Halloween is almost upon us, and we’re starting the celebrations early with a treat for the Book Devouring Horde!
One lucky US reader will win a hardcover copy of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, customised with gorgeous illustrated sprayed edges by Heirloom Books, together with a set of Maggie character vellum overlays.
The Heirloom edition features the original UK hardcover with custom artwork on the page edges. The interior is unchanged with no additional illustrations.
Trick or Treat?
You’re spending a weekend in a haunted house, and you can bring only ONE character from any Ilona Andrews book with you for defence (and company).
Who are you choosing? Let us know in the comments to enter the giveaway.
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The giveaway closes on Thursday, October 29. One winner will be selected at random from the eligible entries and announced on Friday, October 30th, just in time for Halloween.
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Roman of course! We are talking about all things darkness related and how could you possibly go wrong with Roman?
No questions, I’d have to pick Kate. She’s a kick butt kinda gal, and the conversation the whole weekend would be hilarious.
Close second is Arabella, just because I think she’d be an excellent “runaway from ghosts” partner.
Roman
I’m defs bringing Kate!!
Ada and by extension, Bear, b/c they’re a package deal!
Maud- I think we’d get along well and she seems like she could take care of anything that goes bump in the night.
it would be Dali, she can return them to where they came from or destroy them with a curse 😉
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I would definitely take The Sleepless Duke!
Gaston! He is kinda supernatural himself and is a terrific story teller.
I’ve got the ghosts covered but I’d love to have Orro with me and be plied with food all weekend. We can binge watch TV every night.
Kate, of course!
Kate Daniels for sure! Shes bad ass and interesting!
Clover and sushi 🙂
Kate!! All the way!
Ada. We have much in common, I’d feel safe, have fun talking, and I’ll get to PET THAT DAWG. 😂
Without a doubt the sleepless duke – a big wall of man to hide behind if anything gets a bit too spooky!
I think I’d pick Mercy. She’s strong, quick, clever and probably good company!!
Clover. Only Clover. She’s strong and clever and good company. We’d keep each other safe!
Hard choice between Ada and Kate, both women don’t back down and have faithful companion pups. I think I’d have to choose Kate in the end.
Alessandro for sure!
Absolutely Roman
i mean, my gut reaction is Orro. Because we’re gonna need snacks.
Has to be Kate. She kicks a$& with physical danger, magic, supernatural… need I go on?
So hard to choose!!! I think I would take the kids, they add up to an adult! Conlan , Helen, Tia and Noah. It will be fun.
I’d pick Ada, especially if she brought Bear! The book is beautiful! 😍
I would choose Kate Daniels to be my companion and defense.
Oooh such a hard question! I’m a huge Reynold fan but I might say Solentine. I just absolutely adore him so much and how blindingly loyal he is to his family. But I’m also so intrigued by Lord Bellen. I’m always giggling at his flirty remarks.
My final answer is…. All of them? But Reynald as number one
Definitely Kate as she’s my “oldest” IA friend. 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!
I think I’d go with Caldenia. Nothing would dare mess with us and I would learn so much from her!
Solentine would be protective and keep things interesting in a fun but menacing way, totally his vibe.
Such a tough choice, but I gotta go with Kate.
Roman, of course! He’s evil enough to get us out of a haunted house safely.
I’m torn between George because he’s a necromancer, and Kate because she’s Kate – what CAN’T she handle?
I would bring Solentine. He’s my favorite and one of the deadliest characters. I would also try to get him to fall in love with me but would probably fail.
I am bringing Roman. He should be good with creepy undead things!
For defense and company, I would choose Ada and Bear! I feel like I would enjoy hanging with them!
Kate.
I’m bringing Roman! Of course! The haunts are his friends.
You guys are great. Thank you so much. Take good care of yourselves.
Unfortunately, I can’t participate from Europe, but good luck to everyone else.
Roman. A practical man, good conversationalist, bringing the right skill set for a ghost. Also, I want to meet his staff, please.
I’d absolutely take Sean with me.
I would bring Solentine!
I have to say George. He can deal with anything, especially those who are in an unliving state. And if nothing else works, he will charm them until they are no longer a threat
I would bring Derek!
My first thought was Kate! She’d protect me and be brave.
I would want Audrey Callahan with me. Her unique abilities would mean we could escape if things got too weird, lol. Plus I just want to spend time with her and Kaldar (cuz you know he would come along)
I would take Caldenia to any haunting…
Arabella, she has a can do attitude and I would feel safe with her!
Kate Daniels for sure! Though I guess she might feel a little like it’s body guard detail, which isn’t her favorite!
Dina. Gertrude Hunt would be decked out. There would be amazing homemade treats. And I’m sure there would be fascinating guests to party with.
Hard choice between them all but I would pick Roman.
Zeus, need to hug him.
Oh, Kate, for sure! She knows all about deadly creepy crawlies, packs a kick-butt magical whallop, and she is the perfect level of snarky to keep me from a fright-induced swoon.
I’d bring Roman because I think he’d make friends with any beasties we’d come across!
