Review: Drop Dead Gorgeous (Return to Fear Street #3) by R.L. Stine

Title: Drop Dead Gorgeous

Series: Return to Fear Street #3

Previous books in this series: You May Now Kill the Bride (#1) | The Wrong Girl (#2)

Author: R.L. Stine

Genre: YA, horror, mystery thriller

Publication date: February 2019

Published by: HarperTeen

Source: Purchased paperback

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Synopsis:

Morgan Marks is the new girl—and nobody can stop talking about her. She’s popular, smart, and beautiful. Everyone wants to be her friend. But her past is veiled in mystery, and no one, not even her boyfriend Ben, knows where exactly she came from. But Shadyside Homecoming is just around the corner. And Morgan’s dark secrets are about to be dug up for all the world to see.

My rating: ★★★☆☆
You all know how much I love Fear Street, so I absolutely loved having these new books in my life. I really enjoyed the first two books in this new series, but this one... it was just okay 🤷‍♀️

Review: Hunting Season (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #4) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Hunting Season

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #4

Previous books in this series: Night of the Living Dante (#0.5) | Aurora Sky (#1) | Northern Bites (#2) | Stakeout (#2.5) | Evil Red (#2.6) | Bad Blood (#3)

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: March 3rd 2015

Published by: Nikki Jefford

Source: E-ARC for review from author

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Synopsis:

It’s better to be a hunter, not prey.

Ever since her partner was kidnapped, Aurora Sky has been on a personal mission to get him back. To do that she needs the vampire responsible for destroying her life.

In order to have a snowball’s chance at success, she’ll have to team up with her most loyal friends, including a certain vampire in black with a provoking talent for distraction.

Old cravings aren’t easily quenched, nor past passions.

With knowledge comes danger and Aurora is at risk on all sides.

My rating: ★★★★☆
With Dante gone, it is up to Aurora and her friends to hatch a plan and get him back. Along the way, they also set out to discover what really is going on in the Agency with Jared and Melcher, though they have a pretty good idea. Seriously, those crazy people -_- But this book was great, like always! :)

Review: Night of the Living Dante (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #0.5) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Night of the Living Dante

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #0.5

Books in this series: Aurora Sky (#1) | Northern Bites (#2) | Stakeout (#2.5) | Evil Red (#2.6) | Bad Blood (#3) | Hunting Season (#4)

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: March 3rd 2015

Published by: Nikki Jefford

Source: E-ARC for review from author

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Synopsis:

Dante has just been assigned Aurora Sky's mentor. Before they meet, he goes on a mission up north in the Alaska interior with his old partner and informant, Janine.

Full of thrills, chills, and... Dante!

FREE bonus Dante story (approximately 5,000 words) at the end of Hunting Season on all pre-order and release week sales.

Deal ends Monday, March 9, 2015.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Night of the Living Dante takes place before Dante and Aurora meet, and I was super excited to read this little novella!

Cover Reveal: Hunting Season (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #4) by Nikki Jefford

Blog Tour- Review + Giveaway: Bad Blood (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #3) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Bad Blood

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #3

Previous books in this series: Aurora Sky (#1) | Northern Bites (#2) | Stakeout (#2.5) | Evil Red (#2.6)

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: June 4th 2014

Published by: Nikki Jefford

Source: From author for review

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Synopsis:

Aurora returns from boot camp to a new assignment, an unwelcome roommate, and the increasingly amorous attentions of a certain vampire hunter.

College is starting, and so is Aurora’s undercover work at a network of swanky parties known as “Tastings” for high rolling vampires who like their blood laced with fine wine. But Aurora’s not the only one on the prowl. An underground investigation is under way to find out who killed one of Anchorage’s most prominent vampires… and Aurora is a prime suspect.

***Don’t miss STAKEOUT, Vol. 2.5, a 54,000 word novella featuring Noel Harper and the entire Aurora Sky gang. Now available on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, & iTunes.***

My rating: ★★★★☆
Aurora is finally returning to Alaska after six long months in boot camp. She is properly trained and ready to kick vampire butt!

Review: Evil Red (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.6) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Evil Red

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.6

Previous books in this series: Aurora Sky (#1) | Northern Bites (#2) | Stakeout (#2.5)

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: March 2014

Published by: Nikki Jefford

Source: From author

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Synopsis:

L.A. is one tough city, especially when sharing a trailer with four thieving sisters.

Valerie’s plans for a better life and Hollywood grandeur are interrupted after a fateful stabbing lands her in Anchorage, Alaska where government agents expect her to play the role of a vampire hunting La Femme Nikita.

The redheaded vixen is back in her own novelette.

[Recommended after Stakeout (Vol. 2.5). Approximately 20,000 words.]

