Review: Promis Me By: Tara Fax Hall

Title: Promise Me (Promise Me series Book, 1)
Author: Tara Fox Hall
Source: Review Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 233 pages
Reviewed by: Emi

When young widow Sarelle McGarran finds the vampire Danial Racklan unconscious and hurt in her woods, intuitive concern quickly becomes passionate love. Together Danial and Sar work to overcome their own past heartbreaks, their vastly different lifestyles, and Danial's relentless enemies. Yet Danial needs more; an Oath of forever. But can Sar give Danial his greatest desire?

Now who would not absolutely love to find a hot vampire in their yard! When Sarelle saves Danial from dying on her property she finds herself part of a new life. Thinking that she saved just a man, she helped him recover, only to find out that he is a vampire.  Tho her acceptance of what he is is quick, she still has some trust issues. Promise Me is romantic and thrilling at the same time. As Danial tries to sweep Sarelle off her feet, they are continuously battling Daniels enemies out for revenge. There is nothing better in a novel than love & action, keeps you on your toes, lol. Great read, I definitely recommend it.  

Bloggers helps Paws with a Cause with author Teresa Gabelman

When I found about this event I couldn’t pass up the chance to join! I love animals, yeah even my son’s snake Steve Irwin. No, I haven’t touched it, held it or even fed it, but I make sure he’s okay by glancing in the huge glass case Steve calls home. Okay, I admit I’m also making sure he is still in his home. Anyway, I love animals, but dogs are my true love. I have had dogs ever since I was little. Actually, I cannot ever remember not having a dog.

Rennie, a white poodle, was given to us when the elderly couple next door couldn’t keep him anymore. I remember having to rescue him once when he ran away. I found him ten houses down cornered in the dog house of a very large female Rottweiler. To this day I’m not sure he wanted rescuing.

Corky, a mix breed of what we don’t know, was the next dog I got after my mom refused to get me another dog after Rennie passed away. Yeah, mom was a sucker for puppy eyes, mine and the dogs. Corky was a good dog, but liked to nip people on the butt when they passed by. Never vicious….just a little goose to get them moving. Right before I got married, my mom cried, not because I was leaving home, but because she thought I was taking Corky with me. Corky stayed with my mom

Review: Balkan Magic by Emigh Cannaday

Title: Balkan Magic
Author: Emigh Cannaday
Source: Self-Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Free-spirited Annika Brisby has just turned down a proposal that promises a lifetime of security but no adventure.  Seeking some distance between herself and her ex-boyfriend, Annika travels to the Balkan Mountains.  A day hike gone to havoc sends her through a broken portal to another world.  She is discovered by wood nymphs who seem convinced that Annika's presence is more than just chance, and they vow to get her back home with the help of a slightly debauched elf named Talvi.  Unnerved at his advances, Annika makes the best of her situation by learning all she can about this dream-like new world.  But the more she gets to know the genuine Talvi, the more she wonders if there's a path leading them toward each other.  Together they sail over a monster-filled sea, navigate through a forest of flesh eating trees, and encounter a family of trolls, but the greatest obstacle will be Annika's ability to trust her new friends and confront her deepest fears.

Bloggers help with Paws with A Cause with author blogger Laurie Garrison

I want to apologies up front for this long post.

First off I want to think my Co-host Danielle for all she has done for getting this cause together. Danielle @ Romance Book Junkies took this idea and created this awesome charity event, that any blogger would be proud of hosting, I know I am. THANK YOU Danielle your awesome!!

I also want to think all the bloggers and authors who donated their 1.00 or more for the grand prizes. I also want to think all everyone that helps with the donating to our cause. 

Now as most of you here at Bitten by Paranormal Romance know I hosted Pet Week least year and this year I wanted to take pet week add a pet charity with it so with Danielle direction pet week is now “Bloggers helps with Paws With a Cause”. What that means is the bloggers and authors that signed up for this week will be hosting some kind of post of pets each day during March the 1st to the 8th on their blogs. This gives you the chance to help with the charity by donating to Paws With a Cause during this week, which you'll find full instructions below on how to donate. We are hosting grand prizes and I know most of the authors who are participating will also be doing giveaways on the different blogs. Plus you get to see who has what kind of pets the whole week.  So please help us with this cause in any way you can.

