…of great stories, that is!
But first–I’m just back from St. Louis and I apologize for not blogging last week. I thought I had all the laundry, packing, etc, under control, but not only did I forget to blog on Wednesday, I also neglected to remind my daughter to make sure her father took her to Art Class on Thursday. Hmmm…think maybe I was a little anxious to get out of town? St. Louis was fabulous. What a spectacular city!
And let me tell you, I don’t think there could be friendlier people anywhere in the world than Missouri. Not just in the hotel–everywhere you went. I mean, it was startling to me, who lives in the fairly friendly state of Florida. The New Yorkers must have been freaking out. No matter where you went, people said, “Hello. How are you?” Even if you were just walking down the street. I noticed it everywhere.
We went on a ghost tour in St. Charles too that was very cool. My roomie, Diana Peterfreund, got some amazing pictures of orbs. I hope she posts them on her blog soon. We had one run in with a ghost…though our ghost tour guide, a paranormal researcher, is also a magician, so I suppose he might have been playing a trick on us. But if he did, it was a good one.
…but now back to the original topic of this post.
I went to St. Louis to attend the annual conference of Novelists, Inc, which is an organization for multi-published authors. I made a lot of new friends, went to workshops (something I never do anymore at RWA), ate good food, partook of the hotel’s amazing 3 FREE DRINKS at Happy Hour and stayed up way too late every night. But when I did attend workshops one theme came through over and over.
You’ve gotta have your peeps.
Tami Hoag called them her “posse.” Catherine Coulter and Kay Hooper consider them their “divas.” I call them my “plotmonkeys” 
in addition to the extended circle of friends I keep close by, who support me in my life and my career–fellow writers who “get” what we go through on a daily, if not hour-by-hour (thanks, Twitter) basis.
These are the friends who I am genuinely THRILLED for when they hit the big time, when their hard work and tireless persistence pay off and they reach levels of success that some of us are still working toward. Two such friends have a book out this week and I’m not only hear to talk about it today, but to give away a free copy, thanks to the generous authors–KRESLEY COLE and GENA SHOWALTER!
Their new book, a hardcover entitled THE DEEP KISS OF WINTER, comes out next Tuesday. (Is that cover hot or what?) I’ve known Gena and Kresley for quite a while and they are incredibly generous, fun women. If you want to laugh until you bust a gut, these are the girls to hang out with. I know. I think my gut is still recovering from the last time. I have watched both of these authors rise up the bestseller lists and I could not be happier for them. Gena’s book, OH MY GOTH, is one of my all-time favorite YA novels of all time and if you haven’t read Kresley’s KISS OF THE DEMON KING, what are you waiting for? The book is one long, amazing love scene. I swear to you! Awesome plot, fabulous characters and sexual tension that simply does. not. quit.
When I learned that Gena and Kresley had a book coming out together, I have to admit that I got all warm inside. It’s one thing to be in a collection with fellow writers you respect, but to be in a collection with genuine friends is a rare and valuable treat. Kresley and Gena are best buds, so I know the joy they must be feeling as the book hits stores and they embark on a book tour together. (Check out dates to see if they are coming near you…they’re coming near me. Yeah!)
Leslie and I have a book out next month together, as you jungle regulars well know. Working with Leslie was an absolute treat…I’d love to do it again! Leslie and I just mailed out all the books we gave away here in the last few weeks and I can’t WAIT to hear what people think of the book! (Insert me biting nails here!)
But to celebrate the release of Gena and Kresley’s book, they’ve given me a copy to gift to a poster here at Plotmonkeys. Winner will be announced Friday! Just post if you’ve read Gena and/or Kresley before, what’s your favorite book or why you’d like to try them and you’re entered to win!
And speaking of winners…I’ll also announce the winners of the Hank Phillipi Ryan contest on Friday, too. Yes, I’m behind!
Oh, and because this is utterly priceless:
By all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold nearly thirty books to three publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, spoiled dachshund, enormous guinea pig and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.
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I have not read either author and would like to try Deep Kiss in Winter because that cover is HOT HOT HOT.
