The Demon's Daughter By Paula Altenburg

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Entangled Select (March 26, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 162061037X

ISBN-13: 978-1620610374

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Hunter is the only man capable of killing the demons that left the
world in ruins. But when he’s hired by a notorious priestess to bring
a thief to justice, the Demon Slayer gets more than he bargains for.

Airie was raised in an abandoned temple as a priestess’s daughter,
having no idea of her true origins. In a time when any half-breed
spawn of a demon is despised by mortal and immortal alike, not knowing
the truth is the only thing keeping her safe.

Forced to flee her home in the wake of disaster and discovery of who
she is, Airie must place her trust in a man who believes she should
never have been born. And when a demon uprising threatens lives he has
sworn to protect, Hunter has to make a choice: abandon Airie to an
uncertain fate, or overcome his own personal demons and love her for
who she truly is.

 

MY REVIEW

 

When I am asked to do a review I hardly ever turn the author or publicist away. Even if the book falls outside of my “normal” reading preference. With this book, I have to admit I really enjoyed it. It is a mix of fantasy, western, and violence (wink). I usually stick to what I know so that my reviews can be pointed and full of life. Since I do not “know” this particular mix of genres all that well, I do hope you will still give my review a read and the book as well.

 

The main character in this book is a Demon Slayer who is protected by a necklace, or amulet. He has his reasons for being a demon slayer, and hates demons with a passion. While we are never given the entire story behind his hatred of the demon’s we do get plenty enough to understand.  I had a hard time understanding why, if he hates demon’s so much, would the other main character be a child of a demon? As the story progresses we see why she is the other lead, and I actually felt “taken” with her. Almost as if I could see myself becoming friends or a “big-sister” to her.  

 

This one grabbed hold and pulled me along for a wonderful ride through a vivid and fantasic world. I highly recommend picking up a copy (even if it isn’t your “usual”)

 

Happy Reading!

Blood Trade by Faith Hunter is Released today! (BBB-Giveaway)

So, today is the release day of Blood Trade. #6 in the Jane Yellowrock series. I fell in love with this series. Not only because Jane is cherokee(and so is my hubby), but because she is strong, funny, and takes no crap. Plus she is a skinwalker. She has the spirit of a mountain lion within her. She can turn into Beast, that's her mountian lion spirit, at any time. She can also take the form of other animals, but prefers to stay around the size of a mountian lion.

Anyhow, today has a lot happening. If you head over to Bitten By Books you can enter to win a giftcard, plus get to know Faith a little more!
Here is a link to the giveaway:

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ANd if you want to support Faith (and Jane) you can buy the newest book at Amazon, B&N

Review/Giveaway:Devil May Care-Patric ia Eimer

Publisher: Entangled Select (February 26, 2013)
Paperback HERE
E-Book HERE

MY REVIEW

 

 

Let me start by saying that I have not read tyhe 1st book in this series.

I was alittle confused at first but easily figured out what had went on in the first book. This book is a hilarious and fun paranormal book that has taken a step off the "normal" train. I love the dynamics of this book because it reminds me a lot of my own family..slightly disfunctional.

Faith is the main character and she is the youngest daughter of the devil. She is by no-maens "evil" (at least in my opinion). She has a heart, which is amazing to see in "the devil's daughter". The devil and his "relatives" have played a huge bad guy image in most books so it was a breath of fresh air to see his daughter in a kinder light. Faith works as a nurse(yeah a real nurse). You can totally tell that she cares not only for her patients but also for their families. She has a true challenge in this book as she has to face the planning of weddings, ex-boyfriends(her) and ex-girlfirends(her boyfriends) not to mention some investigating into drug theiving at the hospital!

 

While my review is short by no means take that as any indication towards the book. I LOVED this book and have already purchased the 1st one. I highly reccommend you go get this book. It will take you to a familiar place and give you lots of laughs!

 

 

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You can enter the tour-wide giveaway ($50 Amazon GC and Devil May Care prize pack)  HERE

 

Winners of AJ Aalto Giveaways

Thank you to all who entered to win this fabulous book!



