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April 2010 Reading Challenge

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6.Unleashing the Storm (ACRO, #2) by Sydney Croft
7.Wicked Magic (Magic Series, #3) by Cheyenne McCray
8.Undead and Unworthy (Undead, #7) by Maryjanice Davidson
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10.Crescent Moon (Nightcreature, #4) by Lori Handeland










I hate that Friday Night Bites is over and I have to wait till summer to get the next book. I really enjoy this series!!


1. Witchling - Yasmine Galenorn (Sisters of the Moon #1)
2. Three Days to Dead - Kelly Meding (Dreg City #1)
3. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) - Patricia Briggs
4. Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter #2)
5. Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon (The League #1)
6. Dark Slayer - Christine Feehan (Carpathians #20)
7. Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton (Anita Blake #17)
8. Lord Of Legends - Susan Krinard (Fane #3)
9. Hunting Ground - Patricia Briggs (Alpha and Omega #2)
10. The Darkest Whisper - Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld #4)
11. Dealing with Dragons - Patricia Wrede (Enchanted Forest Chronicles #1)
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I really liked it! I'm getting the next book as..."
Thank you very much!I have a couple other books i'm reading for other challenges but their just gonna have to collect dust while i read this,lol.

2. Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd (The Chosen Ones #2)
3. Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter (Tales of an Extraordinary Girl #1)
4. Finding the Lost by Shannon K. Butcher (The Sentinel Wars #2)
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8. Lover Mine by JR Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood #8)
9. The Sword by Jean Johnson (Sons of Destiny #1)
10. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dark-Hunter #6)
possible substitutes:













1.Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
4. Storm Born (Dark Swan #1) by Richelle Mead
5. Grave Peril (The Dresdren Files #3) by Jim Butcher
7. Wild Card (Elite Ops #1) by Lora Leigh
8. The Scent of Shadows: The First Sign of the Zodiac by Vicki Pettersson
9. Kushiel's Dart (Kushiel's Legacy #1) by Jacqueline Carey










Also Read 4/4
Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance
Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn
Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur

2. Cry wolf (alpha & Omega Series)- Patricia Briggs
3. Hot blooded (mage verse 1) Angela Knight
4. evermore- (the Immortals series)- Alyson Noel
5. dead witch Walking (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #1)-Kim Harrison
6.A hunger like no other- (immortals After dark #2) Kresley Cole
7. Guilty pleasures (Anita blake series) _ Laurell K. hamilton
8. Kiss of night (dark hunters series) _ sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Pleasure Unbound (Demonica series #1) Larissa Ione
10. the Darkest Night (lords of the underworld #1) Gena Showalter
*books are subject to change at anytime*









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2. Desire Unchained (Demonica #2) by Larissa Ione
3. Nicholas (Lords of the Satyr #1) by Elizabeth Amber
4. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton
5. Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows #1) by Kim Harrison
6. Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magick #1) by Anya Bast
7. Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin #1) by Jennifer Estep
8. Born of Night (The League #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Bitten (Women of the Otherworld #1) by Kelley Armstrong











1/10 read
2. Cry wolf (alpha & Omega Series)- Patricia Briggs
3. A quick Bite (argeneau Vampires Series) Lynsay Sands
4. evermore- (the Immortals series)- Alyson Noel
5. dead witch Walking (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #1)-Kim Harrison
6.A hunger like no other- (immortals After dark #2) Kresley Cole
7. Guilty pleasures (Anita blake series) _ Laurell K. hamilton
8. Kiss of night (dark hunters series) _ sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Pleasure Unbound (Demonica series #1) Larissa Ione
10. the Darkest Night (lords of the underworld #1) Gena Showalter
*books are subject to change at anytime*









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Read so far: 2/10
April Challenge List
1. Destiny Kills (Myth & Magic Series) Book 1 - Keri Arthur
2. Witch Blood (Elemental Witches) Book 2 - Anya Bast
3. Fool Moon (Dresdan Files) Book 2 - Jim Butcher
4. Micah (Anita Blake) Book 13 - Laurell K. Hamilton
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6. Bitten & Smitten (Immortality Bites) Book 1 - Michelle Rowen
7. Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld) Book 2 - Gena Showalter
8. Before I Wake (Nightmare Chronicles) Book 1 - Kathryn Smith
9. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake) Book 1 - Kerrelyn Sparks
10. Private Demon (Darkyn) Book 2 - Lynn Viehl










