Pocket Fall Preview & Giveaway
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UPDATE: This contest is now closed.
You all have shown such a strong interest in the Berkley/Ace/Roc giveaways that other publishers are beginning to notice. Pocket wanted to do a fall preview and share with you a few of their books coming out this fall and they are offering up 5 copies of each of the following books. Read the summaries and at the bottom find out how to participate in this giveaway.
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Venom: An Elemental Assassin Book
By: Jennifer Estep
On Sale: 9/28/10
ISBN: 9781439148013
Price: $7.99/$9.99
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Description:
What kind of assassin works pro bono?
It’s hard to be a badass assassin when a giant is beating the crap out of you. Luckily, I never let pride get in the way of my work. My current mission is personal: annihilate Mab Monroe, the Fire elemental who murdered my family. Which means protecting my identity, even if I have to conceal my powerful Stone and Ice magic when I need it most. To the public, I’m Gin Blanco, owner of Ashland’s best barbecue joint. To my friends, I’m the Spider, retired assassin. I still do favors on the side. Like ridding a vampire friend of her oversized stalker-‘Mab’s right-hand goon who almost got me dead with his massive fists. At least irresistible Owen Grayson is on my side. The man knows too much about me, but I’ll take my chances. Then there’s Detective Bria Coolidge, one of Ashland’s finest. Until recently, I thought my baby sister was dead. She probably thinks the same about me. Little does she know, I’m a cold-blooded killer . . . who is about to save her life.
Blood Trinity: Book 1 in the Belador Series
By: Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love
On Sale: 10/19/10
ISBN: 9781439155820
Price: $7.99/$9.99
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Description
Supernatural warriors bound by an extraordinary code of honor face an ultimate test of loyalty in the exciting new paranormal thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love.
Atlanta has become the battlefield between human and demon. All her life, Evalle Kincaid has walked the line between the two. Her origins unknown, she’s on a quest to learn more about her past . . . and her future.
When a demon claims a young woman in a terrifying attack and there’s no one else to blame, Evalle comes under suspicion. Now she’s on a deadly quest for her own survival. Through the sordid underground of an alternate Atlanta where nothing is as it seems to the front lines of the city, where her former allies have joined forces to hunt her, Evalle must prove her innocence or pay the ultimate price.
But saving herself is the least of her problems if she doesn’t stop the coming apocalypse. The clock is ticking and Atlanta is about to catch fire. . . .
A Hellion in Her Bed
By: Sabrina Jeffries
On Sale: 09/21/10
ISBN: 9781439167540
Price: $7.99/$9.99
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Description
Furious at his grandmother’s ultimatum to marry or lose his inheritance, Lord Jarret Sharpe wagers his luck-‘and his heart-‘at the card table against a most unlikely opponent.
Mired in scandal after his parents’ mysterious deaths, notorious gambler Lord Jarret Sharpe agrees to tamely run the family brewery for a year if his Machiavellian grandmother rescinds her ultimatum that he marry. But the gambler in him can’t resist when beguiling Annabel Lake proposes a wager. If she wins their card game, he must help save her family’s foundering brewery. But if he wins, she must spend a night in his bed. The outcome sets off a chain of events that threatens to destroy all his plans . . . and unveils the secret Annabel has held for so long. When Jarret discovers the darker reason behind her wager, he forces her into another one-‘and this time he intends to win not just her body, but her heart.
Ecstasy in Darkness
By Gena Showalter
On Sale 10/26/10
ISBN: 9781439175774
Price: $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)
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Description
New York Times bestselling sensation Gena Showalter enthralls with a dark, tantalizing world of humans, otherworlders, powers beyond imagining, and a seductive vampire undone by his insatiable hunger for one woman. . . .
Growing up poor on New Chicago’s meanest streets, Ava Sans had two options: be the predator or be the prey. No contest. Now, working for Alien Investigation and Removal, she’s been ordered to capture the biggest, baddest warrior of all-‘a vampire too beautiful to be real, with the abilityto manipulate time. Once the leader of the entire vampire army, McKell has been deemed savage and unstable, spurned even by his own kind.
