Witch Blood -- March 2008

Anya Bast is a national bestseller author. She writes for Ellora's Cave, Berkley Sensation, Berkley Heat and Harlequin Spice. Her novels range from erotic vampire fiction to books featuring overweight heroines to intricate historical fantasy. She loves to explore women's darkest sexual fantasies in her writing, while maintaining an emphasis on the emotion shared by the hero and heroine. Worldbuilding and character development are her two favorite parts of writing. She creates unique settings and complex characters who grow throughout the course of the story.

Visit Anya Bast's web site
for excerpts and more. The first chapters of most her books are available.

When not writing, Bast can be found chatting with readers on her discussion list.

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Current Release....
Witch Blood (Berkley Sensation, March, 2008)

A water witch, Isabelle Novak has always led a chaotic, nomadic existence. But her life spins out of control when her sister--her only friend and emotional anchor--is killed by a demon. Driven by grief and a desire for revenge, she turns her back on the Coven and the rede they hold sacred: Harm thee none...

When Isabelle first encounters Thomas Monahan, she's running on pure rage and sorrow, channeling her pain into power...and trying to freeze the life out of a warlock she holds responsible for her sister's death. Together, they form an uneasy alliance to hunt and destroy a demon of tremendous power. As head of the Coven, earth witch Thomas must thwart Isabelle's dark impulses, but his very presence stirs deeper desires she never knew she had.

"Gritty danger and red-hot sensuality make this book and series smoking!"
- Romantic Times Bookreviews

"Lovers of magic and paranormal romances will doubtless find themselves enraptured by the gripping plot and intense sensuality of WITCH BLOOD. Be prepared to read it straight through, because you will not be putting this book down once you begin reading it!"
- ck2skwipsandkritiques

"Any paranormal fan will be guaranteed a Top Pick read. Anya has provided it all in this hot new paranormal series. You get great suspense, vivid characters and a world that just pops off the pages. This book is not too be missed."
- Night Owl Romance Reviews

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Coming in May 2008.....

The Deal -- Harlequin Spice (included in the anthology, What Happens in Vegas) -- May 2008

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.