Urban Fantasy Book Blog Chat

Hey all! If you liked Grimspace by Ann Aguirre, we're discussing the book over at My World...in words and pages. We've only read the first book in the series so if you have read the rest of the series, please be careful. :)

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Touch of Frost Book Cover

The cover for Jennifer Estep's Touch of Frost has been updated. Here is the latest.
Title: Touch of Frost
Series: Mythos Academy
Author: Jennifer Estep
Goodreads Summary:
My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Acad­emy — a school of myths, magic and war­rior whiz kids, where even the lowli­est geek knows how to chop off somebody’s head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spar­tan guy in school, also hap­pens to be the deadliest.

But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jas­mine Ash­ton was mur­dered in the Library of Antiq­ui­ties. Then, some­one stole the Bowl of Tears, a mag­i­cal arti­fact that can be used to bring about the sec­ond Chaos War. You know, death, destruc­tion and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I’m deter­mined to find out who killed Jas­mine and why – espe­cially since I should have been the one who died.

The Darkest Edge of Dawn

Melissa over My World...in words and pages and I finished The Darkest Edge of Dawn by Kelly Gay. I really need to keep up on my posts lately.

This one picks up after the first book. Charlie now realizes she's not exactly human but has alien inside her. To top that off, she helped cause the darkness in their town. No matter what time it is, it's dark.

Just when she thinks she has enough problems dealing with her daughter who is growing up or the demon who has taken over her ex-husbands body. Someone is after her and she might just be seeing her work partner in a whole new light.

Charlie now has to figure out who is killing the supernatural, such as fairies. Also what could that killer want with her? One way or the other, she is about to find out. Loved this one as well as the first one. I really like the developing relationship between Charlie and Hank. I can't help but also like Rex. Tough decisions.

I can't wait to see what happens next.

For more information on the author, click here.

This Side of the Grave

As always I enjoyed reading about the newest adventure of Cat and Bones. The latest Night Huntress book is This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost.

Just when Cat thought turning full vampire would stop her from being weird, she was wrong. As a vampire, she needs vampire blood and she can take the power of the vampire she drinks blood from. No one can know and that includes the ghouls.

Apollyon is one ghoul, Cat should watch out for. He wants her dead and will do anything to make sure that happens. He also wants to declare war on the vampires. Can Bones and Cat stop him before it's too late?

After reading this one, Bones is still my favorite vampire. I don't think I could ever get sick of reading about him. My one disappointment in this one? I would have to say, Ian. I wish we had more Ian for this book. I always look forward to what he has to say.

As always I wish I could talk about the ending but that would give away spoilers. I'll just say, I can't wait to see what a certain person or should I say supernatural being will do in the next book. I'm excited that we don't have to wait too long for the next one. Bring it on! For more information on the author, click here.

The next book in Blog Book Chat

Melissa over at My World in...words and pages and I have picked out the next book to discuss. Remember you can always join us. Next week, we'll be starting..... *drum roll please*


The schedule is:
Beginning to Chapter 8: 4/7/11
Chapter 9 to 16: 4/14/11
Chapter 17 to end of book: 4/21/11

Title: Road Trip of the Living Dead
Series: Amanda Feral
Author: Mark Henry
Goodreads Summary:
With her zombie gal pal Wendy and vampy sidekick Gil, celebrity party girl Amanda Feral is ready to take a big bite out of Seattle's supernatural nightlife. But what's a zombie chick to do when her "Mommie Dearest" gets sick? If you're Amanda Feral, you can either ignore the wicked old witch--or bury the past by visiting Ethel before she kicks it.

Packing their stiletto pumps and plasma into a sketchy rattrap on wheels that used to be a Winebago, Amanda, Wendy, and Gil hit the highway. Of course, they'll have to navigate past some neo-Nazi skinheads, a horny dust devil, a hunky werewolf cop, and an unsightly horde of Kmart shoppers. But for this glamorous gang of ghouls, this trip is about to take a dangerous detour that could give road kill a brand new meaning. .

Sleeping Beauty, Vampire Slayer

I'm always curious to see what other authors will come up with next. Who knew you could take a well known fairy tale and add vampires? Okay, I kinda did. I guess it's expected now. We see zombies in Pride and Prejudice. There was Jane Eyre, the slayer. Why not Sleeping Beauty?

