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Bayou Born by Hailey Edwards

Posted by Highland Hussy | Jun 9, 2018 | Book review |

Bayou Born by Hailey Edwards Series: Foundling #1 Published by Little Brown, Piatkus on October 17, 2017 Genres: Urban Fantasy Pages: 329 Source: Purchased Buy at Amazon • Buy at Barnes & Noble • Goodreads Her beginning may be our end... Deep in the humid swamps of the Mississippi bayou, a mysterious, half-wild child is dragged just in time from the murky waters. She has no memories, no family and is covered in strange markings, the meaning of which no one is able to decipher. Adopted by the policeman who rescued her, Luce Boudrou follows him into the force,...

Promo: Divine Justice series on sale

Posted by Highland Hussy | Nov 4, 2017 | Promo |

Divine Justice by Mary Abshire Series: Divine Justice on August 2017 Genres: Urban Fantasy Buy at Amazon • Goodreads The demon population is growing out of control and vampires are mankind's best hope for survival. Divine Syndicate's top field agent, Anna, hits the streets with her partner to locate the master demon responsible for the increase in possessed humans. But finding the person won't be easy. The city is in a state of disarray with crime, poverty, and drug use at an all-time high. While Anna and her partner search for the master, they encounter more trouble than expected....

Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Posted by Highland Hussy | Oct 31, 2017 | Book review |

Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost Series: Night Huntress #1 Published by Avon on October 30, 2007 Genres: Urban Fantasy Pages: 358 Source: Avon Addicts Buy at Amazon • Buy at Barnes & Noble • Goodreads Flirting with the Grave... Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father - the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership. In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner - are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat. The 10 year anniversary of Halfway to the Grave is today! And in honor of this momentous occasion, I present to you… My original review from probably 2010: *some spoilers, but it’s a ten year old book, so I don’t feel...

White Hot by Ilona Andrews

Posted by Highland Hussy | May 31, 2017 | Book review |

White Hot by Ilona Andrews Series: Hidden Legacy #2 Published by Avon on May 30, 2017 Genres: PNR, Urban Fantasy Pages: 416 Source: Advance Reader Copy Buy at Amazon • Buy at Barnes & Noble • Goodreads The Hidden Legacy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews continues as Nevada and Rogan navigate a world where magic is the norm…and their relationship burns hot Nevada Baylor has a unique and secret skill—she knows when people are lying—and she's used that magic (along with plain, hard work) to keep her colorful and close-knit family's detective agency afloat. But her new case pits her against the shadowy forces that almost destroyed the city of Houston once before, bringing Nevada back into contact with Connor "Mad" Rogan. Rogan is a billionaire Prime—the highest rank of magic user—and as unreadable as ever, despite Nevada’s “talent.” But there’s no hiding the sparks between them. Now that the stakes are even higher, both professionally and personally, and their foes are unimaginably powerful, Rogan and Nevada will find that nothing burns like ice … Once again, Ilona Andrews has created something so fantastic and exciting that I’ve lived in their world for the past couple of days. I’m pretty sure my husband and kids missed me this weekend. Nevada Baylor is back in the second book in the series, and I hadn’t realized...

The Awakening by Amanda Stevens

Posted by Highland Hussy | Mar 21, 2017 | Book review |

The Awakening by Amanda Stevens Series: Graveyard Queen #6 Published by MIRA on March 28, 2017 Genres: Urban Fantasy Pages: 416 Source: Advance Reader Copy Buy at Amazon • Buy at Barnes & Noble • Goodreads Shush…lest she awaken… My name is Amelia Gray, a cemetery restorer who lives with the dead. An anonymous donor has hired me to restore Woodbine Cemetery, a place where the rich and powerful bury their secrets. Forty years ago, a child disappeared without a trace and now her ghost has awakened, demanding that I find out the truth about her death. Only I...