Blog Feed: All Things Urban Fantasy

Winners: KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE by Shona Husk

Published on 2012-05-25 14:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win one of two copies of KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE by Shona Husk The winners are… a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Early Review: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer

Published on 2012-05-25 08:00:00

*This title will be released on May 29, 2012* Title: A Blood SeductionAuthor: > read more

Review: Beauty by Laurell K. Hamilton

Published on 2012-05-24 13:30:00

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Early Review: Dark Frost by Jennifer Estep

Published on 2012-05-24 08:00:00

*This title will be released on May 29, 2012* Title: Dark FrostAuthor: Jennifer Estep Series: Mythos Academy #3Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YAExcerpt: Yes Source: AuthorReviewed by: Abigail Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Kensington (May 29, 2012) ISBN-10: 0758266960 ISBN-13: 978-0758266965 > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 15 New Titles!

Published on 2012-05-23 07:00:00

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Review: Doubletake by Rob Thurman

Published on 2012-05-22 07:00:00

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Winner: WRECKED (plus a water proof e-reader cover) by Anna Davies

Published on 2012-05-22 02:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a copy of WRECKED (plus a water proof e-reader cover) by Anna Davies The winner is… a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Cover Art Coverage: Global Edition!

Published on 2012-05-21 14:30:00

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Early Review: The Lost Code by Kevin Emerson

Published on 2012-05-21 08:00:00

*This title will be released on May 22, 2012* Title: The Lost CodeAuthor: > read more

Early Review: Shadow Bound by Rachel Vincent

Published on 2012-05-20 08:00:00

*This title will be released on May 22, 2012* Title: Shadow BoundAuthor: > read more

Early Review: THE GIRL IN THE CLOCKWORK COLLAR by Kady Cross

Published on 2012-05-19 07:00:00

*This title will be released on May 22, 2012* Title: THE GIRL IN THE CLOCKWORK COLLAR Author: > read more

Early Review: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione

Published on 2012-05-19 07:00:00

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Guest Blog & Giveaway: What’s next for Aimée Carter & win a Summer Goddess Giveaway prize pack

Published on 2012-05-18 07:00:00

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Winner: EVIL DARK by Justin Gustainis

Published on 2012-05-17 14:00:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a signed or electronic copy of EVIL DARK by Justin Gustainis The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Guest Blog & Giveaway: Shona Husk talks about why Goblins rule & win KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE

Published on 2012-05-17 07:00:00

We are excited to have Shona Husk here to talk about KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE, the second book in the Shadowlands series (available on May 1, 2012 by Sourcebooks Casablanca), specifically why goblins are better than shapeshifters and vampires. Julia reviewed KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE calling it, “a wonderful Paranormal Romance, [but]strongly weighted towards Urban Fantasy as well. ” And thanks to Shona’s publisher, you can win a copy! Details below. Goblins Rule, Shapeshifters Shed, and [..] > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 10 New Titles!

Published on 2012-05-16 07:00:00

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Character Interview: Stacey Kade’s Will from "BODY AND SOUL”

Published on 2012-05-15 07:00:00

Today we have a special guest joining us…Will from Stacey Kade’s BODY AND SOUL (available now from Hyperion Book CH). Abigail got to interview Will about his ghost girlfriend and semi reformed mean girl Alona, what it’s like being a ghost-talker, and even get some info on the odds of a happily ever after for this odd but addictive couple. Want to learn more about the final book in The Ghost and the Goth trilogy? Be sure to check out all the stops on the Body & Soul blog tour hosted by Teen [..] > read more

Giveaway: WRECKED by Anna Davies

Published on 2012-05-14 07:00:00

Giveaway provided by Simon & Schuster via Big Honcho Media One copy of WRECKED (plus a water proof e-reader cover) by Anna Davies Available now by Simon & Schuster Description: In the wake of a tragic boating accident that killed her friends, 16-year-old Miranda is consumed by guilt. She has no memory of how she managed to survive the crash, only the murky dreams of a strange boy in the dark water. Her only refuge is in the late-night swims she takes alone— until one night on the beach whe [..] > read more

Top 5 Moms in Urban Fantasy

Published on 2012-05-13 14:00:00

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Review: NIGHTSHIFTED by Cassie Alexander

Published on 2012-05-13 08:00:00

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Review: FATED by Benedict Jacka

Published on 2012-05-12 08:00:00

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Guest Blog: Alexia Reed on Blending Genres “HUNTING THE SHADOWS”

Published on 2012-05-11 08:00:00

We are excited to welcome Alexia Reed who is here to tell is about the first book her new Shadow Ops paranormal romance series, HUNTING THE SHADOWS (available now from Carina Press). Today she is talking about blending her love for science (forensics and anthropology) and suspense with paranormal romances. > read more

Top 10 List: Carrie Jones’s Top Ten Signs Of A Pixie Incident “ENDURE”

Published on 2012-05-10 14:00:00

We are excited to have Carrie Jones stop by on her ENDURE book tour. ENDURE (available now from Bloomsbury USA Childrens) is the final installment of her paranormal YA Need series about romance, suspense and pixies. > read more

Guest Blog & Giveaway: Justin Gustainis on What the Hell Is Urban Fantasy, Anyway? & win EVIL DARK

Published on 2012-05-10 07:00:00

Today we are excited to have Justin Gustainis here today sharing his definition of urban fantasy and celebrating the release of EVIL DARK (available now from Angry Robot Books), the second book in his Occult Crimes Unit Investigations series. In case you missed it, Julia reviewed EVIL DARK earlier this week calling it, “Neither as hard-boiled as most police procedurals, nor as arcane as pure urban fantasy, EVIL DARK is a blend that does justice to both genres without taking either too seriousl [..] > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 12 New Titles!

Published on 2012-05-09 07:00:00

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Winner: A Signed hardcover copy of THE IMMORTAL RULES by Julie Kagawa

Published on 2012-05-08 18:55:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a signed hardcover copy of THE IMMORTAL RULES by Julie Kagawa The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Review: Evil Dark by Justin Gustainis

Published on 2012-05-08 07:00:00

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Guest Blog: Joseph Nassise on Steampunk “BY THE BLOOD OF HEROES”

Published on 2012-05-07 08:00:00

Today we are welcoming Joe Nassise to ATUF! Joe is stopping here on his blog tour for his latest novel, BY THE BLOOD OF HEROES; book one of The Great Undead War series (available now from Harper Voyager). In my (Kristina’s) review, I described it as, “a creepy zombie apocalypse scenario with a dash of steampunk to make an action packed story full of heroism from a bygone era.” Today Joe is talking about that very important ‘dash’ that makes his (and some of the titles he recommends bel [..] > read more

Early Review: Endure by Carrie Jones

Published on 2012-05-06 14:30:00

*This title will be released on May 8, 2012* Title: EndureAuthor: > read more

Review: The Minority Council by Kate Griffin

Published on 2012-05-06 07:00:00

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Guest Blog: A PATCH OF DARKNESS by Yolanda Sfetsos

Published on 2012-05-05 08:00:00

Today we are welcoming Yolanda Sfetsos who is here today to introduce us to A PATCH OF DARKNESS, the first in her new Sierra Fox urban fantasy series (available on May 15, 2012 from Samhain Publishing). Her new series is set in a world where everyone accepts ghosts as being real and her heroine, Sierra Fox, works as a rogue spook catcher. > read more

Review: Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig

Published on 2012-05-04 07:00:00

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5bat! Review: Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready

Published on 2012-05-03 14:30:00

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Early Review: The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda

Published on 2012-05-03 08:00:00

*This title will be released on May 8, 2012* Title: The HuntAuthor: > read more

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes…We’re Moving to Wordpress

Published on 2012-05-02 16:21:00

After nearly three years with Blogger, we’re finally going to make the move to Wordpress. > read more

Review: Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris

Published on 2012-05-02 14:30:00

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Cover Art Coverage: 17 New Titles!

Published on 2012-05-02 00:10:00

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Winner: COVETED by Shawntelle Madison

Published on 2012-05-01 14:33:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a copy of COVETED by Shawntelle Madison The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

5bat! Review: The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova

Published on 2012-05-01 12:19:00

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Release Day Review: Black Dawn by Rachel Caine

Published on 2012-05-01 00:09:00

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Winners: INSURGENT Cover Recreate contest & Dystopian YA Prize Pack

Published on 2012-04-30 12:37:00

Thank you all for creating so many amazing INSURGENT covers for #TeamAmity If you’d like to see all the covers created, check out the INSURGENT Cover Recreates board on Pinterest Honestly, I didn’t expect to get half this many entries, and I really didn’t expect them to be this good. > read more

Hot Off The Press: 66 New Paranormal Titles Releasing in May

Published on 2012-04-29 23:39:00

It’s the last day of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: Want to know what titles came out in previous months? View all the previous Hot Off The Press posts Hi Guys, Abigail here. There is not conversation snippet with my TBR Pile today. Instead I have a few updates for you. First, you may notice things look a little different today that’s because I’ve finally updated the layout for the Hot Off The Press posts. > read more

Early Review: Embrace of the Damned by Anya Bast

Published on 2012-04-29 12:55:00

*This title will be released on May 1, 2012* Title: Embrace of the DamnedAuthor: > read more

Early Review: Kiss of the Goblin Prince by Shona Husk

Published on 2012-04-29 00:36:00

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Early Review: Demon’s Bride by Zoë Archer

Published on 2012-04-28 12:07:00

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Early Review: Silence by Michelle Sagara

Published on 2012-04-28 01:18:00

*This title will be released on May 1, 2012* Title: SilenceAuthor: > read more

Review: Lies & Omens by Lyn Benedict

Published on 2012-04-27 11:06:00

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Guest Post & Giveaway: Julie Kagawa on her vampire Kanin & win signed THE IMMORTAL RULES

Published on 2012-04-26 22:28:00

We are welcoming back Julie Kagawa who is here to talk about THE IMMORTAL RULES and introduce us to one of her vampires: Kanin. This is the first book in the new Blood of Eden series about a world where vampires rule over humans. If you missed Abigail’s review of THE IMMORTAL RULES (available now from Harlequin Teen) , she described it this way: “Take the social structure of Rachel Caine’s Morganville Vampires series and add the vicious, post-apocalyptic world from the Daybreakers movie an [..] > read more

Early Review: By the Blood of Heroes by Joseph Nassise

Published on 2012-04-26 16:00:00

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Early Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Published on 2012-04-26 08:00:00

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Cover Art Coverage: 13 New Titles!

Published on 2012-04-25 07:00:00

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Testing Scheduling feature

Published on 2012-04-24 14:10:00

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Release Day Review: Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris

Published on 2012-04-24 08:00:00

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Early Review: Wicked Road to Hell by Juliana Stone

Published on 2012-04-23 23:39:00

*This title will be released on April 24, 2012* Title: Wicked Road to HellAuthor: Juliana StoneSeries: League of Guardians #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Avon; > read more

Top 10 List & Giveaway: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books That Rocked Shawntelle Madison’s World & win COVETED

Published on 2012-04-23 12:39:00

We’ve got another debut author visiting the blog today. > read more

Early Review: Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Published on 2012-04-22 17:39:00

*This title will be released on April 24, 2012* Title: Masque of the Red Death Author: Bethany Griffin > read more

Review: Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Published on 2012-04-22 16:20:00

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Published on 2012-04-22 15:56:00

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Winners: Deadly Descendant by Jenna Black

Published on 2012-04-21 12:55:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win DEADLY DESCENDANT by Jenna Black The winners are… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Early Review: Whisper by Alyson Noël

Published on 2012-04-21 07:00:00

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Early Review: Storm by Brigid Kemmerer

Published on 2012-04-20 08:00:00

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Winners: Summoning the Night by Jenn Bennet

Published on 2012-04-19 17:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a copy of SUMMONING THE NIGHT by Jenn Bennet The winners are… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Early Review: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

Published on 2012-04-19 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 24, 2012* Title: The Immortal RulesAuthor: > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 12 New Titles!

Published on 2012-04-18 08:00:00

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Top 10 List: Amanda Carlson’s Top 10 Signs You’re Reading Too Much Urban Fantasy “BLOODED”

Published on 2012-04-17 12:03:00

We’re glad to welcome debut author Amanda Carlson today and tell you a little about her new urban fantasy series coming soon from Orbit. FULL BLOODED (Jessica McClain #1) releases in September, but BLOODED: A JESSICA MCCLAIN novella is out now to whet your appetite. Amanda is sharing about something we most definitely have in common here on ATUF: reading too much Urban Fantasy. Any of these sound familiar to you? You can read all the previous Top 10 Lists HERE Top 10 signs you may be readin [..] > read more

Game Review: Marjorie M. Liu’s Tiger’s Eye: The Sacrifice

Published on 2012-04-16 14:30:00

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Early Review: Summoning the Night by Jenn Bennett

Published on 2012-04-16 08:00:00

*This title will be released on April 24, 2012* Title: Summoning the NightAuthor: > read more

DNF 2012 (part 1): We Tried To Read Them So You Don’t Have To

Published on 2012-04-15 08:30:00

See all the DNF posts We do our best to only accept books for review that we think we will enjoy, but it is impossible to safeguard 100% against bad reads. > read more

Giveaway: DEADLY DESCENDANT by Jenna Black

Published on 2012-04-14 08:00:00

Giveaway provided by Pocket Books 3 copies of DEADLY DESCENDANT by Jenna Black > read more

Giveaway & Cover Re-create Contest: Win a Dystopian YA Prize Pack #TeamAmity

Published on 2012-04-13 08:00:00

Have you joined #TeamAmity yet? There are tons of ways to get involved (and tons of amazing giveaways too) Just search #TeamAmity on twitter to enter them all & don’t forget to clickety-click the Choose Amity links as often as possible. As promised, there are several fun ways to show your support for #TeamAmity and the upcoming book INSURGENT by Veronica Roth. > read more

Giveaway: SUMMONING THE NIGHT by Jenn Bennett

Published on 2012-04-12 08:00:00

Giveaway provided by Pocket Books 3 copies of SUMMONING THE NIGHT by Jenn Bennett > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 16 New Titles!

