Kitty Norville is a DJ with a secret - one that keeps her away from family events, and changes her work schedule. She's sick of taking requests for lame songs, and her "home" life is no picnic either. So she starts letting it out at work, kinda like I do - except that she has tons more ears listening to her woes and offering (advice) feedback...All of this sharing opens her eyes to the things that are not alright with her pack, first and foremost with the pack's bullying leader. And the local vampires send someone to kill her when they decide that Kitty's radio show threatens to expose their existence. Which exposes Kitty's secret. The local cops show up asking questions when a naked, bloody, body is found outside her apartment - and asking more when more bloody, battered, bodies are found around town. Kitty is now bouncing between her show, her pack's disapproval, helping the cops track down a psychotic serial-killer werewolf, and looking for a caravan of people claiming to be able to "cure" vampirism... I got tired on her behalf, just reading the book!
Providing levity amidst all this seriousness is her interaction with the callers to The Midnight Hour. From a guilt-ridden (ex-)Catholic vampire to the dude looking for an orgy, the callers range from the hilarious and ridiculous, to the somber and sympathetic. Levity's good, though, because outside of the studio, Kitty's not having a good time at all.
Kitty and the Midnight Hour got me hooked on Kitty. She's not the kick-ass heroine yet, but the beginning of that Kitty is here. And after following her through this journey, I had to know how she fares. (& I'm very glad I did!)
Title: Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Author: Carrie Vaughn
ISBN-10: 0-446-61641-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-446-61641-6
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, 2005
And now, for those of you who missed out on the 6-set giveaway that recently ended, I have ONE (only one) copy of Kitty and the Midnight Hour for you.
This giveaway will run till 11:59pm on March 8th, and is open to US & Canada residents only. Sorry, no P.O. Boxes - HBG rules.
To enter, leave a comment about this post. =) Follow my blog for an additional entry. Existing followers count, too. Comment & let me know. Blog about this giveaway for two more entries. Comment with the link to your actual post.
And don't forget to come back & find out if you've won. Winners will have 3 days to get me their mailing info, after which I'll draw a replacement. If I have an email address, I can follow up if I don't hear from you, but if not...
Good luck!!
Check out more giveaways at the Book Giveaway Carnival, March 2nd to March 8th. And come back next week for Kitty Goes to Washington!
99 comments:
I haven't read any of the Kitty books yet but I'd really like to:)
Follower
This book is on my list to pick up and read soon. It sounds like my kind of book.
I'd love to see how Kitty handles all her problems.
I love this series, and would love to win the book (and I'm already a follower).
OK, you have me interested. Please enter me! I am already a follower!
Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by & entering! I tried to embed a playlist w/ the songlist from the book, but it broke my page load on IE... =( Anyhoo, I've got you down, good luck!
& Kat ~ Kitty starts, but isn't the greatest at it (yet)... I love this series because you see her growth as time progresses.
Hey, I'd love to read this. Enter me please. Thanks!
tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com
Oh yeah, I'm also subscribed to your blog.
tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com
Don't enter me, I already have the books, but I wanted to say I loved your review! I'm on Kitty takes a Holiday and I'm loving these books! I think they're just a blast to read!!
Ooo, I loved this book. It would be great to own it so I could read it again. :0)
Thanks!
Dawn M.
I subscribe with Google Reader. :0)
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Nope, no need to enter me (this time 'cause I've got a copy. Go, me!) -- I'm just dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book.
I was bumming majorly missing out on the giveaway of the set. I would love to be entered for this book. What better way to start collecting them than at the beginning. Thanks! Indigo
I'm following you on my Google Reader. Thanks! Indigo
This would be the first time reading this series but now I'm intrigued. Thanks for the giveaway
Please include me in your drawing.
Thanks
Carlene
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I would love a chance to win!
Valorie
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Posted a blog:
http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/02/24/book-giveaways-0223-0301/
Valorie
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I am a follower.
Valorie
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I would love to read this. :-) Thanks for the giveaway!
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I'm a follower. :-)
ladyufshalott at yahoo.com
I have yet to read a Kitty book, and I am dying to start! Please enter me in the giveaway!
Thanks!
Kelly
I'm also a follower.
No need to sing me up for this one Drey. I blogged about it here:
http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-weeks-giveaways-galore_28.html
I haven't read any of these either but I'd like to start!
Please enter me! I also blogged about the contest here: http://debbiesworld.wordpress.com/other-book-giveaways/
I'd love to be entered in this one! I'm a follower!