E-Book:  Terri Myers

 

Signed Copy: Amber Michael

 

 

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2-GIVEAWAYS!! Touched by A.J Aalto

In celebration of the Re-Launch of A.J Aalto's Touched we are having 2 giveaways.  Yes, you heard that right---2!!  Thanks to the geneorsity of A.J and her lovely assistant Jennifer we will be giving away 1- ecopy of Touched and 1- Signed Paperback copy of Touched. Please feel free to eneter both if you would like, but be aware that the e-copy comes in mobi and e-pub file form only, so if you do not have a compatible e-reader please just enter for the paperback. that way it will be fair for everyone.  Good Luck!!!

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Touched by A.J Aalto--Guest Post and Review

Today on the blog we have A.J Aalto. She is celebrating the Re-Launch of her Book Touched.

I am excited to be a part of this wonderful Re-launch :)

There's something really special about this time of year when you're a writer of paranormal mysteries and horror...

Monday October 29, 3:15 PM, in a writer’s sun-dappled kitchen, two days before the best holiday of the year. AJ "Writerghoulie" Aalto lies spread-eagle on the floor in a pool of blood, drumming her fingernails against the tile, humming the theme song for Ghostbusters.

The front door opens with a bang, and she falls still, staring at the ceiling. Her kids throw themselves into the house with gusto, voices overlapping, drop-kicking their backpacks in the hall. Their sneakers come to squeaking halts in the kitchen.

Jenny: Fake.

Derek: SO fake, mom.

Me: Aw, come on. At least give me props for the pigs' blood. It cost me $14.95.

Jenny: *grand eye roll*

Derek: Yeah, but there’s not even any worms, mom.

Jenny: They’re called maggots, Derek, and she’d have to have been dead a day for first instar maggots to be present.

Me: Nice work, junior investigator. Ten points for Jennifer. But hark! What worm through yonder gut wound wiggles? *letting candy peek from pocket*

Derek: Gummy worms! Can I eat one?

Jenny: Ugh. Dead-people worms.

Me: No, you can't eat the worms off your mother's corpse. What's wrong with you, child?

Jenny: Seriously? What's wrong with HIM, mom?

Derek: Didn’t you save me any gummy worms?

Jenny: Wait!! ….*grabs her brother's arm, points* Why are her eyes all funny?

Me: *grin* …. *slap-drags across the floor* … *gurgle*

Jenny: Dare-bear, we missed a clue!

Derek: *eyes widening* Oh no… FREAK-O CONTACTS!

Jenny: Mom was eviscerated by a ZOMBIE.

Me: *growl* Eviscerated. Five points for Jennifer!

Derek: She’s getting uuuuuuup! Where's my nerf gun? Shoot her in the head!

Me: Ha! Head shot. *snarl, snicker* Ten points for Derek!

Jenny: We're out of time! Run! Go! Go now!

Me: Brrraaaaaaaiiiiinnnnns….. *hangs several gummy worms from mouth* Braaaaiiins!

Both kids run shrieking and laughing into the street, yelling about zombie-Mom. I give a shambling chase, hanging my arms in mid-air like I’m auditioning for Night of the Living Dead 2: Zombies take Suburbia. If captured, both kids will be hugged and infected by Zombie-mom smooches of death! Rawr.

~Writerghoulie would like to wish everyone a safe and spooky Halloween! Have fun, and be careful. Best. Holiday. Ever.~

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  

AJ Aalto is the author of Touched, first in the paranormal mystery series The Marnie Baranuik Files. Aalto is an unrepentant liar and a writer of blathering nonsense offset by factual gore. When not working on her novels, you can find her singing old Monty Python songs in the shower, eavesdropping on perfect strangers, stalking her eye doctor, or failing at one of her many fruitless hobbies. Generally a fan of anyone with a passion for the ridiculous, she has a particular weak spot for smug pseudo-intellectuals and narcissistic jerks; readers will find her work littered with dark, imperfect creatures, flawed monsters and oodles of snark. Touched is available for Kindle or Nook.
AJ cannot say no to a Snickers bar, and has been known to swallow her gum.

