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Hi everyone, Mod R here.

I have a Klaus snippet for you today, the long-awaited reveal of what he needed to tell Maud when he came to her at end of Sweep of the Blade.

It’s also an incentive for us. Remember that bit about the Barsas in Sweep of the Heart?

“The Barsas stopped in front of us. Their leader, an old white-haired male, stepped forward and raised his arms.
Here we go.
“Barsa! Barsa, barsa, barsa. Barsa.” Each word was accompanied by arm-waving and finger-pointing.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” Sean said. “Is that all they say?” “Yep. Hush, I’m trying to concentrate.”
“Barsa. Barsa, barsa.”
The leader nodded sagely.”

Andrews, Ilona. Sweep of the Heart, The Innkeeper Chronicles 5. NYLA 2022. Kindle edition, page 401

There’s a certain Barsa-esque (Barsumial?) tendency sometimes with the Book Devouring Horde, where we can get a bit fixated on “when’s the next book, next book, next book, next book”. Klaus is here to placate us away from that, as only an Arbitrator can.

Let’s be fluffy, not Barsumials!

We’ve had an Innkeeper book just a year ago. The next one is not yet on the schedule, so there are no official dates or updates, but there will be a continuation to the series, we will find out what happened to their parents, see Helen, witness Ripper Cushions—the whole Orro banquet.

House Andrews are hard at work on projects; we’re currently getting Roman chapters every Friday; the Sweep of the Heart release from Graphic Audio is coming to us this week and I’ll have an exclusive sample just for the Horde tomorrow. We are beloved. We just have to be a bit p*tient and chill our bosoms.

“I will explain everything,” Klaus said.  “But right now we have more pressing matters to discuss.”

Oh no, you don’t. “What could be more pressing than you becoming an Arbitrator?” Maud crossed her arms on her chest. “Have you told Dina? She thinks you might be dead.”

“I have perfectly valid reasons for how I’ve handled things.”

“Valid?”

Arland gently touched her shoulder. “Perhaps we can hear the reason behind this unexpected visit?”

Argh. She waved her hand. “Go ahead.”

Klaus leaned against the table, half-perching on it. The memory punched Maud, knocking her mentally off balance. He used to sit just like this, when they were both teenagers, in their parents’ inn. It was at once nostalgic because here he was, alive and well; sad because Mom and dad were still missing; and infuriating because right now, on Earth, Dina was worried sick about him.

“Thank you,” Arland said.

“Have you set a date?”

“Three months from now,” she told him. “It will be a small, family affair.”

“I suggest you postpone it,” Klaus said.

“Why?  For how long?” she asked.

“A few years?” Klaus said. “A decade would be best.”

“And why would we do that?”

“You’ve made enemies,” he said.

“Be more specific,” she snapped.

“Do you remember a monster, a long time ago, at the inn? He chased you when you were a toddler?”

“Mukama.” Arland bared his fangs.

“You told him? Good. This will make things simpler. I can’t explain the details right now, but things are connected. You, Dina, the corrupted ad-hal, and the mukama. All of it is part of one complicated whole. Should you have your wedding now, it will be invaded. There are forces out there that wish to prevent your union. The safest, most prudent thing, is to wait until all of the preparations are complete. If you give me a decade…”

“Let me understand this,” Arland said, his face dark. “You are saying that if we were to have our wedding, the remnants of the mukama may invade the planet to stop it?”

“In essence, yes,” Klaus said.

A predatory light sparked in Arland’s eyes.

“Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” she asked.

Arland nodded. “We do have to postpone.”

“I’m glad you see the wisdom—” Klaus started.

“We need to go bigger,” she said.

“Oh yes.” Arland grinned, displaying his fangs. “Much bigger. We’ll need to invite everyone. We should be ready in 10 months or so.”

Klaus stared at them.

“We should tell your mother about the invasion,” Maud said. “Lady Ilemina would love this.”

“Oh, she will be overjoyed.” Arland clapped his massive hand on Klaus’ shoulder. “Thank you for this delightful news, my future in-law. You bring the best tidings. We shall have the grandest wedding in Krahr’s history. We will invite everyone.”

Maud grinned and swiped a quick kiss on Arland’s lips. “I can’t wait.”


Hehe, Arland has come a long way from “When I get married, I fully intend to pass all preparations on to someone else.“ I think we just discovered how to get vampire men interested in wedding preparations: promise them a monster invasion!

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    • If the rest of the arbitrators are anything like George, this is probably the reaction Klaus was aiming for, ha ha.

      • Love this snippet! I was hoping we’d get another Maud book soon, so this hit the spot.

        and…”several releases”…care to expound on that? 😂

        We the Book Devouring Horde are greedy. I mean at the top of my “Don’t Care How, I Want It Now” list is Tower Tuesdays, are you holding onto any of those snippets, dear Mod R?

          • Same for me to be honest, and it’s the morning here so not really tired.
            What are Tower Tuesdays, seem fun!

          • It’s a thing, a whole true thing… in my head at least. IA gave us an inch and I took a whole serial. 😂😂

            First lines of Purpose:
            “It was Tuesday. Tuesdays were tower days.”

            I need answers –
            What else is in the towers?
            Did the next Fae expert arrive, were they run off?
            Did they figure out what the Hrrrt is for?
            How is Narra?

            😂🤣😂

            So, Tower Tuesdays, will we revisit?

              • Thank you.

                I am apparently in the minority thinking Tower Tuesdays was gonna be a thing…🤣

                I mean, who would tease us with a Luther Lament and be satisfied.

                Anyway, I appreciate your efforts and thank you for your response.

                If bribes will help make Tower Tuesdays a thing, just let us know.

                🤣😂🤣

                Proud member of The Unrelenting BDH!

      • I don’t think so. From the lack of communication from Klaus, I’m guessing he wants to do everything himself.
        I don’t like him at all, he’s been completely disregarding what his sisters might be feeling about his continued absence and silence.

  2. I just happened to be here when this snippet dropped. Super exciting!

    Also, that Klaus didn’t think this would be the reaction from Maud and a vampire Marshall was a bit shortsighted….

  3. YASSSSSSSSS. Thank you House Andrews!! A tidbit to tide us over. Now, I’m off to finish the latest Murderbot Graphic Audio before the new Innkeeper arrives. 🙂

  4. Nothing better than being prepared!!
    Battle at the wedding. Sungs shall be sung, Odes shall be written!

    • And now we finally know why Maud and Arland’s wedding hadn’t happened by the summer in Sweep of the Heart 😉

      • Mwahaha! Let the wedding prep begin! Somehow I felt sure the Mukama and the corrupted ad-hal were connected. And there’s about to be a Gertrude Hunt connection to House Krahr’s planet too hehehehe. Poor Klaus has zero idea what’s about to hit the fan. This was so much fun! Many many thanks! It did a great job of breaking up the wait for Friday!

        Omg, “hope to give us several juicy releases”. I am so so happy!! I really cannot express my delight adequately. Thank you!

        • does Klaus know re Gertrude hunts off shoot in as tree seed on Krahr sp? or is that going to sideswipe him unexpectedly?

    • Tales will be told, and Arland and Maude will eventually pass into legend. 😁

      Yes, I tweaked that from the Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies. 😉

  5. Thank you! I needed something lighthearted today. This is the third day daycare has been closed and I’ve been stuck inside with a two year old and a 4 year old.

    • my sympathies. our school had 2 days of elearning and i basically went to the daycare and was all, “name your price. just take her.”

    • School has been closed due to inclement weather for a few days in the past couple of weeks and I watch my grandbaby while my kid is a work, putting grandchild on school bus in the afternoon. Full days of grandbaby are both entertaining and exhausting. But there is only 1 grandbaby. I remember the days of 2 toddlers, decades ago.

      But still, this is a great snippet and I love it! How to get the menfolk involved in wedding planning… offer an invasion. Awesome! And Dina can see Klaus at the wedding because thanks to George she knows Arbiters are forbidden to return to their home planet for a long time.

      And while many Arbiters are likely sneaky… I don’t think most of them approach the sneaky plotting of George.

  7. “We just have to be a bit p*tient and chill.” Is this possible? Snicker
    Thank you; this is lovely!

    • Oh, dang! I see I failed to mention how much I enjoyed seeing the comment that we’ll get the Whole Orro Banquet. Perfection!

  10. Well, really… Klaus should’ve seen this coming lol
    The snippet is much appreciated in this scorching 44°C day, a very nice distraction from melting, thank you so much!

    • The snippet is wonderful. It is 19 degrees F. here. I delight in the news that somewhere is warm! We have been running a trickle of water in the faucets at night to help avoid having the pipes freeze! Yesterday it was -6 below. A scorching day is a happy dream here in central Illinois. Today I shovel snow and start the next little quilt!

      • :Waves: Uh, you may wanna wait on that snow shoveling. WCIA is predicting more “stuff-no-one-wants” between now and Friday morning.

        I’m looking forward to the heat-index days of summer!

        Thank you House Andrews for the awesome snippet!!

