It may be the day after Halloween, but fans of paranormal romance know that creatures of the night can always be found in the right book. Today author Caridad Piñeiro is celebrating the release of the second book in her new paranormal romantic suspense series, Stronger than Sin, and she’s stopping by the Book Case to talk about the appeal of the genre—and sponsor a Monday contest! Read on for your chance to win a T-shirt and copies of Sins of the Flesh and Stronger than Sin.
Vampires and werewolves and demons, oh my!
Guest post by Caridad Piñeiro
Caridad Piñeiro
As a writer of paranormal stories, the Halloween season is a great time for me! Creatures that go bump in the night abound, especially vampires and werewolves and demons and I love nothing more than a good paranormal story because stories with such creatures are fascinating on so many levels.
Paranormal novels often feature battles of good versus evil and of human versus demon. Because of that, such stories often involve life and death choices. As a reader and writer, I love experiencing those emotional highs and lows as characters make difficult decisions during those high stakes scenarios.
I also love something else about paranormal stories – exploring whether the monsters are really the humans or the demons. Many times the surprising answer is that the actions of the humans are much more inhumane than those of the demons they seek to control or destroy. When crafting the SINS series, that inhumanity was a recurring theme for me because I wanted readers to think about what makes us human while also enjoying an action-packed read. Oftentimes readers responded to me by saying that the scientists and mercenaries in the first story, Sins of the Flesh, were much scarier than the genetically engineered heroine.
Another thing that I appreciate, and which I believe readers respond to on a gut level, is exploring real life issues through the context of a paranormal story. For example, in Stronger Than Sin I have a heroine who has suffered from domestic abuse and the “monster” in the story is a genetically engineered ex-football player prone to episodes of violence. By having the heroine have to confront her fear, I hope readers will be inspired to believe that they, too, can confront their fears.
Finally, paranormals lend themselves to stories which are darker and edgier because of those high stakes issues and because we seem to be willing to accept that demons – and the humans who associate with them – are somehow free of observing the rules of “civilized” society. Because of that, paranormal writers can push the envelope when it comes to the behavior in which their characters engage.
Even though Halloween is over, there is no reason why you have to put away the creatures of the night. Just pick up a paranormal and keep the spirit alive!
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Thanks, Caridad! To be entered to win a prize package that includes a t-shirt and copies of Stronger than Sin and Sins of the Flesh, leave a comment telling us about your favorite paranormal series.
Have not read any of Caridad’s books although I have read a couple of other authors’ in the same genre. Lean toward Arcane Society by “Amanda Quick” (Krentz) type.
I loved the Darker Hunter series by Kim Harrison. One series I love that is not paranormal is The Plum series by Janet E.
Hi, Caridad! It’s Mel. Sooo nice to see you here on The Book Case. Wow, I haven’t read either of these books and I’d love to win them. Hope you had a fun Halloween. Mine stank.
Of course I love Caridad’s books! But another of my favorite paranormal series is the ‘Guardians of the Night’ Series by Jenna Black.
I read Interview with a Vampire several years ago. That’s about the only paranormal book I’ve read.
I am a big follower of SHERRILYN KENYON’S Dark Hunters series.
I’ve never really been in to paranormal before Twilight and I know it’s lame but I loved it.
Have read lots of Ann Rice, loved Servant of the Bones.
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I look forward to reading Caridad’s work, I have no exposure to her. I am a long time reader of paranormal material beginning with Ann Rice, Stephen King, Dean Koontz. I am an avid reader of Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series waiting, sometimes with not enough patience, for the next to arrive on the shelves and very much enjoy Kenyon’s Dark Hunter series.
Love Caridad’s books. I can’t help wonder how long paranormals will keep going though before another story type (not steam punk) will appear. I also enjoy Christine Feehan, Sherrilyn Kenyon and Laurell K. Hamilton. The Urban Fantasy Series type is not for me either along with steam punk.
