you know I’ll be popping up over there to talk sexy men and such. L.A. Banks has passed away If you missed the news on Tuesday, author L.A. Banks has passed away... 
Magic will crackle as we see archangel Raphael from Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series step up to take on powerhouse Kate Daniels from Ilona Andrews’ series. Both know how to take down large numbers of assailants, but who will emerge when it’s one-on-one? Your votes decide. You can get a refresher on just what this Alpha Showdown thing is here, but a key point to remember: Each poll is open for only 48...
Both alphas in this round hold positions of power. They’re political beasts (one more so than the other, as pointed out below). And they both have a thing for feisty mortals. Today we put the Viking vampire Eric Northman (played most excellently on HBO’s True Blood by Swedish deliciousness Alexander Skarsgard) in the ring with powerful archangel Raphael. Two bloggers have done the hard work for you and... 
Well, damn. To say you guys liked the YA love interest poll would be a complete understatement (you can vote here). Heated debates over Russian God Dimitri from Vampire Academy and our snarky boy Jace from The Mortal Instruments laced the comments. Also, you really loved hating on Team Edward. As a matter of fact, to the commenter Emelia who left quite possibly my favorite comment ever, email me. I will... 
(Ed. note: Our giveaway for Archangel’s Consort is now closed. The winner will be announced on Dec. 30.) Archangel’s Consort (Guild Hunter #3) Nalini Singh Published: Jan. 25, 2011 (Berkley Sensation) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars You want more Raphael? Nalini Singh delivers plenty of our unapologetic alpha hero in Archangel’s Consort. Readers will love seeing him... 
