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Wolf Gone Wild (Stay a Spell #1)Juliette CrossPublished: Jan. 14, 2020Purchase: AmazonReview source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Mateo is a werewolf who’s been unable for shift to several months. His wolf side, who calls himself Alpha, is getting increasingly frustrated and vocal about it. Matteo is convinced that he’s been... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for January 2020. 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. (Note: If you end up buying the book from one of these links, VBC will get a tiny bit of revenue to cover our overhead.) I’ve included... 
Demon Ensnared (Demon Enforcers #4)Jenn StarkPublished: Nov. 12, 2019 (Elewyn Publishing)Purchase at: AmazonReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for and honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this book will be spoiler free, it will reference events from its prequel series, if you haven’t yet started check out VBC’s review of Getting Wilde. Before 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 November 2019. 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. (Note: If you end up buying the book from one of these links, VBC will get a tiny bit of revenue to cover our overhead.) I’ve included... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for October 2019. 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, SF is science fiction,... 
Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy #4)Ilona AndrewsPublished: August 27, 2019 (Avon)Purchase at: AmazonReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for and honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it may mention previous events in the series. If you haven’t yet started, check out VBC’s review of Burn for Me. It’s nearing 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 August 2019. 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, SF is science fiction,... 
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 2019. 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, SF is science fiction, SFR... 
Sometimes you need a good book binge. It’s even better if it’s a sexy book binge, but then we may be biased. We’ve reviewed a couple books in Donna Grant’s Dark Warriors series, and our reviews are hooked. VBC reviewer Jill described the series as the Celtic version of Lords of the Underworld. Sound like your cup of tea? We’d like to start you on the series, so we’re offering one copy of the first novel... 
Getting Wilde (Immortal Vegas #1) Jenn Stark Published: Aug. 18, 2015 (Elewyn Publishing) Purchase: Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Sara Wilde has a mission: to protect those within the Community, namely the children whose psychic powers are just coming to fruition. She protects them from the Dark Magic... 