Published on 2012-04-11 08:00:00

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Early Review: The Last Echo by Kimberly Derting

Published on 2012-04-10 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 17, 2012* Title: The Last EchoAuthor: Kimberly DertingSeries: The Body Finder #3Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YAExcerpt: No Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 14 and up Hardcover: 368 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (April 17, 2012) ISBN-10: 0062082191 ISBN-13: 978-0062082190 > read more

#Team Amity Giveaway: 15 prize packs including INSURGENT by Veronica Roth & Kindle Touch

Published on 2012-04-09 00:01:00

The first thing #TeamAmity decided on when we got together was that we wanted to come up with a way to thank all of you for supporting us and the upcoming title INSURGENT by Veronica Roth (available May 1, 2012 from HarperTeen). We pooled our considerable resources and assembled the #TeamAmity Group Giveaway. We hope that you’re as excited about it as we are. The giveaway starts today, Monday, April 9th at 12:01 EST and ends Monday, April 30th at 12:01 EST To enter, all you have to do is fill [..] > read more

Review: Deliver Me from Darkness by Tes Hilaire

Published on 2012-04-08 08:00:00

Title: Deliver Me from DarknessAuthor: Tes HilaireSeries: Paladin Warriors #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: Yes Source: NetgalleyReviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; February 7, 2012 ISBN-10: 1402264348 ISBN-13: 978-1402264344 > read more

Early Review: Kill Me Softly by Sarah Cross

Published on 2012-04-07 08:00:00

*This title will be released on April 10, 2012* Title: Kill Me SoftlyAuthor: > read more

Early Review: RIPPER By Amy Carol Reeves

Published on 2012-04-06 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 8* Title: Ripper Author: Amy Carol Reeves Series: N/A Cover Art:Dominick Finelle Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: > read more

Four Thinks I’m Beautiful: Join #TeamAmity & win super cool swag! #DivergentNation

Published on 2012-04-05 14:01:00

You guys have been hearing me talk all week about #TeamAmity and all the INSURGENT love my faction members are trying to spread. > read more

Winner: TEMPTATION RISING by A.C. Arthur

Published on 2012-04-05 08:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a signed copy of TEMPTATION RISING by A.C. Arthur The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 10 New Covers!

Published on 2012-04-04 08:00:00

So excited to be back from vacation and find that Abigail has refreshed the look of Cover Art Coverage. > read more

Early Review: Royal Street by Suzanne Johnson

Published on 2012-04-03 08:00:00

*This title will be released on April 10, 2012* Title: Royal StreetAuthor: Suzanne JohnsonSeries: Sentinels of New Orleans #1Cover Art: Cliff Nielsen Genre: Urban FantasyExcerpt: No Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Tor Books; Original edition (April 10, 2012) ISBN-10: 0765327791 ISBN-13: 978-0765327796 > read more

It’s Choosing Day! Amity Faction #Divergentnation #teamamity

Published on 2012-04-02 15:19:00

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Early Review: Devil’s Punch by Ann Aguirre

Published on 2012-04-02 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 3, 2012* Title: Devil’s PunchAuthor: > read more

Review: Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman by J. B. Lynn

Published on 2012-04-01 08:00:00

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Hot Off The Press: 61 New Paranormal Titles Releasing in April

Published on 2012-03-31 08:30:00

It’s the last day of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: View all the previous Hot Off The Press posts here In lieu of a conversation snippet between Abigail & her TBR Pile, we’re trying out a new widget that allows you to view all the Hot Off the Press titles in a different format with the all important Price! > read more

What’s your faction? INSURGENT by Veronica Roth #divergentnation

Published on 2012-03-30 17:40:00

I’m Team Amity! You may remember a little book last year that went on to win scads of awards including Goodreads Choice Award for Favorite Book 2011: DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth! > read more

Review: Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston

Published on 2012-03-30 07:00:00

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Guest Blog & Giveaway: A.C. Arthur talks Jaguar Shifters & win TEMPTATION RISING

Published on 2012-03-29 08:30:00

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Cover Art Coverage: 27 New Covers!

Published on 2012-03-28 08:00:00

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Early Review: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane

Published on 2012-03-27 08:00:00

*This title will be released on March 27, 2012* Title: Sacrificial MagicAuthor: > read more

Early Review: Wanted Undead or Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks

Published on 2012-03-26 07:00:00

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Review: Tomorrow Land by Mari Mancusi

Published on 2012-03-25 13:00:00

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Early Review: Spellcaster by Cara Lynn Shultz

Published on 2012-03-25 07:00:00

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Early Review: Slide by Jill Hathaway

Published on 2012-03-24 08:30:00

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Winners: BLOOD ON THE BAYOU by Stacey Jay

Published on 2012-03-23 08:00:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a copy of BLOOD ON THE BAYOU by Stacey Jay The winners are… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Winner: CROAK prize pack

Published on 2012-03-22 22:23:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a CROAK Prize Pack including a scythe pendant, signed bookplate, and signed bookmark. The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. > read more

Cover Art Coverage: Global Edition!

Published on 2012-03-22 07:00:00

Today we have a new variety of Cover Art Coverage to share, as we compare and contrast the cover art of familiar books around the globe. > read more

Review: Deadly is the Kiss by Rhyannon Byrd

Published on 2012-03-20 07:30:00

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Review: Timeless by Gail Carriger

Published on 2012-03-19 08:30:00

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Guest Blog: Laurie London Spills Secrets on her Sizzling Cover Art - TEMPTED BY BLOOD

Published on 2012-03-13 08:30:00

We are excited to welcome back Laurie London, author of the much loved Sweetblood series. The latest installment, TEMPTED BY BLOOD (available now from HQN Books) was described in Abigail’s review as, “imaginative and sensual, the Sweetblood paranormal romance series is one I keep going back to.” The covers are what first drew us to this series, but it’s the stories that keep us coming back for more. Speaking of those covers, Laurie is spilling inside details about how they created such [..] > read more

Interview & Giveaway: Gina Damico on Grim Reapers & CROAK

Published on 2012-03-12 08:00:00

Today we are excited to welcome Gina Damico who is introducing her debut YA novel; CROAK (available on March 20th from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) about a teen who is sent to live in Croak, a town populated entirely by Grim Reapers. Julia reviewed CROAK yesterday calling it, “a hysterical parody of YA boarding school genre.” Check out the giveaway below to win a CROAK Prize Pack & let us know your favorite thing about reapers or your favorite reaper book in the comments below. ATUF: What i [..] > read more

Early Review: Croak by Gina Damico

Published on 2012-03-11 08:30:00

*This title will be released on March 20, 2012* Title: CroakAuthor: Gina DamicoSeries: Croak #1Cover Art: Veer & Carol Chu Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: NetgalleyReviewed by: Julia Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Graphia; March 20, 2012 ISBN-10: 0547608322 ISBN-13: 978-0547608327 Sexual Content: Kissing. Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description Sixteen-year-old Lex Bartleby has sucker-punched her last classma [..] > read more

Early Review: Wide Open by Deborah Coates

Published on 2012-03-10 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 13, 2012* Title: Wide OpenAuthor: Deborah CoatesSeries: N/ACover Art: N/A Genre: Urban FantasyExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Julia Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Tor Books; March 13, 2012 ISBN-10: 0765328984 ISBN-13: 978-0765328984 Sexual Content: Attempted rape, kissing. Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description When Sergeant Hallie Michaels comes back to South Dakota [..] > read more

Giveaway: BLACK HOWL by Christina Henry

Published on 2012-03-09 07:30:00

Giveaway provided by Ace One copy of BLACK HOWL by Christina Henry Available now by Ace Description: Agent of Death Madeline Black is finding out that some of the spirits of Chicago aren't ready to cross over. Something is wrong with the souls of Chicago's dead. Ghosts are walking the streets, and Agent of Death Madeline Black's exasperating boss wants her to figure out why. And while work is bad enough, Maddy has a plethora of personal problems too. Now that Gabriel has been assigned as he [..] > read more

Review: Devil’s Luck by Carolyn Crane

Published on 2012-03-08 07:30:00

Title: Devil’s KissAuthor: Carolyn CraneSeries: The Disillusionists #3.5Cover Art: Anne CainGenre: Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: No Source: AuthorReviewed by: Abigail Format: ebook File Size: 230 KB ASIN: B007EAZRKC Sexual Content: Scene of sensuality. One brief, non graphic sex scene Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description THERE’S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND DOOM. No wager is too outrageous for Simon Fitzgerald, the most rec [..] > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 32 New Titles!!

Published on 2012-03-07 07:30:00

Do not adjust your screen! That is not a typo (not even a transposition), 32 cover reveals this week. As if this Tuesday’s batch of new releases wasn’t excitement enough, now I’m breathless with anticipation for the end of this year and beyond. Gorgeous covers to continue A Beautiful Dark, World of the Lupi, and Guild Hunter series as well as several new faces that I’m intrigued to pick up. The pen-and-ink style of both MOCKINGBIRD and the Fever graphic novel have me sold, how about [..] > read more

Giveaway: ON THE PROWL signed by Patricia Briggs

Published on 2012-03-06 13:30:00

Today is the release of FAIR GAME, the third book in Patricia Briggs Alpha and Omega series (a spin-off of her Mercy Thompson series), which I reviewed earlier today saying that “Briggs is a master storyteller and her deft handling of mythology makes even the most fantastical supernatural worlds feel not just plausible, but every bit as real as our own.” In celebration of the new release, Ace has offered a copy of ON THE PROWL, which contains the first Alpha and Omega story. Did I mention it [..] > read more

Release Day Review: FAIR GAME by Patricia Briggs

Published on 2012-03-06 07:00:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: Fair GameAuthor: Patricia BriggsSeries: Alpha and Omega #3Cover Art: Dan Dos Santos Genre: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: YesSource: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 18 and up Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Ace Hardcover (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 0441020038 ISBN-13: 978-0441020034 Sexual Content: A couple brief sex scenes. References to rape, sodomy, molestation & torture Rating: Excellent - [..] > read more

Early 5bat! Review: The Drowning Girl by Caitlin R. Kiernan

Published on 2012-03-05 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: The Drowning GirlAuthor: Caitlin R. KiernanSeries: N/ACover Art: N/A Genre: dark fantasyExcerpt: No Source: PublisherReviewed by: Julia Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Roc Trade; March 6, 2012 ISBN-10: 0451464168 ISBN-13: 978-0451464163 Sexual Content: References to sex, descriptions of oral sex and sex toys. Rating: Near Perfect - Buy two copies: one for you and one for a friend. Description India Morgan Phelps-Im [..] > read more

Early Review: Balthazar by Claudia Gray

Published on 2012-03-05 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: BalthazarAuthor: Claudia GraySeries: EvernightCover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YAExcerpt: No Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 13 and up Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: HarperTeen (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 0061961183 ISBN-13: 978-0061961182 Sexual Content: Kissing. Implied sex Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description Vampire heartthrob Balth [..] > read more

Review: AND BLUE SKIES FROM PAIN BY Stina Leicht

Published on 2012-03-04 07:30:00

Title: And Blue Skies From Pain Author: Stina Leicht Series: The Fey and the Fallen #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: No Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Kristina Paperback: 300 pages Publisher: Night Shade Books (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 1597803472 ISBN-13: 978-1597803472 Sexual Content: Reference to sex Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description It's November of 1977: The punk rock movement is a year old and the br [..] > read more

Early Review: Assassins in Love by Kris DeLake

Published on 2012-03-03 13:30:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: Assassins in LoveAuthor: Kris DeLakeSeries: Assasins Guild #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Sci-Fi RomanceExcerpt: Yes Source: NetGalleyReviewed by: Abigail Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 1402262825 ISBN-13: 978-1402262821 Sexual Content: Several graphic sex scenes Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description When on [..] > read more

Early Review: Eventide by Elle Jasper

Published on 2012-03-03 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: EventideAuthor: Elle JasperSeries: The Dark Ink Chronicles #3Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban FantasyExcerpt: No Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Signet (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 0451236254 ISBN-13: 978-0451236258 Sexual Content: Scenes of sensuality. One sex scene Rating: Okay – A few good points, but with significant flaws. Library/swap/borrow if you want. Description N [..] > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison

Published on 2012-03-02 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: Oracle’s MoonAuthor: Thea HarrisonSeries: Elder Races #4Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: No Source: AuthorReviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Berkley; March 6, 2012 ISBN-10: 0425246590 ISBN-13: 978-0425246597 Sexual Content: Several sex scenes. Rating: Near Perfect - Buy two copies: one for you and one for a friend. Description As a second daughter, Grace Andreas never had [..] > read more

Dark Days of Winter Interview: Lauren Oliver on PANDEMONIUM #pitchdarkdays

Published on 2012-03-01 07:30:00

There isn’t a big enough welcome for today’s guest. Lauren Oliver became one of my favorite authors last year when I reviewed her ‘painful, heartbreaking, utterly real’ dystopian novel, DELIRIUM. This month brings us the sequel called PANDEMONIUM (available on February 28th from HarperTeen) which left me breathless by the end. I had the privilege of interviewing Lauren as part of the Pitch Dark Dark Days of Winter tour below, but be sure to check out all the other delicious Dark Days b [..] > read more

Hot Off The Press: 59 New Paranormal Titles Releasing in March

Published on 2012-02-29 13:00:00

It’s the last day of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: View all the previous Hot Off The Press posts here (Here is the monthly conversation snippet from Abigail and her murderously hostile TBR Pile) ME: So...how are you? MY TBR PILE:That's very considerate of you to inquire after my wellbeing. One would almost think you had a heart inside that cold husk of yours. ME:That's not fair. You know I try very hard to keep you as smal [..] > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 12 New Titles!

