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Urban Fantasy Bartender: Carole Nelson Douglas
“Cocktails invented to match books? Delilah Street, paranormal investigator, made me do it!! Now you can enjoy Delilah’s sexy signature blood thirsty drinks: Albino Vampire Cocktail, Brimstone Kiss Cocktail and Vampire Sunrise!!”
Just in time for Halloween!
The amazing folks at Simon and Schuster along with the very fabulous Carole Nelson Douglas have teamed up to bring the readers at Bitten by Books some amazing prizes and fun! Not to mention the oh so creepy mannequins posed for party time. LOL Carole, is there something we need to know??? 
The Albino Vampire Cocktail
1 jigger of white Crème de Cocoa
1 jigger of vanilla Stolichnaya
1 jigger of Lady Godiva white chocolate liqueur
Chambord raspberry liqueur
Layer the first three ingredients in a martini glass in this order: Crème de Cocoa, vanilla vodka, finally the white chocolate liqueur. Drop in a dollop of the Chambord. Don’t mix or stir. The Chambord will sink to the bottom, so the white cocktail has a blood-red base (which adds a nice kick at the end.)
Birth of a Bloody Good Drink
(Excerpted from Dancing With Werewolves by Carole Nelson Douglas)
“Another one for the road?” Even as Nicky spoke he nodded at the bartender. “The traffic on the Strip could kill a sober pedestrian.”
I laughed and hitched my skirt and myself onto a bar stool to eye the bartender. “I’ll have an Albino Vampire.”
His congenial face went as white as mine was naturally. All along the bar, chitchat stopped. Glasses ceased clinking. Other bartenders froze in the act of pouring scotch, gin, vodka, wine, beer. Obviously, Christophe’s staff knew the boss hated that rumor.
“What’s . . . in it?” My bartender sounded like he was being invisibly throttled.
Behind me Cocaine–Snow must be a, hmm, pet name-was pouring out a great rock ballad about Lady Velvet. I could feel his sunglasses zeroing in on my bare, defenseless, and still so well pampered back, and proceeded to ad lib a recipe. “A jigger of white Creme de Cocoa, a jigger of vanilla Stoly, a jigger of Lady Godiva white chocolate liqueur topped with a swirl of Chambord raspberry liquor the color of blood, in a martini glass.”
Nick Charles regarded me with awed approval and a gentle palm clapping. The bartender shortly after presented me with a dazzling white dessert of a drink tricked out with a hint of hot pink. The boys and girls at the bar gasped as one.
Nick and I chimed rims, then I swiveled to face the stage. Cocaine/Snow still had the spotlight but the sunglasses might be looking anywhere.
I lofted my glass in a farewell toast.
Snow lashed his spun-glass angel hair around like a white Persian cat-o’-nine-tails and ended the song with long, wailing banshee of a guitar chord.
I’d have liked to think the final flourish was just for me, but then so did every woman present, and most of them were storming the mosh pit, clawing each other for the honor of being one of the women Snow bent down to kiss.
Ridiculous. . . . “
CONTEST: We will randomly choose TEN lucky readers next week to win a copy of either Dancing with Werewolves or Brimstone Kiss along with bookmarks with all of Carole’s amazing drink recipes. Which by the way, can also be found in her books! Open to readers worldwide, shipping from the publisher via UPS, no P.O. Boxes. Contest ends 10/31/09 at 11:59 pm CDT.
All you have to do is ONE of the following:
1. Leave a comment and tell us if you have read Carole’s books and what you think of them.
2. Read the first three chapters of Dancing with Werewolves for FREE (pdf format) here: http://juno-books.com/sample_dww.pdf and tell us what you think about it.
3. Make the Albino Vampire cocktail and tell us if you like it.
4. Buy copies of the books Dancing with Werewolves or Brimstone Kiss.
It is NOT mandatory to purchase anything to enter the contest, there are plenty of other ways to enter and win. Just email us a copy of your purchase receipt to bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sorry no faxes or snail mail copies.
Dancing with Werewolves By Carole Nelson Douglas - Book 1
Available Now!!