        • You definitely D. Not. Want. to wait on snow shoveling. You shovel as often as you can, because the longer you wait, the heavier it gets. Waiting to do it all at once is how people get injured and/or have heart attacks. Although if it snows enough, injuries and/or heart attacks can happen anytime.

          • My apologies Jewelwing, I was commenting in jest, not suggesting to not shovel to induce life threatening situations.

            Here in central IL we only currently have maybe an inch or two of snow – in the grass/driveways.

            Again, my apologies for any interpretation of someone not taking care and following best practices.

            I grew up here in the 70’s & 80’s and fully aware of health hazards of winter.

            • Thank-You jewelwing and Darlene for your concern! I only shoveled the light powdery snow on my deck. I am leaving the rest for next Tuesday when WMBD said it will rain and be 40 degrees. We got 3.5 inches last week and my family worked on clearing what we had to together. I’m hoping for the light fluffy stuff and not the wet heavy snow we had last week. Again, thanks for caring!

      • I grew up near Joliet. I feel your pain. There are reasons I live on the East Coast now…and we still only topped out at 25F today.

  11. Oh House Andrews, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways… the many, many ways!!! So fabulous and exciting and I CANNOT wait! Thank you, Ilona and Gordon! So grateful!💜💜💜

  12. He had to know. Klaus had to know right? He’s not that much of a fool right? He knew what they would say. Tell me he’s not that guy! Right?!

    • another person commented the same thing. y’all are probably right. he keeps close tabs on it all, including the Mukama who are enemies of his family, as well as the Vampires, since Maud is with him. he sent George to Kahari. probably also sent George to Dina in the 2nd book. and would guess that he had George debrief him on Arland and Sean, as they both had interests in Dina, as well as their families, Wilmos, oh and probably has been tracking Sebastian North, as he attacked his family and killed his best friend. I wonder if Klaus sent the Hiro George’s way, so his family would get the answer they were seeking about their parents. he plays the long game, as we can see above and because he’s an arbitrator. I could see him manipulating George to help find his parents and protect his sisters and their families. I hope the final battle with Sebastian North involves him. also, if they invite everyone, I wonder if they will invite the Horde. so many possibilities

        • +1

          Could Klaus be a bigger chessboard player than George? Would be amazing to see.

          Maud and Dina with their significant others have now:

          1. Brokered peace on Nexus
          2. Stopped an inner house War for House Krahr
          3. Ended Piracy in those 2 houses’ system
          4. Stopped a religous War on the Hiro and defeated the Draziri
          5. Killed corrupted Ad-hals
          6. Successfully hosted a Drifen and massacred the support troops of her enemy
          7. Got the help of the First Scholar to defeat a young Sphinx
          8. Hosted the Engagement Ceremony of the Century for one of the biggest empires in the Galaxy with minimum loss
          9. Have made allies out of many powerful groups – the Merchants, The Tahari, Vampires, Horde, Arbitrators, Werewolves, The Seers, The Hiro, the Space chickens, The Seven Star Dominion, and so on
          10. Defeated the predecessor to the Mukama and stopped a Mukama at an inn getting them banned from Earth
          11. Got the Vampires agreeing to cooperation with Aliens.

          I could see why they would be considered dangerous at this point. Excited for what comes next. Though i can’t wait for Maggie (hope the publising for that book doesn’t take too long but with proper marketing lead times and paper publishing i am sure it will take longer than anticipated).

      • I agree, Klaus can’t reach out to Dina so using George as his intermediary makes sense, I suspected that he’s had a hand in most of this since we saw Klaus recruiting him in the second book. My first thought once Klaus gave his name in that interaction was he’s recruiting George specifically to to surreptitiously communicate with Dina without breaking the rules. Nothing in any of these books suggest that the Innkeepers Assembly have much to do with the Office of Arbitration, so Klaus is the only connecting factor.

    • I don’t know, a lot of comments here suggest the long con manipulation of George and now Arland & Maud. But I feel there is something to be said about it not being that conniving an instance – with siblings you kind of forget to be manipulative in the heat of the situation and just try to boss them around as though they’re still 5 and you’re the older more responsible one? I feel like that’s what Klaus did when he found out about the marriage – rush to tell Maud she’s being an idiot forgetting all his Arbitration training and then being hit with the “let’s make it bigger” hear attack. It’s just, as an older sibling myself, I can see me doing that.

      • Yes!! Exactly my take!
        I think that George is the greatest manipulator but he’s always been like this.
        I don’t think Klaus is the same, but is more an overbearing man (I know better).

  14. I’ve waited years!! You’ve answered some of the questions, added more questions, peaked my curiosity, and, I’ll have to wait years again. Diabolical 🙂

  15. I Cannot Love This More.

    I have said it before and it is still true. Mod R is benevolent. Mod R is kind. All hail Mod R!

    • Excited, always! “But when is the next Innkeeper?!” after every single mention of other projects or serial chapter or anything else- well, maybe we can manage expectations a bit.
      It will come, it will be glorious, we are seen, our excitement is desired. And we’re breathing, and we’re breathing, and we’re zenning…ommmmmm!

  21. Ooo fun! I think I might reread Maud’s book.

    Also, you know what they say; I can only cool the right tit. The left is my party one.

  22. I love it! Now I’m off to re-listen to the whole series in preparation of the Sweep of the heart release. Thank you so much!

  24. Aaaaahahah! 😂I knew they were going to react that way, and it was even more enjoyable! Now Klaus, you can get on with aaaaall the explaining: we’re waiting! 🤓Get Dina on in the intergalactic videocall.

    Thank you HA and mod R gor the yummy treat

  25. Brilliant thank you 😁

    I’m off to the dentist now so this made my day. Nothing will stop the grim on my face now!!

  26. Klaus is a Arbitrator, and the son of Innkeepers, he HAS to have known what a vampire Marshall’s reaction would be. He jolly well ought to have known what his sister’s reaction would be too. I think he is setting up a solution.

    • I mean Klaus has to know they’d respond this way, so him telling them to postpone the wedding is part of setting up the solution to the problems.

      • Bother, I was so busy thinking about the snippet I forgot to say:

        Thank you Ilona and Gordon!
        Thank You Mod R!

        (*mutters to self* Be Good. Be P*****t. Be W***ing this Will be my mantra”
        Be Good. Be P*****t. Be W***ing
        Be Good. Be P*****t. Be W***ing
        Be Good. Be P*****t. Be W***ing”)

        • Like Qoros in Sweep with Me when all the KooKo’s fly around him, such is the BDH in the middle of all these snippets 😀 . “I will not chase, I will not chase, Devourer give me strength, I will not chase”

    • Oooh that is a great point! I figured he was being overprotective, but yah, he could’ve been gauging reaction of the Vampires

  28. I am laughing so hard silently at my desk because I share an office and I cannot laugh my head off in case my entire department thinks I’ve lost my mind.

    I *LOVE* Arland. And Maud of course.

  29. When I feel antsy I do a re-read or a re-listen to regular and/or then graphic. I have many to choose from. Hidden Legacy, The Edge, Kinsmen, InnKeeper and of course Kate and friends. (I also enjoyed the Tapas InnKeeper)

    The next InnKeeper book will be AWESOME!

    I’m quite sure I’m going to love Maggie too.

    Thank you for the Klaus tease!!!

    • I too re-read when I am feeling antsy, anxious or overwhelmed – thank you so much for the ability to sink back into these worlds and be calm….as someone said earlier this is EPIC, HUGE, AMAZING, thank you for giving us a peek into what will be coming (soonish – patience right).

  32. Yes, Lady Ilemina will have lot of candid video clips of viscious fight scenes to use for future announcements about Maud and Arland, maybe ones she can add to the future theoritical baby shower. Since she used clips from the fight on the battle station to put into the wedding invitation/announcement. This will be perfect.

    I have to wonder if Klaude knew this might happen and was hoping for this result or has been so far removed from Vampire mindset that it did not occur to him that they would enjoy the possibility of fighting their old enemy for one last final battle, and have a wedding where there will hopefully not be any blood on the cake.

    • At first, I was going to say if there is a cake after all the fighting.

      Then I pictured Orro defending the wedding cake even if there was blood on it.

  36. I mean they all the vampire clans to invite, the otrokar and Lees…. A wedding where weapons are not an optional accessory.

      • yes, I am imagining Helen’s reaction given she was temporarily swallowed by ancient predecessor.

        thank you to IA for this lovely snippet confirming a theory of mine.

        couldn’t help but note 3 releases this year, dare I ask for confirmation? Maggie, Iron and Magic 2, and ??
        or was the third Roman’s short story?

        • Emphasis on “hope to”. It is bad karma to promise and not deliver, so we will not know specifics until things are achieved, but House Andrews could not be working harder. Literally.
          For now, we must treat them as Schrödinger’s books. We will find out more when the box opens.

          • Ah, but that means both potential…and potential disappointment when we get to open the box and the possibilities become actual.

            • I’ve never been disappointed when I’ve read a new release (or reread them dozens of times later) by House Andrews. Delighted, surprised, and then (im)patiently w**ting for follow on releases are my usual response, as they expand my knowledge of their creations. Even when it’s not the release I thought I wanted, it’s far too wonderful for a negative reaction. So maybe it’s not Schrödinger’s kitties after all?