Today's book is Sleeping Beauty, Vampire Slayer by Maureen McGowan. Lucette has been cursed since she was a baby. Natasha the vampire queen cursed her family and the kingdom. If one day she pricks her finger, she will sleep. Sounds familiar, I know.

What's interesting on this one is the twist. She trains to be a vampire slayer. She meets Alex, a vampire, who might not be so bad. There is an interesting twist about him, but you'll have to read the book to find that out.

She also meets Tristan, a boy from slayer school. She develops a crush on him but does he feel the same way?

Well before Lucette knows it, she has to save the kingdom and herself. Can she do it before it's too late.

Not much else to say about this one since I'm sure many of you know the Sleeping Beauty tale. I do recommend it though.

I was also reminded of choose your own adventure. I use to love those books as a kid and you get to see something similar to that. You get to decide which path Lucette should take.

I hear McGowan also has one coming out involving Cinderella, the Ninja Warrior. You have to admit, that sounds interesting.

For more information on the author, click here.

Abandon Book Trailer

Title: Abandon
Series: The Abandon Trilogy
Author: Meg Cabot
Goodreads Summary:
New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a dark, fantastical story about this world . . . and the underworld.

Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can't help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it. Yet she's never alone . . . because someone is always watching her. Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back.

But now she's moved to a new town. Maybe at her new school, she can start fresh. Maybe she can stop feeling so afraid.

Only she can't. Because even here, he finds her. That's how desperately he wants her back. She knows he's no guardian angel, and his dark world isn't exactly heaven, yet she can't stay away . . . especially since he always appears when she least expects it, but exactly when she needs him most.

But if she lets herself fall any further, she may just find herself back in the one place she most fears: the Underworld.

Free Nook Fridays

This week's Free Book from Barnes and Noble is......


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Title: The Phantom of Pemberley
Author: Regina Jeffers
Series: N/A
Goodreads Summary:
Newlyweds Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet knew their first year of married life at Pemberley would present challenges, but who could have guessed they would need to solve a mysterious case and nab the murderer before he got to them. Written in the language of the era and including Austen-s romantic intrigue and sardonic humor, this suspense-packed sequel to Pride and Prejudice recasts Darcy and Elizabeth as a husband and wife detective team - the Nick and Nora of England-s Regency era. When inexplicable encounters and deadly accidents begin occurring at Pemberley, the locals blame the strange happenings on the Shadow Man - a spirit haunting the manor. But Darcy believes the truth is much more menacing - someone is targeting them, someone who seeks revenge on the Darcy family.

Grimspace, Part Two Discussion

Hi everyone! It's time to discuss Grimspace, part Two. I really do have to say, I can't believe Melissa and I waited this long to read the series. I have a feeling we'll be discussing more of the series.

Let's get started.

Robyn's
1. What future do you think is there between March and Jax? Is it just sex?

2. What is the corp up to? There is so much more that we're missing. Did they want someone dead?

3. Simon. Do you think we'll meet him? Maybe I've read too many triangles but I don't want him getting in the way of Jax and March, lol.

Melissa's
1. What did Svet know that she wanted to share with March? Could the crew picked for the Martins IV mission have been a set up to remove them all, by death?

2. What does Doc see in Jax's brain images? Seems like there is something there that Doc can't seem to believe.

3. Will March and Jax be ackward at all times now? Will they get back that spicey banter they had?

One Grave at a Time Book Cover

Okay, we all know this is one of my favorite series so coming home after work to see this? That made my day. I think tomorrow I should wear my Team Bones shirt.



Title: One Grave at a Time
Series: Night Huntress
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Goodreads Summary: N/A

Dark Enchantment Book Trailer

Title: Dark Enchantment
Author: Anya Bast
Series: Dark Magick
Goodreads Summary:
Seduced in a dream by a handsome, rugged man, Charlotte Bennett decides to let pleasure and desire lead the way-only to discover her "safe night of passion has dangerous repercussions.

