Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans. When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can’t help but wonder what Cookie’s up to. […]
Times are hard for newly minted vampire Merit. Ever since shapeshifters announced their presence to the world, humans have been rallying against supernaturals–and they’re camping outside of Cadogan House with protest signs that could turn to pitchforks at any moment. Inside its doors, things between Merit and her Master, green-eyed heartbreaker Ethan Sullivan are … […]
Shapeshifters from across the country are convening in the Windy City, and as a gesture of peace, Master Vampire Ethan Sullivan has offered their leader a very special bodyguard: Merit, Chicago’s newest vampire. Merit is supposed to protect the Alpha, Gabriel Keene-and to spy for the vamps while she’s at it. Oh, and luckily Ethan’s […]
The story of a young heiress’s initiation into the dark society of the Chicagoland Vampires continues… Ten months after vampires revealed their existence to the mortals of Chicago, they’re enjoying a celebrity status usually reserved for the Hollywood elite. But should people learn about the Raves-mass feeding parties where vampires round up humans like cattle-the […]
First in a brand new series about a Chicago graduate student’s introduction into a society of vampires. Sure, the life of a graduate student wasn’t exactly glamorous, but it was Merit’s. She was doing fine until a rogue vampire attacked her. But he only got a sip before he was scared away by another bloodsucker […]
Born of Shadows by Sherrilyn Kenyon My rating: 4 of 5 stars In this installment of the League series, we have Caillan and Desideria. It takes place a couple years after book 2, but many years before book 3. (Sounds complicated, I know). The good thing, you don’t need to read the books in a […]
Here’s some of the cocktail recipes our visiting authors have provided. The following recipes are from author Karen Erickson. These are for her hero/heroine in Game for Marriage. Jared (Quarterback for the San Jose Hawks) Most days after practice he likes to kick back with a cold beer. But every now and again, he likes […]
We are Cocktails and Books, so we like to enjoy a cocktail while reading. Here are some of the cocktails (or other drinks) our reviewer group enjoy. Sweet Surrender 1 1/4 oz Absolut® peach vodka1/3 oz Absolut® vodka2 oz Minute Maid® limeade sodawedge of limes Pour all ingrediants in shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and […]
A Drink, A Book and Holiday Cheer Entries Castle Rock Hot Buttered Rum by Robin Kaye Ingredients:1-pint vanilla bean ice cream—get the really good stuff.¾-cup brown sugar1/2-cup butter¼-teaspoon lemon peel1-teaspoon cinnamon½-teaspoon allspice light or dark rum Directions:Mixture:Let the butter and ice cream soften slightly. With a mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, lemon peel, and spices […]