Review Haven 6 by Aubrie Dionne

Title:Haven 6 (A New Dawn, #4)
Author : Aubrie Dionne
Source: Request
Genre: Sci/Fi Action Adventure
Length: Novel (326 pgs)

A product of an illegal pairing, Eridani is the only woman without a lifemate aboard the colonization ship, the Heritage, and she is determined her less than perfect DNA will not get in the way of finding love. As the ship nears it's final destination of Haven 6 after five hundred years of travel, images of the surface show evidence of intelligent life on a planet that's supposed to be uninhabited. Commander Grier assigns Eri to the exploratory team to spy on the alien society and return with information on how to defeat them.

When Eri's team lands, tribes of humans attack and Eri is saved by Striver, the descendant of a colonist and a pirate from Old Earth's colonization efforts in other parts of the galaxy. Striver helps Eri rescue her team and they are drawn to each other despite their different allegiances. While Striver battles with trusting Eri, Eri must decide whether to warn him and his people about the commander's intentions, or follow orders and complete her mission.

Characterfest interview #18 with Theo and Tara Fox Hall

A huge THANK YOU to Bitten by Paranormal Romance for having me here today at Characterfest!

Here with us today to answer a few questions is Theo O’Connor of Tara Fox Hall’s Promise Me series.

THEO: Before we begin, I would appreciate you keeping the questions aimed toward me, not my employer, Danial Racklan.

Q: In your relationships with others, Theo, how are you different with family than you are with friends? Why?

THEO: I lost my family when I was attacked and turned into a werecougar in Adirondack State Park close to ten years ago. I don’t have any other family now, other than Danial, and some of his other bodyguards, who are my good friends.

THEO: I trust no one besides Danial, and the other guards he’s had for a few years. In my experience, you can’t trust someone you don’t know, and you can’t really know someone you just met. First impressions are useful, yes. I can always tell what new hires we have that are going to be long term, and which aren’t going to be able to take the constant violence that being a vampire’s guard entails. I’m not as disposed to trust as I used to be. Trust has to be earned.

Review: The Fifth Story by Ivy Bateman

Titale: The Fifth Story
Author: Ivy Bateman 
Source: publisher request
Genre: paranormal
Length: 
Reviewed by: Emi 

When led into the world of her stories, Bryn finds her secret desires hidden in the darkness and behind every door.
Every day we encounter doors. Some of these doors are open to us and some of them are closed, but when we pass through any door, a different truth or mystery lies beyond the threshold.

The night Bryn is pulled into a world of her own stories by a shadowy being, her reality is changed forever. Souls and danger, hauntingly beautiful witches, sexy and dangerous vampires, a soldier with a dying wish; she knows that each door leads to a story and to outcomes she can't control, but in order to return home, Bryn must complete a set of tasks for the enigmatic and strangely sensual Darkness.

With four stories to enter, four items to retrieve, Bryn takes part in plot points so out of character that she almost loses herself in the tales she's written. More than once she questions her sanity and curses herself for creating such perilous realities, but she always remains focused on her goal; the creation of the fifth story.

Characterfest inteview # 17 with Jordan K Rose

Please welcome author Jordan K Rose 

Laurie, thanks so much for having us on Bitten by Paranormal Romance. We’re really looking forward to meeting your readers. After some debate we’ve decided that Lucia will interview Vittorio for Characterfest. I’ll apologize up front if he’s a bit gruff and this turns out to be more of a monologue. He’s been cranky lately.  

*Vittorio grumbles*

“Hi.” *Lucia waves* “I’m Lucia Dico—“

“Della Caccia,” Vittorio interrupts. “Our last name is Della Caccia.” 

*Lucia grimaces.* “Right. I forget. Sorry. I haven’t used that last name in this lifetime. Jordan, you know he’s pretty sensitive about the last name issue.” *rubs Vittorio’s arm*

“Right. I do recall that coming up in another interview.”

“Jordan, I’m sure if you spoke to your husband he’d feel the same.” Vittorio glances from me to Lucia.

*smiles* “Right. I’m sure he would want me to use the proper last name. Lucia, why don’t you ask those questions we discussed before Vittorio turns this into a debate?”

“I’d love to.” *turns to face Vittorio* “So, Vittorio, please tell us a little something about yourself.” *smiles intently at Vittorio*

*sighs and raises an eyebrow*

Review I Kissed a Dog by Carol Van Atta

Title: I Kissed a Dog
Author: Carol Van Atta
Publisher: Charles River Press
Source: Requested review
Reviewed by: Twigs

Chloe Carpenter isn't like other women. She can communicate with animals. A gift she unwrapped following one of her frequent dances with death. In her otherwise wacky life, she's finally found a semblance of sanity working at the Plum Beach Wildlife Park, where her unique talents can make life or death differences for the animals in her care. That semblance is shattered when a new veterinarian roars into the park in his spiffed up sports car and sets his golden gaze on her. If she had her way, he'd roar right back out. Problem: He's her new coworker and he's saved her life twice - in the past twenty-four hours. Zane Marshall, Enforcer for the Pacific Pack of purebred werewolves, has a job to do - figure out who or what is mutilating the young men of Plum Beach. With orders to find the woman who talks to animals, he accepts a position working alongside the fiery Chloe Carpenter, a female who ignites his interest far more than he ever expected. Remarkably, she's the one elusive female with potential to bring meaning and passion to his empty existence. Problem: She despises him. Together, they're forced to unravel a mystery of supernatural proportions, a murderous mystery with eternal implications for everyone. In the process, they discover opposites really do attract. Major Problem: Zane is pledged to another woman, and she'll do anything to keep him from Chloe.