  41. House Andrews is so good to us. Klaus brings such good tidings. A wedding AND an invasion!!!! Can a couple ask for anything more on their anniversary????

  42. You give us this and in the same post tell us to be patient and cool our um…bosoms? Oh, yeah, sure. That will cool our impatience right down. LOL

  44. Mod R I am a little confused on the time line. I will reread and it might solve it or at least that is an excuse to reread the entire series….again. So this scene takes place right after the fight at battle station when Maude and Arland are in med ward recovering and Lady Ilemina throws out that parting comment about Klaus during X month. How long is this taking place before Dina finds out from George accidently that Klaus is arbitrar? I feel like there is a difference time wise that the two stories are not happening simultaneously but I could be wrong. I think Maude’s story starts sometime around the same time that Dina is about to have Treaty Day since she remarks about how she misses them and alludes to Maude and Helen leaving not that long ago.
    In the whole scheme of things does not matter but I was trying to line things up chronologically and was curious. So excited and appreciative of the snippet

    • You pretty much have it all straight 🙂 . Yes, Maud’s story in Sweep of the Blade happens around the same time as Treaty Stay in Sweep with Me. It’s January on Earth.
      Klaus comes to visit as Maud is in the hospital, after they’ve just agreed to have a small wedding in a couple of months.

      Then Sweep of the Heart picks up in summer- it’s been about half a year since Treaty Stay, Maud’s story and encounter with Klaus. Based on what we knew from Sweep of the Blade, the wedding should have happened already- yet Dina still refers to Maud and Arland as engaged and doesn’t mention it. And today we found out what delayed that 😀

      • if they’re planning a full invasion of Mukama, I could see why Maud didn’t tell Dina and Sean. her and Klaus would want to protect Dina from that truth, since casualties would be high. Dina is going to be mad at both her overprotective older siblings

  46. Nunca, nunca, nunca se intenta amedrentar a un vampiro con una invasión de sus enemigos primordiales…los vampiros viven para el desafío.
    Excelente jugada que parece más de George que de Klaus

  47. What richness!!!! An Innkeeper snippet!!!! and it involves Klaus! and vampires! and wedding preparations!!!!

    Thanks so much for the sneak peek!

    *will heroically not speculate on what it means that there’s a snippet at all*

  48. Squeeeeeee!

    Now, what is this p*tience thing we’re supposed to have, can I get it from Costco? Or do I have to go to a specialty shop to get some? Because, for IA, I am willing to travel some distance and pay to get the next book.

  50. thank you! thank you! a full Mukama battle will be awesome! Klaus loves diplomacy and Maud loves brute force (yep, very Vampire like) can’t wait for this!!!! though I am patient since I’ve wanted a novel about Mod R’s boyfriend for a long time!

  51. Thanks so much for the snippet, and the reminder of the Graphic Audio release. It’s like Christmas when you forget you’ve pre-ordered 😋

  53. “…where we can get a bit fixated…”

    I object to that. We do much better than a “bit”. We are the Horde. We get ravenously fixated.

  55. I have officially lost my mind to excitement – of COURSE they’ll want to go big! 😀

    Silly Klaus.

    This also means that Maud and Arland will probably have at least one child together, just to wave a red flag at the reasonably conquerable evil forces of the universe with their awesomeness.

    Orro and the wedding feast! He’d slay a dragon just for interfering with his plans and serve it up on a platter for just desserts.

    Dina and Sean will want to be in on the fun as well. Maybe there will be more shipping? A return of the Space Chickens?

    Finally, enquiring minds want to know … will the vala trees still be in bloom?

    • if they invite everyone, they can invite Maud’s old house, the Merchants, the Tahari, the Werewolves, some of the other Innkeepers, including the Rodriguez family . plus possibly diplomats from people like the Horde. I wonder if Caldenia will leave the Inn to attend, since there is a branch on the planet now.

      • I wonder whether a part of the wedding events will be held at Gertrude Hunt – would be very easy to have the (I don’t remember the name – where vampires get drunk on coffee?) or some other event there.

      • House Ervan should not ever step onto Daesyn. They exiled a child. They’d have a better chance with the Makuma than Krahr.

  56. Thanks, this should hold me for a little bit. I can’t wait to find out what brought about the latest Ripper Cushions!

  61. And so very useful that there is now a grafted door from Dina’s Inn to Maud’s planet…. Do you suppose the Corps de Ad Hal, or at least Tony will participate?

    Does this mean that they’ll ask Orro to cater their event?

    So many amazing possibilities!

    Many thanks for the spark I will use to daydream for the next while!

  64. Orro’s Banquet, ummm could it be for the wedding ? i mean the new branch went to what we all assumed(yes i know i could be an ass) was the planet of Arland and Maud, and if that is so then the Inn could have all the off planet Guests stay there so its a win win for Diana and Maud :}

    ok just thinking there.

    I would Like to thank Ilona and Gordon, and our wonderful Mod R

    • Heh, I meant “the entire Orro banquet” as in “the whole shebang”. But there may be a literal one, we’ll have to do that dirty, filthy thing called w*iting!

      And yes, the new branch Gertrude Hunt opened at the end of SOTH is indeed on Daesyn, House Krahr’s planet 🙂

    • Ooh, yes forgot the branch growing on (Dyson)? Arland’s planet? Lots of possibilities with an Inn!

      Thank you, for the snippet, and for the Roman serial House Andrews and ModR. Can’t wait for Maggie and the new GA, so many precious(es).

  70. Thank you for the snippet. And like all good snippets it answers one question while creating lots of new ones.

  72. I discovered the hard way that sneak reading a House Andrews Klaus blog post during a work meeting is not safe for work when your name is called but you can not unmute because you are laughing too hard to speak.

  74. Wonderful, wonderful surprise snippet! Thank-You so much! I suspect Klaus may not have been prepared for the reaction he got. He may have been so wrapped up in his own strategy and enthusiastic planning that he couldn’t see that anyone else would see it differently. He would not have been immersed in Vampire culture and may not have been aware of the effect mentioning a Mukama invasion would have!

  76. Squee, that was great. I just finished reading Sweep of the Blade (again). I’m looking forward to more adventure with Maud, Arland, and Helen.

  79. I know that we the Author Overlords have so far put out the Innkeeper books as serials, but given how complicated the tying up of allllll the Loose Ends is going to have to be, I am fine with the last book being worked on and presented as fait accompli rather than serial. I’m just glad that HA has the mojo back to think about the book, even if other projects are ahead of it.

  80. There will not be formal introductions at the wedding — it would distract from the principals — but I really hope that at some pre-wedding event, Helen is formally introduced, with her kill count.

    • Let’s wait and see what will and won’t be 😉 . For it is nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, than to take arms against a sea of troubles and all that jazz.

      • +1000
        That would be great! I’m going to do a re-sweep, (re-read) of the entire Innkeeper series.

  83. “We just have to be a bit p*tient and chill our bosoms.”

    ROTFLMHO… (rolling on the floor laughing my head off)

    Chill our bosoms!!! LOL LOL LOL

    We love you Mod R!

  85. I will wait quietly, but I do love these characters. While hard to pick one, SOTB is a huge favorite.

  86. Thanks for the reminder that good things come to those who wa*t, but better things come to those who are polite about it.

    So with a door to Daesyn, does that mean Date Nights where Dina picks up Helen at the door? Summer break or honeymoon with Aunt Dina?

  87. 😁🗡️🩸 Thank you sooo much! I desperately needed this. Been snowed in all week and I’m sick as a dog. Going to try to get out to the doctor today and see if it’s Covid, flu, or bronchitis. My voice is almost gone and when I laughed at the end of the snippet, it sounded like a movie villain laughing! 😈

  88. This is great! Looking forward to the shindig to end all shindigs.
    You are so good to us!
    I will be a patient member of the BDH.
    Keep warm y’all

  89. OMG! I love it! Thank you. I stop thinking about Maggie and start thinking about Arland & Maud probably.

  90. Thanks so much for the snippet. It is amazing! I am happy with anything they put out. When I get bored, I reread their stuff and it fixes me right up! Thanks ever so much and no Barsa hear! Appreciate you so much!

  91. Oh this is exciting. Their wedding will be a blast! Innkeeper is my favorite series from House Andrews. Thank you for the peek into their lives.

  93. *drops head in barsa shame* I feel SEEN.

    I shall endeavor toward fluffiness! All the fluffiness! Totally fluffy chill here.

    This is the BEST SNIPPET EVER. Of course Arland sees this as a gift — oh, look! we get an invasion for our wedding. Vampire Party Favors!

    Looking forward to the audio snippet tomorrow, too. I went from “eh” about the Graphic Audio to wanting to grab people on the street and compel them to listen. (Don’t worry — I get that different modalities work for different folks. But that squeeing you hear in the corner is me.)

