NIGHT’S EDGE by M.Shayne/C.Harris/B.Hambly

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  • Publisher: Harlequin
  • Pub. Date: August 2009
  • ISBN-13: 9780373774289
  • Sales Rank: 7,366
  • 368pp
  • Edition Description: Reissue

Synopsis

Dancers in the Dark by New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris

Dancer Layla Rue Le May’s childhood prepared her to handle just about anything, including her aloof partner, Sean McClendon, a three-hundred-year-old redheaded vampire. Even so, when she somehow acquires a stalker, Layla Rue is surprised to find that Sean is the only one she can trust….

Her Best Enemy by USA TODAY bestselling author Maggie Shayne

Kiley Brigham refuses to believe there’s a ghost in her house, but when an unseen hand leaves a bloody message on her bathroom mirror, she’s forced to turn to local psychic Jack McCain. As the two work to uncover a long-buried secret, Kiley finds that she’s haunted not by spirits, but by thoughts of Jack….

Someone Else’s Shadow by Locus Award–winning author Barbara Hambly

Maddie Laveau worries about her young roommate, Tessa, when she stays late to practice ballet in the old Glendower Building…and when Tessa goes missing, Maddie enlists mysterious tenant Phil Anderson to help. But is Phil the white knight she needs, or the predator she fears?

I am not a big fan of short stories. For some reason I like a full length book to quench my thirst for book reading. With this book though, it didn’t feel like I was reading short stories! They were all the right length with captivating stories that kept you reading from page one to last page. Each author did a wonderful job creating a masterpiece of short story. They were all so good, I can’t even decide on my favorite of the three. Ms. Shayne and Ms. Harris are both well known authors to me. Ms. Hambly was an author I haven’t really heard of until this book. Now I know I will be adding her to my list of favorites. All three have proven that short stories can be just as good as a full length novel, when done right. They did it perfectly. I had rented this book from the library, usually because newer books are hard to find in my town, but I now know that this one is added to my “to buy” pile!
If you are into vampires, ghosts, and just plain paranormal be sure to give this book a try the next time you are at your library/local bookstore/online book store. You won’t be disappointed.
My Grade for this book: A+

Interview and Moon Kissed by Michele Hauf

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Hello everyone! I am here with Michele Hauf today to share with you her new releases that are coming out today and on Sept 1rst. First up is her next book Moon Kissed, which is the second in the Wicked Games series from Harlequin. I had the wonderful experience of reading this book a month or so ago and let me tell you, this was hot! Who knew Ms. Hauf could write her werewolves just as sexy as her vampires! Well, I knew she could do it, but wow is all I can say about it! I don’t want to give any spoilers away, but if you click on the image of the book below it will take you to the Harlequin site so you can read the back book blurb! Basically it is about Belladonna, a human, who is in danger and needs protection from Severo, a werewolf, for protection from a bunch of blood thirsty vampires. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my vampires, but Michele has introduced me to a world where werewolves are just as sexy!
Ms. Hauf also has another ebook being released Sept 1rst through the Harlequin Ebook series Nocturne Bites. This ebook is the followup to Moon Kissed. Have you ever wondered what happens to a couple in a book after the book is over? Well in After the Kiss, we get a chance to read a little more about Belladonna and Severo and what happens after the fall in love. Do they really get the happily ever after we expect? We will have to wait until September 1rst to find out!

Now Michele was kind enough to let me interview her with a couple questions we all would like to know. So without further waiting here is the interview I had with her.

1. Out of all the books you have wrote and published, what is your personal favorite and why?

I’ve just put the finishing touches to HER VAMPIRE HUSBAND, which is the third in the Wicked Games series and will be out April 2010. I LOVE THIS BOOK. The hero and heroine really clicked and they made it a delight to work with them every day.


 2. Which is your favorite? werewolves or vampires and why?

In my own books? My favorite vampire will always be my first, Sebastian Delacourte from Dark Rapture. He was a sexy rockstar guitarist.

