Cover Coveting(9)

Nightborn by Lynn Viehl

	Amazon: Nightborn Goodreads: Nightborn Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: Darkyn, Book 8 Shera’s Thoughts:  While it’s still tacky, there is a definite improvement in this series’ covers.
Book Description: N/A Previous Books:

Raven Calls by C.E. Murphy

Amazon: Raven Calls Goodreads: Raven Calls Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Walker Papers, Book 7 Shera’s Thoughts:  The artwork for this series is always so pleasing to the eye. It doesn’t scream UF, but we all like good looking covers.

Book Description: Review "Fans of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files novels and the works of urban fantasists Charles de Lint and Tanya Huff should enjoy this fantasy/mystery's cosmic elements. A good choice." -Library Journal on Thunderbird Falls "Tightly written and paced, [Coyote Dreams] has a compelling, interesting protagonist, whose struggles and successes will captivate new and old readers alike." – RT Book Reviews "Murphy's fourth Walker Papers offering is another gripping, well-written tale of what must be the world's most reluctant-and stubborn-shaman." – RT Book Reviews on Walking Dead Previous Books:

Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland

Amazon: Sins of the Demon Goodreads: Sins of the Demon Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Kara Gillian, Book 4 Shera’s Thoughts:  Saw this cover on ATUF a bit ago and it was in black in white. This has to be the best cover in the series yet.  Goodreads has the color version so I’m hoping that it will be published that way.

Book Description: A LOUISIANA DETECTIVE OF SUPERNATURAL CRIME The homicide beat in Louisiana isn’t just terrifying, it’s demonic. Detective Kara Gilligan of the supernatural task force has the ability to summon demons to her aid, but she herself is pledged to serve a demonic lord. And now, people who’ve hurt Kara in the past are dying for no apparent reason. To clear her name and save both the demon and human worlds, she’s in a race against the clock and in a battle for her life that just may take her to hell and back. Previous Books:

Now or Never by Michele Bardsley

	Amazon: Now or Never Goodreads: Now or Never Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: Wizards of Nevermore, Book 2 Shera’s Thoughts:  Eh, nothing special. I do miss the wicked cool cap from the last time. I feel gypped that it’s only a wolf that they’re trying to bribe us with.
Book Description: N/A Previous Books:

My Lord Vampire by Alexandra Ivy

	Amazon: My Lord Vampire Goodreads: My Lord Vampire Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: N/A Shera’s Thoughts:  They were probably going for sexy. Honestly all I can say is creepy.
Book Description: N/A   Previous Books: N/A

Eternity's Mark by Maeve Greyson

Amazon: Eternity's Mark Goodreads: Eternity's Mark Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: N/A Shera’s Thoughts:  Now the men get to look over they’re shoulders. That should strictly be regulated to females only . . .

Book Description: Sacred blood flows in Hannah MacPherson’s veins; she’s just too hardheaded to realize it. After losing a husband to the Iraq war, she’s squirreled herself away in a tiny town where she snarls at any man who gives her a second glance. But Taggart de Gaelson knows more about Hannah than she could ever fathom. As her assigned protector, Taggart’s grown tired of Hannah ignoring his messages from Scotland—and now he’s come to retrieve her. The balance of the Continuum depends on a race of sacred creatures who maintain the strength of the portals. Only Hannah’s touch can release the hatchlings from their eggs. Sworn to protect Hannah from others who lust for control of the beasts, Taggart must win her trust. But as he battles at her side, can he protect his heart? Previous Books: N/A

Blood on the Bayou by Stacey Jay

Amazon: Blood on the Bayou Goodreads: Blood on the Bayou Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Annabelle Lee, Book 2 Shera’s Thoughts:  Love it, love it!!!! The first book was so good, and I love that they’re following that up with a wonderful cover.

Book Description: The second book in a new urban fantasy series featuring mosquito-sized fairies with poisonous bites that drive humans insane.It's only been three weeks since Annabelle helped solve the murder of Grace Beauchamp, and in the process, she discovered a secret world of invisible, magic-working people who have decided she might have what it takes to join their ranks. As best as she can determine, Annabelle’s attack by a group of fairies has infected her with paranormal ability she did not previously possess, including being able to mentally move objects and heal wounds. Her new abilities appear to have few negative side effects, aside from creepy dreams. But would that change if she stopped injecting herself with the mystery drug delivered to her by the even more mysterious Tucker, one of the Invisibles? Leery of trusting criminals with her health, Annabelle wishes she had someone she could talk to about the changes in her life. Enter Hitch, FBI agent and Annabelle’s ex, who’s back in Donaldsonville on an off-the-books investigation. Hitch suspects that there’s a government-funded illegal lab that’s developing a controversial fairy-killing spray that could adversely affect the existence of every living thing in the delta—including humans. And Hitch and Annabelle will have to find a way to work together if they're going to find a way to shut it down. Previous Books:

