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| Series: Vampire Kisses #8 Date/Publisher: May 17th 2011 by HarperCollins Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Wastepaper Prose Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
The morbidly monotonous Dullsville has finally become the most exciting place on earth now that Raven is madly in love with her hot vampire boyfriend Alexander, and a crew of vampires has taken residence in Dullsville's old mill. Raven discovers Jagger's plan to open a new club, The Crypt, right here in Dullsville. But is it her dream come true, or her worst nightmare? Raven and Alexander have to figure out what the nefarious vampire has in store for Dullsville's teen and vampire population. Can Raven convince Jagger to listen to her plans to make the Crypt the morbidly magnificent dance club it could be? Will it be safe for mortals and vampires alike?
And as Sebastian and Luna's relationship heats up, Raven wonders about her own amorous fate: Will Alexander ever turn her? Does he crave her and does he want to spend eternity together? And what does she really want?
With cryptic secrets and cravings, this eighth installment in the Vampire Kisses series is a romantic and mysterious thrill ride.
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| Series: Clair de Lune #2 Date/Publisher: May 10th 2011 by Simon Pulse Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Wastepaper Prose Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
Sequel to the werewolf-based YA debut, Claire de Lune.
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| Series: Dragonfire #6 Date/Publisher: May 3rd 2011 by Signet Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Alive & Knitting Author Comments: Here’s the cover for DARKFIRE KISS, which is Rafferty’s book and will be released in May 2011. I love it! My Thoughts: |  |
For one woman, he will risk more than his life…
Rafferty Powell has exchanged challenge coins with his arch-nemesis Magnus Montmorency, and their next battle will be their last. But Rafferty never expected to meet a woman whose desire for Magnus’ downfall matches his own—and whose presence sparks Rafferty’s long-awaited firestorm.
Since facing her own mortality, investigative reporter Melissa Smith has resolved to live without fear. She’s determined to make the seemingly untouchable Magnus pay for his role in ending her friend’s life – no matter the price to herself.
When her quest entwines with Rafferty’s, Melissa finds herself risking more than she ever thought possible. Because the heat between them unleashes the darkfire—an awesome force of Pyr legend, one that won’t be sated until everything they know has been tested and remade.
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| Series: N/A Date/Publisher: March 1st 2011 by New American Library Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Goodreads Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
In her dreams he’s irresistible—seductive, charming, and undoubtedly dangerous. But when he appears to her when she’s awake—and captivates her just the same—she’s not sure which way is up and which is down.
Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life, not allowed the same freedoms as the rest of the teenagers in the small California town of Serendipity Falls. But when a devastatingly handsome boy appears in the halls of her school, she feels every urge she’s ever denied burning through her at the slightest glance from Haden Black. Theia knows she’s seen Haden before—not around town, but in her dreams.
Theia doesn’t understand how she dreamed of Haden before they ever met, but every night has them joined in a haunting world of eerie fantasy. And as the Haden of both the night and the day beckons her forward one moment and pushes her away the next, the only thing Theia knows for sure is that the incredible pull she feels towards him is stronger than her fear. And as she slowly discovers what Haden truly is, Theia’s not sure if she wants to resist him, even if the cost is her soul
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| Series: Prophecy of Days #2 Date/Publisher: July 8th 2011 by Flux Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Dark Faerie Tales Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
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| Series: Wing Slayer #4 Date/Publisher: May 24th 2011 by Ballantine Books Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Michelle's Book Blog Author Comments: HERE IT IS! THE COVER FOR SINFUL MAGIC (OUT MAY 24TH 2011). I’M THRILLED WITH IT! My Thoughts: |  |
About the hero (from author’s site)
KIERAN (KEY) DEMICCA
Height: Six foot, one inch.
Weight: Two hundred and ten pounds.
Hair and eyes: White blond hair he usually wears spiky, and gray eyes.
Tattoo: Beautiful, majestic dragon on his chest.
Three words to describe: Artistic, lethal and Guardian.
One thing about him: –
Book and Soul Mirror: SINFUL MAGIC (coming June 2011) and Roxy Banfield.
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| Series: N/A Date/Publisher: July 7th 2011 by Dutton Childrens Books Cover Artist: Alberto Seveso Cover Source: The Elevensies Author Comments: Do you know what makes you feel like a real author? How about seeing your cover pop up online! Italian cover artist Alberto Seveso and designer Jeanine Henderson have created a beautiful, evocative cover featuring my beloved MC, Consuela, and now it's out for all the world to see! My Thoughts: |  |
When sixteen-year old Consuela discovers she can remove her skin, revealing a lustrous mother-of-pearl skeleton, she slips into a parallel world known as the Flow; a place inhabited by archetypical teens with extraordinary abilities. Crafting skins out of anything – air, water, feathers, fire – she is compelled to save ordinary people from dying before their time. Yet now someone is murdering them, one by one, and Consuela finds herself the focus of an intricate plot to end the Flow forever when all she really wants is to get back home, alive.
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| Series: N/A Date/Publisher: February 1st 2011 by Harlequin Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Tez Says Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
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| Series: Monère: Children of the Moon #7 Date/Publisher: April 5th 2011 by Berkley Publishing Group Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Literary Escapism Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
From the time she was an orphan, Mona Lisa knew she was different. As a Mixed-Blood daughter of the Monère, she rules her domain in the Louisiana Bayou. But she’s about to become the hunted as her mind begins playing tricks, and no one is who they seem.
