I’ve been waiting for this book to release. Shannon and I both release December 26th, so I’ll be buying it the same day as Surviving Demon Island!!!

VENUS ENVY by Shannon McKelden
(TOR Books, December 26, 2006)

Take one hunky firefighter, one stubborn “Cinderella,” and one very reluctant fairy godmother and what do you get?

Rachel Greer wants no part of Venus’s scheme to land Mr. March as her Prince Charming, but Venus is determined to do just that. She’s only a few love-life fixes short of returning to her former goddess status, and she’s not letting one mulish mortal stand in her way.

It appears the only way Rachel can get rid of the very un-Disney-like fairy godmother is to play along. So she follows Venus’s plan to interview Luke Stanton’s ex-girlfriends…which Venus believes will cure Rachel’s relationship fears, but which Rachel knows will only prove her point that men are never what they appear to be.

But, when Venus’s plan appears to work, and Rachel and Luke fall in love, does Rachel dare set aside her fears about happily ever? Or will betrayal send her back into relationship seclusion…this time forever?

And what happens when a goddess-turned-fairy godmother breaks the most important rule–protecting herself from human emotions?

Excerpt here

ABOUT SHANNON McKELDEN
Shannon McKelden has wanted to be a writer since she earned a coveted ‘A+++’ from her 9th grade English teacher. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her high school sweetheart, two kids, two cats, a dog and a crow.

REVIEWS
Witty, funny, and truly original, McKelden’s romance is a standout. — Booklist

Sexy, clever and fun, Venus Envy is absolutely delightful from beginning to end. Author Shannon McKelden has talent to spare. –Jane Porter, author of The Frog Prince

Debut author McKelden is undeniably talented, milking a fun plot for all it’s worth. 3 Stars. – Romantic Times

Click here for Shannon’s Website

The Winner of Day #1’s Demon Island 12 Days of Giveaways is:

Cathy! (poster #27)

Cathy, you win a half dozen chocolate cigars, a Jaci Burton print book and other goodies!

Congrats! Email me at [email protected] with your address.

More prizes to come! :Christmas:

So, I was very fortunate in being able to read an advance copy of Jackie Kessler’s upcoming release, Hells Belles.

Now Jackie wrote about demons. And since I have an upcoming book about demons, man was I anxious to read her book. Yeah, I have a thing about demons right now.

Omg. Totally different take on the same topic. My demons are the bad guys. Her demon is the heroine, Jezebel.

I adore Jezebel. She’s every fun wicked thing I’ve ever wanted to be, but the good, Italian, guilt-ridden Catholic girl in me refuses to allow. Dammit.

Now Jezebel is not without her share of problems. I mean, she’s on the run from Hell. And Hell wants her back. That’s pretty damn serious. So she has to hide out as a mortal. And deal with emotions and bodily functions and all the other human qualities she’s never had to experience before. Not really Jezzie’s favorite thing to do. No magic, no seducing poor hapless males with sex and then suck out their souls. I mean, take all a succubus’s fun away, why dontcha?

I loved this book. It was fun, it was damn sexy…I mean there’s some serious sex in this book and does Jackie ever know how to write it. Whew! There’s also incredible worldbuilding and one of the most unique twists on Hell that I’ve ever seen. I can’t say anymore without spoiling the plot and I won’t do that.

You want this book. I’m already jonesing for the sequel and offering up my soul to Jackie for a sneak peek asap. Hehehe. Jezzie would love me for that, wouldn’t she?

On sale January 2…!