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Yesterday we kicked of the fifth annual Alpha Showdown by pitting mage against assassin. Today we’re bringing two alphas you would not want to mess with into the battle. Skinwalker and general badass Jane Yellowrock from Faith Hunter’s series is taking on the mysterious ass-kicker Jericho Z. Barrons from Karen Marie Moning’s Fever novels. He’s won the Alpha Showdown before, but Jane’s fans came out in... 
Dark Heir (Jane Yellowrock #9) Faith Hunter Published: Apr. 7, 2015 (Roc) 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 in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of Skinwalker. Jane and...
Faith Hunter’s latest Jane Yellowrock novel Dark Heir releases in just over a week (April 7, pre-order it), and VBC knows many of you are ready for more Jane and Beast kicking ass. Though, the fanged foe in this one is going to give our heroine some serious trouble. To help with the wait until the book hits shelves, we have an exclusive excerpt from Dark Heir, and if you want more check out the blog tour... 
Broken Soul (Jane Yellowrock #8) Faith Hunter Published: Oct. 7, 2014 (Roc) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jill Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of Skinwalker. Jane... 
Note from VBC/Chelsea: We’re excited to have Faith Hunter on the blog today. Her next Jane Yellowrock book comes out next week, and, well, we’re big fans here at VBC. We’re even giving away a copy of Broken Soul at the end of the post. For now, though, I’m turning it over to Faith. Except for my jewelry (which I mostly make myself) I am not a diva. Well…maybe a little. I do have a thing for fancy boots,...
Update: Wrath remains the king! He won this round of the Showdown and will advance. Wrath and Jane Yellowrock are Alpha Showdown veterans. How will the fare in battle this year? That’s up to you. Will it be the King or the one her own author calls the Apex Alpha? We’ve lined up great bloggers to explain why each alpha deserves to advance. Read the pitches, and then make the call. WRATH You know him/her... 
Blood Cross (Jane Yellowrock #2) Faith Hunter Published: January 5, 2010 (Roc) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jill Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of Skinwalker. Jane Yellowrock is still in New Orleans recuperating... 
Black Arts (Jane Yellowrock #7) Faith Hunter Published Jan. 7, 2014 (ROC) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Krista Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does reference events from past books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1...
If you wish the next Jane Yellowrock book was already out, today’s post should whet your appetite. Today we have Faith Hunter on the blog sharing four of the chapter titles from Black Arts, which releases Jan. 7, 2014. She gives a little commentary, but you may have to guess if it’s from Beast or Jane’s point of view. Added bonus? We’re giving away one copy of Black Arts at the end of the post. Contest is... 
It’s no secret the team at VBC loves a strong heroine. Women who kick ass are always our favorites. So, it’s not really a surprise that we’re excited about the new Kicking It anthology edited by Faith Hunter and Kalayna Price. The anthology features stories by favorites like Chloe Neill (a Lindsey and Luc story! Ah!), Rachel Caine, Rob Thurman, Chris Marie Green, Shannon K. Butcher, Lucienne Diver and... 