I’m bringing Nevada because she can handle it and if she can’t, she has a whole team of people that love her enough to get her back (and hopefully me too).
Hands down Kate!
Roman is the expert on spooky darkness and would be there to both keep me alive and crack jokes, perfect combination!
I would choose Roman, excellent company and pretty capable of handling what ever might come our way
Kate
Roman all the way! 😍
Definitely Sushi
I’m bringing Kate. I think she would be good company and with a sword and magic, she can handle just about anything!
Kate. I feel like we could talk and get along and there is nothing going to “get me” with her around
The Sleepless Duke!
Roman!! Although my first thought was Kate, I think Roman would be better company.
Roman, of course. He’s knowledgeable, strong, and kind.
Roman. He’s not going to be scared of any creepy Halloween antics. He’s seen it all. Brings brains, brawn, magic, and funny conversation skills. Oops, I meant PJs. 😉 Who doesn’t need a laugh amongst the chaos!
I would bring Roman.
At first, I though Rogan – but he’d scare me as much as the bugaboos. I think Roland. His very presence would keep them away, and he would probably redecorate the place while we waited out the night.
I gotta pick Kate! I feel like she’d be able to handle just about anything that could come up in a spooky, haunted house.
Kate is the obvious and correct choice because of the dual threat. A haunted house is going to have corporeal and non-corporeal beings, so you need someone who can handle both, while being good company when hanging around waiting to be attacked. George’s magic is too limited. Roman is a good second choice, but if his god comes calling he’s got no choice but to abandon you. Kate would never leave a poor defenseless mundane human in peril.
Kate….she would see and feel danger …she’s a badass
Hugh, reformed, understands doing what needs to be done in most situations
Definitely Kate Daniels!!!
Rose from the Edge series, because is anyone knows their way through a haunted anything, it’s her. 🙂
I’m thinking Dina because haunted house could be an abandoned inn. Hmmmm
Elara. I’m pretty sure she can kill anything, even ghosts. Plus, she’s practical and verrry interesting. Lots of other great choices, though! Tough to choose!
Connor “Mad” Rogan. Because he is just scary and awesome.
Julie! Think about how many people have contributed to her knowledge base!?! She is spectacular and choosing her means potentially having Conlan or Derrick tag along *in secret* until they are spotted….. Julie is a rockstar!!!
Caldenia. Mad skills, but also philosophical discussions over tea for the win.
Happy Halloween!!! and I vote for Julie!! she has really shown her toughness and could handle it quite well!
I honestly think there’s no wrong answers here, but I’m going with Ada! (and I hope she brings Bear)
Connor “Mad” Rogan. If ghosts are involved and they start flinging objects around. He can catch those objects and throw them away and throw objects back. If the house becomes too much pretty sure he can just destroy it. In terms of company….Nevada had a good time she first met him right? 😛
Kate all the way for me too, but Roman would be amazing, too!
The Sleepless Duke!
Maggie!
Kate Daniels! She’s worked as a body guard before and I trust her to be able to take anything on
Isadau because she is a great mage so should be able to handle the ghosts and anything else that we might find
I would pick Caldenia ka ret Magren. I would bring Funyuns and Mello Yello for her and tomatoes from my garden (so she would not think about chewing on me). She has such incisive wit and so many stories to tell. Pity the fool or ghoul who would dare cross her!
Happy Halloween! I’d bring Roman along for the haunted house — nothing says safety like the Black Volhv. Would love to win this gorgeous hardcover with the sprayed edges!
Definitely bringing Kate!
Connor “Mad” Rogan, the little brother I never had.
Sushi for me!
I would take Grendle, he would bark and puke on everything and then the ghosts would be so disgusted they would stay away
Kate, she would have the most knowledge and strength to protect us and she seems like good conversation in a relaxing kind of way.
It’s totally Kate!
I am in the USA. I vote for Julie the adopted daughter heir to all things Kate. She has been trained by Kate and the crazy Aunt. Can handle all thing magical and physical. She could see “dead people” with her magical sight
Dina…she would be a fascinating companion and she could protect us in a house if needed.
You all are the best! wishing you good health and all the blessings!
I would pick Kate of course! I feel like we’d have hilarious conversations, but she could also easily take care of anything that tries to get us
I would take Hugh!
Kate Daniels hands down, although Ada (with Bear) would be a close second!
I could bring really any of the House Andrew heros, but I think Kate would make me feel the most safe in a horror movie haunted house. She has all the magic and warrior skills, and she has experience going into nightmare situations and bodyguarding someone useless in a crisis (because I would be rather useless 😀 ).
I’d hate putting her in danger though. Can’t I take Kate to Gertrude Hunt for a nice meal of Orro’s divine cooking instead?
Maggie..I’d want her foresight of course before all the scary monsters jump out and scare me!
Absolutely Kate! I would totally cower behind her…bravely.
Kate for sure!
I would first say Curran for his sheer intimidating presence but Kate would have to be my choice. Her blade skills are unquestioned but her magic skills would be the best defense against paranormal beings. Plus we have yhe entertainment factor of her sparky comments. In for a good time with her ad your companion in a haunted house.