Published on 2012-02-29 07:30:00

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a cover show up on both the Best and Worst side of our wrap up, but the vibrant SOUL TRADE cover has divided opinions here at ATUF. Over all, I’d say this is a darker than average crop of covers. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to use the adjective “creepy” so much in one post. Crux by Julie Reece (Click to enlarge) Not Yet Available for Pre-Order. Description: She should have run. Now, she’ll have to fight. Eighteen year old Bird [..] > read more

Review: Black Howl by Christina Henry

Published on 2012-02-28 13:30:00

Title: Black HowlAuthor: Christina HenrySeries: Madeline Black #3Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban FantasyExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: Ace; October 30, 2012 ISBN-10: 1937007332 ISBN-13: 978-1937007331 Sexual Content: References to sex and attempted rape. Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description Agent of Death Madeline Black is finding out that some of the spirits of Chi [..] > read more

Early Review: Vampire’s Kiss by Veronica Wolff

Published on 2012-02-28 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: Vampire’s KissAuthor: Veronica WolffSeries: Watchers #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YAExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 18 and up Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: NAL Trade (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 045123572X ISBN-13: 978-0451235725 Sexual Content: Kissing. References to sex Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description IF YOU� [..] > read more

Top 10 List: Art Inspired by the Abby Sinclair Series by Allison Pang

Published on 2012-02-27 07:30:00

Today we are welcoming Allison Pang, author and artist responsible for the Abby Sinclair urban fantasy series. We’re gearing up for the second book in the series, A SLIVER OF SHADOW (available on February 28, 2012 by Pocket Books), which Abigail reviewed last week. What better way to get excited for more Abby and Phin than looking at some of the amazing art inspired by the series. Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments. You can read all the previous Top 10 Lists HERE Top 1 [..] > read more

Winners: OBSIDIAN by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Published on 2012-02-26 13:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win one of three ebook copies of OBSIDIAN by Jennifer L. Armentrout The winners are… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. Please respond with your address within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. Didn’t win? Buy your own copy of OBSIDIAN > read more

Early Review: Illuminate by Aimee Agresti

Published on 2012-02-26 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012* Title: IlluminateAuthor: Aimee Agresti Series: Gilded Wings #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YAExcerpt: No Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 12 and up Hardcover: 528 pages Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 0547626142 ISBN-13: 978-0547626147 Sexual Content: Kissing Rating: Okay – A few good points, but with significant flaws. Library/swap/borrow if you want. Descripti [..] > read more

Review: The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice

Published on 2012-02-25 07:30:00

Title: The Wolf GiftAuthor: Anne RiceSeries: N/ACover Art: N/A Genre: Urban FantasyExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Julia Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Knopf; February 14, 2012 ISBN-10: 0307595110 ISBN-13: 978-0307595119 Sexual Content: References to sex, threats of rape, sex scenes. Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description A daring new departure from the inspired creator of The Vampire Chronicles (“unrele [..] > read more

Early Review: Perception by Kim Harrington

Published on 2012-02-24 13:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2012* Title: PerceptionAuthor: Kim HarringtonSeries: Clarity #2Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YAExcerpt: No Source: ARC SwapReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 14 and up Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Point (March 1, 2012) ISBN-10: 0545230535 ISBN-13: 978-0545230537 Sexual Content: Kissing. References to sex Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description When you can see thi [..] > read more

Early Review: By a Thread by Jennifer Estep

Published on 2012-02-24 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 28, 2012* Title: By a ThreadAuthor: Jennifer EstepSeries: Elemental Assassin #6Cover Art: Tony MauroGenre: Urban FantasyExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Pocket Books; February 28, 2012 ISBN-10: 1451651767 ISBN-13: 978-1451651768 Sexual Content: Sex scenes, references to rape. Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description When [..] > read more

Attn Bloggers: Book Bloggers and Publishers Online Conference 2012 is coming!

Published on 2012-02-23 13:31:00

Book Bloggers and Publishers Online Conference 2012 March 7-12th Are you a book blogger? It doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or a veteran, I can’t tell you how essential the Book Bloggers & Publishers Online Conference is. This will be my third year attending and already I’m anticipating making more great publishing contacts, learning invaluable insider info, tips, tricks, and ways to become a better blogger, and networking with industry professionals. And I’m not even talking abou [..] > read more

Early Review: Partials by Dan Wells

Published on 2012-02-23 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 28, 2012* Title: PartialsAuthor: Dan WellsSeries: Partials #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Post Apocalyptic YAExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 14 and up Hardcover: 480 pages Publisher: Balzer + Bray (February 28, 2012) ISBN-10: 0062071041 ISBN-13: 978-0062071040 Sexual Content: Kissing Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description The human race is all b [..] > read more

Early Review: Fever by Joan Swan

Published on 2012-02-22 13:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2012* Title: FeverAuthor: Joan SwanSeries: Phoenix Rising #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: YesSource: AuthorReviewed by: Julia Paperback: 354 pages Publisher: Brava; February 28, 2012 ISBN-10: 0758266383 ISBN-13: 978-0758266385 Sexual Content: References to rape; Several sex scenes. Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description When Dr. Alyssa Foster is taken hostage [..] > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 20 New Titles!

Published on 2012-02-22 07:30:00

It’s been a long time since we’ve had such a big Cover Art Post, and all of this bounty is overwhelmingly weighted towards the good. This is one of the few weeks when I had no “worst”, so as you can imagine, I also had a very hard time deciding on which cover would be the best. In the end, mood and special effects won out for me, which cover will be your favorite? Call of the Sea by Rebecca Hart (Click to enlarge) Not Yet Available for Pre-Order. Description: Elysandra Wint [..] > read more

Winner: Fever by Joan Swan

Published on 2012-02-21 07:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a copy of FEVER by Joan Swan. Thanks to Joan for providing this giveaway! The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. Please respond with your address within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. Didn’t win? Buy your own copy of FEVER > read more

Early Review: Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

Published on 2012-02-21 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 28, 2012* Title: PandemoniumAuthor: Lauren OliverSeries: Delirium #2Cover Art: N/A Genre: Dystopian YAExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 14 and up Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (February 28, 2012) ISBN-10: 006197806X ISBN-13: 978-0061978067 Sexual Content: Kissing Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description I’m pushing aside the [..] > read more

Winners: The Dark Elite series by Chloe Neill

Published on 2012-02-20 14:00:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win The Dark Elite series by Chloe Neill & a copy of CHARMFALL The winners are (1st winner wins the series set, 2nd winner wins the copy of CHARMFALL)… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. Please respond with your UK address within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. Didn’t win? Buy your own copy of CHARMFALL > read more

Early Review: A Sliver of Shadow by Allison Pang

Published on 2012-02-20 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 28, 2012* Title: A Sliver of ShadowAuthor: Allison PangSeries: Abby Sinclair #2Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban FantasyExcerpt: Yes Source: Publisher/Bewitching Book ToursReviewed by: Abigail Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Pocket Books (February 28, 2012) ISBN-10: 1439198349 ISBN-13: 978-1439198346 Sexual Content: Scenes of sexuality. One graphic sex scene Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt bef [..] > read more

Guest Blog & Giveaway: Why Aliens Are Better Than Vampires by Jennifer L. Armentrout & win OBSIDIAN

Published on 2012-02-19 07:30:00

We’re happy to welcome back Jennifer L. Armentrout to the blog just days before the release of her Lux series prequel, SHADOWS (available on February 21st from Entangled Publishing). If you are new to the Lux series, check out Julia’s swooning review of the first book, OBSIDIAN and it’s ultimate bad boy hero Daemon. SHADOWS features a brand new bad boy to fall for: Daemon’s twin brother Dawson. If you are thinking these otherworldly alphas are vampires, think again. One look at the des [..] > read more

Winner: DATING THE UNDEAD by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe

Published on 2012-02-18 18:32:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a copy of DATING THE UNDEAD by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. Please respond with your address within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. Didn’t win? Buy your own copy of DATING THE UNDEAD > read more

Early Review: Raven Calls by C.E. Murphy

Published on 2012-02-18 07:30:00

Title: Raven Calls Author: C.E. Murphy Series: The Walker Papers #7 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: NetGalleyReviewed by: Kristina Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Luna; Original edition (February 21, 2012) ISBN-10: 0373803435 ISBN-13: 978-0373803439 Sexual Content: Reference to kissing Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description Something wicked this way comes… Suddenly, being bitten by a werew [..] > read more

Early Review: Tempted by Blood by Laurie London

Published on 2012-02-17 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 21, 2012* Title: Tempted by BloodAuthor: Laurie LondonSeries: Sweetblood #3Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: No Source: NetGalleyReviewed by: Abigail Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: HQN Books (February 21, 2012) ISBN-10: 0373776454 ISBN-13: 978-0373776450 Sexual Content: Several graphic sex scenes Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying. Description Deep within the [..] > read more

Early Review: Fever by Lauren DeStefano

Published on 2012-02-16 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 21, 2012* Title: FeverAuthor: Lauren DeStefano Series: The Chemical Garden #2Cover Art: N/A Genre: Dystopian, YAExcerpt: Yes Source: PublisherReviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 14 and up Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers (February 21, 2012) ISBN-10: 144240907X ISBN-13: 978-1442409071 Sexual Content: Sex slavery. Attempted assault. Kissing Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe [..] > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 13 New Titles!

Published on 2012-02-15 07:30:00

There’s some interesting series covers today. What’s better, a series that keeps changing cover styles while trying to get it right, like Anita Blake? Or a recognizable cover that fits the overall theme but isn’t great on it’s own, like the latest installment for Deadtown? Black-hearted Betrayal by Kasey Mackenzie (Click to enlarge) Description: N/A “Every time I think Judy York and the Ace Art Department can’t amaze me more, they prove me wrong! I love this newcov [..] > read more

Winners: ALPHA INSTINCT by Katie Reus

Published on 2012-02-14 14:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win a copy of ALPHA INSTINCT by Katie Reus The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. Please respond with your address within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. Didn’t win? Buy your own copy of ALPHA INSTINCT > read more

Interview and Giveaway: Fever by Joan Swan

Published on 2012-02-14 07:30:00

I’m excited to have Joan Swan here today, telling us a little bit about the first installment in her Phoenix Rising series, FEVER. FEVER had me hooked from Chapter 1, the hero and heroine have so much drama and danger swirling around them I couldn’t wait to find out how things would resolve. As my ARC arrived today, I’ll be heading to the couch to satisfy my curiosity once I click “Post”. Enter to win your own copy of FEVER below, or if you’re not the gambling type, pre-order a [..] > read more

5Bat! Review: Dating the Undead by Gena Showalter & Jill Monroe

Published on 2012-02-13 13:30:00

Title: Dating the UndeadAuthor: Gena Showalter & Jill MonroeSeries: N/ACover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal RomanceExcerpt: No Source: PublisherReviewed by: Julia Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Harlequin; December 27, 2011 ISBN-10: 0373892527 ISBN-13: 978-0373892525 Sexual Content: References to sex. Rating: Near Perfect - Buy two copies: one for you and one for a friend. Description They're drop-dead handsome— and we're not kidding! Welcome to the first and only guide [..] > read more

Giveaway: The Dark Elite series by Chloe Neill–UK only

Published on 2012-02-13 07:30:00

Giveaway provided by Orion Books **UK Only** One winner will receive a set of the Dark Elite series by Chloe NeillOne winner will receive a copy of CHARMFALL Available now by Orion Books Description: As the new girl at St. Sophia's boarding school, Lily Parker thinks her classmates are the most monstrous things she'll have to face. In Firespell, Hexbound, and Charmfall she'll find out just how wrong she is, as she falls in with a group of rebel teens defending Chicago from vampires, demo [..] > read more

Winner: ARC copy of THE WOOD QUEEN by Karen Mahoney

Published on 2012-02-12 07:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win an ARC copy of THE WOOD QUEEN by Karen Mahoney The winner is… Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon. Please respond with your address within 48 hours or a new winner will be drawn. Didn’t win? Buy your own copy of THE WOOD QUEEN > read more

Top 10 List: Gena Showalter & Jill Monroe’s Pick Up Lines You Might Hear from an Immortal & win DATING THE UNDEAD

Published on 2012-02-11 07:30:00

The most romantic day of the year is right around the corner, so this year, we’ve invited two supernatural storytellers to help us all celebrate Paranormal Valentine’s Day. Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe have teamed up to create the perfect read for the holiday: DATING THE UNDEAD (available now from Harlequin). “This unique guide to dating the undead is formatted just like your favorite magazine… with a paranormal edge. “Dating the Undead” includes tips for dating an immortal, beau [..] > read more

Review: Fractured Light by Rachel McClellan

Published on 2012-02-10 07:30:00

Title: Fractured LightAuthor: Rachel McClellanSeries: Untitled Series #1Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YAExcerpt: No Source: AuthorReviewed by: Julia Hardcover: 312 pages Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc.; February 14, 2012 ISBN-10: 1599559420 ISBN-13: 978-1599559421 Sexual Content: Kissing. Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list. Description Llona Reese is used to living on the run. After the Vykens killed her parents, she knew they wo [..] > read more

Deadly Destinations: Lisa Desrochers’ Luc Cain takes us to Hell from ORIGINAL SIN

Published on 2011-07-05 08:30:00

**Visit Dark Faerie Tales today for her Deadly Destination tour of Michelle Rowen’s San Diego from Jillian Conrad & a chance to win BLOODLUST** Today’s Deadly Destination stop probably doesn’t enjoy thriving tourist business…it can get a > read more

5bat! Review: Feast by Merrie Destefano

Published on 2011-07-04 21:30:00

Title: Feast Author: Merrie Destefano Series: N/A Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Netgalley Reviewed by: Julia > read more

Deadly Destinations: Jess Haines’ Shiarra Waynest takes us to New York City from DECEIVED BY THE OTHERS

Published on 2011-07-04 08:30:00

**Visit Dark Faerie Tales today for her Deadly Destination tour of Rachel Caine’s San Diego from Bryn Davis & a chance to win WORKING STIFF** Happy 4th of July! Spending the holiday with us for Deadly Destinations is Shiarra Waynest and the cr > read more

Review: Torn by Erica O’Rourke

Published on 2011-07-03 18:30:00

Title: Torn Author: Erica O'Rourke Series: Torn Trilogy #1 Cover Art: Kristine Mills Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher via The {Teen} Book Scene > read more

Winner: Blood Law & Blood Secrets by Jeannie Holmes

Published on 2011-07-03 18:17:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Jeannie Holmes for providing signed copies of BLOOD LAW and BLOOD SECRETS The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Danielle Who said her favorite female vampires are: I'd have to say either Akas > read more

Deadly Destinations: Elle Jasper’s Riley Poe takes us to Charleston from EVERDARK

Published on 2011-07-03 08:30:00

**Visit Dark Faerie Tales today for her Deadly Destination tour of Suzanne Young’s Portland from Charlotte Cassidy & a chance to win A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL** Deadly Destinations day three takes us to Charleston…with vampires. Elle Jasper’s ta > read more

Deadly Destinations: Stacey Kade’s Will Killian takes us to The Archway Theater from THE QUEEN OF THE DEAD

Published on 2011-07-02 08:30:00

**Visit Dark Faerie Tales today for her Deadly Destination tour of Dani Harper’s Dunvegan from Birkie Peterson & a chance to win CHANGELING DREAM** Deadly Destinations day two features one of my favorite sarcastic and jaded protagonists, Stace > read more

Early Review: Blood Secrets by Jeannie Holmes

Published on 2011-07-02 02:01:00

*This title will be released on July 5, 2011* Title: Blood Secrets Author: Jeannie Holmes Series: Alexandra Sabian #2 Cover Art: Kris Keller� Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

Deadly Destinations: Kalayna Price’s Alex Craft takes us to Nekros City from GRAVE DANCE

Published on 2011-07-01 08:30:00

**Visit Dark Faerie Tales today for her Deadly Destination tour of Diana Rowland’s Louisiana from Angel Crawford & a chance to win MY LIFE AS A WHITE TRASH ZOMBIE** Welcome to the very first stop of our Deadly Destinations event! Our first cha > read more

Winner: The Vampire Who Loved Me & prize pack by Theresa Meyer

Published on 2011-06-30 19:29:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Theresa Meyers via Bewitching Book Tours for proving the Vampire Love Prize Pack! Vampire Love Pack includes a pair of high-quality customizable fangs you can use again and again, an autographed cop > read more

Deadly Destinations Master List & giveaway details for all 175 books!

