Chelsea

Round 11: Adam Hauptman vs. Qhuinn [Alpha Showdown 2013]

Things are advancing in the Alpha Showdown 2013. We’ve hit the second tier of the event. Winners will start battling winners. Expect the stakes to be raised and the smack talk to increase. Both Adam and Qhuinn had to fight hard to win against the big-time alphas in their last rounds. Who will prevail this time? The shifter or the warrior vampire? Read the pitches, then make the call. Who should advance...

Candace

Early Review: Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler (Jane True #6)

Tempest Reborn (Jane True #6) Nicole Peeler Published: May 28, 2013 (Orbit) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars “Come back,” was all Anyan said, holding me even closer even as I knew he was letting me go.  “Come back to me, Jane.  And hurry…” I can not go into too much detail on this book, because it will spoil things for you. But I will...

Amy

Review: Written in Red by Anne Bishop (The Others #1)

Written in Red (The Others #1) Anne Bishop Published: March 5, 2013 (NAL) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Written in Red takes place in a modern, alternate reality where Others, or terra indigene, dominate over the humans. Luckily Anne Bishop provides a little “history of the world” introduction to explain things a little. The Others are the ruling...

Chelsea

Round 7: Curran vs. Holden [Alpha Showdown 2013]

It’s officially time for Alpha Showdown 2013!  You made your nominations and we have 16 of the most badass, alpha characters from urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels locked into the bracket. Only one will be named champion and today’s first bout is sure to end in a knockout. Round seven is sure to be a tough one. Last year’s champion Curran returns to battle Alpha Showdown newcomer...

Chelsea

Round 5: Adam Hauptman vs. Dragos Cuelebre [Alpha Showdown 2013]

It’s officially time for Alpha Showdown 2013!  You made your nominations and we have 16 of the most badass, alpha characters from urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels locked into the bracket. Only one will be named champion and today’s first bout is sure to end in a knockout. Round five is shifter time. Both Adam and Dragos know how to lead their people, but how will they fare in a fight?...

Chelsea

Round 4: Jane Yellowrock vs. Terrible [Alpha Showdown 2013]

It’s officially time for Alpha Showdown 2013!  You made your nominations and we have 16 of the most badass, alpha characters from urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels locked into the bracket. Only one will be named champion and today’s first bout is sure to end in a knockout. Round four is sure to be full of dirty fighting. How will enforcer Terrible take on Jane’s Beast? Who will come...

Chelsea

Review: Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #13)

Dead Ever After (Sookie Stackhouse #13) Charlaine Harris Published: May 7, 2013 (Ace) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Chelsea Rating (out of 5): 2.5 stars If I could use only one word to describe this final volume in the Sookie Stackhouse series, it would be meh. After the ruckus online about the ending of Charlaine Harris’ popular series, I was sure I’d finish this book...

Jo

Review: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (Naked Werewolf #1)

How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf #1) Molly Harper Published: Feb. 22, 2011 (Pocket Books) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars I love my dark and twisty urban fantasy, watching teenage emotions come head to head with the paranormal in YA or getting swept off my feet by alpha heroes in paranormal romance, but occasionally it’s nice to...

Mary

Review: Fury of Fire by Coreene Callahan (Dragonfury #1)

Fury of Fire (Dragonfury #1) Coreene Callahan Published: Feb. 14, 2012 (Montlake Romance) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Mary Rating (out of 5): 4 stars At first glance, Coreene Callahan’s Fury of Fire (Dragonfury #1) seems to meet all the requirements for your typical paranormal romance reader.  Hot-head alpha male: check.  Otherworldly abilities (in this case, dragon...

Jo

Review: Night Blade by J.C. Daniels (Colbana Files #2)

Night Blade (Colbana Files #2) J.C. Daniels Published: March 4, 2013 Purchase at: Amazon Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will refer to events in previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out our review of the first book Blade Song. Having spent her life running from a past that won’t leave her alone, Kit has...