Book Blurb:

The media has a nickname for Marnie Baranuik, though she’d rather they didn’t; they call her the Great White Shark, a rare dual-talented forensic psychic. Twice-Touched by the Blue Sense--which gives her the ability to feel the emotions of others, and read impressions left behind on objects--Marnie also has a doctorate in preternatural biology and a working knowledge of the dark arts. She is considered without peer in the psychic community.

Then her first big FBI case ended with a bullet in one shoulder and a chip on the other, a queasy heart and a serial killer in the wind, leaving her a public flop and a private wreck. When the FBI’s preternatural crimes unit tracks her down at a remote mountain lodge for her insight on a local case, her quiet retirement is promptly besieged by a stab-happy starlet, a rampaging ghoul, and a vampire-hunting jackass in tight Wranglers. Marnie figures the only real mystery is which one will kill her first.

Too mean to die young, backed up by friends in cold places, and running with a mouth as demure as a cannon’s blast, Marnie Baranuik is about to discover that there’s no such thing as quitting time when you’re Touched.

 

MY REVIEW

 Okay so let me start off by saying that this review is going to be unusually short.. The reason you ask?? Well, because I happened to like it so much that I do not want to unintentionally give anything away. What genre is Touched?  That my dears is a good question.  It is a little of everything. Romance, Comedy, Paranormal, Horror, you name it Touched has it. So yeah it spans multiple genres and I think everyone could find something to love about this book. I am actually surprised that I haven't came across this book before now. I am also ashamed to say that if i hadn't been asked to take a look at it I may never have had the great priveledge to read it. I laughed, I smiled, I spooked, and I laughed again. Marnie is a really great character. I found myself relating to her on a different level. We both have that way of talking in our own way...Does that even make sense?  That's why I'm not a writer---I'm a reader :)  marnie is her own person, she has her own way of doing things, and saying things and I think you all will really enjoy her in this book. This is a fast paced-action packed and kind of crazy at times book. So just sit back, enjoy the ride and let me know what you think when you get done :)   I know I was super surprised and I can't wait to see what A.J Aalto has in store for us next.    

 

 

 

 

Winner of Primal Possession by Katie Reus

 

 

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Congrats to Candice. Please email me within the next 24 hours with your mailing information.

 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by and see what Katie had to say, and to everyone who entered. I will be having a few more giveaways coming up this month. Keep an eye on the blog as well as Facebook.

 

Happy Reading!!

 

 

~K~

Guest Post with Katie Reus

I am happy to welcome the lovely and extremly talented Katie Reus to my blog today.
 It is both an honor and a priveledge to have her here.

Thank you so much to Kristina for having me here today!

 

I’m clearly a fan of the paranormal and/or supernatural and while it would be difficult for me to pick a favorite type of supernatural character, I have a serious love for shifters. There’s something so sexy about a shifter hero, whether it’s a wolf, jaguar, panther, it doesn’t matter. I’m all about that animal magnetism. Shifters are more in touch with their animal side and to me, there’s nothing hotter than a (fictional) guy who’s all possessive and protective of his mate and doesn’t care if the world knows it. And vice versa, I love it when female characters are just as protective of their mates.

 

Not to mention the ability to change into an animal is amazing. In my current Moon Shifter series my guys are alpha, definitely protective and they all end up with mates who have no problem going toe to toe with them. In Primal Possession, my recent release, the hero Liam knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. What he wants is a human named December who’s hell bent on keeping him at arm’s length. Luckily that doesn’t work out so well for her.

 

So, my question is… What is your favorite type of supernatural being to read about? One reader who comments on the blog today will be randomly selected to win a print copy of Primal Possession (US eligible only). Good luck and thanks so much for stopping by!

 

 

About Primal Possession:

 

To protect her, he will unleash the beast within…

 

As his pack’s second-in-command, lupine shifter Liam Armstrong gives orders and takes what he wants—until he meets red-headed, blue-eyed December McIntyre. Liam knows the human beauty is his intended mate the moment he sees her, but December is far too strong-willed to accept his protection.