My rating: ★★★★☆
Evil Red is a short story about Valerie and how she died and was recruited to be a hunter with the agency.

Review: Stakeout (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.5) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Stakeout

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.5

Previous books in this series: Aurora Sky (#1) | Northern Bites (#2)

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: January 2014

Published by: Nikki Jefford

Source: From author for review

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Synopsis:

Noel Harper got a second chance at life when the government recruited her as an undercover vampire informant. Since the day they brought her back from the good-as-dead, she has wanted to prove herself worthy.

When a member of her investigative unit is murdered, Noel is paired up with a vampire hunter named Dante to spy on a suspect in Fairbanks. The problem? They're not the only ones on stakeout. Taking down murderous vampires is one thing. Dealing with the past is another. But this time, Noel isn't letting fear win. She's calling in help from the other side and discovers a shocking secret along the way.

(STAKEOUT is an Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter novella told from Noel Harper’s POV. Approximately 54,000 words.)

My rating: ★★★★☆
Stakeout is a novella told in Noel's POV, and if you were like me when you read the end of Northern Bites (pissed off and shocked at what happened between Fane and Noel), well this is a must-read for you!

Cover Reveal: Bad Blood (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #3) by Nikki Jefford

Holy vampire hunter in a dress!! This book cover is gorgeous!! Nikki is SO evil for making us wait this long to see it ;) Take a look:

Review: Blood Forever (Blood Coven Vampire #8) by Mari Mancusi

Title: Blood Forever

Series: Blood Coven Vampire #8

Previous books in this series: Boys that Bite (#1) | Stake That! (#2) | Girls that Growl (#3) | Bad Blood (#4) | Night School (#5) | Blood Ties (#6) | Soul Bound (#7)

Author: Mari Manucusi

Genre: YA, paranormal

Publication date: September 2012

Published by: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Source: Borrowed

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Synopsis:

After making a deal with the devil, Rayne and Sunny have been given the chance to go back in time—preventing that fateful night when Sunny was bitten by Magnus from ever happening. But Sunny finds she doesn’t want to live without Magnus by her side and Rayne secretly wishes that vampire Jareth was back in her arms.

To reclaim their lives, Sunny and Rayne team up to figure out a way to change history for the better. But if the twins can’t get the boys on their side, history may spiral out of control—destroying not only the Blood Coven, but quite possibly the entire human race...

My rating: ★★★★☆
Oh my gods! I cannot believe this series is over! It's SO sad, especially since I absolutely loved it! It was such a fun series! And, as always, I loved the characters... Magnus and Sunny, Jareth and Rayne... I'm going to miss them! *sobs*

Blog Tour: Interview + Giveaway- Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter series by Nikki Jefford

Hi guys! Welcome to my stop on the Aurora Sky Blog Tour! You know, I've known Nikki for a while now, and I realized that I have never interviewed her in the whole time I have known her! So, today on my stop, I have an interview plus an awesome giveaway!

Cover Reveal: Stakeout (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2.5) by Nikki Jefford

I've got a stunning, very winter-y cover for you guys today! It is the cover for Nikki Jefford's upcoming novella in the Aurora Sky series, Stakeout. And let me tell you one thing, I cannot wait to read it! After what happened in Northern Bites... I need to know more! lol. Anyway, take a look:

Review: Northern Bites (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2) by Nikki Jefford

Title: Northern Bites

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #2

Previous book in this series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: July 27th 2013

Published by: Caffeinated Books Publishing

Source: For review from author

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Synopsis:

Love bites.
Probation sucks.

Thanks to Dante’s recklessness, Aurora is now partners with Valerie: the redheaded, backstabbing vixen.

Dante is in full flirt mode. Fane’s tactics are more ruthless. Something carnal has awakened in Aurora and neither boy is helping tame her cravings.

When a member of the unit’s team is found dead, Aurora and Valerie are sent after a vampire in Sitka, but Aurora suspects the killer’s much closer to home.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Okay, I want to start off this review by saying that I ADORED Dante! He is just so funny and so much fun and so totally adorable... *sighs* Enough said, I loved him :) And that texting exchange between Aurora and him on chapter 11...it was HOT! I loved it!

Cover Reveal: Northern Bites (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Vol. 2) by Nikki Jefford

I got an awesome cover reveal for you all today! I just love the cover and colors...SO pretty! This book is the sequel to Transfusion (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Vol. 1) by one of my favoritest authors ever: Nikki Jefford! Check it out!

NORTHERN BITES, Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter, Vol. 2

Expected Release Date: June 27, 2013

SUMMARY:

Love bites.

Probation sucks.

Thanks to Dante’s recklessness, Aurora is now partners with

Valerie: the redheaded, backstabbing vixen.

Dante is in full flirt mode. Fane’s tactics are far more ruthless.

