January 1st

• Midnight Reckoning, Dark Dynasties by Kendra Leigh Castle (SH)
• Claim the Night by Rachel Lee (V, DE)
• Hold Me If You Can, Soulfire #3 by Stephanie Rowe (WR)
• Wolf Whisperer by Karen Whiddon (SH)
• Alpha’s Mate, Siberian Volkov Pack by Caryn Moya Block (SH)
• A Demon Does It Better by Linda Wisdom (DE, WH, HMR)
• Silver-Tongued Devil, Sabina Kane #4 by Jaye Wells (UF, V, MY)
• To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore (V)
• Touch of Power, Healers #1 by Maria V. Snyder (FE, OP)
• The Fever and the Fury by Stephanie Draven (FE)
• Immortal, Insatiable, Indomitable by Olivia Gate (OP, E)
• Enchanted Again, Mystic Circle #2 by Robin D. Owens (MG)
• Never to Sleep, Soul Screamers novella by Rachel Vincent (YA, PSY)
• King of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca (HL, FY)

January 2nd

• Bound by Sin, Cynthia Eden (E, SH,V)
• My Handsome Vampire by Vianka Van Bokkem (V,GH,SH,WH,A,DE,YA,RR)

January 3rd

• Eternal Blood, The Mark of the Vampire #4 by Laura Wright (V)
• Whispers in the Dark, KGI Novel #4 by Maya Banks (RS,PSY)
• Locked and Loaded, Men of Delta Force by Alexis Grant (AGT)
• The Departed by Shiloh Walker (RS, AGT,GH)
• Hot Rain by Kat Martin (RS)
• Born of Ashes, Guardians of Ascension by Caris Roane
• Wild Cat, Shifters Unbound #3 by Jennifer Ashley
• Flashfire, Dragonfire Novel by Deborah Cooke
• Hammer Down, Children of the Undying #2 by Moira Rogers
• Sacrament by Susan Squires
• All The Bleeds, A Novel of the Etherlin by Kimberly Frost
• Charmfall, Dark Elite by Chloe Neill
• Raven Cursed, A Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter
• Immortal Hope, The Curse of the Templars by Claire Ashgrove
• Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland
• Iron Kissed, Mercy Thompson #3 by Patricia Briggs (hardcover RR)
• Serengeti Sins by Vivi Andrews
• Haunted Warrior by Allie Mackay
• Bloodrose, A Nightshade novel #3 by Andrea Cremer

January 10th

• Lothaire, Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole
• Copper Beach, Dark Legacy Novel by Jayne Ann Krentz

January 14th

• Covet, Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance #1 by Felicity Heaton (V,E)

January 24th

• Claimed by a Vampire by Rachel Lee
• Darker After Midnight, Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian
• A Warrior’s Desire, The Esri by Pamela Palmer

January 31st

• Kiss of the Vampire, Warriors of the Rift by Cynthia Garner
• If You See Her by Shiloh Walker
• Darkest Highlander, Dark Sword Novel by Donna Grant
• Third Grave Dead Ahead, Charley Davidson #3 by Darynda Jones
• Wrong Side of Dead by Kelly Meding
• All Things Wicked, Dark Mission #3 by Karina Cooper
• A Devil Named Desire, Devil’s Bargain #2 by Terri Garey
• His Dark Bond by Anne Marsh
• Lenobia’s Vow, House of Night Novella by P.C. and Kristen Cast

If we’ve missed any titles, feel free to post a comment informing of us of the book title, author and release date.

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Amidst all the romance and steamy sex, though, lies a story of power and politics, which is always a hotbed of intrigue and danger, and very fertile ground from which love and loyalty may rise up and bloom into a passionate romance for the ages — literally when it comes to vampires.

One with the Darkness reintroduces us to a character who came to the fore in One with the Shadows, Donnatella Margherita Luchella di Poliziano (is that a mouthful or what?), the mother of Gian Urbano. She is a grand vampire lady with a vision for a better world but she is lonely, her love lost long ago because she had not the courage to break the rules of her race and Convert the man she loved into a vampire. She has mourned him for centuries, her heart finding no other to love. Her son is truly her only personal joy.

Hope blossoms for her, however, in a most unexpected way … the discovery of a note from an old acquaintance (Michelangelo) detailing a special gift from another friend (Da Vinci) that may give her a chance to change her past.

I will not go into too much detail of the events that ensue for fear of giving away things readers are best to enjoy for themselves. But suffice it to say, Donnatella rediscovers her long-lost love, Jergan, a slave from Britannica, and again faces the choice of breaking the laws of her kind and Convert him to a vampire, or lose him a second time.

Ms. Squires sets the story in ancient Rome during the time of Gaius Caesar, aka Caligula, with Donnatella (then Livia) embroiled in a pit of intrigue. Plotting to overthrow the demented Emperor, re-establish a Republic and restore Rome to her civilized glory, she offers her co-conspirators the benefit of her wealth of experience and wisdom gained in her already long life. If you’re familiar with Roman history, you’ll recognize some of the surrounding players in this interesting look at the politics of the time, and the culture.

Ms. Squires’ descriptions of surroundings and objects are lush, as always, and put the reader “there.” There were times I felt like I was seated amongst the characters, a part of the story, watching silently as events unfolded. That’s not an easy feat for a writer to accomplish and speaks to Ms. Squires ability to draw a reader into the action of the story in an extremely intimate way.

Jergan and Livia’s story is magical, their attraction based on mutual respect, love and, of course, a healthy measure of lust. They understand each other in an intrinsic way, and it is a joy to watch them grow closer, their bond strengthen as they move from master and slave to lovers and beyond, to that state of completion when two halves of a whole are united.

One with the Darkness has its harrowing moments as well and some scenes may leave the reader uneasy as they read them — remember, Caligula is part of this story, though, thankfully, the depths of his perversity aren’t explored — so be warned, but also know that those uncomfortable moments soon pass and, as always, love is affirmed.

Have you read One with the Darkness? If so, feel free to leave a comment on this post and let everyone know what you think.

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Ms. Ivy is author of The Guardians of Eternity series. The first two volumes (When Darkness Comes and Embrace the Darkness) are on shelves now, and the third, Darkness Everlasting, is scheduled for release in May 2008.

Ms. Squires is author of the Companion series. The fifth book in the series, One With The Shadows, is due out this month. The first four books are: The Companion, The Hunger, The Burning, and One With The Night.

These two special ladies have graciously answered a series of questions about their books and writing and we’re pleased to share their responses with you.

Now, ladies and gents, interviews with Alexandra Ivy and Susan Squires.