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No one does amped up conflict and sparks-flying conflict like Kresley Cole. Seriously. If you aren’t already a fan of her Immortals After Dark series, you’re missing out. (The audiobooks are AH-MAZ-ING, too.) Luckily for all of you, I have two paperbacks of Wicked Abyss for lucky VBC readers. It’s a delicious book. So you’re welcome. Here’s the full blurb: This fairy tale doesn’t end with a kiss in this... 
Kresley Cole is a fan favorite with the VBC team. Her Immortals After Dark series is the longest running of her series, and it’s one that most paranormal romance readers would label as essential reading. Gallery Books decided it was time to start giving the series a facelift. So, we have new cover art for three of the books: A Hunger Like No Other, No Rest for the Wicked and Warlord Wants Forever. All... 
Dark Skye (Immortals After Dark #15) Kresley Cole Published: August 5, 2014 (Gallery Books) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Okay Immortals After Dark fans, this is a full-on, grab-the-tissues alert. Pre-Dark Skye, I had no idea what in the hell to expect out of a Vrekener. I mean,... 
A Note from Chelsea / VBC: All the suggested poolside reading lists we see online point to cheeky contemporary novels or lighthearted romps. Well, at VBC we know there are plenty of books featuring paranormal elements, badass heroines and sexy heroes that are perfect for reading out under the sun. So, of course, we’ve decided to do our own Beach Reads picks. Each Friday for the next several weeks, we’ll... 
MacReive (Immortals After Dark #13) Kresley Cole Published: July 2, 2013 (Gallery) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review contains no spoilers for MacRieve, it does reference events from previous Immortals After Dark novels. The bad thing about finishing a new Immortals After Dark book is that you know it will... 
Shadow’s Claim (The Dacians #1) Kresley Cole Published: Nov. 27, 2012 (Pocket) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Every paranormal hero has a moment where the reader realizes he is not going to be soon forgotten. A British vampire waving a half-breed away in a bar. Two vampires discussing the latest fashion trends with their human friend who happens to... 
And you thought these battles were difficult before. Two of the most ruthless of the vampires in the Alpha Showdown 2012 are pitted against one another in Round 10. Kresley Cole’s Lothaire managed to escape the silver stakes of Night Huntress’ Cat in his first battle, leaving him extra bloodthirsty. Nalini Singh’s Dmitri’s cunning helped him take crafty assassin Gin Blanco last round, but will he be able...
Round three of Alpha Showdown 2012 brings together our first vampire-on-vampire match. The ancient villain (and now quasi hero) Lothaire from Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark series against the Red Reaper, Cat, from Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series. Both have enhanced vampire skills. Hell, Cat sometimes has a heartbeat. Who is quick enough to stake the other? Your votes decide. Also, a quick... 
Lothaire (Immortals After Dark #12) Kresley Cole Published: Jan. 10, 2012 (Gallery) Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Reviewed by: Candace Rating (out of 5): 5 stars “You know I can do anything. Trust me?” “Can I?” “You alone can trust me.” I’ve read so many books in my life, it would be impossible to get anywhere near an accurate count. Every once in a while, I’ve been lucky enough to read a... 
Yesterday Kresley Cole’s latest Immortals After Dark book — the OMG-I-need-it-now Lothaire — hit stores. In celebration for the book so many have craved, she is doing a brief book tour. The first stop was on release day in Dallas. And, for you, I went. Kresley decided to bring along the cover model for Lothaire, Paul Marron. Now, I can’t say enough how much I love my husband or how hot he is, but I still... 