    It’s kinda fun being in the anticipation stage for the next Innkeeper — especially now with the visual of Maud & Arland planning an invasion wedding with Klaus going “wait, no! wait!” (George, when he hears about this, will gently shake his head. Gaston will try to book passage and want to be part of the wedding party. I believe Ilona mentioned they — George & Co. — might not be in the next book, but I’m having fun imagining Gaston trying to get to the wedding.) I am also looking forward to the Ripper Cushions for Maud’s ex-House. Ohhhh, the deliciousness of just desserts.

    • Maud doesn’t know Gaston, but Arland does….hmmm … he is kind of a family friend. I wouldn’t expect George, Sophie, or Jack, but Gaston could rep that crew and the arbitrators

      • I assume — as a Gentleman of Adventure — that Gaston would be chomping at the bit to be involved. It’s the Wedding of the Century! With Fighting! Romance AND adventure. It’s Gaston catnip.

        I can see him sliding in as a representative of the arbitrators or part of Dina’s party.

        House Andrews may not even include Gaston. (He may be off being a Gentleman of Adventure elsewhere.) However, I’m having fun imagining it.

  94. Thank you!

    Well how is that for a boomerang effect between Arland, Maude, and Klause? Get the entire House Krahr involved! Have the whole thing filmed! They would have a lifetime’s worth of “don’t mess with House Krahr. If you do, this will happen” out takes. 😁

    Doing deep breathing to calm the excitement. I have to get back to work.

    • The MEMEs! Just imagine the number of memes that can be made from that one look from Arland “Don’t mess with House Krahr” or the manic smiling “We’re being invaded!” to the Arland & Maud convo going “We have to make it bigger”. Honest to God Innkeeper NEEDS to be made into a tv series. It is begging to be. Also, now we know why the parents’ Magnolia Inn via the help of Gertrude Hunt opened onto Krahr home planet – instant access for invasion repulsion! Oh my god I’m dying of excitement at this. I am so LOVING the wait for the next Innkeeper, imagining things is going to be so fun. Loving the WAIT I tell you.

    • he best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley, substitute the best laid schemes of Klaus gang aft a-gley when Maud, Arland and Dina and Sean come out to play, LOL. Could be … epic. The kind of things sagas are written about… better than the Red Wedding, oh wait.. no there will be more open fighting LOL.

  97. oh boy! that was so much fun to read. Now I’m on tenterhooks for what happens at the wedding

  104. Been a brutally hard start to the new year for me, so I can’t thank you enough for posting this snippet for Maud & Arland are my faves. I LOVE how totally in sync they are here. It’s going to be an epic wedding indeed.

    Did George recruit Klaus? I can’t remember.

    • The other way around 🙂 . Klaus signed on George, and we see the scene at the beginning of Sweep in Peace, Innkeeper 2.

  106. Oh I LOVE this – made even easier now that Gertrude Hunt has opened a door to Daesyn! Hahaha chaos and intergalactic wedding related hijinks ensue….
    And thank you House Andrews for indulging the BDH!

  107. LOVE their response to threat. Go team! How could Klaus even think he could ask them to wait years to get married?
    Or is he thinking slyly, to make them take these invaders on? House Andrews you are the best!

  108. „Valid reasons“ muahaha, valid reasons will not save Klaus.
    Loved the snippet, thank you very much! 2024 will be a great year!

  111. I’m laughing so much I’m nearly throwing up!🤣🤣🤣🤣

    And now that Dinas inn has opened a door on this planet, can Dina host their wedding?

    Thank you House Andrews for this delightful snippet. I look forward to the book when you get around to writing it.

  112. Since you’ve mentioned upcoming books … is there another Hidden Legacy novel on the plan at this point, or is that still a long way off?

    • Hi Debbie,
      The Hidden Legacy series has come to an end. There are no spinoff series in the works at the moment. House Andrews talked about the possibility of writing one, but decided against it.
      That doesn’t mean there will never be one- they may eventually change their mind, like they did with more Kate POV books. But nothing was promised and nothing is guaranteed at the moment.
      The series has just ended, as series are bound to do sometime. The story is complete.

  113. That was AWESOME.

    WE know that we of the BDH are not the most patient when we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all that comes from House Andrews. I am hopeful that it is not any of your devoted BDH that make it difficult and send hurtful or pushy messages.

    However, I can wait as long as the Great and Powerful House Andrews needs me to wait after that tidbit. And since I am in Northwest Ohio, it will be easy to Freeze my t*$ts until it arrives.

  114. I suppose the Skirmish at the at the last wedding was warm up! Practice makes perfect. We must wait to see how this all plays out, so exciting, I can’t wait to see how this all comes together…..Yipee!

  115. I share the opinion that Klaus likely predicted and desired the response to his suggestion of postponing the wedding for a decade.

    I wonder if he swore an oath as an Arbitrator to facilitate diplomatic resolution over armed conflict so he had to be very careful about not directly inciting or advocating a vampire/makama war.

    • While I have no idea what the Arbitrator oath would be, I would imagine that they might not be so feared if they always tried to avoid conflict? But, who (besides IA) knows? 🤷‍♀️

  116. such a great snippet 😂 Klaus must have known that would be the reaction. bahahhaha tell a space vampire warrior to avoid something because of a battle, they’d definitely run over to see if they can battle the best.

    • Not to mention the enemy of the entire Vampire race is the Mukama… remember they ate the children of the Vampires… and that is something that did NOT go unpunished.

  119. Okay I haven’t even read the snippet because I need to say that Barsumial is the best word ever. Say it out loud, my friends! It just sounds so cool and rolls off the tongue so beautifully.

    Barsa!

    • When I heard Barsumial I got a mind picture of Meerkats popping heads up from their ground burrows and merping like they do. Its very very cute.

  120. Yeah, seriously, a decade? Klaus had to know how that would fly with almost any engaged couple, let alone one that lives for swordplay. It’s like people who put up a sign saying “SPEED LIMIT 5MPH”. Nobody can comply with that, and most won’t even make the effort.

  122. Look, I’m going to be p*tient and w*it p*tiently for any and all House Andrews releases to happen at their appointed times…

    …but just know, inside I’m all “Barsa! Barsa, barsa-barsa-barsa, barsa, barsa-barsa, baaaaarsaaaah!” But I’ll keep it inside. I just wanted you to know that.

  123. (snicker) Obviously Klaus has been away too long and has forgotten who his sisters are.

    Also, every time I read “Barsa!” I heard, “Groot!” or sometimes “(unwritable wookie words)!

  124. That is hysterical and will require a lot of work on the part of the Andrews. I will wait patiently knowing there is a real treat ahead. In the mean time Iceill enjoy the other offerings

  125. OMG I loved this snippet. It has me so excited. I love how happy they are that an invasion will happen. ^_^ Klaus is probably thinking my sister is crazy.

  126. Oh I love it! Thank you, thank you! I’m with Arland and Maud, go big!!!

    I will be patient! I will!

  127. Have to admit, Klaus is a bit of a dick. Oh, I am sure he is out there saving galaxies. But he is also selfish. Not that we aren’t all selfish in different ways – we totally are – but I dislike this particular type where they disappear and reappear and where the only things of import are their things. Yes, of course he doesn’t want his sister to die, has probably come out of some weird hiding to share this warning, it might just save their lives blah blah blah. But dude, wake up your emotions a bit and remember that life is something actively lived, you cannot only live in fear and worry and have that dictate everything.
    How odd to feel this strongly towards him :p

    • Ilona always says we bring our own 50% to whatever we read 🙂

      Based on the Arbitrator’s we’ve seen so far, they definitely are sought out for a particular personality type. The “no one knows why I’m doing what I’m doing, because I’m 15 moves ahead and way too smart for my own good”. They are forbidden by the Arbitrator contract to contact their home planet for the first 20 years, so that might go some ways towards explaining why Dina didn’t hear from him.
      We’ll have to see if more of Klaus’ motives are revealed.

      • Announcer voice: “Will Klaus’s motives be revealed? Will Arland, Maud, and House Krahr get their video of the invasion? Will Dina and Sean be notified of all of this? Tune in next time for the Innkeeper news on this station.”

        ***Cue the dramatic music***

  129. He-he-he-he-he!
    Serves Klaus right for not thinking his sisters would change and grow up without him there.
    Going to be very, very interesting!

  130. Ohh, so good to see Maud and Arland again. I can just picture the look on Klaus’ face. A sort of disbelief, followed by, “What have I unleashed?”

  131. Love all the books… will devour them all in any order they come out in… so grateful for the snippets!!

  133. Oooooh! I just reread this. Is Dina going to loan Orro to Arland and Maud for the wedding banquet? Will it be described in mouth watering detail?

  135. Yeah, Klaus needs to learn to adapt. I’m looking forward to him figuring out the connection between Daesyn and Dina’s parents’ inn. Also, the growth in Dina’s skills should blow him away – figuratively.

