Book Series You Should Check Out!

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Please list any great book series that you have come across so that we can spread the word on these amazing collections! Please post one series at a time and list why its great WITHOUT spoilers please!

[Katya]

Elemental Mysteries Series by Elizabeth Hunter



This is one of those series where in the first few sentences you know it is going to be good.

It is a series is well written and an inventive story line. It has characters you love, an interesting take on vampires and some very emotional stuff going on.

I think what I love the most is that the author doesn't force-feed you everything in the first few chapters. It slowly unravels and you get to solve the mystery along with the characters.

Book Trailers:
http://youtu.be/40VW6nXMsF8
http://youtu.be/UBsMz31FunE

[Ute]

Check out : House of Commarre by Kristen Painter. There are 3 books at the moment , with #4 coming in fall. Altogether there will be 5 , I believe.

Another good series is : The Pearl Vampire Chronicles by Dara Nelson , with 5 books out and # 6 is coming in July.

Check them out there are very well written and quite captivating.

BTW , How do you put the book covers on the e-mail, haven't figured that out yet :)

[Katya]

The Grave Yard Queen by Amanda Stevens



Great writing, mysterious, creepy and hard to put down. Heart pounding....really!

The story of a cemetery restorer who can see ghosts and has some mysteries to unravel including one about herself and where she came from.

Book Trailers:
http://youtu.be/qaapLGC9zlQ
http://youtu.be/lrCf_eDCt_I

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Ute wrote: "Check out : House of Commarre by Kristen Painter. There are 3 books at the moment , with #4 coming in fall. Altogether there will be 5 , I believe.

Another good series is : The Pearl Vampire Chro..."

you type whatever you want then when you want to stick in a book you click the "addbook/author" there is an option in there to select the link cover or book title. Hope this helps

[Lisa]

It's difficult to know where to start when recommending series, because there are so many good ones! I'm going to assume that most people have heard of the big name series and tell you to check out:
Sentinel Wars, by Shannon K. Butcher
It's a unique, dark series about a dying race of warriors who keep the human race safe from demons. The warriors must find their mates in order to survive. The good thing about the heroines in the books is that they all have powers and are strong characters, too. The books are PNR, in that there is one couple per book, but after a few books we gather a number of characters that we follow.

[Ute]

@Didi : thank you - I'll try :)

[Katya]

The Scanguards Vampires Series by Tina Folsom




A spicy, sexy series about a group of vampires who work for Scanguards Security Company. Which specializes in security, of buildings to people. They have funny banter and interesting characters. Most of the vampires carry some baggage and are very "human like" with extraordinary abilities.

[Katya]

New Species Series by Laurann Dohner




Lab experiments who were created with altered DNA from men and animals to create the perfect warriors/killers for the military. Have been exposed, freed and are now trying to fit in and deal with the horrid abuse they suffered. The Government has given them a compound where they rule themselves but are constantly being preyed upon by ignorant, violent humans who think they should be "Put Down." They find love and learn to figure out where they fit in to the scheme of things. Very sexy and warm, funny reads. I loved them.

[Katya]

Vampires In America Series by D.B. Reynolds





Warm, Sexy, Powerful and Scarey! Vampires and a strong, self sufficient heroine. I love this series. The romance is tops, the action is fantastic and the story is great. Good writing and a block buster of a series. Make sure you read book two right after book one. They are kinda the continuation of the story in book one.

An example of the way the vampire is depicted. In this scene the hero (Raphael) is trying to bust the bad guys who have his sister and he comes upon one of the dudes threatening his Cyn (heroine) I love the way the author describes Raphael...like some rabid animal...:

"Raphael came through the door like a child's nightmare, his eyes glowing an almost solid silver with wrath, his gleaming fangs fully extended, blood painting his mouth a brilliant red, dripping from his chin to shine wetly against the tattered remains of his black shirt. His huge chest was heaving with the fury of his breath, and his hands curled into claws as his gaze found her and he growled a warning. 'Release her, human.'
'Who are you? the man rasped, fear taking away his breath, coarsening his voice.
'Release her.'
The man tightened his grip, 'Come closer and she dies.'
Rachael's mouth widened in a terrifying smile, 'You think to bargain with me?'"

And this is only the beginning of an amazing scene.

[Lisa]

Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter

This series is about warriors who are charged with carrying demons within them. There are gods, hunters, angels, and even a cameo of a character from Immortals After Dark. The warriors are sexy and strong, and some of them are funny. The humor increases later in the series. Don't miss it!

