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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... 
Immortal Ever After (Argeneau #18) Lynsay Sands Published: Feb. 26, 2013 (Avon) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars VBC fans, Lynsay Sands has hit her stride again with the Argeneau novels in Immortal Ever After. Let there be a collective high five. I gave the last book The Lady is a Vamp four and a half stars because Jeanne Louise and Paul’s story was... 
Lynsay Sands knows how to write a romance that readers get wrapped up in. Today we have a special treat in seeing this love letter from Anders to Valerie, the hero and heroine of her upcoming book Immortal Ever After. (Character Love Letters always brings the romance, though.) The latest Argeneau book will release on Feb. 26, though you can pre-order it now. If you’re not current with the vampire romance... 
Did you really think we’d let February come and not get romantic? Please. For the third year in a row, VBC is hosting the Character Love Letters event. We talked nine stellar authors into having their characters write love letters to one another. Better yet, we’re giving away their books, too. Just who agreed to participate? Check out the author schedule: Feb. 4 – Chloe Neill Feb. 6 – Nina Berry Feb. 11 –... 
The Lady is a Vamp (Argeneau #17) Lynsay Sands Published: July 31, 2012 (Avon) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars There are certain moments of desperation you can only experience as a parent. I had that moment last year. My son had to have a biopsy for a suspicious lymph node (thankfully, benign). I knew in that moment that I would do anything to take... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for July 2012. All dates are U.S. and tentative. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy and YA is young adult. JULY 1 Angel Betrayed by Cynthia Eden (The Fallen #2) PNR Sin’s Dark Caress by Tracy O’Hara (Dark... ![Auction: PNR Prize Pack featuring Laurie London, Shiloh Walker, Lynsay Sands [Books Fighting Cancer]](http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1331297806l/12166748.jpg)
Seven paranormal romance books up for grabs, including signed books from favorites Laurie London and Lynsay Sands! Highest bidder will take home: Signed copy of Tempted by Blood by Laurie London A Vampire for Christmas anthology signed by author Laurie London Signed copy of Under the Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands First two Grimm’s Circle books (4 stories) from Shiloh Walker Character name in upcoming Heart... ![Auction: Avon Romance Prize Pack with signed books and character names from Jeaniene Frost, Lynsay Sands, Joss Ware & Pamela Palmer [Books Fighting Cancer]](http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1325986333l/12907355.jpg)
Avon, the division of HarperCollins that brings us all sorts of excellent paranormal romance, has banded a few authors together to offer up wonderful signed books and more. The highest bidder will take home all of this: Three signed books from Jeaniene Frost’s backlist (your choice of books!) Three signed books from Joss Ware’s backlist (your choice of books!) Signed copy of A Blood Seduction by Pamela... 
Under a Vampire Moon (Argeneau #16) Lynsay Sands Published: April 24, 2012 (Avon) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars FINALLY! The Argeneau novels by Lynsay Sands are incredibly entertaining. They bring a humorous bite (pun-intended) to the vampire romance genre. But they were beginning to be repetitive and one had to wonder exactly how many times we... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for April 2012. All dates are U.S. and tentative. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy and YA is young adult. APRIL 1 The Lingering Dead by J.N. Duncan (Deadworld #3) UF The Slayer by Theresa Meyers (Legend... 