Roberto Carderas, a dangerous drug lord of mixed Monère heritage, arrives in Cozumel to eliminate a rival. But the jaguar-shifter has encountered a much more valuable prize on the island: Mona Lisa, the first female Monère he’s ever met—and one especially vulnerable in that she has lost her memory. Now, with all knowledge of her real life as stripped away as her defenses, Mona Lisa can be manipulated into believing…anything.
Convinced that Roberto is her kind and sensual protector, Mona Lisa thwarts all attempts at her rescue—including those made by her desperate lover Dante. As Roberto’s devious scheme gets underway, Dante can only hope that the touch of his warm flesh will reignite total recall in the body and mind of the woman he loves. But escape for both of them could be as forever elusive as Mona Lisa’s past.
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| Series: Madison Avery #3 Date/Publisher: April 8th 2011 by HarperCollins Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Literary Escapism Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
Seventeen, dead, and in charge of heaven's dark angels—all itching to kill someone.
Madison Avery's dreams of ever fitting in at her new school died whenshe did. Especially since she was able to maintain the illusion of a body, deal with a pesky guardian angel, and oh yeah, bring the reaper who killed her to his untimely end. Not exactly in-crowd material. It's amazing that her crush, Josh, doesn't think she's totally nuts.
Now Madison has learned that she's the dark timekeeper, in charge of angels who follow the murky guidelines of fate. Never one to abide by the rules, she decides it's time for a major change to the system. With the help of some unlikely allies, Madison forms a rogue group of reapers who definitely don't adhere to the rules of the heavens.
But as she grapples with the terrifying new skills that come with being a timekeeper, Madison realizes she may not be prepared for what lies ahead—unless she gets some seriously divine intervention.
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| Series: Witches #4 Date/Publisher: May 31st 2011 by Forever Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Wicked Scribes Author Comments: N/A My Thoughts: |  |
TEMPT THE DARKNESS
Strong-willed and independent, Paisley Nichols is used to taking care of herself. But when an insane mage begins tracking her every move and threatening her at every turn, she has no choice but to put her life in the hands of a demon.
RISK THE PASSION
Burned by betrayal, demon assassin Iskander won't get too close to anyone. He spends his days serving his warlord and his nights indulging in carnal pleasures . . . and that's exactly how he likes it. But when a mage wages a wrenching psychic assault on his beautiful tenant Paisley, Iskander must defend her. Under his protection, she will be drawn irresistibly into his life and learn about her own mysterious powers. And not a moment too soon. The mage haunting her isn't acting alone-and he won't rest until he destroys both Paisley and Iskander.
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| Series: H&W Investigations #3 Date/Publisher: July 5th 2011 by Zebra Cover Artist: N/A Cover Source: Jess Haines Author Comments: LOVE this one! I think it's my favorite of the three so far. It's very much representative of her and what's going on in the book this time around. My Thoughts: |  |
They're here, and they're real...werewolves, vampires, mages, and other creatures of the night. For New York P.I. Shiarra Waynest, taking care of Others business started out as a way to stay solvent. But now business is getting very, very complicated...
Shiarra's relationship with sexy werewolf Chaz may be somewhat unconventional. Still, after a few bumps, Shia is finally ready to get serious. That means meeting family--or in this case, bringing Chaz's entire werewolf pack along for a rollicking full-moon weekend in the Catskills.
Soon after they arrive, threatening notes appear, warning Chaz to go home. Then their cabin is ransacked. Shia starts digging to find out whether it's the work of upstart teenaged werewolves or something more sinister. Yet as rumors about her vampire connections arouse the pack's hostility, Shia has to contend with other dangers. Not just from an adversary about to make his fatal intentions known, but from a threat that's even closer than she knows...
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And my picks for Best & Worst…
Best Cover: Falling Under
Worst Cover: Mona Lisa Eclipsing
So any new to you covers? Any contenders for Best Sneak Peek Cover 2011? Which are your Best & Worst picks?
I love the cover for Luminous.
ReplyDeleteJen D - I really like it too. So colorful and kinda trippy :)
ReplyDeleteYou didn't like the Mona Lisa Eclipsing cover? I kinda like it. At least it goes with the rest of the series better than Mona Lisa Darkening did.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I love the story, but I am not digging what they are doing to Shia on Jess Haines' covers. The model just doesn't look as real as she did on Hunted by the Others. I have the same issue with Taken by the Others too.
Jackie - The Mona Lisa covers are all over the place and I don't really care for any of them.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Jess Haines covers, I know they have been messing around with Shia's face for some reason. I thought she looked amazing in HBTO, unrecognizable in TBTO, and admittedly a little off in DBTO, but it's a step in the right direction. Apart from her face I really like this new cover.
Great list!!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of the Dragonfire book before, but I'm definitely going to check them out.
Oooh I forgot about the Wing Slayer series. I read the first one and liked it. I should pick those up again.
The cover for Falling Under is beautiful! Would definitely get me to pick up the book.
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Tara - I haven't tried the Wing Slayer books yet, but you like the first one? I might have to pick it up :)
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