That time of the year
when many of us will bring their glycemic index through the roof is just
around the corner. So, together with those devilish mini candy bars and
a list of hotline numbers to the best dentists in the area, I am
stuffing my Halloween treat basket with a few book recommendations in a
variety of genres...cozy mystery lovers, children and young adults,
paranormal and shapeshifters fans, these treats are for you.
CAPTIVE BRIDE (A Regency Ghost Novel) by Katharine Ashe
Kindle Edition, 263 pages (only $ 1.99 !!!)
Published
October 13th 2012
by Katharine Ashe
Genre: historical romance novel, Regency, paranormal (ghost)
Sensible, practical
Beatrice Sinclaire has two secret passions: gothic novels and Lord Peter
Cheriot, the man her beautiful sister left heartbroken years ago. When
Bea’s scapegrace twin brother begs her help to rescue a maiden from a
haunted castle, Bea seizes the chance for real adventure. If only Lord
Cheriot didn’t insist on protecting her! How can she maintain a clear
head in the face of terrible danger when all she wants is to be in his
arms? Lord Cheriot may be the catch of the London season, but he
has only ever loved one woman, Bea Sinclaire. And he’s determined to
have her. He doesn’t count on a meddling ghost whose demand for a virgin
bride threatens Bea in the direst manner. But the specter has a
deadline, All Hallows Eve, and it’s fast approaching. In the race to
capture the heart of one daring lady, it’s every man—and ghost—for
himself.
THE SEDUCTION OF PHAETON BLACK (Paranormal Investigator #1), by Jillian Stone
Paperback, 1st Edition, 335 pages
Published
March 27th 2012
by Brava
Genre: paranormal romance novel, steampunk, sci-fi, fantasy
In the gaslit streets of Victorian London, phantoms rule the night, demons dance till dawn, and one supernatural detective dares to be seduced by the greatest power of all. . . He's The Man With The Magic Touch
A master of deduction, seduction and other midnight maneuvers, Phaeton Black is Scotland Yard's secret weapon against things that go bump in the night. His prodigious gifts as a paranormal investigator are as legendary as his skills as a lover, his weakness for wicked women as notorious as his affection for absinthe. But when he's asked to hunt down a fanged femme fatale who drains her victims of blood, he walks right into the arms of the most dangerous woman he's ever known. . .
She's The Devilish Miss Jones
Pressing a knife to his throat--and demanding he make love to her--Miss America Jones uses Phaeton as a willing shield against the gang of pirates chasing her. As deadly as she is, with a derringer tucked in her garter, Miss Jones is not the vampiric killer he's been staking out--but she may be just what Phaeton needs to crack the case. As the daughter of a Cajun witch, she possesses uncanny powers. As a fearless fighter, she can handle anything from Egyptian mummies to Jack the Ripper. But when an ancient evil is unleashed on the world, she could be his only salvation. . .or ultimate sacrifice.
WHEN DARKNESS COMES (Guardians of Eternity #1) by Alexandra Ivy
Paperback, 359 pages
Published
January 1st 2007
by Zebra
Genre: paranormal romance novel, urban fantasy (vampires, demons, witches)
It's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears. For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death. A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil - and a desperate race to save their love...
Hardcover, 418 pages
Published
February 21st 2012
by HarperCollins
Genre: young adult, fantasy, short stories
Dangerous promises and
beguiling threats swirl together in a dozen stories of enchantments dark
and light by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr. Uncanny
and unexpected creatures appear from behind bushes, rise from beneath
the seas, or manifest from seasonal storms to pursue the objects of
their attention—with amorous or sinister intent—relentlessly. From
the gentle tones of a storyteller’s cadences to the terror of a blood
sacrifice, tales of favorite characters from Marr’s Wicked Lovely novels
mix with accounts of new characters for readers to fall in love
with...or to fear. Lush, seductive, and chilling, Melissa Marr’s stories revel in the unseen magic that infuses the world as we know it.
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
August 25th 2003
by PuffinGenre: children's picture book
The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
Spooky, sexy, cozy, funny...different flavors, great Halloween reads!
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