Halloween Seduction Blog Hop
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THE HALLOWEEN SEDUCTION GIVEAWAY HOP!
Welcome to my blog! I am a paranormal and historical romance author, so Halloween is right up my alley! I want to talk about vampires today. Why? They’re EVERYWHERE! Books, movies, TV shows, songs. Want to sex-up your story? Add a vampire. That seems to be the trend. And their fans are everywhere, so why not? Hell, I’m guilty of this too.
Even though vamps are everywhere, writers/producers/creative thinkers seem to want to try something different with their versions. In the movie Underworld, we have black leather, icy-blue eyes, and an organized society. In Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse series (or True Blood for those diehard TV series fans), we have vampires with southern drawls, fangs in the front teeth, the ability to run like The Flash, and synthetic blood. And in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight saga, we have–well–teenagers, no fangs, vegetarians vamps, select powers, and sparkly skin.
The list goes on and on. Anne Rice–sophisticated vamps with feelings. Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter series–badass protectors of the night mixed with Greek mythology. Okay, I can go on forever. You get the point. Since vampires are done so much, giving them different attributes is a way to keep people interested.
Remember before when I said I was guilty in this too? Well, my debut paranormal romance, His Haven (Redemption Series, Book 1), also has vampires. And yes, I tried to change it up too, but I went more of the Anne Rice route. My vampires are set in Victorian
England (when the vampire lore exploded), and when their adrenaline spikes–whether from anger, hunger, or the chase–their eyes are engulfed by blackness. No irises, no whites. The pupils swallow the entire eye in black. Their fangs also descend. They are hidden in their gums otherwise. The older a vampire is, the less in touch with humanity he is (makes sense, right?). My main male in His Haven, Avrum Brenin, was turned about a year ago, so he is more “human” than say his friend, Lysander Douay, who was turned at the beginning of the 17th century. Avurm makes mistakes, he is compassionate, and he is eager to do the right thing. Most of all, he is determined to not become a monster, vampire or not.
How to kill them? Sun, decapitation, or destroy the heart. Not just a stake through. Eating? They can eat normal food. That satisfies their human side, their bodily needs. But blood is needed for their immortal side. It is a separate craving and need. Older vampires can go a while without human food because they are losing that part of them. Younger vampires need both more often.
Hopefully, I have you interested now!
HIS HAVEN
The Redemption Series: Book 1
Ignorance isn’t always bliss…
Handsome and diligent Avrum Brenin should have died in the fire with his mother and older brother. Instead, he is saved by the powerful and wealthy immortal, Lord Henri. Placed under his care, Avrum shares in his world of endless splendors. He must do one thing in return—look after Haven, a human and Lord Henri’s newest rescue.
The simple task prove
s to be more complicated than it seems. Haven is disobedient, ungrateful, and hostile, yet she is beautiful and mystifying at the same time. One night, when Avrum stumbles across Haven barely clothed and bound at the wrists, the world he has trusted in unravels before his eyes. He soon discovers that no one—from Lord Henri and Haven to his closest friend, Lysander—are who they seem to be.
Now faced with the truth, will Avrum choose to surrender to the man who rescued him, or will he have the courage to save the woman who captivated him?
His Haven is available now in ebook and paperback formats!
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Blog Hop Giveaway
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2nd Place Prize: E-copy of Eternal Flame by Valerie Twombly
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One winner will be chosen at the end of the hop and will win a handmade His Haven keychain!
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TO ENTER: COMMENT ON THIS BLOG POST AND ANSWER THE QUESTION:
What is your favorite “type” of vampire and why? Feel free to use other popular versions or create your own!
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The winner is…. Robin Malone! Check your email!
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~H.A.B.
18 Responses
Honestly, I don’t have a favorite type, except to say I like the ones who can kick some butt without blinking an eye but who love with all their un-beating heart.. I love all the popular series(Midnight Breeds, Night Huntress, Southern Vampire Series, etc.) but I love them because they’re each different and unique in their own right. I’ve never been too into Anne Rice’s, just because hers are too dark for my tastes. They seem to lose the romantic and human qualities I look for in vampire books. I’m always looking for something different though. Recently I discovered Renea Mason’s “Symphony of Light and Winter” and immediately fell in love. It was different. Now, thanks to this blog hop, I’ve discovered you, so I’ll have to check your books out as well!! ♥ ~Robin (tweetyiniowa at yahoo dot com)
yes I used to like to read true blood series but the last three books were awful and i discovered
Kathi S Barton Aaron’s Kiss series it’s really good plus also I will be looking your book also ..
looking forward to read something by you , Denise
denisek319@yahoo.com
Cool one..
I really liked Drusilla in Buffy. Not so much her wimpy self earlier in the show, but the way she looked. Good taste 🙂 I also really liked Claire Miller in the Warm Delicacy series. Still seems very human, except she needs blood. And in that world, they prep blood dishes. Sometimes it’s straight blood in glasses or from the source, other times, they throw in herbs and such. Kinda cool.
Don’t have a fav kind of vampire; don’t know what other kinds there are
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
I love ’em all…..I enjoy seeing what “spin” on the vampire mythology authors use.
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
I love them all, they all have something about them that makes me love them so. If they were all the same I would be bored. But then I have loved vampires since before I could say the word. Happy Halloween! Thanks for sharing the hop and the giveaway. evamillien at gmail dot com
I love the good/bad vampire like Stefan from the Vampire Diaries!
makeighleekyleigh at yahoo dot com
I love them all!
Spike from Buffy is one of my favorites.
Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Halloween!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
First ones, I ever read about were the Anne Rice vampires, enjoyed reading the Sookie books, and watching True Blood, but I think my favorite are the ones I encountered first.
skpetal at hotmail dot com
My favorite type of vampires are the protective and loyal ones because they show their chosen lady just how special they are.
jmesparza821 at gmail dot com
I like most all vampires, but I think one of my favorites would have to be the Carpathians from Christine Feehan’s Dark series .
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
Margaret (at) montalbano (dot) net
I dont think i truly have a specific type of vampire i like. He can be sexy and lonely…..hot and determined….or just plain bad!
angelheart618@gmail.com
with me reading like i do the vamp come in owmen forms and then in men but they can be were or even yourneighbor me ilike them all
I like the Vamps in the BDB series. They are huge and drink blood from female vampires for nutrients. Also, they eat people food!
Thanks for the giveaway!
mestith at gmail dot com
I like the bad boy ones like on The Originals.
Thanks for the great post and giveaway! Happy Halloween!!!
kac_030 at yahoo dot com
I love the hot secy vampires that a lot of authors write about these days.
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER. A winner will be picked today from random.org and posted here tomorrow! Make sure to stop back to see if you’ve won! A BIG thank you to everyone who participated! Hopefully I’ll see you back here soon 😉
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