Hellsbane - A True 5 Star Story

Title: Hellsbane (A Hellsbane Book)
Author: Paige Cuccaro
Source: NetGalley/Purchase
Genre: Urban Fantasy/thriller
Length: Novel - 258 pgs
Reviewed by Douglas C. Meeks

Summary:

Summary:
Twenty-three-year-old Emma Jane Hellsbane just found out she’s not human—or, at least, not only human. She’s half angel, too, and now Heaven’s got a job for her: round up all the Fallen angels and their red-skinned, horned devil-demon minions and boot their butts back into the abyss. Only problem? The demons and their Fallen masters fight back…and they don’t fight fair.

Luckily for Emma, she can put a stop to the constant threat of having her head hacked off if she figures out which Fallen angel is her father—and then kill him before he kills her. Of course, in the meantime, she’ll have to avoid accidentally seducing her angelic mentor, help an old friend conquer his own Fallen sperm donor, and basically save the world from a cataclysmic divine smack down.

No one said being Heaven’s bounty hunter would be easy. But with a name like Hellsbane, Emma Jane was born for the job.

Review: Breaking the Nexus by Lindsay Avalon

Title: Breaking the Nexus
Author: Lindsay Avalon
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Thriller
Length: Novel
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Throughout history, myths and legends of extraordinary creatures have been told and retold.  Fantastic tales of demons and banshees, gryphons and dragons, and of course, magic.  Stories that every child grows to learn are nothing more than fantasy...or are they?

Beyond the world you see lies a hidden realm, the Mythrian Realm, inhabited by all the creatures you've been told are mere fiction.  Only on things lies between the humans and the truth: the Nexus.  A magical barrier erected millennia ago to separate the two realms, it has stood the test of time.  Until now.

For Mythrian Sha Phoenix, magic is nothing new.  But when she stumbles upon a portal on the verge of collapse, her fate will forever change.  Pulled through the portal into the Human Realm, she lands in the middle of Detective Connor Flynn's brutal murder scene.  Soon it is obvious someone is using blood magic to try to bring down the Nexus.  Together, Connor and Sha must work to unraval the secrets before the barrier falls and the realms collide.

The Nexus is breaking and all hell is about to unleash...literally.

***Warning this book contains two graphic sex scenes featuring a sexy detective***

Series Review - Diaries of an Urban Panther - 5 Star

Title: Diaries Of An Urban Panther Series
Author: Amanda Arista
Source: Self Purchase
Genre: Urban Fantasy/thriller/bit of PNR
Length: 3 Novels - approx 1200 pgs
Reviewed by Douglas C. Meeks

Reading Diaries of an Urban Panther Series
Diaries of an Urban Panther Book 1
Claws and Effect Book 2
Nine Lives of an Urban Panther Book 3
A followup story from this world but not officially part of the trilogy "First Dates Are Hell" from Vampires Gone Wild

Summary:

Violet Jordan Rule #1 of being a superhero: No tights.
Violet Jordan Rule #2 of being a superhero: Find reliable sidekicks.
Violet Jordan‘s Rule #3 of being a superhero: Family first, fur second.

Dear Diary,
By now you know I'm hardly a normal girl. Last night I woke up naked in an alley after fighting off some werewolves. All in a day's work, I guess. I thought I was dealing pretty well with the whole Werepanther thing: the training, the apocalyptic prophecies. And the hot guy following me around, protecting me at every turn is definitely a bonus. I'm even starting to become accustomed to the bloodshed and the violence—and that's what scares me. What will tomorrow bring…

I thought life was going to get better. After four assassination attempts, I'm thinking not so much. The pack needs a new leader, and I've just about run out of reasons why I'm not right for the job.

Besides, having loyal followers would definitely help me fight off whoever's out for my blood. Especially since my boyfriend is always busy playing White Hat to every wanderer except me. I'm glad he thinks I'm tough enough to handle my own business, but a little extra backup would be nice.

With new supernatural creatures popping up at every turn (Ghouls? Really?), the city divided, and my long-lost cousin blazing into town, I've got a lot on my mind. Oh, not to mention I'm supposed to be planning a wedding. Chaz has got to be the best, most patient (and probably clinically insane) boyfriend around.

But defeating my sworn enemy in a battle for the souls of Dallas is going to require more than just my full attention. It means learning to depend on everyone—especially Chaz—if any of us are going to make it out of this alive. Because if Plan A doesn't work, I'm going to need them for Plan B. And Plan C . .