ISBN: 9780809572038
Description: It was the revelation of the millennium: witches, werewolves, vampires, and other supernaturals are real. Fast forward thirteen years: TV reporter Delilah Street used to cover the small-town bogeyman beat back in Kansas, but now, in high-octane Las Vegas — which is run by a werewolf mob — she finds herself holding back the very gates of Hell. At least she has a hot new guy and one big bad wolfhound to help…
Brimstone Kiss By Carole Nelson Douglas - Book 2
Available Now!!
ISBN: 9780809573042
Description: Paranormal Investigator Delilah Street–in her quest to identify the long-buried embracing skeletons she and sexy ex-FBI agent Ricardo Montoya discovered– has to deal with a lecherous vampire, a ghoulish producer, celebrity zombies from classic films, a mysterious albino rock star who bestows addictive kisses on his groupies, and a dead girl in her mirror–and those are just her clients! Post-Millennium Revelation Las Vegas is teeming with supernaturals and run by a werewolf mob, but even the unhumans can’t conceive of what Delilah discovers hidden under its damnable desert sands: unspeakably powerful evil rooted in ancient Egypt…
Click here to see the rest of Carole Nelson Douglas’ books!!
http://books.simonandschuster.com/Brimstone-Kiss/Carole-Nelson-Douglas/9780809573042#
Read the Bitten by Books reviews of Carol’s work here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?page_id=58&book_author_id=Carole Nelson Douglas
(3 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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I read both Dancing with Werewolves and Brimstone Kiss. I loved them! I like the references to the old movies, tv shows and stars. And Delilah’s talent is something different.
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I have not read Dancing with Werewolves or Brimstone Kiss, but I am intrigued. I downloaded the 1st 3 chapters of Dancing with Werewolves and I’ve been skimming through it. I’m definitely putting these two books on my.. to buy list. Happy reading
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I’ve read Dancing With Werewolves and I enjoyed it. I have read Brimstone Kiss yet, but would like to. Carole Nelson Douglas is an awesome writer.
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I have not read any of Douglas’s books but after reading the reviews added all 3 of the Delilah Street books to my wishlist. I also intend to run down copies of her Midnight Louie series. Both look like ones I would throughly enjoy and I so love finding a “new” author who has several books out in a series so I can od on her books. I hate waiting a year for the next one to come out. Off to read the first 3 chapters of dancing with werewolves.
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Awesome! I just looked up Carole’s books and they sound really great! I just love finding new authors to read.
And her drinks sound very entertaining and fun!
kaylajohnson3969@sbcglobal.net
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Wow I want to get these now. They sound awesome!
Raine D.
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I have not read them yet but based on these reviews I will recomend them to our Library Director.
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Dancing with Werewolves…Wow. and what a great idea for the cocktails too. I have a feeling I’ll be trying one real soon.
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I haven’t read Carole’s books- but I LOVELOVELOVE werewolves so I WILL be adding these to the to be read pile =)
By the way- Albino Vampire Cocktail… yummy. I needed that after a day of work like today. Haha
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I read Dancing With Werewolves recently and loved it. Now I’m hoping to read Brimstone Kiss next. Will the question of the Silver given to her by Snow be answered in the second book?
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Read both books, waiting for next one.
Anyone got any good recipes for drinks that have weird flavored alcohols but not vodka or run or tequila? Want to get rid of some bottles of stuff before I move
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I LOVED Dancing With Werewolves — such a cool concept, intriguing and even realistic in many ways.
Carole is a wonderful lady. I have had the opportunity to work with her twice and she is great fun.
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I have not read these, but they sound great and I love the cocktail recipies. I am going to download now!
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I haven’t had a chance to read any of Carole’s work but would definitely love to get my hands on a copy so that I begin my journey to reading her writing.
Happy Reading!!!
Anna
P.S. That drink is so being added to my next party drink list.
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I’d love to read both of these books, they sound yummy! I just downloaded the first three chapters of Dancing with Werewolves and can’t wait to get started on it. Thanks for this contest!
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I’ve not read them, she is a new author to me, but I love to read about werewolves, so Dancing with Werewolves would be a nice win.
Thanks,
Dina S.
