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My favorite though is the Merry Gentry series it brings in more Fae Mythology then any other series that I know of.








JR Ward
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Susan Carroll (the Dark Queen series)
Christine Feehan (especially her early books)
Karen Fox did do a fae trilogy a few years back, but it was more on the "cutesy" side. I did enjoy it though.

I second the Karen Chance recommendation. Her books are intelligent and sexy without resorting to cliché or Mary Sue-ism (like Anita Blake, IMO). Cassie is likable and develops her new powers in a believable, realistic way. Frankly, I'd take the Cassandra Palmer series over anything Laurell Hamilton wrote any day.

I sent Chance an e-mail in praise of the series, and especially the character Pritkin. She sent a message back saying that Pritkin is definitely on board for the third book, and he plays a large role. Just something to look forward to.
As for the comparison to Hamilton's Anita Blake, I honestly like both series, but for different reasons. I agree that Cassie is really the more down to earth, believeable character of the two. Her world is rooted in politics and mob activity. Anita is more for the angst and over the top power struggles. That's why I call Cassie Anita Blake lite.

Wow! Just finished "My Immortal" by Erin McCartney. She usually writes funny vampire books, but this one was steamy! It features a deamon who is a trotured alpha guy and a heroine that's overweight, does too much for her family and finds her backbone. One of the best books I've read this year (and I read about 20 books a month!!)
L.A. Banks is amazing! I love her books I read one and after that I couldn't stop. She has a new one being released in April. I would highly recommend these books.


Nora Roberts had a great trilogy involving the faerie, the first book is called "Jewels of the Sun."
The books by Karen Marie Moning are great, the first one is called "Beyond the Highland Mist." Her new series is less romance and more magical, though there may be romance by the end of the trilogy. I have yet to read "Bloodfever," but enjoyed "Darkfever."
Used a database at work to find some Faerie romance novels. This is what I found:
Powerful Magic by Karen Whiddon
Buttercup Baby by Karen Fox
Impractical Magic by Karen Fox
Magic for Joy by Holly Fuhrmann
Miracles for Nick by Holly Fuhrmann
The Master by Melanie Jackson
One Summer's Night by Mary Alice Kruesi
The Forest Lord by Susan Krinard
Sleep Tight by Laura Marie Altom
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson
Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson
Sister of the Moon by Janeen O'Kerry
Highland Bride by Amanda Scott
Reiver's Bride by Amanda Scott
Mistletoe & Magic by Lisa Cach
Abducted Heiress by Amanda Scott
Faery Magic by Mary Jo Putney and others
This Dangerous Magic by Jayel Wylie
If you like the Laurell K. Hamilton series about Merry, try Kim Harrison's serie about Rachel, first book called "Dead Witch Walking." Has all sorts of magical creatures in a modern world, including faeries, pixies, vampires, and more.



Another good vampire series is "Blue Bloods" by Melissa de la Cruz. It's a YA series (2 books so far)- think "Gossip Girls" with fangs! Vampire Academy, by Richelle Mead, is another good YA read. I love how every author really interprets the myths and legends of vampirism differently, and puts their own spin on it. I can't wait till the new Kim Harrison book comes out - I'm number 5 in line for it at my library!

Recently, I've been recommended two different up and coming series and I was curious as to whether or not anyone here has either read or heard of them. And if so, could they share their input.....
I was recced: The Warriors of Poseidon series by Alyssa Day and the Atlantis series by Gena Showalter. So..... any thoughts, advice, input???
THANKS!!!!


Then the next novel in the series "What Witches Want: Book Two of the Witchery Series," which will be out in the spring, contains lots of Fey elements, including the main character and a yummy two-natured guy who is part Fey. This novel is definitely a paranormal romance.
I always include the Fey in my novels, because I am a Wiccan Faery Witch, so I am very familiar with that world.

Any other takers in the Gentry series over Blake? (Or not necessarily over her, just like it?)

I'm also a fan of Anita Blake up to Obsidian Butterfly and have been reading Lara Adrian. I think the fourth book in her series, Midnight Rising, just came out!