    • And I wonder about Helen and the Inn on Daesyn.. can she manipulate it in a dire situation? To protect children from Mukama like beings such as hunted her, can she hold open the portal to Gertrude Hunt?? In a pinch? will we see the insect folk Maud honored at the banquet, will we see our beloved fox like merchants? The werewolf mercenaries? The Suncats who have not appeared for the most part but we know some survived their planetary disaster just like the Auul did? Oh, The Horde!!! oooh, will we see the space chickens and yes, yes the juvenile sphinx?!!! So many great characters to pop in and visit and lend aid to the fighting!! Maud and Arland, Sean and Dina…please go big, bigger, biggest!!!

  136. Thank you, thank you for Klaus’s snippet. Another question answered and I liked Maud and Arland’s response.

    Also love the yarn and sweater pattern, if only I could knit.

  139. I’m so stoked about this development. The imagineering of House Andrews is stellar. The Innkeeper series is best series I’ve read bar none. Believe me I am a voracious reader.

  142. This snippet is the thing I didn’t know I needed today. Thank you for making my day just a bit brighter.

  144. You have no idea how much of an Arland/Maud shipper I am. I just hope we’ll get to attend this wedding, whenever it may be, cause damn 😀 I’ll prepare popcorn for the entire Horde.

  146. looking forward to the epic battle. it’s going to be a reunion with the vampires & Dina’s many connections – horde, Adira, the Dominion, the crafty merchants…..

    at least we got Roman to tide as over 😉

    Thanks Mod R & HA

  147. 💃💃😍OMG!! Epic Ripper Cushions on the way!
    Thanks HA for this.
    Have to w*t!! Have to!!

  148. I feel like when this comes out that we’ll get to see Maud’s old house’s comeuppance! I’ve been waiting to see how she totally cuts them down! I’m guessing that Ilemina (Sorry if I misspelled it!) will delight/assist in it too. 🥳

    • He brought news of the Mukama 🙂 . There are no enemies like them, not for the vampires, and especially the esteemed House Krahr:

      “[The Mukama] were a predatory species,” Maud said.
      “They didn’t want the planet. They wanted the vampires themselves, particularly the children. The adults were used as the workforce and the children as a food source. The Mukama found children to be tender and delicious.”
      Nuan Cee grimaced.
      “The vampires retreated to their castles. Reducing castles to rubble would have destroyed all of the lovely meat inside, so the Mukama had to commit to ground assault. It was discovered that the Mukama didn’t do well in narrow enclosed spaces. They were an aerial species. They hunted from above. It was also found that the Mukama’s mass stun weapons didn’t work against a vampire in armor. It was a long war.”
      […]
      Maud swirled her wine in her glass and smiled. “Nobody has ever met a Mukama.”
      “No,” Nuan Cee admitted.
      “But here we are, enjoying the fresh air of their home world.”
      Nuan Cee startled.
      “House Krahr was one of the original greater houses,” Maud told him. “They were entrusted with the planet of Daesyn to make sure no Mukama ever breathed its air again.”

      Andrews, Ilona. Sweep of the Blade, The Innkeeper Chronicles volume 4. NYLA 2019. Kindle edition, page 102.

  150. that’s Amazing!

    love it huge wedding because of an invasion.
    10 years that’s like a guaranteed challenge gauntlet thrown down

  151. ROFL… loooove Maud and Arland 😂😂 and Klaus has obviously not been working with vampires much (hehe)

  152. OMG! I LOVE it!!! “We need to go bigger.” I am laughing out loud. Thank you so much for the snippet, a day made brighter.

  153. Saw that response coming as Klaus kept talking. Thanks Team Andrews and Mod R. Appreciate all you do.

  154. I FINALLY got Mom to read some House Andrews (started with Kate and she’s most of the way through Innkeeper now). I CANNOT WAIT to show this to her once she finishes the last book. MUHAHAHAHA!

    Next up I’ll start her on Hidden Legacy (which I’m re-reading now) or if she wants Sci Fi those – but I also need to get her to read the Edge Series so she knows the back story for George and team….

  155. Ha Ha, which I could see Klaus’s face.

    I am part of the BDH, so I devoured this in about a millisecond!

  156. Whee! I just love Maud and Arland’s enthusiasm for destruction. Although, waiting is such sweet sorrow! I shall wait and not try to be Barsumial in my anticipation.

  158. Yes! this was delightful! Today is conspiring to be unpleasant but this post and knowing there will be more delightful updates Friday is pushing the balance back into good times. Thank you!

  160. Sooooo happy!!!!
    I will change my monotone.
    Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou!

  161. Externally, I’m sitting calmly and professionally at the reference desk.

    Internally, I’m running around the room flailing my arms in full Kermit the Frog mode.

  163. for the chance at taking on a mukama or three, this is going to be THE invitation for the entire vampire world. just excluding her old house would destroy them. house krahr is going to have to figure out how to deal with an invasion of vampires, trying to get their swords into a dragon.

    oooh, wa*ting is HARD. my precious…

    THANK YOU.

  164. Oh, THANK YOU! Just got home from a freezing shift at the barn. This was a wonderful surprise. You guys rock! *blows kisses*

  167. You got it, boss….bosoms currently chilling! ( It’s very hard for bosoms not to be chilling in this weather but we will also try to be extra chilly just because we should!) 😂

    And also many much thanks to HA for being so generous to the BDH even when we are not being fluffy and chilled. We promise to do better! ☺️

  169. Thanks for the Klaus snippet. Wow, didn’t see that mukama angle coming—genius! Agree that Klaus should have expected Arlan and Maud’s reaction to a potential epic battle. Maybe he’s been working in other areas of the multiverse. Can’t wait for GA Sweep of the Heart. Just listened to the whole Innkeeper series again recently—it’s my favorite series of all the HA books.

  171. Just wanted to say how much I appreciate and look forward to HA stories – WHENEVER they can deliver them. I am grateful.

    As I get older, several close family members are having serious illnesses (incl my husband of 42 years having advanced cancer,) but being grateful for small gifts, small blessings is a bit of wisdom I have learned. The entertainment I get from the folks responsible for HA tales fits the gifts category. Thank you Ilona, Gordon, & Mod R.

  172. Thanks for the laugh, ha ha! So exciting to hear about all the projects that House Andrews is working on. Pre-recorded the latest Graphic Audio release as soon as I heard about it, they really are the best.

  174. Well, I don’t know how the cheerleaders got from Romans world to the Inn Keepers, but anyway, off to the sidelines, waving pom poms….

    “Orro, Orro, cook so fine!
    Wedding cake will be divine!”

    I wonder if Droplet will make an appearance. With such a huge guest list, Orro will need kitchen help.

    And the presents! Piles and piles!

  175. Hahaha, Mod R, did you just basically tell us to calm our tits? Haha, understood!

    Also, thanks Mod R for the info and thanks HA for the snippet!

  177. Love, love, love the Klaus snippet. I know House Andrews are very busy creating lots of lovelies for us. It is going to be so very hard to wait.

    This was just the best way to start Thursday.

  180. Aaaaaaah! The excitement that courses through me the second we get new content is next level.
    You know Mod R, we are IA Addicts – always looking for the next hit/book/whatever.

    Thx to Klaus for explaining everything f and bringing good tidings 😀

  181. hehehe

    Klaus really doesn’t know his sister anymore huh..

    so funny

    might be a little bit late for work this morning but so worth it

    thanks heaps

  182. I see everyone commenting about Klaus setting up Maud and Arland, but he’s been alone in the universe for a long time.

  183. Holy heck, I love it. I’m so looking forward to whatever comes out this year! The new Innkeeper Graphic Audio will be great. I’ve been dragging the spouse into the BDH using those, and he loves them too.

  184. Mod R, You are the best !!

    I don’t know how you charmed/inveigled/ winkled/ extracted ( please pick your own verb) this snippet out of our beloved House Andrews but thank you thank you thank you.

    I love Innkeeper and have been waiting as patiently as a member of the BDH can manage for some news of the next instalment and Lo and Behold you bring us a snippet! And not just any snippet but one that connects the various threads of the story: why Klaus was there to see Maud, the Mukama, the corrupted adhal,………

    This wedding is going to go down in Vampire history as unforgettable. If Maud ( helped by Klaus, Dina and Sean ) can help House Krahr and the other Vampire Houses defeat the ancient enemy the Mukama , her position within House Krahr in particular and Vampire Society in general will be unassailable.

    Thankyou House Andrews and Mod R.

    Ps I am loving our Friday story about our favourite hunky Volhv.

  185. I still don’t think he will care about the color of the ribbons. Unless they’re planning on using them as carrots. His wife is the Maven, she’s got this. His job is to tell her she’s brilliant as she nails this wedding perfectly and he and his mother will take the tactical planning side and both with double check each others work.

    But seriously, Klaus is a freaking arbitrator. He should have seen this response coming from a mile away! George definitely would have. Makes me think he must have done it on purpose. Bc otherwise, really??

  186. OMG, Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this. As soon as the “predatory light” sparked in Arland’s eyes I knew the mukama were totally going to be set up. A sense of peace and joy has just washed over me.

  187. YES!!!!!!!!!!!

    FIST PUMP HIGH IN THE SKY

    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

    A million thank yous i have yearned for this.