To McKell, humans should be nothing more than sustenance. Yet the petite, golden-skinned Ava is a fascinating contradiction-‘vicious yet witty, strong yet vulnerable, lethal but fiercely loyal. Against his better judgment, McKell craves that loyalty, and much more. When the chase leads to seduction, McKell and Ava will race to discover the truth about his past. But the answers will come at a price, even for a woman who thought she had nothing left to lose. . . .
Year of Living Scandously
By Julia London
On Sale 10/19/10
ISBN: 9781439175453
Price: $7.99 ($9.99 CAN)
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Description
In 1792, the village of Hadley Green executed a man for stealing the Countess of Ashwood’s historic jewels. Fifteen years later, questions still linger. Was it a crime of greed-‘or of passion?
When Declan O’Connor, Earl of Donnelly, arrives at Hadley Green to meet with Lily Boudine, the new countess of Ashwood, he knows instantly that the lovely woman who welcomes him is not who she pretends to be. In an attempt to avoid an unwanted marriage, Keira Hannigan has assumed her cousin’s identity and is staying at the estate while Lily is abroad. When Declan threatens to expose her, Keira convinces him to guard her secret, then enlists him in her investigation of the missing jewels, for she now believes an innocent man was hanged.
Unable to deny the beautiful, exasperating Keira-‘or their simmering passion-‘Declan reluctantly agrees. But neither is prepared for the dangerous stranger who threatens to reveal Keira’s lies . . . and Declan knows he must protect Keira at all costs, for she is the woman who now owns his heart.
We’ve got 25 books to giveaway. If you are interested, leave a comment and tell us one book you plan to read this fall (and we should too).
Venom by Jennifer Estep. Loved the first two and you can never have too much of Gin kicking butt. >:]
I can’t wait to read Alpha by Rachel Vincent.
I really looking forward to reading:
Lauren Dane – Inside Out
Nora Roberts – Happy Ever After
J D Robb – Indulgence in Death
There are so many! I’m excited about the Jeffries book and the new Estep book especially.
Hellion in her Bed of course then any historical romance….
I’m having a bit of an “in Death” binge at the moment, so I’m looking forward to the release of Indulgence in Death.
The one book I’m most anticipating is Warrior by Zoe Archer. It’s an exciting, adventure romance with steampunk elements, exotic locales and magic and I believe everyone should read it.
One of the books you have featured that is also at the top of my list is Venom, I’m really looking forward to that one too.
I could never settle for just one book! Some of the books that I am most looking forward to this fall are:
Blood Trinity – Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
Bayou Moon – Ilona Andrews
When Pleasure Rules – JK Beck
Taken by Midnight – Lara Adrian
Crave – JR Ward
Something Wicked – Michelle Rowen
When Wicked Craves – JK Beck
Born to Bite – Lynsay Sands
Hungry for You – Lynsay Sands
“Happy Ever After” by Nora Roberts
I may have to start the Alien Huntress Series by Gena Showalter, as well!
Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath is one book I’m looking forward to. I find such comfort in her writings and a well told story with great characters.
Just started reading the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I finished the first 3 and instantly ordered the next 9. I’ll continue with them as soon as I’m done wiht “Unraveled” by Gena Showalter. I can’t say enough about her “Lords of the Underworld” series either. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!!!
I am definitely going to read Play of Passion by Nalini Singh in the fall. Her Psy/Changeling series is great! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
My MOST anticipated book for this fall would be Towers of Midnight Robert Jordan/Brandon Sanderson. However, I also have some books already mentioned above in my to read list: Bayou Moon, Magic at the Gate, Iron Duke, Grimrose Path (which I’m reading now) and An Artificial Night by Seanan McGuire which wasn’t mentioned but should have been.
I just bought KILLBOX by Ann Aguirre. I can hardly wait to read it!
All of my favourites have already been listed:
Trial By Desire by Courtney Milan
Venom by Jennifer Estep
Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
But the one I have been waiting for forever is Bitten in Two by Jennifer Rardin. CanNOT wait. Is it November yet?
Hellforged By Nancy Holzner would have to be my number two this fall.
Eternal Hunger Laura Wright
I sooo plane to read Alpha by Rachel Vincent. Woohoo!
So looking forward to Shayla Black’s Entice Me At Twilight and Shannon Butcher’s Living Nightmare.
