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[Desiree]

Hey there! So, something unimaginable happened. The neverending book pile next to my bed has disappeared! I've been frantically searching the threads to see if something pops up other than the books I am waiting for at the library or have already got my hands on...

I guess Im kinda picky, so any help is much appreciated-thank you! I enjoy both paranormal and Urban Fantasy. I enjoy first person but im not too picky about that.

But a few things I am looking for:
-A good plot
-is having one main character narration throughout the series.(Not a different couple each book like BDB).
-HAS to have Romance and preferably a chase or build up would be nice!
-I love a good romance and steaminess is not a problem, pure erotica however, mehh not my style.
-Action & Suspense! And a little humor is always welcomed!

-On my waitlist is Cassie Palmer series, and Jaz Parks.

*If you haven't glanced at my 'already read' list,
I HAVE ALREADY READ & LOVED:
-Night Huntress, Jeaniene Frost
-Black Dagger Brotherhood, JR WArd
-Sookie Stackhouse, C. Harris
-Fever series, KM Moning (Great series but not enough romance)
-Twilight (Got me reading again)
-Dark Swan series, Richelle Mead

I appreciate anyone willing to help my picky self =) And my fiance will too, Ive been hogging his laptop every night searching for books :)

[RogueHireling]

I'm still really new to the genre, but a really good series so far (I just finished the second) has been the Aisling Grey series. The first book being You slay me.
Its been funny so far, same main character, good chase and catch, lots of action (though not combat) and interesting side characters.
Hope this helps!

[Sally]

I suggest, for a bit of fun, you try the Lynsay Sands Argeneau series,
Meljean Brook - funny, exciting and gut wrenching at times. I started series halfway through and still loved it.
Shanna Swendson - magic and funny.
Mustn't forget Alexis Morgan - different, but intriguing.
I'm waiting for the next Jaz Parkes book but I think I may be going off the Queen Betsy series from Mary Janice Davidson, but the early books are great fun - start with

[Kayanna]

I think you should read nalini singh's psy/changeling series Slave to sensation. I loved it and it has a lot of the things you are looking for.

[Michelle]

I agree with Kayanna. I love the psy/ changeling series as well. You might like Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series too.

[Desiree]

Kayanna wrote: "I think you should read nalini singh's psy/changeling series Slave to sensation. I loved it and it has a lot of the things you are looking for."

hanks Kayanna, I actually read the first 10 pages of Slave to Sensation and got Karen Chance Cassie Palmer series in so switched to start that first. We'll see!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Hum, there are also Katie MacAlister's Dark Ones series. A Girl's Guide to Vampires is book 1. These are very much light-hearted vamps. In addition, she has a YA spin-off from this series written under one of her (many) pen-names. Got Fangs? is the first of the 2 books in this series. She's said that she won't be doing any more books in this series, but she will be having the main characters from it popping up here and here in the other Dark One books.

For UF--the Dresden Files all the way. Storm Front is book 1--with all the troubles that a first book in a series has--but its still a great series. Just almost zero love interest.

Then there are also all of Tanya Huff's series--at present time, I can think of 4 off the top of my head--altho there might be more. Her books are usually UF sometimes humourous UF, sometimes straight UF. Oh--and one of her series was turned into a short lived TV program called Blood Ties.



Patricia Briggs writes UF, fantasy and some SciFi. I can recommend any of her books.

Julie Kenner writes a series about the adventures of a Soccor Mom/Demon Slayer. :o)

Then there are the Accidental books. The Accidental Werewolf is book 1 in the series. There are presently 3 books, with a 4th due out soon. I have enjoyed all of Dakota Cassidy's books, so I guess maybe anything she's written--even if it isn't all PNR.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Oh--and if you want almost straight fantasy (maybe a tiny dab of SciFi) Andre Norton's Witch World 1 series (all um, 17? 18? 19?) books in the series are very good.

[new_user]

Oh yes, Kate and Curran. Got to have them. :)

[Kelly]

Desiree wrote: "Hey there! So, something unimaginable happened. The neverending book pile next to my bed has disappeared! I've been frantically searching the threads to see if something pops up other than the book..."

I've got some suggestions for you:
Gena Showalter- Lords of the underworld 4 books, Atlantis 4 books & Alien Huntress series 5 books

Laurell K Hamilton- Merry Gentry Fae series 7 books

Christine Warren- The Others series(These are fantastic)7 books

Ronda Thompson- Wild Wulfs of London series

Sherrilyn Kenyon- Dark Hunter and Dream Hunter series, total of 26 books to keep ou busy

You can also check out my READ books and review on my page. I read ALOT of PNR.