  188. I am SO SO excited for the next Innkeeper book! Those books mean so much to me. They have gotten me through some of the toughest times in my life, and are 💯 my favorite series of all time.
    I can’t wait to have the budget to buy physical copies!😍
    If my Kindle copies were paperbacks they would be falling apart from re-reads, without a doubt.
    Thanks so much for the snippet-I’m so excited for more of Maud, Arland, and Helen—and now I have to do another read of Sweep of the Blade 🙂

  189. Barsa! I love it!! That was just perfect.

    But I will admit for a few seconds to thinking “No! Must have wedding! Must have wedding!!” This is soooo much better.

    I am patient. I am so full up with gratitude for HA and all the goodness they (and Mod R) give us every week, that I can be really patient. Is it Friday yet? Really, I’m patient. 🙂

    Go GA!! Can’t wait! Oh right, but I am patient.

    • BTW, while I’m being patient 🙂 I’m also sending good thoughts for the editing/making process of Maggie. Really hope that is going well for HA. And not driving you crazy.

  192. I hope they invite at least a few of Dina’s friends from the Hope Crushing Horde. They would be hurt not to be invited 🙂

  193. Arland certainly perked up with that news. I think Klaus isn’t quite as up to on vampires as he thought or is he??? da da duuuum

  194. Thank you House Andrews! And Also Thank you Mod R for reminding us to chill the bosoms (laughing at that rewording).

    KLAUS! Don’t you know vampires? You promised the biggest adventure of their lives. Lololol

  195. I have to believe that Klaus knew what he was doing. The prospect of having the ancient enemy of the Holy Anocracy as wedding party favors? It’s vampire catnip.

  196. Ooh I love it. Klaus is either using reverse psychology or doesn’t know a Vampire Marshal’s reaction to the thought of a good battle! And Maud is “almost a vampire!” *evil grin*
    And please please please invite House Ervan to the wedding. And please don’t let them know it’s Maud he’s marrying until the day! I so want to see their faces when Arland absolutely destroys any standing they think they might have by humiliating them (and particularly Maud’s ex-mother-in-law) in front of all the other invited houses! 😂
    I think that’s first on my list of things I’ve been looking forward to the most in the IK series.

    • I should have added my eternal thanks to House Andrews for all its wonders. This was a much appreciated snippet.

    • Not to mention, having Helen accepted by Arland’s house and Ilemina… LOL. Best revenge…and, let me please have the pleasure of seeing Maud putting her fighting skills on display with the ‘best of the fighters’ taking down Mukama others cannot (because she has those skills of hers…)

  198. Mod R, please start writing too! You are so funny, especially for someone who isn’t a native speaker. Chill your bosoms!
    Between you and Kid 2 we would have enough to keep us fed until the next Ilona Andrews release.

  201. Always great when the groom gets involved in the wedding prep. Thank you thank you a million times thank you! I will wait patiently as I Am Sure All The BDH will wait. Because our beloved authors Cannot Burn Out. Plus they are giving us lovely Roman Friday’s and we know more stories/books are coming.

  202. Thank you! This made my day.

    Is anyone else hoping we get an Irish coffee bachelor party scene somewhere in this wedding novel?

    I’m also wondering if with the connection to the Inn that Helen gets her moment to show the boy who didn’t believe her that Inns exist.

  203. Before I continue on to the snippet, I just had to come here and say- CHILL OUR BOSOMS!!! I didn’t even get to the snippet, and already I’m enjoying this post immensely. Blessed be, Mod R.

  204. OMG!!!! You all are the best!!!! I am more excited than ever and I WILL BE PATIENT!!! 😆

  205. I continue to think about this snippet instead of FOCUSing on work. meh. But, Klaus, at this point, probably does not even know about Dina’s incoming connection between the parents’ disappearance and the corrupted ad-hal. And we do, I love dramatic irony. So the Mukama started it ALL. mind. blown. Now I really do need to know what elaborate but ultimately unnecessary plan Klaus was building that needed another decade to execute. So while we are on this topic, and yes I am still HAPPY to wait – could I please put in a request for a Klaus is drunk and spilling the beans outtake somehow somewhere to someone on what he’d been plotting? Thanks.

  206. Yaaaaaayyyyy! I’m literally mentally howling “Give me the boooooooooooooook!” like a deranged weirdo because this is so good. Thanks for the delicious snippet!

  209. we did get a bit spoiled with an innkeeper roughly once a year, but we have Roman now! another year or so for Innkeeper isn’t so bad.

    love the snippet!

  210. will appreciate being able to read the books when they are released, and enjoy the blog during the in- between times. ❤📖

    Man, with a promise of an invasion by their bitterest foes that wedding is going to be THE place to be for all vampires. Honestly, could use that to really get great concessions out of the different clans.

    What’s that, not cooperating on ____, no invite for you! 🤣

    • Just a reminder to keep all bosoms nice and toasty warm. Chilled bosoms lead to colds and coughing, which make it harder to read. 😋 📖❤📖

  214. Laughing, crying with laughter 😂 Klaus has no idea just how much his sisters have changed (badarse sisters💚🖤) and lets not forget their badarse partners and friends…..I cant wait.
    next book next book next book 😁😉

  215. Thanks for the snippet!

    I’m super excited for Maggie and whatever book is coming out soon. House Andrews does not disappoint!

    What would be the appropriate place to ask about the Subterranean innkeeper? I’ve kept an eye out for any info, but the last post that mentioned it was in September. Is there a good way to ensure it’s not missed? Maud’s book is my favorite so I’d love to get a copy whenever it releases.

  216. Oooh, I can’t wait!!

    I mean, obviously I will, but this is such a lovely, wonderful tease!

    Thank you!

  217. OMG! Love this so much! My favorite IA book is the one I am currently reading, but Maud has a special place in my BDHeart.

  218. Wow! my jaw hit the floor when I saw the preview for this post. I didn’t expect anything remotely innkeeper even till the end of 2024 or even 2025!! I feel so spoiled!!!

  219. omg the suspension is getting better and better, I will channel to be Yoda calm and wait patiencely for more stories, I am calm(actually I’m not just jumping up and down chanting i I want more more on the inside),I can wait ohmmmmm

  220. you guys just do the best stuff!, love it! There is a reason you are my favorite authors. I’ll be so happy to wait for this one!

  222. So That’s why George threw the Dominion into Dina’s lap! All the allies!

    So this means… the wedding is supposed to be in about 3 to 4 months after Sweep of the Heart, correct?

  224. Thank you!

    ModR, is it possible for you to list the Graphic Audio releases or the dats of any upcoming? I keep trying to ensure I buy all of IA’s GA books but don’t think I have all of them (via Audible). Thank you!

  225. Thank you so much for this snippet!!
    It’s been stressful with the crazy weather. Thank you for the smiles and laughs💗

  227. This is an awesome snippet! And it’s going to be the best wedding! How could anybody top a wedding/invasion!?

  228. YES!!!

    I needed a good chuckle, and this imagery had me rolling for a good few minutes… Though, I suppose, this is just what Klaus had in mind. After all, he did choose to bring George into the Arbitrators.

  229. Thank you!! That was wonderful and a nice treat before we get F-Roman-day!

    We definitely need a mantra:
    I will not ask when is the next book.
    I will not go from fluffy to Barsa.
    I will not lose faith that HA will feed the BDH.

  231. What an amazing surprise snippet. Thank you! I predict by the end of the spectacular invasion fail, House Krahr will finally produce a Warlord for the
    Holy Anocracy. The only question….which awesome vampire from House Krahr will be selected? I’m not sure what’s going to be harder to wait for— my retirement in 2 years or this book! Patience is a virtue (speaks to self).

  233. When Maud told Arland about her childhood incident with a Mukama I had images of the remnant of the Mukama fleeing to some faraway part of the galaxy. There they have spent centuries rebuilding their numbers and planning revenge. What else could you expect from a species that wants to eat children for their magic. They must live for revenge and getting their home planet back. Klaus has to have known how the Vampires would react. He is giving them warning and time to prepare.

  234. Oh my gosh, I love this! Not only do we have Krause, but I really was wondering about the wedding. SQUEEEE!
    I’m being patient, promise, but it’s gonna so GOOD!

    (My kids are eagerly awaiting the GA release. Me, too!)

  235. Love it!

    Can’t hardly wait for the next Innkeeper, but I’m easy to distract. I keeping checking GA to see if the release has happened yet, even though it’s pre-ordered and should show up on Friday.

    10 years is a long time. Maybe Klaus’s time is up by then and he’s hoping to attend the wedding?

  238. Hm… Did Klaus forget to account for his sister having grown up, or is he throwing a dare out there to get the ball rolling in the direction he wants?

  239. This might need verifying as I am not a soccer fan, but isn’t Barsa the nickname for the Barcelona soccer team ?
    The snippet was most welcome ! That cliffhanger at the end of Sweep of the blade really left me hanging by my fingernails, whatnext, whatnext, whatnext (or is it whatsnext ?)

    • I’ve heard them called Barca. When I’m not paying attention, it sounds like Barsa. The only reason I know is I sometimes watch the English Premier League. When English teams are playing in Europe, Barcelona is mentioned a lot.

