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Bound by Night (MoonBound Clan #1) Larissa Ione Published: Sept. 24, 2013 (Pocket) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Chelsea Rating (out of 5): 4 stars When I heard Larissa Ione was going to step all the way into the vampire world with a new series, my immediate reaction was: Yes, please. My second reaction was to... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for September 2013 (and it’s full of PNR heavy hitters). All dates are U.S. and tentative. Also: Click the title of any book to visit the Amazon page for pre-order or purchase goodness. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal... 
We have VBC news, so we might as well start there. I’m slowly working through reviewer applicants, but you may have noticed Monday’s review of Unravel Me came from a new reviewer. I’m super excited to have Amanda join the team. She has great taste in books and doesn’t mind when I bother her on Twitter. Both essentials. Expect to see more from her soon, plus other new VBC team members. Alpha Showdown is... 
We’re doing things slightly differently this year. This is the first year where we have associate reviewers at VBC. As such, it didn’t feel quite right to only include my top 10. So, you’ll find my 10 picks for the absolute best books of 2012 and below that a top 5 list from Jo and Candace, respectively. Plus, of course, we have your winner for the reader’s choice best book. (See the Best Of lists from... 
Rogue Rider (Lords of Deliverance #4) Larissa Ione Published: Nov. 20, 2012 (Grand Central) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Success in a series is contingent on many variables, but for me, one of the biggest is continuity. The author should pay respect to fans by bringing earlier characters from the series into their later books and keeping their... 
Cover Reveals from Amanda Carlson, Delilah S. Dawson and Katie Reus We’re just a few weeks from the release of Amanda Carlson’s debut Full Blooded hitting shelves (you can win a copy), but we’re already getting a look at the cover art for Hot Blooded, the second book in her urban fantasy series. The second book releases April 2013. Delilah S. Dawson shared the cover for her next Blud book, Wicked As She... 
Lethal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #3) Larissa Ione Published: May 22, 2012 (Grand Central) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review contains no spoilers for Lethal Rider, it does reference events of earlier Lords of Deliverance novels. When you pick up Lethal Rider, be prepared to sacrifice several hours of your life. Short of a zombie... 
Around this time last year, I advised hardcore fans of J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series to give Larissa Ione’s Demonica series a try. Well, you should be caught up on Demonica at this point (and our reviewer Candace would remind you to start her Lords of Deliverance series, too). Now what to read? I have you covered, dear readers. If you’ve devoured the demons and hunters within the Demonica... 
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 reveal:... 
[From VBC: Chelsea here. So, big news! We have a new reviewer here at VBC. It pleases me immensely to introduce y’all to Candace. I assure you she has good taste in books, particularly of the paranormal romance variety. You may remember she wrote a guest post for us a few months back. You also may know her from Twitter (@cpblackburn73) or as one of the mods at FrostFans.com.] Immortal Rider (Lords of... 
