Source: Juno Books
Title: BLOOD HEAT (Blood Lines, book 4)
Author: Maria Lima
Release Date: October 26, 2010
Artist: N/A
Author Comments: N/A
My Thoughts: It’s a little bright, but I like the lightning.
Book Description:
Texas is heating up. . .
The summer heat wave that’s hit Rio Seco, Texas, has even the vampires complaining, but with Keira—the Kelly heir—home from Vancouver, the weather isn’t the only thing too hot to handle. Keira should be setting up her court and planning the big reception where she and her consort, vampire ruler Adam Nightwalker, will receive the magical leaders from the local area, but pomp and circumstance just aren’t Keira’s thing, especially not with trouble smoldering in her domain. A werewolf couple has mysteriously gone missing from a local pack, and when Keira is asked by their leader to investigate, she finds that some dissatisfied neighbors may have been taking—well—strong action against the wer community … action that could be repeated, and could involve Keira and those she loves. So, with the reception looming and danger fast blazing out of control, the pressure is on Keira to keep Texas safe for supernaturals. Sometimes, it’s just not that great to be Heir….
Source: Anna's Book Blog
Title: Carnal Sin (The Seven Deadly Sins, book 2)
Author: Allison Brennan
Release Date: June 22, 2010
Artist: N/A
Author Comments: N/A
My Thoughts: Considering the title, the naked man cover seems fitting, but as this series is more accurately described as Supernatural Thrillers, the Paranormal Romance style cover could be misleading. Unless Allison is changing the style for this one.
Book Description:
A coven of witches well versed in the black arts unleash the Seven Deadly Sins on earth - as incarnate demons with an agenda. When straying men are murdered, Moira and Rafe Cooper, an ex-seminarian battling demons of his own, confront a succubus who's far more deadly than they imagined.
Source: Anna's Book Blog
Title: Haunted by Your Touch
Author: Jeaniene Frost, Sharie Kohler, and Shayla Black
Release Date: October 26, 2010
Artist: N/A
Author Comments: N/A
My Thoughts: I love the scratches on his chest and the light reflecting on his neck. I wonder which character the model is supposed to be. Does anyone know?
Book Description:
Enter the dark realm of Nocturna in Jeaniene Frost’s red-hot tale, where blisteringly sexy Raphael dominates the demons of a lawless dimension and tries to help a beautiful young woman avenge her cousin’s disappearance. Shayla Black’s gorgeous Doomsday Brethren hero, Raiden, vows to fight for his magical lover and their unborn youngling—no matter the cost—after he drives her into the arms of another man and she falls under attack. Lycans rule the night in Sharie Kohler’s suspenseful story, as a fiery woman stalks mysterious Luc, the undeniably hypnotic being she believes can save her from turning . . . if she kills him. Danger beckons in these captivating paranormal tales that will tempt readers to the edge and leave them begging for more.
Source: Anna's Book Blog
Title: Arcane Circle (Circle, book 4)
Author: Linda Robertson
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Artist: DON SIPLEY
Author Comments: N/A
My Thoughts: Pocket Juno recently had to slap a few wrists about posting cover art before it had been officially released, so I’m not including the cover image, just the link to Anna’s post in case this one hasn’t been given the go ahead. But it is beautiful, probably my favorite in the series to date.
After an epic battle on the shores of Lake Erie, Persephone must now help her werewolf lover Johnny regain the magical powers locked within his mysterious tattoos. Complications keep his memory from opening wide and a name—Arcanum—is their only lead. With the Romanian lords of all Werewolves—the Zvonul—en route, Johnny becomes desperate for his magic to be unlocked. Meanwhile, the Witch Elders Council believes Seph is responsible for the death of their leader, and as if that isn’t enough, the house is being remodeled and Seph has promised her foster daughter Beverley a grand birthday party!
Source: Bitten by Paranormal Romance
Title: Dark Warrior Untamed (Talions, book 3)
Author: Alexis Morgan
Release Date: July 27, 2010
Artist: N/A
Author Comments: N/A
My Thoughts: I like how each cover in this series is a different color: Gold, purple, and now blue. And I’m digging his tattoo.
Book Description:
In Alexis Morgan’s electrifying new Talion adventure, a sexy warrior fights to save his headstrong lover from the crossfire of an evil plot to overthrow the Kyth’s leader.
He questions everything. No one thought Chief Talion Greyhill Danby would report to work so soon after wrapping up his affairs in London. Then again, he didn’t expect to find a beautiful spy with a major attitude in his new office. Clearly the Kyth’s Grand Dame doesn’t trust him to do his duty—to protect her.