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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I haven’t read them but they will go on my to get list.
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I would love to try your drink but I’m in the middle of a med change. I hope I get a book mark to try it later.
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Weres, delectible cocktails and other supes… sounds like my kinda party… the first chapters are great…. want more want more… LOL Would love to get my hands on these books…. gonna check out the ingredients for the Albino Vampire asap…. this weekend is pretty much a wash so maybe when everything is calmed down I can sit back and enjoy one while reading the books….
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I have not yet read her books but I will now. This is why I love BBB so much. I learn about new to me authors all the time!! I never like to read the first few chapters without the rest so I’m not going to download the chapters but I’m going to buy the books instead!!
I cant wait to try some of those drinks!!
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I love that you have a book taken place in Kansas, that’s so rad. The first three chapters are really good. Can’t wait to get my hands on your books! I loved the drink! Gonna go out tomorrow to get the book!
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I have nor an of her books but started the first 3 chapters. i ud haveade th drink but need to run to the store for supplys first. but i must say i love the drink from the book idea
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I have read Dancing With Werewolves and thought it was great. I havent had the chance to pick up Brimstone Kiss yet.
I will definitely be making a Albino Vampire Cocktail as soon as the opportunity presents itself. It sounds quite yummy.
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I have yet to read any of her books
after reading the excerps i love them and want to read more they sound awesome
and i already tried that drink before its great
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I haven’t read Dances with Werewolves yet but I will have to buy it as the chapters I read were great. Now I will have to find all her books to read as well. I haven’t tried the drink but will this weekend if I can afford the ingredents.
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I haven’t read any of the books before, but downloaded the chapters & read them.. OMG .. creamed corn?? lol
I’ve added yet more books to the I want them list.. like the twisted humor. Thanks for the chance to win one of them.
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I won Dancing with Werewolves in a contest but haven’t had time to read it yet. : ( From the snippets and reviews I’ve read she seems like a funny, intelligent author!
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I’ve yet to read the books but would love to.
The drink sounds really tasty. I’d like to set up a Halloween cocktail party some time.
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I read the first three chapters (actually, it was six) of Dancing with Werewolves and now I’m hooked. I want to know what happens next!
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Dancing with Werewolves is now on my must get list. I must say that the Albino Vampire Cocktail was tasty.
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I haven’t read these books yet, but I’m intrigued!
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Yes I’ve read both of her books, and also all of the black Louie PI which is a cat!! I’ve read all of those also. I love the atmosphere that the stories are set. I also think her love intrest is just sexy as Brad Pitt! Lisa D.
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Haven’t read her books yet so can’t comment, but they’re on my list. Tried the Albino (after getting some Chambord from a raspberry-loving friend). Guess you have to love raspberry to like it, so I won’t be having another. Plan to try the Vampire Sunrise next time. Pepper vodka, hot cinnamon schnapps & OJ? Sounds interestingly out there.
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I have not read any of Caroles’s books but I love the chapters!
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I have not read her books but the chapters were great!
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
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Her books on in my TBR stack. I’ve tried the Albino drink and it’s too sweet for me. I like my alcohol to have more of a bite
Ursula D.
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I have read Dancing with Werewolves and I loved it! Very interesting! I have not read Dancing with Werewolves yet but I definitely plan to. The Albino Vampire Cocktail sounds good. I can’t wait to try it:o)
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I meant I haven’t read Brimstone Kiss yet. I must be tired. lol. Long Night.
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I read both of these books and am eagerly awaiting the release of the third book of the series, due out at the end of November!
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New author to me, sounds like a good one though would love a chance to read either of these books, but exspecially Dancing with Wolves..
misty_labean@yahoo.com
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I am sorry to say I haven’t read any of these books yet. I did read the chapters online. They were great. Another additions to the TBR author list.
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How could I *not* love that cocktail. It was heavenly. Also loved the teaser I read online so I’ll have to add this author to my ever-growing to-be-read list. Thanks BBB for creating a monster…
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1. I haven’t read them yet.. BUT i’ve added you to my books to read.