My two favorite seres are Sherrilyn Kenyon’s “Dark Hunter’s Series” and JR Ward “The Black Dagger Brotherhood”
Christopher Ransom’s “Birthing House” was a terrific book! I’m still waiting for a sequel, tho…
I love Caridad’s books! I cant wait to read these two. Thanks for the great contest!
I love quite a few urban fantasy/paranormal romance series and authors.. Jim & Shannon Butcher, Caridad’s, early Anita Blake, Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews…
I have been reading so many paranormal series lately that I cannot even begin to say which one I enjoy the most – they are all interesting in their own way. I cannot wait to read these new ones as this is the first I’ve heard of them. Thank you BookPage for continuing to show me new books to read.
I love Caridad’s The Calling series. I also have more favorites,
Larissa Ione, Christina Feehan, KMM, Lyndsey Sands, Shayla Black,Hannah Howell, Angela Knight, Alexandra Ivy, Vivian Arend and the list goes on and on…..
Zina
I read Dracula in Love by Karen Essex. It was good.
I’ve always been a fan of books about the paranormal. Already in my teenage years, I was reading Ann Rice and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. So I was thrilled to discover Caridad Pineiro’s Calling series a few years ago.
I don’t think any author today does romantic paranormal like Caridad. I can’t wait to read Sins of the Flesh. The worst part is that I read it all in a couple of days and I’m left wanting more!
Thank you all so much for dropping by! I appreciate all your kind comments about my work and am happy to meet so many new faces. If you have any questions about the series, just leave them in the comments and I’ll be back to visit later!
I have read Cardad’s earlier books, but neither of the Sins Seriers which I am sure are fabulous and nail biting. Other author’s whose series I’ve enjoyed are JR Ward, Gabaldon, Feehan Drake and Murder Series. I’m weird, I must start on Book One-so OCD sometimes! Caridad, I look forward to begining your series and biting my pink gel nails
When you talk about the inhumane of humans isn’t that similar to the immoral behavior of so called moral people?
I just started a new series by JR Ward. The first book was Covet and the second is Crave. I’m loving this series. I haven’t read anything by this author. I’m going to look for her books. I also love the series by Mary Janice Davidson. They are The Undead series. Can’t wait for the next book.
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the series dark hunters was good
I have many favorites but one that stands out: Cynthia Eden’s Nightwatch.
I’m a huge fan of the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost! Always looking for new paranormal and looking forward to this new (to me) series!
Congrats Joni — you’re the winner!
I’ve read the first one in this series and am looking forward to the release of Stronger Than Sin. The first paranormal series I read was Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series. It’s one of my favorites.
I would easily say ‘Odd Thomas’ or even ‘Life Expectancy’
I do like the Sherrilyn Kenyon series, Amanda Quick’s Arcane series, and the Nora Roberts Circle trilogy. Now I would like to read Caridad’s series also.
My favorite series is my J.R. Ward the black dagger brotherhood
Does the Anne Rice witches series qualify as “paranormal”? If so, count me in for that entertaining New Orleans (and… … ..beyond!) saga.
I think Frost writes my favorite with Cat and Bones.
Off the top of my head in the paranormal romance category I’d have to say: Alexandra Ivy’s Guardians of Eternity series and Sarah McCarty’s vampire cowboy series.
My favorite are Anne Rice’s Mayfair witches series.
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Karin asked, Does that mean the immoral behavior of supposedly moral people? Definitely. The scientists in both SINS books had a moral responsibility to both society and their patients that they chose to ignore for personal gain. I loved exploring that in the novels.
i read a lot of great series, so i’ll just mention one that i’m reading at the moment – happy hour of the damned by mark henry. funny as hell!
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I like them all, but at the top is Marta Acosta’s Casa Dracula series and Lilith Saintcrow’s Kismet series. And Patricia Brigg’s Mercy Thompson series. And her Alpha and Omega series. And Rachel Vincent’s werecat series. And Laurell Hamilton’s Anita Blake series. Oh, I could go on!
