Review of Nexus by C. L. Parker

Title: Nexus
Author: C. L. Parker
Publisher: The Writer's Coffee Shop
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Reviewed by: Twigs


Kerrigan Cruz and Dominic Grayson have fulfilled their destiny, clearing the way for a new Guardian of the Light to emerge. The product of her parents’ mixed bloodlines, Victoria Milena Cruz-Grayson must defend the world as the only Guardian of Mankind in existence.

With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Tori must find a way to keep it from falling before the gravity of her existence sends her crashing to her knees and mankind along with her. The real war is inside her psyche; good versus evil in a battle between Light and Dark. But she is not alone in her quest.

The Guardian of the Guardian, Dante is destined to fight by her side. With an arsenal of wicked charm, seduction, and the ability to ignite a raging inferno, his allure is powerful. Will it be enough to convince Tori to choose him?

Coming between them is a man whose existence is confined to her dreams. The only friend Tori has ever known, a man she has grown to love over her short eighteen years. She doesn’t know his name, or why he’s there, but she can’t deny the feelings she has for him. There’s only one problem; when he leaves, her dreams become nightmares plagued by demonic beings hellbent on viciously murdering her loved ones. Over and over again.

Two men, both pledging their undying love and unyielding loyalty, but one is not at all what he seems.

Torn between her lifelong friend and the man destined to stand by her side, the Guardian of Mankind must choose her path. The fate of the world depends on her getting it right. But how can she choose when she doesn’t really know who she is to begin with?

Nexus: There is one truth . . . Everything happens for a reason.

Characterfest interview # 14 with Rammel Hawkings by Victoria Danann

A Conversation (Intervention) with Rammel Hawking

me: Sir Hawking, it's such a pleasure to get to interview you in person.

Ram: (third finger)

me: (sigh) Okay. What is this about?

Ram: Well, forgive me if I do no' sound polite, but I can no' say 'tis a pleasure bein' interviewed by you.

me: Why not?

Ram: Why no' indeed. I only agreed because of the chance to say fuck you in person.

me: Okay. What exactly is the problem? You did end up with everything you ever wanted, didn't you?

Ram: Aye. No' denyin' that. My problem is not with endin's. 'Tis with the bloody well fucked up middles.

me: I see.

Ram: No. You do no' see. You sit there in your tidy, little, safe, air conditioned version of reality without a single bloody care for what you are puttin'  me through. Have you ever had a broken rib? It hurts! Do you know that?

Release day for The Witch's Dream by Victoria Danann

The Witch's Dream,  The Order of the Black Swan, Book Two

 byVictoria Danann

Genre: Paranormal ROMANCE for adults

Publisher: 7th House

Release Date: October 14, 2012

ebook ISBN: 978-1-933320-56-4       https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/177745     (Amazon ASIN tba 10/10/12)  WORDS:  100,000

print    ISBN: 978-1-933320-63-2      Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/tags-on-product/193332063X/  (available 10/14/12) PAGES: 298 (5x 8 paperback)

BOOK TRAILER: http://victoriadanann.me/press-kit-black-swan-series/the-witchs-dream/

BOOK DESCRIPTION: For maximum enjoyment, read the series in order.

SMART. SEXY. MAGICAL.

From New York to Ireland to Edinburgh to Siena to the Texas Hill Country to Napa Valley, a secret society, a witch, a demon, a psychic, a berserker, an ex-vampire, modern day knights, heroes, werewolves, elves and fae come together where emotions intersect. The story maps a trail from rages to hunts to epiphanies, but, in the end, proves that true love can find you in the strangest places, when you're least expecting it, even when you're far, far from home.

Review: Reawakened by Carrie Pulkinen

Title: Reawakened
Author: Carrie Pulkinen

Source: Author Request

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel
Release Date : September 13, 2012

Reviewer: Jasmyn

 Her magic has been reawakened. But will her heart let her follow her destiny?

Jules Hume lives in a world where magic is a myth and supernatural creatures are fiction. Or so she thinks. Her boyfriend Ian would have to disagree. When Jules discovers the man of her dreams is not only a vampire, but a vampire king who's tasked with saving the world from a demon attack, life as she knows it ends. Can she accept her fate and take her place by Ian's side as ruler of the paranormal world? Or will she close her mind and her heart to the chance at love and adventure?