2. Definately added you to my books to read list after reading the first 3 chapters!!
3. Hahaha. I wish i could. but. sadly. I am underage. haha. =]
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I read Dancing with Werewolves and LOVED it! Still waiting for the library to get Brimstone Kiss for me…
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I have not read Carole’s books but I am adding them to my TBR list!!
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I haven’t read them, but they have already been added to my to be read list! And when I have some time I’ll read the first 3 chapters!
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I haven’t read any of her books, but they seem like my kind of books and I’d love to read one!
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I haven’t read any of Carole’s books but from that teaser we got of Dancing with Werewolves, I am hooked. I am putting that on my next month’s book list. I have to watch my book purchase budget because my family likes to eat or something. (grin!)
I have actually had a albino vampire but didn’t know its origin. A friend of mine hosted a vampire themed party and made them. It was super yum!
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Brimstone Kiss introduced me to Douglas’ work — immediately followed by Dancing with Werewolves. I really want another Deliah book with her vintage clothing and different powers!.
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Found out I had bought Dancing with Werewolves and am reading it now, great so far hate to put it down but had to go to work.
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WICKED!!! More books to add to my wish list and a new drink creation. Fantastic!
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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I Have Not Read Any Of Carole Nelson Douglas’ Books But They Sound Really Good. And I Loved The Albino Vampire cocktail.
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I Have Not Read Dancing With Werewolves Or Brimstone Kiss But I Plan To In The Future. I Would Love To Try The Albino Vampire Cocktail.
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I read the first three chapters - and I want to read more!
Would love to try the cocktail but not sure that all the ingredients are available where I live. I made a list and will consult with local upscale liquor store!!!
Thanks for doing this! I love paranormal romance / urban fantasy and I love recipes - together it’s just an awesome combo - what more could a girl want?
- Rena
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What a joy to read both of these books..I was really carried away. You are good, Carole. I recently have joined these type of reading and know I missed alot in all these years..have to get busy and catch up. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a wondeful Halloween. susan l.
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1. I haven’t read her books yet but they are in the pile beside my bed. I may have to move them up in priority.
2. I want more!!
3. I don’t drink so I can’t help you with this one.
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1. I have not read any of her books, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be interested. I like mysteries involving paranormals.
Delilah Street sounds a lot like Della Street. Did you watch any Perry Mason like I did when younger?
2. On to the book sample:
Stilettos don’t work well in a graveyard, either.
Yay, Fox Mulder. Forensic crime TV, also my forte. Haha, a vampire who can “tan”. 
I’m part Irish and don’t really like green either, unless it’s in nature. Clashes with my ivory skin and blue eyes. 
Love the miniskirt dress look. I love antiques; not sure if I’ve seen a Victorian celery jar before, but I can imagine. Ted is a dirty trickster. The vamp gang can bite it (excusing the pun). Dying roses do smell sickly sweet–very specific. The Taxco jewelry mention makes me think of something like this: http://www.jacksonjewels.com/Vintage_Jewelry/8155_Mexican_blue_sterling_bracelet.htm Poor Achilles! Yes, thin white skin makes for bad eye circles. Love the 1940s look and model that in pictures. CSI Bismarck: I wouldn’t put it past ‘em. 
All in all, I’d be interested to find out what happened to the cows and how vampire blood poisoning can be prevented/cured.
3. The cocktail sounds lovely, but I only have the Chambord. It should be thickly scented with sugary vanilla goodness and cream with a nice touch of raspberries. I’m pretty sure I would like this drink, but I would have to sip it slowly, as with all cocktails, given it’s strength (that is, only being made of alcohol).
Thank you!
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that drink sound delicious
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Heh. I have both Dancing With Werewolves and Brimstone Kiss (and am looking forward to the third book in the series), and all of the Irene Adler books except the most recent one (still in hardback, alas). She’s one of my favorite writers, and I love her stuff.
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1. I have not read Carole’s books, but they look interesting.
2. I am definitely checking them out now
3. eh, it was okay… a bit much for me.
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I read both Dancing with Werewolves and Brimstone Kiss. I loved them! I am going to try the cocktail tonight!
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Wish I could say that I read both books, but sadly I have not. This is the first time I have even heard of her name. Why I love BBB so much, bringing in a variety of new authors for me to try out.
