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A couple weeks ago I joked on Twitter that I was in need of a book boyfriend Advent calendar. There was quite a bit of “yes, please!” from others, but no one could find a good one. Clearly, this was up to me. So, to make the chaotic holiday season a little more fun and a lot more sexy, we’re going to feature a book boyfriend every day for the next 25 days. That’s right. Welcome to VBC’s 25 Days of Book... 
Grave Phantoms (Roaring Twenties #3) Jenn Bennett Published: May 5, 2015 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free it may include references from previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
Grim Shadows (Roaring Twenties #2) Jenn Bennett Published: June 3, 2014 (Berkley Sensation) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it may make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for May 2014. All dates are U.S. and tentative. Also: Click the title of any book to visit the Amazon page* for pre-order or purchase goodness. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy and YA is young adult. JUNE... 
Bitter Spirits (Roaring Twenties #1) Jenn Bennett Publisher: Jan. 7, 2013 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Set amid the bootleggers and speakeasies of 1920s San Francisco, Bitter Spirits delves straight into the action. Spiritual medium Aida Palmer is summoned to the aid of... 
From VBC’s Chelsea: We’ve covered the best books of 2013, but we’re ready to look forward here at VBC. There are so many wonderful reads waiting for us in 2014. To help you get excited for new books, we’re going to post our reviewers’ most anticipated 2014 books. Add your favorites in the comments. Jo goes for the best urban fantasy, FYI. (See Amy’s, Krista’s, Amanda’s, Mary’s, Amber’s and Candace’s... 
Binding The Shadows (Arcadia Bell #3) Jenn Bennett Published: May 28, 2013 (Pocket Books) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Krista Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars In Kindling the Moon Jenn Bennett created a standout urban fantasy heroine in Arcadia Bell. The sequels have only cemented Bennett as a must read on my instant buy list. From page one of Binding the... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for May 2013. All dates are U.S. and tentative. Also: Click the title of any book to visit the Amazon page for pre-order or purchase goodness. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy and YA is young adult. MAY 2... ![Auction: Signed books from Jenn Bennett, chance to be Lon’s ex [Books Fighting Cancer]](http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1317419212l/11476593.jpg)
I have to admit, this prize tempts me already. If you’ve read any of Jenn Bennett’s Arcadia Bell books, you know the hero Lon is absolutely delicious. And now you have the chance to say you were with him when… Highest bidder will take home: Signed copy of Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett Signed copy of Summoning the Night by Jenn Bennett Named at Lon’s ex-girlfriend in an upcoming Arcadia Bell novella... ![Breaking out of a reading rut [H&H]](http://vampirebookclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/HandHsidebar-14580_200x200.jpg)
I was lucky in this last month to have a couple books that reinvigorated my reading habit. As you know, I went on a little shifter romance bender a week ago. And before that I was head-over-heels for Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennet. (The sequel comes out today, and is coming up quickly on my review to-read pile.) As such, I picked four books to break my genre-reading friends out of any reading rut. One... 