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I have the first book in Gena’s Lords of the Underworld series and recently started Kresley’s series and love it. These ladies are amazing writers. Just wish I had more time to read!
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I always like to try new authors (then, I end up buying all of their backlists :)). I think I have read a NASCAR book by Gena, but I am not sure :).
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I probably watch that Author Talk at least once a week. Just makes me smile :)
Pat — I feel the same about the cover! Wanted to kiss my editor when she sent it to me.
Stacy — hope you enjoy! And Kresley is the best, isn’t she?
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OMG!! when i read kiss of a demon king, i got to the end and when Nix mentioned the hot dudes in budapest i FREAKED OUT! i couldnt wait! i remember just saying OMG OMG! and my husband was like WHAT?! and i gave him a short run down and he just shook his head… lol… but i am really anxious to read it! gena and kresley are two of my three favs (the other is the wonderful KMM) and when i get my tax return i am going to be buying SOOO many books that i have on my list…. ::jumps up and down excitedly:: thanks gena and kresley for making DKoW and making my day!
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Um, yeah. I’ve read both authors. Gena is one of my most favorite authors! Kresley is good, too. :)
I love Gena’s Atlantis series. The Vampire’s Bride (Atlantis, Book 4) is my favorite. :)
I can’t pick a favorite Kresley book though. Her Kresley Cole Immortals After Dark series is awesome.
I would love to win a copy of Deep Kiss of Winter!
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Awsome give-a-way!!!!!!
I am currently reading Gena Showalter’s latest Lords of the Underworld book, Darkest Whisper and it is like a big reunion for me as I haven’t read a Lord book in awhile. I absolutely, positively, 100% LOVE kresley cole, she is the reason I read paranormals today and will continue to be one of my favorite authors. I have been checking out her website and chat room constantly to get updates on the new book and see if I can get a preview for her next one coming out in Feb Pleasure of a Dark Prince. If you have never read either of these authors than you are in for a big treat! I am currently on count down for her latest book and am so upset with amazon that they are not offering this book in Kindle 
My favorite Lords book is The Darkest Night and my favorite IAD book is A hunger like no other, but I have yet to read a book by either author that I did not devour in one day and smile all the way through it 
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I have read some of Gena’s Lords of the Underworld series and enjoyed them.
I have read several of Kresley’s books and enjoyed them all.
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Awsome give-a-way!!!!!!
I am currently reading Gena Showalter’s latest Lords of the Underworld book, Darkest Whisper and it is like a big reunion for me as I haven’t read a Lord book in awhile. I can’t wait for Aeron’s and Paris’s books to come out as the tormented ones always fall the hardest 
I absolutely, positively, 100% LOVE kresley cole, she was the first paranormal author I ever read and will continue to be one of my favorite. I have been checking out her website and chat room constantly to get updates on the new book and see if I can get a preview for her next one coming out in Feb Pleasure of a Dark Prince. If you have never read either of these authors than you are in for a big treat! I am currently on count down for her latest book and am so upset with amazon that they are not offering this book in Kindle 
My favorite Lords book is The Darkest Night and my favorite IAD book is A hunger like no other, but I have yet to read a book by either author that I did not devour in one day and smile all the way through it 
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I have read Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole but I love Gena’s “Darkest Night” favorite book in the Underworld series.
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I have every book of both of these amazing authors! I LOVE all of their book and I can’t pick just one, sorry but I can’t…lol. Can’t wait to read “Deep Kiss of Winter” I am drooling for it!!
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I love Kresley’s A HUNGER LIKE NO OTHER like OMG! I love that book! AND Gena’s PLAYING WITH FIRE is awesome! I love both these ladies’ books!
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I have read both and they are both amazing authors!! I think Intertwined by Gena is my favorite.
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I love Gena Showalter. Hearts of Atlantis is my very favorite. She also writes some great romantic comedy.
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Gena and Kresley are like my total woman crushes. I was like Sarah P…..once I read one of the books I had to go out a buy the whole series. Really more like I’m trying to get my greedy little hands on all they have ever written.