Definitely the last book in the bride quartet–and pretty much anything else I can get my hands on. Year of living Scandalously looks great too.
Eagerly anticipating “Marry Me” by Jo Goodman.
Venom! I love a good assassain book.
Have quite a few, most have been mentioned numerous times like Nora Roberts, IIona Andrews, JR Ward, Lora Leigh. But I think I will add Gena Showalter to the list, I have seen her books but never picked one up–have no idea why, just never have–but after reading the excerpt I will be making a trip out tomorrow to get some of her books. This is why I love this website, always find new authors to read:)
“Iron Duke” by Meljean Brook.
Of the list above “Year of Living Scandalously!” (Julia London rocks!)
I can’t wait to read A Hellion in Her Bed and the last Bride Quartet book.
Thanks to Pocket and DA for the great contest.
Way to many to list!
But Ecstasy in Darkness and Bayou Moon are the top ones!!
I’m definately planning to read “Chains of Fire” by Christina Dodd, you should try it too!!
there are so many I want to read. Hellion in her Bed, Year of Living Scandalously or two of them, which is why I’m hoping to win one! :)
Like so many others I can’t wait to read Nora Roberts’s “Happy Ever After”, the fourth and final book in the bridal quartet. You also have me wanting to read Sabrina Jeffries’s and Julia London’s new ones after reading the summeries.
Not technically fall more like winter ( Feb. Release ) Etched in Bone by Adrian Phoenix. Ofcourse I plan on reading Ectasy in Darkness even if I don’t win it :)
I’m looking forward to Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire. I was a pretty big fan of her bullet catchers books and I’m excited about starting her new series.
A Year of Living Scandously!
@Melody: Wish I had spelled that right – need to get spellcheck!
I’m dying to get my hot little hands on VENOM by Jennifer Estep! I LOVED the first two books in the series and am anxious to find out what happens next with Gin!
Definitely looking forward to Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries and Year of Living Scandously by Julia London. Recently discovered Connie Brockway thanks to Facebook so trying to get more of hers. Am currently reading Firelight by Sophie Jordan and loving it.
I’m eagerly anticipating Will of Steel by Diana Palmer. Yes, I love her books. I admit it.
Oh…. very much looking forward to Meljean Brook’s THE IRON DUKE.
One book I’m planning to read this fall is His at Night by Sherry Thomas. Her writing is fantastic, but I’m sure you all know that. :D
I’m waiting for my ‘Sin Undone’ by Larrisa Ione…plz MR Mailman bring me my book!
Year of Living Scandously bu Julia London!!
So many great books to read this fall, but one that I know I’ll be reading as soon as it comes out is Bayou Moon.
I can’t wait to read Venom! Actually, all the books sound great. I’m so into this genre of books, I can’t get enough. Thanks for the tip on Pocket after Dark.
I can’t wait to read Gena Showalter’s Ecstasy book!
I’m also looking forward to Nora Roberts fourth bride quartet book. And Izzy’s book by Suzanne Brockmann. And I love Sabrina Jeffries. Oh…was I supposed to pick just one? Sorry.
I’m most looking forward to Sarah MacLean’s sequel to Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake. That was the best book I read this year.
10 Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean, Eternal Prey by Nina Bangs and Wedding of the Season by Laura Lee Guhrke. Great giveaway!
Bayou moon!
Hmmm I better look up what else is coming out soon (I’m so behind!)
Only pick one, hmm… Well, I am definitely anticipating Alpha by Rachel Vincent. I was not a fan of heroine Faythe for the first two books, but she really grew on me (because she grew up, lol), and now I can’t wait for the finale! There are others, but you said only one. Sigh…
Venom: An Elemental Assassin Book -Jennifer Estep
Only one? But there are so many.
Ok, “Wolfsbane” by Patricia Briggs.
One book I want to read is Beautiful Darkness. I really enjoyed Beautiful Creatures.
I addition to your lovely list, a couple of the ones I’m looking forward to are When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer, and Haunted By Your Touch Anthology by Jeaniene Frost, Shayla Black and Sharie Kohler
I’m looking forward to reading Alpha by Rachel Vinecent.
I’m looking forward to reading Alpha by Rachel Vincent.
