**Visit All Things Urban Fantasy today for her Deadly Destination tour of Lisa Desrochers’ Hell from Luc Cain & a chance to win ORIGINAL SIN**
Deadly Destinations day five takes us to Los Angeles with some pretty unique vampires. Michelle Rowen’s Jillian Conrad was pulled into the dangerous world of vampires in Nightshade (read my review HERE), and now Jillian’s journey continues in Bloodlust. Thanks to Michelle and the amazing team over at Penguin/Berkley, four of you who comment on this post will win a copy of the book! See details below.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Jillian Conrad’s Guide to Los Angeles, California
by Michelle Rowen
Michelle Rowen asked me to write this blog post up about my experiences here in the Los Angeles area. My name is Jillian Conrad and I’m the focus of her Nightshade urban fantasy romance duology— the second book, BLOODLUST, is officially out today!
That said, avoid Los Angeles whenever possible. It is a hotbed of vampiric activity. They’re all over the place. Secondly, avoid coming anywhere near me because I’m a magnet for vamps right now due to my Nightshade-infused blood. Let’s just say, I’m the flame and they’re the moths. Moths with sharp fangs and a driving need to feed. They’re drawn to me like crazy because I smell really good to them, but since my blood is poisonous to vampires, one taste and they go up in flames. Still, getting bit doesn’t exactly tickle, so I try to avoid this whenever possible.
So…tips for being in Los Angeles… Avoid biker bars. And anywhere else that looks seedy and dangerous. You’re safe during the day, of course. Vamps avoid the sun since it burns their eyes right out of their heads. That sounds like an incentive to love the nightlife, if you ask me. But they’re still awake during the day, so avoid any underground tunnels or passageways that look dangerous. I shouldn’t even have to say this really. Use common sense while here (or anywhere else). Trust your survival instincts. And don’t look in a vamp’s eyes because the stronger ones can influence you to do…well, all sorts of things. Mostly bad things.
I know that in Malibu there’s at least one multi-million dollar home that is vampire-infested—and it also has a network 
of underground tunnels beneath it. If you’re checking it out, bring a silver stake. And a tall, muscular, dhampir protector (although you can’t have mine because I’m keeping him very busy).
Lastly, there’s an amusement park right on the Pacific Ocean called “FunTown.” It might not be in your local listings, but it’s still there. It looks totally legit, but beware: it is owned by vampires who consider the humans who come to ride the Ferris wheel a tasty smorgasbord. Avoid dark areas and staircases leading downward.
And, really, before any trip you should make sure to have an up-to-date will. I’m not being negative here, just practical. There are things that go bump in the night. And sometimes those things have sharp teeth and big appetites.
Enjoy your vacation!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
About Michelle:
National bestselling author Michelle Rowen writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and young adult fantasy. She was the winner of the 2007 Holt Medallion for Best First Book and the 2009 Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award for Vampire Romance.
You can visit Michelle around the web here: Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
Want to read more from Michelle Rowen?
This giveaway is provided by Penguin/Berkley
Four winners will each receive a copy of Bloodlust by Michelle Rowen
Available on July 5, 2011 from Berkley Sensation
About the Book:
Jillian Conrad’s blood has killed the vampire king. Now an enemy to all vampires, she is targeted for elimination. So is the infant daughter of the dead king. If Jillian doesn’t stand in the way of her death, then everyone, living or dead, is in great peril.
Click HERE to read an excerpt
Order from
GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES:
1. Leave a comment for Michelle.
2. +3 entries for becoming a follower of this blog and Dark Faerie Tales on Twitter and Facebook.
3. +3 entries for tweeting about this contest, blogging about it, linking via your sidebar etc…(please tell me where!).
4. Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada {NO P.O. Boxes}.
5. Please include your email address in your comment.
6. All Deadly Destinations winners will be announced on August 7th.
7. The winner will be picked with the help of Random.org.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.
Thank you for the giveaway! 
i wish there were more) and the still going living in eden series, and now this series is gonna be just as greatif the first book was any indication. Hope i get this cough*signed*cough book by her ; )