  240. I second everyone else has said about the delicious snippet.

    Since they’re inviting everyone to the wedding, first thing I’m REALLY looking forward to is House Krahr rubbing it in with House Ervan regarding Maud and Helen. I love it when karma bites your enemy in the butt.

    Second thing I’m going to enjoy is the “avengers assemble” of the characters we’ve met in this series (the Horde, Seven Star Dominion, Drífan liege of Green Mountain, Clan Nuan, werewolves, etc).

  244. Innkeeper Snippet to BDH = “squirrel” to dog

    Everything else just explodes out of our heads and off we go …..

    (And I am not making fun of us. We are awesome together)
    (But I get hot flashes so might not be able to cool the bosoms)

  245. Thank you so much for the snippet, this was awesome and much needed.
    It does answer a few things (I’ve been rereading the last few books on repeat these past months. It’s not healthy I guess?) but raises other questions.

    We will be patient!

  246. So happy to see all Klaus’s control freakishness overrun by vampire enthusiasm. Thank you so much.
    Can imagine Lady Ilemina grinning.

  247. Oh, so good!! **rubbing my hands together ** They will be the only couple wearing their armour to their wedding, muahaa. Poor Orro, the feast may be delayed. Lol

  248. Heaven at your fingertips <3<3<3
    Soooo…..
    *twidling thumbs and slowly looking up through my lashes*
    When is the next one???

  249. Oh wow what a snippet 🙂 Thank you house Andrews for keeping the horde well fed! You are loved <3

  250. Love that Klaus thought there would be any other outcome from his sister and her vampire! Like, obviously they’re going to take the chance to fight 😂😂😂

  251. Did not see that coming… and that’s why we love you 🥰 I’m going back to reading about Kate. Her problems always remind me that my problems are small, and I don’t have to burn my blood once it hits the street. It’s the little things….

  252. I soooo love this snippet! Can’t wait for the next bit to get my eyes on, honestly. But I’ll do the despised thing and don’t bother House Andrew, I’ll not pester or sulk and be p*tient.

    That reminds me, I just stumbled upon this: https://www.luisapreissler.de/blood-heir-ii

    I’ll not pry, not whine or demand (I can’t even imagining myself demanding anything at all IRL) but I’ll hope.

  253. I am a horrible fan. Really, not just of books but if anything and everything. I just don’t, well, fan. This venue is my only fan activity, because I’m a bad person. I want more of whatever’s I’m a fan of, music, books, movies, tv. Thank you for these updates and content, congratulations on assuaging the ravening horde!

  254. LOVE IT!!! But no fair, such a tease. I’m 67, please don’t make me wait too long, I don’t want to have to pray that I can take my Kindle into heaven (just in case, wonder if they have internet). (heeheehee(evel snickers)).

  255. So. Given how carefully our authors pick the names of their characters, I went and looked up the meaning of the name Klaus.

    Klaus
    Klaus is a boy’s name of German origin, meaning “victory of the people.”

    👀 👀 👀 Can’t wait to see how that comes to life in the next book, especially since I had previously looked up the meanings of these names:

    Matilda
    Matilda is the Anglicized form of the Germanic feminine title Mahthildis and means “mighty in battle.”

    Maud
    Maud or Maude (approximately pronounced /mɔːd/ in English) is an Old German name meaning “powerful battler”.

    Dina
    Dina is a Hebrew name that carries the meaning of “judgment” or “vindication”.

    Sean
    Sean is a gender-neutral name meaning “God is gracious” or “gift from God”

    Arland
    Arland is a Gaelic name meaning pledge or oath.

    Gabrian
    Gabrian is a Hebrew name meaning God’s able-bodied one.

    Alas, I never did find the meaning of the name Roburtar, so if someone knows, please share. 🙏🏼

    • Thank you for sharing these; it gives insight to the choices made by HA. Some names may be variants of others – Roburtar could be from a name generator, or could be a variant of Robert. It’s a different universe, after all.

  256. very thankful for a fantastic surprise gift in an emotionally difficult week.
    Mauds and Arlands idea of a nice Wedding surprise is hilarious and I definetively need to re-read the Innkeeper series with Klaus’ info in mind.
    Thanks again, I love the Roman serial very much, and this snippet here is the icing on Orros cupcake.

  259. This is amazing! Such a great treat and pick-me-up that had me laughing out loud! I recall House Andrews saying they didn’t care for Sweep of the Blade and were surprised by how fans loved it — I adore Maud. I wish I had 1% of her competence and kick-ass-ery. I’m drinking from my Ripper Cushions coffee cup this morning and am now raising it to salute you! Cheers!!

  261. I read through the comments to make sure this hasn’t already been said (Mod R, I hope you are well compensated for your job. This is a verbose lot of people!) My first thought on reading this snippet was my favorite “Jaws” quote:

    “You’re going to need a bigger wedding.”

    Thank you for this taste of the good stuff! 🙂

      • And the Horde is better off with our favorite wrangler. 😀

        She’s the fluffiest of all the fluffy out there.

  262. So exciting!!! Cannot wait to learn more in the future. Such fodder for the imagination!

    Also, thanks for the Barsa snippet. That exchange always reminds me of “I am Groot” lol

  263. “Klaus stared at them.”

    I laughed out loud because he was so unprepared for their enthusiasm about a monster invasion!

  267. As soon as Klaus added ‘a decade’ I was pretty sure he was manipulating.
    “Go Bigger” = What An Awesome force we can just happen to have here.

    I miss being able to have things in hardcover.

  268. Have reread this several times now. And am wondering if allays realllllly wanted them to have a big wedding. Is this part of some bigger plan that the arbitrators and other people want to have happen????????🤔🤔🤔

  269. Ooh, a Red Wedding! I love a good battle (although not GRRM).

    I hope they invite Matias and Ramona to the dance 🙂

  272. Oh noes, we are Barsas!

    Honestly, I am very curious about this new project, because as much fun as the current worlds/series are, the Authors always deliver such fun, fresh worlds to us that I really can’t wait to see what they’ve come up with next.

    Also, poor Klaus. He didn’t think that “warn a vampire” thing through very well, did he XD

  273. WOW! I have wondered so many times what Klaus may have said But always stayed silent knowing all will be revealed in dure time. Thankyou

  274. I love the little snippets and tidbits… it leaves me anticipating the next installment, on the edge of my seat, and then surprise… I see an email in my inbox and I can’t read it fast enough

  276. The book devouring horde needs a little chat with Dinah. Our needs at the inn are simple. Since inns can span universes and we just need to fracture reality just a little, I’m sure she can do this or find someone who can.

    In room/reality #1, House Andrews is writing the Roman book.

    In #2, they’re writing Hugh.

    In #3, they’re writing Innkeeper.

    We also need rooms for Hidden Legacy, Kate, and anything else House Andrews can think of.

    Can we add some time distortion? Maybe a set of Author Lords writing a different chapter in each room? We know the inn has lots of rooms.

    Oh, and at least one room/reality where they are taking a well earned vacation on a tropical (monster free) beach. They deserve it.

  278. Squeeeeel!Delightful as always Ilove all of your series and characters ,but ,Arland Maude,Helen and the gang at the castle are hands down the best

  280. I can’t wait.
    Oh that’s right I have been waiting, but it’s been done patiently.
    This is a great treat. Something I will look forward to.
    thanks for the snippet today.

    😊

  282. Thank you so much for this Klaus tidbit. The big wedding and the mukhama, very exciting.
    So interesting too that the new doorway from Gertrude hunt opens on the home planet of Arland. The Cliffhanger from Sweep of the Heart is so compelling and powerful and moving! It will be so interesting to find out how long it takes the Khrars to discover the big magnolia tree, and how easy it will be for everyone to visit each other. it’s just amazing. I’m looking forward to finding out why Wilmos is angry. I’m being patient. it’s worth the wait.

  284. omg, I am laughing so hard right now. Yay! Klaus just gave them the best wedding present ever! News of an invasion! lolzzzzzz

  287. I love you so much – thanx for the snippet. This so just made my day after a sleepless night, fretting morning, pottering about and dithering with looming deadlines. Thank you for putting my world to rights. Going to attack that dead- line now

  288. I thought Klaus was an encyclopedia. How could he not predict how the vampires would react? Shameful really. Poor Klaus so far gone. First he gets involved in the marriage of one of his arbitrators and looses him for most of the year, now he tries to intervene in his sisters with the opposite result.

  289. Mod R,

    Please pass on my SUPER excited “thank you so much” to House Andrews” for the Klaus snippet. My mother & I have been waiting & drooling over the whole Innkeeper series. If I have read the series once, then I have read it six times because I sooooooooooo love the family it created & immerse myself regularly. May mother has read the series at LEAST fifteen times.
    So when I tell you the only disappointment we had in reading Sweep of the Heart was that we were not there for the Klaus/Maude confrontation I am not joking. NOT to complain at ALL about Sweep of the Heart!! It’s was AWESOMESAUCE!! And so many unexpected drops of jewels of information! I am gonna have to start the series all over again after /his letter, just for the pleasure of re-immersion onto this world again!
    Alas to the point of my question. Are there any other Klaus snippits out there other than this one I missed. And when House Andrews does write another Maude perspective book will we be privy to the whole confrontation/conversation between Maude / Klaus that was the cliffhanger of Sweep of the blade. And Helens reactions to getting the knives from Aunt Dina?