I’ll bring Everard!
Roman, ghosts would mess with him and I think he would be fun to talk to.
Andrea, retired knight and clan alpha. I would love to pick her brain about raising a strong-willed daughter while hiding behind her.
Arabella. The house wouldn’t be standing by the end of the weekend, but think of the sleepover fashion advice I’d get
Kate, of course!
I’d bring Everard! Unparalleled with a sword and stunning green eyes!
I’d have to say Kate! I love that she thinks quickly on her feet… probably the most needed at a haunted house!
Definitely Roman! 😻😻 I never would have thought a dark volvh would be my style but I love the stories where he is featured.
Roman would be able to subdue or negotiate with the house, and also be entertaining company. Plus he can cook and keep up with his share of chores.
Rogan! Total defense with his telekinetic power!!
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The Sleepless Duke
I’m taking Kate. If we’re spending the weekend in a haunted house I want a kicka$$ companion who has experience with ghost. Kate did an excellent job of handling her grandmother Semiramis and while they had their moments she worked things out with her aunt Erra. Extra plus, Magic.
Since a formidable ladies maid is key to survival in both Rellas and a Haunted House, I would choose Clover!
I’m bringing Sushi. I may be scared but I’ll have an emotional support animal with me. (Animals count, right? lol)
Augustine, I’m easily scared. In college, I attempted to watch the Haunting in Connecticut, but after 5 minutes I went to another room with friends to watch Spice World because I can handle scary movies. I’m hoping he could use his illusions to help me survive the weekend.
Her Grace, Caldenia ka ret Magren, of course! Her conversation alone would make it totally worthwhile. Not to mention the treats….
I have to pick Kate! Combination of magic powers, athletic prowess and some attitude – covers all the bases.
I’d bring Clover and Sushi. Shes so smart and determined and i think i would enjoy her company.
While I think Dina might be a good choice–after all, the haunted house could be a mistreated (or malevolent) inn–I would go with Derek. He would be good company, a great fighter and most importantly gallant enough to throw himself in front of any danger that presented itself.
I am picking Curran
I’m bringing Roman. He’s going to be a good time, he seems to be friends with half of the things what will be a problem in a haunted house to begin with.
Has to be Kate for me. Are pets allowed, because Grendel can come too.
Definitely bringing Grandma Frida.
Kate Daniels. She’s smart, sensible, and an experienced fighter with an impressive arsenal and experience with the supernatural. Also,.when she says she’ll defend some, she means it absolutely and completely.
I think I have to go with Rogan.
Kate for sure! she has defense and offence and a great personality to hang around.
I would choose Ramond, of course.
Elara, she would glide through the house and take care of all the scary things!!
How to choose….Ada, Kate, Sleepless duke…Ada with Bear for the win with me! I would LOVE to win! Special editions of this book always sell out before I can get one!
Haunted House? Like an Inn? Dina, of course! She’d tame the house and open a door so we could sneak off to Baha-char for a shopping spree!
So many to choose from! Kate, Rogan, Everard, Roman, Sean and of course Orro, because we need to eat…
So many good options!! But my first reaction was Kate.
Clover. Together we’d have that house scrubbed and ready to be lived in. And by Sunday she’d probably have the ghosties assigned to chores too lol.
Dinah and her broom!
Erra. Cause I always wanted to do a case study on ghostly fear responses, i.e. can ghosts pee themselves in fear? And have a hilarious time in the interim. Also, Erra could be quite helpful in getting the resulting publication through the peer review process. Or would you like to tell her you don’t agree with her methodology or conclusions? (not US, more’s the pity)
Kate 100%
Maud and there would be ripper cushions for any critters getting out of line!!
Caldenia would make me feel safe.
Hard choice. As much as I love Everard, I don’t think I would be able to handle the tension inside a haunted house. I think I’m going to have to choose Arvel. His direct and aggressive flirting would definitely distract me.
The Sleepless Duke!
Roman … this falls right in his wheelhouse … plus I’d love a chance to chat with him!
Julie! She can handle anything, would be great to hang with, and Derek will show up at some point for sure.
absolutely Kate!! she would know all the lore of what is haunting the house and how to get rid of it.
If it weren’t for her age, I’d absolutely pick Matilda. She has the ability to ‘see’ clearly because of the variety of her pets and therefore control just about any situation.
However, I wouldn’t want to potentially traumatize a child, so I’d probably select Linus. He has been around a long time and has encountered or aware of most creatures, and I would have a much better time with him than Rogan.
Saimann, because he’s well protected. Not expecting any fun because I don’t care for horror stuff. Pretty much anyone else would be funner.
Arabella, if the ghost became real monsters she’d smash them, if not she would be a hoot to hang with.
Definitely Curran! Both for warmth (from his fur), protection, and his dry humor. 🦁
Caldenia ka ret Magren, as long as she had a solid reason not to eat me. We could sip tea and wait for the creatures to come play. She may have a lot of enemies, but I bet she has a lot of allies too. It would be so interesting to talk to her, and I’d be safe, probably.