Invincible Book Trailer

Title: Invincible
Series: Chronicles of Nick
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Goodreads Summary:
Just when he thought things couldn’t get any worse...

Nick Gautier’s day just keeps getting better and better. Yeah, he survived the zombie attacks, only to wake up and find himself enslaved to a world of shapeshifters and demons out to claim his soul.

His new principal thinks he’s even more of a hoodlum than the last one, his coach is trying to recruit him to things he can’t even mention and the girl he’s not seeing, but is, has secrets that terrify him.

But more than that, he’s being groomed by the darkest of powers and if he doesn’t learn how to raise the dead by the end of the week, he will become one of them...

Bloodstone Book Cover

Title: Bloodstone
Series: Deadtown
Author: Nancy Holzner
Goodreads Summary:
n/a

Free Nook Friday

If you have the nook, here is the book for Free Friday.



Title: Millie's Fling
Author: Jill Mansell
Series: N/A
Goodreads Summary:
He's the best thing that ever happened to her. He's also the worst. He's Millie's Fling.From one of the premiere contemporary authors in the UK, here is a fun and romantic tale that proves the road to matchmaking hilarity is paved with good intentions.Bestselling novelist Orla Hart owes her life to her friend Millie Brady, whose rotten boyfriend has just left her. So Orla invites Millie to Cornwall, where Millie looks forward to a summer without any dating whatsoever. But Orla envisions Millie as the heroine of her next novel and decides to find Millie the man of her dreams. Except the two women have drastically different ideas about what kind of guy that should be. With Orla and Millie working at cross-purposes, and a dashing but bewildered hero stuck in the middle, the summer will turn out to be unforgettable for all concerned...PRAISE FOR JILL MANSELL:Pick this up at your peril: you won't get a thing done till it's finished." Heat magazine"Classy chick-lit that appeals to women of all ages. She [Jill Mansell] has a fantastic ability to keep a number of storylines running at the same time without losing the reader in a labyrinth." Daily Express"Slick, sexy, funny stories." Daily Telegraph"A romantic romp full of larger-than-life characters." Express "Fast, furious and fabulous fun. To read it is to devour it." Company" Expect to run the gamut of emotions, as this book is both laugh-outloud funny and tear-jerkingly sad. Basically, you won't put it down."New Woman

Lori Foster's New Series Book Trailer

Okay, first, I'm excited to read the series. Second, I could watch this trailer all day.

The Vampire Next Door Book Cover

The Vampire Next Door by Ashlyn Chase

Goodreads Summary:
In this third installment of Chase's lively, sexy, paranormal trilogy, we meet witch Morgaine, who is deathly afraid of the dark, and her vigilante vampire neighbor Sly, who has his reasons for hating sunlight. Sly needs Morgaine's magic to help heal a broken fang, but with further help, and sometimes hindrance, from the wacky apartment dwellers around them, they may become each other's last hope for a normal life...

For more information on the author, click here.

The Darkest Edge of Dawn Discussion part 2

Hello everyone! We are now in discussion two for The Darkest Edge of Dawn. I'm definitely ready to discuss this section.

First off, where it ended? Could I maybe sneak in another chapter? :)

Let's get started.

Robyn's
1. I was definitely caught off guard with Charlie and Hank. I always thought of him as a friend but now I'm not so sure.

2. Again Hank? What's up with him? That doesn't seem like him. Has he felt that way about her for a long time and now is ready to show her? Or is it just to get her going?

3. I still would love to know. What's going on with Charlie's power?

4. We really haven't seen Grigori Tennin and I keep wondering, will we? Maybe he'll be in the next book. We keep hearing about him.

Melissa's
1. Tennin seems to be at Charlie from all different angles from different avenues and people. Do you think he is trying to control her, and her power?

2. Bryn! What was happening here with her in that warehouse? How did she get there? What made her go there? Could this be Tennin or maybe the Ashe addiction?

3. Charlie was staring at the ruins on the wall and they started to look like a molecular structure. Could this be the new structure of Charlie's system?

4. What did Llyran steal in his home world which he was exiled from? Does this have something to do with the ancient ruins on the walls, his body, and also what Charlies sees in her skin as well?

The Next Book for Urban Fantasy Book Blog is....