Sparks Fly by Katie MacAlister

	Amazon: Sparks Fly Goodreads: Sparks Fly Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Light Dragons, Book 3 Shera’s Thoughts:  I like the tattoo.
Book Description: N/A Previous Books:

Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh

	Amazon: Tangle of Need Goodreads: Tangle of Need Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: Psy-Changeling, Book 11 Shera’s Thoughts:  This series has suffered too long with these terrible covers.  It is clear to me that this Singh is incredible to keep selling books with this butt ugly covers. It’s all her baby.
Book Description: N/A Previous Books:

Cover Coveting()

Wow!! I’m so behind on all the latest covers!! It’s amazing when you’re doing one thing to update your blog all the posts just seem to get out of control.  So you might be seeing heavy cover spamming for a bit.

Also notice that the Author’s Thoughts bit is going goodbye.  It’s to hard to haunt down what the authors think, and often times they don’t have anything to say. (There’s still quite a few kinks here. So, sorry about that!

All cover art is not final!

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Shadow City by Diana Pharaoh Francis

	Amazon: Shadow City Goodreads: Shadow City Source: Wicked Sribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Horngate Witches, Book 3 Shera’s Thoughts:  Filler
Author’s Thoughts: Got the cover for Shadow City. Ain't it Purty? Previous Books:

Warrior by Kristina Douglas

	Amazon: Warrior Goodreads: Warrior Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: The Fallen, Book 3 Shera’s Thoughts:  Filler
Book Description: N/A Previous Books:

By a Thread by Jennifer Estep

Amazon: By a Thread Goodreads: By a Thread Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Elemental Assassin, Book 6 Shera’s Thoughts:  Love the creepy green/swamp feel of this cover. The best colors are always picked! It still manages to capture my attention with such a simple pose.

Book Description: Gin Blanco never thought she’d need a vacation from being an assassin. But a few weeks ago, she killed Mab Monroe, her nemesis and the most powerful Fire elemental in Ashland. Now, all the city’s lowlifes are trying to make a name for themselves by taking out the Spider. So she heads south to a swanky beach town, along with her baby sister, Bria, for a weekend of fun in the sun. But when an old friend of Bria’s is threatened by a powerful vampire with deadly elemental magic, it looks like Gin will have to dig the silverstone knives out of her suitcase after all. But this time, her special powers might not be enough to prevent her from coming home in a pine box… “Estep has truly hit the jackpot with this outstanding series!” —Romantic Times, 4 1/2 stars, on Web of Lies Previous Books:

A Devil Named Desire by Terri Garey

Amazon: A Devil Named Desire Goodreads: A Devil Named Desire Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: The Devil's Bargain, Book 2 Shera’s Thoughts:  There’s something wrong with him . . .

Book Description: Forbidden fruit is always the sweetest... ...and no one knows that better than Sammy Divine, High Prince of Darkness. Once an angel, now cast down, Sammy's out to prove he's not the only angel who can be led into temptation... Hope Henderson's sister has disappeared without a trace, and Hope will do anything to find her--even make a deal with the Devil. An ancient text holds the key to unspeakable power, and it's the Archangel Gabriel's job to make sure it stays hidden, even if he has to become human to do it. Lives, love and the fate of the world hang in the balance, as Hope and Gabriel learn that when passion's involved, it may be impossible to withstand a devil named desire. Previous Books:

Wicked Circle by Linda Robertson

Amazon: Wicked Circle Goodreads: Wicked Circle Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Persephone Alcmedi, Book 5 Shera’s Thoughts:  Not my favorite cover of this series. I feel like she’s going to start dancing up on table tops.  Not kick ass.

Book Description: The fifth in the exciting urban fantasy series featuring Persephone Alcmedi, a modern-day witch with a sexy werewolf boyfriend. Persephone Alcmedi has helped her waerewolf lover Johnny unlock his powers. Now she must come to the aid of Menessos, the vampire overlord she has secretly marked. Beset by a trio of truth-seeking vampire sisters so dangerous their own kind keep them confined in stone, he now needs her more than ever...and she realizes her need for him. Seph has magical promises to fulfill for the waeres, multiple mundane family challenges to meet, vampire politics to confront, both the supernatural males in her life to balance, a dragon to deal with...and then a government investigator shows up to complicate matters. Previous Books:

Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher

	Amazon: Dying Wish Goodreads: Dying Wish Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: Sentinel Wars, Book 6 Shera’s Thoughts:  Oh, another naked torso. Sure it’s the backside, but can we get a little original here?
Book Description: N/A Previous Books:

Shadow's Fall by Dianne Sylvan

Amazon: Shadow's Fall Goodreads: Shadow's Fall Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: (Shadow World, Book 3 Shera’s Thoughts:  Very in keeping with the series.  *sigh*

Book Description: For three years, Miranda Grey-Solomon has kept her role as vampire Queen of the South separate from her Grammy-winning music career. But now, her dual lives are starting to collide, threatening everything Miranda and David, her Prime, have worked for. To make matters worse, the entire Signet Council has descended upon Austin for its ten-year summit, bringing with it Prime James Hart of the Northeast, a sworn enemy come to take his revenge on those who defied him. As Hart’s machinations lead to outbreaks of violence across the South, Miranda and David receive an unexpected offer of help from David’s sire, an ancient and powerful vampire with knowledge that may be their salvation – or their doom. Previous Books:

Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper

Amazon: NGDBTN Goodreads: NGDBTN Source: Wicked Scribes Genre: Paranormal Romance Series: Jane Jameson, Book 4 Shera’s Thoughts:  Clearly the sexiest of the covers yet!

Book Description: Just as Jane Jameson’s unlife seems to be stabilizing, fate sinks its fangs firmly into her butt. Despite her near-phobia of all things marital, her no-frills nighttime nuptials to her sexy boyfriend Gabriel are coming along smoothly. But the road to wedded bliss gets bumpy when a teenage acquaintance is fatally wounded in front of Jane’s shop and she turns him to save his life. The Council pronounces Jane responsible for the newborn vamp until he can control his thirst. Jane’s kitchen at River Oaks barely holds enough Faux Type O to satiate the cute teen’s appetite and maintain Gabriel’s jealous streak at a slow simmer. As if keeping her hyperactive childe from sucking the blood out of the entire neighborhood isn’t enough to deal with, the persnickety ghost of Jane’s newly deceased Grandma Ruthie has declared a war on the fanged residents of River Oaks. Suddenly, choosing monogrammed cocktail napkins and a cake that she can’t eat seems downright relaxing in comparison. Tensions inside the house are growing…and outside, a sinister force is aiming a stake straight for the center of Gabriel’s heart. Most brides just have to worry about choosing the right dress, but Jane fears that at this rate, she’ll never make it down the aisle for the wedding all nice girls dream of… Previous Books:

Wicked as They Come by Delilah S Dawson

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	Amazon: Wicked as They Come Goodreads: Wicked as the Come Source: N/A Genre: Steampunk Series: N/A Shera’s Thoughts:  It’s like a circus horror book more then a Steampunk.
Book Description: First in a steampunk-tinged paranormal romance series in which a woman is transported to a world where vampires are common and she possesses psychic abilities. Previous Books: N/A

Wednesday Wishes

Man! I’ve been organizing my book shelves over on goodreads so I could better utilize them.  It’s  just amazing how many books they’re are. I really do have the never ending TBR pile.  If only I could get a giant fuzzy creature to fly on to with it. 

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Cold Kiss by Amy Garvey

Amazon: Cold Kiss
Goodreads: Cold Kiss
Genre: Paranormal YA
Series: N/A

“It seemed so right. Danny was mine, I was his, and that wasn’t going to work if he was dead. So I would make him not dead, not anymore. I didn’t think any further than what it would feel like to kiss him again, to wrap my arms around him and bury my head against his shoulder. That was my first mistake. It also turned out to be the biggest.”

When her boyfriend, Danny, is killed in a car accident, Wren can’t imagine living without him. Wild with grief, she uses the untamed powers she’s inherited to bring him back. But the Danny who returns is just a shell of the boy she once loved.

Wren has spent four months keeping Danny hidden, while her life slowly unravels around her. Then Gabriel DeMarnes transfers to her school and somehow, inexplicably, he can sense her secret. Wren finds herself drawn to Gabriel, who is so much more alive than the ghost of the boy she loved. But Wren can’t turn her back on Danny or the choice she made for him—and she realizes she must find a way to make things right, even if it means breaking her own heart.

Amy Garvey’s transcendent teen debut is perfect for fans of Shiver and Beautiful Creatures. Wren’s unforgettable voice and story will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.

Does this just not sound disturbingly delicious!