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Strong female character, supernatural/urban-fantasy, how did I miss out of this series? I'd love the chance to get into it now.
Thanks!
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Drey, You let it out at work, No way! you look so sweet! Please enter me in the drawing. I'm a follower
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i have not read any of the kitty books but heard a lot about them thanks for the giveaway minsthins(at)optonline(dot)net
I've heard about these books, and I'd love to read one.
I have never heard of the Kitty books. sign me up please.
livingmyhappilyeverafter at yahoo
Im a follower
You write really great reviews! I'd love to win this book... sounds really interesting!
this book has intrigued me for a while. it sounds really original
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I'd love to win a copy of this book. I'm excited to start the series. And I subscribe! Woot!
Thanks for the giveaway:)
Would love to read this one!
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
I love a good vampire / werewolf book :D
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I am just getting into paranormal books and I'd love to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.
I love cats, I love vampires, a vampire named kitty, now that sound awesome!
I am just starting twilight because my daughter really wants me to read it, this sounds like a more adult version, would love to try it out.
I have never read any of these books but they sound great and I would love to win this one.
I'd love a chance to win
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I love these books, and I'd love to win this for a friend who I know would love them, too! :) Thank you for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com.
Looks like a good book.
very interesting book count me in on this contest
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I would love to win, these look like a great books!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
sounds like this might be a good new author to follow.
thanks for hosting the giveaway!
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Sounds like a great book. Thank you for the giveaway.
Haven't tried these yet, love this genre and always looking for more authors to read. Added you to my GR.
Sounds intriguing!
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sounds interesting
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I have heard a lot about this author, but I have not read any of her books yet. Thank you.
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
Sounds like a great read would love to win this, thank you for the giveaway
I haven't read any of her books. But this review sounds great.
I'd love to win this book. Please enter me in the drawing. And I'm a follower! Thanks!
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Interesting...I would like to read this
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The book description sounds interesting. I really like science fiction. My daughter loves reading vampire novels, so I am sure she would enjoy this. Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm a follower!
I have yet to read a book written by Carrie, but I am always open to new authors, especially when I have heard good things about them. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am a blog follower. : )
Wow! Her life does sound exhausting. I like the radio show twist, too. I've added it to my Amazon wishlist just in case I don't win. ;)
So many of friends have read all of the Kitty books and rave about them! I feel so far behind since I haven't read any of them yet. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Please enter me!
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Great giveaway! enter me please.
ty 4 the awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)masonsgranny59@yahoo.com
I entered the original giveaway and really want to read this series. Thanks!
I havent been able to read any of the 6 yet this would be a great spot to start
Ohh....I've heard great things about the Kitty books!!!
I'd like to read this book. Thanks.
-Terra H.
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I'd love for a chance to read this book!
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I haven't read any from this series yet, but it sounds like something right up my alley. I love books with vamps and weres in them. Thanks so much!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com
This book sounds soo good! I would love to get hooked on a new author & character.
Wow! I'm intrigued already! Thanks for letting me know about a new series of books! I'd love to win this!
I'm interested-please sign me up
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i love you review the kitty books looks good.
I have never read any of the Kitty books but they sound interesting. Please enter me into your giveaway.
Thanks!
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I am a follower.
dbkagrayson2002 at gmail dot com
I've been wanting to read this series
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I'm a follower
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This sounds fun. (And, I've followed you - as wrigleyfield.)
My email: ewrigleyfield AT gmail DOT com
Please count me in this giveaway.
sallylynnsara@hotmail.com
I'm already a follower.
sallylynnsara@hotmail.com
No luck winning the whole series but I would love to be entered to win the first one in the series. Thanks :D
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I am also already a follower of your blog!
waitmantwillie@hotmail.com
I would love to win this book!
I'm a follower.
I haven't read this series yet but I been wanting too. Since, I did not win the 6-book Kitty Norville giveaway I am trying my luck on this one.
I follow your blog via Y!reader.
I blogged about this contest at my LJ:
http://okibi-insanity.livejournal.com/5816.html
Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Sue
okibi_insanity[at]yahoo[dot]com
Sounds like a very different type of book. I'd love to read it.
This book sounds like one I would like. Thank you for having this giveaway. litefoot873@hotmail.com
I am a follower. litefoot873@hotmail.com
I've never heard of the Kitty series before, but it sounds great!
Please enter me! I would love to win!
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I am now a follower.
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