 

December, whose brother is the town sheriff, has every reason to mistrust shifters after one killed her youngest sibling. But the forceful and handsome Liam has gotten under her skin in a way she hadn’t thought possible, and the desire she feels for him is almost too much to bear.

 

When a radical hate group targets all humans known to sympathize with paranormal beings, December is attacked in her bookstore. Reluctantly, she turns to the only one who can help her: Liam. And he is going to take her to places within herself she never knew existed.

 

Purchase info: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository

 

A little about Katie: I’ve been reading romance since a young age—ever since I discovered my mom’s hidden stash. Luckily the addiction stayed with me into adulthood. I write paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense for Carina Press, Harlequin Nocturne, and NAL/Signet Eclipse. To learn more about me please visit my website, my blog, facebook or find me on twitter @katiereus.

 

 

 

 



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Guest Post with J.K Beck

First off I want to thank J.K for taking the time to stop by my blog today. I am deeply honored by her visit.
   Now, without further ado i give to you the very talented J.K Beck...........

             Why Paranormal?

Thanks so much, Kristina, for having me here! 

What I'm wondering today is why do you, Gentle Blogreader, enjoy paranormal books (and movies and tv shows)?  Not everyone does, of course, but I'll wager a guess that if you've come visiting in this neck of the blogosphere, it's because you like a story with an otherworldly factor.  And that gives us something in common.

I can't remember when I first realized how much I love paranormal stuff, but my earliest favorite TV shows were Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie.  I used to scour flea markets for bottles that might have a genie in them because, duh, how cool would that be, and I would so not be Major Nelson.  I mean, if I have a genie, I'm going to let him/her do stuff for me.  

Other types of paranormal caught my fancy, too.  The Land of the Lost (folks transported back to dinosaur days) was a campy favorite.  Heck, I even liked (should I be ashamed to admit it?) Fantasy Island.

Favorite books seemed to always have a paranormal component or, if not that, some element of suspense--in other words, I favored books where the character's status quo was skewed.  Half Magic and A Wrinkle in Time were big favorites.  And let's not forget mythology.  I soaked it up like water in a sponge.

Though A Wrinkle in Time is at its core a somewhat dark book, I don't think I really appreciated darker stories until I hit the teenage years.  I guess teen angst and dark paranormal go together.  Now, things like horror and dark vampire tales like the original Dracula piqued my interest.

I'm lucky to get to explore my fascination with the darker elements in my Shadow Keepers series, written under my J.K. Beck pen name.  The current book, WHEN DARKNESS HUNGERS, features the most tortured hero in the series, Sergius, who not only has spent almost two thousand years battling the darkness that comes from being a vampire, but who also killed the sister of the woman he is fated to love. 

Writing Serge's redemption was a challenge...but so rewarding in the end.  I've always loved him, since his first appearance in When Blood Calls, the first book of the series.  I hope you will, too!  (And if you're curious about how I picture him, check out my Shadow Keepers Pinterest board at http://www.pinterest.com/juliekenner )

And, of course, be sure to check out all the Shadow Keepers book at http://www.theshadowkeepers.com

Of course, my love for lighter paranormal hasn't faded.  I'm still writing my Demon Hunting Soccer Mom stories as Julie Kenner, and the next one, Pax Demonica, will be available for purchase later this month!  Visit http://www.juliekenner.com for more info ... and to sign up for my Julie/J.K. newsletter so you never miss a release!

How about you?  Do you remember when your love of paranormal started?  Are you dark or light or both? 

SHADOW KEEPERS SERIES

By J.K. Beck

When Blood Calls (The Shadow Keepers #1)

Attorney Sara Constantine is thrilled with her promotion—until she finds out that she must now prosecute vampires and werewolves. The first defendant she’ll be trying to put away? Lucius Dragos, the sexy stranger with whom she recently shared an explosive night of ecstasy.

When Lucius kisses a beautiful woman sitting next to him at the bar, he’s hoping only to avoid the perceptive gaze of the man he’s planning to kill. But what starts as a simple kiss ignites into an all-consuming passion. Charged with murder, Luke knows that Sara is determined to see him locked away—unless he can convince her that he’s not a monster. And that might mean making the ultimate sacrifice.