Published on 2011-06-30 08:31:00

Deadly Destinations: Your Guide to Killer Hot Spots July 1 - July 31st Hosted by All Things Urban Fantasy (ATUF) & Dark Faerie Tales (DFT) See the announcement post with all the details about this event HERE What's the saying in real estate? > read more

Review: Kitty’s Big Trouble by Carrie Vaughn

Published on 2011-06-30 02:01:00

Title: Kitty’s� Big Trouble Author: Carrie Vaughn Series: Kitty Norville #9 Cover Art: Craig White Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher > read more

Instant Gratification: 4 new Paranormal ebook collections for Summer

Published on 2011-06-29 17:39:00

First Paranormal Romances Origins: First Books of Three Paranormal Bestsellers: Cole, Showalter, Kohler Authors: Cole, Kresley Showalter, Gena Kohler, Sharie ISBN: 9781451652161 Price: $18.99 /Can $25.99 /Int'l $22.99 On Sale Now! D > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 25 new covers!

Published on 2011-06-29 08:30:00

If you follow @Abigail_ATUF on Twitter, you know that at exactly 5:08pm last night I lost the entire Cover Art Post for today.� I know this happens to everyone.� I once lost an entire Hot Off The Press post the day before it was suppose > read more

Early Review: Deceived By The Others by Jess Haines

Published on 2011-06-28 08:30:00

*This title will be released on July 5, 2011* Title: Deceived By The Others Author: Jess Haines Series: H&W Investigations #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: u > read more

Early Review: Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers

Published on 2011-06-27 02:01:00

*This title will be released on July 5, 2011* Title: Original Sin Author: Lisa Desrochers Series: Personal Demons #2 Cover Art: Cliff Nielsen� Genre: Paranormal Y > read more

Early Review: Dead Iron by Devon Monk

Published on 2011-06-26 08:30:00

*This title will be released on July 5, 2011* Title: Dead Iron Author: Devon Monk Series: Age of Steam #1 Cover Art: Cliff Nielsen Genre: Paranormal Stea > read more

Early Review: The First Days by Rhiannon Frater

Published on 2011-06-25 08:30:00

*This title will be released on July 5, 2011* Title: The First Days Author: Rhiannon Frater Series: As The World Dies: A Zombie Trilogy #1 Cover Art: N/A > read more

Top 10 List & Giveaway: Jeannie Holmes’ Favorite Female Vampires

Published on 2011-06-24 08:30:00

We’re joined by Jeannie Holmes�today, author of the Alexandra Sabian urban fantasy series (BLOOD LAW was released in July 2010 and BLOOD SECRETS will be published on June 28, 2011 from Bantam) about an ‘FBPI Enforcer [who] polices the vampir > read more

Hot Off The Press: 52 paranormal titles for July

Published on 2011-06-24 02:01:00

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: *Release dates are subject to change.� Most of the descriptions have been truncated for space.� Clicking the ‘mor > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 17 New Titles!

Published on 2011-06-23 20:00:00

�� Dreaming Awake by Gwen Hayes� (Click to enlarge) Description: She fell for him in a nighttime world. But the time for dreaming is past—and the he > read more

Guest Blog & Giveaway: Theresa Meyers “The Vampire Who Loved Me”

Published on 2011-06-23 08:30:00

Please welcome Theresa Meyers, author of� THE VAMPIRE WHO LOVED ME, available now from Harlequin books. Theresa is talking today about why she writes paranormal books (hint it involves burgling—but tidy—elves) and don’t forget to visit all > read more

Chapter Hunt part 3 for Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix

Published on 2011-06-22 08:00:00

Did you catch Julia’s review yesterday of Adrian Phoenix’s BLACK HEART LOA, Hoodoo #2?� You can read the full review HERE.� The book will be published on June 28th from Pocket books, but in the meantime, you can follow this very cool ch > read more

Early Review: Heartless by Gail Carriger

Published on 2011-06-22 02:01:00

*This title will be released on June 28, 2011* Title: Heartless Author: Gail Carriger Series: Parasol Protectorate #4 Cover Art: Lauren Panepinto� Genre: Paranorm > read more

Early Review: My Life As A White Trash Zombie

Published on 2011-06-21 08:30:00

*This title will be released on July 5, 2011* Title: My Life As A White Trash Zombie Author: Diana Rowland Series: White Trash Zombie #1 Cover Art: Dan dos Stantos > read more

Review: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

Published on 2011-06-21 02:01:00

Title: The Monstrumologist Author: Rick Yancey Series: The Monstrumologist #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Horror YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by: > read more

Early Review: Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix

Published on 2011-06-20 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 28, 2011* Title: Black Heart Loa Author: Adrian Phoenix  Series: Hoodoo #2 Cover Art: Steve Stone  Genre: urban fantasy Excerpt: > read more

Early Review: Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix

Published on 2011-06-20 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 28, 2011* Title: Black Heart Loa Author: Adrian Phoenix� Series: Hoodoo #2 Cover Art: Steve Stone� Genre: urban fantasy > read more

Winner: Changeling Moon by Dani Harper

Published on 2011-06-19 15:58:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to FSB Associates for providing the copy of CHANGELING MOON by Dani Harper The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Hoping 4 More Great giveaway! Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon.  > read more

Winner: Changeling Moon by Dani Harper

Published on 2011-06-19 15:58:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to FSB Associates for providing the copy of CHANGELING MOON by Dani Harper The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Hoping 4 More Great giveaway! Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon.  Pl > read more

Early Review: Green-Eyed Envy by Kasey Mackenzie

Published on 2011-06-19 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 28, 2011* Title: Green-Eyed Envy Author: Kasey Mackenzie Series: Shades of Fury #2 Cover Art: Judy York� Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

Review: The Deadliest Bite by Jennifer Rardin

Published on 2011-06-18 02:28:00

Title: The Deadliest Bite Author: Jennifer Rardin Series: Jaz Parks #8 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: No Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Ju > read more

Top 10 List: Suzanne Young’s Favorite Paranormal YA Covers

Published on 2011-06-17 08:30:00

Suzanne Young is the author of the upcoming A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL (available from Balzer + Bray on June 21, 2011) a paranormal YA about a girl compelled to help others and ultimately be forgotten by everyone she knows (read my review HERE). Suzanne is > read more

Early Review: Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey

Published on 2011-06-17 02:01:00

*This title will be released on June 21, 2011* Title: Haunting Violet Author: Alyxandra Harvey Series: Standalone Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

Guest Blog: Erica O’Rourke “Torn”

Published on 2011-06-16 08:30:00

Please welcome Erica O'Rourke to the site today.� Erica is the author of the upcoming book TORN (available on June 28th 2011), the first in a new paranormal YA trilogy from K Teen/Kensington) which sounds better and better the more times I look > read more

Winner: #DarkTour Prize Pack from Erin Kellison & Laurie London

Published on 2011-06-16 02:01:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Erin Kellison & Laurie London for providing the #DarkTour Prize Pack:BONDED BY BLOOD (book 1 in Laurie’s Sweetblood series),SHADOW BOUND(book 1 in Erin’s Shadow series) & DARKNESS UNKNOWN by > read more

Early Review: Embraced by Blood by Laurie London

Published on 2011-06-15 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 21, 2011* Title: Embraced by Blood Author: Laurie London Series: Sweetblood #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Roma > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 31 new titles!

Published on 2011-06-14 19:36:00

Apologies for missing last weeks Cover Art Coverage post.� Julia and I have been busy with traveling and Deadly Destinations preparations and we could not get it done.� We are still in scramble mode so we aren’t able to do the normal post > read more

Winner: RUBY RED by Kerstin Gier

Published on 2011-06-14 14:41:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group via Zeitghost Media for providing a copy of RUBY RED by Kerstin Gier The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Aydrea This one sounds so good! Thanks for the > read more

Winner: SHADE and SHIFT by Jeri Smith-Ready

Published on 2011-06-14 08:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Simon Pulse via Big Honcho Media a copy of SHADE and SHIFT by Jeri Smith-Ready The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Samantha R. Who said her favorite ghost story is: I love A Certain Slant o > read more

Early Review: A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young

Published on 2011-06-13 18:27:00

*This title will be released on June 21, 2011* Title: A Need So Beautiful Author: Suzanne Young Series: A Need So Beautiful #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Para > read more

*UPDATE* 9th Path: The Nine Paths to Chloe King game–This is it!

Published on 2011-06-13 14:58:00

*UPDATE* I received this email back from Chloe: Hey there! I’m not checking emails at the moment! Between school, birthday, and my crazy life I’m a bit busy! Promise I’ll check in soon and get back to you! -Chloe This is it! the 9 > read more

5bat! Review: Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix

Published on 2011-06-13 08:30:00

� Title: Black Dust Mambo Author: Adrian Phoenix Series: Hoodoo #1 Cover Art: Steve Stone� Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Purchased > read more

Giveaway Policy & FAQ

Published on 2011-06-12 19:24:00

For giveaway providers/sponsors Giveaways should be sent to the winner directly from the provider/sponsor Giveaways will run for 7 days unless the provider/sponsor requests longer > read more

8th Path: The Nine Paths to Chloe King game + new Giveaway!

Published on 2011-06-12 17:53:00

� 8th Path I received a postcard, a warning about a Foe and a security breach, and a Mai Protection Charm The postcard was from Batko: He signed his name Batko.me which people cleverer than me recognized as a website address.� Here > read more

Giveaway: Changeling Moon by Dani Harper

Published on 2011-06-12 08:30:00

Giveaway provided by FSB Associates One copy of CHANGELING MOON by Dani Harper "Dani Harper breathes life into her characters." —Coffee Time Romance He roams the moonlit wilderness, his every sense and instinct on high alert. Changel > read more

Winner: Everlasting by Alyson Noel

Published on 2011-06-11 16:07:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to St. Martin's Press via Zeitghost Media for providing a copy of EVERLASTING by Alyson Noel The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Jen I Love this series! I can't wait to see how it ends :) Con > read more

Review: Possession by Elana Johnson

Published on 2011-06-11 02:01:00

Title: Possession Author: Elana Johnson Series: N/A Cover Art: N/A Genre: Dystopian YA Excerpt: Yes Source: GalleyGrab Reviewed by: Abigail > read more

Early Review: Hourglass by Myra McEntire

Published on 2011-06-10 20:34:00

*This title will be released on June 14, 2011* Title: Hourglass Author: Myra McEntire Series: Hourglass #1 Cover Art: Lissy Laricchis Genre: Paranormal Y > read more

Winners: The Dark City by Catherine Fisher

Published on 2011-06-10 17:04:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Big Honcho Media for arranging the giveaway of THE DARK CITY by Catherine Fisher The winners (chosen by Random.org) are… Sandy Jay I'd love to read this. Thanks for the giveaway. Scoot > read more

Review: Mercy Thompson Moon Called Volume One by Patricia Briggs

Published on 2011-06-10 08:30:00

Title: Mercy Thompson: Moon Called, Volume One Author: Patricia Briggs & David Lawrence Series: Mercy Thompson Cover Art: Amelia Woo Genre: Mercy Thompson Graphic Novels #1 Excerpt: Yes > read more

Early Review: The Wild Side (anthology) edited by Mark L. Van Name

Published on 2011-06-09 17:41:00

*This title will be released on August 2, 2011* Title: The Wild Side Author: Anthology Mark L. Van Name, Diana Rowland, Tanya Huff,Caitlin Kittredge, Gina Massel-Castater, Toni L.P. Kelner, Sarah > read more

Review: For Heaven’s Eyes Only by Simon R. Green

Published on 2011-06-09 14:00:00

Title: For Heaven’s Eyes Only Author: Simon R. Green Series: Secret Histories #5 Cover Art: Paul Young� Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Rev > read more

Review: Everdark by Elle Jasper

Published on 2011-06-09 08:30:00

Title: Everdark Author: Elle Jasper Series: Dark Ink Chronicles #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Author/Publisher Reviewed by > read more

Review: Shadow Touch by Erin Kellison

Published on 2011-06-08 22:10:00

Title: Shadow Touch Author: Erin Kellison Series: Shadow 2.5 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: No Source: Author Reviewed by: Julia > read more

7th Path in The Nine Paths to Chloe King game–Answers!