I have all of Kresley Cole’s and my favorite IAD is No Rest for the Wicked simply because of the VIRGIN VAMPIRE……..nuf said. Do what you could teach him?!!!!
I have most of Gena Showalter’s books and my fav LOTU book so far is The Kiss….There’s just somethang bout a scarred man!! And his name……Lucien….sigh, sigh.
I just love the idea of these two authors getting together and maybe writing a book to intergrate all these characters together. I get all tingle and warm inside just thinking about it, ya know.
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Gena is my favority author. I love her Lords series especially The Darkest Kiss! I also love Seduce the Night and The Pleasure Slave! I’m reading Intertwined now!
I haven’t read any Kresley Cole but Gena and everyone raves so much about her. I would love the opportunity to read her stories! Thanks.
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Wow! I love that cover. Too Hot. Julie, glad to hear you had such a great time in St. Lois.
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I am so excited about A Deep Kiss Of Winter. I love both Gena and Kresley, they are both on the top of my favorites list. My fav books by the girls is The Darkest Pleasure by Gena and A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley.
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Gena. Cracks. Me. Up. So does Jill Monroe, her partner in Author Talk crime. These two marvelous ladies are members of the OKRWA. Am I embarrassed to say I haven’t read Gena’s books?
I have some of her back list in my ginormous TBR pile but none of the new stuff. I need about six months to do nothing but readreadreadread all the books I want to read to get caught up. And then start on the NEW TBR pile that’s accumulating in my Wish List, starting with this one! (I haven’t read Kresley, either. Yeah. Yeah. SHE’S on the Wish List, too.)
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I love both authors! I have so many of their books and I think tehir writing is fantabulous! My favorite (this is very difficult) would have to be Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night by Kresley Cole.
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I must live under a cave or something because I never heard of these authors before. I apologize to the authors and just reading everyones comments, sounds like these authors are awesome! Please enter my name in the contest.
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Hi that video was very funny. I loved when Gena delivered the book!
I have read some of Gena’s books. I don’t think I have ever read Kresley’s.
I know shame on me. Geech I can’t read them all, hmmmm or can I?
I just finished Cindy Gerard’s new Feel the Heat and Rocki St. Claire’s Make her
Pay. Both of these books are excellent reads. The point is, I now read both
these authors because of the Plotmonkeys.
Did I mention I am so addicted that I had to buy every book of theirs I could.
Okay, so if I win, I will have to buy and read all Gena’s and Kresley’s back lists.
My favorite Showalter book is: Darkest Night so far!
It surewouldbe nice to win. Good Luck everyone!
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I read Gena and Kresley’s books. They are MUST Read authors! Both have such vivid imaginations and just draw you into the pages. I’ve come to love characters from several of their series. I think Gena’s Alien series is my favorite as there is so much inter-species relations but basically, it all comes down to the heart & soul. And I love Kresley’s After Dark series – those boys are mmmmm and I just get so sappy for them when they finally meet their mate.
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These both would be new authors for me, love the cover!
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Gena Showalter is one of my fave authors. I just finished Intertwined and loved it!
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LOL
Okay, the video was hilarious!
I must admit I’ve never read either of these authors.
I know, my bad.
Consequently, I would love to win the book!
Have a wonderful day all,
Cher
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i cannot wait for this book!
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Both authors top my favorites list! My favorite book from Gena is The Darkest Whisper and Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night is my favorite IAD novel. I can’t wait to read Deep Kiss of Winter!
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I have read all of the Lords of the Underworld and most of the Alien Huntress series. Love them. I also have a couple of Kresley Cole’s books. I am so excited that this book has stories from both of them. Can’t wait to read it!
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I love the writing of both Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter. I’ve read all of the Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole. Such a wonderful series!! I also love Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld Series. I can’t possibly pick a favorite book. I liked all the books in both series. :)
My TBR includes Ms. Showalter’s Alien Huntress and Atlantis books and Ms. Cole’s MacCarrick Brothers series.
I’m really looking forward to reading Deep Kiss of Winter!