She fears the truth. Piper Ryan isn’t keen on the arrangement, either. Matching wits with an ancient warrior isn’t in her administrative job description. But sharing space with the red-hot head of security could have unexpectedly tempting benefits . . . if he doesn’t dig into her secret past.
Opposites always attract. When threatening e-mails result in danger, the fiery sparks between Piper and Grey grow scorching hot. They must defend the throne from a deadly invisible attacker, but will their raging desire keep them together . . . or will their burning suspicions tear them apart?
Source: Dark Faerie Tales
Title: My Fair Succubi (Succubus Diaries, book 3)
Author: Jill Myles
Release Date:December 28, 2010
Artist: N/A
Author Comments: (via Twitter) Lol! It's not supposed to be public yet, but it's cropping up…I think someone probably snurched it from the catalog. AFAIK it's not final. Preeettttyyyy but not final. :) I asked for Zane on the cover! I think it's the same model but his hair is lighter. :)
My Thoughts: Here’s another one that isn’t supposed to be out yet, but it does look gorgeous. I’ll post it when we’re allowed, for now you’ll have to follow the link to see it. What is official is the prologue for the Succubus Diaries called Foreplay which is available as a free download from Simon & Schuster until June 18th
Book Description:
Six months have passed since Jackie Brighton’s New Orleans adventure and she is knee-deep in a university-sponsored archaeology dig in Mexico, finally letting things get back to normal—whatever that is. But with a surprise phone call from fellow succubus Remy, saying she’s lost her magic charm that keeps the evil spirit Joachim at bay—and a surprise visit from the Serim Council and Archangel Gabriel that leaves her and Noah under arrest—Jackie’s life spins out of control. Again.
With a plea bargain offer from the angel Ariel, Jackie doesn’t have many options: she can take the plea and save herself, she can wait to be sex-starved in punishment, or she can escape. Option three it is. But with her freedom comes even more drama, and now Jackie must find a way to stop Remy, save Noah, and trap Joachim once and for all.
Source: Dark Faerie Tales
Title: Crave
Author: Laura Burns and Melinda Metz
Release Date: September 21, 2010
Artist: N/A
Author Comments: N/A
My Thoughts: I’ve read all of Melinda’s Roswell books because I was crazy about that show and Jason Behr, so I’m excited for Crave. The color pallet is very striking here: the purple eyes and red background contrasting with the black & white guy.
Book Description:
Shay has had a rare blood disorder since she was born. In fact, her mother married one of Shay’s doctors, Martin, who left his world-renowned leukemia research to try and figure out exactly what the disorder is and how to cure it. When she turns seventeen, Martin begins to give her new blood transfusions that make her feel the strongest she has ever felt. But she also has odd visions where she sees through the eyes of a vampire. At first, she thinks she must be imagining the visions, but when she begins to see Martin’s office in them, she knows she has to check it out. That’s when she finds Gabriel, a sexy, teenaged vampire, imprisoned in Martin’s office. The connection she has built with Gabriel compels her to set him free. But when he kidnaps her in an attempt at revenge on Martin, their lives become deeply intertwined. She doesn’t know the half of it.
Source: Dark Faerie Tales
Title: Crimson Wind (Horngate Witches, book 2)
Author: Diana Pharaoh Francis
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Artist: N/A
Author Comments: N/A
My Thoughts: Very cool. Max still looks like Max and I love her weapons.
Book Description:
Max is a Shadowblade—a supernatural warrior created to serve and protect her witch, Giselle. She was made to kill and she’s very good at it. But there are some troubles you can’t solve with a gun. Since the devastation of her covenstead four weeks ago and the revelation of the coming apocalypse, Max has been itching to bring her family back to the safety of Horngate. The only trouble is they think she was murdered thirty years ago. So she’s a little worried about how they’ll feel when she tells them she’s alive and never bothered to get in touch. But first she has to deal with an enraged wannabe lover who can destroy worlds, an angry mage, and a stubborn witch.
Crimson Wind doesn't come out until December! Argh!! I feel like I have been waiting forever.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! That crave cover is HOT!
ReplyDeleteI know nada about Crave, but that cover would make me look twice in a store. Excellent design.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see the cover for Crimson Wind too. I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed Bitter Nights.
Tiah - Don't you hate the wait? There are some great titles between now and then to help you hold out :)
ReplyDeleteSweet Vernal Zephyr - Yeah it is. My favorite of the bunch.
Rebecca @DSB - CRAVE is striking. I wish I knew who the artist was, but yeah, I want it too.
I like the CRIMSON WIND cover, sadly I didn't love Bitter Nights. It felt too urban-lite for an urban fantasy.