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Want it: Once In A Full Moon

Once In A Full Moon
by Ellen Schreiber
Just released: December 28, 2010
Description from the amazon:
Beware of a kiss under the full moon. It will change your life forever.

Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves—Legend's Run is famous for them. She's used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend's Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. But when, after an unnerving visit with a psychic, she encounters a pack of wolves and gorgeous, enigmatic Brandon, she must discover whether his transformation is more than legend or just a trick of the shadows in the moonlight.

Her best friends may never forgive her if she gives up her perfect boyfriend, Nash, for Brandon, who's from the wrong side of town. But she can't deny her attraction or the strong pull he has on her. Brandon may be Celeste's hero, or he may be the most dangerous creature she could encounter in the woods of Legend's Run.

Psychic predictions, generations-old secrets, a town divided, and the possibility of falling in love with a hot and heroic werewolf are the perfect formula for what happens . . . once in a full moon.

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Dueling Novella Series Volume 1 by Kim Paffenroth and David Dunwoody

Dueling Novella Series Volume 1:

Orpheus and the Pearl by Kim Paffenroth
and
Nevermoreby David Dunwoody

Published: September 24, 2010
Publisher: Belfire Press
Genre: Ghosts, Horror, Zombies
ebook
Rating: 5

Excerpts available.

Descriptions from the publisher:

Orpheus and the Pearl
by Kim Paffenroth
In 1920 Massachusetts, Dr. Catherine MacGuire is mysteriously called to the home of the famous Dr. Wallston, to assist with some medical emergency that defies even his skill. The life-threatening problems she finds there have less to do with broken bodies than with warped souls, and it will take all her dedication as a healer to fix them.

Creepy passage:
Catherine nodded and watched the room, expecting Mrs. Wallston to emerge from behind the screen and enter the tub. Instead, two small hands slithered from out of the cream-colored liquid and grasped the sides of the tub. At first, they were hard to see, as they were so pale that they were indistinguishable from the stark white of the side of the tub. Even the nails were the same shade, like chalk...

Following the hands, a head of wet blonde curls emerged. Under the curls was a pair of large, dark goggles, like a welder would wear...
- page 23

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): revived

This story had a Frankenstein-feel to it. Love how it unfolds with beautiful descriptive passages like the one I posted above. Of course, the touch of steampunk flavor with the last line got me.

Nevermore
by David Dunwoody
Malcolm Witt died in his sleep at 11:07 PM. Four minutes later, his body rose and walked from the room. Malcolm watched it happen. And so begins 48 hours of a life-after-death struggle to save his friends, forgive his love, and put himself to rest, body and soul.

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): tether

There's an eerie perspective from a ghost point of view. Some zombie mayhem included.

Overall:
I was pleasantly surprised with this set of stories and look forward to the next volume ;-D

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* review copy courtesy of publisher

Winners - Dandies & Delectables

Here are the winners for giveaways that
ended December 26, 2010
during the Dandie & Delectables event

Thanks to all contestants!

Winner:


Blameless by Gail Carriger
Winner: two nun of two nun gang


Oscar Wilde prize pack - a Dandy Bon Bons giveaway
action doll - courtesy of author, Sasha Soren
book surprise & goodies - from vvb
Winner: krysykat


Knitting Book pack
Winner: vampireprincess of Demented Reading


Kosher By Design Teens and 20-Somethings: cooking for the next generation by Susie Fishbein
Winner: Amanda Sue


Twilight DVD - my copy
Winner: Kulsuma of sunshine and stardust


The Wedding Gift by Kathleen McKenna
Winner: Aik of The Bookaholics
Winner: Freda of Freda's Voice
Winner: Midnight Cowgirl of The Fashion Planner
Winner: Susana
Complimentary: MAD
Complimentary: Nina of J'adorehappyendings
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Vampire Darcy Desires by Regina Jeffers

Vampire Darcy Desires
A Pride and Prejudice Adaptation
by Regina Jeffers

Published: 2009
Genre: Romance, Vampires
Paperback: 336 pages
Rating: 4

Description from the amazon:
Vampire Darcy's Desire presents Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as a heart-pounding vampire romance filled with passion and danger. Tormented by a 200-year-old curse and his fate as a half-human/half-vampire dhampir, Mr. Darcy vows to live forever alone rather than inflict the horrors of life as a vampire on an innocent wife. But when he comes to Netherfield Park, he meets the captivating Elizabeth Bennet.

As a man, Darcy yearns for Elizabeth, but as a vampire, he is also driven to possess her. Uncontrollably drawn to each other, they are forced to confront a "pride and prejudice" never before imagined--while wrestling with the seductive power of forbidden love. Meanwhile, dark forces are at work all around them. Most ominous is the threat from George Wickham, the purveyor of the curse, a demon who vows to destroy each generation of Darcys.

Written in authentic Austen style and faithful to its Regency-era setting, Vampire Darcy's Desire retells the greatest love story of all time in a hauntingly
imaginative fashion.

Zombie sighting:
Elizabeth wondered how Darcy could sit in a church--could walk about during the day. Every tale she knew of werewolves and vampires and zombies rushed through her head.
- chapter 5, page 72

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): vixen
This story has a good mix of gothic style, vampire angst and other paranormal elements that involve our favorite P&P characters.

I enjoyed reading some behind-the-scenes moments where Mr Darcy and Elizabeth share some passionate and intimate scenes.

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* review copy courtesy of author

* read Regina's Pemberley Ball post: The Pemberley Ball

* part of Pemberley Ball

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Offer ends: December 31, 2010

TO DO:
Visit Regina's site and tell me the name of a book on her book list that you would be interested in reading.

AND leave your email (if i don't already have it) in comments

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