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I have read more Kresley Cole books than Showalter but my favorite is Cole’s Dark Needs At Night’s Edge
The whole IAD series has been a hit with me but this one was my perfect 5 star book for me 
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I am a huge fan of both Gena and Kresley!! Fav books by Gena, it’s a toss up between The Darkest Pleasure and Jewel of Atlantis. Fav book by Kresley, definitely Dark Needs At Night’s Edge. However, Dark Desires After Dusk and A Hunger Like No Other are a close second and third.
The reason I love both women so much as authors is because they have pushed passed all taboo boundaries. Some of my own personal wickedest and darkest desires were brought to life through their books!
I could go on and on about them, but I’ll contain myself lol I’m so glad that they’re releasing a coupling book :)
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Welcome back, Julie! It sounds like you had a great time!
What a cute video
I have yet to read anything by Kresley Cole…yet! But I absolutely love “Catch a Mate” by Gena Showalter. I can’t even recall how many times I’ve reread that book.
Have a great day!
<3 J
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Asking me to pick a favorite Gena book is like asking the irresistible force to move the immovable object.
But if I have to, it would be the Nymph King. It was the first I read and there is something special about your first.
And Gena looks amazing in her red evening gown she wore to the RITAs.
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Hi….I love Gena’s books, I thought Seduce the Darkness would be my all-time favorite but just about a week ago, I started the LOTU series and ohhhhhh, LOVE! Right now, I’m finishing up on Lucien and Anya’s story and waiting patiently for Reyes/Danikas’ book to arrive by mail. I’m hooked!
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I have not had the pleasure of reading anything from Gena or Kresley yet. But after your praise I definitely have to look into trying some of their books!
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My favorite Gena Showalter book would have be Savor Me Slowly because I just love Jaxon and Mishka…and I have never read Kresley so I would love to get my hands on one of her books.
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Hi I’m heather and so far I’ve read all of Kresley’s immortals after dark books and as for gena, I’ve read her entire atlantis series, the LOTU series and I’ve just started on her alien huntress books. I love love love their books! My favorit KC book is probably wicked deeds on a winter’s night and in the Lords of the underworld the darkest whisper is my favorite! I’ve re-read most of KC’s books several times and the same for gena…Ok I admit I might be a little addicted but who’s watching? I love their writing style and how well they warm me to each character…oh and their wicked sense of humor!
These ladies rock!!!
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I absolutely LOVE these ladies! Each one of their books go on my “keep forever” shelf- it doesn’t matter what genre it is, I will pick it up. I even called my younger sister and told her to try Intertwined. She just started the paranormal reading and I thought this might turn her on to a new author. I have been waiting for Deep Kiss of Winter and I cannot wait to read it.
Julie- I just started reading More Blazing Bedtime Stories this morning and it rocks!! No need to bite nails! I really hope you and Leslie do more together.
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I have not read their books before but I love trying new authors to me! Thanks for the chance to win one of their books!
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Yes, I read Gena’s The Darkest Night – and that was before I’d read JR Ward or Sherrilyn Kenyon and was familiar with that whole continuing theme. I like her play on Pandora’s box, thought it was clever.
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Thanks so much, guys!! My head is getting bigger LOL
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I have read both authors and they are both my favorites!
I love Gena’s Alien Huntress series and “Awaken Me Darkly” (Alien Huntress Book 1) is my favorite.
I love Kresley’s IAD series and my favorite is “Kiss of the Demon King”.
Awesome contest and good luck everyone!
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I’ve never read a book by either of them, But I’ve read rave reviews about their books. Would love to see what the hype is about.
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Both of these ladies are fantastic!!! I have every book they’ve ever published and have been waiting for the release of Deep Kiss of Winter. Can hardly wait to read this one!!!
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I can’t decide which book is my favorite in the Immortals After Dark series, I’ve enjoyed them all.
I gotta admit I’ve only read the Mysteria novellas from Gena Showalter, although I’ve had her books on my wishlist for a long time.
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I haven’t had the pleasure of reading either of these authors, but it sounds like my TBR pile is about to grow…again.
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OMG!
I love both of them, all the IAD books are great, but I think A Hunger Like no Other and Dark Desires After Dusk are my favorites. From Gena? All four Lords of the Underworld are A+.
Kisses from Porto Alegre – Brasil
Dani
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Hi ladies! I have read, no _devoured_ both Gena and Kresley’s work! Gena’s Lords of the Underworld series totally rocked my world, I thoroughly enjoyed Animal Instincts and Catch A Mate, Love the Alien Huntress series, and Heart of the Dragon is sitting on my shelf as I am gearing up to try the Atlantis series! Gena rocks!!!
Kresley – happy sigh – to this day, A Hunger Like No Other may be the hottest opening scene I have ever read! And the rest of the Immortals After Dark series — yummilicious!
To have them together … AWESOME!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Hi Julie,
First my copy of More Blazing Bedtime Stories arrived today. Thanks so much to you & Leslie for the book & for both of you for signing it. I’m looking forward to reading it. I have no doubt that I will enjoy it.
I don’t recall reading either of these two authors though I may have read a book by Gena, just not sure without going back through my lists! Whoever wins the books will be thrilled. The Plotmonkeys & their friends are all very generous.
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Welcome back! We’ve missed you!
I am glad my fellow Missourians treated you kindly. I haven’t had the pleasure to read anything from either author. I would love to see their work! 
So count me in! 
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I would love to give Gina/Kresley a try!
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Have to say the video is stunning – one sits in a stunned state, until the
giggles hit you and you can’t stop! That “delivery!” Loved it !
I’ve not read either Gena or Kresley, but I would enjoy trying one of their
“creations!”
Pat Cochran
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Welcome, Gena and Kresley! I’ve been out ALL day and just now got to check in. Happy to have you in the Jungle!
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I haven’t read either author yet. I do have several of Gena’s books in my TBR pile.
That cover is amazingly hot!!
I’d love a chance to win Deep Kiss in Winter.
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I’m afraid I haven’t read either author’s books but I definitely have heard good things about them so it’s about time!!!!!
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I’ve read both Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter, and I absolutely LOVE them!
My favorite Gena book is…. The Darkest Night
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My favorite Kresley book is…. Kiss of a Demon King
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Hey Jules, welcome back. I am so glad you had so much fun in Missouri. I actually have a student on dorm who is from there, and he is very polite. He prides himself on being from there.
I love Gena’s stuff. I really haven’t read Kresley Cole yet, but I know that they are best buds. I hang out on Gena’s blog a lot too, although I haven’t been there much lately. Really need to remedy that. I would love to be in the running for this book. My fav book of Gena’s is “Catch A Mate” and I love her Lord of the Underworld series. I have been pimping her YA books too. She is amazing! I love her voice, and it was because of her visit here to the jungle many moons ago that I was able to find her. Thanks for that monkeys. She is definitely an auto-buy for me.
I have seen this particular AT video and I loved it then. Thanks for sharing it here and giving us some more laughs. Gena and Jill together are so funny.
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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Am I excited about this book? Does a Lord of the Underworld ooze sex until I’m fanning myself with the book? Are demon kings sexy as all get out? A resounding YES! I have read all of Kresley Cole’s books and most of Gena Showalter’s books, and I. can’t. wait. until my book arrives in the mail. But, if you see fit to pass a signed copy in my direction, you won’t hear a single complaint from me.
Thanks for all the many enjoyable hours.
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I can’t really name one book in particular, but I love Gena’s Alien Huntress series and I absolutely love all of Kresley’s IAD books. I can’t pick just one! Please don’t ask me to ** LOL **
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Oh, I ADORE Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole’s books! My favorite by Gena is ‘The Nymph King’ and by Kresley ‘A Hunger Like no Other’ Both brilliant authors, so excited about this book!
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I have read a number of books from Gena Showalter, though not Oh My Goth. I may have to pick it up now. However, I can’t pick just one of her books as my favorite. I’m absolutely loving her Lords of the Underworld series. It’s amazing the way she’s played with mythology and come up with such w great overall plot and fabulous characters.
