Watch out: Original Sin

Original Sin
by Lisa Desrochers
Release date: July 5, 2011
Description from the author's site:
Luc Cain was born and raised in Hell, but he isn't feeling as demonic as usual lately—thanks to Frannie Cavanaugh and the unique power she never realized she had. But you can't desert Hell without consequences, and suddenly Frannie and Luc find themselves targeted by the same demons who used to be Luc's allies.

Left with few options, Frannie and Luc accept the protection of Heaven and one of its most powerful angels, Gabe. Unfortunately, Luc isn't the only one affected by Frannie, and it isn't long before Gabe realizes that being around her is too...tempting. Rather than risk losing his wings, he leaves Frannie and Luc under the protection of her recently-acquired guardian angel.

Which would be fine, but Gabe is barely out the door before an assortment of demons appears—and they're not leaving without dragging Luc back to Hell with them. Hell won't give up and Heaven won't give in. Frannie's guardian exercises all the power he has to keep them away, but the demons are willing to hurt anyone close to Frannie in order to get what they want. It will take everything she has and then some to stay out of Hell's grasp.

And not everyone will get out of it alive.

~* paranormal play in ya schedule *~

Reaper by Rachel Vincent

Reaper
by Rachel Vincent

Published: 2010
Genre: Novella, Paranormal, YA
ebook
Rating: 4

Description from the amazon:
Tod Hudson was a typical teenager. He liked girls, sports, food and tolerated his younger brother, Nash. In fact, he had his whole life in front of him--and due to his bean sidhe heritage, it was going to be a very long life indeed. And then the car accident occurred.

Suddenly Tod's future wasn't so sure, and he had to make a choice. Life... Death... or something Between....

An ebook exclusive Soul Screamers series novella.

fyi: kindle version currently for free

Soul Screamers series:
My Soul to Steal
My Soul to Keep
My Soul to Save
My Soul to Take
My Soul to Lose

Notable tidbit:
What most of the human race didn't know was that where they heard a head-splitting scream, male "bean sidhes"--like me and Nash--heard an eerie, compelling song calling out to disembodied souls, keeping them from moving on.
-location 79

Zombie sighting:
Still, I had to know... "So, would you say I'm closer to a zombie or a vampire? I gotta know--are my parts going to rot and fall off, or am I forever frozen in youthful perfection?"
-location 542

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): corporeal
I have not read this series. BUT, now I want to.

I was taken with this introduction to the character, Tod. His personality is likable and charming.

Tod is a "bean sidhe" aka banshee that has turned grim reaper. This novella tells the story behind Tod's transformation and his start at this new occupation.

If you've read this series, let me know if what you think. Is it worth giving a try?

~* paranormal play in ya schedule *~

Paranormal Play: Tamara the 13th

Tamara the 13th

Description from Big Fish Games:
Tamara McNamara discovers she’s a 13th generation witch in the suspenseful Puzzle Adventure, Tamara the 13th. Her mother is kidnapped; in order to rescue her, she must master her innate magical powers and restore order to realms devastated by an ancient evil witch. Can you help Tamara use her newfound abilities to solve puzzles and confront her mother’s captor?

Sampler: play it for free here.

PeekInside:


~* paranormal play in ya schedule *~

Watch out: Boyfriend From Hell

Boyfriend From Hell
by E. Van Lowe
Release date: September 2011
Book cover still in the making...

Excerpt from author's site:

Have you ever had a boyfriend from hell?

You know the kind: guy who messes with your life so much he turns it into Swiss cheese. Or maybe he was the guy who followed you home like a lost puppy, then turned into the pit bull you couldn't get rid of, no matter how hard you tried. Or maybe he was abusive.

I'm sure we've all had a bad boyfriend or two (or girlfriend in my case). My new novel, Boyfriend From Hell, is about a boyfriend from hell--literally. It's a YA paranormal like Never Slow Dance With A Zombie, but I've cut back on the comedy a bit in this one. It's the story of Megan Barnett, the fifteen year-old daughter of a 39 year-old single mom, Suze. When Suze decides it's time she had a man in her life, Megan is not happy. With good reason:

"First off, if anyone in my family should be dating, it should be me. I'm primo dating age here. How's it going to look if my mother has a boyfriend and I don't?" So Megan and Suze both set out to meet boyfriends. That's when all hell breaks loose.

read more here

Note: there will be a contest on the cover design in which we, the readers, get to help choose the design for the cover art on the book.

~* paranormal play in ya schedule *~

Paranormal Play: Dolls

Ende
A frightfully loveable vampire
who’s out for your blood!

Shall I pretend to be a little doll myself?
With my red lips I hold your gaze forever.

I love to go virtual dream shopping when it comes to Pullip Dolls.

Here are a few I picked out to share...

Grell
The Grim Reaper at Your Service

Show me your beautiful rose color.
I’ll cut up all of your color!
I’m a butler DEATH…

Sebastian
from Black Butler manga (and anime) series by Yana Toboso
He is an attractive demonic butler and
he is also the bodyguard to Ciel Phantomhive.

So, please give your checkmate, godship!!
I’m your good and faithful servant.
Because I’m your devil butler!

Ciel
from Black Butler manga (and anime) series by Yana Toboso

She wears a black eye patch that
might call to mind the dark deal made with the demon Sebastian.
Of course, it’s hard to believe that this
sentimental young girl
would harbor any curse like that,
but she plays the part perfectly.

Black Butler
Volume 1
by Yana Toboso
Description from the amazon:
Just a stone's throw from London lies the manor house of the illustrious Phantomhive earldom, its master one Ciel Phantomhive.

Earl Phantomhive is a giant in the world of commerce, Queen Victoria's faithful servant . . . and a slip of a twelve-year old boy.

Fortunately, his loyal butler, Sebastian, is ever at his side, ready to carry out the young master's wishes.

And whether Sebastian is called to save a dinner party gone awry or probe the dark secrets of London's underbelly, there is practically nothing Sebastian cannot do.

In fact, one might even say Sebastian is too good to be true . . .

or at least, he is too good to be human . . .

Chelsea
HellCatPunks

My style is punk, at every whim, every time!
I’ll scratch like a kitty, in your heart, when I’m in rotten mood.

She's not a paranormal but I had to include this dolly in the bunch because the cat-ear hoodie was just too cute ;-D

Speaking of hoodies, check out this selection of Spirit Hoods and tell me which you would pick out for yourself.

I like the Snow Leopard one.

~*~
* View more or Order any of these dolls here.

* first spotten Spirit Hoods at The Fashion Planner

* image source egg

~* paranormal play in ya schedule *~