Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

My top 3 are:
The Fever Series by Moning (although it's more PNR)
The Charlie Madigan Series by Kelly Gay
The Dark Days Series by Jocelynn Drake

I'm looking for a new favorite series to take over my top spots. Any recommendations for a good Urban Fantasy read? Thanks!

I have a ton but these would be my top 3 for sure.

Kate Daniel series by Ilona Andrews
The Weird Girls by Cecy Robson
The Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones (this one is so darn funny!)

And I also highly recommend these:

The Elemental Assassin series by Jennifer Estep
The Sentinels of New Orleans by Suzanne Johnson
The Hollow Series by Kim Harrison
Alpha & Omega Series by Patricia Briggs
Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs

I'll have to check out The Weird Girls, and the Sentinels of New Orleans. Those are the two I haven't heard about before.

The Fever Series is at the top of my list ... right up until Shadowfever and then it kind of lost me. I'm trying to decide if I want to continue reading the series now (just found out that it continues).

I also really liked the Merry Gentry series by Laurel K. Hamilton but stopped reading at A Lick of Frost because it kind of went of the deep end for me.

My favourites are:

Fever series by Karen Moning
Steel & Stone series by Annette Marie
Shadow Reader series by Sandy Williams
Charlie Davidson series by Darynda Jones
Shaede Assassin series by Amanda Bonilla

I've just recently started reading UF. But The Fever series Darkfever by KMM is definitely topping my list right now.

I bought the first Kate Daniels book Magic Bites but I just haven't been able to get into it. Does it get better?

Gotta go with Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels series, followed closely by Darynda Jones Charley Davidson series...

Salome wrote: I bought the first Kate Daniels book Magic Bites..." I kinda felt the same way, but I do think it picked up and now its one of my favs.

Try the October Daye series by Seanan McGuire; it just keeps getting better and better. Also I love Faith Hunter's (Jane Yellowrock series).

So many UF series with female leads seem to be the same (the lead is a struggling (fill in the blank) that reading them is just repetitive...but these 2 are very different IMHO. Good luck!

Love Kate Daniels! It definitely gets better!

My UF favorites are:
1. Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost.
2. Georgina Kincaid Series by Richelle Mead.
3. Tales of an Extrordinary Girl Series by Gena Showalter.

Others:
I also enjoyed quite a few of the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris and books 4&5 of the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. Also some of the books from the series Anita Blake by Laurell K. Hamilton

I think Moning should have stopped after Shadowfever. Iced was just okay, and I still have to read Burned.
I'll have to check out Steel & Stone Series. That's a new one for me.
Maybe I should give Kate Daniels another try...everyone I talk to seems to agree that it gets better.

Iced made me really mad, so I king of pretend the Fever series ended in book 5, I will not be continuing.

There are so many great UF series, it would be hard to pick a favorite.

I'm currently obsessed with the Irin Chronicles by Elizabeth Hunter

Me, too! 6 & 7 are like spinoffs...but I'll probably still give Burned a try.

Shifters Unbound,series Jennifer Ashley
Alpha and Omega series Patricia Briggs
mercy Thompson series Patricia Briggs
Cal and Niko Leandros, series by Rob Thurman
Chronicles of Nick, series Sherrilyn Kenyon
Chicagoland Vampires,series Chloe Neil

Might make Nightlife my next read Carolyn. It'll be my first book from Rob Thurman.

I too don't know how I would pick my absolute top 3 series, it often changes with which books are current etc.

The Elemental Mysteries Elizabeth Hunter
Hidden Series Colleen Vanerlinden
Jane Yellowrock Faith Hunter
Sensor series Susan Illene
Steel and Stone Annette Marie
Hellcat Sharon Hannaford
Bite Back Mark Henwick

I could go on! But I've noticed I have a big thing for Indie authors lately, there is so much quality out there that goes unnoticed by the masses.

If we're just picking one, I'd pick The Hollows by Kim harrison (except the last two books). To me it was a consistently great series that improved with age, and kept an interesting, layered storyline with interesting, diverse characterization. It had dark, gritty times, genuine tragedy, but also genuine humor and quirkiness that worked. Liked the authors' writing style and the world she made in it.