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Oh my gosh…Gena and Kresley are the best. Their books are awesome. I love Kresley’s IAD series. Those women, especially Nix, are to cool. And Gena has a nack with those Lords of the Underworld men. And I also love her Alien Huntress series. They are two of my all-time favorite authors. Way to go girls!!!
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I love both Gena and Kresley’s books, they’re both fabulous authors. It’s too hard to pick a favorite, I love them all.
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I’m a Kresley and Gena junkie! I’ve read all of both author’s books, but I gotta say Kresley rocks with “A Hunger Like No Other”! Gena runs a cool second with The Pleasure Slave…
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Hi Julie! Glad you had such a good time at the conference! I’ve always wanted to go to St. Louis. :)
As for Gena and Kresley… I’ve read all of Kresley’s IAD series – love it. And… :X I’ve had some of Gena’s books on my TBR forever -I’m just swamped.
Heh – and I love the Author Talk interviews!
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I LOVE Kresley Cole !!!!
I have most of her books. I have read at least one of Gena’s just can’t remember which ones! :*&#!:
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I’ve read just about all of both Gena and Kresley’s books…and there’s absolutely no way that I could pick a favorite! Each time I read one of their books, as soon as I’m done, I’m on the website trying to figure out how long it’s gonna be before the next one comes out lol. I’ve been waiting for Deep Kiss for what seems like forever and I’d love to win a copy!
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I’ve read quite a few of Gena’s books and especially enjoy the “Alien Huntress” series. I have a few of Kresley’s TBR and have heard nothing good things about them.
Thanks for the great contest!
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Julie,
Stop biting your nails–More Blazing Bedtime Stories was great. Into the Woods and Once upon a Mattress were both fun reads. Thank you again for having the contest and taking the time to sign the book. (Leslie, too.) Will definitely go on my shelf of books that I’ll read again.
Many thanks,
Ellen :)
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I read Kresley’s book Captain of all Pleasures years ago.
I didn’t realize she was writing paranormal books.
I would love to try one of those sometime.
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I have not had the chance to read either author. But Gena’s books have been on my wishlist for a while now and this looks like a great one to read to introduce to their works.
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I love Gena and Kresley. I bought Playing Easy To Get and loved IAD. Then I bought A Hungar Like No Other and couldn’t wait to read the next one. I have all of Kresley’s books and I have a favorite in each series. Kiss Of The Demon King and If You Dare are my tops. Gena is another auto-buy for me. I love her books and recommend them to all my friends. I feel the same that there is a favorite in each series for me. I would have to say The Darkest Night is my tops.
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I’ve read one of Gena’s, but nearly all of Kresley’s “Immortals After Dark” series, the first one being Dark Desires After Dusk and my reigning favorite.
You can imagine my dismay when I realized that it was part of a series; of course I would have to obtain the others!
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Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole. My favorite authors.
I love the monkey :]
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I have Kresley in my to be read pile, but I am really looking forward to reading her as I have heard such great things about her. I have read Gena and I love her! Her Demons of the Underworld rock!! I have also read some of her young adult books.
I would love to be entered.
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I’ve read books by both ladies and love them. The first book of Gena’s that I read was The Pleasure Slave it was so good. I love her Lords of the Underworld series each one is so hot but I think The Darkest Night was the best. Kresley’s Immortals After Dark series is so good too it was hard to chose my favorite I think each one is so good when I’m reading it and that it’s better than the last one and they can’t get any better but every time she proves me wrong if I had to chose one I think it would be Kiss of a Demon King. If you’ve not read their books you need to you won’t be disappointed.
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I love both of these authors! They are definitely on my auto-buy list. My favorite Kresley Cole book is Dark Desires After Dusk and my favorite Gena Showalter is Seduce the Darkness. I would love, love, love to win this book.
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As much as I read I have never read anything from either of these authors. I would love to win a copy of their new book!!! I guess either way I’ll have to look into their past works too. Luv these contests!!