Frost by Marianna Baer

Amazon: Frost
Goodreads: Frost
Genre: Paranormal YA
Series: N/A

Leena Thomas’s senior year at boarding school begins with a shock: Frost House, her cozy dorm of close friends, has been assigned an unexpected roommate: confrontational, eccentric Celeste Lazar. But while Leena’s anxiety about a threat to her sanctuary proves valid, it becomes less and less clear whether the threat lies with her new roommate, within Leena’s own mind, or within the very nature of Frost House itself. Mysterious happenings in the dorm, an intense triangle between Leena, Celeste, and Celeste’s brother, and the reawakening of childhood fears, all push Leena to take increasingly desperate measures to feel safe. Frost is the story of a haunting. As to whether the demons are supernatural or psychological . . . well, which answer would let you sleep at night?

There’s been a few nice reviews. Honestly it’s the cover, because this book does not sound too interesting.

The Shadow Reader by Sandy Williams

Amazon: The Shadow Reader
Goodreads: The Shadow Reader
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: McKenzie Lewis, Book 1

There can only be one allegiance.
It’s her time to choose.

Some humans can see the fae. McKenzie Lewis can track them, reading the shadows they leave behind. But some shadows lead to danger. Others lead to lies.

A Houston college student trying to finish her degree, McKenzie has been working for the fae king for years, tracking vicious rebels who would claim the Realm. Her job isn’t her only secret. For just as long, she’s been in love with Kyol, the king’s sword-master—and relationships between humans and fae are forbidden.

But any hope for a normal life is shattered when she’s captured by Aren, the fierce and uncompromising rebel leader. He teaches her the forbidden fae language and tells her dark truths about the Court, all to persuade her to turn against the king. Time is running out, and as the fight starts to claim human lives, McKenzie has no choice but to decide once and for all whom to trust and where she ultimately stands in the face of a cataclysmic civil war

It sounds amazing—the cover is pretty too! I’ve already pre-ordered my copy!

Unleashed by Sara Humphreys

Amazon: Unleashed
Goodreads: Unleashed
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: The Amoveo Legend, Book 1

What if you suddenly discovered your own powers were beyond anything you'd ever imagined...

Samantha Logan's childhood home had always been a haven, but everything changed while she was away. She has a gorgeous new neighbor, Malcolm, who introduces her to the amazing world of the dream-walking, shapeshifting Amoveo clans...but what leaves her reeling with disbelief is when he tells her she's one of them...

And shock turns to terror as Samantha falls prey to the deadly enemy determined to destroy the Amoveo, and the only chance she has to come into her true powers is to trust in Malcolm to show her the way...

Get swept away into Sara Humphreys's glorious world and breathtaking love story...

“Breathtaking love story” might be a bit of a set up for disappointment, but I just can’t resist where these shifters.

The Goblin King by Shona Husk

Amazon: The Goblin King
Goodreads: The Goblin King
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: N/A

Cursed by a Druid millennia ago, Roan lives a bleak existence in the Shadowlands, desperately trying to retain his soul and not succumb to the goblin horde. When a beautiful human summons him to grant a wish, he sees a glimmer of hope. But will she ever agree to be his queen?

He looks like Dean of Supernatural. No. Really. I’m that shallow.

In My Mailbox – Vlog16

I get to show of my goodies for the week! With In My Mailbox I also like to tell you where I found them, what kind of deals are up for grabs. Occasionally I'll even try a different method of buying books to see if it's faster and cheaper somewhere else. (This post also follows The Story Sirens' weekly meme, In My Mailbox.) At the moment I'm a poor college student so you might not see this post every Sunday. If it's not there, that means the book gods have frowned upon me.

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Don’t miss my long time coming Vlog Book Tour Part 1 and Part 2.

Books featured in video:

Goodreads:	Amazon:
All These Things I've Done	All These Things I've Done
Second Grave on the Left	Second Grave on the Left
Bloodlines	Bloodlines
Highlander Untamed	Highlander Untamed
Highlander Unmasked	Highlander Unmasked
Shadow Chase	Shadow Chase
Irons in the Fire	Irons in the Fire
Dragonsinger	Dragonsinger
Killing Moon	Killing Moon
Shattered Mirror	Shattered Mirror
All Souls' Night	All Souls' Night
The Night Dance: A Retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses"	The Night Dance
The Prince of Frogs	The Prince of Frogs
The Heart of Myrial	The Heart of Myrial
Beyond The Darkness	Beyond the Darkness
Empress	Empress
Narcissus in Chains	Narcissus in Chains
Book of a Thousand Days	Book of a Thousand Days
The Queen's Bastard	The Queen's Bastard

(Sorry, ran out of umph!) Dreamland by Sarah Dessen Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot A Norther Light by Jennifer Donniel Strange Brew (Anthology) Splendor Falls by Rosemary Clement-Moore Knight of Knave by Andre Norton and Sasha Miller