Published on 2011-06-08 20:03:00

7th Path Another package today. Inside was this very nice pen and a business card for Whitney Rezza. When I flipped over the card it directed me to an item from the original box that provided a password: The password unlocked a media folde > read more

Guest Blog & Giveaway: DarkTour Erin Kellison & Laurie London

Published on 2011-06-08 08:30:00

Welcome to Erin Kellison & Laurie London today for the 5th stop in their DarkTour! I was an instant fan of both Laurie’s Sweetblood series and Erin’s Shadow series when I read their debuts last year (read my 4/5 review of SHADOW BOUND by Erin > read more

Giveaway & Trailer: Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier

Published on 2011-06-07 16:12:00

Giveaway provided by Macmillan Children's Publishing Group via Zeitghost Media One copy of RUBY RED by Kerstin Gier Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But une > read more

Winner: DARK ORACLE & ROGUE ORACLE by Alayna williams

Published on 2011-06-07 15:36:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Alayna Williams via Bewitching Book Tours for providing copies of DARK ORACLE & ROGUE ORACLE! There were 86 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Elizabeth thanks for the giveawa > read more

Review: Goddess With A Blade by Lauren Dane

Published on 2011-06-07 08:30:00

Title: Goddess With A Blade Author: Lauren Dane Series: Standalone Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Netgalley Reviewed by: Abiga > read more

5th & 6th Paths in The Nine Paths to Chloe King game & new Giveaway

Published on 2011-06-07 00:03:00

Thank you all for tweeting @Batko614 with misinformation about the location of Chloe King.� My favorite came from @ThisJessicaRae who tweeted: @Batko614 #ChloeKing? I heard she's going to be on Jeopardy next week. I received the video from > read more

Giveaway: Shade and Shift by Jeri Smith-Ready

Published on 2011-06-06 08:30:00

� Giveaway provided by Simon Pulse via Big Honcho Media One winner will receive a copy of SHADE and SHIFT by Jeri Smith-Ready SHADE: Love ties them together. Death can't tear them apart. Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to > read more

Early Review: Frostbound by Sharon Ashwood

Published on 2011-06-06 02:01:00

*This title will be released on June 7, 2011* Title: Frostbound Author: Sharon Ashwood Series: The Dark Forgotten #4 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Rom > read more

Early Review: Hexed (anthology) by Ilona Andrews, Yasmine Galenorn, Allyson James, Jeanne C. Stein

Published on 2011-06-05 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 7th* Title: Hexed Author: Ilona Andrews, Yasmine Galenorn, Allyson James, Jeanne C. Stein Series: Kate Daniels #4.5, Sisters of the Moon #9.5, S > read more

Review: Hidden by Blood (novella) by Laurie London

Published on 2011-06-05 02:01:00

Title: Hidden by Blood Author: Laurie London Series: Sweetblood #1.5 (novella) Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Author Revi > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Hunt the Moon by Karen Chance

Published on 2011-06-04 22:06:00

*This title will be released on June 7, 2011* Title: Hunt the Moon Author: Karen Chance Series: Cassandra Palmer #5 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

Giveaway & Trailer: Everlasting by Alyson Noel

Published on 2011-06-04 16:52:00

Giveaway provided by St. Martin's Press via Zeitghost Media One copy of EVERLASTING by Alyson Noel Available June 7th from St. Martin's Press is the final book in Alyson Noel's beloved Immortals Series The sixth and final installment of the epic > read more

Early Review: Hereafter by Tara Hudson

Published on 2011-06-04 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 7, 2011* Title: Hereafter Author: Tara Hudson Series: Hearafter #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

5th Path in The Nine Paths to Chloe King game–We need tweets! #ninepaths

Published on 2011-06-03 23:32:00

I received a message that enemy (@Batko614) is posing on Twitter as a friend with information that Chloe King needs.� We need to get as many people as possible to tweet him misinformation to throw him off her trail Get tweeting!� Are > read more

Top 10 List: Deborah Cooke “Flying Bind”

Published on 2011-06-03 08:30:00

Please join me in welcoming veteran paranormal romance author Deborah Cooke to the site today.� Well known for her Adult Dragonfire series, Deborah will be launching a new paranormal YA spin-off series on June 7th from NAL called the The Dragon > read more

Early Review: Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day

Published on 2011-06-03 02:01:00

*This title will be released on June 7, 2011* Title: Vampire in Atlantis Author: Alyssa Day Series: Warriors of Poseidon #7 Cover Art: Phil Heffernan Genr > read more

Review: The Hidden Goddess by M. K. Hobson

Published on 2011-06-02 20:29:00

Title: The Hidden Goddess Author: M. K. Hobson Series: The Native Star #2 Cover Art: David Stevenson Genre: Steampunk Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Rev > read more

Path 4: The Nine Paths to Chloe King game

Published on 2011-06-02 16:41:00

� Remember the box of odd items that I got which included this: Well the Mai email today told me translate a symbol on the tag and ‘follow the path where it leads.’� The symbol is included in the Book of Mai on my iPad and means T > read more

Uh Oh. We’re in trouble: 3rd Path of the Nine Paths to Chloe King Game

Published on 2011-06-02 16:07:00

I received a Bastet charm and a code that when deciphered said: The Uniter is Chloe King.� Then I got this message: I’ll be posting the 4th path later today > read more

Giveaway: The Relic Master: The Dark City by Catherine Fisher

Published on 2011-06-02 15:16:00

Have you heard about the new series from Catherine Fisher? It’s called Relic Master and all four books in the series will release back to back over the summer starting with the title I’m giving away, THE DARK CITY. See details below. Giveawa > read more

Early Review: Flying Blind by Deborah Cooke

Published on 2011-06-02 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 7, 2011* Title: Flying Blind Author: Deborah Cooke Series: The Dragon Diaries Trilogy#1 Cover Art: Juliana Kolesova > read more

Event Announcement for Deadly Destinations: Your Guide to Killer Hot Spots

Published on 2011-06-01 08:30:00

Thinking about slipping off for a summer of sun and fun in the South of France? Cozying up on the beach in Cabo? Partying in Palm Springs?� Wouldn’t you rather enjoy an all expenses paid, character guided tour of some of the hottest locals in > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 12 New Titles!

Published on 2011-06-01 02:01:00

�� Lothario by Kresley Cole� Description: From the humblest of beginnings a millennia ago, Lothaire the Enemy of Old rose to power, becoming the most feared an > read more

Review: Queen of the Dead by Stacey Kade

Published on 2011-05-31 08:30:00

Title: Queen of the Dead Author: Stacey Kade Series: Ghost and the Goth #2 Cover Art: Tom Corbett Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: No Source: Publisher Rev > read more

Interview: Allison van Diepen “The Vampire Stalker”

Published on 2011-05-30 08:30:00

I’m so glad to welcome Allison van Diepen to the site today. Allison’s new paranormal YA, THE VAMPIRE STALKER, is releasing in a couple days on June 1st from Point.� I was fortunate to receive an early copy and reviewed it yesterday, describ > read more

Early Review: The Vampire Stalker by Allison van Diepen

Published on 2011-05-29 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 1, 2011* Title: The Vampire Stalker Author: Allison van Diepen Series: N/A Cover Art: Christopher Stengel Genre: Par > read more

Early Review: Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Published on 2011-05-28 14:31:00

*This title will be released on May 31, 2011* Title: Starcrossed Author: Josephine Angelini Series: Starcrossed #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

Hot Off The Press: 69 new paranormal titles for June

Published on 2011-05-27 08:30:00

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: *Release dates are subject to change.� Most of the descriptions have been truncated for space.� Clicking the ‘mor > read more

Early Review: Nightfall by Ellen Connor

Published on 2011-05-27 07:07:00

*This title will be released on June 7, 2011* Title: Nightfall Author: Ellen Connor� Series: Dark Age Dawning #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance > read more

2nd Path in The Nine Paths to Chloe King game!

Published on 2011-05-27 00:15:00

I received the next task to complete in The Nine Paths to Chloe King game.� If you missed the first task post and explanation of how to play the game, you can read about it here along with how to claim a limited edition Circle charm. Path #2: > read more

Giveaway: Dark Oracle & Rogue Oracle by Alayna Williams

Published on 2011-05-26 08:30:00

Giveaway provided by Alayna Williams via Bewitching Book Tours One winner will receive both DARK ORACLE & ROGUE ORACLE by Alayna williams � DARK ORACLE (Delphic Oracle #1) is available now from Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. R > read more

Winner: Abithica by Susan Goldsmith

Published on 2011-05-26 02:10:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway for a copy of Abithica by Susan Goldsmith and to Susan for providing it. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Melanie L. I would love to read this. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. Congratul > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 12 New Titles!!

Published on 2011-05-25 22:11:00

�� Rebirth by Sophie Littlefield� Description: The end of the world was just the beginning. Civilization has fallen, leaving C > read more

Early Review: Devil Without a Cause by Terri Garey

Published on 2011-05-25 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 31, 2011* Title: Devil Without a Cause Author: Terri Garey Series: The Devil’s Bargain #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Par > read more

Supernatural Summer TV Game & Prize: The Nine Lives of Chloe King on ABC Family

Published on 2011-05-24 16:56:00

ABC Family invites you to play The Nine Paths to Chloe King, a three week adventure that will take you on an exciting journey where you will uncover clues that will take you deeper into the world of the mysterious Mai and ABC Family’s new original > read more

Early Review: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

Published on 2011-05-24 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 31, 2011* Title: Magic Slays Author: Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels #5 Cover Art: Chad Michael Ward Genre: Urban > read more

Early Review: Changeling Moon by Dani Harper

Published on 2011-05-23 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 31, 2011* Title: Changeling Moon Author: Dani Harper Series: Changeling #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance > read more

Early Review: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands

Published on 2011-05-22 16:09:00

*This title will be released on May 31, 2011* Title: The Reluctant Vampire Author: Lynsay Sands Series: Argeneau Vampires #15 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Y > read more

Early Review: Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari

Published on 2011-05-21 08:30:00

*This title will be released on June 1, 2011* Title: Ashes, Ashes Author: Jo Treggiari Series: Ashes, Ashes #1� Cover Art: Steve Stone Genre: Dystopian YA > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton

Published on 2011-05-20 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 24, 2011* Title: Blood Magic Author: Tessa Gratton Series: Blood Journals #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Amazon Vine Reviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: > read more

Blogger Bully Review: Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge

Published on 2011-05-19 08:30:00

Once a month, Angela from Dark Faerie Tales and I will each bully each other into reading a book we love that the other hasn’t read.� This month, I’m reading STREET MAGIC by Caitlin Kittredge, and I’ve bullied Angela into reading THE GREYF > read more

The Dark Days of Supernatural: Tour, info, & giveaway details

Published on 2011-05-18 08:30:00

THE DARK DAYS OF SUPERNATURAL includes seven new books full of paranormal thrillers, supernatural romance and otherworldly adventures! Are you ready for the DARK DAYS ahead? Show support for your favorite Dark Days of Supernatural authors Aprilyn > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 20 New Titles!

Published on 2011-05-17 08:31:00

�� Death Magic by Eileen Wilks� Description: DEATH MAGIC opens with Special Agent Lily Yu in Washington, D.C. with her fiancé--lupi prince Rule Turner—to te > read more

Review: Gods & Monsters by Lyn Benedict

Published on 2011-05-16 08:30:00

Title: Gods & Monsters Author: Lyn Benedict Series: Shadows Inquiries #3 Cover Art: Shane Rebenschied Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher > read more

Winner: Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs

Published on 2011-05-15 10:08:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Bloomsbury for providing a copy of TEMPEST RISING by Tracy Deebs. You can read the full interview HERE There were 45 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Vidisha I love them because > read more

Giveaway: Abithica by Susan Goldsmith

Published on 2011-05-14 05:00:00

Giveaway provided by the author. One copy of Abithica by Susan Goldsmith � � What if you knew you were about to be torn from your body and replaced by an imposter in a seamless switch forever separating you and the one you love? Would > read more

Early Review: Graveminder by Melissa Marr

Published on 2011-05-13 13:41:00

*This title will be released on May 17, 2011* Title: Graveminder Author: Melissa Marr Series: Graveminder #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Contemporary Fantasy > read more

Review: Hunting Human by Amanda E. Alvarez

Published on 2011-05-12 08:30:00

Title: Hunting Human Author: Amanda E. Alvarez Series: ? Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Author Reviewed by: Abigail > read more

Blogger Bully

Published on 2011-05-11 17:02:00

The blogging community is small and the paranormal blogging community even smaller.� We all know each other to some degree.� One of the bloggers I know better than most is Angela from Dark Faerie Tales.� She and I launched our blogs wi > read more

Early Review: Promises to Keep by Charles de Lint

Published on 2011-05-11 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 15, 2011* Title: Promises to Keep Author: Charles de Lint Series: Newford #21 Cover Art: Mike Dringenberg Genre: Urban Fan > read more

Cover Reveal for one of my most anticipated books of the year…

Published on 2011-05-10 11:00:00

I’ll give you a few clues about the debut before I show you the sequel book cover: I reviewed at the end of last year I gave it a rare 5/5 rating It was written by two authors Both the first book and the upcoming sequel have covers > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 17 New Titles!

Published on 2011-05-10 02:01:00

�� Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep� (Click to enlarge) Description: Killing used to be my reg­u­lar gig, after all. Gin Blanco, aka the Spi­d > read more

Top 10 List: M.K. Hobson’s Favorite Witches & Warlocks

Published on 2011-05-09 08:30:00

We’re welcoming back M.K. Hobson, author of the new book, THE HIDDEN GODDESS (available now) today to share some of her favorite witches and wizards.� Julia fell in love with the first book in Hobson’s series, THE NATIVE STAR, last year and > read more

Early Review: Central Park Knight by C.J. Henderson

Published on 2011-05-08 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 10, 2011* Title: Central Park Knight Author: C.J. Henderson Series: Piers Knight #2 Cover Art: Cliff Nielsen� Genre: Urban Fan > read more

Winner: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep

Published on 2011-05-07 13:36:00

Thank you all for commenting on the Top 10 List & Giveaway: Jennifer Estep’s reasons she loves Urban Fantasy post & to Jennifer Estep for providing a giveaway copy of TANGLED THREADS. There were 44 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random. > read more

Interview & Giveaway: Tracy Deebs “Tempest Rising”

Published on 2011-05-06 08:30:00

A big welcome to author Tracy Deebs today!� Tracy is the author of the soon to be released Paranormal YA novel TEMPEST RISING (May 10th 2011 by Walker Books for Young Readers).� I reviewed TEMPEST RISING earlier this week calling it “…t > read more

Early Review: Something Secret This Way Comes by Sierra Dean

Published on 2011-05-05 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 10, 2011* Title: Something Secret This Way Comes Author: Sierra Dean Series: Secret McQueen #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: > read more

Winner: Abandon by Meg Cabot & bracelet

Published on 2011-05-04 18:05:00

Thank you all for commenting on the Review & Giveaway: Abandon by Meg Cabot & to Point (via Big Honcho Media) for providing a copy of ABANDON and a bracelet featuring a quote from the book! There were 81 entrants. The winner (chosen by R > read more

Review: City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

Published on 2011-05-04 08:30:00

Title: City of Fallen Angels Author: Cassandra Clare Series: The Mortal Instruments #4 Cover Art: Cliff Nielsen Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher > read more

Winners: Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill

Published on 2011-05-03 18:53:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to NAL for providing two copies of HARD BITTEN by Chloe Neill. There were 84 entrants. The winners (chosen by Random.org) are … dani nguyen Can't wait to read this! Thanks for the giveaway! Th > read more

Early Review: Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs

Published on 2011-05-03 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 10, 2011* Title: Tempest Rising Author: Tracy Deebs Series: Tempest Trilogy #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 21 new titles!