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I have not read either authors before but judging from the cover of the book, I would so love toooo!!!
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Unfortunately, I haven’t read their books.
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I’m a total Gena Showalter fangirl. I so love her books. One of my all-time favorite books is Playing with fire. And Kresley’s IAD series is just perfect. I love this world and Nix just totally rocks. Can’t wait to get my hands on this book. The cover is so great!
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I’ve read all the IAD books, and my favorite is… …how am I supposed to pick a fave? I love them all in different ways! Moar, plz, soonest!
As for Gena’s books, for now I’ve only read Catch a Mate, which I loved. I’m going to get started on the LotU series soon and am totally looking forward to it. Also, looking forward to Oh My Goth!
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I absolutely love both Gena’s and Kresley’s books! I’ve read and re-read both author’s series (all of them!) over and over! I CANNOT wait to get this book! I love how they both seem to be tying their books together even! The fact that Kresley’s Nix wants to go see what’s happening with Gena’s Lords… I LOVE IT! I love Gena’s Atlantis series…I really think that the Dragon Darius is HAWT!! Thanks girls for writing such spectacular books! :O)
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Hi all! Just agreeing about the need for peeps–and there are wonderful ones here in the jungle. Thanks for hanging out with me..
ANd can’t wait tfor the winners! (And then I’ll be biting my nails…)
xoxo Hank
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Hi Hank, it is great to see you back here. I am biting my nails too.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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Have not read anything of Kresley Cole’s yet but I love Gena Showalters books. I have read all of her Atlantis series and the Lords of the Underworld series and love them. Would love to read this book.
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OMG – Gena, you so have a career in interpretive dance if you ever decide to branch out from writing! (My favorite part was the birth of the first book – hysterical!)
And now I’ve got to clean vanilla latte off the keyboard…
Gena – My fave book Seduce The Darkness. Love the Alien Huntress series! Also couldn’t put down the The Vampire’s Bride.
Kresley – Cannot tell you how much I crave every Immortals After Dark novel! No Rest for the Wicked is a terrific read – and Sebastian Wroth is a hero to die for! Also couldn’t put down Dark Desires After Dusk – Cadeon Woede is so hot I had to turn up the A/C.
I absolutely cannot wait for February, 2010:
Twice As Hot (Gena)
Pleasure Of A Dark Prince (Kresley)
*tapping foot impatiently*
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Love both these authors. Have been reading Gena’s books for awhile – definitely favor the Lords series, but very much enjoyed Atlantis series and Alien Hunteress. Darkest Pleasure has been my favorite. Just started Kresley’s Immortal After Dark series so the first book Hunger Like No Other is my favorite so far… but I haven’t started book 2 yet!
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Oh man I’m so stoked about this new book!
I’ve read all of Gena’s and Kresley’s books. 
Ooooh how evil of you to try to make us pick a favorite one from each! 
Hmmmm….let me think if I have to pick, nope just can’t do it I love em all! 
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I’ve read all of Gena’s & Kresley’s books and to tell you the truth it a big toss up! But if I have to choose, I choose all of both!
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I’ve read Dark Needs At Night’s Edge. I’d love to read more stories by Kresley Cole.
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I am a huge Kresley fan this is an awesome contest.
I just started Kresley coles Immortals after dark series No rest for the wicked being my fav so far I am just gaga over the MacCarrick brothers Courtland MacCarrick love that man.
I am sad to say I have not read Gena Though I have been told by my reader group she is a must read The lords of underworld being the fav
I have them on my list.
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if the stories are half as creative as the ‘Authortalk’ videos that Gena and Jill create, they must be excellent indeed! How I love the authortalk. Those women are hysterical. I was actually amazed to learn that they don’t write in the same genre – they seem so attuned to each other.
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I have read books by both of these wonderful, talented women! My favorite by Kresley Cole is A Hunger Like No Other. And My favorite by Gena Showalter is The Darkest Night. I would love to win a copy of Deep Kiss of Winter! Two AWESOME authors in one book! WOW!
Amy S.
astewart305@rogers.com