Order WHEN BLOOD CALLS from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Random House, or your favorite bookstore!

When Pleasure Rules (The Shadow Keepers #2)

Seven innocents have been brutally murdered in Los Angeles, yet the Shadow Alliance has no suspects and no leads. As the body count mounts, the age-old feud between vampires and werewolves threatens to explode.

Lissa Monroe—a strong-willed, ravishing succubus who entices men to surrender their souls—agrees to go undercover for the Alliance. Her mission: infiltrate the mind of werewolf leader Vincent Rand, a ferociously alluring enemy who exerts a powerful hold over her. As the City of Angels teeters on the brink of apocalypse, these two adversaries must join together in order to survive an even more lethal enemy hidden in plain sight.

Order WHEN PLEASURE RULES from Amazon,Barnes & Noble, Random House, or your favorite bookstore!

When Wicked Craves (The Shadow Keepers #3)

Petra Lang is cursed never to love. One touch of her skin unleashes the vilest demons. Sentenced to death by the Shadow authorities, who fear she’ll turn her curse against them, Petra is rescued by vampire advocate Nicholas Montegue. As their bodies merge and transform into mist, Petra feels an erotic longing.

Nicholas risked his own life to save Petra, yet he knows he can never give in to the explosive attraction he feels for her. But the deep yearning they share tempts them. Together, they must find a way to lift the curse. For only a love this strong has the power to overcome such monstrous evil.

Order WHEN WICKED CRAVES from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Random House, or your favorite bookstore!

 

When Passion Lies (The Shadow Keepers #4)

Tiberius is a vampire dedicated to protecting his kind—and the secrets of the shadow world. Now, as his quest to become head of the Alliance draws within reach, a shattering new threat puts him to the ultimate test. It’s a nightmare of grim proportions: a dark plot to bring about the mass extermination of human and shadow alike. And it forces Tiberius to turn to the woman he loved and lost, the lover he still desires but doesn’t trust.

Caris was Tiberius’s mate for centuries—until a fateful mission changed her forever. Her tortured secrets drove her into the arms of his rival, but desperation has brought her back. As a horrifying new weapon of mass destruction is about to be unleashed, Tiberius and Caris harness the power of their immortal and passionate love. But will it be enough to battle devastating odds and a ruthless enemy with the ambition to destroy them all?

Order WHEN PASSION LIES from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Random House, or your favorite bookseller.

When Darkness Hungers (The Shadow Keepers #5)

FBI agent Alexis Martin knows that vampires exist—because one of them killed her sister. Assigned to investigate a series of bizarre homicides in Los Angeles, Alexis believes the murders are the work of rogue vampires—perhaps even the monster responsible for her sister’s death. Now she finally has a chance for retribution. Even better, Alexis receives unexpected help from a sexy stranger as hungry for rogue blood as she is.

Serge is a centuries-old bad boy who stays off the grid—keeping his secrets, his hunger, and his heart safe from exposure. A new breed of vampire that feeds off other shadowers, Serge finds sweet torture in Alexis’s arms. Loving her is a chance to be free from the hiding, the loneliness, the secrecy. But the truth about what he is, and what he’s done, may banish him to the dark confines of his own private hell—and destroy the beginnings of their love.

Order WHEN DARKNESS HUNGERS from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Random House, or your favorite bookseller.  Just released on June 26, 2012.

When Temptation Burns (The Shadow Keepers #6)

Half human, half daemon, Ryan Doyle is a driving force for justice. As an agent for the Preternatural Enforcement Coalition, he’s investigating murders linked to a Los Angeles fringe group bent on exposing the shadow world to humanity. He is a master of self-control, keeping his deepest hungers hidden beneath a veneer of cool professionalism. Until he crosses paths with sinfully sweet Andy Tarrent, a gutsy reporter who makes him crave all the pleasures he’s denied himself for centuries.