Published on 2011-05-03 02:01:00

�� Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick� (Click to enlarge) � Description: The noise between Patch and Nora is gone. They've overcome the secrets rid > read more

Book Trailer: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

Published on 2011-05-02 16:36:00

The last trailer for the Wolves of Mercy Falls series by Maggie Stiefvater. Maggie literally made everything you see and hear.� Just beautiful: The stop-motion trailer for my novel, FOREVER, the final book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls series > read more

Review: Dark Descendant by Jenna Black

Published on 2011-05-02 08:30:00

Title: Dark Descendant Author: Jenna Black Series: Descendants #1 Cover Art: Nathália Suellen Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Revie > read more

Early Review: Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill

Published on 2011-05-02 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 3, 2011* Title: Hard Bitten Author: Chloe Neill Series: Chicagoland Vampires #4 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban F > read more

Early Review: Bite Club by Rachel Caine

Published on 2011-05-01 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 3, 2011* Title: Bite Club Author: Rachel Caine Series: Morganville Vampires #10 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

Early Review: Hounded by Kevin Hearne

Published on 2011-04-30 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 3, 2011* Title: Hounded Author: Kevin Hearne� Series: Iron Druid Chronicles #1 Cover Art: Gene Mollica� Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

Hot Off the Press: 62 new paranormal titles in May

Published on 2011-04-29 08:30:00

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: *Release dates are subject to change.� Most of the descriptions have been truncated for space.� Clicking the ‘mor > read more

Winners: Bite Club by Rachel Caine

Published on 2011-04-28 21:09:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to NAL for providing 2� copies of BITE CLUB by Rachel Caine There were 74 entrants. The winners (chosen by Random.org) are… Amy Would love to read this! I've been following the Morganville V > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Published on 2011-04-28 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 3, 2011* Title: Divergent Author: Veronica Roth Series: Divergent Trilogy #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Dystopian YA > read more

Top 10 List & Giveaway: Jennifer Estep’s reasons she loves Urban Fantasy

Published on 2011-04-27 08:30:00

We’re always thrilled to have urban fantasy author Jennifer Estep stop by ATUF, especially when she has a new book out. TANGLED THREADS, the 4th book in her Elemental Assassin series just came out on April 26th, and, according to Julia, it “conta > read more

Review & Giveaway: Abandon by Meg Cabot

Published on 2011-04-26 08:30:00

Title: Abandon Author: Meg Cabot Series: Abandon Trilogy #1 Cover Art: Elizabeth B. Parisi Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher (via Big Honcho Media) > read more

Early Review: Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco

Published on 2011-04-25 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 26, 2011* Title: Uncertain Allies Author: Mark Del Franco Series: Connor Grey #5 Cover Art: Jamie DeJesus Genre: Ur > read more

Giveaway & Top 10 List: Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill

Published on 2011-04-24 08:30:00

� Calling all Chicagoland Vampires fans! Just a few short days until the release of HARD BITTEN (May 3, 2011 by NAL Trade).� Our review will be up soon, but in the meantime, Chloe Neill dropped by with some delicious Merit themed goodness > read more

Winners: Mega Mammoth Paranormal Giveaway

Published on 2011-04-23 20:39:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and for all the tweets and posts and all the other ways this giveaway was shared.� Since there are 8 winners, I will contact each winner in the order they are chosen.� After the first winner picks th > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Shift by Jeri Smith-Ready

Published on 2011-04-22 08:30:00

*This title will be released on May 3, 2010* Title: Shift Author: Jeri Smith-Ready Series: Shade #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Exc > read more

Early Review: Ascension by Sable Grace

Published on 2011-04-21 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 26th* Title: Ascension Author: Sable Grace Series: Dark Breeds #1 Cover Art: Tom Egner Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 12 new titles!

Published on 2011-04-20 21:40:00

�� The Wood Queen by Karen Mahoney� (Click to enlarge) Description: Two weeks after the events of The Iron Witch, reluctant alchemist-in-training, Don > read more

Early Review: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep

Published on 2011-04-20 13:10:00

*This title will be released on April 26, 2011* Title: Tangled Threads Author: Jennifer Estep Series: Elemental Assassin #4 Cover Art: Tony Mauro Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Author Reviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 384 > read more

Review: Abithica by Susan Goldsmith

Published on 2011-04-19 08:31:00

� Title: Abithica Author: Susan Goldsmith Series: Abithica #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Excerpt: Yes Source: Auth > read more

Early Review: The Cold Kiss of Death by Suzanne McLeod

Published on 2011-04-18 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 26, 2011* Title: The Cold Kiss of Death Author: Suzanne McLeod Series: Spellcrackers #2 Cover Art: Nick Castle Genr > read more

Review: An Embarrassment of Riches by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

Published on 2011-04-17 08:30:00

Title: An Embarrassment of Riches Author: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro Series: Saint-Germain #24 Cover Art: Jitka Saniova/Trevillion images Genre: Paranormal History Excerpt: Yes > read more

ARC Swap site for Book Bloggers!

Published on 2011-04-16 22:25:00

The fantastic Jackie from Literary Escapism has created a Goodreads group called ARC Swap.� Are you a book blogger that has an ARC that you're not sure what to do with it? How about swapping it with another blogger? In order to join the ARC Sw > read more

Giveaway: Bite Club by Rachel Caine

Published on 2011-04-16 08:30:00

Giveaway provided by NAL 2 Winners will each receive a copy of BITE CLUB by Rachel Caine Published on May 3, 2011 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine is "a first- class storyteller" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Cha > read more

Blogger Bully Review: Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh

Published on 2011-04-15 08:30:00

The blogging community is small and the paranormal blogging community even smaller.� We all know each other to some degree.� One of the bloggers I know better than most is Angela from Dark Faerie Tales.� She and I launched our blogs wi > read more

Review: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead

Published on 2011-04-14 08:30:00

Title: Succubus Blues Author: Richelle Mead Series: Georgina Kincaid #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Bought Reviewed by: Abi > read more

Mega Mammoth Paranormal Giveaway–64 books!

Published on 2011-04-13 08:30:00

Mega Mammoth Paranormal Giveaway! Julia and I are cleaning out our shelves and giving away 64 urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and paranormal YA books.� Some are brand new, some are well read, some are ARCs, and one is an MP3 audio book.  > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 18 new covers!

Published on 2011-04-12 08:30:00

�� Heart of Darkness by Lauren Dane � (Click to enlarge) Description: From national bestselling author Lauren Dane comes a white-hot new series of a danger > read more

Winner: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams

Published on 2011-04-11 16:56:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Tessa Adams for proving the giveaway for DARK EMBERS. There were 59 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Robin K. Vampires, weres and mermaids are my favorites. Anything with a tou > read more

Review: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

Published on 2011-04-11 14:29:00

Title: The Darkest Night Author: Gena Showalter Series: Lords of the Underworld #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Bought > read more

Review: Unseen by Rachel Caine

Published on 2011-04-10 08:30:00

Title: Unseen Author: Rachel Caine Series: Outcast Season #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: urban fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by:�Julia > read more

Review: Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Published on 2011-04-09 08:30:00

Title: Invincible Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon Series: Chronicles of Nick #2 Cover Art: Cliff Nielsen Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher/Zeitghost Media > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Enclave by Ann Aguirre

Published on 2011-04-08 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 12, 2011* Title: Enclave Author: Ann Aguirre Series: Razorland #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Post-Apocalyptic/Paranormal > read more

Early Review: After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn

Published on 2011-04-07 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 12, 2011* Title: After the Golden Age Author: Carrie Vaughn Series: N/A Cover Art: Peter Lutjen Genre: Urban Fantas > read more

Review: Chime by Franny Billingsley

Published on 2011-04-06 08:39:00

Title: Chime Author: Franny Billingsley Series: Standalone Cover Art: Michael Frost Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Authors On The Web Review > read more

Early Five Bat Review: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong

Published on 2011-04-05 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 12, 2011* Title: The Gathering Author: Kelley Armstrong Series: Darkness Rising #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 15 New Titles!

Published on 2011-04-05 00:07:00

*Cover art may not be final* � �� Dearly Departed by Lia Habel�� (Click to enlarge) Description: A maximalist, post-apocalyptic, neo-Victorian steampunk zombie nov > read more

Top 10 List & Giveaway: Tessa Adams’ Reasons Dragon Shifters are Better than Werewolves

Published on 2011-04-04 08:30:00

A big welcome to Tessa Adams today.� Tessa is the author of the new Paranormal Romance series Dragon’s Heat featuring, you guessed it, dragon shifters.� The second book, HIDDEN EMBERS, will be available tomorrow (April 5th from NAL). Trus > read more

RT Convention Interview: Holly Black on Female Creators in Graphic Novels

Published on 2011-04-03 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention start on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� Yesterday, Anne Elizabeth introduced us to the GRAPHIC NOVELS: The Female Creators Workshop and today Holly Black, author of th > read more

Early Five Bat Review: Red Glove by Holly Black

Published on 2011-04-02 15:38:00

*This title will be released on April 5, 2011* Title: Red Glove Author: Holly Black Series: Curse Workers #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

RT Convention Interview: Anne Elizabeth on Female Creators in Graphic Novels

Published on 2011-04-02 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention start on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� Anyone who pays attention to paranormal fiction (or just the blog) is going to notice the emerging trend of books being adapted > read more

RT Convention Interview: Jeanne C. Stein on Keeping Romance HOT in Urban Fantasy

Published on 2011-04-01 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention start on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� We paranormal fans are getting some series RT love with several dedicated panels including URBAN FANTASY: Keeping Romance Hot i > read more

Top 10 Best & Worst Werewolves in Movies & TV

Published on 2011-03-31 15:55:00

In case you didn’t know, I run the Tor.com Urban Fantasy Facebook and Twitter accounts and will be blogging once a week on Tor.com.� � I posted my Top 10 Best Werewolves in Movies & TV list earlier this week, and today my Top 10 > read more

Winners: Master And Apprentice by Sonya Bateman

Published on 2011-03-31 15:47:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Pocket Books for providing two copies of MASTER AND APPRENTICE by Sonya Bateman There were entrants. The winners (chosen by Random.org) are… Stacie I haven't read this series yet but I love th > read more

RT Convention Interview: Nicole Peeler on Keeping Romance Hot in Urban Fantasy

Published on 2011-03-31 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention start on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� We paranormal fans are getting some series RT love with several dedicated panels including URBAN FANTASY: Keeping Romance Hot i > read more

Winners: SURRENDER THE DARK by L.A. Banks

Published on 2011-03-30 17:30:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Pocket Books for providing copies of SURRENDER THE DARK by L.A. Banks There were 50 entrants. The winners (chosen by Random.org) are… Barb P. I luuuvvvvv L A Banks!!!! I can't wait for her new > read more

Winner: NUM8ERS and NUM8ERS: THE CHAOS by Rachel Ward

Published on 2011-03-30 15:44:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Scholastic (via Big Honcho Media) for providing the copies of NUM8ERS & NUM8ERS: THE CHAOS! There were 75 entrants.� The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Katy Sounds awesome! I've be > read more

RT Convention Interview: Shannon K. Butcher on Paranormal Plotting

Published on 2011-03-30 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention start on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� We paranormal fans are getting some series RT love with several dedicated panels including PARANORMAL: The Plot Thickens: How t > read more

RT Convention Interview: Pamela Palmer on Paranormal Plotting

Published on 2011-03-29 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention start on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� We paranormal fans are getting some series RT love with several dedicated panels including PARANORMAL: The Plot Thickens: How t > read more

RT Convention Interview: Jaye Wells on worldbuilding in Urban Fantasy

Published on 2011-03-28 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention starts on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� We paranormal fans are getting some series RT love with several dedicated panels including URBAN FANTASY: Worldbuilding in Urb > read more

Join me at the Book Bloggers and Publishers Online Conference

Published on 2011-03-27 21:35:00

The Book Bloggers and Publishers Online Conference is being held April 13-17 If you are a blogger, the BBPOC is a must.� I ‘attended’ my first conference in 2009 as a brand new baby blogger and I can not tell you how invaluable it was.&# > read more

RT Convention Interview: P.N. Elrod on Worldbuilding in Urban Fantasy

Published on 2011-03-27 08:30:00

RT Booklovers Convention starts on April 6th and if you’re going to be in Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss it.� We paranormal fans are getting some series RT love with several dedicated panels including URBAN FANTASY: Worldbuilding in Urb > read more

Early Review: Shady Lady by Ann Aguirre

Published on 2011-03-26 08:23:00

*This title will be released on April 5, 2011* Title: Shady Lady Author: Ann Aguirre Series: Corine Solomon #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

RT Booklovers Convention is coming!

Published on 2011-03-26 02:01:00

What is the RT Booklovers Convention? It’s a book industry convention that mix business and networking with fellowship and fun. Attendees will receive lots of FREE books and promotional items from authors and publishers. Begin each morning > read more

Hot Off The Press: 51 new Urban Fantasy titles for April

Published on 2011-03-25 08:30:00

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: *Release dates are subject to change.� Most of the descriptions have been truncated for space.� Clicking the ‘mor > read more

Early Review: Deadworld by J.N. Duncan

Published on 2011-03-24 08:30:00

*This title will be released on April 5, 2011* Title: Deadworld Author: J. N. Duncan Series: Deadworld #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 13 New Titles!

Published on 2011-03-23 20:09:00

*Cover art may not be final* � �� One Grave At A Time by Jeaniene Frost� (Click to enlarge) Stepback (inside cover) Description: N/A > read more

Giveaway: Master and Apprentice by Sonya Bateman

Published on 2011-03-23 08:30:00

Giveaway provided by Pocket Books Two winners will each receive a copy of MASTER AND APPRENTICE by Sonya Bateman Publisher: Pocket (March 29, 2011) � A DEADLY CULT. AN UNBREAKABLE CURSE. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE: LEARN TO KILL . . . OR DI > read more

Giveaway: Surrender the Dark by L.A. Banks

Published on 2011-03-22 08:30:00

Giveaway provided by Pocket Books Two winners will each receive a copy of SURRENDER THE DARK by L.A. Banks Publisher: Pocket (March 29, 2011) � National bestselling author L.A. Banks’s electrifying new paranormal series is set in a > read more

Winners: ARC giveaways

Published on 2011-03-21 14:39:00

Thank you all for entering this months ARC giveaway.� I’ve got more great ARCs ready for next month, so try again if you didn’t win this time. The winners are… The Urban Fantasy pack: Michelle from Michelle's Ramblins Under Wr > read more

Early Review: Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter

Published on 2011-03-20 08:30:00

*This title will be released on March 29, 2011* Title: Born At Midnight Author: C.C. Hunter Series: Shadow Falls #1 Cover Art: N/A Gen > read more

Early Review: Wither by Lauren Destefano

Published on 2011-03-19 08:30:00

*This title will be released on March 22, 2011* Title: Wither Author: Lauren DeStefano Series: The Chemical Garden #1 Cover Art: Ali Smith Genre: Dystopi > read more

Winners: Clarity by Kim Harrington

Published on 2011-03-18 17:29:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway for CLARITY and to Scholastic & Big Honcho Media for providing and arranging it. There were 97 entrants. The winnerS (chosen by Random.org) are… Vivien & Alexa Congratulations! I’ll be email > read more

Musts & Musts Not of Urban Fantasy on Pocket After Dark

Published on 2011-03-18 08:30:00

� Did you know that March is Urban Fantasy month on Pocket After Dark?� Did you know I’m blogging over there today about my top Musts & Musts Not of Urban Fantasy?� If you haven’t visited yet, here’s the scoop: Pocket Af > read more

Winners: The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead

Published on 2011-03-17 16:39:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Thomas Nelson Publishing for providing the give away copies. There were 32 entrants and the two winners (chosen by Random.org) are… � Erinberry [erinberry12@…] and SusanB [susan.byerly@ > read more

ARC Giveaway for Reviewers: 4 Urban Fantasy & 4 YA titles

Published on 2011-03-17 08:30:00

It’s time for the March ARC giveaway.� Some of these titles have already been released and some aren’t due out until April.� A few of these are Galleys so they won’t have the cover art shown below. As a reminder, you must have a revie > read more

Review: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast

Published on 2011-03-16 08:30:00

� Title: Wicked Enchantment Author: Anya Bast Series: Dark Magick #1 Cover Art: Tony Mauro Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 12 New Covers!

