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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

You and me both, Shel. She is right there at the top of my list--and often in the number one spot (right after I read something of hers.) Just a gem. An absolute gem. Did you know she put out a book on Egyptology? My library has it. I will look to see if I can find the title.

Oh--thought of another author that you might like. Virginia Lanier. MUST READ. Not too cozy. More towards straight mystery--much like I would classify Sandra West Prowell (another MUST READ, but she is out of print. Go forth and dig until you find them!!!!)

We shall load you down under a heap of books until you cry mercy!!!!

My TBR list of books to find is growing. Yes, I've read and loved Virginia Lanier, also Virginia Rich. Sandra West Prowell is a new one on me.

Originally Posted by MichaelFStewart

Hi, on the urban fantasy front, if you specifically want to avoid significant romance elements, I made an Amazon list.

And, of course, mine's on it too. But lots of other great reads.

All the author proceeds of 24 Bones go to charity (in particular to help Zimbabweans).

Thanks Michael. I *just* ran across a review of 24 Bones yesterday and thought it sounded intriguing. Plus, I'll enjoy a peek at your list, you've nailed it - urban fantasy without too much romance or sex.

Originally Posted by PhishStyx

My apologies. Once again, I've managed to offend people with my opinion. I'll delete my post, sorry again.

Don't you dare! I don't read "just" cozies, I read anything that catches my eye, and some of those look good!

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Shel, you mentioned Galenorn. Have you tried her Chintz 'n China series? They're kind of paranormal cozys.

I'm pretty sure she was mentioned, but Charlaine Harris has two older series (Lily Bard and Aurora Teagarden) that are pretty good cozys.


Urban Fantasy wise. Jennifer Rardin (Jaz Parks) is good. Maybe go old school and grab Emma Bull's War for the Oaks. Maybe try Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire series.

Haven't heard of Jaz Parks/Jennifer Rardin, the rest I have read and love. I bought the Chintz n' China series the second they became available in ebook. I also like the Sisters of the Moon series, and her books written under the pen name "India Ink".

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

More paranormal/urban fantasy:

*Devon Monk's "Allie Beckstrom" series (I just read the first two)
*C.E. Murphy (Negotiator trilogy or Walker Papers series)
*Michelle Sagara's "Chronicles of Elantra" series (love this - sort of a cross with high fantasy)
*Mark Del Franco's "Convergent World" series
*Kim Harrison's "Hollows" series
*Robin D. Owen's "Celta" series (this is a romance series, by the way, unlike the others)
*Carrie Vaughn's "Kitty Norville" series
*Rob Thurman's "Cal Leandros" series

Haven't read these (yet), but hear good things
*TA Pratt's "Marla Mason" series
*Kat Richardson's "Greywalker" series
*Jeri Smith-Ready's "Ciara Griffin" series

I have all three of those last ones lined up, now, and also Carrie Vaughn. I'm reading Kim Harrison's "Fistful of Charms" at the moment, with intent to work my way through the rest of the series. I also have C.E. Murphy on my "buy when I can" list. Thanks everyone!