Tracking a band of conspiracy theorists eager to spill blood, Andy has uncovered the story of her career. Brooding, mysterious Ryan is an enigma—but their dance of seduction is hotter than any fantasy. As they race to stop mass murder on the streets, Andy knows that Ryan is holding back, keeping secrets. But getting close to Ryan means opening the door to a world that will challenge her deepest beliefs—including what it means to truly surrender to love.

Pre-Order WHEN TEMPTATION BURNS from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Random House, or your favorite bookseller.  Release Date:  July 31, 2012

J. K. Beck spent more than ten years as a litigator in Southern California and Central Texas, using her rare free time to indulge in her passion for writing. Now she uses her legal background as inspiration for her paranormal romantic suspense series, The Shadow Keepers, set in and around a secret judicial system hidden within and mirroring our own. California born, J. K. now lives and writes in Texas, where she hangs out with her husband and daughters and drinks far too much coffee.

To keep up with J.K.'s latest news please visit her Website.  You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads too.

Shaded Vision: Yasmine Galenorn

Publisher: Jove (February 7, 2012)

Sold by: Penguin Publishing

Language: English

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It's Valentine's Day and the D'Artigo women are preparingfor their friend Iris's wedding. But when Delilah and her sisters get word thatthe Super Community Center has been bombed, things get really ugly, The evilcoyote shifters-the Koyami-are back, and Newkirk, their new leader, has joinedforces with a group of rogue sorcerers. Then, just when they think things can'tget worse, the demon lord Shadow Wing sends in a new front man, and life reallygoes to hell...

MY REVIEW

I was superexcited once this book came out! The D'Artigo sisters are by far my favoritegroup of paranormal gals! So I must tell you that i am not going to put too much in this review because I really really want you all to read it foryourselves. I am not one for spoilers, but i loved this book so much that I amterrified I will put too much in it and then no one will want to buy thebook...that would be sad because it is a great book and everyone should havethe whole series on their shelf!

This bookfollows Delilah(and her sisters of course) There are bad guys, more bad guys,family issues, a few happy moments and romance.

With theBonecrusher gone everyone thought they would get a break. Well, think again.Even with the wedding on the horizon(for Iris of course) they just can't seemto get a break. Someone is blowing up Supes--starting with the SupernaturalCommunity Hall--right where Delilah herself was supposed to be. Now they seemto be targeting specific people that mean a lot to Delilah. What’s a tabby catlike her to do? Enlist the help of her sisters, the gorgeous men that Camilleis married too(yes--3 of them) her amazing and gorgeous half dragon lover,Shade, and all her other various friends. They will get to the bottom of thisbefore all the supes in the city are taken out.
When trash reporter Andy Gambit comes into the picture you just know there issomething heinous going to happen. I really don't like that guy!
With the help of her past love, Chase, they enlist some humans who want thereto be equal rights for all humans and supernatural.

Along withbeing a were cat Deliah is also a Death maiden and she will face her mostdifficult task yet--Claiming her first Soul for the Autumn lord. It is of afriend at that( well someone she thought was a friend)

There are a lot of changes happeningin Delilah's life and she really does not like change. She would be happilycontent to just stay the same forever. Unfortunately for her that can't ahppen.Everyone in her life is moving on. Chase has found a new women. Her sistershave found loves. Iris is married and pregnant. She feels like her world iscrashing around her. it is a good thing she has handsome and roguish Shadethere to take care of her. Which about Shad and Delilah---There is big news inthis book for them! YAY!!!!

In the end this book felt real, thecharacters, the events everything felt real to me. i could see the evilswirling around when the demon came forth. I could taste the sweat in thestripper accident (well okay maybe it was my own dripping down my forehead LOL:because man, there are some steamy parts in this book). Whatever you do go getthis book---you will not regret it!

This bookwas gripping. It jumped out, grabbed hold and didn’t let go! I read it in aday!

There is plentyof action, mystery, love and laughter--So everyone should be able to grab holdof this book and never let go!

I am partial to Delilah so I think this is the best yet--I am anxious to see wherethe sisters and all of their family and friends will go next.

Happy Reading!