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We’ve entered the fourth year of VBC this month. (Our anniversary was a couple weeks ago, but we were a little caught up in the Alpha Showdown.) We’re going to celebrate this momentous occasion by giving away a bunch of books. It’s kind of what we do.
Before I get to the giveaways—yes, plural—I want to thank VBC’s readers. More than 450,000 people visited Vampire Book Club in... 
In the Forests of the Night (Den of Shadows #1)
Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Published: Feb. 2, 2000 (Laurel Leaf)
Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon
Review Source: Purchased
Reviewed by: Amber
Rating (out of 5): 4 stars
Three hundred years ago, Rachel was human. She had a loving father, a cherished twin, and a little sister. She went to church regularly and worried about her brother in his darkest moments.... 
Nameless (Tale of Beauty and Madness #1)
Lili St. Crow
Published: April 4, 2013 (Razorbill)
Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon
Reviewed by: Krista
Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars
Lili St. Crow’s dark style lends itself perfectly to this reinterpretation of Snow White. I was drawn into Nameless from the first page and glued until the last.
The story begins with our Snow being found during a snowstorm in... ![Round 11: Adam Hauptman vs. Qhuinn [Alpha Showdown 2013]](http://vampirebookclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/VBC-HomeofAlphaShowdown-216x300-28337_200x200.jpg)
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...
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.
Ryodan dominated the first round of the Showdown. Taking out Mercy Thompson with the power you’d expect from one of the Nine. How will he fare against the cunning Ethan Sullivan, who already bested stellar... ![Round 8: Reyes Farrow vs. Trehan Daciano [Alpha Showdown 2013]](http://vampirebookclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/VBC-HomeofAlphaShowdown-67822_200x200.jpg)
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 eight brings the son of Satan against one mighty vampire. Will Darynda Jones’ Reyes be able to take down...
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...
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 six puts vampire against vampire. The Viking vampire from Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse series is...
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 three offers two very different princes. A vampire of legend with a penchant for fire finds a suitable...
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 two brings two lethal badasses to the ring. Ethan may be used to being in charge, but Secret isn’t much... 
June 2013 New Releases