I loved Jules Hume.  She was a strong single mom - raised her daughter by herself - and had long ago decided that she could make it on her own and didn't need a man.  She had sworn off love until she met Ian.  Ian was a bit of a mystery, working odd hours, unearthly beautiful, and undeniably appealing.  Jules is drawn to Ian and finds herself breaking the no need for love rule, but there is a good reason behind this....but I can't tell you or I might ruin the surprise.

My only real complaint about this book was with how easily Jules accepted the fact that Ian is a vampire.  I don't think any person in their right mind would be able to just move on and live with that information the way Jules does, but then she is a special woman.  There is a minor secondary romance between Jules' daughter and Ian's friend that at times added to the story, but at times it also drew too much attention away from the main characters.  Parts of this story moved a bit fast for my taste, but most of it was drawn out just enough to have to turn the next page to find out what happened.

Review Eva's Last Dance by Tracy Cooper-Posey

Title: Eva’s Last Dance 

Author: Tracy Cooper-Posey

Source: Author request

Genre: Erotic paranormal romance 

Length: Novel Novella
Reviewed by Kris 

Nearly one hundred years after their last dance together Eva’s long lost love, Edward, makes contact again. Eva—lonely and a vampire now—can’t resist falling into his arm and under his erotic spell. She’ll do anything he asks of her now. 

Then the spell is rudely interrupted by human demon hunter Ryan Jefferson, who is on the trail of an incubus. He sets out to seduce Eva properly in a searing night of dance and passion. 

This dance counts in more ways than one...

This is a short story. You could enjoy a long coffee and the story for dessert.

WARNING: This book contains a hot hero and sexy heroine, frequent, explicit and frank sex scenes and sexual language.
It includes heart-stopping sexual scenes, anal sex and the use of sex toys. Don't proceed beyond this point if hot love scenes offend you.
No vampires were harmed in the making of this novel, but one gargoyle did meet a dusty ending.

Charcterfest interview #13 with Domonic by Leigh Savage

Everyone please welcome Domonic! 

Hello everyone I’m getting ready to interview Domonic Asante from Angel of Death who may I say was a very handsome human and now that he’s a vampire he’s simply divine.  It’s a perfect night to interview a vampire with the full moon outside.  I’m sitting in a small dark room and growing impatient tapping my nails on the table just as I hear the door shut looking up I see Domonic seated across from me so suddenly that my heart skipped a beat and the most beautiful golden eyes staring at me and I felt all the tension drain from my body.

Leigh:  I clear my throat.  “It’s nice to see you in person.  I know many of your fans are looking forward to finding out more about you.”

Domonic:  “It’s my pleasure, Leigh.” 

Leigh:  “First, tell me a little bit about your life before you met Mika?”

Domonic:  “Well if it was before I’d met Mika I’d have you in my bed by now.”  He smiled slyly. 

Leigh:  A blush ran up my neck to my cheeks, “You’re certainty sure of yourself.”

Domonic:  “Before Mika I had a different woman whenever I wanted; after all I was the most eligible bachelor in the city.”

Review Saving Sara by Angela Castle

Title: Saving Sara (Warriors of Kelon, #5)
Author : Angela Castle
Source: Self purchase
Genre: Sci/Fi Erotic Romance
Length : novella (84 kindle pages)

Sara, abducted from Earth by cruel aliens, is used as a torture slave and left to die.

Solron, a healer of Kelon, is annoyed at being ordered to go on a cleanup mission to check abandoned enemy war bases. When he and the crew discover a small human woman on the brink of death, Solron manages to save her. But the beautiful little human stirs more within him than his need to heal. Under Solron’s care, Sara falls deeply in love with the alien doctor and he claims her for himself. But when confronted by the Xerson who tortured her, Solron demands a fight with him.

Sara knows she has no choice but to let them fight, but will she now lose the man she loves to the curled Xerson, or will justice at last be served?

Charterfest interview # 12 with Charlene A. Wilson

Please welcome Charlene and .... Dang!  It looks like she brought the whole gang. So please read on. LOL. 