I would bring Kate.
Bunny. I love dogs, and he would be a good companion for a dark and spooky night.
Rogan. I get super-duper scared in haunted houses- of something or someone touching me lol. I don’t know why this is the fear. I think Connor would be able to make sure nothing touched me.
Kate, for sure. She is adaptable, dedicated, and skilled enough to keep me alive too, and I’d enjoy spending time with her because she’s also hilarious.
Gaston jumped in my head first. Snarky defense and a food lover
Adaline Moore!
After much thought, I think that I would pick Roman. He could probably deal with anything already there. I would bring cookies and eggnog.
Gut answer is Kate, for all things protection and companionship and maybe a bonus doggo, but Roman could be an even stronger contender specifically for a haunted house. And then there is George, maybe Julie… too many great choices!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Dina, because any house is haunted if you have innkeeper who can wield her broom. We will dress up as witches from Kiki’s delivery service. Shaun can hang / babysit my kids. I think its a win win.
I would bring ORRO. He can cook and I would love to have meals made by him if only for a weekend. He is big (thinking scary) and he has great knife skills.
Grendel.
Fluffy✅
Scary✅
Non-judgy✅
Kate Daniels. Together we are getting through anything!
Derek! #TeamMetalRose I want to know what he was up to
I’m taking Dina with me. She has experience with all the things and I think k we’d have some great conversations too!
Dina because she is awesome, cool under pressure, creative and clever – she’s my absolute favorite.
How fun!! I have to go with Kate – she can kick butt in magic and physical fighting and has a wicked sense of humor that hopefully would make staying in the haunted house overnight fun.
Orro because we will needs lots of food.
I think I’d take Erra with me.
I think I would choose Kate. She kicks a$$ has lots of esoteric knowledge and used to defending non-combatants. Our snark would know no bounds and any of her friends or could tag along just for fun. I would be in charge of snacks. Back up choice for scary ghost is Roman. Priests are very useful for that sort of thing.
I’d be way too intimidated by most of the more forceful personalities out there, but I think could enjoy going with Adaline; outside of the superpowers, she’s a normal person with whom I could find common ground. Also, I think she could use a friend.
Mirabor! He can use his exultant call on the ghosts to keep them at bay! And we can talk about plotting revenge against the king all night!
The White Lady! I have so many questions for Elara and I am sure she can handle a haunted house. 🙂
Ada (or Bear) (or both) from the Inheritance. Either would be excellent protection and great company. I currently live with a German Shepherd who is great company and really wants to get to protect more.
Connor Rogan – because I want to survive and maybe not do too much talking.
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This was a much harder question than I anticipated but then the answer was obvious. Roman. He is the perfect company in a haunted house. I might be terrified but I think he’d stay super chill.
This is wonderful. Thanks for the chance!
I would choose Aurelia/Julie whatever she wants me to call her. She has studied and trained for just about anything. She also seems like she would be fun company on a girl’s trip.
I’m taking Kate.
Curran, hands down.
I want to say Kate, but I think Roman would be the better choice for a haunted house.
Dina! It may not be her inn, but it’s still a house and we know she can use her magic outside of Gertrude Hunt. Plus she seems fun and might bring snacks from Orro! 😄
Also, those edges are gorgeous! 😍
Thank you! 🤗
Roman, because he has mad skills and doesn’t take himself too seriously
I think I would take Ada. I don’t think she would find it scary, and I could hope to provide entertainment. And it means maybe Bear would come with us too. 🙂
So many great characters to choose from, I’d be psyched to be in a haunted house with any HA character as they are all amazing. But if I have to choose one I’d pick Roman, he’d befriend every dark or spooky critter in the place, and he can make us stew and cookies while we’re trapped (but I wouldn’t call being alone in a house with Roman“trapped”). 😉
I’m bringing Dina Demille!
Kate Daniels!! She’d kick all the butt and show me how to fight even when I’m scared.
Kate Daniels hands down, she would be braver than me and keep us both safe
I was going to say Everard, but Helen would be a kick!
I would love to spend a weekend with Sean Evans in a haunted house. He is funny, driven, protective, and easy on the eyes. Plus he can definitely handle anything that comes his way with extreme consequences, lol!
I’d like to go against the grain here, but it’s gotta be Kate. Maybe we can bring Sushi too.
Arland, we wouldn’t even notice scary.
lol
The sleepless Duke, obviously. Ramondwould definitely do his best to protect you.
Hmm definitely Sean. Forbidding and protective but also could be fun
Leon. I think he will make spending a weekend in a haunted house less scary, he will make the weekend feel like we are solving a mystery in episode of Scooby Doo.
Absolutely I would pick Kate Daniels Lennart. Safety first!
Dina, I feel like as an innkeeper she would be invaluable in any house situation… especially haunted.
Probably Curran in beast form…a giant kitty cat would make me feel safe haha
Hmmmm, I’m conflicted because I like Maggie the most but I think Kate would be better able to keep me alive
Sushi! Good for emotional support and defense!
