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Book Review: Night Falls Darkly

Title: Night Falls Darkly Author: Kim Lenox Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Historical Stand Alone/ Series: Book 1 of Shadow Guards series. Summary: ARCHER, Lord Black, returns to England at the behest of Queen Victoria to immerse himself in the dark,…

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Book Review: Goddess of the Sea

Title: Goddess of the Sea Author: P.C. Cast Genre: Romantic Fantasy Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Goddess Summoning series Summary: (from amazon.com)After her plane crashes into the sea, an Air Force Sergeant finds herself occupying the…

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Book Review: The Chosen Sin

Title: The Chosen Sin Author: Anya Bast Genre: Paranormal Romance/Erotica (or is it Erotic Paranormal Romance?) Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel Why did I read this book: This was a huge leap out of my comfort zone–as…

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Book Review: Clockwork Heart

Title: Clockwork Heart Author: Dru Pagliassotti Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk Stand Alone or Series: Stand alone novel; although according to Ms. Pagliassotti’s website there is a forthcoming sequel! Why did I read this book: Tia at Fantasy Debut had a…

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Anthology Review: The Magical Christmas Cat

Title: The Magical Christmas Cat Authors: Lora Leigh, Nalini Singh, Linda Winstead Jones and Erin McCarthy Genre: Paranormal Romance Stand Alone/ Series: It can be read as a stand alone but at least two of the stories (Nalini Singh’s…

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Joint Review: The Key

Title: The Key Author: Pauline Baird Jones Genre: Science Fiction Romance Stand Alone or Series: Stand alone novel, although with potential for a sequel. Why did we read this book: Pauline dropped us an email and graciously provided review…

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Book Review: Manhunter vol. 2: Trial By Fire

Title: Manhunter vol. 2: Trial By Fire Author: Mark Andreyko, art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, and others Genre: Graphic Novel Stand Alone or Series: Collects issues #6-14 of DC’s latest incarnation of Manhunter Summary: (from DCcomics.com)Don’t miss this…

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Book Review: Gale Force

Title: Gale Force Author: Rachel Caine Genre: Urban Fantasy Stand alone or series: Book 7 of the Weather Warden series. Why did I read this book: Rachel Caine’s Weather Warden series is one of my top 3 all time…

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Joint Review: Driven

Title: Driven Author: Eve Kenin Genre: Futuristic Romance – Dorchester’s Shomi Line. Stand Alone/ Series: It can be read as a stand-alone but the book has a sequel that is set in the same world. Summary: Raina Bowen knows…

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Book Review: Nightlife

Title: Nightlife Author: Rob Thurman Genre: Urban Fantasy Stand alone or series: First book of the Cal Leandros series Summary: (from amazon.com)In New York, there’s a troll under the Brooklyn Bridge, a boggle in Central Park, and a beautiful…

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Book Review: Doppelganger

Title: Doppelganger (re-released in 2008 as Warrior) Author: Marie Brennan Genre: Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: First book in the Doppelganger duology Summary: (from amazon.com)When a witch is born, a doppelganger is created. For the witch to master her…

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Joint Review: Ink Exchange

Title: Ink Exchange Author: Melissa Marr Genre: Young Adult, Dark Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: Second book in the series. Summary: (from HarperCollins.com)Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries…

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Joint Review: Wicked Lovely

Title: Wicked Lovely Author: Melissa Marr Genre: Young Adult, Dark Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: First book in the series. Summary: (from HarperCollins.com)Rule #3: Don’t stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk…

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