Hi, I’m Charlene A. Wilson.  I’m always thrilled when I get to participate on Bitten by Paranormal Romance.  My characters look forward to being a part the activities…partly because I let them just be themselves.  I find I get more out of them if I give them a topic and sit back to see what happens…

~ * ~

Cole enters the den and stops short as heavy tension hits him.  He curses his ability read emotion.  Thick waves of hate, concern, arrogance, and nervousness raked through him.  He scanned those in attendance; Vincent at the wide picture window, square jaw set; James seated in the dark leather winged chair, elbows on his knees, thumbs and fingers steepled; Elaina patting the wall-sized bar counter, sending several glances to Dressen who appeared unaffected by it all, lounged comfortably on the over-stuffed sofa, arm resting on the back cushion. 

Elaina: *quickly pours a drink and brings it to Cole* *whispers* Charlene really wanted Lord Dressen here for this post?

Cole:  *accepts drink*  Actually, I was under the impression that I’d be the one to be interviewed for the CharacterFest. 

Dressen: *crosses his legs*  I’d say she knows who the most driven of her characters is.  Yes, I heard you.

Touch of the Demon (Kara Gillian #5) - Diana Rowland

Exceptional Urban Fantasy with elements of Paranormal Romance
RELEASE DATE 31 DECEMBER 2012

Touch of the Demon
by
Diana Rowland

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



NOTE/DISCLAIMER: This is the 5th book in an exceptional series that I highly recommend so obviously I would stress that you read the other 4 books prior to this one. (all of which are exceptional reading, no bad novels in this series). Additionally, I do NOT read books about the occult, the summoning and such in these novels is more akin to a science and the demons are denizens of another world who can only travel to this world with the help of "summoners". I thought I should mention that to anyone like myself that tend to avoid the occult. I was furnished this ARC by the author unconditionally.

Review/Giveaway : Aphrodite's Gift by Allison Cassatta

Title: Aphrodite's Gift

Author: Allison Cassatta

Source: Author Request

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novella
Release Date : September 12, 2012

Reviewer: Jasmyn

Deacon is a hard-nosed demon slayer who loves his solitude and doesn’t do well with taking orders. He’s a mammoth of a man, endowed by the gods and goddesses with strength, immortality and stunning good looks. Now he’s charged to send an incubus who almost killed him back to hell.

Violet is a career woman who is smart and funny, who has friends but no true love...other than her romance novels. She hates her size fourteen jeans and the sight of herself in the mirror makes her cringe. After a night of drinking with her best friend and a love spell gone awry, she finds herself mixed up with evil.

Characterfest interview #11 with Emily by Pauline Holyoak

Please welcome Emily and Barbra! 

Award – Winning, Canadian Author: Pauline Holyoak…Merryweather Lodge – Malevolent Spirit, Book 2. A great read for the Halloween season!

I am a dreamer and lover of fiction. I grew up in a coal mining village in Southeast England, lovingly nicknamed “The place that time forgot.” I immigrated to Canada when I was twenty one, in search of adventure and a new life. I live in Alberta, with my sports crazy husband, adorable Sheltie dog and cantankerous ginger cat. I am the proud mother of two grown children and one grandchild, on the way. I have spent the past 25 years writing articles, editorials, sort stories and books. My trilogy, although a work of fiction, was inspired by my own experiences at a remote little cottage near Stonehenge.        

Interviewer: Good day reader. My name is Barbra Banister. I am a staff writer at the Salisbury Sun. I am here at Merryweather Lodge to interview Emily Fletcher, a young Canadian woman who has come here to visit her aunt.

Barbra: Ms. Fletcher, could you tell us a little bit about yourself and what brings you here?

Review Destiny Calls by Lydia Michaels

Title: Destiny Calls (The Order of the Vampyres, #3)
Author: Lydia Michaels
Source: Author request
Genre: Paranormal romance
Length: Novel (approx 372 pgs)
Date published: October 11 by Siren Publishing 

After making the ultimate sacrifice in order to save his perfect brother and mate, Cain Hartzler’s patience with Destiny has grown thin. Resigned to an eternity spent alone, Cain decides it’s time to choose his own Destiny once and for all. But every choice he makes holds a greater consequence than the last.

