Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews
"On the outside, Dina
Demille is the epitome of normal. She runs a quaint Victorian Bed and
Breakfast in a small Texas town, owns a Shih Tzu named Beast, and is a
perfect neighbor, whose biggest problem should be what to serve her
guests for breakfast. But Dina is...different: Her broom is a deadly
weapon; her Inn is magic and thinks for itself. Meant to be a lodging
for otherworldly visitors, the only permanent guest is a retired
Galactic aristocrat who can’t leave the grounds because she’s
responsible for the deaths of millions and someone might shoot her on
sight. Under the circumstances, "normal" is a bit of a stretch for Dina. And
now, something with wicked claws and deepwater teeth has begun to hunt
at night....Feeling responsible for her neighbors, Dina decides to get
involved. Before long, she has to juggle dealing with the annoyingly
attractive, ex-military, new neighbor, Sean Evans—an alpha-strain
werewolf—and the equally arresting cosmic vampire soldier, Arland, while
trying to keep her inn and its guests safe. But the enemy she’s facing
is unlike anything she’s ever encountered before. It’s smart, vicious,
and lethal, and putting herself between this creature and her neighbors
might just cost her everything."
I absolutely loved Clean Sweep. It was the first book I've ever read by best selling authors
Ilona Andrews (a husband and wife team), suggested to me greatly by my husband, who is a big fan of her Magic Bites series. Dina is a strong female character more than capable
of protecting herself. Her Inn reminds me of Heterodyne Castle from the Girl Genius webcomic, just magic fantasy and not steampunk. I’ve never been a fan
of books with werewolves and vampires, but the initial interactions
between Dina and the werewolf Sean were highly amusing, especially when
his “welcome is withdrawn.” Clean Sweep is an intriguing blend of
fantasy magic and sci-fi tech. Clean Sweep was originally posted
chapter by chapter online for free reading, but I quite enjoy having a
physical copy in my hands. The next book of the Innkeeper Chronicles, Sweep in Peace, can also be read for free online here: demo.ilona-andrews.com I've read the first four chapters already and look forward to also owning a printed copy of that book once it is released.
Up next on my to read list:
The Nameless Dwarf by D.P. Prior
Sunbolt by Intisar Khanani
Thorn by Intisar Khanani
Northeast Ohio fans, want to get your hands on signed print copies of The Chronicles of Midgard series or The Priestess Trilogy? You can enter to win these at Marc's in Medina (1041 N. Court
St., Medina OH 44256)! Enter to win the the Customer Service
counter between the dates of August 6th through August 16th, 2014. One
win will be draw for each giveaway. Limit one entry per person. No purchase necessary. Winners will be notified via phone or email for in store pick-up. Questions? Call Marc's at 330-722-3399
Giveaway 1: Falls the Shadow and Melody of the Dark from the Chronicles of Midgard series
Giveaway 2: Defiance and Betrayal from The Priestess Trilogy
Also, Meet the Author at Marc's on Saturday, August 9th from 11 am till 1 pm! Free bookmarks and postcards will be on hand as well as copies available for purchase at the price of $8.00 each. So stop on by and say hi!
Giveaway 1: Falls the Shadow and Melody of the Dark from the Chronicles of Midgard series
Giveaway 2: Defiance and Betrayal from The Priestess Trilogy
Also, Meet the Author at Marc's on Saturday, August 9th from 11 am till 1 pm! Free bookmarks and postcards will be on hand as well as copies available for purchase at the price of $8.00 each. So stop on by and say hi!
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