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Urban fantasy/paranormal romance 'must reads'
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Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, Book 1)Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, Book 1) by Patricia Briggs
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.99
This entire series as well as the related Alpha & Omega series are all awesome! It is primarily focused on shapeshifters but has other interesting characters like vampires and the Fey. Lots of action and suspense as well as a little romance. Liked them so much I already reread them!
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, Book 1)Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, Book 1) by Ilona Andrews
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.40
Great read...interesting main character, engrossing storyline, lots of action, mystery and a touch of romance. Includes magic users, shifters and vamps. Books got better with each one. Reminded me of a cross between the Mercy series and early Anita Blake books. Will reread later.
Lord of the Fading LandsLord of the Fading Lands by C. L. Wilson
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.69
Awesome fantasy series that I couldn't put down. Highly original world contains the Fey, Tairens, evil mages and more. Main characters are very interesting, plot line excellent. Lots of action, suspense and some romance. Have reread these already.
Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Book 1)Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Book 1) by Laurell K. Hamilton
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.84
Engrossing paranormal mystery, action and suspense. Jean Claude is one of my all time favorite vampire characters. Definite rereads! Books 1 - 9 are excellent. Books 10 - 16 went downhill with the ardeur taking over the plotline but the latest book Skin Trade I thought was pretty good. Seemed to cut back the focus on the ardeur.
Sookie Stackhouse 8-copy Boxed Set (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood)Sookie Stackhouse 8-copy Boxed Set (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood) by Charlaine Harris
Buy new: $35.46 / Used from: $30.97
These books are much better than the HBO TV version, and if you watched the show the stories differ. Lots of interesting, quirky characters including vamps, shapeshifters, magic users and the Fey. Eric is one of my favorite vampire characters. These are on my re-read shelf.
Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1)Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, Book 1) by Jeaniene Frost
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.78
Great series with lots of action, suspense and romance! Focused primarily on vamps and vampire hunters. The main characters Cat & Bones are one of my favorite heros/heroines of all the books I've read. These are on my re-read shelf.
Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, Book 1)Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, Book 1) by Karen Chance
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.18
Another 'hard to put down' series! Series contains action, suspense, romance with interesting vamps, magic users, and more. I also recommend her new related series that starts with Midnight's Daughter. These are on my re-read shelf.
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer
Buy new: $4.25 / Used from: $2.90
This was the preternatural story that started it all for me. My first vamp book. :) Although it's geared for young adults, I'm an adult and still found the story engrossing and I liked them enough to reread. Also check out the Midnight Sun download on the author's website. It's a partially finished draft of Twilight from Edward's perspective.
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1)Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1) by J.R. Ward
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.94
Engrossing paranormal romance series about vampire hunters. Interesting characters and lots of action. These are on my re-read shelf! I liked all of the books except for Lover Enshrined.
Some Girls Bite: A Chicagoland Vampires NovelSome Girls Bite: A Chicagoland Vampires Novel by Chloe Neill
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $5.00
I loved the heroine Merit--fiesty, fun, honorable, and strong. Style reminds me of the Karen Chance books--strong lead female, appealing supporting cast & engrossing story. These are on my re-read shelf.
Darkfever (Fever Series, Book 1)Darkfever (Fever Series, Book 1) by Karen Marie Moning
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.96
Very good paranormal mystery focused on the Fae. These are on my re-read shelf. This series needs to be read in order -- it's like one long story.
A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, Book 1)A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, Book 1) by Laurell K. Hamilton
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.65
Compelling story where the Fae live in our modern world. Lots of politics, intrigue and action. Interesting characters -- I especially like the Darkness and Killing Frost. This series needs to be read in order -- it's like one long story. These are on my re-read shelf.
Tempting Danger (The World of the Lupi, Book 1)Tempting Danger (The World of the Lupi, Book 1) by Eileen Wilks
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.46
Well-written paranormal series focused primarily on werewolves but also with other interesting characters like magic users. Main character is an FBI agent so the stories involve lots of mystery, suspense and action. The two main characters are one of my favorite heros/heroines in any story I've read. These are on my re-read shelf.
Vicious CircleVicious Circle by Linda Robertson
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.60
Strong, appealing lead character is a witch. Good supporting cast that includes werewolves, vamps and more. Lots of action and suspense as well as a bit of romance. Reminds me in style to the Cassie Palmer series by Karen Chance.
Kiss Of A Demon King (Immortals After Dark, Book 7)Kiss Of A Demon King (Immortals After Dark, Book 7) by Kresley Cole
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.67
Great paranormal romance series, containing vamps, werewolves, valkires, demons, witches, and more. These are on my re-read shelf. The earlier books have cheesy, lame covers. Don't let those throw you off. The books are good.
Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12)Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.99
This is my favorite book of the Dark Hunter series, which contains Atlantean and Greek gods, vamp hunters and shapeshifters. Acheron is an extremely interesting character who appears throughout the entire series. These are on my re-read shelf.
The Highlander's Touch (Highlander, Book 3)The Highlander's Touch (Highlander, Book 3) by Karen Marie Moning
Buy new: $7.50 / Used from: $2.25
Historic romance with druid magic and the Fae. Fun reads! Great summer reading. These are on my re-read shelf.
The Blood Books, Vol. 1 (Blood Price / Blood Trail)The Blood Books, Vol. 1 (Blood Price / Blood Trail) by Tanya Huff
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.99
Since the main character is an ex-cop turned private investigator, the stories contain a lot of mystery, suspense and action. If you watched the TV show, the story lines are a bit different. Personally I liked the books a bit better but the show was pretty good.
