Reviewed by: Ms. Bliss

Tempted by Blood
by Laurie London

Published February 28, 2012 by HQN

Deep within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, the battle for supremacy rages on between two Vampire coalitions: Guardian enforcers sworn to protect humanity, and Darkbloods, rogues who kill like their ancient ancestors….

He might be known for his effortless charm, but Guardian Jackson Foss is hiding a terrible secret. For months, he has battled the emergence of his dark nature—deadly urges that threaten to consume him. And those cravings only intensify when he meets Arianna Wells, the human he's been assigned to protect.

Smart and perceptive, Arianna doesn't seem like a dangerous temptress. Yet she awakens in Jackson an unstoppable need that, if left unchecked, will brand him a traitor…a crime punishable by death. But soon their bond may be Arianna's only hope. For stalking her in the shadows is a merciless enemy—one who will stop at nothing to claim her completely...

For a complete review which may contain SPOILERS, please click 'Read More' below:

 
Reviewed by: The Beast & Book Addict

Dating the Undead
by Gena Showalter & Jill Monroe

Published December 27, 2011 by Harlequin

They’re Drop-Dead Handsome—and We’re Not Kidding!

Welcome to the first and only magazine devoted to loving the immortal man in all of his furry, feathery, fiery glory. As always, this month’s issue is a forbidden-fruit salad of features, fiction, fashion, and more, including:

-Blood Stains on His Collar, Doritos in His Bed: Is Your Immortal Just a Little Bit…Immoral?
- A Kiss is Not Just a Kiss: Immortals We Crave Divulge Their Lip-smacking Turn-ons
- Off the Set with the Real Vampires of Vegas: Your Favorite AfterLifetime TV Vamps Let Their Hair Down
-Ask Gabrielle: Angelic Etiquette for Modern Gals and Ghouls
- A View from a Guy: Zombie Jack’s Turn
- Undead and Well-Read: What’s Hot Between the Covers This Month
- Angel in the Kitchen: Heavenly Dishes That Don’t Take an Eternity to Prepare

There’s even a page-turning, strange-but-true paranormal romance that’ll keep you up all day! Don’t get caught UNDEAD without it!

For a complete review which may contain SPOILERS, please click 'Read More' below:

 
Reviewed by: Ms. Bliss

King of Darkness
by Elisabeth Staab

Published February 7, 2012 by Sourcebooks - Casablanca 

ETERNAL COMMITMENT IS NOT ON HER AGENDA...
Scorned by the vampire community for her lack of power, Isabel Anthony lives a carefree existence masquerading as human--although, drifting among the debauched human nightlife; she prefers the patrons' blood to other indulgences. But when she meets the king of vampires this party girl's life turns dark and dangerous.

BUT TIME'S RUNNING OUT FOR THE KING OF VAMPIRES...
Dead-set on finding the prophesied mate who will unlock his fiery powers, Thad Morgan must find his queen before their race is destroyed. Their enemies are gaining ground, and Thad needs his powers to unite his subjects. But when his search leads him to the defiant Isabel, he wonders if fate has gotten it seriously wrong...

For a complete review which may contain SPOILERS, please click 'Read More' below:

 
Reviewed by: Madame Snark

A Vampire for Christmas
by Laurie London, Michele Hauf, Caridad Pineiro
and Alexis Morgan

Published October 18, 2011 by HQN

All they want for Christmas is you…

It's the time of year for twinkling lights on trees and kisses under the mistletoe. Yet the passing of another year means nothing to the stunning immortals who lurk in the shadows of the new-fallen snow.

And they don't care if you've been naughty or nice.

Let four fanged lovers open your eyes to a passion you never dared to imagine. After all, there's no place like home for the holidays—and these dazzling vampires can't wait for an invitation.

For a complete review which may contain SPOILERS, please click 'Read More' below:

 
Reviewed by: Ms. Bliss

A Touch of Crimson
by Sylvia Day

Picture

Published October 4, 2011 by Signet Eclipse

Picture
Can a love that transcends death survive a war between angels, vampires, and lycans?

An angel with immense power and insatiable desire, Adrian Mitchell leads an elite Special Ops unit of the seraphim. His task is to punish the Fallen--angels who have become vampires--and command a restless pack of indentured lycans. But Adrian has suffered his own punishment for becoming involved with mortals--losing the woman he loves again and again. Now, after nearly two hundred years, he has found her: Shadoe, her soul once more inhabiting a new body that doesn’t remember him. This time he won't let her go.

With no memory of her past as Shadoe, Lindsay Gibson knows only that she can't help being fiercely attracted to the smoldering, seductive male who crosses her path. Swept into a dangerous world of tumultuous passion and preternatural conflict, Lindsay is soon caught between her angel lover, her vampire father, and a full-blown lycan revolt. There’s more at stake than her love and her life--she could lose her very soul...

For a complete review which may contain SPOILERS, please click 'Read More' below:

 
Reviewed by: Book Addict

Vampire Mine
by Kerrelyn Sparks

Picture

Published March 29, 2011 by Avon

Picture
Approaching his 500th birthday has caused Connor Buchanan to reflect. His conclusion? He has a heart of ice and is just fine with that. Love is for everyone else, but certainly not for him. History has shown him the price of love is just too steep.

Marielle is a kind hearted, well intentioned angel who has disobeyed one too many times. Cast out of heaven, she is given a mortal body. Connor has vowed to protect her, but who will protect her from him? Confused by these new human feelings, Marielle longs to rejoin her fellow angels. But when the time comes, will she be able to leave behind the vampire she’s falling for?

For a complete review which may contain SPOILERS, please click ‘Read More’ below: