Cover Reveals-May 6, 2013

Cover Reveals-May 6, 2013

The Deepest Night Aug 13

 

TITLE: The Deepest Night

AUTHOR: Shana Abe

SERIES:  The Sweetest Dark

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

 

 

 

the hunter June 2013

 

TITLE: The Hunter

AUTHOR: Monica McCarty

SERIES:  Highland Guard

RELEASE DATE: June 2013

 

 

 

Uninvited Mar 2014

 

TITLE:  Uninvited

AUTHOR:  Sophie Jordan

SERIES:  Uninvited #1

RELEASE DATE:  March 2014

 

 

 

Storm Warrior Aug 2013

 

TITLE: Storm Warrior

AUTHOR: Dani Harper

SERIES: The Grim Series

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

 

 

 

Destiny May 2013

 

TITLE: Destiny

AUTHOR: Maggie Shayne

SERIES:  The Immortal Witches

RELEASE DATE: May 2013

 

 

 

Wild Darkness Nov 2013

 

TITLE: Wild Darkness

AUTHOR: Lauren Dane

SERIES:  Bound by Magick

RELEASE DATE: November 2013

 

 

 

Winds of Salem Aug 13 YA

 

TITLE: Winds of Salem (YA)

AUTHOR: Melissa De La Cruz

SERIES: Witches of East End

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

 

 

 

Hostage July 13

 

TITLE: Hostage

AUTHOR: Kay Hooper

SERIES: Bishop Special Crimes Unit

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

 

 

 

Unscripted Aug 2013

 

TITLE: Unscripted

AUTHOR:  Jayne Denker

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

 

 

Endless Octo 2013

 

TITLE: Endless (re-release)

AUTHOR: Jessica Shirvington

SERIES: Violet Eden

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

 

Deadshifted-Dec 13jpg

 

TITLE: Deadshifted

AUTHOR: Cassie Alexander

SERIES:  Edie Spence

RELEASE DATE: December 2013

 

 

 

Up From the Grave 2014

 

 

TITLE: Up From The Grave

AUTHOR: Jeaniene Frost

SERIES: Night Huntress

RELEASE DATE: 2014

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Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost – a Review

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost – a Review

Twice Tempted

Links to order Twice Tempted: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / The Book Depository / Kobo

Description:

Dating the Prince of Darkness has its challenges…

Leila’s psychic abilities have been failing her, and now she isn’t sure what the future holds. If that weren’t enough, her lover, Vlad, has been acting distant. Though Leila is a mere mortal, she’s also a modern woman who refuses to accept the cold shoulder treatment forever–especially from the darkly handsome vampire who still won’t admit that he loves her.

Like choosing between eternal love and a loveless eternity…

Soon circumstances send Leila back to the carnival circuit, where tragedy strikes. And when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer who may be closer than she realizes, Leila must decide who to trust– the fiery vampire who arouses her passions like no other or the tortured knight who longs to be more than a friend? With danger stalking her every step of the way, all it takes is one wrong move to damn her for eternity.

Review:

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost is the second book in her Night Prince series. It starts off shortly after Once Burned ended.  Leila is very much in love with Vlad, and he pretty much feels the same.  Though Vlad, who is more then 500 years old, and the original Count Drac, refuses to admit his true feelings; he cares strongly about Leila, but cannot to profess his love. Of late, he has been somewhat distant, being very secretive, causing Leila to worry.  Then he throws a party with all his friends, mostly vampires like himself, and it is at this party he makes an announcement that backfires, Leila becomes offended, as Vlad, instead of offering marriage, announces his plan to make her a vampire to be with him always.

Leila leaves the mansion heartbroken, and Vlad remains distant, as he does not understand why Leila was upset, since he offered her what he has never offered any other woman.  Leila’s powers of electricity, and being able to touch someone/something, and learn about them has been non existent, especially since she has been away from Vlad.  She meets with her friend Marty, and it is there that a tragic accident occurs, nearly killing Leila and Maximus, who was protecting her.  Due to suggestions from Maximus, Leila begins to suspect Vlad being behind the attempt on her life.

It doesn’t take long for Vlad to come to the rescue and bring Leila back to the mansion, where her family is also under his protection.  Aside from finding out who is behind the attempt on Leila, and why;  this is an awesome romance about a super couple. I love Vlad and Leila together.  Vlad is not an easy person to live with, as he has survived all these years being dangerous, powerful, violent, a cutthroat and ruthless; a man feared by all..but not by Leila. 

Despite their short separation, she still loves Vlad, and she is the one perfect match for him. Leila is a wonderful heroine, strong, stubborn, determined, and with her powers returning, she makes a perfect pair to fight the enemy with Vlad; even though he prefers her to stay out of danger, and leave the danger to him.  But Leila is determined to help, and find out who is behind these threats.  There is a betrayer, and Leila is determined to help find out who it is. 

I so loved them working together as a team. With her powers at full force, she was as dangerous as he was.  To watch them together, and Vlad showing Leila how he truly feels about made this such a great book.  Twice Tempted had everything..a sexy couple..a powerful couple.. a couple to rival Bones and Cat (though it is hard for me to say that, as I love Bones and Cat), suspense, sex, danger, action, mystery, and so much more.  Now we have to wait for the final book, since Jeaniene left us open and holding the bag.  Sigh.   Don’t miss this book, awesome series.

Reviewed by Barb

 

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An Interview with Jeaniene Frost

An Interview with Jeaniene Frost

The Reading Cafe is thrilled to have the wonderful Jeaniene Frost as our guest today.

Jeaniene is one of our favorite authors, and on Tuesday, she released her new Night Prince series, with “Once Burned”, which we reviewed yesterday.

Let’s begin our interview with Jeaniene.

Hi Jeaniene.  Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions today. We are always looking forward to reading about the author behind the book. As you are one of our favorite authors, it is a pleasure to have you here at The Reading Café.

Jeaniene: Thank you so much for the kind words and for having me on your site!

TRC: Will you please tell us about yourself?

Jeaniene: I’m the author of the Night Huntress series, the Night Huntress World novels, and the brand new Night Prince series. I’ve been fortunate enough to have my books published in nineteen different countries. My books are best described as urban fantasy romance, with the primary paranormal element being vampires, though you’ll also see some ghosts, demons, and ghouls pop up, too.

TRC: When and how did you become interested in writing?  Have you always liked to write?

Jeaniene: Ever since I fell in love with reading at age twelve, I wanted to write my own book. Problem is, it’s a lot easier to want to write a book than to actually do it, so I didn’t fulfill this aspiration until I turned thirty.

TRC: How did you come up with the idea of the Night Huntress series, and our favorite couple Cat and Bones?

Jeaniene: I’ve always had very vivid dreams. When I was younger, I used to write them down and make little unfinished stories out of them. Right around the time I had my epiphany of “You’re thirty and you’ve done nothing toward your goal of finishing a novel” I had a dream about a half-vampire woman arguing with a Master vampire man about why she’d left him years before. In the dream, I knew she still loved him but felt it couldn’t work. I also knew he’d been looking for her and wasn’t about to be brushed aside. Wondering who those people were and how they’d gotten to that point led to my writing my first novel, Halfway to the Grave.

TRC: Did you ever envision how popular Cat & Bones would become, after your first book Halfway to the Grave was published?

Jeaniene: No. Of course I hoped the first book wouldn’t bomb because if it did, my publisher would not have continued the series, let alone allow me to do spin-offs. I’m incredibly blessed with how well my novels have been received, and it’s this support that has allowed me to write more stories set in the same world.

TRC: We see that you plan to end the Night Huntress at Book 9.  Why did you decide to end it, and any chance after it ends that we will see Cat & Bones again in a future novella, anthology or part of Night Huntress World or Night Prince series?

Jeaniene: I’ve known the end of Cat and Bones’s story since before their first novel hit the shelves, so each book moves them closer to that final resolution. Once it happens, I’ll be sad to see them go, but glad that I got to tell their story in its entirety. Cat and Bones may pop up as side characters in other books, as they’ve done before with the spinoffs, but I don’t know about a novella featuring them. By the time I write the last Night Huntress book, they will have earned some time away from the evils of my keyboard. 🙂

 

TRC: Tell us a little about Once Burned, which is the first novel in the Night Prince series.  How many books are you planning in this series?

Jeaniene: Once Burned features Vlad as the hero and a new character named Leila as the heroine. Vlad’s ability to control fire makes him one of the most powerful vampires in existence, so do not call him Dracula unless you want to get scorched. Leila is mortal, but after an accident when she was thirteen, her whole body gives off electricity and she can pick up psychic impressions through touch. It’s these psychic abilities that throw Leila and Vlad together, first out of necessity, then out of a growing attraction.

Right now, two books are contracted, with the possibility for a third. Night Prince book two, Twice Tempted, comes out in March 2013.

TRC: With the end in sight for the Night Huntress series, can you give us any ideas what you have planned? Do you have any thoughts of a new series in a different genre?

Jeaniene: I can’t really say too much about the last Night Huntress books without spoilering. However, I can say that breadcrumbs have been dropped in previous books about the resolution, and in the final novels, some prior events will come full circle.

I’d like to do something unrelated to my vampire world and I have some ideas, but nothing concrete yet. Once I draw closer to finishing up Cat and Bones’s story, plus Vlad and Leila’s, I’ll have a better idea of where I want to go next.

TRC: Who is your muse?

Jeaniene: I don’t have one in particular. I get inspiration from countless people, places, and things. Sometimes overhearing a conversation or seeing an unusual street sign can spark a subplot or new character, sometimes a strange dream can. I try to keep myself open to inspiration however it comes.

TRC: Would you like to add anything else?

Jeaniene: If readers are interested in sampling Once Burned for free, the first 20% is available to read here: http://tinyurl.com/6sj2f53

TRC: Thank you, Jeaniene for answering our questions. We look forward to continuing to read your books, and to work with you again in the future.

Jeaniene: Thank you for taking the time to interview me and to let me talk about my books! I very much appreciate it.

If you want to learn more about Jeaniene, feel free to visit her at the following sites:

Website: jeanienefrost.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JeanieneFrost
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Jeaniene_Frost
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/669810.Jeaniene_Frost

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Jeaniene Frost – Biography & Bibliography

Jeaniene Frost – Biography & Bibliography

Biography

Jeaniene Frost is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Night Huntress series and the Night Huntress World novels. To date, foreign rights for her novels have sold to fourteen different countries. Jeaniene lives in Florida with her husband Matthew, who long ago accepted that she swears like a sailor, rarely cooks, and always sleeps in on the weekends. Aside from writing, Jeaniene enjoys reading, poetry, watching movies with her husband, exploring old cemeteries, spelunking and traveling – by car. Airplanes, children, and cookbooks frighten her.

Bibliography

The Night Huntress Series (Cat & Bones)

The author came up with the idea for the Night Huntress series from a dream. “In my dream, I saw a man and a woman arguing. Somehow I knew the woman was a half-vampire, the man was a full vampire, and they were arguing because he was angry that she’d left him.”[7] As of 9/10/11 there are a total of nine books planned for the series.[8]

  1. Halfway to the Grave (October 30, 2007)
  2. One Foot in the Grave (April 29, 2008)
  3. At Grave’s End (December 30, 2008)
  4. Destined for an Early Grave (July 28, 2009
  5. This Side Of The Grave, (February 22, 2011)
  6. One Grave at a Time (August 30, 2011)

The Night Huntress World Series

  1. First Drop of Crimson (February 9, 2010)
  2. Eternal Kiss of Darkness)

Vlad/The Night Prince series

  1. Once Burned (June 26, 2012)

Anthologies

  1. Happily Never After” in the anthology titled, Weddings from Hell
  2. “Pack” in the anthology titled, Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance
  3. “Devil to Pay” in the anthology titled, Four Dukes and a Devil
  4. “Reckoning” in the anthology titled, Unbound
  5. “One for the Money” in the anthology, Death’s Excellent Vacation
  6. “Night’s Darkest Embrace” in the anthology, Haunted by Your Touch
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Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost – a Review

Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost – a Review

Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost is the first book (June 26, 2012 release) of her new Night Prince series.  Night Prince is a spinoff from Jeaniene’s Night Huntress series.  I am a big fan of Jeaniene Frost, and love her Night Huntress series, including Night Huntress World.  If you have not read any of these series, you are missing out on some of the best and hottest characters in paranormal…Bones was up there face to face to Barrons in the contest of hottest male fictional characters, that alone should tell you what you are missing.  But Jeaniene has so many good characters…Cat, Mencheres, Spade, Ian, Denise, Kira and so many more.  Now back to Once Burned…..and Vlad…Just take look at the cover…sigh..this has to be one of the best covers ever.  You can go ask Sandy, who is that hot guy playing Vlad  *grins*  Ok let’s review Once Burned.

Leila, a human girl, is the heroine of Once Burned.  Of course, Vlad, the original inspiration of vampires back to Dracula, is our wonderful hero.  We have already known Vlad, and his abilities with fire.  We know Vlad and Cat (night huntress) are friends, and he is an enemy to Bones, but that is another story.  Other then a short appearance, this is truly only Leila and Vlad.  It all begins when Leila, who when she was a teenager, had a tragic accident that disfigured her, and caused her to have electricity throughout her body.  She cannot touch with her right hand anyone for fear of electrocuting them, and because of this, she ran away from her family, and has lived with a carnival group for the last few years.  Leila can also by touching a person, see their memories.  Only her friend Marty, a vampire, whom she lives with, knows about her abilities, but he watches over her, and loves her as a father figure.  However, a vampire group discovers her, and they want to use her abilities to their advantage, and they succeed in kidnapping her.

The evil vampire that had her kidnapped wants to use her to help find Vlad, whom he wants to kill.  While forced to do their bidding, she tries to mentally sense Vlad, but to her surprise, he can sense her intrusion to his mind.  He has the same ability and can see her.  When he asks her who and why she is invading his thoughts, she decides that he might be the less dangerous to deal with then the evil vampire that kidnapped her.  She pleads to Vlad for help, and he goes to her rescue, as he also wants to find out who is out to kill him. 

When Vlad arrives, he kills the vampires in a fiery fight, and then he takes Leila back to home in Romania.  Vlad finds Leila intriguing, not to mention enamored by her abilities, which have some similarity to his…some.

Jeaniene Frost does such a wonderful job showing the attraction between both of them.  Vlad, who can be very arrogant and confident, expects Leila to be seduced by him.  Leila, who is nothing that Vlad has ever experience, is a tough and stubborn woman.  Though she finds herself attracted more and more to Vlad, she dislikes his arrogance.  It is so much fun to watch them try to be one step ahead of each other.  Vlad goes so far as to let any member of his group to pursue Leila, if she wants.  He is that confident.   Poor Maximus, who does step forward, and will be sadly disappointed when he gets nowhere, as Leila only thinks of Vlad. 

But she is determined, and stubborn, and she stands up to Vlad all the time.  He is so used to people bowing down to him, and not arguing or fighting his command.  Vlad doesn’t know it yet, but he has met his match in Leila, and at the same time, Leila cannot control her sexual attraction to the very sexy Vlad.  This part of their coming together was a lot of fun, as Jeaniene has a way to add so much humor.  Vlad hearing Leila’s as she thought about him was funny.  When Bones teaches Leila how to block someone from reading her thoughts, by singing in her head, the worst song she can think of over and over to push anyone out of her head…funny

When they finally come together, it was very well done and hot.  Leila was a virgin because of her shock ability, she could never have any kind of sexual relationship.  But Vlad is able to handle it, and Leila sees her dreams and desires come true. To love and be loved, to able to touch, and feel sensations she has never known.  Loved Leila and Vlad together. 

The rest of the book was very exciting, as Leila is very much in danger, with the evil vampire still out there looking for Vlad, and he wants Leila as a tool.  Vlad brings Leila’s family to his home to protect them from the danger, much to Leila’s chagrin, as she was not close to her family.  Eventually Leila does get kidnapped again, due to her foolishness in not listening to Vlad.  It was an explosive ending, as Leila learns to use her ability, which is becoming a weapon by itself.  She helps Vlad and her new friends against the powerful enemy.  It was an explosive ending, with a conclusion, but a lot of the overall story is left open.  We have to wait for the next book in this series to return to Vlad and Leila. 

Reviewed by Barb

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Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Nighthuntress World 2) by Jeaniene Frost

ETERNAL KISS OF DARKNESS by Jeaniene Frost

ETERNAL KISS OF DARKNESS (Nighthuntress World #2) by Jeaniene Frost

Unlike Jeaniene’s Cat and Bones series of novels, ETERNAL KISS OF DARKNESS focuses on Mencheres, an ancient vampire, grandsire of Bones and ‘nephew’ to the power hungry Rajedef. Centuries old and fearing the ‘darkness’ that is slowly devouring his visions, Mencheres seeks to end his life before his ‘power’ becomes his enemy. Facing a warehouse full of ghouls seemed like a likely place to die, but his death would have to be postponed when one beautiful and stubborn human female decided to risk her life for his own.

Kira Graceling always had a sense when something was wrong. Her personal history with men, her brother and the police department should have been proof enough. But finding a man viciously attacked and bleeding from multiple wounds, spurred Kira into action without thought of her own safety. Knowing she was about to die only added another sorrow to her long list of regrets. And the sudden realization that the man and his attackers were not all together human was verified when the handsome stranger healed her wounds with his blood and ‘flew’ them both to the safety of his home.

Hoping to wipe Kira’s memories, Mencheres is surprised to learn the Kira’s mind is shielded from vampiric suggestions, and this adds a complication as she knows too much about his life. And he finds that he is oddly attracted to the spunky female who is slowly finding ways to get closer to the man who saved her life.

Letting her go was difficult but finding Kira beaten and held captive by a group of vampires forced Mencheres into a decision he never wanted to make. When his old enemy Rajedef gave him an ultimatum, Mencheres knew that if Kira never forgave him for what he was about to do, he would certainly take everyone with him when it was his turn to go. Siring another vampire had never been his intention, but Kira’s life was more important than his own. Knowing he could face the Guardians for his actions, Mencheres suddenly found himself thrust into a world of deceit, rivalry, power and forgiveness.

Throughout the storyline, the reader is privy to many of Mencheres abilities and quirks. His need to sit underwater in the pool or tub makes for some interesting visions, as well as his declaration of centuries of celibacy at the hands of his own wife. His revelation to Kira that he is ‘older than dirt’ will garner a chuckle, when she finally realizes that this could possibly be true. And vampire sex on the ceiling……wow…just wow. And picture one of the sexiest vampires at Disneyland…wearing a souvenir hat-Goofy ears anyone??

ETERNAL KISS OF DARKNESS is a revelation into the life of an ancient vampire that the reader has had many opportunities to encounter throughout Jeaniene’s Nighthuntress series. Bones and Cat make a couple of appearances, but if you are true fans of B&C, you will be disappointed, as they are only secondary characters with limited exposure. This is Menchere’s story-his life, his history, his reason for existing-all wrapped up in one book. Jeaniene reveals plenty of background information about Menchere’s connection to ancient Egypt, the pharoahs and the pyramids. If for anything else, the ‘history’ of this ancient vampire is worth the read. And of course, there is a HEA- we must not forget that Kira will make sure that even a vampire as ‘old as dirt’ knows when he is wanted and loved.

Reviewed by Sandy

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Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost Synopsis

Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost Synopsis

The Night Huntress Series (Cat and Bones)

I love the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost.  I have been a fan from the start, and Jeaniene has two of the best characters in Cat and Bones.  Many of you will remember that Bones went neck and neck against the fabled Barrons for the best and hottest male character.   But as good as Bones is, Cat Crawfield is a super heroine, and their romance is awesome.  Each book in this series just gets better and better.  Jeaniene does a great job with the other characters that she brings in later, like Mencheres, Vlad (whom is the hero of the her latest book..Once Burned), Spade, Ian.  If you like paranormal, vampires, ghosts, ghouls, action, excitement, romance, sex, and some of the best characters ever, then this series is for you.

Halfway to the Grave (October 30, 2007)

Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother’s life. Then she’s captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.

In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She’s amazed she doesn’t end up as his dinner—are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn’t have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.

One Foot in the Grave (April 29, 2008)

You can run from the grave, but you can’t hide . . .

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield is now Special Agent Cat Crawfield, working for the government to rid the world of the rogue undead. She’s still using everything Bones, her sexy and dangerous ex, taught her, but when Cat is targeted for assassination, the only man who can help her is the vampire she left behind.