Carolyn wrote: "Shifters Unbound,series Jennifer Ashley
Alpha and Omega series Patricia Briggs
mercy Thompson series Patricia Briggs
Cal and Niko Leandros, series by Rob Thurman
Chronicles of Nick, series Sherr..."

Janine wrote: "Might make Nightlife my next read Carolyn. It'll be my first book from Rob Thurman."

think you will like it. really good series

The Scribe was such a great read!! but I was disappointed with the following books..

I'm surprised no one mentioned
Great series

Guild Hunter is one of my faves, too, but it's def more PNR.

Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
The fae chronicles by Amelia Hutchins
Hot damned series by Robyn Peterman

I like heather graham. Paranormal romance

Janine wrote: "Guild Hunter is one of my faves, too, but it's def more PNR."

Sorry I get confused, never quite make the difference between the two.. I was going to mention and but wan't sure..

ps: these 2 series are great!!!

My top 5 (in No particular order)

Estelle (E) wrote: "Janine wrote: "Guild Hunter is one of my faves, too, but it's def more PNR."

Sorry I get confused, never quite make the difference between the two.. I was going to mention [bookcover:Raphael|63983..."

To me PNR is about the romance and sex first and foremost, and UF is more about the plot with the romance in the background. Not always but usually. And PNR has a lot more sex as a general rule.

Erin (Series Addict) wrote: "Estelle (E) wrote: "Janine wrote: "Guild Hunter is one of my faves, too, but it's def more PNR."

Sorry I get confused, never quite make the difference between the two.. I was going to mention [boo..."

Thanks Erin, that makes sense.. to me UF means a kickass heroin in leather pants and high heals lol
I was trying to differenciate Fantasy vs Paranormal, didn't think of the 'romance' part.

99% of the time I read UF and every once in a while some PNR. I always go back to the Guild Hunter series...soo good.
I really like Black Wings, too, and the Arcadia Bell series.

I recommend 'The Dresden Files' by Jim Butcher and also 'Mercy Thompson' bei Patricia Briggs. In both series strong main-characters and the right amount of romance.

I have to try Patricia Briggs for a change

Kate Daniels series, Ilona Andrews
Guild Hunters series, Nalinia Singh
Psy/Changeling series, Nalini Singh
Mercy Thompson series, Patricia Briggs
Alpha and Omega series, Patricia Briggs
The Pride series, Shelley Laurenston
Dragon Kin series, G.A. Aiken
Elder Races series, Thea Harrison

Thank you so much for posting your favorites, perhaps I will find many I enjoy from yours.

I am a huge fan of:
Mercy Thompson
Kate Daniels
Jane Yellowrock

I like Iron Druid as well as Ginn Hale's Rifer but that may not be UF. I enjoyed October Daye.

Could not get into The Hollows, I read Fever but shezz, I will not put myself through it again. Downside Ghosts was ok but I finally got sick of the main chick disrespecting herself so much.

Hi-
I loved mercy Thompson and Jane yellow rock-- who is Kate Daniels? Series!!!!? I must know!!!!

The hollows- I'll say this: I read the first and put it away. I revisited a few years later because I was desperate. Sounds terrible-- truly is? After the second book? HOOK LINE AND SUNK! I was sad when the series ended but the character development was sincerely amazing and I miss AL the most! Lol... And newt, I won't lie- I feel like she and Rachel could meet again. But the series ended, sigh. If u can give it another shot, please try! I think it is worth it! 13 books in the series and I really think it is all that and a bag of toads;-)

Jane Yellowrock- best ever. And mercy? Yeah- great taste!!!!

AJ

Also
I loved October daye-- who is iron Druid and the rifer one.....

I must read these! And thanks for commenting!

I love Kate Daniels. Trying to read as slow as I can to prolong the love!!!!

AJ wrote: "Hi-
I loved mercy Thompson and Jane yellow rock-- who is Kate Daniels? Series!!!!? I must know!!!!