There is only so much an immortal heart can take, and once Destiny Santos grabs hold of Cain’s, he is changed forever. Cain’s ever-confident bad-boy reputation is shaken to the core by this mere mortal, and he will do anything to have her, but another female has set her heart on Cain, and he must make an impossible choice once again.

A storm unlike any other is coming, The Order is changing, and passion will burn hotter than ever before when Cain Hartzler is finally pushed too far. There is no escaping Destiny when she calls!

 

So, I got to revisit my Amish Vampires and I just have to say that I KNEW that Cain's story was going to be the best so far, and I was right! I found Lydia Michaels' way with words were just as magical in Destiny Calls as her two previous installments of The Order of Vampyre series. She knows how to paint a picture with words without losing the plot of the story. I don't think I can praise her writing style enough!

Cain and Destiny run the show in this one. While there are a couple of side-stories going on the main focus is on the Cain and Destiny's relationship. When they came together it was probably some of the steamiest sex scenes I've read in a while. Their sexual compatibility is off the charts.

There are some bumps a long the way, but it makes their happily ever after that much better! And, wow, once again I am waiting to find out what happens in the next Order of the Vampyres. There was a huge twist at the end (with one of the minor characters) that has me all in knots! I can't wait!

Do yourself a favor pick up this series, it is absolutely wonderful!

*Trailer for Destiny Calls*

Book promo/giveaway International Gateway to Hell by

Gateway to Hell is published by Musa Publishing

Blurb:

Zeta will protect the one she loves, even if it means living in Hell.
Mastering a unique power was much safer for Zeta Kosmos with a mentor to help her along. Now that he’s disappeared, Zeta must continue alone with her calling—closing Gateways to Hell.

Daniel Richards is in the family business—Warding supernatural evil from causing havoc on humans. As such, he’s only interested in the safety of one-night stands. Until Zeta. This bad boy now wants a long, lasting relationship.

But Zeta can’t let go of her past, nor can she ignore the secret demonic threats against Daniel’s life. She’d rather fight demonic spawn and be dragged into Hell than allow anything happen to him. Can Daniel convince her to stay? Will she have to pay the ultimate price?

Excerpt:

Suddenly, the air in the warehouse lit up like a Christmas tree before being sucked into a hole of darkness, taking with it the blue swirls. It was like it crumpled in on itself.

Then, it was dark. Daniel blinked, adjusting his eyes. The day had come and gone, but they hadn’t noticed, what with the illumination from the gateway and Zeta.

Daniel glanced at his father, and as one they rushed through the door, towards her.

“Zeta?” He touched her shoulder as he crouched next to her.

Nothing. No response. Her eyes were now closed. No light shone from them or from her. Her hair now appeared limp and lifeless, her skin pale without the rosy patches he had noticed earlier.

His heart slammed into his chest. God, don’t let her be dead.

As if reading his thoughts, Mike felt for her pulse. He nodded. “Slow, but steady.”

Daniel let out a gush of air in relief. He reached out and touched her check with the back of his hand. Her skin was silky smooth and soft but cold. She looked fragile, but she had just got rid of six Zell Demons, almost single-handedly. She was bound to be wiped out.

She had proved to him she was a warrior, all right.

“We should get her back to base,” his dad said.

Daniel nodded and handed his weapons over. They didn’t say a word as Daniel lifted Zeta into his arms. She felt light, and he knew from her self-mocking earlier, she wasn’t. Right now, it was almost like she floated to him.

Could it be an aspect of the gateway? Some residual energy?

He carried her to the truck, gently placing her in the back seat, covering her with a blanket, before jumping in next to her. His dad would drive. There was no way he would be able to concentrate.
No way he could leave her alone. She’d done more than her part. It was time someone looked after her, and he had a feeling that usually didn’t happen. How did she come to be alone with no one to watch her back? The thought irked him and he wondered why. He knew of Warders that liked to work on their own.

Was it because she was a woman? No, female Warders, like his cousin, could hold their own. Was it because it was Zeta?

Daniel pushed the thoughts away as he pulled Zeta against him, making her as comfortable as he could for the half hour drive back to their base. Somehow he doubted she would recover in that time.

Dread ran over him. Would she recover at all?