Being around him awakens all her emotions, from the adrenaline kick of slaying vamps side by side to the reckless passion that consumed them. But a price on her head—wanted: dead or half-alive—means her survival depends on teaming up with Bones. And no matter how hard she tries to keep things professional between them, she’ll find that desire lasts forever . . . and that Bones won’t let her get away again.

At Grave’s End (December 30, 2008)

Some things won’t stay buried . . . at grave’s end

It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield’s life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she’s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat’s worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover’s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger.

As if that wasn’t enough, a woman from Bones’s past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp, yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat’s about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she’s learned as a special agent won’t help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself—and Bones—from a fate worse than the grave.

Destined for an Early Grave (July 28, 2009)

Her deadly dreams leave her in grave danger

Since half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones met six years ago, they’ve fought against the rogue undead, battled a vengeful Master vampire, and pledged their devotion with a blood bond. Now it’s time for a vacation. But their hopes for a perfect Paris holiday are dashed when Cat awakes one night in terror. She’s having visions of a vampire named Gregor who’s more powerful than Bones and has ties to her past that even Cat herself didn’t know about.

Gregor believes Cat is his and he won’t stop until he has her. As the battle begins between the vamp who haunts her nightmares and the one who holds her heart, only Cat can break Gregor’s hold over her. She’ll need all the power she can summon in order to bring down the baddest bloodsucker she’s ever faced . . . even if getting that power will result in an early grave.

This Side Of The Grave, (February 22, 2011)

Danger waits on both sides of the grave.

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they’ve triumphed over the latest battle, Cat’s new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance…

With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumors abound that a species war is brewing.  A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous “ally”–the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war. …to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.

One Grave at a Time (August 30, 2011)

Having narrowly averted an (under)world war, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans’ voodoo queen just keeps on giving-leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit.

This is a fun series, with great characters.  If you haven’t read this series, what are you waiting for.  It’s time for you meet Cat and Bones.  🙂

Barb

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Once Burned Cover Model Error

ONCE BURNED cover model error

When I contacted James Rizzo, the other day, I had no idea what kind of ‘fire storm’ I created. It seems that his ‘mistaken identity’ as the cover model for Jeaniene Frost’s ONCE BURNED has hit the big time. The Reading Cafe notified Jeaniene, on her Facebook page, regarding the error, and she has since posted an article on her website.  And yes, the cover model is Paul Marron…*preens*….I would recognize that face anywhere!!

http://jeanienefrost.com/2012/02/mystery-man-revealed-again/

Here is the article and for everyone interested in getting to know JAMES J. RIZZO…James has consented to an interview with THE READING CAFE…..we can’t wait….

FROM JEANIENE FROST’S WEBSITE:

When I released the cover for Once Burned the other day, dozens of readers replied, “Hey, that’s Paul Marron!” I didn’t know if this was true (I STILL don’t know who the Cat and Bones models are, btw) so I asked my editor. She consulted with the art department and was told that the model’s name was James Rizzo. So, being the diligent author that I am (HA! people who know me cry) I went about correcting people on the model’s name.

 
Then….(cue spooky music as the plot thickens)….The Reading Cafe told me they’d contacted James for an interview and he stated that he was NOT the model for Once Burned. My mind was awhirl! Who was this bare-chested mystery man on my cover??

 
A flurry of emails ensued between me and my publisher that boil down to this: Apparently two models did photo shoots for Once Burned, with the art director having the hard choice of deciding who he felt represented Vlad’s look and attitude the best (and let me pause here to say I’m sorry I didn’t also get the chance to examine many different photos of two hot, half-naked men because again, I am a diligent author! *wink*)

 
After much deliberation, my art director chose….(cue drumroll)…a photo of Paul Marron that you now see on the cover. Yes, ladies, many of you called it, and you were right. Kudos to you for being savvy readers who know your cover models!
However, when I first asked, James’s name was given to me out of a simple case of looking at one model’s invoice and not the other. My apologies for any confusion this caused.

 
And if you want to get a taste of what I would have gladly suffered through to help my art director – heh – here are links to both men’s websites: James Rizzo , Paul Marron.

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