Blue Diablo: A Corine Solomon NovelBlue Diablo: A Corine Solomon Novel by Ann Aguirre
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.75
Appealing mix of action, mystery and suspense with a touch of romance. I liked the main characters and supporting cast, several of which had special powers. Will be one that I reread later! Look forward to the next book.
A Quick Bite (Argeneau Vampires, Book 1)A Quick Bite (Argeneau Vampires, Book 1) by Lynsay Sands
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.97
Hilarious vampire romance series! Read them in order because the characters in the first books appear in later books. Personally I liked the earlier Argeneau books that are focused on family members (with the funny match making mother) rather than the more recent Hunter novels.
High Stakes (Vegas Vampires, Book 1)High Stakes (Vegas Vampires, Book 1) by Erin McCarthy
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.31
Funny, engaging vampire romance series. Great summer beach reading.
Kiss of Midnight (The Midnight Breed, Book 1)Kiss of Midnight (The Midnight Breed, Book 1) by Lara Adrian
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.68
Vampire romance series with a lot of action. Similar in style to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
Jacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1)Jacob (The Nightwalkers, Book 1) by Jacquelyn Frank
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.96
Preternatural romance series contains shapeshifters, vamps, demons and magic users. Interesting characters and good action. Read in order because characters in early books appear in later ones. Book cover art is kind of lame -- don't let that put you off the books. There's also a spin off series...Shadowdwellers.
When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, Book 1)When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, Book 1) by Alexandra Ivy
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.25
Paranormal romance focused on vamps, magic users, and more. Love Styx and Viper!
Angels' BloodAngels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.55
Interesting new urban fantasy suspense series. The Guild hunter universe includes angels, vampires and human hunters. Liked the main characters and overall storyline.
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, Book 1)How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, Book 1) by Kerrelyn Sparks
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.00
Funny vampire romance series with appealing characters...enjoyable summer reading!
Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, Book 1)Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, Book 1) by Larissa Ione
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.10
Demon romance series with other interesting characters like vamps and werewolves. Read in order because characters in early books appear in later ones.
Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, Book 1)Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, Book 1) by G.A. Aiken
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.99
Entertaining dragon-shifter romance series. 'What a Dragon Should Know' was hilarious! Book covers are lame -- don't let that put you off.
Poison StudyPoison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $6.87
Good, hard-to-put-down series. The world and storyline were highly original. I liked the main character and supporting cast. There was a lot of intrigue, suspense, action, adventure and violence.
Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, Book 1)Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, Book 1) by Faith Hunter
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.21
Engrossing urban fantasy about a skinwalker who hunts rogue vampires. She is hired by the New Orleans vamp council to go after a rogue only to find out it is something more dangerous. Lots of action and intrigue.
Fangs for the Memories (The Young Brothers, Book 1)Fangs for the Memories (The Young Brothers, Book 1) by Kathy Love
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.99
Vampire romance series. Easy reads, good characters, interesting stories. I liked books 2, 3 & 4 better than book 1.
Kiss Me Forever/Love Me Forever (The Vampire Series, Books 1 & 2)Kiss Me Forever/Love Me Forever (The Vampire Series, Books 1 & 2) by Rosemary Laurey
Buy used from: $3.00
Entertaining vampire romance. Interesting characters, appealing storylines. Books 1 & 2 are sold as a set at a special low price.
The Vampire's Bride (Atlantis, Book 4)The Vampire's Bride (Atlantis, Book 4) by Gena Showalter
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.19
Entertaining preternatural romances. She has an Atantis series as well as a Lords of the Underworld series. The Vampire Bride was my favorite of the Atlantis series.
You Slay Me (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 1)You Slay Me (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 1) by Katie MacAlister
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.99
I liked the Dark Ones series and Aisley Gray series by Katie MacAlister. They were funny, light hearted reads. Didn't get into the Silver Dragons series as well.
Marked by Moonlight (Moon Chasers, Book 1)Marked by Moonlight (Moon Chasers, Book 1) by Sharie Kohler
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.35
Shapeshifter romance series. Fun reading!
Bond of Blood (Texas Vampires)Bond of Blood (Texas Vampires) by Diane Whiteside
Buy used from: $0.11
Mix of historical and present day vampire stories with action, intrigue and romance. I liked the main as well as supporting characters.
Demon Angel (The Guardians, Book 1)Demon Angel (The Guardians, Book 1) by Meljean Brook
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.87
Interesting supernatural romance series featuring demons, guardians/angels, vamps and more. Ignore the cheesy covers on the earlier books, they don't do the books justice.
Rosemary and Rue: An October Daye NovelRosemary and Rue: An October Daye Novel by Seanan McGuire
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.10
Good new addition to the dark urban fantasy genre, focused on the Fae. Lots of action, anguish, suspense and mystery. Original world and story.
Full Moon Rising (Riley Jensen, Guardian, Book 1)Full Moon Rising (Riley Jensen, Guardian, Book 1) by Keri Arthur
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.91
Pretty good werewolf and vamp romance series.
Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, Book 1)Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, Book 1) by Kim Harrison
Buy new: $15.80 / Used from: $11.54
Urban fantasy series with an original world. Contains witches, warlocks, pixies, vampires, werewolves and more.