Something carnal has awakened in Aurora and neither boy is helping tame her

cravings.

When a member of the unit’s team is found dead, Aurora and

Valerie are sent after a vampire in Sitka, but Aurora suspects the killer’s much

closer to home.

On SALE: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Vol. 1 is on sale for 0.99 cents until April 7th for Kindle and Nook!

Enter to WIN: Signed Aurora Sky paperback, Blood Bath cherry scented shower gel, and a Blood Transfusion mason jar with straw (US) or an Aurora Sky ebook, 3 winners (INT). Ends soon!

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Blog Tour + Giveaway - Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter by Nikki Jefford

Hey guys! Welcome to my stop on the Aurora Sky Blog Tour! I've got a few things going on for you today, but first here's a little about the book...

From Goodreads:

If there is one thing eighteen-year-old Aurora Sky wants, it’s to get off the iceberg she calls home. Being kissed before she graduates wouldn’t hurt either.

Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Government agents step in and save Aurora’s life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter. In Alaska. Basically she’s a glorified chew toy. All thanks to her rare blood type, which sends a vampire into temporary paralysis right before she has to finish the job… by hand.

Now Aurora’s only friends are groupies of the undead and the only boy she can think about may very well be a vampire. And if he’s a vampire, will she be forced to kill him?

For ages 16+

Aurora's first encounter with a vampire:

There was an electronic crackle, and a voice filled the room. “Welcome to initiation, Aurora. This test will last as long as you want.”

I wanted out of this insane asylum. I rushed to the door and tried yanking down the silver handle, but it didn’t budge.

I turned. My eyes raced over every square inch of the enclosed room. There was a metal table in the very center. I walked up to it and looked down at the weapons laid on top: a handgun, crossbow, hunting knife, ax, and wooden stake.

The intercom crackled back to life.

“Once the subject has fed on your blood you will need to choose a weapon and finish him off.”

“What? No! I’m not killing anyone. Melcher? Let me out of here.”

“Now!” I screamed.

“Good luck, Aurora.”

I expected something horrible to occur after he signed off, but nothing happened.

I circled the table and kept glancing at the door. Trapped inside a windowless room with weapons that made my skin crawl. Fantastic. There wasn’t even a clock to track the minutes dragging by. If they planned on keeping me locked up for so long they could’ve at least put a chair inside.

I folded my arms over my chest and looked at the two-way mirror.

“What’s the matter with Dracula? Can’t find his cape?” I chuckled, but it sounded nervous.

I walked over to the far corner of the room and leaned my back against the wall.

There was a hollow knock at the door across the room. It pounded three times in succession, producing an eerie, drawn-out echo.

I wanted to crack a joke, but something didn’t feel right. My heart pounded its way up to my throat and I’d barely swallowed when the door flew open. A middle-aged man in flannel was thrown in. The door slammed shut behind him. He nearly fell on the floor, but caught himself. Long greasy hair covered his face as he bent forward. When he righted himself, I saw that his cheeks were sunken, lips bared over yellow teeth. He snarled and spit leaked out the corners of his mouth.

I stood up straight.

That's right, TWO giveaways! This first one is the Blog Tour Giveaway, and the second one is just my individual giveaway.

Here is what Nikki is offering for the first one:

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That one ends February 3rd, 2013.

As for mine, here is what I have to offer:

(Thought it would be appropriate to show off the bookmark with one of my many nursing books. We're talking about vamps here...so, risk for bleeding, anyone?? ;))

There will be 5 winners and each winner will get ONE Aurora Sky bookmark and ONE page corner vamp bookmark that I made (learn how to make your own bookmarks here!) Giveaway ends at the end of this month. All you have to do to enter is fill out the following Rafflecopter form and leave me a comment on this blog post.

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• This giveaway is International
• The winners will be notified by e-mail on January 31st and will have 48 hours to claim the prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. (So please, when you sign in to the Rafflecopter form, use an e-mail you check often and double check that it is correct.)
• Must be 16 or older to enter or have parent's permission
• 1 entry per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted and participant will be disqualified
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• Giveaway details are subject to change without notice
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Good Luck to everyone who enters!

Review - Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter by Nikki Jefford

Title: Aurora Sky

Series: Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter # 1

Author: Nikki Jefford

Genre: New Adult, paranormal

Publication date: November 2012

Published by: Nikki Jefford

Source: from author for review (thanks!)

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Synopsis:

If there is one thing eighteen-year-old Aurora Sky wants, it’s to get off the iceberg she calls home. Being kissed before she graduates wouldn’t hurt either.

Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Government agents step in and save Aurora’s life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter. In Alaska. Basically she’s a glorified chew toy. All thanks to her rare blood type, which sends a vampire into temporary paralysis right before she has to finish the job… by hand.