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I haven’t read these yet but they look wonderful a howling good time
Deb
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I have not read any of her books but Dancing With Werewolves looks like it is right up my alley! Writing the recipe for the cocktail down now I will be trying it over the weekend!
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I’ve read all the Midnight Louie books and thought they were great. I’m so pleased to find out about a new series from an author I enjoy about a subject I love.
I made the Albino Vampire but as I’m not allowed to drink I gave them to my daughter and her friends (all of legal drinking age!!) and they loved them.
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Tried the cocktail. Not really my thing, I’m not big on cocktails. Sorry.
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I have not read her books, but now it’s on my list to buy, borrow or steal– no, of course I wouldn’t do that. They are on my list though!
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I haven’t read the books yet but they’re very intriguing–especially after the first 3 chapters. I have to say that I can’t wait to get my hands on them.
Quick question though, where in the world did you come up with these cocktails? Wow! I’d love to try the Albino Vampire, but the ingredients are out of my budget at the moment, lol… but I have to say, it sound DELICIOUS!
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I’ve read Dancing with Werewolves, and I thought it was awesome!
I LOVED how Y2K made all of the vampires/witches/werewolves come out! If only lol!
And there were so many plot twists that kept me reading…not to mention Ric!
I haven’t gotten around to Brimstone Kiss yet, but I can’t wait to read it!
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I just finished Dancing with Werewolves and I really enjoyed it! I loved that Delilah was not an all-powerful character and instead accepts help from others. It is a great story and a wonderful mystery. I am really looking forward to the next installment!
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I haven’t read any of Carole Nelson Douglas’s book but am always looking for a new author. I love books with creativity and these seem right up my alley. Getting ready to download the free PDF of the first three chapters of Dancing with Werewolves.
I haven’t yet tried the Albino Vampire Cocktail but Im pretty sure thats my drink for Saturday night at the Halloween party Im attending. Thanks Carole!
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ok, so I admit I not read any of her books (yet)but you had me at “Albino Vamipre” so that is something I MUST try!!
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I haven’t read any of Carole’s books yet but I think I’m going to have to now! Wow, X-acto knife razor blades duct taped to the rose stems. Classy!
Also, Achilles sounds really cute!
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I have not read any of Carole’s books yet but they sound right up my alley! ;d
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This is the first time I’ve heard of this series. Wow…good books and good drinks….what a combo!
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I absolutely love (and own) both Dancing With Werewolves and Brimstone Kiss. (I’m also a fan of the Midnight Louie books.) I didn’t know the third one was ready for release, but now it’s on my calendar. Yay!
Tania L
P.S. No need to enter me in the contest, I just wanted to chime in with the love. : )
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I haven’t read any of the books yet, but I did download the 1st 3 chapters of Dancing with Werewolves. I’m looking forward to it!!!
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I haven’t read any of the books but my mom has downloaded the chapter so i am excited to read them!!!
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I have loved her Midnight Louie books, and after reading the first few chapters on the website I am already hooked! Can’t wait to read Dancing With Werewolves! The way she writes always gets me imagining what everything looks like immediately!
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I haven’t read them, but going on my pile to read. Looking forward to read them.
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I have read both books–Dancing With Werewolves and Brimstone Kiss.
I love the series. They are entertaining & mysterious. Can’t wait
to read Vampire Sunrise!
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I have not read any of Caroles’s books but I love the chapters! I need to finish the series I’m reading first. I am a little OCD about that. Put in my TBR pile at Amazon.
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I have read Carole Nelson Douglas for years…I have every copy of Midnight Louie and Temple Barr in my library-most in hardback -first editions. I even have a couple of her short stories and she has signed them. I also have read all of her Irene Adler series and loved those-I especially like when she can pull one over on old Sherlock. LOL I adore her work. I did read Dancing with Werewolves and it was a bit different than her regular style but intriguing.
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I’ve read Dancing with Werewolves and really enjoyed it. Brimstone Kiss is still in my TBR pile. When I read Dancing with Werewolves I just couldn’t pass up trying the Albino Vampire it was great and is now a favorite drink when when we have a party!!
