From the biggest names in paranormal romance, this book is filled with over 25 stories about vampires! In the world of the undead there are strange codes of conduct, dark rituals and mating games. Lilith Saintcrow, Keri Arthur, Jenna Black, Rachel Vincent & Vicki Petterson are just a few of the great authors who contributed to this mammoth book. Vampire Romance is the name and that is exactly what you get in this huge anthology.

I could go into detail and review each individual story in this book but that would take a lot of time. The general conclusion is that this book was amazingly good for an anthology. Not only do you have a wide selection of super authors but there are also alot of brilliant stories. Some of the authors have even written stories with characters from their popular books while others show they can write something different for a change.

Sure some were not to my tastes, for instance I am not a historical vampire romance fan, however the book in general was of very high standard and a must read for any paranormal romance fans out there. This was the best anthology I have read in a while and I hope they do this kind of collection again. Of course there are some other authors I would have liked to see in this one but all in all the genre was represented very well. Oh but there were no male writers...

Labels: Books Read, C. T. Adams and Cathy Clamp, Jenna Black, Karen Chance, Keri Arthur, Kimberly Raye, Lilith Saintcrow, Rachel Vincent, Savannah Russe, Vicki Petterson

There are 4 winners to announce today! The first two winners will get a copy of Karen Chance's Midnight Daughter from the Monthly Giveaway. The other two winners are going to be drawn from the Carrie Vaughn contest. One winner will win a signed copy of Carrie's first book Kitty and the Midnight Hour and another winner will win their choice of Kitty book or a Pre-order for the next release.

So the winners of the Karen Chance Monthly giveaway will be picked from my newsletter subscribers. The randomizer picks the winners and because the subscribers are listed by email address I will just post the winners email names.

Are the two winners are -


wyvernfriend!!


And


Aimme21!!



Next we have the winners of the Carrie Vaughn Contest!

First winner picked will win my prize of a Kitty book of their choice or the pre-order of the next book due out in February (I will send you a copy of the order so you know it really exsists!).

And the winner is -


Carmen R!!!


The second winner will win a signed copy of the first Kitty book!

And the winner is -


Shelbycat!!!


Congratulations to all four winners! Please make sure you contact me within the next 7 days with your mailing details so I can get the books out, order them or pass on your details. I will pick new winners if a prize isn't claimed within 7 days!

So...keep tuned....Kelley Armstrong is up next!

Labels: Carrie Vaughn, Contests, Karen Chance, Kelley Armstrong, winners

The lovely people at Penguin have given me TWO copies of Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance to give away!

I didn't manage to do a monthly giveaway in October so November will see two people getting a prize to make up for the wait!

To enter the monthly draw all you have to do is sign up for the Amberkatze's Book Blog newsletter. Use the form in the sidebar to join up and make sure you verify your subscription!!! If your email address isn't verified I will not enter you!

I will draw the two winners on the 29th of November and the winners will have 7 days to claim their prize! Or I will draw another winner.

Anyone who has already signed up for the newsletter will be automatically entered with any new subscribers.

Labels: Karen Chance, Monthly Giveaway, newsletter draw

Dorina Basarab is a dhampir - half-human and half vampire. She manages to keep control of the rages and seeing that most dhampirs live short lives she is doing well. So far she has managed to stay sane by taking out her anger on the demons and vampires that deserve being killed. Although who knows ifthat will be enough to keep her calm now that her friend Claire has gone missing.

Trying to find her missing friend is taking up alot of her time and the last thing Dory needs is for her father to come back into her life. Her uncle Dracula has escaped from prison and daddy dearest wants Dory to capture him again. Set up to work with a tasty looking vampire, Dory who usually works alone, may have some trouble getting along with her new partner. Afterall vampires and dhampirs are not exactly friends.

Midnight's Daughter is the first book in a new series from author Karen Chance. Dory faces her past and goes up against the only thing on Earth that really scares her in this debut. With fae, mages and other paranormal creatures all making an appearance this book is packed with magic. Detailed, gripping and fast this new edition to the Urban fantasy genre is on par with Kim Harrison and Kelly Armstrong.

However on saying that this one didn't leave me jumping for joy. Something didn't click for me and even though I could read the potenial and see how good this was, it just didn't blow me away. I will of course be looking out for the sequel and I am definitely going to go back and look at the Cassandra Palmer books. This is from one of the best writers in this genre but her style and my tastes don't seem to get along.

In conclusion - If you are a fan you will definitely love this. Anyone who enjoys hardcore Paranormal Urban Fantasy should not pass up on this one.

Labels: Books Read, Karen Chance, New Releases