Witch Blood -- March 2008

Anya Bast is the author of numerous works of romantic fiction, mostly all paranormal and mostly all scorching hot. She lives in the country with her husband, daughter, eight cats, a dog, and an odd assortment of rescued animals. Somewhat relusive by nature, she can be drawn out with a good bottle of red wine, classic movies, or good music. When she's not writing, she can be found trying to grow organic vegetables, shopping in thrift stores for that perfect piece of clothing, or dreaming about travel to some faraway country. Anya loves to hear from readers. You can reach her via her web site www.anyabast.com

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Berkley Sensation
Elemental Witches 3
ISBN-10: 0425225534
ISBN-13: 978-0425225530
Release Date: January 6th, 2009

“This pursuit novel rockets forward as the protagonists fight to stay alive and face their growing attraction to one another. Fascinating secondary characters all cry out for their own books. Here’s hoping the talented Bast will oblige.”
4 Stars from Romantic Times BOOKreviews

With the immense powers of an earth witch, Claire isn’t destined to be a demon’s handmaiden. Yet this has been her fate since she was six, when her warlock mother brought her to Eudae. Now as an adult, she’s about to discover her true power—and how far others are willing to go to take it away…

As part of a mission with the Coven, Adam Tyrell rescues Claire from her enslavement—and finds himself immediately taken with the beautiful witch. But this charming playboy soon learns that it’s easier to steal Claire from demons than win her heart, for her life as a servant has ravaged her spirit. But with Adam determined to protect her from the warlocks who want to harness her magick for evil, Claire’s resistance starts to give way—and they find themselves in the heat of danger, surrendering to the lure of their deepest desires…

Berkley Heat
ISBN-10: 0425223566
ISBN-13: 978-0425223567
Release Date: October 7, 2008

“Vivid details and imaginative settings make the Chosen world intriguing and almost believable. High-voltage action keeps things moving while the in-depth characters have you rooting for their success”
— Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Anya Bast pulled another winner out of her pocket. If you are looking for a paranormal story that is just out of this world pick up THE CHOSEN SIN. You will get more than just the generic vampire story.”
— Night Owl Romance Reviews

In this sensuous and lust-filled otherworld, the Chosen are vampires fighting for their very existence.

It is Daria’s destiny to become one of them…

Daria Morris is a special forces agent with one obsession: to wreak vengeance on the brutal vampire who nearly destroyed her. Now she’s finally about to get her chance, on one condition. She must become something she detests: a vampire.

Her fate rests upon one man’s lethal bite. His name is Alejandro Martinez, and he can help her infiltrate a highly guarded group of the Chosen. But Alejandro is also a distraction for Daria. Because thirteen years ago, they shared a scorching night of passion neither has forgotten.

Now, while Daria struggles against her newfound bloodlust, the two must slip into the shadows to bring a monster to justice—even as their desire threatens to consume them. But under the cover of night, they’ll discover that it’s the darkness within that may stand in the way of their hunger for retribution…

Romantic Times BOOK club Review - 4 1/2 stars
"WINTER PLEASURES: THE TRAINING is fantasy romantica at its sizzling best. The characters are exceptionally well defined and the compelling story left me wanting much more." -Catherine Witmer

Romantic Times BOOK club Review - 4 1/2 stars
"Bast writes an intriguing tale of mystery, love and passion.... Spring Pleasures: The Transformation offers readers a remarkable surprise, making it nearly impossible to put this book down." -Robin Taylor

Romantic Times BOOK club Review - 4 stars
"Bast has a very creative mind and has aptly demonstrated this in her latest effort." -Kristi Ahlers

Romance Junkies:
"Anya Bast is a professional at writing stories that keep the reader in a...state of suspense. Her reputation is well deserved..." - Angel Brewer

Coffetime Romance
"[Anya Bast] is a talented author with an extremely creative imagination. Once I started reading, I could not put the book down." - Susan White

In the Library Reviews:
"Anya Bast has made her own unique stamp upon the vampire world and one that beckons you to follow along by the sheer force of depth and worldbuilding that has gone into this." - Cyndi Witkus

Just Erotic Romance Reviews
"The atmosphere that Anya Bast portrays is intricate, dark, and highly erotic." - Ann Lee

Romance Reviews Today
"BLOOD OF THE DAMNED is a dark, sensual read with many layers. The main characters are both hard edged alphas, but caring and patient with each other." - Belinda Mays

A Change of Season
And Lady Makes Three (anthology)
Autumn Pleasures: The Union
Blood of an Angel
Blood of the Damned
Blood of the Raven
Blood of the Rose
Ellora's Cavemen: Tales from the Temple III (anthology)
Ordinary Charm
Spring Pleasures: The Transformation
Seduced in Twilight
Summer Pleasures: The Capture
Tempted by Two
Water Crystal
Winter Pleasures: The Training
Witch Fire
Whisper of the Blade
Witch Blood

Coming soon to Berkley Heat...
The Chosen Sin

Coming soon to Harlequin Spice....
The Deal -- included in the anthology What Happens in Vegas...

Coming soon to Ellora's Cave....

Current WIP...
Witch Heart
The Promise
Various works for Ellora's Cave

Witch Fire
Witch Blood

2007 Witch Fire becomes national bestseller
2006 Blood of the Damned wins Best Erotic Romance in eCataromance's Reviewers Choice Awards

2006 EDITOR'S DREAM Award
"The author who meets every deadlines, turns in very clean and easy-to-edit manuscripts, is always pleasant to work with, communicates well, is a true professional in her dealings with her editor and with EC."

2006 Blood an Angel is nominated in the TRS CAPA awards in the category of erotic paranormal romance.

2005 Ordinary Charm is a Road to Romance recommended read

2005 Blood of the Raven is nominated for best erotic romance in the Cupid & Psyche Awards

2005 Blood of the Raven places second in the FF&P PRISM Awards

2004 Blood of the Rose places second in Romance Writer's Ink More Than Magic Contest

When on the RWA unpublished contest circuit, placed in various contests 20 times within two years and placed first a total of 10 times.