Thanks Carole!
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I just read the 1st 3 chapters & can’t wait to read more!!! And the cocktail will be enjoyed on Halloween
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I downloaded and read the chapters of Dancing with Werewolves and wanted more! So I visited 1/2 Price Books and found a copy and now have it home to read as soon as I’m done with the book I’m already reading. We are also having a Goddess party 11/06 and I went and got the stuff to make Albino Vampire and tried it tonight. I was Yummy!! We will be serving it at the party!!
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I have not read any of Carole’s books yet but they are definitely on my TBR list. Dancing with Werewolves is great from what I read, I cannot wait to read the rest.
I cannot drink often but this drink is one that I will definitely have to try!
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Hi
1,Have not Read them just Found out about your books but I defently am adding to my list of books to read.
sasluvbooks@yahoo.com
From Stacey S
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i dont like white chocolate so i cant make it. the new book from what i have read was good ^^
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Option #2)
I have to admit, I am not a fan of the prologue; it was too factual and the voice too removed to catch my interest. Once I got into chapter one, however…well, the voice grabbed me. I love the narrator’s attitude and her obvious intelligence. I’ll definitely consider picking it up the next time I’m in a bookstore.
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I haven’t picked up any of these books, but after reading jsut a little bit it looks pretty interesting! I’ll be adding it to my list of new people to try out the next time I have some cash! Though it did begin a little slowly, so I was a bit skeptical of if I would like it at first.
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I have not read Carole’s books….YET. They are on my TBR pile.
For a sweet creamy drink this was really good. I generally prefer more savory or citrus based drinks, but I would drink this again and have added it to the list for Halloween….
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Hi, I haven’t read any of Carole’s books yet but would love to! The blurbs sound good and I’ll certainly check them out. I love paranormal and shapeshifter stories!:o) Tamsyn
tamsyn5@yahoo.com
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I have not read Carole’s 3 books yet but after reading the first 3 chapters and the reviews, I ordered them like I always do. They really sound great. I don’t drink but my friends who do say that the drink is really good, so I will take their word on that.
Heidi S.
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Wow! So many good comments and questions. Glad to find you’re trying the sample chapters and some already have Delilah books on their TBR piles. Also, glad to see readers of my Midnight Louie and Irene Adler series among you. It’s also great to hear the Delilah cocktails are
making the party circuit already and will in future!
The carolenelsondouglas.com website works, but I’m getting a revamp andupdate started, including a blog. Please email me at cdouglas@catwriter.com if you want the PDF of my annual Midnight Louie newsletter, which lists my series in order and has info on short stories and letters from readers . . .and the occasional cat picture. :))
First, the DRINKS: Biki, you wondered how on earth I came up with them. It was a case where a character led and I followed. When the sexy albino rock star/Vegas hotelier known as Cocaine (also aka Snow) came on to Delilah in his Inferno Hotel bar, she wanted to show him she wasn’t easy picking. Since he hated and denied the rumor he was an albino vampire, Delilah sashayed up to the Inferno bar and invented a drink by that name just to annoy him. Oops. Delilah found you can’t annoy a dude who’s lead singer for the Seven Deadly Sins and whose sin is, natch, Pride. Snow simply made the Albino Vampire the Inferno house drink at $12 a hit and raked in the money!
Delilah listed the clear and white liquors and gave amounts, but I had to tidy up after her and make the recipe amounts work. Vegas excess had already hit Delilah. When I went to the liquor store to set up a test bar, the brand-name liquor bottles totaled $80! So I added a note to the Albino Vampire recipe that cheaper varieties can be used.)
Delilah and I are also going to invent a Virtual Virgin one day for the nonalcoholic set.
The Albino Vampire is a sweet “dessert drink,” as some have noted. In fact, Sansouci, Werewolf Mob head muscleman, flirts with Delilah by comparing the cocktail to her: “a sweet, seductive girly drink with unsuspected kick.”
The Brimstone Kiss and Vampire Sunrise are stronger and more fiery. In fact, Delilah invents the Brimstone Kiss to weasel info out of Mr. Noir Guy, Humphrey Bogart. The BK, he tells Delilah, is “something you’d sip on all night long and I’d knock back in a couple of slugs.”