Kate Daniels. She’s done bodyguard jobs before. She has encyclopedic knowledge of all the mythological things, and if all else fails, Curran WILL come find her (and therefore me).
Kate
Conlon. He’s thoughtful, protective, can be deadly, and would be fun & great to get to know better.
And just how are we supposed to choose just one out of all the exceptional IL characters.
Hugh! He would do away with any scary hobgoblins with a sword and a snarky remark.
I would go with Ascanio. Protection and entertainment rolled into one:)
I would bring Curran, because watching the OG and forever Beast Lord alpha- stare half the scares into submission would be hilarious
Curran- OG Beast Lord stare- down for the win!
I am bringing Roman! All of the dark and scary things should be his friends. No worries at all. Happy Halloween!
Definitely a tough choice, but for things that go bump in the night I will have to go with Roman!
I’m bringing Ada as she knows how to survive!
Oh, so many good characters to pick from. In a really haunted, and not just spooky, house I’d have to go with Roman. If just spooky, Sean Evans.
I think Derek! Strong..✅. Dangerous..✅. Mysterious. ✅✅
Can’t decide who would be better for the weekend. Orro will keep me fed with the best food. But Julie has magic and fighting skills, plus so much sarcasm. Too many good characters to choose from.
I pick Roman!
Kate Daniels, she wouldn’t require me to do a lot of talking but she also would have cool stories and a wealth of knowledge if talking was required. And I feel like she would do her best and succeed at keeping me from joining the ghosts and becoming a permanent ghostly resident. And she probably knows some spells/wards that can protect me if I stay in a designated circle. 🤣🤣
This is tough because I would like to spend time with any of the main characters from these books. That said i would take Elara because I find her fascinating.
Solentine. His sarcastic commentary would be very entertaining. 😉
Kate Daniels, of course!
Definitely the Sleepless Duke, not only because he is the best swordsman but he doubles as a light source!
I mean probs Roman but I think I could handle the ghosts and Grandma Frida is a hoot, so she would be a close second!
The Sleepless Duke!
Kate Daniels! or Arvel if she’s not available (she’s very busy) and Arvel, while likely a sociopath, is a powerful defense!
I’ll take Roman with me. He’s intimately acquainted with things that go bump in the night and would be good protection.
Hmm, choices, choices, I thought about Roman & then thought Chernobog, why not. Then went with Kate,of course. So yes, Kate
I think it’s gotta be Kate. She’d be able to be identify anything supernatural and know how to disable it!
Orro. Otherwise I’ll be freaked out AND hungry. Better to tackle this stuff on a full stomach.
I would definitely feel safe in the hands of Kate Daniels!
I’m bringing Sean. He’s a werewolf, so he’s got keen senses and he will know if someone is approaching. He’s trained in special ops so he’s got the technology down. Basically I am defended on all fronts. No one is ever getting past Sean Evans.
George for his necromancer skills.
Haunted house? Let’s go with Kate Daniels. I’m sure she’ll end up figuring out the origin of the “hauntings” and find a way to keep us safe. plus, the stories she has… it would not be a dull evening.
Maud if she can get away from the wedding planning.
I’d definitely be bringing Kate. She has a variety of useful abilities to protect me from the monsters, including magic and blade skills, plus snarky conversation. 😉
I feel like Gaston would be perfect. Definitely able to help with protection, but the man is incredible at story telling. Not only would he be entertaining in the haunted house, but I’m pretty sure he would create a legend out of the adventure.
I will take Dina with me! She can handle it.
what a difficult decision to make?! I’m thinking Solentine might be more into playful banter than Everard so I’m thinking Solentine.
also, I love this edition of the book… I “only” have Kindle and audiobook and I really wish I had a paper copy (and really this one!!). thank you for all the giveaways!
I will take Kate, please and thank you!
I would select Kate Daniels to protect me in a haunted house
Let’s see I would probably bring Curran. He was my first book crush…. So Id let him protect me hahahaha
Oh, good lord. This says so much about my taste in men. It’s a flip between Rogan and Hugh. I mean, we are going to be there all night.
It’s gotta be Jack.
I’d bring Roman. He is probably friends with everything that goes bump in the night lol.
Orro – He would be overwhelmed and overjoyed by the experience (assuming it’s a Halloween haunted house, not a real haunting) and be a great addition to any kitchen-set scenario. I’d love to hear his reactions and what’s scarier than a 7 foot hedgehog with a meat cleaver?
Definitely Everard of course!
Oooh – Such a fun question! I started at Roman – he has it all for this situation, obvs. Then reading the comments I went through Ada, Elias, Gaston, Caldenia, and Elara. So. Many. Choices. But I think I come back to Roman. That’s my final answer. Bring it, haunts!
I would bring Curran from Kate Daniels series because he is a fierce protector and would be an interesting conversationalist. And of course easy on the eyes 😏
Sean. A alpha werewolf with armor? Can’t beat that! Plus super cute (even if he is taken) and interesting to talk to.