Review Black Heart by Karyn Gerrard

Title: Black Heart (Blackthorne Clan #3)

Author: Karyn Gerrard
Source: Author request 
Genre: Paranormal romance
Length: Novella 
Reviewed by: Laurie 

Head of the Blackthorne Clan, Deegan Black has known heartache and pain. A dangerous and powerful Ancient Vampire, Deegan has learned to control much more than his clan. Is he powerful enough to deny the Mate Bond he feels for Raylene Nightwood?

Raylene is a Dhampyre, and the daughter of his blood brother, Raynor, who for decades has yearned for Deegan Black, only to be coldly rebuffed. Can the tragedies and complications the clan experiences bring them together, or threaten to tear them apart forever?

Raylene awakened feelings in him he thought he would not have again. Deegan considered these passions to be little more than vampiric mythology. She awakened his...black heart.

Be Warned: spanking, brief m/m sex.

ARC Review: Keeper of the Moon By: Harley Jane Kozak

Tite: Keeper of the Moon
Author: Harley Jane Kozak
Source: Harlequin Netgalley Review Request 
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 297 pages
Reviewed by: Emi 

In their new Keeper roles, these extraordinary women must balance the fate of the world with their desires...  Lust. Elven Keeper Sailor Gryffald's body quivers with it, but is it a symptom of the deadly Scarlet Pathogen coursing through her bloodstream or the proximity of shifter Keeper Declan Wainwright?

Sailor and Declan have had an uneasy relationship ever since they met, and now things are about to get a lot more complicated. A killer is stalking Los Angeles, intentionally infecting Elven with the deadly virus, and now Sailor and Declan must work to keep the supernatural peace while bringing the murderer to justice. But, in doing so, these powerful denizens of the Otherworld find themselves straddling a fine line between lust...and love. 

Arc Review: The Charmed Fates (The Charmed Trilogy #3) by: Christine Wenrick

Title: The Charmed Fates (The Charmed Trilogy #3)
Author: Christine Wenrick
Source: Review Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 261 pages
Reviewed by: Emi

Over a year has passed since Olivia Ann Greyson discovered that she is a Charmer, a Dhampir fated to be part of the violent supernatural world that surrounds our human one. In that time, she has strengthened herself physically, learned of her family’s secret past, and found a deep and abiding love with the strongest man she has ever met, Daywalker Caleb Wolfe. But Olivia’s biggest challenge still lies ahead of her . . . 

Dark vampire lord Luther Davin has been obsessed with capturing Olivia so he can use her special gifts for his own reasons. As Caleb and Olivia try to make a new life together with their coven, the Nightwalker’s attempts to capture her only intensify and inadvertently bring an unwelcome visitor from Caleb’s past barging back into his life. She is Caelestis—Celeste to the modern world—and she claims to be Caleb’s first and rightful mate. Although Olivia has grown confident and secure in her relationship with Caleb, she soon realizes that Celeste sees herself as no less than a goddess among mere mortals and will stop at nothing to get Caleb back—which means Olivia herself must die! When these two threats collide and fate steps in to pull Olivia away from her new family, will she be ready for her darkest hour and her greatest battle?

Dual ARC Review: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian

Title: Edge of Dawn (Midnight Breed, #11)
Author: Lara Adrian
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel (288 kindle pages) 
Release Date: Feb 26 2013
Reviewed by Douglas C. Meeks and CaroleDee

Twenty years after the terror of First Dawn—when mankind learned that vampires lived secretly among them—the threat of violence reigns as the two species struggle to coexist. The only group preserving the fragile harmony is the Order, an elite cadre of Breed warriors dedicated to protecting humans and vampires alike. And in this precarious world of torn loyalties and shattered trust, Mira, a fiery squad captain, finds that every fight bears an intensely personal cost.

Raised among the Order, Mira has always believed in the warrior’s code of swift—and even lethal—justice. But the one thing she desires more than the Order’s hard-won acceptance is Kellan Archer, a sexy but troubled Breed fighter. In love with him since childhood, Mira once broke through his tough exterior during an unexpected night of rapture, but the next day he mysteriously disappeared, never to return.

