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Have you stuck a toe in the paranormal romance waters and found yourself wanting to sink to its depths? It’s understandable. There’s a brilliant escapism with paranormal romance. The swooning is there, as you expect, but most everything is on a grander scale. The alpha males are turned up to eleven, thanks to their non-human status. The black moments involve fighting against one’s nature and/or being... 
Archangel’s Viper (Guild Hunter #10) Nalini Singh Published: Sept. 26, 2017 (Berkley) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Copy received from publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Chelsea Rating (out of 5): 5 stars When Archangel’s Enigma hit my Kindle a couple years ago, I was convinced it was my new favorite Guild Hunter book. Naasir was so other, and Andi complemented... 
Silver Silence (Psy-Changeling Trinity #1) Nalini Singh Published: Jun. 13, 2017 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the Psy-Changeling series. If you haven’t started that series yet,... 
Note from VBC HQ: It’s Throwback Week at VBC, and we’re highlighting some of your favorite reviews from VBC. We all love Nalini Singh, and this review of Wild Embrace was one of the top 5 most read reviews on VBC this year. Did you pick up Wild Embrace? What did you think? Wild Embrace (Psy-Changeling #15.5) Nalini Singh Published: Aug. 23, 2016 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source:... 
Archangel’s Heart (Guild Hunter #9) Nalini Singh Published: Nov. 1, 2016 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Angels’ Blood.... 
Angels’ Blood (Guild Hunter #1) Nailini Singh Published: March 3, 2009 (Berkley Sensation) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jannelle Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Elena Deveraux is a vampire hunter in an alternate version of modern day New York City. Her job is to track and capture vampires that have attempted escape from their Archangel makers. In Singh’s world,... 
Allegiance of Honor (Psy-Changeling #15) Nalini Singh Published: June 14, 2016 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review is spoiler free, it does reference events in previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
The Alpha Showdown is underway, and already proving to be a good one. There’s stiff competition this year, just look at the bracket! This isn’t Kate Daniels’s first time in the Alpha Showdown, while Naasir is a newcomer. Both are mighty, but only one can emerge the victor. Who will advance in the Alpha Showdown, though? We’ve lined up excellent bloggers to fill you in on why each alpha deserves to...
I spent last week in Las Vegas for the RT Booklover’s Convention. It was wonderful to be surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of people who love genre fiction the way the team at VBC does. Authors and readers talking about what’s next in romance and urban fantasy. It’s not often enough I sit at a bar and fall into a debate about tropes, but it sure happens at RT. I’ll do a full roundup soon, but Nalini... 
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... 