    Again, “Thanks Again!” to House Andrews for their diligence in giving us an awesome way to escape from the world at large today!

    PS! Gleefully enjoying the Roman sneek-peeks as well!

    • I’m so glad you’re enjoying the books 😀 . No, there are no other snippets of Klaus around, he is mostly a mystery wrapped in an enigma, and that’s by design! 😉

  291. Yeah! I loves innkeeper, especially Maud and Arland. Unless the snippet refers to Dina and Shaun, and then I love them, especially.

  292. oh my! I needed this! I laughed so hard I almost choked on my breakfast!
    I DO hope Klaus was counting on that reaction, I’d hate for the sisters to be the only smart ones. …hmmmm… wonder if the remains of parent’s inn will come into play…

  295. Thank you, thank you. I’ve been a good little hoarder. I’ve stopped haunting the blog so you will be more free to work on bigger projects (except Fridays), and here is yet another reward! You’re so good to us.

  296. Given that he was trained as an Innkeeper, and a HUGE part of that is understanding different species’ mindsets, one would think Klaus could have predicted this. Did he want it…?

  299. Ohhh, I see what you did there. The wedding will be the Grand Finale. Will Orro via the new door provide the catering?
    This is absolutely wonderful. The only problem that I am wondering if you took in consideration is that you have now fed a horde with a small sampling of deliciousness and expect that will satisfy us. In actuality you have triggered the Innkeeper bell that goes off in our heads.

  300. Poor Klaus, post Karhari Maud is not remotely like the Maud he knew. Klaus, all I can say is “get in, sit down, shut up and hang on”…..you’re about to meet Helen!!!

    Mukama et al: prepare to receive your ripper cushions. It’s going to be awesome.

  302. Hahaha this was delightful! Thank you for sharing this snippet! Klaus has clearly kept tabs on his siblings via George/the Arbitrator network so he had to know threatening Maud and Arland with a planet wide invasion and massacre in response to their wedding would not make them postpone. Zero chance I believe he didn’t do his homework on House Khrar, this is the response he wanted. Also when Dina finds out, she’s going to know this was the result Klaus wanted due to her previous dealings with George.

    I also would love to know the reason he went completely AWOL and never reached out to Dina or Maud to let them know he was okay (I don’t remember if this an Arbitrator rule, you have to cut everyone off from your previous life?). Can’t wait for the next Innkeeper story, whenever it comes out. 🙂

    • It is a rule with Arbitrators that he cannot return to his planet for the duration of the contract, which is 20 years.

  304. I am playing email catch up and just read this. So, I have had two stories from you today. Perfect treat! Thank you. (Of course I had to pause my listen of; “ Fate’s Edge”.

  305. I have been hoping for at least a novela of Maud and Arlands wedding, especially when Gertrude Hunt opened a door to the Krahr home world!! Now I can wait patiently ( that will be so hard) until the next Innkeeper book comes out ! Thank you for the many hours of entertainment house Andrews have given me!

  306. Loved this so much! I adore all the other worlds as well, almost as much, but for some unexplainable reason Innkeeper has a special place in my heart. It’s one of my comfort reads when I’m feeling fragile.

  307. Thank you, kind Moderator! You bring the best tidings. I am a fluffy barsumial. I will most likely randomly mutter “Barsa!” to myself today while cleaning the garage. (In all seriousness, I am loving having a Roman serial. Absolutely loving.)

  308. This snippet prompted me to go re-read the entire Innkeeper series again. It’s so good. I am looking forward to the continuation of the series. Thank you.

  310. But… but… Maude was supposed to punch Klaus for Dina! … Maybe she did that just before the snippet starts? 😉
    I’ve been catching up on my email this evening after a couple weeks of an annoying head cold & no interest in anything that wasn’t super vital, and discovered this snippet! Not only was the snippet fun to read, all the BDH comments were funny, too! 🙂
    Now I wonder what it was that Sebastian North did to have his inn taken away from him (if I’m remembering that bit correctly from Sweep of the Heart), and how he is connected to the Mukama…. SN will learn that it isn’t just Dina, Klaus, and their parents who are problems, it’s also all the rest of their relatives, significant others, and close friends who are problems for him! 😀

  311. Squuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

    So much happiness! I can’t believe I missed this! It’s like a shiny perfect puzzle piece that completes a major section of the whole.

    I will admit that I’ve been like “ROMAN, ROMAN, ROMAN!!!… but… (whimper) innkeeper?”

    As a result I have been slowly re-reading Innkeeper in between new reads. And, of course, loving Roman. SO MUCH LOVE FOR ROMAN.

    Especially since I didn’t think we’d get a Roman story until next year at the earliest. I wonder who the love interest will be? The kid’s sister? Mother? Aunt?

    YAY! I snorted when Klaus said 10 years. He plays the long game, of course. But neither of his sisters do.Everyone is shortsighted when their families are involved. Klaus was probably thinking he could convince Maud and Arland to wait 10 years. George is going to have to resurrect himself from laughing so hard when he finds out what the Krahr’s are planning.

    I wonder if the Krahr’s will invite the Hope Crushing Hoard! Oh, that would be amazing. And a good diplomatic bonding event.

    I can see a scene like Gimli and Legolas counting coups. Only with Shawn and Arland!

    The vampires keep score of everything. I wonder if they’ll have an Olympic style board keeping track of everyone’s kill count of the Makuma? Oooh! It could be like the Olympics! Each House of the Holy Anocracy competing like each country competes.

    Even Gertrude Hunt preparing. Already has a door to Daesyn and everything. Bring it on!

    Oh, I wonder if we might get a short (truly and deeply short) story about what happens when the door to Gertrude Hunt opens and Maude tells Dina! Just limited to the vampire reaction to such an incredible security risk appearing on one of their planets.

    • Eventually I mean. Eventually. The Author Lords are gracious and kind and generous. My tits are cool.

    • Honestly it sounds like the wedding of the century for vampires.

      Didn’t Arland mention they’d have to inform the Warlord they found some lesser Mukama creatures (can’t recall the name) so they could start conservation efforts or something and that people would be so jealous Maud and Arland got to kill one?

      Imagine the people who’d be DESPERATE to get on planet for the chance to kill some actual Mukama. I can see the Warlord himself being like “I’ll be looking for my invite.” House Ervan is so NOT invited to this party but I hope that werewolves are welcome. Battlefield hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Orro and co. Please RSVP.

  314. I have re-read this snippet at least a dozen times@ SQUiiiiiieee! I am so excited! This – THIS!!! – is the power of HOUSE ANDREWS! what they do!

  315. I knew it! I guessed that the Mukama would be involved! Although I have no clue how they could be associated with the corruption, I can see that one mukama being really vengeful against Magnolia Green and Dina’s parents.

    Now I’ll have to sit here and imagine what will happen when Maud and Arland find out that Dina and the remnant of Magnolia Green have come to their home. How will Magnolia Green react to little Helen? Was she born after the inn was kidnapped and will be a surprise grand-baby to the inn? Will it be a comfort to Magnolia Green to find a surprise granddaughter after all the trauma it must have gone through? Will Dina finally get to beat Klaus over the head with something for all the stress he’s brought her? (I imagine a Orro handing her a giant wooden spoon for this.)

  317. this has to be the 25th time I have read this snippet, and each time I get soooo
    excited- SQUIIIIIIII!!!!

  318. I’m so excited, my heart is jumping around and my blood pressure is rising. Thank you both so very much from all of us in the BDH

  319. You guys are so talented and creative! I enjoyed the series so much that I purchased all the books and also the Graphic Audio versions I could find. The narrators are great along with the cover and blog designs. They are all so rich and vibrant (particularly the wedding guests).May you be blessed to live long and write strong for many years to come. Also, I will try to patiently wait for all the stories related to “Klaus and the gang.). Please continue with all the blog postings, interviews and short stories in the meantime.

  320. I just re-read Sweep of the Heart. I fell in love with the happy ending of K & Lady W. I’m hoping you will send out an occasional update on their Dominion married life in the blog.
    As for the root of the Magnolia Inn growing nearby…. Let the journey be as always…interesting and blissfully wonderful!

  321. 💖

    This makes me smile every time I read it (which has been a lot….).

    I can picture everything – he he 😝

    (except Klaus. Do we know what he looks like?)

    Thank you!

  322. I would like to reserve a seat on the balcony next to Caledania for the wedding and the invasion. We could drink tea and comment on the various factions as the invaders are repulsed by the wedding guests.
    What good times!

  323. I don’t know how I missed this, but it’s AWESOME!!!
    I can see the gleam in both their eyes planning the repeling of the invasion!

  324. When Maud & Arland mean everyone, I assume they mean everyone. What do the Hope Crushing Horde give for a wedding present?

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