3. What was the hardest part about writing Moon Kissed for you?

Getting over the fact that werewolves have never appealed to me. But Severo, the hero, was so adorable, and a little needy, that he made that easy enough.


4. What type of genre are you going to write next?

Working on a trilogy for Nocturne about Angels and Demons (of course, there are vampires too).

5. Any hints for the next book?

 Well, the next book out after the two in September is HER VAMPIRE HUSBAND, and it starts out with an arranged marriage between a vampire lord and a werewolf princess. He thinks she’s a snotty young brat. She thinks he’s just plain old and dull, and he’s a vampire! Sparks do fly, though, and this twosome overcome a lot to start seeing one another in a new light.


6. Your favorite vampire show and book?

Will always be The Vampire Lestat. ‘nuf said.

Well there you go. I hope you have enjoyed my first author interview and I encourage you to check out Ms. Haufs books. She is an extremely talented author and you won’t be disappointed!

Until next post

Author Interview Announcement!

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Just to give everyone a heads up….
Tomorrow I am pleased to announce that author Michele Hauf will be featured here with an interview and a special announcement about her books! She was kind enough to answer some great questions for me for everyone to enjoy! As you all might know, I love her books and her great writing! I have done a couple of book reviews on some of her books in the past when I had my other blog combined. Now that I have a book blog dedicated to just books, I am going to feature Ms. Hauf as my first feature interview. I hope you all will stop by tomorrow to see what she has to say and to see a sneak peek at two of her next books!

Until next post…

It’s Manga Monday!

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I admit, I don’t understand all the commotion about a Manga book. On the otherhand, my oldest daughter loves these and she says that alot of people love them. So I encouraged her to write a review on one. So now on Mondays, when her school work permits, she will be my guest blogger! She will write reviews on different Manga books for everyone who likes Manga! If this topic interests you, drop me a line with further suggestions for her to read and review. If you want to give these books a try, please remember that these sort of books are read a different way. They read from back to front and usually the books show you how to read them.

  • Publisher: TOKYOPOP
  • Pub. Date: January 2007
  • ISBN-13: 9781598169225
  • Sales Rank: 144,949
  • 216pp
  • Series: Chibi Vampire Series #1

Chibi Vampire Series #1

This is a book/manga I read named Chibi Vampire which in English means Small Vampire. This series is about a young vampire girl that is actually the opposite of a vampire– she doesn’t suck blood– SHE GIVES BLOOD! Not only does she give blood, but she runs into a human that has transferred into her school who ends up finding out. What’s a girl to do?

Okay from what I have read in volume #1, I would say if you’re into vampires, anime, or manga, this is one heck of a book/manga to read. I highly suggest this book/manga for people. The story is amazing, along with the artwork! The only problem I didn’t like was the beginning, but hey that’s only my opinion! Some of my friends like how the beginning is, so that is up for you to decide. Anyway back on topic, the beginning starts off all good and then it starts to get a little bit confusing, but it leads back on track after a chapter or 2 so don’t worry about that. The part that is confusing for most people is how its read. Its’ a backwards book, so you have to read right to left and if you look in the back of the book it shows you how to read it. Alright this is my 1st review so sorry if it didn’t turn out that well, but I promise I will get better the more I do it.

Until next time……..

Amy’s daughter Morgan

Book Blog Appreciation Week!

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Thanks to Froggy for the heads up on this!!

Announcing the Second Annual Book Blogger Appreciation Week September 14-18, 2009

Last year over 400 blogs came together to celebrate the art of book blogging during the first ever Book Blogger Appreciation Week! It’s almost that time again! This is a meme they have on the site for fun and to help spread the word of the event.

1) What has been one of the highlights of blogging for you? Finding new friends and sharing the love of books with everyone!
2) What blogger has helped you out with your blog by answering questions, linking to you, or inspiring you? Froggy (aka Dawn) That girl rocks! She always amazes me at her friendly advice and awesome blog!
3) What one question do you have about BBAW that someone who participated last year could answer? Are you as lost as me and how do you get those great ARCs??

Now its your turn! Go on over and check out the site for more info!