The hollows- I'll say this: I read the first and put it away. I revisited a few years later becau..."

Kate Daniels is from a series written by Ilona Andrews. First book is . The series starts slow, but I highly recommend it. I'm a big fan of any writing by the Andrews. (they are a husband and wife team).

Cindi wrote: "Salome wrote: I bought the first Kate Daniels book Magic Bites..." I kinda felt the same way, but I do think it picked up and now its one of my favs.

Try the October Daye series [boo..."
You just picked some of my favorite UF series!!! I love all three that you mentioned.

I really enjoyed The Dark Swan Series by Richelle Mead. Great dual worlds!

some other good series are , , and

Sam wrote: "I really enjoyed The Dark Swan Series by Richelle Mead. Great dual worlds!"
I enjoyed that series as well but ended up not reading the last one because my sister said it was horrible.

Sophie wrote: "Sam wrote: "I really enjoyed The Dark Swan Series by Richelle Mead. Great dual worlds!"
I enjoyed that series as well but ended up not reading the last one because my sister said it was horrible."

I wouldn't say horrible. I would agree that it was not as strong as the others. Also, I just had to know what happened:)

Sophie wrote: "some other good series are , , and "

I think I'll give The Witchling a whirl:) Sounds like my kind of book.

its a good series. Each book in the series focuses on one of the three sisters and then it just continues with that formula for each book that comes out.

Sam wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Sam wrote: "I really enjoyed The Dark Swan Series by Richelle Mead. Great dual worlds!"
I enjoyed that series as well but ended up not reading the last one because my sister said it..."
I didn't want to read one bad book and have it destroy the whole series for me so I ended up staying away from it.

The Negotiator Trilogy by C.E. Murphy is a good short series with paranormals in an urban setting.

S.C. wrote: "Sophie wrote: "some other good series are , , and "

I think I'll giv..."
I really enjoyed the Witchling book also

I really enjoyed Burned, its kind of YA but i really liked it. I also liked The Serenity Series: Box Set: Books 1-3 Serenity series was interesting bc it started off very different, a woman very sad and utterly alone due to a abusive husband, and i mean ABUSIVE...felt like i was living it right with her..and this lone vampire picks up on her utter sadness and sees her running and wants to protect her. But its not just about vampires...i STILL have not figured out what her husband turned into! Theres other beings also. Also Ethereal this is the celestra series and i read the first couple and i liked it, again bordering on YA but enjoyable. i just finished The Garden of Eden and that was YA/ UF too but good. Very different, in this book the girl is half devil half angel and she kinda gets recruited to be assistant to the grim reaper..while her ghost boyfriend follows along.. The Ghost and the Graveyard this book was awesome and HOT. A Job From Hell classic UA , lots of different beings and things going on, a great read. Sterling i have not finished this one yet but half way and its been really interesting. Wicked Lovely great book,if u are into the fae and stuff a very popular series, i loved this book. And i also love Zoey Rogue...awesome book.

I need to start Jane Yellowrock. I keep passing on it. Not sure why. I also couldn't get into The Hollows. Maybe I should try again?! Has anyone read Helen Harper's Blood Destiny Series? I really enjoyed the first one, Blood Fire.

Many of my favorites are already listed :)

Adult (in no particular order)
*Fever series books 1-5 by KMM
*Cassie Palmer series by Karen Chance
*Shadow Reader by Sandy Williams
*Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews
*Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones
*Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason
*House of Comarre by Kristen Painter
*Elemental Mysteries by Elizabeth Hunter
*Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne


YA
*Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
*Fire & Thorns by Rae Carson
*War of the Fae by Elle Casey
*Malediction Trilogy by Danielle L Jensen will most likely join this list but I've only read the first book so far

ive just got the gardella vampire chronicles, about to start reading the first book...i am looooving the theme!!! 18th century female vamp slayers, are u kidding me?? Fever series is my faaaave also from KMM...you should try , thats the first book in 'The Dark Ink Chronicles' by Elle Jasper...my second fave series behing Fever.