Links to buy - Musa Publishing http://musapublishing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=374 | Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Gateway-Hell-Warder-Tale-ebook/dp/B0097008HY | Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/237425 | Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gateway-to-hell-eleni-konstantine/1112814930 | All Romance Books https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-gatewaytohell-944712-140.html

The giveaway is open internationally and the authors is giving away 2 Ecopies. 

Characterfest interview #10 with Phaeton by Jillian Stone

Please welcome Phaeton with Jillian Stone 

Jillian Stone

Bitten by Paranormal Romance Characterfest

The Seduction of Phaeton Black

The Moonstone and Miss Jones

Title: Interview with an Antihero: Phaeton Black, Paranormal Investigator

Jillian: You are the most misunderstood character I have ever written. Why is that?

Phaeton: I suspect it’s because you wrote me in the fine tradition of the Byronic hero. To quote Lord Macaulay, he is a “man proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart, a scorner of his kind, implacable in revenge, yet...” Phaeton adds with a wink, “capable of deep and strong affection."

Jillian: May I finish the thought in Byron’s own words? “That man of loneliness and mystery, scarce seen to smile, and seldom heard to sigh.” I also gave you a strange profession, paranormal investigator––care to elaborate?

Phaeton: One might say it is my only other area of expertise after absinthe and lovemaking. A dubious sort of skill foisted upon me from birth. I am able to communicate with gorgons and goddesses, wraiths and demons, succubae and seraphim, bloodsuckers, shape shifters. I could go on...

Jillian: Why is it, do you think, that I didn’t give you special powers to battle these creatures?

Phaeton: I am a man who lives more by his wits than his brawn. I have found that one can negotiate with the darker creatures of the underworld as effectively as one can say...do business with a corporate raider. Recently, after receiving instruction from Doctor Exeter, I have learned to manipulate physical universe using potent aether, but I still rely heavily on my ability to communicate with darker side.

Jillian: In order to write a love story for you, I tossed a rather unique young woman at Phaeton Black––how are you holding up?

Phaeton: Ah yes, Miss America Jones. Enchanting, young Cajun beauty. You introduced us under rather unique circumstances. I was chasing an apparition down a dark alley off Savoy Row, and she was on the run from the filthy, thieving pirates. As I recall, she pressed a knife to my throat and demanded sex...I did my best to accommodate her.

Jillian: A rather shocking experience, wouldn’t you say?

Characterfest # 9 with Damon and Jared by Tereas Gabelman

Please welcome Damon and Jared with Teresa Gabelman! 

Hi everyone! I’m Teresa Gabelman author of The Protectors Series. I am so excited to be doing Characterfest at Bitten by Paranormal Romance, but have to admit a little nervous interviewing Damon DeMasters. He sets me a little on edge, not to mention he is freakin hot, but for you guys I will do it. When vampires decided to let it be known they have roamed among us for thousands of years it was quite a shock, but soon the shock became curiosity. The Vampire Council Warriors, aka VC Warriors, were in the news more and more so I took a gamble, contacted someone I knew in the police force to see if they could pull a few strings and get me on the inside with the famed Warriors. To my surprise it happened and that, my peeps, is how Damon’s story came about.

Now standing in the warehouse where they train waiting for Damon to finish I feel the unsettling nerves start to grip me. Damon spots me, walks over to another Warrior then they both turn to stare with those golden eyes. I should be use to the feeling these Warriors have on me, but I’m not and like a clumsy klutz I drop my notes. Quickly bending down to shuffle them together I look up to find a pair of leather clad legs in front of me. Slowly standing I let my eyes travel up to a pair of sexy golden eyes looking down on me. Damon’s lips were curved in that lopsided grin that flutters my stomach.

“Hello Teresa.”

“Hi….” I cringe when my voice squeaks. Clearing my throat, I try again. “Hi Damon. Thanks for doing this interview.”

He nods pulling out a stool for me to sit on. When I sit I see that he is still standing, arms crossed against his massive chest looking more sexy than he had a right to.

“Do you care if I record?” I pull my recorder out of my bag.

Ready & Willing by Selena Blake

Title: Ready & Willing
Author- Selena Blake
Genre- Erotic Paranormal Romance
Publisher- Selena Blake
Reviewed by: Twigs

Ava Garnier wants her father’s spot when he retires as Pack Alpha. She may be the middle child but she has what it takes to lead. The only thing standing in her way is Kaden Black, Pack Beta and her long time crush.