I already had Blood Trinity on my wishlist… but I’m also going in the another direction with Stephanie Laurens’ Reckless Bride.
And Janet Chapman’s Dragon Warrior
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh is at the top of my list.
Looking forward to Ecstasy in Darkness, By Gena Showalter – keep hearing about this author, think it is time to check out one of her books!
Dodd, Jefferies, London… oh my. The choice would be to have them all by my side, but to if force to make the choice among them… I have to give my nod, to to Ms. Dodd.
I am really looking forward to Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn and The House on Durrow Street by Galen Beckett. I couldn’t pick just one!
And now I have to add Year of Living Scandalously and Hellion in Her Bed!!
Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy,Book 6) by Richelle Mead! Which releases on December 7.
Cannot wait for Iron Duke by Meljean Brook. Then, the new Nalini Singh and C. L. Wilson.
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook!! I cannot wait to read this book. It looks amazing.
There are many many I’m waiting for though. But this one makes me *squee* in advance.
Happily Ever After by Nora Roberts is at the top of the list ~
Wow, I’d buy that Julia London book for the cover alone…
The book I’m most looking forward to reading this fall is Kylie Brant’s Deadly Intent.
There is too many to state but I really want The Iron Duke and Bayou Moon.
Would love to get A Hellion in her Bed!
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook. I loved her short story in Burning up and I can’t wait to read her steampunk series! >_<
Nalini Singh’s Play Of Passion, I can’t wait for it to come out
Alpha by Rachel Vincent -cannot wait for that one!
There is a new Roxanne St. Claire book coming out?!? That’s it for me!
I can’t wait to read Alpha by Rachel Vincent!!!
Without a doubt it would have to be Shayla Black’s Entice Me At Twilight, her
Doomsday Brethren Series, Book 4; ah yes,
Duke's story.
That is Number One among many. Of course, today is the first full day of fall, so, let the new reading season begin!
Can’t wait to read His Darkest Embrace by Juliana Stone
I’m looking forward to the last book in the Highland Guard series: Monica McCarty’s The Ranger.
Like a lot of you, I am going to start Hellion In Her Bed, by Sabrina Jeffries.
One more I can’t resist adding is No Place to Run, by Maya Banks.
The Spirit Lens by Carol Berg has been sitting on my TBR pile, staring at me. It’s up next!
I read all of Gena Showalter’s books, except the YA, so count me in for Ecstasy in Darkness.
Sabrina Jeffries and Julia London two of my favorites. Can`t wait for Hellion in Her Bed looks to be an excellent read! Sabrina always is!
I will absolutly be reading Ecstasy in Darkness and Blod Trinity this fall counting down the days!!!
I will read, with some fear, Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold. And you should too, because if she does what she’s been saying she’ll do, it’s going to break a major romance rule. Which of course she can do, because it’s science fiction. And yet… (sob)… I don’t want it to happen!
I look forward to reading Wicked Delights of a Bridal bed by Tracy Ann Warren
To my own surprise I’m really looking forward to JR Ward’s Crave. I gave up on the BDB several books ago and I had no plans to read Covet, the first book in her new series, but I was curious to see if JR could surprise me with something new and different. Obviously she did, or I wouldn’t be “craving” this book now!
I’ve been waiting for Nalini Singh’s Play of Passion. I can’t wait to get my hands on it!
I’ve been waiting for Blood Trinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon/Dianna Love and Ectasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter. Two of my all time favorite authors
There are so many different books I want to read that are coming out. Its hard to pick a favorite. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
So many books, so little time and money :(
I’ve been looking forward to Gena Showalter’s Ecstasy in Darkness, Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Blood Trinity and No Mercy, Nalini Singh’s Play Of Passion and most of all Mercedes Lackey’s Intrigues.
I am looking forward to Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews and Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead. These authors look great.
So many great books coming out this fall, one at the top of my list is, Play of Passion by Nalini Singh.
l think I’ve got OCD because I keep databases of all the books I’ve read, & what’s due out/& when, to buy. Thank goodness for e-readers and space conservation.
All the urban fantasy above are on my list , as well as An Artificial Night (October Daye, Book 3)by Seanan McGuire and Jennifer Rardin’s Bitten in Two (Jaz Parks, Book 7). Jennifer Rardin will be missed!
