Menolly, no longer working for the Otherworld Intelligence
Agency, is pondering hiring a Badger Person as a new
bartender, and her friend Sassy may be degenerating, so
her "daughter" (the woman she turned into a vampire like
herself) needs someone else to watch her during this
dangerous time in her Read more...
After being kissed by a naked and furry pseudo-Neanderthal,
Maddy has no intention of getting closer to the scorchingly
disheveled William Killkenny. However, after being dared to
do so by her recently married best friend, Eve Gregor, as
well as constantly cornered by the patients at the home for Read more...
As a surprise to her best friend, Roz Wells moves into a
new apartment. However, she quickly realizes that almost
everyone in her apartment building is unusual. There are a
few witches, a ghost, a vampire and other assorted strange
people.
Roz, a lawyer, wants a new profession, as does Read more...
Michelle Rowan's BLEEDING HEART demonstrates what
happens when a dhampyr (half-human/half-vampire) is on
permanent drugs to control the vampire part of his psyche,
but the drugs make him unable to feel anything. Declan
rushes his former lover, Jill, to what might be their last Read more...
Lucky by Charlaine Harris answers the question of
what happens when an insurance salesman amps his clients'
luck; readers familiar with the series may be interested in
the reappearance of Greg Aubert.
Sharon Shinn's The House of Seven Spirits is a
treat, giving a glimpse Read more...
Cats with the minds and vocal abilities of humans tend to
find themselves in more trouble than cats and humans
combined. At least, that always seems to be the case with
Joe Grey, his lady Dulcie, and their wild-spirited friend
Kit. In addition, their aptitude for crime-solving and Read more...
What do you do when you've recently learned you're a
hereditary dragon of nearly pure blood and are running your
friend and mentor's casino in New Orleans? Accept the
invitation to re-energize a society of dragons, the Krewe
of Fafnir, and be the king of its Read more...
Elsa Cavalon is excited to be in the final stages of
adoption, but she has an almost paranoid fear that
something will happen to the child she thinks of as her
own, just like it did 15 years ago. Marin Quinn's husband
caused the destruction of many lives, making Read more...
When Kane Cannon practically trips across the woman
carrying his child during a rescue attempt, he has to
convince her to trust him. Although he is one of the
GhostWalkers, genetically engineered soldiers who were
created and used by tyrannical and evil scientists, she was
part of a breeding program Read more...
An excellent novel, THE SHIFTERS gives more than just a
surface feel of New Orleans. The smells, sounds, and
flavors of the city will be familiar to anyone who has ever
visited and will make others long to visit. THE SHIFTERS is
part of a trilogy set written individually by Read more...
MacAlister's shorter young adult novels GOT FANGS? and
CIRCUS OF THE DARNED are being rereleased under the title
CONFESSIONS OF A VAMPIRE'S GIRLFRIEND. Two well-cast and
intricately charming novels, the works set the stage for
MacAlister's adult paranormal romance IN THE COMPANY OF
VAMPIRES, released in Read more...
Consisting of two stories Wicked Lord and Carnal
Empress, Crystal Jordan's steamy PRIMAL HEAT
tells the story of two Kith warriors and their Ones.
U.S. Sergeant Major Bren Preston is seen as a traitor when
she decides to use Lord Farid Arjun Read more...
The latest of the Argeneau novels, HUNGRY FOR YOU depicts
the tale of how soon-to-be-turned immortal Sam has worked
with family and friends of the Argeneau clan to find
lifemates for her sisters, so they can all enjoy
immortality together.
Although he doubts that her sister Alex Read more...
For a beautiful tale of friendship, family, and cultural
understanding and challenges, one must rush to read
Robin McKinley's PEGASUS. McKinley, known for her
lush depictions of fantastic tales, does not disappoint.
In PEGASUS, McKinley creates a gorgeous world in which
nobility and honored aristocracy are linked Read more...
Devastated by the loss of her father, Zoe Ardelay is
baffled when someone from the royal city discovers her
isolated location and takes her to be the king's newest
wife. Luckily, Zoe is able to sneak away from Darien
Serlast's capable eyes and stay on the edge of Read more...
Joe Grey and his tabby lady Dulcie, as well as their friend
Kit, try to use their extra special cognitive and speaking
abilities to help people in their town of Molena Point. The
three cats are upset by a rash of break-ins and attacks, as
well as the newspaper Read more...
With a brand-new license for More or Less Investigations,
Skip Moore and his pal James are in the PI business.
However, James is pulling Skip into his latest get-rich-
quick deal: working as a carnie for the Moe Show.
Skip has a low opinion of people who work Read more...
Coventina, or as Merlin calls her, Viviane, is a powerful
goddess, but she cannot dissuade her beloved from sealing
himself in an eternal sleep as Camelot falls. He feels
Arthur rushes into disaster, and he cannot stop it. Viviane
feels that someone with a different perspective might be
able to Read more...
Desperate to save her people, but stung by the Healer's
rebuff that cost the life of her child and lifemate, Mahri
Zin travels dangerous routes of the Sea Forest to kidnap a
Healer. Hoping for an apprentice whose knowledge of how to
use the Power given through zabbaroot can Read more...
The five stories featured in THE OTHER SIDE flow into each
other with deft precision. They are all romantic tales
incorporating elements of ghosts, hauntings or possession.
J.D. Robb's Possession in Death helps Lieutenant Eve
Dallas discover the answer to her question of whether or
not Read more...
Vicky Gilpin
Dr. Vicky Gilpin teaches Composition,
Literature, and other courses at Cerro
Gordo High School, Millikin University,
and Richland Community College. She
recently took the course Vampires in
Literature and Film through Harvard
University Extension School and teaches
an English 101 course with the theme of
vampires. When she's not teaching,
reading, writing, and taking courses,
she spends time with her husband and
their six animals.
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