The next book, Melissa over at My World in...words and pages and I will be discussing is.......

Grimspace by Ann Aguirre

Here is the schedule. Remember you can always join in. It doesn't matter if it's the first discussion or second. Maybe you already read the whole book and want to discuss it all in one discussion. You can always join in for our last discussion.

Stop 1 ~ Tuesday, 3/15: page 104 (end of Chapter 18)
Stop 1 ~ Thursday, 3/24: page 210 (end of Chapter 36)
Stop 1 ~ Thursday, 3/31: End of book

UK's Darknesss Rising Book Cover

Darkness Rising by Keri Arthur

Alpha

I have to say I am kind of sad that I finished Alpha by Rachel Vincent. I grew to love the characters and when I finished that last page, I wanted more. I wasn't sure I was ready to say good-bye.

This last book picks up where Shift ended. The war is about to start. Faythe has two men to choose from. Faythe and crew go to stop Malone from taking over. They weren't prepared for what Malone had planned though.

All three; Jace, Marc, and Faythe are in trouble. They are being accused of murder. That's not the only problem though. Faythe is about to learn what it means to be a leader.

Can Faythe and crew save their pride or is it too late?

We all know I was on Team Jace. In case you aren't too far in the series or don't want to be spoiled, I shall be quiet on who she ends up with. Either way, I was happy how she ended up with "fill in the blank."

One way to tell I loved these characters? There were a few scenes I wanted to let out a tear. I might be sad it's over and maybe I do want more, but I was happy the way it ended.

For more information on the author, click here.

The Guy Next Door

I'm a fan of Lori Foster so I was definitely looking forward to The Guy Next Door. You can also catch stories by Susan Donovan and Victoria Dahl. I've never read anything by Donovan or Dahl so I was curious about their writing.

The first story was written by Foster and that was; Ready, Set, Jett. Imagine loving someone but having that fear that they won't love you back. Maybe you're another fling. Natalie feels that way about Jett. Unlike Jett she has never really experienced love. Jett wants to show her though. He loves her and wants to take their relationship to the next level. It might just take a blizzard to show Natalie how much Jett really loves her.

The next story is Gail's Gone Wild by Donovan. Gail goes with her daughter as a chaperone. This will be her daughter's spring break but it will also be a vacation for Gail. Jesse changes her plans. She decides why not have a good time with this sexy man. But how well can you trust someone you just met? Gail is about to find out.

The last one is Just One Taste by Dahl. This one is a prequel to a new trilogy. Eric meets Beth who owns an Erotica shop. The two meet and it seems like love at first sight I'm not sure what else to say about this one. To me there wasn't too much of a plot and not really an ending. I'm still interested to see what the author has up her sleeve though for the characters.

For more information on Lori Foster, click here.
For more information on Susan Donovan, click here.
For more information on Victoria Dahl, click here.

The Name of the Star Book Cover

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

Urban Fantasy Book Blog Club News

Hey everyone! Head on over to Melissa's blog to discuss Kelly Gay's The Darkest Edge of Darkness. We're discussing up to Chapter Eight. Click here.

Touch of Frost Book Cover

Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

Haunting Desire Book Trailer

Haunting Desire by Erin Quinn

The Darkest Surrender Book Cover

The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter

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Succubus Revealed Book Cover

Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead

The Screaming Season

The Screaming Season by Nancy Holder

The Mage in Black

Sorry it took so long to post this. As you know Melissa over at My World in...words and pages finished, The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells.

So what were my thoughts on this book? Loved it!

We pick up where we last saw Sabrina. She knows about her sister and heads to New York City to meet her. Poor Sabrina though can't catch a break. Someone wants her dead.

Sabrina does get to meet her sister, Maisie, and the two connect. Despite their differences the twins are there for each other. Just as the two are connecting, Adam leaves her to deal with mage business. Maybe he shouldn't have left her, she runs into Slade. He is an old vampire friend that is definitely way more than a friend. Can she prevent anything from happening before it's too late?

Also Sabrina is discovering what the prophecy might actually mean and what her involvement is. Either way she is not a happy camper.

This is only the second book in the series and I can't wait to see where the next one takes us.