I think you all know I have a weakness for shapeshifters and books set in New Orleans. When I stumbled across Moira Rogers' Crux, Book 1 of their Southern Arcana series, I was thrilled - this book had both! I read it (devoured it is probably more accurate) and have been hooked on Moira Rogers' books ever since. I also love their Red Rock Pass series, and read two of their unrelated short stories -Last Call-Kamikazee and Under the Magnolia - both were great. Something about their wolves draws me in, and their Southern Arcana wolves especially appeal to me. Maybe the fact that they live in New Orleans makes them seem a bit more "real". Do I imagine running into them during the course of my day? I'll never tell. These hot, sexy wolves are interesting to read and it's so easy to get lost in their magical world.
When I heard Crux was going to be available in print version, I was thrilled! I confess I don't usually re-read books on my kindle - I don't know why. Crux is a book I want to re-read, and now I have a copy on my shelf next to my bed :)
From the Author's website:
Jackson Holt makes a decent living as a private investigator in New Orleans, home of one of the largest underground supernatural populations in the United States. He and his partners have never met a case they couldn't crack...until a local bar owner asks him to do a little digging on her newest hire.
New Orleans is the fourth destination in as many months for Mackenzie Brooks, a woman on the run from a deranged stalker. After all, any man who shows up on her doorstep claiming to be her destined lover has more than a few screws loose. But crazy doesn't explain why he always finds her no matter how far she runs.
When her well-meaning boss puts a PI on her case, Mackenzie comes face to face with the incredible truth: magic is real, and whatever spell has kept her hidden and separate from the paranormal world is rapidly deteriorating.
With time running out, she has no choice but to trust Jackson as he struggles to uncover the truth of her past-and her destiny.
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I have heard great things about this author but have not yet gotten to read any of her books.
ReplyDeletePlease count me in! I would love to read this book.
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ReplyDeleteI have discovered DOZENS of great authors from blogging! Authors like Jeaniene Frost, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, Lora Leigh and Karen Marie Moning to name a few whom I read faithfully.
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I am reading Crux #1 right now! (recommended by you... and every other blogger I follow. Yeah, I'm behind the times).
ReplyDeleteI was going to start with the 'Red Rock Pass' series, but then I worried that Rogers's 'universe' was established in the Crux books, so now I'm starting with those two first. I'm only one chapter in, but already Mackenzie has me intrigued...
I've tweeted about the contest!
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You're button has been on my blog for ages!
And I've never read Crux even though I've heard good things about it.
And, I've received most of my book recommendations from Twitter/Blogs/Etc. Too many to mention but here are a few.
Lisa Valdez (Passion and Patience)
Chloe Niell
Shiloh Walker
Great contest!
Yayay Patti is still partying!!!!!
ReplyDelete1+ OKay... I looked for this series at BAM when we met and could not find it... I even took the little postcard to keep with me to remind me I wanted this one!!!
SO... The one author that I found through blogging and have hailed ever since.... Joey W Hill!!!
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I actually discovered Jaci Burton through a blog. So glad I did!
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I'm always looking for new authors and series to read, sounds good! tWarner419@aol.com
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ReplyDeletePatricia Briggs for instance, would never have heard of her otherwise. Neither Rachel Vincent, Lydia Dare and the list goes on and on
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Sounds like a great read.
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No need to enter me, I already have Crux on my ereader. I'm just here to squee along with the party girl ;)
ReplyDeleteI discovered Beth Kery through a blog.
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Hey Patti:
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great read! Thanks so much for the giveaway. Um, I discovered Claire Thompson, Anne Rainey, Shiloh Walker, Lilly Feisty, and many more all through blogging. (My mountainous TBR proves it).
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I actually discovered Moira Rogers through blogging. Never even heard of them until I saw a picture of one of their book covers on a blog. LOVE their books now.
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Crap, also forgot to mention I have your button on my blog and I'm a follower!
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I discovered Carolyn Brown, Delilah Devlin, Beth Kery ,Maya Banks, Beth Williamson and numerous others through blogs.
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Oh...there are so many authors I've discovered through blogging...Cynthia Eden is one that comes to mind.
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Count me in for this awesome giveaway...I'm a huge fan of Moira Rogers.
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I have discovered so many authors through blogging. But the one that comes to mind is Suzanne Collins.
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Through blogging I discovered Maya Banks and all her fabulous books I'm hooked on now!
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One of the authors I've discovered is Chloe Neill! She's one of my favorites :)
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I love thease types of book.Through bloging i have found many author one of them is Yasmine Galenorn
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I've discovered so many, but most specifically Megan Hart! She is at the top of my list right now!
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Wow, so many new ones, here are just a few
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Moira Rogers
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Jeri Smith Ready. And she's awesome. Plus the Deadline Dames!
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There are so many authors, but the one that really caught my attention is Michelle Rowen with The Demon in Me.
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All international authors that weren't translated in my country. Among them is Patricia Batta and can't hardly wait to read What Did You Do Before Dying?
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I have found so many great authors through blogs. Lynda Coker, Lisa Dale, Vivian Arend, Sandra Sookoo, Delilah Devlin, many more. These ladies stand out cause they have always been wonderful to blog with.
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Jeri Smith-Ready ! oh, i love her WVMP series :)
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I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI've discovered Michelle Rowen and I think her work is magnificently captivating and engaging.
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I discovered Ilona Andrews, who is now one of my favourite authors ever - i love the internet!
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I have discovered so many but the one who made the greatest impression is Leanna Renee Hieber.
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The last author I discovered was Carlos Ruiz Zafon, who is a fantastic Spanish author whose books are now being translated into English.
ReplyDeleteI first heard of him on Pat's Fantasy Hotlist.
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actually as trite as it may seem Moria Rogers is an author I discovered via blogs.
ReplyDeleteI´ve discovered the awesome Skylar White through blogging. I guess I wouldn´t have heard about "and falling, fly" otherwise.
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I´ve discovered the awesome Skylar White through blogging. I guess I wouldn´t have heard about "and falling, fly" otherwise.
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I have discovered Elizabeth Naughton and Deidre Knight through blogging.
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i hear about authors on blogs all the time...three of the most recent for me are sonya bateman, gail carriger, and e.j. copperman. and i'm sure i'll find lots more! :)
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J.R Ward!
ReplyDeleteI had heard so many great things about her BDB series and when I bought them i loved them too!
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I recovered a new author of urban fantasy a few weeks back named Bernita Harris. I highly recommend her debut novel.
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There are so many great new authors I've discovered through blogging! Just a few, my top favourites: Sonya Bateman, Gini Koch, Ilona Andrews and Laura Bickle.
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Thanks for this giveaway! :-)
Great contest! I discovered Nalini Singh, Karen Marie Moning and Moira Rogers :)
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I discovered JR Ward. Need I say more? Gosh, so many others too...another fave of mine is Larissa Ione.
ReplyDeleteI need to win this ok? I've been on a Moira Rogers kick this week starting with Cry Sanctuary and I cannot get enought, it's crack and I have to WIN THIS! Ok...I lost it for a bit. Moving on...great contest, Patti! :)
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I discovered Sarah Ockler!
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Quite a lot in the last year or so, but my favourite find is probably Carrie Ryan - read and loved the Forest of Hands and Teeth after seeing it mentioned in a few places, and then won a copy of the Dead Tossed Waves on another blog!
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Contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered!
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