Alternate Readings:


Duration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
1/10 read
1. Jewels of the Sun (Irish trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts
3. Born of Ice (The League series, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld series, #2) by Gena Showalter
5. Go Fetch (Magnus Pride series, #2) by Shelly Laurenston
6. Wild and Hexy (Hex series, #2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson
7. Circle of Death (Damask Circle trilogy, #2) by Keri Arthur
8. Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica series, #4) by Larissa Ione
9. Atlantis Rising (The Warriors of Poseidon series, #1) by Alyssa Day
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1. Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward
2. Embrace the Night (Cassandra Palmer, #3) by Karen Chance
3. Changeless (The Parasol Protectorate, #2) by Gail Carriger
4. Blood Rites (Dresden Files, #6) by Jim Butcher
5. Radiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4) by Melissa Marr
6. The Reckoning (Darkest Powers, #3) by Kelley Armstrong
8. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
9. Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. Fire (The Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, #2) by Kristin Cashore










Lynn I vaguely remember it being hard for me to get into it too. But after the first two chapters, I think we were at Mircea's appartment at that point, I got sucked in, excuse the pun.
I'm glad you ended up liking it (4 stars I saw). How did you like the new and improved Louis-Cesare? The guy's got some skills doesn't he? ;)

as of 4/7:
2/10 complete (Click title for review)
2. First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost
4. Bite Me If You Can (Argeneau, #6) by Lynsay Sands
5. Be Mine Tonight (Brotherhood of Blood, #1)t by Kathryn Smith
6. Before I Wake (Nightmare Chronicles, Book 1) by Kathryn Smith
7. Drop Dead Gorgeous (Love at First Bite, #2) by Kimberly Raye
8. Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2) by Jim Butcher
9. Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong
10. Silent Truth (B.A.D. Series, #8) by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love
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Read all my reviews: Tara's read and reviewed


April 2010
2/10
1. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrain (Midnight Breed, #7)
2. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia (The Caster Chronicles, #1)
3. Possession by Jennifer Armintrout (Blood Ties, #2)
4. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson, #1)
5. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)
6. Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead (Georgina Kincaid, #2)
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8. Pretties by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies, #2)
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10. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld, #2)











I really like Dory! Her mouth is awesome! Hard to believe they killed Dracula, the troll was so funny!.."
I know! I think my biggest crush on a fictional character is on Louis-Cesare. Dare I say I like him even more than Pritkin and Karl Marsten?!?
And I love and adore Dory. I love how hands on she is. She is a real tough chick, without faking it or overdoing it. And it's wonderful to be in her head and learning her vulnerabilities, doubts and softer sides. And she is not stupid or stubborn: she learns to ask for help and open up, even to vampires, which she's been conditioned to hate since she was born.
Ah *sigh* I love this series. I was literally upset after I finished Death's Mistress. :(
I wanted to post my perfect Louis-Cesare but then it would feel like hijacking the board and I don't want to annoy anyone. So, press this link if you want to see my perfect Louis-Cesare.

as of 4/7:
2/10 complete (Click title for review)
2. First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost
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9. Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong
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Oh Tara, I'm really curious as to how you will like Bitten. Don't be discouraged by the epilogue (the present tense is a little... distracting).
Elena (I keep want to write it with an 'h' why oh why I wonder?) is a great narrator and Armstrong has created a wonderful world. And ofcourse, there's Karl Marsten *sigh*
As for you #2 on the list:.... Good. Luck. (With TFATL Denise.)

2. Covet (Fallen Angels #1)
3. Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1)
4. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)
6. The Hollow (The Hollow #1)
7. Storm Glass (Glass #1)
9. Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires #1)
10. Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress #1)












1)The Taking by Erin McCarthy {Seven Deadly Sins #3}
2)Goddess of Love by P. C. Cast {Goddess Summoning #5}
3)Flirt by LKH {Anita Blake,Vampire Huntress #18}
5)Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh {Guild Hunter #1}
6)To Desire A Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt {Legend of of the Four Soldiers #4}









Alternatives
1)Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow{Dante Valentine #1}
2)Dead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey {Nicki Styx #1}
3)Boys that Bite by Mari Mancusi {Blood Coven #1}
4)Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge {Nocturne City #1}





7/10 Done!
2.Rachel Vincent - My Soul to Save (Soul Screamers #2)
3.Amy Lane - Rampant (Little Goddess #4)
4.Carolyn Crane - Mind Games (The Disillusionists Trilogy #1)












And all you BDB lovers, check out: today's line from Lover Mine! I say its Blay and Qhuinn :)
Well, Blay talking about Saxton to Qhuinn.