Published on 2011-03-15 14:30:00

*Cover art may not be final* � �� Nightshine: A Novel of the Kyndred by Lynn Viehl Description: N/A > read more

Product Review: Drafting Table (Standing Desk)

Published on 2011-03-15 08:30:00

Alvin and Co. Professional Drafting Table � A few weeks ago I was given the opportunity to do a product review from CSN superstore.� This offer could not have come at a better time, as I’m transitioning to working from home.� My job > read more

5bat! Review & Giveaway: The Chaos by Rachel Ward

Published on 2011-03-14 08:30:00

Title: The Chaos Author: Rachel Ward Series: Numbers #2 Cover Art: Christopher Stengel Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by: > read more

Winners: The Maker’s Song books by Adrian Phoenix

Published on 2011-03-13 15:45:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Adrian Phoenix for sharing the Top 10 Shows on her DVR There were 135 entrants and the� three winners (chosen by Random.org) are… � Jennie [un3xpectedfate@…] gets to choose one si > read more

Winner: Those Who Fight Monsters anthology

Published on 2011-03-12 11:44:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Justin Gustainis for providing a copy of THOSE WHO FIGHT MONSTERS: TALES OF OCCULT DETECTIVES and sharing his Top 10 Reasons Why Urban Fantasy Rocks! The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Simay > read more

Review: Evermore by Alyson Noel

Published on 2011-03-11 07:30:00

Title: Evermore Author: Alyson Noel Series: Immortals #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Bought Reviewed by: Abigail > read more

Review: Stray by Rachel Vincent

Published on 2011-03-10 07:30:00

Title: Stray Author:� Rachel Vincent Series: Shifters #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Bought Reviewed by: Abigail > read more

Review & Giveaway: The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead

Published on 2011-03-09 07:30:00

Title: The Skin Map Author: Stephen R. Lawhead Series: Bright Empires #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Fantasy Excerpt:� Yes Source:� Publisher Review > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 10 new titles!

Published on 2011-03-08 07:30:00

� �� The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson� (Click to enlarge) Description: A modern-day thriller about Rory, an American high-school student who enrol > read more

Review & Giveaway: Clarity by Kim Harrington

Published on 2011-03-07 07:30:00

Title: Clarity Author: Kim Harrington Series: Clarity #1 Cover Art: Ingrid Baars Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher & blog buddy Re > read more

Review: At Grave’s End by Jeaniene Frost

Published on 2011-03-06 07:30:00

Title: At Grave’s End Author: Jeaniene Frost Series: Night Huntress #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Bought Reviewe > read more

Giveaway & Top 10 List: Adrian Phoenix’s Shows on her DVR

Published on 2011-03-05 07:30:00

Dark Urban Fantasy author Adrian Phoenix is back again celebrating the release of the 4th book in The Maker’s Song series, ETCHED IN BONE (available now) and share some of her favorite TV shows too.� And since Adrian never comes without bearin > read more

Giveaway & Top 10 List: Justin Gustainis’s Reasons Why Urban Fantasy Rocks!

Published on 2011-03-04 07:30:00

Justin Gustainis is the editor of� the brand new urban fantasy anthology called THOSE WHO FIGHT MONSTERS: TALES OF OCCULT DETECTIVES which I got to review this week (read my review HERE).� The line up is excellent and the stories are perfec > read more

Review: Play Dead by John Levitt

Published on 2011-03-03 07:30:00

Title: Play Dead Author: John Levitt Series: Dog Days #4 Cover Art: Don Sipley� Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by:Julia > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 13 New Titles!

Published on 2011-03-02 19:03:00

*Cover art may not be final* Just as a reminder, if you want to see the covers as soon as they are released, Abigail posts them on Tor.com Urban Fantasy’s Facebook page every day � �� The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter� > read more

Review: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne

Published on 2011-03-02 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2011* Title: Under Wraps Author: Hannah Jayne Series: The Underworld Detection Agency #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: U > read more

Review: Those Who Fight Monsters anthology

Published on 2011-03-01 07:30:00

Title: Those Who Fight Monsters Editor: Justin Gustainis Series: N/A Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Author Reviewed by: Abigai > read more

Early Review: Demon Song by Cat Adams

Published on 2011-02-28 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2011* Title: Demon Song Author: Cat Adams Series: Blood Singer #3 Cover Art: Rachel E. Davis Genre: Urban Fantas > read more

Early Review: Betrayal by Lee Nichols

Published on 2011-02-27 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2011* Title: Betrayal Author: Lee Nichols Series: Haunting Emma #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

Early Review: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder

Published on 2011-02-26 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2011* Title: Outside In Author: Maria V. Snyder Series: Inside Out #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Dystopian YA > read more

Hot Off The Press: 67 new Urban Fantasy releases for March

Published on 2011-02-25 07:30:00

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: *Release dates are subject to change.� Most of the descriptions have been truncated for space.� Clicking the ‘mor > read more

Winner: Personalized novel from Book By You

Published on 2011-02-24 15:28:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Book By You for providing a personalized novel. There were 59 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… carolsnotebook Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon.� Please respond w > read more

Early Review: Late Eclipses by Seanan McGuire

Published on 2011-02-24 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2011* Title: Late Eclipses Author: Seanan McGuire Series: October Daye #4 Cover Art: Chris McGrath Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: No Source: Publisher Reviewed by:Julia Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages > read more

Review: Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls by Victoria Laurie

Published on 2011-02-23 17:05:00

Title: Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls Author: Victoria Laurie Series: Ghost Hunter Mystery #5 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Mystery Excerpt: No Source: Publisher > read more

Early Review: Falling Under by Gwen Hayes

Published on 2011-02-23 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2011* Title: Falling Under Author: Gwen Hayes Series: Falling Under #1 Cover Art: Oceania Gottieb� Genre: Paranormal YA > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 10 new titles!

Published on 2011-02-23 00:35:00

*Cover art may not be final* � � �� Possess by Gretchen McNeil� (Click to enlarge) Compare with: Description: > read more

Winner: ARC of AFTERTIME by Sophie Littlefield

Published on 2011-02-22 15:41:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Luna Books for providing an ARC of AFTERTIME by Sophie Littlefield. There were 73 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… rissatoo Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon.� Pl > read more

Review: Etched in Bone by Adrian Phoenix

Published on 2011-02-22 07:30:00

Title: Etched in Bone Author: Adrian Phoenix Series: The Maker’s Song #4 Cover Art: Craig White Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: No Source: Publisher Rev > read more

Early Review: River Marked by Patricia Brigs

Published on 2011-02-21 07:30:00

*This title will be released on March 1, 2011* Title: River Marked Author: Patricia Briggs Series: Mercy Thompson #6 Cover Art: Dan Dos Santos Genre: Urb > read more

Early Review: Dead Waters by Anton Strout

Published on 2011-02-20 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 22, 2011* Title: Dead Waters Author: Anton Strout Series: Simon Canderous #4 Cover Art: Don Sipley� Genre: Urban Fantasy > read more

Winner: Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall

Published on 2011-02-19 13:57:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Dianne Duvall for providing a copy of her new book, DARKNESS DAWNS. � There were 47 entrants.� The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… tetewa Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you > read more

Early Review: Haven by Kristi Cook

Published on 2011-02-19 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 22, 2010* Title: Haven Author: Kristi Cook Series: Haven #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Ex > read more

Attention Savvy Shoppers, CSN Advice Needed

Published on 2011-02-18 21:39:00

The awesome publicists at CSN have come a knocking with another opportunity to review and given all the buzz in the blogosphere, I’m excited to give them a try.� While I’m a veteran on-line book shopper, my experience is limited to purchases > read more

Early Review: Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton

Published on 2011-02-18 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 22, 2011* Title: Darkness Becomes Her Author: Kelly Keaton Series: Gods & Monsters #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: > read more

Review: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole

Published on 2011-02-17 07:30:00

Title: Dreams of a Dark Warrior Author: Kresley Cole Series: Immortals After Dark #11 Cover Art:� Craig White� Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher > read more

Review: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole

Published on 2011-02-17 07:30:00

Title: Dreams of a Dark Warrior Author: Kresley Cole Series: Immortals After Dark #11 Cover Art:� Craig White� Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 11 New Titles!

Published on 2011-02-16 15:02:00

*Cover art may not be final* � �� Down These Strange Streets: All-New Stories of Urban Fantasy (Anthology)� (Click to enlarge) Description: Another all star roster o > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 11 New Titles!

Published on 2011-02-16 15:02:00

*Cover art may not be final* � �� Down These Strange Streets: All-New Stories of Urban Fantasy (Anthology)� (Click to enlarge) Description: Another all star roster o > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison

Published on 2011-02-16 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 22, 2011* Title: Pale Demon Author: Kim Harrison Series: Rachel Morgan/The Hollows #9 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: NetGalley Reviewed by: Julia Hardcover: 448 pages Publish > read more

Early 5bat! Review: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison

Published on 2011-02-16 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 22, 2011* Title: Pale Demon Author: Kim Harrison Series: Rachel Morgan/The Hollows #9 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: NetGalley Reviewed by: Julia Hardcover: 448 pages Publish > read more

Giveaway: ARC of Aftertime by Sophie Littlefield

Published on 2011-02-15 07:30:00

Remember back in December when I gushed about a book called AFTERTIME by Sophie Littlefield?� Well it’s finally about to be published.� On February 22nd you can buy the book I called “shocking, and heartbreaking, and so beyond words awe > read more

Guest Blog: Clay & Susan Griffith “THE GREYFRIAR”

Published on 2011-02-14 07:30:00

Happy Valentine’s Day!� It seemed like the prefect way to celebrate the most romantic day of the year by welcoming back husband and wife authors Clay and Susan Griffith to talk about ‘Everyday Romance with a Wife and Husband Writing Team Wor > read more

Early Review: Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting

Published on 2011-02-13 07:31:00

*This title will be released on February 15, 2011* Title: Desires of the Dead Author: Kimberly Derting Series: The Body Finder #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: P > read more

Winners: Paranormal UF & YA ARCs

Published on 2011-02-12 15:34:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway.� You all have such amazing blogs, I’m only sorry I don’t have more to pass on.� Next month we’ll be doing it again � There were 53 entrants. The winners (chosen by Random.org) are… > read more

Winner: DEVIL'S KISS and DARK GODDESS by Sarwat Chadda

Published on 2011-02-12 14:04:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Hyperion and Authors On The Web for proving copies of� DEVIL'S KISS and DARK GODDESS by Sarwat Chadda � There were 59 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) of the first two books i > read more

Review: Magic at the Gate by Devon Monk

Published on 2011-02-12 07:30:00

Title: Magic at the Gate Author: Devon Monk Series: Allie Beckstrom #5 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by: J > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 11 New Titles!

Published on 2011-02-11 17:27:00

We apologize that this posts looks a bit off…we’re still trying to get everything formatted correctly with the new design and there are still the occasional hiccup. *Cover Art may not be final* Darkness Unbound by Keri Arthur� > read more

ATTN Mercy Thompson fans: Is Patricia Briggs coming to a city near you?

Published on 2011-02-11 16:01:00

I always take note when one of my favorite authors is going on tour. When that author happens to be Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series [she’ll be on tour this March to support the release of RIV > read more

Interview & Giveaway: Dianne Duvall “Darkness Dawns”

Published on 2011-02-11 07:30:00

Please welcome Dianne Duvall to the site today.� Dianne is the author of the brand new Immortal Guardians series, which debuted on February 1, 2011 with DARKNESS DAWNS.� Dianne describes the plot of her book as, “…the tale of Sarah Bing > read more

Giveaway: Paranormal Romance Lovers win a personalized bound novel!

Published on 2011-02-10 07:30:00

Want to win your very own personalized romance novel? Ever wish you were the heroine desired by the werewolf or craved by the vampire in your favorite paranormal romance? Didn’t think such a thing was possible? Then you’ve never > read more

Review: Frostfire by Lynn Viehl

Published on 2011-02-09 23:03:00

Title: Frostfire Author: Lynn Viehl Series: Kyndred #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: No Source: Author Reviewed by: Abigail > read more

Early Review: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

Published on 2011-02-09 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 15, 2011* Title: Angelfire Author: Courtney Allison Moulton Series: Angelfire #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranorma > read more

Winner: SHADOWFEVER by Karen Marie Moning

Published on 2011-02-08 14:37:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Delacorte Press for providing a copy of SHADOWFEVER by Karen Marie Moning. � There were 80 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Melissa (Books and Things)! � Congratulati > read more

Winner: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa & t-shirt

Published on 2011-02-08 14:32:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Harlequin Teen for providing a copy of The Iron Queen and an Iron Fey t-shirt! There were 102 entrants. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Capucine! Congratulations! I’ll be emailing > read more

Review, Awakened by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast

Published on 2011-02-08 07:30:00

Title: Awakened Author: P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast Series: House of Night #8 Cover Art: N/A Genre:Young Adult Source: Publisher Excerpt: Yes R > read more

Early Review: The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney

Published on 2011-02-07 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 8, 2011* Title: The Iron Witch Author: Karen Mahoney Series: The Iron Witch #1 Cover Art: Lisa Novak Genre: Para > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 8 New Titles!