OMG THOSE EDGES!!!!
And Kate. 100% absolutely bringing Kate. Not only would she kill everything, she’d keep a nice sarcastic attitude that would make everything less scary.
Omg this is gorgeous- I love it so much!!!! Thank you for the chance. And I am bringing Maggie bc she is a badass 🔥
I would have to go with Kate Daniels. She has magic and warrior skills and the snark. Can’t forget the snark.
I’d love Curran! He feels nigh on impenetrable with how many times he’s been able to protect or aid Kate in their series.
I want to say that Kate would be an obvious choice for defense, but I’m here for a good time, not a long one, and if I might die anyway I am bringing Orro because I will at least get an excellent last meal.
Oooh, definitely mad Rogan!
Ghosts…eh. But just in case, Roman :-).
Definitely Roman. He spends his nights wandering the Nav and eating barbecue with a Chernobog. I’m pretty sure he could befriend anything in a haunted house, which is way better than defeating them. Plus he’s got a sense of humor so he’d be good company.
Ada and Bear. If she can handle that inter dimensional cave portal thingy the haunted house would be no problem!
The sleepy duke. He’s got magic, sword and fighting skills and doesn’t like drama (although it seems to find him).
Ada (and Bear).
Dina! She is cool under pressure, thinks quickly on her feet, will have researched all the things in the haunted house, and have numerous plans on how to handle issues.
Initially I thought Kate Daniels (Lennart), since she would be fun to hang out with besides being great defense. On further consideration, I would take Roman as we are talking Haunted House. He would be an excellent ally to deal with spirits and any spooks, playful or with evil intent.
Roman’s company may also evolve into more fun as a weekend date…
I’d have to go with Maud. Not only will there be good defense, but there should be good stories and tea. It would probably feel less like being trapped and more like a dinner and theater educational experience.
Kate Daniels
Catalina Baylor
kate for sure!!!
Sushi… just love her and her feral ways.
Evdokia Ivanovna would be my first choice. She could easily take care of anything spooky and she can use the extra time educating me in the finer arts of witchcraft. And introduce me to Roman.
Roman! After all, he is beloved by evil things!
Kate. She’s not afraid to kick a were lion in the face. She has all the fighting skills, magic skills, snark skills, and she has Grendel for post fight snuggles.
I’d take Rogan. His powers could be helpful, and he’d be annoyed the whole time which sounds weirdly comforting.
I believe the best way to deal with dangers of a haunted house would be to invite Roman as a fellow guest. He has the right skills for the task and I like his personality.
I think I’d have to go with George Camarine. He’d be excellent company and help with fighting off monsters.
Rogan
I am bringing Nevada with me!! She is amazing and would help me kick butt if needed!!! 😁
Dina! She’d identify the species haunting the house, and have them appeased and happy in the first hour, then we have even more conversational partners!
Roman. I so want to learn more about him and he’s got the right vibe for Halloween.
Lorrd Soren, Arland’s uncle.
He seems a good solid sort that wouldn’t be phased by a haunted house….and probably has some great stories to take my mind off the hauntedness!
Arland I just want to watch a space vampire wrecking ball through a haunted house. I feel like his commentary on human Halloween traditions would be hilarious.
Ok, too many to choose from, but The Duke is definitely going to accompany me!
Kate! She has magic. Would probably also leave me alone to read.
Assuming he wouldn’t eat me, Zeus. Giant, magical, tiger-hound buddy for the win.
Kate is my choice. She embodies physical and moral strength, all kinds of knowledge, and loyalty. She was my entry into Ilona Andrew’s world. And she will always be my favorite. And hopefully Curran would show up.
I gotta say Clover. I just feel like she’d have the ghosts working for her after the first day
My vote is for Roman too. Instead of candy, we’d make Halloween cookies!
I’m taking Maggie! she’s got guts and can think of ways to not die in thr haunted house!!
Ramond vi Everard obviously! 💚🗡️
Cookie
Kate Daniels. She’s the first and the best.
Im taking Roman. Great company and great defense.
Andrea! She can kick butt and would be entertaining to go with.
Kate Daniels all day. Bad ass with all the smarts. Can’t think of anyone better!
Solentine! Charming, so fast, and able to be so sneaky – very useful for haunted house defense!
So many great characters to choose from. But, I have to go with Kate. I have total confidence she would keep me calm, safe, and entertained.
I think Dali. dealing with haunts and curses is her specialty after all!
Side note, but I bet Gertrude Hunt could put on a mean Halloween display. Convincing Orro to let them hand out store-bought candy might be an issue, though
Maud from Innkeeper-Badass martial skills AND magic!
My first thought was Kate – with her sword & magic we’ve got all the bases covered. If anything comes for us I’ll hide behind the couch and let her do her thing. 🙂
Solentine 100%. He’s way scarier than anything in that house.
There is no other answer to me besides Raymond vi Everard.
Kate!