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2. Hunted - (House of Night series Book 5)
3. Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed Book 4)
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5. Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan series Book 8)
6. Born to Be WIld (Novels of the Others Book 9)
7. Three Days to Dead (Dreg City Book 1)
8. Changes (Dresden series Book 12)
9. Men of the Otherworld (Otherworld Tales Book 1)
10. Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson Book 2)










Gotcha! LOL! Well I just moved so that's why it's taking me forever. LOL!

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2 Alexandra Ivy Beyond the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #6)
4 Jim Butcher Changes (Dresden Files #12)
5 Kelley Armstrong The Reckoning (Darkest Powers #3)



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Serial April
Read a book from 10 different serials. Include series title and what the number is for the book.
7/10 read
1) Changeless: A Novel of the Parasol Protectorate (book 2) by Gail Carriger
2) Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson book 5) by Patricia Briggs
3) Aunt Dimity Down Under by Nancy Atherton (Aunt Dimity book #15)
4) Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich (Aunt Edna book 1)
5) Death Blows (The Bloodhound Files #2) by D. D. Barant
6) Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark #9)
7) Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom (Jazz Tremain #2)
8) Once Bitten by Clare Willis (Angie MacCaffrey #1)
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Read a book from 10 different serials. Include series title and what the number is for the book.
7/10 read
1) Changeless: A Novel of the Parasol Protectorate (book 2) by Gail Carriger
2) Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson book 5) by Patricia Briggs
3) Aunt Dimity Down Under by Nancy Atherton (Aunt Dimity book #15)
4) Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich (Aunt Edna book 1)
5) Death Blows (The Bloodhound Files #2) by D. D. Barant
6) Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark #9)
7) Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom (Jazz Tremain #2)
8) Once Bitten by Clare Willis (Angie MacCaffrey #1)
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And all you BDB lovers, check out: today's line from Lover Mine! I say its Blay and Qhuinn :)
Well, Blay talking about Saxton to Qhuinn."
I'd have to agree! Can't wait for this book!!!

I started reading Minion and I am so not into it. I didn't realize it was going to be so religious. Anyone else ever read it?
*EDIT* NVM I can't even keep reading this horrible book, so I'm replacing it with Shadow Souls
1.Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5)
2. Flirt (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #18)
3. Dance With The Devil (Dark Hunter #4)
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5. Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen #1)
6. Shadow Souls (The Vampire Diaries: The Return #2)
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8. Real Vampires Live Large (Glory St. Clair #2)
9. Hourglass (Evernight #3)
10. Night's Touch (My Night #2)












1/10 read
2. Halfway to the grave (Night Huntress #1) Jeaniene Frost
3. A quick Bite (argeneau Vampires Series #1) Lynsay Sands
4. evermore- (the Immortals series #1)- Alyson Noel
5. dead witch Walking (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #1)-Kim Harrison
6.A hunger like no other- (immortals After dark #2) Kresley Cole
7. Guilty pleasures (Anita blake series #1) _ Laurell K. hamilton
8. Kiss of night (dark hunters series #5) _ sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Pleasure Unbound (Demonica series #1) Larissa Ione
10. the Darkest Night (lords of the underworld #1) Gena Showalter
*books are subject to change at anytime*









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Progress 4/10
1. The Reckoning by Kelly Armstrong (Darkest Powers, #3)
2. Divine By Choice by P.C. Cast (Divine, #2)
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4. Guilty Pleasures by Laurell Hamilton (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1)
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6. Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5)
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs (Alpha and Omega Book, #1)
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9. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress World, #1)
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You will enjoy the switch. I loved Halfway to the Grave, but be warned...You won't wanna switch series afterwards. :) Since we have that in common I figured I would give you a heads up. What did you think of Fallen?