Yes, “celebrity” zombies are hotel attractions in Delilah’s Vegas: they are zombie bodies overlaid with the images and personas of Silver Screen characters like Sam Spade and Nick and Nora Charles and even Asta, their famous film terrier.
It’s great to hear from readers who followed my Midnight Louie feline PI in Vegas. My novella in The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2 is told in Louie’s hard-boiled voice as he visits Delilah’s darker 2013 Vegas to help her solve the case of a dying vampire in a romantic triangle times three.
I also see Irene Adler addicts among you. The first book of the eight, Good Night, Mr. Holmes, was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year (also a Romantic Times and American Mystery Award winner–I cover the genre waterfront.) Its first trade paperback edition reissues Nov. 10 because of Robert Downey Jr.’s anticipated new Sherlock Holmes (with Irene Adler) movie at Christmas!
I’m having a ball taking Las Vegas to the dark side after keeping up with the actual Sin City in the Midnight Louie books through two decades of its own radical reinvention. And I love finding different slants on the usual supernatural suspects. Thanks, Linda George and Denise G. and others for mentioning that.
In the Midnight Louie series, which I call “Remington Steele with two couples and cat,” continuing mystery and romance character and story arcs all drive toward a suspenseful conclusion. As a character-riven writer. I love working with allies and enemies who aren’t always what they seem and setting the issues and dangers and challenges against a larger-than-life world.
Dani and Seri found the first book’s prologue start a bit slow, but I had to consider readers I already had who might find the urban fantasy/paranormal romance genres a huge jump.
Thanks, Tania L, “for the love. :)” and, Angelina, good to see you here! You have quite an inspiring personal story about using the Midnight Louie books to recover from a head-on crash.
For any intrigued by the eerie Kansas events, Delilah is returning there to solve them and the mysteries of her roots in Book Four.
Ah, yes, Brandy, the Silver familiar foisted on Delilah in Dancing with Werewolves. Will it be “solved” in Brimstone Kiss? It’s still a “character” and is still showing spooky and even sexy new sides.
Thanks to Carol M. for the lovely personal recommendation, and those who relished what iokijo called my “twisted humor.” Lisa D, Ric thanks you for finding him “as sexy as Brad Pitt.” Delilah and I will have to see that he lives up to that. And thanks to R.E.B. for including the URL for Jackson Jewels and its vintage jewelry, almost as yummy as a Inferno Bar drink. BTW, a Victorian celery jar would be a tall glass vase to us, just high enough to hold celery in ice water.
Thanks to so many for their comments, and to Susan Leech, Happy Halloween wishes too. Happy Halloween to all! It’s Midnight Louie’s birthday, of course, and not far off from mine. :))
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I haven’t read any of Carole Nelson Douglas’s book yet but after reading the sample chapter I am going to start. They sound very exciting.
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I lovedboth of these books-where can I get some enchanted jewelry that changes form like she has?
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I haven’t read her books yet, but they are on my “To Be Read” List now that I’ve read the sample chapter, got me hooked.
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These books sound great, I haven’t read any of them yet, but after reading the first couple of chapters I want more.
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I haven’t read Carole’s books, but I love her cocktail recipe.
Deidre
deidre_durance at hotmail dot com
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I have to say that I was suckered into buying Dancing With Werewolves simply because it’s set in Las Vegas… and Sunset Park… a place I know OH SO well. I am always anxious and a bit worried about the way others see my fair ::cough:: city. LOL Needless to say, I was NOT disappointed. I just adored Delilah and the whole gang. I am very anxious to get my hands on Brimstone Kiss!!
Thanks for visiting and much success to you!
Aymee aka Vegas Amy ROFL
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I’ve read the first book, Dancing with Werewolves, and enjoyed it a lot though some of the narrative structure irked me. I did however love the fact it was populated with so much old world nostalgia. It reminded me of the times my grandma and grandpa would tell me about the old days of Broadway.
Lexie
Lexie.Cenni(@)gmail.com
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Read both of Carole’s books and LOVED ‘em!