Published on 2011-02-06 18:55:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages �Swear by Nina Malkin� Series: Swoon #2 Date/Publisher: 2011 S&S Cover Artist: Cara Petrus > read more

Review: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

Published on 2011-02-06 07:30:00

Title: Dark Lover Author: J. R. Ward Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Bought > read more

Winner: Saltwater Vampires by Kirsty Eagar

Published on 2011-02-05 14:25:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Kirsty Eagar for providing a copy of her book Saltwater Vampires to giveaway. � The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Manga Maniac Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon.� Pl > read more

Review: Dark Goddess by Sarwat Chadda

Published on 2011-02-05 07:30:00

Title: Dark Goddess Author: Sarwat Chadda Series: Billi SanGreal #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by:A > read more

Giveaway: 8 paranormal ARCs for Reviewers

Published on 2011-02-04 07:30:00

As promised, here is the February batch of ARCs that I’m giving away to bloggers (not all of these are February releases).� This time there are Urban Fantasy & Paranormal YA titles.� I remember what it was like to have ARC envy when I > read more

Winner: Bonded by Blood by Laurie London & Lip Stain

Published on 2011-02-03 13:59:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Laurie London for providing such a tempting giveaway: One copy of BONDED BY BLOOD by Laurie London & a Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain/balm. � The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… BLHmistress > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 11 New Titles!

Published on 2011-02-03 13:44:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages Julia and I plan to comment on these posts together from now on, but due to time constraints I’m flying solo this week. � Much Ado About Vampires by Katie MacAli > read more

Our 1st Ever Joint Interview

Published on 2011-02-03 07:30:00

The girls from Paranormal Haven (better known as Stephanie & Athenna) invited Julia and I to take part in their new Beyond the Blog feature with a joint interview. Stop by and check it out and watch Julia and I nearly get into a fight over > read more

Review: Nightshade by Michelle Rowen

Published on 2011-02-02 07:30:00

Title: Nightshade Author: Michelle Rowen Series: Nightshade #1 Cover Art: Don Sipley Genre: Paranormal Romance Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed b > read more

Review: Devil’s Kiss by Sarwat Chadda

Published on 2011-02-02 01:01:00

Title: Devil’s Kiss Author: Sarwat Chadda Series: Billi SanGreal #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher�� Reviewed > read more

HUGE giveaway at Tor.com Urban Fantasy - 6 book prize packs!

Published on 2011-02-01 13:00:00

To celebrate the launch of Tor.com Urban Fantasy on Facebook & Twitter this month, there are 4 prize packs being given away: Blood Song by Cat Adams� Dying Bites by DD Barant Legacies by Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill Pe > read more

Review: The Kensei by Jon F. Merz

Published on 2011-02-01 07:30:00

Title: The Kensei Author: Jon F. Merz Series: Lawson the Fixer #5 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Paperback: 304 pages Publisher:St.Martin's Griffin > read more

5bat! Review & Giveaway: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

Published on 2011-01-31 07:30:00

Title: Shadowfever Author: Karen Marie Moning Series: Fever/MacKayla Lane #5 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban FantasyHardcover: 608 pages Publisher: Delacorte Press (January 18, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 0385341679 > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 10 new titles!

Published on 2011-01-30 22:06:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages The Breaking by Marcus Pelegrimas Series: Skinners #5 Date/Publisher: June 1, 2011 by Eos Cover Artist: N/A Co > read more

Guest Blog & Giveaway: Sarwat Chadda “Dark Goddess”

Published on 2011-01-30 07:30:00

Our guest blogger today is Sarwat Chadda, the author of DEVIL'S KISS and DARK GODDESS, “two novels about the only girl squire in the Knight's Templar. If you like your romance tragic and bloody, and your fairy tales dark and filled with howling wol > read more

Making some changes to the blog theme…

Published on 2011-01-29 16:29:00

Just a heads up, we’ll be making some design changes to the blog over the next couple hours (we’re not touching the header—we love the header).� Please be patient if things look a little off while we’re installing. Thanks! > read more

Interview: Allison Pang “A Brush of Darkness”

Published on 2011-01-29 07:30:00

Allison Pang is joining us today to answer questions about her urban fantasy debut, A BRUSH OF DARKNESS (available now).� In my review, I called it a “smart, irreverent, and super sexy urban fantasy.”� If you like unicorns, incubi, succ > read more

Early Review: Pack of Lies by Laura Anne Gilman

Published on 2011-01-29 01:01:00

� *This title will be released on February 1, 2011* Title: Pack of Lies Author: Laura Anne Gilman Series: Paranormal Scene Investigations #2 Cover Art: N/A > read more

Review & Giveaway: Saltwater Vampires by Kristy Eagar

Published on 2011-01-28 19:00:00

Title: Saltwater Vampires Author: Kristy Eagar Series: N/A Cover Art: Marina Messiha Genre: Urban Fantasy Published: 30 Aug 2010� ISBN 13: 9780143011460� ISBN 10: 01 > read more

Hot Off The Press: 73 new urban fantasy titles for February

Published on 2011-01-28 07:30:00

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: HOT OFF THE PRESS! *Release dates are subject to change.� Most of the descriptions have been truncated for space.&# > read more

Interview & Giveaway: Laurie London “Bonded By Blood”

Published on 2011-01-27 07:30:00

We’re welcoming Laurie London to ATUF today to talk about the first book in her debut Paranormal Romance series called BONDED BY BLOOD (releasing on January 18, 2011, read my review HERE).� I’ve been drooling over the cover for months and in > read more

Giveaway at Tor Urban Fantasy: 6 copies of Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers

Published on 2011-01-26 16:12:00

Want to read ORIGINAL SIN by Lisa Desrochers 6 months before anyone else?� Then check out the giveaways on Tor.com Urban Fantasy on Facebook & Twitter to enter by noon MST Sat 1/29.� Enter on Twitter:� @TordotcomUF Want to re > read more

Review: Immortalis: Hunters & Prey by Katie Salidas

Published on 2011-01-26 07:30:00

Title: Hunters & Prey Author: Katie Salidas Series: Immortalis #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Paperback: 300 pages Publisher: Rising Sig > read more

Review & Giveaway: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

Published on 2011-01-25 07:30:00

Title: The Iron Queen Author: Julie Kagawa Series: The Iron Fey #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 368 pages > read more

Interview: Heather Terrell “Fallen Angel”

Published on 2011-01-24 07:30:00

Heather Terrell is joining us today to answer a few questions about her new book, FALLEN ANGEL (Published December 28th 2010 by HarperTeen) which is being described as described as HUSH HUSH meets EVERMORE.� The new Fallen Angel series is about > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 8 New Titles!

Published on 2011-01-23 13:04:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages� and the book’s title to pre-order from The Book Depository or Goodreads if it isn’t available for pre-order. Shadowman by Erin Kellison Series: S > read more

5bat! Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Published on 2011-01-23 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 1st* Title: Delirium Author: Lauren Oliver Series: Delirium #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Dystopian Reading > read more

Early Review: A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang

Published on 2011-01-22 07:30:00

� *This title will be released on January 25, 2011* Title: A Brush of Darkness Author: Allison Pang Series: A Brush of Darkness #1 Cover Art: Nathalia Suellen > read more

Review: Fallen Angel by Heather Terrell

Published on 2011-01-21 07:30:00

Title: Fallen Angel Author: Heather Terrell Series: Fallen Angel #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 336 pages > read more

Guest Blog: Regan Hastings “Visions of Magic” on Modern Evil

Published on 2011-01-20 07:30:00

Regan Hastings knows evil. As the author of VISIONS OF MAGIC, Book One of the Awakening series, she has immersed herself in the dark side of human nature. Although VISIONS OF MAGIC is the first book this author has written as Regan Hastings, it’s f > read more

Review: The Last Jewish Virgin by Janice Eidus

Published on 2011-01-20 01:01:00

� Title: The Last Jewish Virgin Author: Janice Eidus Series: N/A Cover Art: N/A Genre: Fiction Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: > read more

Review: Bonded by Blood by Laurie London

Published on 2011-01-19 07:30:00

Title: Bonded by Blood Author: Laurie London Series: Sweetblood #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal Romance Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: HQN Books� > read more

Review: Hexbound by Chloe Neill

Published on 2011-01-18 07:30:00

Title: Hexbound Author: Chloe Neill Series: Dark Elite #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Reading level: Young Adult Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages > read more

Review: Firespell by Chloe Neill

Published on 2011-01-18 01:01:00

Title: Firespell Author: Chloe Neill Series: Dark Elite #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Reading level: Young Adult Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 6 New titles!

Published on 2011-01-17 21:36:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages The Last Twilight by Marjorie M. Liu Series: Dirk & Steele #7 Date/Publisher: June 1, 2011 by HarperCollins (Reprint) Cover Ar > read more

Early Review: Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings

Published on 2011-01-17 07:30:00

�*This title will be released on February 1, 2011* Title: Visions of Magic Author: Regan Hastings Series: The Awakening #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Para > read more

Winners: Paranormal YA ARCs

Published on 2011-01-16 17:25:00

I’m glad to see so many bloggers entered the giveaway: Paranormal YA ARCs for Reviewers!� I had a great time checking out everyone’s blogs too. I’m already getting the next batch ready so if you didn’t win this time I hope you’ll try a > read more

Early Review: Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall

Published on 2011-01-16 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 1st* Title: Darkness Dawns Author: Dianne Duvall Series: Immortal Guardians #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal > read more

Top 10 List: Julia’s Paranormal Picks for 2011

Published on 2011-01-15 07:30:00

You can read all the previous Top 10 Lists HERE Julia’s Paranormal Picks for 2011 This was my first year diligently updating my GoodReads account, and I was a little shocked to see how many books I had read in 2010 (162 by their count, eep!). > read more

Top 10 List: Abigail’s Paranormal Picks for 2011

Published on 2011-01-14 07:30:00

You can read all the previous Top 10 Lists HERE Abigail’s Paranormal Picks for 2011 There are a lot of paranormal titles coming out in 2011 (around 600 so far that I know of).� I’ll be lucky if I get to read half that many (realistically I > read more

Review: Demon Underground by S. L. Wright

Published on 2011-01-13 07:30:00

Title: Demon Underground Author: S. L. Wright Series: Allay #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Roc ISBN-10: 045 > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 7 new titles!

Published on 2011-01-12 22:05:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages & click titles to pre-order from The Book Depository or Goodreads if it isn’t available for pre-order.� Sirensong by Jenna Black Series: Faeriewalk > read more

Review: Tempest’s Legacy by Nicole Peeler

Published on 2011-01-12 07:30:00

� Title: Tempest’s Legacy Author: Nicole Peeler Series: Jane True #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: urban fantasy Paperback: 368 pages > read more

Early Review: The Demon Trapper’s Daughter by Jana Oliver

Published on 2011-01-11 07:30:00

*This title will be released on February 1, 2011* Title: The Demon Trapper’s Daughter Author: Jana Oliver Series: Demon Trapper’s #1 Cover Art: N/A Ge > read more

BIG NEWS!! Guess who offered me a job…

Published on 2011-01-10 13:00:00

Never in my wildest dreams did I think book blogging would ever get me job.� But right after New Years, I got an email offering me a position with… …wait for it… …Tor! Yep.� I couldn’t believe it either.� Tor.com has bee > read more

Winner: Hellforged by Nancy Holzner

Published on 2011-01-10 12:04:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Nancy Holzner for providing a copy of her new Deadtown novel, HELLFORGED. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Elizabeth H. Congratulations! I’ll be emailing you soon.� Please respond > read more

Giveaway: Paranormal YA ARCs for Reviewers

Published on 2011-01-09 07:30:00

�� �� Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls, #1) by C.C. Hunter The Demon Trapper's Daughter (Demon Trapper #1) by Jana Oliver Entice (Need, #3) by Carrie Jones Fallen Angel (Fallen Angel, #1) by Heather Terrell Out f > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 7 new titles!

Published on 2011-01-08 07:30:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages & click titles to pre-order from The Book Depository or Goodreads if it isn’t available for pre-order.� My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland > read more

Review: Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland

Published on 2011-01-07 07:30:00

Title: Secrets of the Demon Author: Diana Rowland Series: Kara Gillian #3 Cover Art: Dan Dos Santos� Genre: Urban Fantasy Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: DAW > read more

Review: Haunted by Your Touch [anthology]

Published on 2011-01-06 07:30:00

Title: Haunted by Your Touch Author:� Jeaniene Frost, Shayla Black, Sharie Kohler Series: N/A Cover Art: Gene Mollica� Genre: Paranormal Romance Reading level: Adult Paper > read more

Review: Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter

Published on 2011-01-05 07:30:00

Title: Mercy Blade Author: Faith Hunter Series: Jane Yellowrock #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Roc Publishe > read more

Cover Art Coverage: 14 new titles!

Published on 2011-01-04 22:29:00

*Cover Art may not be final* Click author names to visit their webpages & click titles to pre-order from The Book Depository or Goodreads if it isn’t available for pre-order.� The Shadow Guard by Diane Whiteside Series: > read more

Top 10 List: Jess Haines' Best Bad Movies ever

Published on 2011-01-04 07:30:00

You can read all the previous Top 10 Lists HERE Top Ten Best Bad Movies Ever By Jess Haines Howdy!� My name is Jess Haines, and I’m the author of the urban fantasy novel HUNTED BY THE OTHERS, and its upcoming sequel TAKEN BY THE OTHERS (ava > read more

Guest Blog & Giveaway: Nancy Holzner “Hellforged”

Published on 2011-01-03 07:30:00

Nancy Holzner is back today after nearly a year to celebrate the release of the second book in her Deadtown urban fantasy series called HELLFORGED�which was published on December 28, 2010. Nancy is sharing an exclusive Deadtown document distribu > read more

Winner: Out For Blood by Alyxandra Harvey

Published on 2011-01-02 19:10:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway and to Bloomsbury Publishing for providing a copy of OUT FOR BLOOD by Alyxandra Harvey + bookmark. The winner (chosen by Random.org) is… Just a Silly Little Girl My favorite YA vampire is Christian f > read more

Early 5bat! Review: The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card

Published on 2011-01-02 07:30:00

� *This title will be released on January 4, 2011* Title: The Lost Gate Author: Orson Scott Card Series: The Mither Mages #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Fa > read more

Winners of the 2010 Urban Fantasy Cover Art Awards!

Published on 2011-01-01 07:30:00

There were 2848 people from 67 different countries who voted in the 2010 Urban Fantasy Cover Art Awards!� Many thanks to all the artists who created the beautiful covers that we’ve been voting for, the amazing authors who wrote the books the > read more

Hot Off the Press: 56 new Urban Fantasy titles for January

Published on 2010-12-31 07:30:00

It’s the last Friday of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in: HOT OFF THE PRESS! I’ve tweaked the format a little for this post and shortened the descriptions for each book.� The ‘ > read more