Only, she’s not crushing on him anymore. Not since he made it known that he isn’t going let her take over the pack. Neither werewolf will budge, tensions are running high, and they’re both trying to outdo each other.

But the Pack Alpha has already chosen the future path of the pack. And neither Ava or Kaden has a clue to how far they will have go to see their dream come true.

Review: Cranberry Blood by Elizabeth Morgan

Title: Cranberry Blood
Author: Elizabeth Morgan
Source: Author Request
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Length: Novel
Release Date : July 15, 2012
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Killing Vampires? Easy. Tracking someone? Simple. Helping, and protecting a Vampire slayer . . . . Bloody hard work!
Thirteen years ago, Brendan Daniels made a deal with a psychic. In exchange for information on the whereabouts of a Rogue Werewolf, he promised to help and protect Sofia's granddaughter. Unfortunately, he had no idea what he was letting himself, or his Pack, in for.

Nothing about Heather is simple, from her weird dietary needs to her life’s mission. The girl can handle herself, but the promise to protect her soon becomes a need, and one that he can't fully understand.

Vampire Slayer. Born Infected. Blood addict . . . but not by choice.
Heather Ryan is the current Slayer in a long family line. Like all before her, she has spent her life searching for her ancestor, Marko Pavel, the Vampire her family has sworn to kill. If that isn't complicated enough, Heather is also a born "Infected" and to keep her from becoming insane or giving in to her darker side, she is on a very strict diet.

Now that her Grandmother Sofia has passed, it is up to Heather to take the family legacy into her own hands; Or at least, it would have been, if her Grandmother hadn't sent a Werewolf to help her.
What is the irritating Brendan supposed to help her with? Sofia never told either of them. Luckily, it doesn't take long for Heather and Brendan to find out that the Vampires have big plans, and that the Vamps have waited a long time for them both.

Charcterfest interview #8 with CINSEARAE S.

Please welcome Cinearae and her gang from "Diary of  a Vampire Stripper"

CHARACTER INTERVIEW WITH AURDA, LUCINDA AND PAUL FROM “DIARY OF A VAMPIRE STRIPPER” BY CINSEARAE S.

http://bloodtouch.webs.com/doavs.htm

cinsearae.s@gmail.com

1. Welcome! So, tell us a bit about yourselves!

Audra: Can I skip this question, please?

Lucinda: (Snorts) She kinda hates talking about herself, but me, I don’t care. I’m an open book, so ask anything!

Paul: Um, I’m not too good at this kinda stuff either, but I’ll try.

Interviewer: Wonderful! So…as for the first question…

Audra: Still skipping. I’ll answer the next one, promise.

Lucinda: (Sighs and rolls her eyes.)She’s a vamp. I’m a were. And Paul here is a zombie.

Paul: Will you stop calling me that?!? I’m a ghoul!

Lucinda: (Wrinkles her nose.) Close enough!

Interviewer: What an interesting trio you three make!

Lucinda: We get that a lot. (grins)

Paul: Yep. And I’m her boyfriend! (Points to Audra)

Interviewer: You…? She…? (clears her throat.) Is that so?

Audra: We’re trying to get that fixed. His problem, I mean. He was human before.

Interviewer: Well, I wish you luck with that, Paul. Really.

Paul: Thanks. I need all the help I can get right about now! (Scratches his scalp, and a small bit of it sloughs off. He tries patting it back in place.)

2. So….what’s your story?

Audra: Well, pretty much like most folks these days, I stumbled into some tough times trying to keep a job. Out of desperation, I decided to try out as a stripper for a relatively new club that opened up. I met Lu at the auditions and we became friends, and much later, I ran into Paul there.

Lucinda: (whispering) She’s being soooo vague…

Interviewer: Do tell.

Lucinda: (sitting up at attention) True, we met at the strip joint, but she also met her husband there, too.

Audra: Luuu….!

Lucinda: (ignoring her) Her husband’s a bit of a dick. It’s why she became a vamp in the first place.

Paul: And that’s what fascinated me about her. (grins dreamily, showing his pointed teeth. The Interviewer cringes.)