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Ute wrote: "@Didi : thank you - I'll try :)"

No problem! Let me know if you run into any issues. I'm not one of those people who gets annoyed explaining something to someone more than once. : )

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Whooohooo Ladies!!! All those covers from Lisa and Katya are hot hot hot!

[Noodle]

Hi Guys,

Thought I'd share this series with you, it's new and sexy and full of page-turning fun. I love a good romance story, especially if the lead female character is strong and capable, and the male lead(s) are sexy, powerful and a little on the bad boy side.

Check out Kindred, by Nicola Claire:

[PepperP0t]

ou guys are doing a great job pimping the Alpha males!

[Katya]

NicNacNoodle wrote: "Hi Guys,

Thought I'd share this series with you, it's new and sexy and full of page-turning fun. I love a good romance story, especially if the lead female character is strong and capable, and the..."

Thanks NicNac I hadn't heard of these before....will check them out.

[Alix]

I encourage everyone to read the Hush, Hush series :)
It is SOOOOOO good !!

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Omg! This forum was bad idea! Too Many amazing new series out there for me to check out! I am going crazy trying to decide which to start first.

[Rachel]

I want to read all of these. I need more time.

[PepperP0t]

this thread should be entitled "Adding to your TBR Pile" LOL

[Rachel]

FYI everyone who has a kindle, the first book in the Scanguards series is FREE right now.

[Becky]

I know katya I've looked into getting a few of the series you recommended and thanks Rachel for the heads up

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LOL I totally agree Pat. I love this thread! I have found so many excellent new reads.

[Lisa]

Psy/Changeling by Nalini Singh

In an alternate near future of our world, there are Psy, changelings (shifters) and humans. The Psy are at the top of the food chain, followed by shifters. Psy are conditioned from birth to not feel any emotions. They are connected to each other mentally via the PsyNet. But for some, the conditioning is beginning to fail...

[Noodle]

Lisa Annesley wrote: "Psy/Changeling by Nalini Singh

In an alternate near future of our world, there are Psy, changelings (shifters) and humans. The Psy are at the top of the food chain, followed by shifters. Psy are c..."

Great Kiwi Author. Have you tried Nalini's Angels' Blood Series? Also excellent.

[Lisa]

NicNacNoodle wrote: "Lisa Annesley wrote: "Psy/Changeling by Nalini Singh

In an alternate near future of our world, there are Psy, changelings (shifters) and humans. The Psy are at the top of the food chain, followed ..."

It's on my To-Read shelf. ;)

[Noodle]

Lisa Annesley wrote: "NicNacNoodle wrote: "Lisa Annesley wrote: "Psy/Changeling by Nalini Singh"

Hey Lisa, if you like Nalini, you may be interested in another Kiwi author: Nicola Claire. Great vampire series with lots of action and romance.

[Rachel]

I just wanted to update, I read and also & . The Scanguard series is amazing! Seriously steamy. The Vampires in America series is super good also, at least Raphael was :)

[Katya]

Rachel wrote: "I just wanted to update, I read and also & . The Scanguard series is amazing! Seriously steamy. The Vampires in Am..."

two fantastic series Rachel...

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Hey does the Raphael story continue soon or has their story not been finished yet?

[Katya]

Vampires in America Raphael?
Raphael and Cyn are the subject of the first two books: You have to read both to get their story. Raphael is Master vamp of West Coast - stationed in Malibu CA. Jabril was a crazy-loony South Western Master Vamp who is defeated.

The first book is a very frustrating end to an interesting story but realize it is only half way in that story....you have to continue wiht Jabril to see how Raphael and Cyn get together. And it contains one of the most satisfying declarations of love I have ever read. Raphael is smooth as silk.

Then is a stand alone about the consolidation of the North East part of the US under Rajmund - But linked to Raphael (I think he is building this big US vampire conglomerate all under his thumb.) R&C put in a cameo in this one.

is about the Master Vamp in charge of the North West part of the US. But honestly it is more about Raphael and Cyn than anything. Again Sophia makes a bargain with Raphael to gain his help in gaining power here.

is Raphael's Lieutenant who is ready to be on his own and takes over as Master Vamp of Washington DC area....he is Raphael's child as Raphael sired him.

Lucas is also Raphael's child...sired in Europe before he came here to the US. And is the Great Plains Master Vamp.

A really good series....