Thanks!
Eat, Prey, Love by Kerrelyn Sparks!
J.R. Ward, Lover Mine
I’m in love with the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Their so yummy.
So many to choose from! But I already have a reading list planned out. I plan on reading Blood Trinity (anxiously waiting for it to arrive), Venom and Ecstasy in Darkness.
So many I wish I could get, but nothing to do about that.
Only one I really have budget for is Joey W. Hill’s Vampire Trinity. I have been lucky enough to win some great ones though.
Ecstasy in Darkness
Ecstasy in Darkness! I really love this series
There are so many I’m looking forward to. I really want to read Alpha by Rachel Vincent to see how everything is wrapped up.
Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter!
Styx’s Storm by Lora Leigh
Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
Im waiting for Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews. Thanks for offering free books.
I’ll definitely be reading a Hellion in Her Bed! Tonight in fact! I loved the first book of the “hellions” and can’t wait for the second. You should read both!
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by
Sarah Maclean ! I enjoyed her first one a lot and can’t wait for her second.
I can’t wait to read Inside Out by Lauren Dane and much like the person who left a comment right before me I also can’t wait for Ten Ways to be Adored When Landing a Lord. Unlike the Lauren Dane book which I have been waiting for each new book in this series after loving Laid Bare, Sarah MacLean was a complete surprise for me this year. I picked her up at the library and her Nine Rules to break has been my favorite historical romance so far this year!
Omg Ecstasy in Darkness!!!
The Iron Duke…this book, cover~blurb, has really piqued my interest.
Thanks for the chance!
Blood Trinity: Book 1 in the Belador Series
By: Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love
Most definitely Blood Trinity: Book 1 in the Belador Series – Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love! I adore Sherrilyn Kenyon’s writing and the cover of this book is so pretty!
I would love to win a copy of Venom for a friend or the Sabrina Jeffries book.
As for a fall book I am looking forward to reading is Susan Mallery’s Finding Perfect – out now.
Just wanted to add the new one I just found out. I just read Zoe Archer’s Warrior and I CAN NOT WAIT now for her follow ups in the series Scoundrel and Stranger due out in October and December.
There are several books that I want to read this Fall. Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich is probably the only contemporary. Everything else is historical, baby!
Ecstasy in Darkness By Gena Showalter !! :)
Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter. I love all her books. I’m reading “Unraveled” right now. I can’t say enough about her “Lords of the Underworld” series. It’s the best!!! I’ve also started Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter series. They’re excellent.
I am so looking forward to Julia London’s new Hadley Green series, which begins with “The Year of Living Scandalously”
I plan to read NIGHTSHADE by Andrea Cremer because both sides of the love triange are viable relationship options.
I am eager to read Play of Passion by Nalini Singh.
I’m waiting to read The Iron Duke by Meljean Brooks….it will be arriving soon!!!! Yippeeeeeee!!!!
Valerie
in Germany
I am reading Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix and plan on reading Venom by Jennifer Estep. I just discovered her Elemental Assassin series and am hooked! Also really looking forward to the next Allie Beckstrom book by Devon Monk, Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, Kim Harrison…the list goes on! Oh and I just bought A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuire because that series rocks!
Gena Showalter-Ectasy in Drakness, I love all her books. I will also be reading Sherrilyn Kenyon as well.
I’m patiently waiting for the next Lords of the Underworld book!
I plan to read You Only Love Once by
Caroline Linden and A KISS AT MIDNIGHT
by Eloisa James
I’m dying to read THE IRON DUKE by Meljean Brook.
I plan on reading:
Styx’s Storm by Lora Leigh
Happily ever after by Nora Roberts
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
I know you said to put one, but they all sound so good I couldn’t limit it :)
I will definately be reading Gena Showalter’s Ecstasy in Darkness as soon as I can get my hands on it! She’s my favorite author & I’ve read & own every one of her books. I just hate having to wait for new ones to come out!
Here are a few:
Styx’s Storm by Lora Leigh
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
Tracker’s Sin by Sarah McCarty
Indulgence in Death by JD Robb
Fired up by Jayne Ann Krentz
Just a few.