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Shadow and Ice (Gods of War #1) Gena Showalter Published: Oct. 23, 2018 (HQN) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars While on an adventurous getaway in the artic Vale London and her foster sister, Nola, become separated from their guide. They end up stumbling upon a centuries-long battle... 
We’ve talked about the essential urban fantasy books and our favorite new UF books, so it’s about time we talked about the vampires, demons, and shifters that make paranormal romance. This is not my list of the all-time best paranormal romances. These ten titles are the ones that have had significant influence on the subgenre and the ones every paranormal fan has read—whether they loved it or hated... 
It’s been too long since Win It Wednesday brought the sexy. Sorry about that. Today, though, we’re bringing vampires. Carpathians, to be exact. Avon has a new cover for Dark Challenge from Christine Feehan’s Carpathian series (aka the “Dark” books), and we have a copy for one lucky VBC reader. This one is steamy, y’all. So prepare yourselves. ABOUT DARK CHALLENGE Julian Savage was golden. Powerful. But... 
Midnight Wolf (Shifters Unbound #11) Jennifer Ashley Published: April 24, 2018 (Berkeley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Average Rating (out of 5): 3.5 Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it may refer to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Pride... 
The Emerald Lily (Vampire Blood #4) Juliette Cross Published: Jan. 29, 2018 (Entangled) Purchase: 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 boooks. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, The Black Lily. So... 
Heart on Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #3) Amanda Bouchet Published: Jan. 2, 2018 (Sourcebooks Casablanca) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 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... 
We know you love the Dark Kings series. Who doesn’t love alpha dragons? Donna Grant offers pure paranormal romance goodness, and her latest novella in the Dark Kings series was released yesterday. If you haven’t already grabbed a copy, we’re here to give you a peek inside. We have an exclusive excerpt from Dragon Burn just for VBC readers. Additionally, if you keep on scrollin’, you’ll find links to other... 
Sophia (Vampires in America #4) D.B. Reynolds Published: Jan. 19, 2014 (ImaJinn Books) Purchase: Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Kris Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Raphael. A brutal murder and assault in the Pacific Northwest brings... 
Spellbinder (Moonshadow #2) Thea Harrison Published: Jul. 18, 2017 (Thea Harrison) 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. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
The Way You Bite Zoe Forward Published: July 3, 2017 (Entangled) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 3 stars Vampires and werewolves have been unofficially at war in America for years. As the daughter of the head vampire, Veterinarian Vee Scarpa is forbidden from assisting the enemy. But... 