Characterfest interview #16 with Matt by Carrie Ann Ryan

Please welcome Matt and Carrie Ann Ryan 

Carrie Ann: Hello everyone!!! I’m so happy to be here to help out with the Character Fest. I love this blog. Now, I was lucky enough to steal Matt Cooper from my latest novel, CHARMED SPIRITS, and let me tell you, H.O.T.

Matt: Aww, thanks Carrie Ann

Carrie Ann: *blushes* Ah, yeah, I didn’t know you were standing there. *cough*

Matt: I’m always around when a woman says I’m H.O.T

Carrie Ann: *clears throat* Well then, um, yeah. So, I guess we should start.

Matt: I suppose we should.

Review Close Liaisons by Anna Zaires

Title: Close Liaisons (The Krinar Chronicles, #1)
Author : Anna Zaires
Source: Request
Genre: Sci/Fi Erotic Romance
Length: Novel

In the near future, the Krinar make the rules. An ancient, highly advanced race from another galaxy, they are beautiful, powerful, and immortal – and driven by dark desires.

A student at NYU, Mia Stalis has her whole life planned out..
until one close encounter changes everything. 

Drawn against her will to the dangerous alien determined to possess her, Mia finds herself thrust into a world of explosive passion and deadly intrigue. And if she is to escape his addictive embrace, she will have to make an impossible choice . . . while the fate of Earth hangs in the balance

Characterfest interview #15 with Emma Martian by Lynn Rush

Everyone please welcome Emma and Lynn Rush! 

Hey everyone! Emma Martin here. Lynn Rush writes about my life as a Vampire Hunter in Violet Midnight (Official release date TODAY!).

I’ve made a bunch of appearances on Lynn’s blog with something I dreamed up called the Four Word Interview.

It was just a random thought one day, but it’s kind of taken off, so I thought I’d interview Lynn.

But she said no because she’s pretty boring, so she turned the tables and interviewed me.

The gist of it is…Four questions only, each question can only be four words or less. And get this…the answers can only be four words.

It’s harder than you think…

So, anyway. Here’s our interview:

Lynn Rush: Favorite time of day….

Emma Martin: Just before dawn.

LR: Fondest childhood memory is . . .

EM: Hugs from my dad

LR: Favorite food to eat . . .

EM: *rolls eyes*  Don’t eat, remember?

LR: If granted one wish. . .

EM: UGH (wait—does that count as a word?) *Lynn nods*  Somewhat normal life.

She always forgets I don’t eat **shakes head** Those writers, they are a little…spacey.

So, here’s the deal. I want to give away a copy of my book to a commenter…so, leave your *four word* answers to these questions in the comments, okay? I’ll draw a name from all who enter to win an autographed copy of Violet Midnight. If you’re not in the US or Canada, I’ll send you an electronic copy of the book. You can have it electronically signed through Kindlegraph, though!  J

Happy Answering….

Driven to write, Lynn Rush often sees her characters by closing her eyes watching their story unfold in her mind. Lynn Rush is a pen name that is a combination of two sources – Lynn, the first name of her mother-in-law, who passed away and Rush – since the author is a former inline speed skater and mountain biker. All of Rush’s books are dedicated to Lynn, her namesake, and a portion of the proceeds benefits cancer research and awareness.

Rush holds a degree in psychology from Southwest Minnesota State University and a master's degree from the University of Iowa. Originally from Minneapolis, Rush currently enjoys living in the Arizona sunshine by road biking nearly 100 miles per week with her husband of 16 years and jogging with her two loveable Shetland Sheep dogs.

Connect with Lynn online

Catch the Rush™: www.LynnRush.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LynnRushWrites

Twitter: www.twitter.com/LynnRush

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/lynnrushwrites/

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/f55fL

MY BOOKS

Violet Midnight (Violet Night, #1)

ISBN: 9781937254810

Amazon: http://amzn.to/TICHVl

Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/RzVLHT

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/NrIgHg

Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/obt-pEKwxT4

Book Blurb for Violet Midnight:

Let the Hunt begin….

Blending in with her college co-eds proves difficult for vampire Hunter, Emma Martin, considering the mystical tattoo on her wrist glows whenever Vamps are near. And after three months of silence, the glow is back with a vengeance.

Jake Cunningham witnesses Emma, a violet-eyed beauty, using unimaginable powers to fight off a fanged creature. Finally, after two years of searching, he may have found out what he’s become—a Hunter, like Emma.

Thankful for an ally in the fight against the Vamps, Emma finds hope and comfort in Jake’s arms. As she learns more about her new love’s family and its dark heritage, she may be forced not only to hunt them but to sacrifice her life to save Jake’s soul.

“Rush hooked me from page one! Fast-paced, gripping, this tale of vampire hunters is full of action and suspense. A great read! Buffy had better watch out…Emma Martin is one hunter to watch!” -Cynthia Eden, National Best-selling Author

***A portion of all proceeds benefits cancer research and awareness***

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*