Review: The Bitter Seed of Magic by Suzanne McLeod

Format Read: E-ARC provided by the author
Number of Pages: 352 pages
Release Date: February 17th 2011
Publisher: Gollancz
Formats Available: Paperback, e-Book, Kindle
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Book Depository, Amazon.com

Book Blurb:

On the surface, Genny’s life seems ripple-free right now. Finn, her sexy boss, has stopped pushing for a decision on their relationship. The seductive vampire Malik al-Khan has vanished back into the shadows. And the witches have declared her no longer a threat. But unless Genny can find a way to break the fertility curse afflicting London’s fae, she knows this is just the lull before the magical storm. Then a faeling – a teenage girl – is fished out of the River Thames, dead and bound with magic, and Genny is called into investigate. As she digs through the clues, her search takes a sinister and dangerous …

Review: The Cold Kiss of Death by Suzanne McLeod

Format Read: PrintNumber of Pages: 352 pagesRelease Date: July 16th 2009Publisher: GollanczFormats Available: Paperback, e-Book, KindlePurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Book Depository, Amazon.com

Book Blurb:

All Genny wants is to live the quiet life and to do her job at Spellcrackers.com but there’s her tangled personal life to sort out first. She’s being haunted by ghosts who want her help. Her witch neighbours want her evicted. Genny’s sort-of-Ex – and now her new boss – can’t decide whether he wants their relationship to be business or pleasure now he knows all her darkest secrets. And then there’s the queue of vampires all wanting her to paint the town red – how long will it be before they stop taking ‘no’ for an answer and Genny’s life becomes even more complicated? But when one of her …

My Wishlist: "Man Love" Edition

Hello and welcome to another edition of my wish list segment here at Book Lovers, Inc.

Its great to be back here with you once more to share a little about what I can’t wait for!

By now most of us have already received their copy of Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning. Sadly I am getting my copy until this weekend. Been hearing lots of great things about this one. Going to be sad to see it end.

Anyway…

I would like to call this wish list edition “Man Love” Here are a few m/m titles who’s heroes I would love to get up close and personal with.

Warriors Cross by Madeleine Urban, Abigail RouxPublisher: Dream Spinner PressRelease Date: August 2009ISBN: 9781615810307Book Info & Purchase Links: Amazon Book Depository Goodreads

Cameron …

Interview: Author Courtney Milan + Giveaway

Today we are thrilled to welcome again, Author Courtney Milan on Book Lovers Inc. Unveiled, the first book in the Turner Brothers series, was release last week. We decided to learn more about Courtney and her new book. Keep reading and all your questions will be answered (well most *wink*).  Stay tuned and you might win a copy of Unveiled.

The HEA Lover: Courtney can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Courtney: I’m a very frazzled, very busy dog owner. I am also owned by a cat.

The HEA Lover: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?

Courtney: I have no typical writing days–I have a very demanding day job, and an even more demanding dog, so I write whenever I find time. I write in the mornings, in the evenings, in short little breaks …

The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?

This week, we’re taking you to France! The country of love (Caroline says: *snort*), good food and wine- they should know what a good romance cover should look like! But take a look for yourself- here are some new French releases of books you probably know. Caroline spent hours on the French amazon and raided publishers sites to get you the Good and the Bad and yes also the Are-You-Kidding-Me. Let us know what you think about the French way to entice you to buy them- or not.

Susi: The Mary J. Davidson books looks as ridiculous as the original ones. I’m not much for these comic style covers but I have never read one …

Review: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison

Format Read: E-arc from NetgalleyNumber of Pages: 432 pagesRelease Date: February 22nd 2011Publisher: EosFormats Available: Hardcover, e-Book, KindlePurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Book Depository, Amazon.com

Book Blurb:

Condemned to death for black magic and shunned, Rachel Morgan has three days to somehow get to the annual witches convention in San Francisco and clear her name. If she fails, the only way she can escape death is to live in the demonic ever after . . . for ever after.

Banned from the flight lists, Rachel teams up with elven tycoon Trent Kalamack, headed for the West Coast for his own mysterious business. But Rachel isn’t the only passanger along for the ride. Can a witch, an elf, a living vampire, and a pixy in one car survive for over 2,300 miles? And that’s not counting …

Review: Fatal Circle by Linda Robertson + Giveaway

Today we are excited to welcome back author Linda Robertson to Book Lovers Inc. whose story Arcane Circle received a rave review from our own HEA Lover. Linda is sharing a very unique review of her book “Fatal Circle” and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Please give Linda a warm Book Lovers welcome and be sure to check the end of her post for her generous giveaway!!

Johnny Newman stomped his motorcycle boots to force the snow off, then pushed open the front door to Persephone Alcmedi’s home. The scrumptious aroma of beef roast met his nose. Ares, the Great Dane, came to greet him. “Hello?” he called.

The sound of pots and pans clanging in the kitchen answered, then Demeter snarled to someone, “If I wanted your cooking advice—which I don’t, then …

How to seduce your own Prince Charming by Lila DiPasqua + Giveaway

You ever wanted to conquer your own Prince Charming? Today Lila DiPasqua will give you 8 easy rules to follow that should help you reach your goal. *wink* Answer her question at the end you can win your own little fairy tale.

Like most, I grew up reading fairy tales. They were the first romances I ever read!

My Fiery Tales series (Berkley Sensation) is about…well, you guessed it….fairy tales. Retellings of three classic fairy tales in each book, to be exact. Yes, you get three sinfully seductive rakes inside each novel—–both in AWAKENED BY A KISS and my newest release, THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED!

These books are sexy. These books are fun. And these books are tantalizing, with a healthy dose seduction. *winks* I just love seeing a seasoned, carnally talented rake fall madly in love!

Now as a young …

Guest post: Daddy’s girl by J.F. lewis

Today we’re very happy to welcome J.F. Lewis on Book Lovers Inc.  Crossed, the 3rd book in the Void City series, is being released TODAY!   He’s here today to tell us a bit more about Greta. In the previous books she wasn’t just a sidecharacter even though she didn’t take that much screentime. Today he will tell us some more about this bloodthirsty little girl and perhaps give us a glimpse of her in Crossed

I don’t know why, but when Caroline, here at Book Lovers, Inc. invited me to drop by and celebrate my book release with a guest spot, I got all gushy and felt the need to ramble on like some sort of twisted version of a proud dad about one of my favorites monsters. You see, one of the scariest lines of dialogue in my first novel (Staked) …

Signs You’re an Avid Regency Romance Reader by Kieran Kramer + Giveaway

Today Kieran Kramer is taking over Book Lovers Inc and she prepared something for you that we highly appreciate here: a LIST. We believe nothing works without those and what better funnier way to see how much you are into a genre than reading a list and checking if the points fit your bill. Be sure to answer the question at the end to win. Please give Kieran a warm welcome.

Top Ten Countdown List: Signs You’re an Avid Regency Romance Reader

10) You say things like, “Don’t be such a watering pot,” in everyday conversation.

9) Whenever you meet a family of five girls, you literally gasp and then ask them if they’ve been to Netherfield yet.

8) You confess to your friends that you have the occasional yen to drink weak lemonade and stale cakes and stand about in insipid company.

7) …