This sounds like a great series. I also love the Sookie Stackhouse series.
I’m a great fan of paranormal tv shows: Medium, Ghostwhisperer, Char, Derek Ogilvie. And I loved the movie Sixth Sense.
Please enter me.
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I have read J.r. Ward. The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Charlaine Harris, Southern Vampire Series, Anita Blake, The Breed series. I have never read any of your bools,but I want to.
my faves are the sookie sackhouse books and JR Wards
black dagger brotherhood books.
I sent an RSVP.
I have never read any of your books, Caridad, but I look forward to getting some. I love vampire books.
There are so many… One of them is The Circle trilogy by Nora Roberts.
I have read almost all of Caridad’s books. They are really good. I haven’t found Stronger Than Sin yet but hope to go shoppinf Friday. My other favorite authors are Kenyon, Feehan, Ward, Hamiltonand L.L. Foster’s Servant series. I especially like the Game series by Feehan. I hope everyone has a great day and good reading.
Great interview, I have this on my TBR list!
Lori
Didn’t paranormal romance start with The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon? I LOVE that series! I like James Doss’s character Charley Moon’s
books about the Indian tribes in the southwest and his Aunt Daisy’s spiritual beliefs.
I LOVE THE PARANORMAL. I HAVE NOT AS YET READ ANY BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR. THESE BOOKS SOUND SO INTERESTING. VAMPS, WEREWOLFS, GHOST ALWAY MAKE FOR A GOOD READ. I REALLY WOULD LOVE TO WIN. THANKS..
I’ve not read anything by this author but would love to give these books a try!
I would have to say the Arcane Society series, too. I read Sins of the Flesh and loved it.
Love the cover, and a great blog, can’t wait to ready the book!
Thank you all for dropping by to read the blog and for leaving your comments on what you like to read! Also, many thanks for all your kind comments on the SINS series.
I have read the Mercy Thompson series, C.E. Murphy and the Arcane Society series. I’m looking forward to reading Sins of the Flesh and Stronger than Sin. Thanks for the contest!
I couldn’t agree with you more! Humans scare me more than a lot of “monsters” in paranormal books. Just watch the news for a week and tell me I’m wrong!
As for fav paranormal book/series? That’s a really hard call, but I have to admit I have re-read Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series (and own every one!) more than any others.
Thanks for the contest!
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I love Sherrelyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter series and Palela Palmer’s Feral Warriors. Also JR Ward’s BDB series.
Carol L.
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oops. I meant Pamela Palmer.
Carol L.
“Maybe This Time” by Jennifer Crusie is filled with ghosts & paranormal — read on Halloween night!
I like Laurel Hamilton and Charlaine Harris and looking forward to reading this book.
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches novels from the 90s (Lasher, The Witching Hour, Taltos) remain my absolute favorite paranormal books. I could never get into the vampire ones she wrote but these I love!
I AM NOT FOND OF WITCHES,GENE
I love contests and I would love to read this book and try a new author.
love this post honetsly i have a few fav series the dark hunger series is awesome!
The Pheonix chronicals is awesome as well there are some many new ones that i love
i cant wait to read ur new book
Love Sherrilyn Kenyon.
Currently reading ‘The Burning Lamp’ by Amanda Quick. The whole Arcane Society series has been good. The two vampire series done by Linda Lael Miller and Stephanie Meyers kept my interest also.
The vampire series from the 1990′s by Linda Lael Miller is really, really good. I would highly recommend the book Time Without End which was the third book in the series. You don’t really have to read all the books in the series to enjoy this particular book.
I’ve only recently started to dable in the paranormal/sci-fi romance genre and I’m really becoming a fan. I recently read Nora Roberts The Circle Triology and really loved it. I just started Bloodfever, the second book in Karen Marie Moning’s Fever Series.