Kate is my default reaction because she is badass and good at handling threats! But I have been re-listening to the graphic audio of the Innkeeper series and I think Caldenia would be a great haunted house partner. It also seems like something she would enjoy taking part in! Like with growing the tomatoes. ‘I am going to experience the thing you humans call a haunted house’, her commentary would be hilarious.
Catalina, she’s clever, driven and can make anyone be drawn to her. I think we’d manage to make Halloween no matter how haunted the night might be.
Kate for sure!
I thought about being tricksy and saying Maggie, because she would be good company *and* there’s no way Everard would let her stay in place like that so he’d come along as well for protection. But I’ll just say Everard outright as my one character to bring. We can see how well fatefire does against ectoplasm.
My first thought was Kate, bc, c’mon, it’s Kate, but I also like like how badass Julie is once she’s grown up. Ahhh, decisions!
I think I’d ask Sean to go along. He’d be able to tell what’s going to pop out and he’d happily stand between haunted goings on and me.
Curran of course!! Who better to protect than him 🤣
Well this is a hard choice but I’m picking Arlan!
I choose Everard!💚💚💚💚 Thanks so much for the chance!
Kate! But Everard and Rogan are fighting for that spot 😂
Kate, of couse.
Anne
I’d bring Dina. I’m sure she’d somehow convince the haunted house that it’s actually an inn; figure out whatever what is haunted it needs; sooth it and bring peace.
I think I’d bring Grandma Frieda – I think she’d be a ton of fun to sh!t-talk the actors and her mechanical know-how would ease my fears of something going wrong with the chainsaws or other props.
George might be the most sensible, but I’d have to hang out with Roman!
Thank you and Happy Halloween!
Hugh he’s ruthless and resourceful
Kate Daniels! She can keep us safe and she’d be a blast to chat with.
Julie- she’d be good craic and was trained by Era and Kate. She was also good friends with Dali and probably had some tri ks up her sleeves for hauntings.
I’m bringing Dina… does her broom count as an accessory or another character? LOL
I’m bringing Dina because I think she would be great company and no matter what happened she would never let me down!
Definitely kate. A few words of power, blood sword? Oh yeah
I would have to bring Mad Rogan with me into a haunted house for defence, but I guess he might only be helpful if I was Nevada… which I’m not.
I’m bringing Kate. If anyone can take on a haunted house, it would be Kate. If we get bored, she has good stories to tell and if I don’t annoy her, maybe she will share them.
Roman would keep the dark ones away or make them our friends!
Kate Daniels!
I think I’ll bring Julie. She’s tough and feisty and I can totally hear her saying “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts”. A very fun girls weekend!
well – for this, has to be Kate! encyclopedia knowledge of monsters plus the skills to deal with them.
Sean is programmed to protect without complaint and has a sense of humor. He’d be great company!
Dina because she knows how to make things work in her favor!
Kate!!
Roman…I think he would be great fun and maybe show them how it’s really done! 😉
I think I’d like Conlan with me. He seems powerful, fun and not too intense. Plus he might bring Grendel with him to scare anything else away.
Definitely taking Arabella! Would be a night of fun and good food!
weekend* whoops 😅🤣
I would bring The Sleepless Duke. He would be good company and no haunted shenanigans would get past him.
Because I don’t know too many characters (I’m new here! Though I have White Hot on my shelf!), I’m going to go with Maggie because she’s resourceful, clever, and brave.
Definitely Roman, our Black Volhv, he would get along with everyone at the haunted house lol
Kate. Always Kate.
Rose Drayton is who I’d take. Her flash is serious business.
Sean Evans, the alpha werewolf.
So many choices, but I say Kate. She’s deadly and a great bodyguard. But she is also funny and full of snark, which will make for an entertaining weekend.
I would bring Kate with me for haunted house defense and for hanging out. 😉
Maybe a deep cut but Galiene! She’s so steady, calm and intelligent.
Adaline (and hopefully Bear too)! She has that mothers protective instincts and would need to test out her new talents in the haunted house.
Kate
Roman! He would totally understand a haunted house and the beings inside it. Some of them he may know! Roman can overcome difficult times and he’s a badass when he needs to be.
Knee jerk pick-Roman, of course, dark priest, army veteran. But on further reflection, it’s Kate. She has both the physical and magical defenses covered. She’s snarky, and hopefully she brings apple pie.
Beast from Innkeeper (of course)
Beast is the fiercest and needs more action in the next book, btw. (imho, of course)
Thank you!
I want Arabella so there is a large angry tank between me and the scary people. 🤣🎃
Alessandro hehe
Roman because he’s a badass with compassion and I like his sense of humor–he’d make an excellent companion.
I’m in the US. Thanks for the opportunity.
Ada. And Bear of course…
Definitely Kate!
George. Necromancer is the natural choice for ghosts.
Kate! Badass, funny, wicked smart, and a proven track record of keeping squishy hapless humans alive.
Oooh, so many good choices! I’d ask Roman to come along.
Roman seems like he would have a connection with anyone left in a “haunted house”. And he’s a great guest to have anywhere at any time!