[Noodle]

Just started reading by Amy Cross. What a lovely little story - its a shame they are novella sized, but despite that, I really am enjoying the first and will definitely be getting the next: . Novella versus full length books, what's your preference?

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Full length books all the way. I hate falling in love with characters only to have them leave me so quickly.

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BTW....Who is reading "Once Burned" tonight???? I AM!

[Noodle]

Didi wrote: "Full length books all the way. I hate falling in love with characters only to have them leave me so quickly."

I agree Didi, this is my first attempt at Novella and I was sad when I realised I wasn't getting a full book, but it's still lovely. Just wish there was more of it!

[Rachel]

Didi, what is once burned?

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oh rachel! it supposed to be so good. its a spinoff to the night huntress series. it gets released on the 26th eastern time which means 9pm on the 25th for me! if you havent read any of her series you should check it out the night huntress series is super good, but i have been waiting to hear vlads story, which is what the book, once burned is about

[Jai]

What a great discussion! I've just added half a dozen books to my TBR shelf!

My recc is the Soul-Linked Saga by Laura Jo Phillips. It starts with "The Dracon's Woman" (sorry no cover, I looked!). There are five books so far.

Alien world much like ours, abduction, werecreatures, alpha males, menage (but, oddly, not kinky-sexy menage).

They seem to be indie published, so there are some errors occasionally, which annoys me, but not enough to quit or not read the next one in the series.

[Ute]

NicNacNoodle wrote: "Just started reading by Amy Cross. What a lovely little story - its a shame they are novella sized


Oh , I love this series - there are actually three sections planned . Each section has 6 books , I believe. The first section is out and the second one , with book 2.1 is coming out end of June , with the rest following within weeks. The last section will come out in fall ( not sure ). So it is actually like a big novel , but interrupted in shorter books, coming out very fast one after the other.

I am reading right now the Aisling Grey , Guardian series - it is one of the funniest book series I have read a long time.

You Slay Me

[Ute]

There is another series , I truly enjoy - I can't always read the dark brooding one , I do need some fun in my books ( at least once in a while ).

The series is called





Another good series is the Pearl Vampire Chronicles by Dara Nelson

It is a very different Vampire world, but I love Ms Nelsons style and the story is very captivating. Book 6 in the series is coming out beginning July.

[Katrina]

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s The League series


This isn’t really a "paranormal" series, but it takes place either in the far future or in an “alternate” reality. Where space travel is as common place as flying and there are MANY varied cultures and species of human and humanoids. I personally like to read paranormal because I read for escapism and the farther away the reality of the book seems from the everyday life the more I like it. So, under those parameters this is fabulous! And if you like Sherrilyn Kenyon’s writing you MUST try at least the first book! She is very good at taking you far, far away, and you’ll LOVE every minute of it!

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If you guys are looking for a great story with fun, romance and a great storyline then you HAVE to check out the Jolie Wilkins Series and the Dulcie Oniel Series by HP Mallory!

I promise that once you read them, you will be thinking "OMG! I can't believe I havent read these yet!

Right now the kindle edition of the first book in the Dulcie series is free on Amazon.com (link below)

http://www.amazon.com/Warlock-Fantasy...

Also, if you enjoy the series please join my other group H.P. Mallory Fans!

[Ute]

Thanks Didi - just got my free book from Amazon. Looking forward to reading it :)

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Yay!

[[deleted user]]

So Ladies! Just an FYI my last post I mentioned the Jolie Wilkins Series and the Dulcie Series and how amazing they are! Well last week, the first book in the Dulcie series was free and now SUPER EXCITING! The first book in the Jolie series is FREE on amazon for Kindle.

Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UNL8OG?t...

Happy Reading!!!

[Ute]

Yay - thanks Did for telling us - got both of them free !!!!

[Noodle]

Hey guys, Thought you might like to check out The Sweet Scent of Blood. It's one I read a while ago, but I haven't seen it mentioned here yet and truly enjoyed the series so far.
It involves the fey, vampires (but not your average loving vampires) and is a little more on Noir side of things, but with a hint of PNR too.
Well worth a look in..

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Cool, I will check it out Nicnac!

[Ute]

Thanks NicNac - will check it out :)

[Rachel]

NicNacNoodle wrote: "Hey guys, Thought you might like to check out The Sweet Scent of Blood. It's one I read a while ago, but I haven't seen it mentioned here yet and truly enjoyed the series so far.
It involves the fe..."

Is there romance in this?