Interviewer: I didn’t realize ghouls had sharp teeth.

Paul: Gotta tear through that raw flesh somehow, right? It’s one of the things that clearly distinguishes me from a zombie, Lu.

Lucinda: You and zombies are the same difference in my book.

Paul: I do not shuffle around mindlessly with my arms stuck out, going ‘braaains’, do I?”

Lucinda: Well, no, but—

Paul: I rest my case. (Folds his arms.) We’ve gotta stop having this argument!

3. Moving on, being what you are, do you guys embrace conflict or run away from it?

Lucinda: Are you kidding??? Whatever it is, we gotta face it head-on, or else it’ll simply get worse if we don’t nip it in the bud. Many humans don’t believe our kind exist, which is all fine and dandy, but those that do know, well…we’re not well-liked by them, to say the least! Being hunted by extremists that are out to kill us sucks… and they say WE’RE the freaks!!

Audra: Long story short, there’s a group of vigilante asshole cops trying to eradicate us. I hate people that are hell-bent on trying to destroy what they refuse to try and understand.

Paul: Definitely what they both said.

Interviewer: I’m so sorry to hear you guys are having it so tough. You guys are really cool.

Lucinda: Aw, thanks!

Cataclysm by C. L. Parker

Title: Cataclysm
Author: C.L. Parker
Publisher: The Writer's Coffee Shop
Reviewer: Twigs


Cataclysm:
Through the darkness of night, Light will lead the way.

Kerrigan Cruz and Dominic Grayson thought the worst of the storm was behind them. In reality, they have only weathered impossible odds to find they are smack dab in the eye of an unforgiving cyclone. More is on the way. The raging bands of chaos that surrounds them are forcing the destructive walls of the monster to close in around them. Taking on a life of its own, the storm growls and gnashes its teeth, threatening to devour everything they ever were or ever will be. There will be nothing but devastation left in its wake, and it sets its sights on Kerrigan and Dominic.

Through the howling winds and punishing lashes of rain, a stranger comes. The promise of a better tomorrow, a brighter, sunnier life filled with hopes and dreams rests in the palm of his hand. It is knowledge, a formidable weapon when wielded by the right person at just the right time. If she can only harness the power of this stranger’s knowledge, Kerrigan may be able to save the one she loves before he fades into nothingness, and she is left all alone.

But is this stranger friend or foe? Drawn to her side by an unseen force, will he enlighten Kerrigan or will he seek to claim her for his own?

Review Surrounded by Temptation by Mandy Harbin

Title: Surrounded by Temptation (Woods Family # 3)  

Author: Mandy Harbin 

Source: Author request

Genre: Paranormal romance- shifters

Length: Novella

Reviewed by Laurie 

When Krista needs Ariel’s biochemical expertise because her new boyfriend can turn into a mountain lion, Ariel thinks her sister has lost her mind. But the possibility of a major discovery like this is too much of a temptation to ignore. Create a drug to stop a shifter from forcing a mating? Only if she got to test his sexual limits herself.

Rob thinks Ariel is an angel in disguise, and he immediately knows she’s the one for him. But is he strong enough to resist his animal’s need to claim her once the temptation begins?

Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews / Series Finale and 5 Star Reading

Title: Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4)

Author: Ilona Andrews

Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy

Length: Novel

Reviewed by Douglas Meeks

The Edge lies between worlds, on the border between the Broken, where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is a fairy tale—and the Weird, where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny…

Charlotte de Ney is as noble as they come, a blueblood straight out of the Weird. But even though she possesses rare magical healing abilities, her life has brought her nothing but pain. After her marriage crumbles, she flees to the Edge to build a new home for herself. Until Richard Mar is brought to her for treatment, and Charlotte’s life is turned upside down once again.

Richard is a swordsman without peer, future head of his large and rambunctious Edger clan—and he’s on a clandestine quest to wipe out slavers trafficking humans in the Weird. So when his presence leads his very dangerous enemies to Charlotte, she vows to help Richard destroy them. The slavers’ operation, however, goes deeper than Richard knows, and even working together, Charlotte and Richard may not survive...

