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First, a huge thank you to everyone who donated, bid or spread the word about the Books Fighting Cancer charity auctions. Based on the receipts emailed to me (and I know many of you donated directly) and the Amazon commissions, the Books Fighting Cancer event raised $4,817 for the Barrow Neurological Institute and brain cancer research. Amazing. I was floored by the generosity and kindness of VBC readers... ![Auction: Romance Prize Pack featuring Meljean Brook, J.A. Saare, Thea Harrison, Jennifer Estep, more [Books Fighting Cancer]](http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1332699341l/13560468.jpg)
Steampunk, shifter and even contemporary romance novels fill this lot. Nine great romance titles from excellent authors in this Books Fighting Cancer auction. Highest bidder will take home: Signed U.K. copies of The Iron Duke and Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook Signed copies of Crimson Moon and Crimson Sunrise by J.A. Saare Signed copy of Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison Signed copy of Eternity and a Day by... ![Complete, Signed Set of Meljean Brook’s Guardians Series (7 books) [Books Fighting Cancer]](http://vampirebookclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/demonblood-152247_200x200.jpg)
We have all seven books in Meljean Brook’s Guardian series – engaging paranormal romance – signed by Meljean! Books, in reading order, are: Demon Angel Demon Moon Demon Night Demon Bound Demon Forged Demon Blood Demon Marked Donated by: Meljean Brook HOW TO BID In the comments section below, leave a message with the amount you are bidding (in U.S. dollars, please). Please only pledge an amount you are... 
It’s (finally!) the return of Book Bits. Did you miss your weekly dose of book news? (I actually really like writing these posts, so I’m thrilled to be back on schedule.) Books Fighting Cancer — Starting This Weekend at VBC This first Bit is actually a VBC heads-up! This weekend we’ll be having a HUGE fundraising event benefiting the Barrow Neurological Center. These are the people who did their best to... 
Before we get into the news, just a quick housekeeping bit. I changed my Twitter name. *gasp* So, if you’ve been following @VampBookClub, you’ll now see @ChelseaVBC popping up in your stream. Don’t worry. It’s still me. As we add more reviewers, etc., I thought it might be helpful to differentiate. Also, you can follow Candace — our new PNR reviewer — at @cpblackburn73. Cover reveal: Falling to Ash I’m a... 
Last week we talked about those heroines we’d never swap places with in a million years. Seriously, no one wants to take Katniss’ place. But a few of you emailed and tweeting asking who I would swap shoes with, figuratively speaking. This one is harder, actually, because I like such dark novels. So, I’ll give you one obvious choice and one where you’ll all think I’m wearing my crazy pants. Then, I want to... 
We’re gearing up for two fun things right now, readers: group read goodness and Character Love Letters. The former is rather straightforward. Next week we’re talking Street Magic and I need you to vote in the Feb. group read poll soon. The latter is made up of awesomeness, full details are coming, but you can get some insight into just what this Character Love Letters thing is right now. Cover reveal:... 
I’m not sure how to top yesterday’s post. There was Russian vampire goodness, but we must move forward. (But don’t forget to enter to win signed copies of the latest from both Jaye Wells and Kresley Cole.) In which Richelle explains Shadow Heir If you read my review of Richelle Mead’s final Dark Swan novel Shadow Heir, you know I liked it quite a bit but wasn’t at all pleased with the ending. There has... 
Last year, I listed 10 of the most delicious heroes from novels published that year. You guys liked it quite a bit. As such, I bit my lip and narrowed down the giant list to give you the Top 10 Swoon-Worthy Heroes from 2011 novels. To make my life easier, I excluded YA novels here because you’re all going to get nasty in the comments. (It’s OK, we’re all friends here.) Also, if you need more suggestions,... 
Heart of Steel (Iron Seas #2) Meljean Brook Published: Nov. 1, 2011 (Berkley Trade) Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Meljean Brook’s Heart of Steel is a straight-up adventure. Daring escapes, explosions, zombies, treasure hunting and one man’s quest to fall in love with the woman with a heart of steel. While Heart of Steel is set in the same world as The Iron Duke,... 
