30 Days of Books - Day 22

Favorite non-sexual relationship (including asexual romantic relationships)

Kiriel's copy of Anita Blake: The First Death by Laurell K. Hamilton

Hands down, My favorite platonic relationship is between Anita and Edward in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels. Earlier this month, I blogged about Anita as My favorite female character in a novel. Edward is one of Anita's best friends and one of the people who taught Anita to kick ass as well as she does.

Edward is ex-special forces turned hit man. But he doesn't take contracts on humans anymore. Edward only hunts lycanthropes and vampires because killing humans got too easy. In Laurell K. Hamilton's mythology, vampires like to give nicknames. It's a sign of respect. Anita is "The Executioner" because she's killed more vampires than anyone...except Edward. The vampires call Edward "Death."

Do you have a favorite friendship in a novel? Comment and tell Me the name of the novel or series and who the characters are.

In the Mail - The Last Kiss Goodbye by Karen Robards

The Last Kiss Goodbye - Karen Robards

Yesterday, I tweeted about a package I received in the mail. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to blog about it in detail. Here's an update:

Below the postage mark on the package was a little sticker that told Me it was something from Penguin Random House. However, I don't recall ordering anything. It turned out to be a copy of The Last Kiss Goodbye by Karen Robards. This book wasn't on My Amazon wishlist, so I know it's not from one of My loyal subjects. I have a vague recollection of entering a book giveaway contest a month or two ago, so My best guess is that I won. Woo hoo!

From the blurb on the back, it looks like a paranormal romance/mystery-thriller. Could be interesting. Have you read this book? Did you like it? Have you read any of Karen Robards other novels? Comment and let Me know.