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We’ve gone too long without a proper Book Bits post. (Did you miss it? Let me know, because your preferences do dictate content here at VBC.) To make up for the hiatus I’ve made the theme of this post kissing. Yep. You may swoon in three, two, one…
The Indigo Spell teaser trailers
I’m all sorts of excited about the next Bloodlines novel from Richelle Mead. Third books are her... 
I’ve had a higher-than-usual number of book recommendation requests on the VBC Facebook page and via Twitter of late. While I can, of course, just point you to the recommendations section, I decided to take a look at the most popular reviews here at VBC. Consider this post your quick access to the books reviews VBC readers found helpful.
TOP 10 MOST POPULAR
VBC REVIEWS
Dead Reckoning by Charlaine... 
Looky! It’s Rachel Morgan!
Kim Harrison shared the cover art for the next Hollows novel. The artwork for Ever After features our favorite witch/demon/badass Rachel Morgan in what sure looks like the Ever After. It’s set to release Jan. 22, 2013. The book is available for pre-order already.
Taste of Falling to Ash (that didn’t come out right…)
Karen Mahoney posted a nice snippet... 
It’s officially time for Alpha Showdown 2012! We’ve pulled together 16 of the most kickass characters from urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels and with your votes placed them into a NCAA-style bracket. Only one will be named champion.
Round one brings together a master vampire known for being ruthless with everyone except his wife and a witch who is not to be trifled with (she does have... 
A Perfect Blood (The Hollows #10)
Kim Harrison
Published: Feb. 21, 2012 (Harper Voyager)
Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon
Rating (out of 5): 2.5 stars – yeah, I know
Note: While this review is free of spoilers for A Perfect Blood, it does make reference to events in prior novels.
Right now you’re looking at that star rating and thinking what on earth happened. And that’s a... 
We’re gearing up for two fun things right now, readers: group read goodness and Character Love Letters. The former is rather straightforward. Next week we’re talking Street Magic and I need you to vote in the Feb. group read poll soon. The latter is made up of awesomeness, full details are coming, but you can get some insight into just what this Character Love Letters thing is right now.
Cover... 
I’m not sure how to top yesterday’s post. There was Russian vampire goodness, but we must move forward. (But don’t forget to enter to win signed copies of the latest from both Jaye Wells and Kresley Cole.)
In which Richelle explains Shadow Heir
If you read my review of Richelle Mead’s final Dark Swan novel Shadow Heir, you know I liked it quite a bit but wasn’t at all pleased... 
It’s that time again. I spent far too much time attempting to whittle down the 100+ books reviewed on VBC this year to the absolute best. So, as those Amazon and B&N gift cards start rolling in, just use this list as your shopping guide. I personally promise the extreme awesomeness of all the novels listed below.
Also, at the very end you’ll see the VBC Readers’ Choice winner (which... 
Looks like authors are getting the OK to reveal excerpts for Winter and Spring 2012 titles. Today we have tastes of new books from Shiloh Walker, Anya Bast and Rachel Vincent. Plus, Hollows is coming to TV and an edible version of Plants vs. Zombies.
Excerpt from Shiloh Walker’s The Departed
Sometimes Shiloh Walker makes us wait too long for the next book in the series (I’m totally talking... 
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. All dates are U.S. and tentative.
I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance and YA is young adult.
OCT. 1
The Goblin King by Shona Husk PNR
Unleashed by Sara Humphreys (The Amoveo Legend #1) PNR
OCT.... 