Happy reading

[♥Lynn ♥]

There are just so many books that I love to read. I am a huge PNR lover!!! Here are a few of my favorites!! I am couting down the days until some of these have a new book coming out. (Mostly the first of the year!!) I also love how Paranormal books are mostly series, so yummy!!

JR Ward-The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series
Kim Harrison- Rachel Morgan Series
Charlaine Harris-The Sookie Stackhouse Series
Patricia Briggs- The Mercy Series
Jeaniene Frost- The Night Huntress Series
Laurell K Hamilton- The Anita Blake Series
Kelley Armstrong- The Women of the OtherWorld Series

Just to name a few! I will read almost anything, but these books I can read over and over again!!

[Anika]

Here are two recommendation you might like.

The Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs
This is a GREAT series about werewolfs and shape shifters but there are some vampires and fae too. The romance is not center stage but builds with each book.

The Host by Stephenie Meyer
This is a FABULOUS book! It's not a series but it's a really good read. The love story is GREAT! There is also suspense/action and humor.

[Barbara]

I love the Riley Jensen series by Keri Arthur. Riley is part werewolf and part vampire and works as a Guardian solving crimes committed by immortals. Right now there are 8 books in the series.

Kelly Armstrong series is another favorite. Women of the Other World is super especially the stories involving Elena and Clayton the werewolves. She's actually has a book Men of the Otherworld that developes the characters of Clayton in more detail. Loved it!

Mercy Thompson is another great series. Mercy has some punch to her and is a great character.

JR Ward has just started a new series about "Fallen Angels". First book out is Covet and it's got some great potential but it will be hard to beat the Black Dagger Brotherhood series which is topping my list of fav series.

Lara Adrian has a series of books out as well. It run's along the same avenue of BDB and I've really enjoyed reading it as well.

Happy Reading.

[♥Lynn ♥]

I am going to have to check into Keri Arthur!

[Amelie]

I don't think I have any recommendations that aren't mentioned already but I just have to say that I would definitely put the Rachel Morgan series (by Kim Harrison) at the top of my reading list. Such great books. I also really liked Charlaine Harris series about Harper Connelly.

I've read three books into the Anita Blake series & will read more! I've also read the first Jaz Parks book and I LOVED it. Next for me to check out (while waiting for amazon orders...) is Mercy Thompson series. :)

Oh and not to forget: Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead!

[Tiffany]

Rachel Morgan is a definite, the books get better and better. the next comes out next year

Anita Blake was great at first, but the last two books, not so much, but the series is worth reading.

[Leslie]

I just finished a book called "Wicked Game" by Jeri Smith-Ready. It was really GOOD! I loved it so much that I just ordered the next book in the series "Bad to the Bone".

The book has romance, vampires, and rock and roll of all kinds!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

(giggling) Vampires and romance and rock 'n roll oh my, vampires and romance and rock 'n roll oh my. Sorry--suddenly had to channel Judy Garland from Wizard of Oz. And I enjoyed both books too Leslie.

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Lynn wrote: "There are just so many books that I love to read. I am a huge PNR lover!!! Here are a few of my favorites!! I am couting down the days until some of these have a new book coming out. (Mostly the fi..."

I've read the Sookie Series thus far and completely love it. I've read Kelley Armstrong books the Summon and Awakening, a little younger, but I enjoyed it so far. I just get frustrated with her writing style, how is her Women of the Other World series?

[alibrown1219]

Favorites:

Tairen Soul by CL Wilson
1)Lord of the Fading Lands
2)Lady of Light and Shadows
3)King of Sword and Sky
4)Queen of Song and Souls
5)Tairen Soul

Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews
1)Magic Bites
2)Magic Burns
3)Magic Strikes
4)Magic Bleeds

Black Jewels by Anne Bishop (Graphic)
1)Daughter of the Blood
2)Heir to the Shadows
3)Queen of the Darkness

Highly Recommended:
Weather Wardens by Rachel Caine
Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
Nine Kingsdoms by Lynn Kurland
Chronicles of the Warlands by Elizabeth A Vaughan
Allie Beckstrom by Devon Monk

This is a blend of paranormal, fantasy, and urban - all romance of course! All of them focus on one main character narration throughout the series, as requested. Sexual content rather intense in a couple (Tairen Soul, Black Jewels) but I don't think it would qualify as erotica. If you have any questions, feel free to message me! :)

[Laura Lulu]

I have Tairen Soul on my TBR list--I'm going to have to bump it up as Kate Daniels & Black Jewels are 2 of my fave series.

