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Prince of Shadows Rachel Caine Published: Feb. 4, 2014 (NAL) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Everyone knows the story of Juliet and her Romeo. Rachel Caine explores further into the world of Montagues and Capulets with Romeo’s cousin Benvolio taking up the story from his POV. And what of fair Rosaline, the love that Romeo... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for February 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.... 
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 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.... 
Halloween is kind of a big thing at VBC headquarters, and sometimes that means reading something spooktacular. If you’re itching for a good collection of urban fantasy and horror, I highly suggest reading the Carniepunk anthology. So much so that we’re having a giveaway today. I have one copy of Carniepunk signed by authors Jaye Wells, Mark Henry and Nicole Peeler. In addition to their awesome stories,... 
Working Stiff (Revivalist #1) Rachel Caine Published on April 2, 2011 (Roc) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Borrowed from my local library Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5 stars): 3.5 stars It’s pretty widely accepted that zombies are shuffling, shambling creatures that feast on brains and have no capability for higher thought. So calling Bryn Davis a zombie wouldn’t technically... 
Devil’s Bargain (Red Letter Days #1) Rachel Caine Published: Oct. 5, 2012 (Mira) (Originally published in 2005) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 3 stars What would you do if you were given an opportunity that seems too good to be true? That is the choice that faces ex-police detective Jazz Callender. When her partner is convicted of murder,... 
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... 
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 2012. 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.... 
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 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. MAY 1 Bitterblue by Kristin Cashmore (Graceling Realm #3) YA Black Dawn by Rachel Caine (Morganville... 
It’s that time again. As much fun as we had with Spider’s Bite, it’s time to vote for next month’s read. After putting the word out on Twitter and Facebook, I narrowed the list down to six recommendations — OK, I put Blood Rights in there because I want to talk more about it. I have no shame. If you’re not familiar with the books, blurbs and links for more info, etc. follow the poll (if you’re viewing on... 