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1. i haven’t read a whole book, just a sampler from # 2 below.
2. me wants a complete book to read the whole deal lol
3. can’t make one, no alcoholic drinks allowed for me at home
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2. I had never heard of these before but after reading the first few chapters, they sound really interesting! They sort of remind me of The Dresden Files and Rachel Caine’s Weather Warden series, an air of mystery and adventure just waiting to happen.
3. Unfortunately underage, so no Albino Vampire for me
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I have read Dancing with Werewolves and really enjoyed it and i have Brimstone Kiss on my tbr shelf.
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I have not read these books - but those recipes sound absolutely deVINE!!! I want to try them.
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2. Read the first three chapters of Dancing with Werewolves and look forward to continuing
I wanted to make the vampire cocktail but am broke so could only save the recipe, lol
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I’m checking out the books on Amazon - they’ll be mine one way or another!
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I have read the Midnight Louis Series-love them! Can’t wait to check out the Dancing with Werewolves.
Vampire cocktails- so fabulous. I can plan a whole evening around a good book and a good cocktail.
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I have not read Carole’s book, but I do have Brimstone Kiss already and it’s in my TBR pile
I think someone gave it to me as a gift 
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I loved the sample chapters of Dancing with Werewolves. I will definitely purchase and read both books soon.
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I have not read either book, but they sound very good.
lol…I love the idea of the drink to go with the book!
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I read the excerpts but not the books yet bt after reading teh first chapter of Dances with Werewolves i want more… I am also intrigued to try an Albino Vampire but unfortunately I will have to forgo it as i am not suppose to drink but i do sip like once a year….
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I read the first three chapters and was so involved in the story I forgot that I didn’t have the rest of the book to finish…which I was a little disappointed about…. but you definitely have me hooked and now I’m excited to get the rest of the book to read.
thanks for the drink recipes~
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I found out I had just gotten “Dancing with Werewolves” it is really entertaining I don’t want to put it down for a second even though I have to. I only have about 90 pages left and can’t wait to find out if there’s something wierd about RIC as well as Quicksilver. Now there’s something I’m almost sure he’s more than just a dog, but can’t figure out what or who he is yet. I’ll have to get Brimestone Kiss next (ASAP). Way to go….
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I’ve never read any of her books but I’m always looking for new reading material.
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I have not had the pleasure of reading Carole’s books. I do think I will be picking one up after reading that excerpt… I love the whole roses and exacto knife what was ted thinking.
Perhaps this weekend I will try the drink…
Happy Halloween and thanks for stopping by.
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I have not read one of Carol’s books, yet. But now I am planning on finding some to read….my friends and I love vampire books.
Jennifer B
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I have ordered all three books and I am looking forward to reading them all. They look like a very good series, so much so that I will be pulling my hair out for the next one to come out, which can never be soon enough!
Thank you, Misty T.
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I hated having to read Dancing with Werewolves because now I have to buy it!!!! Gotta have more.
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Haven’t read any of your books yet, so thanks for showcasing another new author. Would love to try the Albino Vampire cocktail.
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I haven’t read any of her books but I made the Albino Vampire cocktail and it is delish!!
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Have never read any of her books, but will definately check them out!
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Love the names of your books.
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I have not read any of her books but I am always looking for new authors and these sound really interesting, plus the drink recipies.
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I not read the books but I’ve read the first 3 chapters and I’m definitley adding these to my wish list at amazon.
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My mom and me have both read your books. There AWESOME!!! We can’t wait for more!
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I haven’t read any of her books, but I feel that I must now that I have a new recipe to try.
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I haven’t read any of your books, but the chapters were excellent. I will have to go pick one up tonight on the way home from work. Great! I see another sleepless night ahead of me… The cocktails look interesting, I’m a red wine drinker myself, but might try them on guests…
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I bought “Dancing With Werewolves” and “Brimstone Kiss” a bit ago but haven’t had a chance to read them yet. They sounded so good from the back blurb that I had to get them. I need to read them soon! Also, the drink recipes sound delicious. Do you have any non-alcoholic drink recipes for those of us that don’t drink alcohol?
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