And no, I wouldn't classify it as erotica either, the story line is far and wide the main part of the books, the sex, no matter how graphic is just side candy. :)

[Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalker]

Marked Series- one of the best urban fantasy/paranormal with romance books I've read in a long time. One central character (Eve) throughout the series. 1st book in the series (three so far) is Eve of Darkness (Marked, Bk 1). Author is S. J. Day

[ஐAndreaஐ]

Oh, if you enjoy the Dark Swan Series by Richelle Mead, you should try her other two series:

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They are great!!! And I have read and love most of the series that you have named. Hope you enjoy!

[Tiffany]

The Immortals After Dark series



....they r addictive, i am on book 7, which i can't finish cause my ereader just broke, i am crying right now btw. :(

[Tiffany]

in that order ;)

[Debbie The Book Vixen]

I have run into a book brick wall I need help. I am a little on the picky side too, sorry :-(. I have read house of Night, The Immortals, Blue Bloods, and Vampire Academy. With all the books coming out in the next few months I need to find some new reading material, as always thanks in advance!!

[ஐAndreaஐ]

Hi Debbie,

If you liked Vampire Academy, you should try some of Richelle Mead's other series. She's my favorite!

[Jennifer]

Tiffany wrote: "The Immortals After Dark series

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Glad to hear the immortals after dark series is good, I just them as a Christmas gift. I'll start them soon but have a few I have to get out of my system first.

[Tiffany]

Midnight Breed Series....


Night Huntress Series....
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Black Dagger Brotherhood (u'll this 1 best)...


The Carpathians.....


The Argeneau Series.....

sorry this is #7...

just to name a few, if u need more let me know ;)

[Tiffany]

Love at Stake series (this is a good 1 too)....

[Rebecca]

Tiffany wrote: "Love at Stake series (this is a good 1 too)....
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I've had the Sparks series downloaded for like 6 months, you just reminded me I have to read it! Thanx!

[Tiffany]

ur welcum. now get to reading!!! ;)

[MsBeaglely]

Michelle wrote: "Marked Series- one of the best urban fantasy/paranormal with romance books I've read in a long time. One central character (Eve) throughout the series. 1st book in the series (three so far) is Eve ..."

I just finished Eve of Darkness & I agree with Michelle that it was really good. I was initially worried about the religious nature of the book, but I was plesantly surprised. I just got the other two books in the series from Paperback Swap & look forward to seeing which one of the brothers she ends up with.

[Debbie The Book Vixen]

I tend to stick to the Young Adult books, they are good reads and not heavy on the sex. Try the following and this is a short list of many books I have. The Immortals, Vampire Academy, Twilight of course, House of Night, beautiful creatures, the hollow, Fallen, blue bloods. The best thing I do is go to Barnes and Noble and Browse I always find something.

[Laura Lulu]

Debbie, I've read a bunch of YA's, these are my faves but you can also go to my books list, I have a Young Adult shelf with almost 200 books on it to browse through. :)


Suzanne Collins Hunger Games trilogy - 3rd one will be out in August
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Kelley Armstrong's Darkest Powers series - the 3rd one is coming out in April


Kristin Cashore's Graceling series


Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series


Maria Snyder's Study series


And here are a few good stand-alone books, or books that may be the beginning of a series but there is only 1 out so far--
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[Caleb]

Some of my favorites are:

Anita Blake Series - Laurell K. Hamilton
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Merry Gentry Series - Laurell K. Hamilton
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Circle Trilogy - Nora Roberts


Three Sister's Island Trilogy - Nora Roberts


Sign of Seven Trilogy - Nora Roberts

[Leslie]

I really like Molly Harper's Nice Girls series and I just finished her latest last night.

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Happy reading!

[Stacie]

Desiree, based on what you want in a series (one narrator, romance but not erotica, good plot, action, suspense, humor), some series you might want to check out are: Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs (think Sookie Stackhouse but in were form), Rachel Morgan/Hollows series by Kim Harrison (first book is a little slow, but the series picks up after that), Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill, Alpha and Omega series by Patricia Briggs, Garnet Lacey series by Tate Hallaway, and maybe the Vampire Diaries series by L.Jane Smith.