Kellan didn’t think he would ever see Mira again—or have to confront the truth of why he left. After abandoning the Order years ago, he now leads a band of human rebels intent on carrying out their own vigilante rule of law. Yet a high-profile kidnapping assignment brings him face-to-face with the past he sought to avoid, and the striking woman he has tried desperately to forget. And as tensions mount and the risk of bloodshed grows, Kellan and Mira must take sides—between the competing missions that dominate their lives, and the electrifying passion that claims their hearts.

We've got a special treat for you today on Bitten, a dual review!  Doug and I have very similar tastes when it comes to paranormal romance, and with the release Lara Adrian's of Edge of Dawn approaching we couldn't decide who got to review it! Left at an impasse we decided to both read it and see where we stood.
Enjoy!

ARC Review Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands

Title: Immortal Ever After (Argeneau, #18)
Author: Lynsay Sands
Source: Edelweiss
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel (320pgs) Release Date: Feb 26 2013
 
A kiss doesn’t mean eternity . . .

Valerie Moyer doesn’t believe in vampires—until she is kidnapped by a fanged psychopath! After escaping her bloodthirsty captor, she’s through with creatures of the night. Until she finds herself under the protection of the darkly handsome Anders. Not only is she expected to accept that Anders is immortal, but also that she is the woman destined to be his life mate!

. . . Or does it?

Anders felt a connection to Valerie from the moment he cradled her bruised body in his arms. But before he claims her, he must destroy the vampire who almost stole her from him forever. His job would be easier if Valerie didn’t fight him every step of the way. Still, Anders loves a challenge, and the green-eyed beauty is worth fighting for!

Review: Archangels Creed - Kassern by Azure Boone and Kenra Daniels

Title: Archangels Creed - Kassern
Author: Azure Boone and Kenra Daniels
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Twelve Archangels.

Twelve couples.

Twelve months.

Can they create the Holy Warriors needed to prevent the demon-spawned abominations from destroying the world?

Let the Summoning Begin.

****

Satan has found a loophole in the rules that govern his battle against Good.  The Archangels Uriel sends twelve Warrior Archangels to Earth on a mission to even the odds.

Each Archangel has one month to find a couple, unite, them, and use their union's power to create the Holy Warriors needed to defend the world against Satan's unholy creations.

But the mission isn't so simple when inheriting Humanity comes with challenges beyond the Angel's training, and every milestone in the couple's relationship effects the triumvirate's strength.

Review: SUCCUBUS LOST by Tiffany Allee

SUCCUBUS LOST
(From the Files of the Otherworlder Enforcement Agency #2)
Author:  Tiffany Allee          
Source:  Author requested review
Genre:  Urban Fantasy
Length: Novel
Reviewed by:  Artemis                

Someone is kidnapping and incinerating otherworlders beyond recognition, and detective Marisol Whitman, a succubus, races to find the murderer before he claims another victim. But her pursuit is derailed when her responsible younger sister vanishes. Marisol suspects foul play and enlists support from an unlikely source: an agent from the Otherworlder Enforcement Agency, Valerio Costa.

When the trail pointing to everyone from vampires to witches dries up, Agent Costa admits to knowing more than he’s shared. Marisol’s sister’s kidnapper harnesses more magic than she can imagine—and they’re running out of time. To find her sister before her powers are drained and twisted beyond recognition, Marisol must connect the dots between cases and put her trust in Costa, a salamander who may burn her before she can solve either case.

Review of Silver/Steel by Belinda McBride

Title: Silver/Steel
Author: Belinda McBride
Source: NetGalley
Genre: Paranormal M/M BDSM
Length: Novel
Review: KindleRomance

When dream hunter Dylan Ryve spots a beautiful shapeshifter raising hell in a bar, he knows he wants the wild young man. But Travis Feris is more to Dylan than a few hot minutes outside in the snow; he's the assassin's ticket into the magical town of Arcada. He didn't plan to rescue the kid, but when he found the shifter being attacked, the opportunity to play hero was too good to pass up. 

Through the solitude of a long winter night, Dylan walks in Travis's fevered dreams, learning about Arcada and the pack, and showing the shifter the man he'd been so very long ago. When morning comes, both men know their lives will be forever entwined. 

From Dylan, Travis learns that he is a strong, valued member of the pack. The dreamwalker sees his own worth reflected back at him in the dark blue eyes of the wolf. Yet when Dylan has the chance to free himself from centuries of enslavement, can he betray the man he has come to love. 

Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: BDSM elements, domination/submission. 

Review of Once a Brat by Kim Dare

Title:Once a Brat
Author: Kim Dare
Source: NetGalley
Genre: M/M BDSM
Length: Novella
Review: KindleRomance

Experienced dominant Marcus has a stalker. On the plus side, the boy following him around his local leather club is gorgeous and a self-professed submissive. Unfortunately, he’s also inexperienced, bratty, and liable to drive Marcus insane within his incessant chatter and questions. 

Bret Daniels fell head over heels with Marcus the moment he first saw him. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to get Marcus’s attention and prove his worth as a submissive. He might not be a traditional sub, but he knows he has a lot to offer a dom who can handle his quirks. 

When Marcus gives in and agrees to do a scene with Bret, sparks fly. One scene quickly becomes another, and another. But will it be a case of once a brat, always a brat? Bret intends to prove to Marcus that—expectations and experiences aside—he deserves his master’s collar. This title is part of the Kinky Cupid universe.

Review: Close Obsession by Anna Zaires

Title: Close Obsession (The Krinar Chronicles: Volume 2)
Author: Anna Zaires
Source: Provided by author
Genre: Sci-Fi Romance
Length: Novel
Reviewer: CaroleDee

 
In Lenkarda – the main Krinar colony on Earth – Mia is completely at Korum's mercy. With no way to leave and no idea how to operate even the most basic Krinar technology, she has no choice but to trust the K who brought her there – the lover whom she had betrayed.

Will he keep his promise to bring her home, or is she destined to be his prisoner forever? Can a human become a part of Krinar society? Does Korum love her, or does he only wish to possess her?

Review: Ember's Curse by Gena Lutz

Title: Ember's Curse
Author: Gena D. Lutz
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance - wolf shifter
Length: Novel
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

For Prime-Werewolf Ember Stilwell, life has been far from normal.  Decades ago, a vengeful Witch cursed her Pack, leaving the women of her line incapable of feeling love.  When an organized group of immortal killers begin to stalk and capture wolves from her pack, she sets out on a path fraught with danger.  Just when it seems the world as she knows it will be changed forever, she meets Collin, an Alpha Werewolf with a body build for sin.  As her heart begins to heal, she comes to find that the demons of her past are not nearly as dangerous as the nightmares she will be forced to face in her future.  Can finding her true love conquer all?  Or will the ability to feel for the first time be overshadowed by losing everything else she holds dear?

Best 99 Cents Or Less You Will Spend Today - How To Have A Perfect Marriage

Title: How To Have A Perfect Marriage
Author: Dicey Grenor
Source: Author Furnished
Genre: Fictional Dark Humor
Length: Novel - 35 pgs
Reviewed by Douglas C. Meeks

Summary:

Penola and Lennon have the perfect marriage because they follow twenty rules that ensure marital bliss. Controversial fiction author, Dicey Grenor, has released these rules so that couples everywhere can benefit from them. In case you’re wondering—DUH! - of course, it’s fiction…just like the “perfect” marriage.

Review - Winterblaze (Darkest London) by Kristen Callihan

Title: Winterblaze (Darkest London)
Author: Kristen Callihan
Source: NetGalley
Genre: Urban Fantasy/thriller w/ a bit of Steampunk
Length: Novel - 448 pgs
Reviewed by Douglas C. Meeks

Reading Order for Darkest London Series
Firelight (Darkest London) Book 1
Moonglow (Darkest London) Book 2
Winterblaze (Darkest London) Book 3

Summary:

Once blissfully in love . . .

Poppy Lane is keeping secrets. Her powerful gift has earned her membership in the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals, but she must keep both her ability and her alliance with the Society from her husband, Winston. Yet when Winston is brutally attacked by a werewolf, Poppy's secrets are revealed, leaving Winston's trust in her as broken as his body. Now Poppy will do anything to win back his affections . . .

Their relationship is now put to the ultimate test.

Winston Lane soon regains his physical strength but his face and heart still bear the scars of the vicious attack. Drawn into the darkest depths of London, Winston must fight an evil demon that wants to take away the last hope of reconciliation with his wife. As a former police inspector, Winston has intelligence and logic on his side. But it will take the strength of Poppy's love for him to defeat the forces that threaten to tear them apart.