03.31.2009 New Release: Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3) by Ilona Andrews

Magic Strikes

Kate Daniels Series, Book 3
by Ilona Andrews

Release Date: March 31, 2009

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“If you enjoy Laurell K. Hamilton’s early Anita Blake or the works of Patricia Briggs and Kim Harrison, you need to add Ilona Andrews to your reading list.” – LoveVampires.com

SYNOPSIS:

Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot.

But when Kate’s werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games – an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatural fighting tournament – she and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, uncover a dark plot that may forever alter the face of Atlanta’s shapeshifting community…

03.31.2009 New Release: Stakes & Stilettos (Immortality Bites 4) by Michelle Rowen

Stakes & Stilettos

Immortality Bites, Book 4
by Michelle Rowen

Release Date: March 31, 2009

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SYNOPSIS 

“Staked, cursed, and still single…”Newly vamped Sarah Dearly wants her normal life back, but fate is fighting against her. She tries to get a regular job and gets staked in the interview, only to be rescued by a masked vampire who calls himself the Red Devil. Then a wallflower-turned-witch curses her, making her a bloodthirsty, sun-allergic nightwalker–the worst vampire there is. As if all that weren’t enough, she can’t get married because her 600-year-old boyfriend, Thierry, is in a centuries-long marriage of convenience he can’t escape.

…it’s enough to make a girl start biting.

Longmire does Romance Novels (humorous parodies)

I “stumbledupon” this site today and it just hit me funny so I had to share it with you!  Here are two of the re-imagined book covers in Longmire’s collective satirical look at romance novels. I would consider him a master at re-imagining concepts and readers who enjoy a little wordplay now and then will likely enjoy his other collections as well including: 
Rejected Wheel of Fortune Puzzles - See some word puzzles that never made to TV! You’ll never watch Wheel of Fortune the same way again! 
Longmire does Romance Novels - Romance Novel cover titles rewritten the way they oughtta be. After all, love stinks, right?  
Change One Letter - Changing one letter of the wording on signs, buildings, whatever, to totally ruin them. 
Planet of the Apes…funkified! - I’ve taken the classic sci-fi film and turned it upside down, inside out, slapped it in the face and stuck gum to the bottom of its shoe. Three chapters are ready so far.

Awesome Immortal Body Art! Full Back Winged Warrior with Prayer tattoo!

Check out my friend Mike Grilli’s awesome “Winged Warrior” tattoo!  He’s got a perfectly muscled back shape for this image doesn’t he?  I think he’d make a great cover model for a fantasy-fiction novel about a spirit guardian, angel or other overseer type (really hot protective human works too!) 

I appreciate Grilli allowing me to share this with you but please respect his rights and do not use this photo anywhere without his permission (facebook).  

© 2009-2010. This photo is copyright protected and cannot be used or reproduced in anyway by anyone but me for the sole purpose of sharing immortal fantasy themed images with you.

03.31.2009 Release: The Immortal Hunter, Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands (Free Excerpt Download!)

THE IMMORTAL HUNTER

A Rogue Hunter Novel, Book 2
by Lynsay Sands

an extension of the popular
Argeneau Vampire Novels

Release Date: March 31, 2009

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SYNOPSIS:

Even vampires need a vacation. But Decker Argeneau’s ends abruptly when he’s asked to help hunt the group of rogue vampires targeting mortals — one that might include a defector in his own family. Before he can worry about that, though, he’s got to rescue the latest victim. It’s all part of the job, including taking a bullet for a beautiful doctor.

Dr. Danielle McGill doesn’t know if she can trust the man who just saved her life. There are too many questions, such as what is the secret organization he says he’s part of, and why do his wounds hardly bleed? However, with her sister in the hands of some dangerous men, she doesn’t have much choice but to trust him.

Except now Decker’s talking about life mates and awakening a passion that’s taking Dani beyond anything she’s ever known. Being undead may not be half-bad…especially if it means spending forever with a man who would love her with his mind, body, and immortal soul.

First Book in the Rogue Hunters Series:

• The Rogue Hunter (Garrett Mortimer’s Story)

03.24.2009 New Release: City of Glass (Mortal Instruments 3) by Cassandra Clare

CITY OF GLASS

Mortal Instruments Series, Book 3
by Cassandra Clare

Release Date: march 24, 2009
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Book 2: City of Ashes
Book 1: City of Bones
 

Synopsis

To save her mother’s life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters — never mind that enter-ing the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.

Read full book online Free! The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and The Struggle by L. J. Smith

Read VAMPIRE DIARIES OMNIBUS I (Volumes I-II) online FREE through April 14th

For a Limited Time you can read 100% of Vampire Diaries Volumes I and II online free as a single ebook from Harper Collins Books!
OMNIBUS I. contains two volumes:
Volume I. The Awakening
Volume II. The Struggle

Read OMINIBUS I. online now
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The Vampire Diaries, Volume I: The Awakening
The most haunting love triangle of all.  Two vampire brothers, one good and one evil, are in love with the same beautiful girl.  Stefan meets Elena, and falls for her instantly.  But he swears never to approach her because of his dark secret.  On the other hand, Elena has sworn to make Stefan hers or die.

The Vampire Diaries, Volume II: The Struggle
Damon is haunting Elena’s footsteps; coaxing and coercing her by turns.  Stefan desperately tries to protect her from his brother.  And Elena is having her blood drawn by two separate vampires.  Meanwhile Caroline plots to expose Elena in front of the entire town.  Can things get worse?  They do, when Elena drives too fast over an unsafe bridge and drowns.

Read First Chapter of OMNIBUS II. online too

The Vampire Diaries, Volume III: The Fury
It’s happened.  Elena wakens as a vampire.  She belongs to Damon, now, and to his world.  The town mourns her as dead while she haunts the Old Wood by night.  But by the time she remembers that Stefan is her true love, a new and powerful enemy appears.  This is the last battle; and the only way Elena can win it is to sacrifice herself.

The Vampire Diaries, Volume IV: Dark Reunion
As a psychic, Bonnie has dreams of Elena in the Other World. But the dreams quickly turn frightening.  There is a terrible new enemy stalking Fell’s Church, killing young girls.  Elena’s friends call for Stefan and get both him and Damon—but whose side is Damon on? The ending is the most surprising yet for Elena!

The Vampire Diaries: The Return (New Trilogy)
Read First Chapter of NIGHTFALL Online Book 1 released February 2009
Click Here To Read Full Details on this New Trilogy, all three titles with synopis and release dates