Have Dark Lover, Covet and Vampire Academy #1 from library. Will be a good week!! Though the others are so good, I can't get back to Twilight to finish it. lol
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3. Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1) by J.R. Ward - In Progress
4. Vampire Academy #1 by Richelle Mead
5. Twilight #1 by Stephanie Meyer - In Progress
6. Divine by Mistake (Parthalon #1) by P.C. Cast
7. Covet (Fallen Angels #1) by J. R. Ward
8. Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress #1) by Gena Showalter
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10. The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1) by Gena Showalter











1/10
1. Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward
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3. Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, #1) by Christina Dodd
4. [bookc:Atlantis Rising|396929] (Warriors of Poseidon, #1)
by Alyssa Day
5. If Angels Burn(Darkyn, #1) by Lynn Viehl
6. Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione
7. Blood Magic (Wing Slayer Hunters, #1) by Jennifer Lyon
8. Primal Needs (Primes, #7) by Susan Sizemore
9. The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld Series #1) by Gena Showalter
The last one will either be
a. Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh
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b. Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid, #3) by Richelle Mead
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I have been putting it off since it came out, I have to read it if for no other reason than to be done with it!

1. Storm Bornby Richelle Mead(Dark Swan #1)
2. Beautiful Creaturesby Kami Garcia(The Caster Chronicles #1)
3. Thunderbird Fallsby CE Murphy(Walker Papers #2)
4. Dark Loverby JR Ward(BDB #1)
5. Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn (Kitty Norville #2)
8. The Darkest Kissby Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardain #6)
10. The Highlander's Touchby Karen Marie Moning (Highlander #3)
possible alternates
Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Homeby Michele Bardsley (Broken Heart Vampires #4)
Undead and Unappreciatedby Mary Janice Davidson (Undead #3)
Witch Craftby Caitlin Kittredge (Nocturne City #4)
Succubus On Topby Richelle Mead (Georgina Kincaid #2)

2. Claimed by Shadow (Cassandra Palmer, Book 2)
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4. The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (Felix Gomez, Book 1)
5. As Shadows Fade (Gardella Vampire Chronicles, Book 5)
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7. Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson, Book 5)
8. The Devil's Playground (Morgan Kingsley, Book 5)
9. Beneath the Skin (Maker's Song, Book 3)
10. Kitty's House of Horrors (Kitty Norville, Book 7)
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Read a book from 10 different series
2/10 I love the Highlander series they always make me smile ;o) Saving Silver Borne for Friday so that no one will bother me.
2. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5)
3. Changeless(The Parasol Protectorate, #2)
4. Pride(Shifters, #3)
5. Grave Peril(The Dresden Files, #3)
6. Kissing Sin(Riley Jenson Guardian, #2)
7. The Outlaw Demon Wails(Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #6)
9. The Awakening(The Vampire Diaries, #1)
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To Read:







1.Personal Demon (Women of the Otherworld, #8) by Kelley Armstrong
2.Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8 by Kim Harrison
3.Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs
4.Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia
5.Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7.Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1) by Karen Chance
8.Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger
9.Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men (Jane Jameson, #2) by Molly Harper
10.Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead













April 2010 Reading Challenge – Series Challenge
4/10 Complete
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3. Dead and Gone: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel by Charlaine Harris (Sookie #9) [Re-read:]
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5. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games #2)
6. Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson (Queen Betsy #6)
7. Tempted by P.C. Cast (House of Night #6)
8. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (Hush #1)
9. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (BDB #8)
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2/10 books read
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2. Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, #7) by Nalini Singh
3. Bite My Fire (Biting Love Book 1) by Mary Hughes
4. Desire Unchained (Demonica, #2) by Larissa Ione
5. Atlantis Rising (Warriors of Poseidon, #1) by Alyssa Day
6. Wolf At The Door (The Others, #1) by Christine Warren
7. Go Fetch!(Magnus Pack, #2) by Shelly Laurenston
8. Werewolf Sanctuary (Book 1 in the Wolf Maiden Chronicles) by Eva Gordon
9. Darkness Unleashed (Guardians of Eternity, #5) By Alexandra Ivy
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Alternates:
Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward

Jared (Shadow Wranglers, #2) by Sarah McCarty


1. Shadow Souls (Vampire Diaries-The Return: #2)
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5. Radiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4)
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7. Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8)
8. Burned (House of Night, #7)
9. Fallen (Fallen, #1)
10. Kiss of Death (Morganville #8)










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I've been sitting here thinking about it and I truthfully can't find anything wrong with the book. I get some people may not like the plot, but I'm a story person. If you can capture me like that I have NO problem with what your writing.