Now Aurora’s only friends are groupies of the undead and the only boy she can think about may very well be a vampire. And if he’s a vampire, will she be forced to kill him?

For ages 18+

My rating: ★★★★☆
First of all, can I just say how pretty that cover is! Love it!

As for the book itself, I really liked it! I thought it was quite entertaining and action-y (though more action would've been nice, too.) It literally made me laugh out loud in some parts...I really love a book that can earn me weird looks from family members when I laugh out loud :)

Review: Soul Bound (Blood Coven Vampire #7) by Mari Mancusi

Title: Soul Bound

Series: Blood Coven Vampire #7

Previous books in this series: Boys that Bite (#1) | Stake That! (#2) | Girls that Growl (#3) | Bad Blood (#4) | Night School (#5) | Blood Ties (#6)

Author: Mari Mancusi

Genre: YA, paranormal

Publication date: March 2012

Published by: Berkley Trade

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis:

Sunny McDonald and her vampire boyfriend, Magnus, are on the run-accused of treason and wanted alive...or undead. And her twin is the slayer sent to track them down.

Rayne would do anything to save her twin sister, Sunny, from the Vampire Consortium dictator who wants her dead. Instead, she's been commissioned by Slayer Inc. to find Sunny and Magnus and deliver them to the Consortium...which Rayne knows means certain death. She also knows that if she and her boyfriend, Jareth, disobey orders, they are signing not only their own death warrants, but also those of every vampire in the Blood Coven.

As a rival slayer with a personal vendetta moves in, Rayne and Jareth must do something to stop her. So they embark on their most dangerous journey yet, deep beneath the streets of New York City and through the Gates of the Underworld. But when a greedy god demands the ultimate sacrifice, will Rayne be forced to choose between her sister...and the vampire she loves?

My rating: ★★★★★
Rayne, the vampire slayer, might actually get paid for this job she was just offered! The catch is, the vampire she has to bring down and turn in to vamp authorities is none other than Magnus! But that's not all, she has to turn in he own sister, Sunny, too! Dun, dun, dun! *cue dramatic music*

Review: Blood Ties (Blood Coven Vampire #6) by Mari Mancusi

Title: Blood Ties

Series: Blood Coven Vampire #6

Previous books in this series: Boys that Bite (#1) | Stake That! (#2) | Girls that Growl (#3) | Bad Blood (#4) | Night School (#5)

Author: Mari Mancusi

Genre: YA, paranormal

Publication date: August 2011

Published by: Berkley Trade

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis:

The final battle is brewing between Vampires and Slayers. But for Sunny McDonald, the true war is being fought over her heart.

Though now officially back in the arms of her vampire boyfriend Magnus, Sunny finds she still can't forget the gentle mortal Jayden who once saved her life. And when the darkness threatens to steal his humanity, Sunny finds herself with a choice. Stay true to Magnus and the Blood Coven or defy them in a desperate attempt to save Jayden’s soul.

Meanwhile, the Blood Coven is gearing up for its toughest fight yet--going head to head with a splinter group of Slayer Inc who's regrouping in Tokyo, Japan, still determined to take over the world. In dark blood bars and hidden temples, it'll be Vampires vs. Slayers in a showdown that could cost Sunny not only her heart...but also her very life.

My rating: ★★★★★
In Blood Ties, Jayden's mortality is in danger. You remember him? Super sweet guy from Vegas who saved Sunny's life?? Well, now it's Sunny's turn to help Jayden. If they only knew this was the least of their problems. You see, evil fairy-vampire slayers threaten to rise and take over the world! Okay, that might be a slightly bit dramatic on my part, but you get what I'm saying ;) So it's up to the McDonald sisters and their vampire BFs to stop them and their evil plans.

Cover Reveal - Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter by Nikki Jefford

Guess what? Today is the day! We finally get to see the cover for Nikki Jefford's new YA paranormal book, Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter, book 1 in the Transfusion series! Yay! So exciting!

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I give you, Aurora Sky!

Isn't it gorgeous? And the book itself sounds awesome too! Check out the blurb:

Her blood is toxic to vampires.

If there is one thing eighteen-year-old Aurora Sky wants, it’s to get off the iceberg she calls home. Being kissed before she graduates wouldn’t hurt either.

Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Secret agents step in and save Aurora’s life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter. In Alaska.

Basically she’s a glorified chew toy. All thanks to her rare blood type, which sends a vampire into temporary paralysis right before she has to finish the job… by hand.

Aurora is alienating friends at school while attracting attention from the last person she wants noticing her – the dark prince of temptation himself: Fane Donado. And that can’t lead to anything good.

And an awesome book trailer...

Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter is set to be released this coming Winter, so stay tuned!