 

Characterfest interview #7 with Lissa by Josee Renard

Please welcome Lissa and Josee Renard

Character interview – Lissa – Making History by Josee Renard

Lissa making history right this moment…

Lissa:  I know this is supposed to be a character interview, but there’s a few things I need to know about you first –

Characterfest interview #6 with Terek and Gabrielle Bisset

Please welcome Trek and Gabrielle Bisset ! 

Thanks to the lovely bloggers at Bitten By Paranormal Romance for having me over today to interview my newest hero, Terek, from Blood Spirit (Sons of Navarus #3)! It's great to be here.

Gabrielle:  Hello, Terek. Thanks for joining me here today.

Terek: My pleasure, Gabrielle. Vasilije told me about this place when I mentioned to him that you were interviewing me at a blog with the word Bitten in the title. He seems to have liked it.

Gabrielle:  That's good since he's returning later this month to be interviewed, along with Saint. If you'd like to join them, you're more than welcome.

Terek: (raises his eyebrows and grins)  Three vampires at once? Feeling brave, Gabrielle?

Gabrielle:  (blushes)  You know me, Terek. Plus, with you and Saint around, I know I'll be in good hands.

Terek:  True, but remember, we're vampires, after all, even if we are your vampires.

Review The Witch's Dream by Victoria Danann

Title: The Witch's Dream (The Order of the Black Swan, #2)
Author: Victoria Danann
Source: Author
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel (ebook 298pgs)
Published by 7th House



He was left behind when Elora Laiken made her choice. Now he’s had it with love, but a transplanted witch who happens to be the world’s best tracker hopes she can change his mind.

The Witch’s Dream begins with B Team on temporary assignment to Black Swan headquarters in Edinburgh where they are supposed to fill in for stretched-thin resources and assist with a werewolf issue. They’ve been given permission to stop in Ireland for a few days and help Ram and Elora celebrate their hand-fasting at the palace in Derry.

When they reach Edinburgh, the afterglow of an elf-tale wedding quickly turns all business. A missing person report turns into a demon abduction. A simple werewolf sanction becomes a diplomatic issue requiring the one thing Elora is no longer willing to give - finesse.

From New York to Ireland to Edinburgh to Siena to the Texas Hill Country to Napa Valley. From promises to rages to hunts to epiphanies, emotions intersect to prove that true love can find you when you’re least expecting it – even when you’re far, far from home.

ARC Review : Where There's a Will by Karen Kelley

Title: Where There's A Will
Author : Karen Kelley
Source: NetGalley
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length : ebook  274 pages
Published: September 4th, 2012
Reviewed by: Cerridwen



When good girl Haley Tillman is stood up (again), she prays for a dating miracle— and then slams the front door in its face when it appears! Ryder is half angel, half mortal, with powers to do whatever the hell he wants. When he hears Haley’s prayers, he is bound and determined to answer every single one of them.

Review: Born in Twilight by Maggie Shayne

Title: Born in Twilight (Wings in the Night #5)

Author: Maggie Shayne

Source: Self-Purchased

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel
Release Date : July 1, 2007

Reviewer: Jasmyn

He found her in an abandoned building, half-starved, her face chalk white yet strikingly beautiful. Those violet eyes drew him closer, even though Jameson Bryant knew what she was. Even though she warned him away. But it was too late. With one parting of her lips, the hungry creature of the night took him...

Nine months later, their tiny dark angel was born...in twilight.

Characterfest interview #5 with Laurent Bovier by RM Sotera

Interviewer – RM Sotera

Interviewee – Laurent Bovier New Orleans Vampire and part of the world of the Dirty series

RM:  Hi there followers of Bitten By Paranormal Romance.  Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you the interview I did with Laurent Bovier, New Orleans vampire extraordinaire.

Location – RM Sotera’s Office – August 3, 2012

RM – Sitting in my home office across the desk from the man of the hour I’d cleared my throat. “Let’s start our interview today with your name.”

LB – His Lips twitched as he hid a definite smile. “Ma cherie you know my name.  Do you not?”

RM – “Okay, let’s move past that.  You’re right.  I do know your name, Mr. Bovier.”  The damned man had a way of making my body quake inside.  The way he annunciated words, and the way the words rolled off his tongue made talking the way he did x-rated.