For sure it has to be Roman. The haunt, Roman, and I, will likely wind up spending some quality time by the fireplace, trading scary stories.
Rose ! I love her character and would have so much fun with her in a haunted house.
It would be Roman for sure!!
I would definitely go with Roman, being beloved by evil things would help me survive the night. Plus his mother is a witch, and so he has a lot of knowledge!
Dina. If she can oversee Gertrude Hunt, she can manage a haunted house.
Okay, I think im taking Dina. I think ghosts are just in a different dimension and i think Dina would be best at navigating those dimensions.
Kate for sure!! She’s fearless!
The sleepless Duke! Everard would keep me safe! (Well… OK, maybe the serial killer would kill me, and I guess I wouldn’t come back like Maggie… Hmm I guess he did let Maggie get killed twice? I might have to rethink this answer LOL)
Elara
Okay so Kate, Sean or Connor for an actual problem house. But for a hilarious time and potential problems Dina, Roman, or Luther. There are too many great characters to choose from and that would be awesome to hang out with.
i would choose Kate Daniels she has magic and a sword. she is the best
Their are lots of good choices but I would 100% have to choose Roman. He has my heart.
I’d bring Dina Demille. She’d be a great protector and I think good company. We could talk about apple cake and sewing and she must have wonderful stories to tell about her travels with Klaus and running an Inn.
Girl’s night out. Kate. She is smart, fast, and lethal.
Ada from the Inheritance because neither of us knows how she’ll react to whatever might or not might be and that be will be entertaining. Also Bear goes EVERYWHERE with her. 😍🐕😍🐕
I’m choosing Arabella. Because after she transforms she will destroy the house, and then the pile of wreckage won’t be haunted any more.
Also we all know that she decided to get over her fear of ghosts by embracing another hidden aspect of her Beast and letting it eat the ghosts. Totally made up on the spot but whatever.
Curren. I want a scary dude who can shift into an even scarier form.
Bear! You can never go wrong with a good pup by your side!
I would choose Arabella because i’d be protected and entertained.
Hugh because well I could hide behind him.
I pick Maud. After all she survived on Karhari those spooks wouldn’t have a chance!
Going for the big guns: Kate Daniels
(let’s be honest, I don’t think there is a wrong/bad choice for any of your characters, minus the deaded ones that had to be deaded because….well….you know….)
Kate Daniels!
I would have to bring everyone’s favorite cousin, Solentine.
George. Or Roman. Both specialize in the dead, so…
Pretty sure I would choose to bring Olasard. I think he would stay chill until action was needed. >^,^< I would really love to see him in attack mode. I can see him rising to the occasion! If not, he will for sure know which way to run!
I would bring Beast.
I choose Kate, for her heart and soul. And her sense humor wouldn’t hurt!
Kate! She has all the creepy knowledge and killer skills!
Rogan. He’s scary enough to defend us all his own!
Kate Daniels. She is strong and knows so much mythology, so no matter what attacks she’ll have an idea of what it is and how to fight it.
Kate for sure! Bonus if Curran follows.
I’m picking Ada because I think we’d have the most to talk about.
Helen.
She’s a kid but tougher and braver than me!
Clover because she is the most resilient characters I have ever met.
Kate Daniels – just seems like a fun person to hang in a haunted house with, and as defense if needed.
I would totally hang out w/Kate Daniels or Hughe D’Ambre. If I had to choose from this world, than totally The Sleepless Duke.
Roman! He’s formidable and fun to chat with.
I would choose Elara. She could scare away anything!
Probably Luther. He has the necessary magical skills, but he’s unflappable and very, very funny, which I appreciate in a stressful situation.
Everard, but if he’s not available Sol is a good second choice for protection! Bellen would also be entertaining and is reliable.
I would bring Dina…. does she come with the Inn?
Mad Rogan is the one I would want with me.
I have zero survival instincts. My heart belongs to Solentine, but I trust Sean to keep me safe and out of danger. A genetically altered werewolf seems like a safe bet. Purely for survival. Solentine would be my pick for selfish reasons. 💜
Kate Daniels !
Kate Daniels would kick specter butt!
Catalina! She’s got awesome powers, not afraid of battle, and is a great conversationalist so we can just chat. She also hates Haunted Houses so we’ll probably just end up at a tea house instead 😉
if Ada could spare Bear for a weekend, I’d bring her for sure!
Kate Daniels. She is the walking encyclopedia of weird creatures and the best was to kill them. And if all else fails, she can stab it!
Catalina
Happy Friday!!!!
Roman would be perfect because he’d make friends with all the scary things, and I know I’d get really frightened.
It will always be Cait. Cait is the mighty defender! Also, she could probably help me brush up on my sword play.
its got to be Kate lol… she can handle anything that comes along and put my rear end behind a blood ward for protection
The Lord Consort Otubar. Scary things should have the good sense to be scared of HIM and leave us alone!!
Solentine<3 he'd be fun to hang out with!
Definitely Kate.
Gotta bring Sushi!
Kate would be my first choice but a close second would be Maud. She would definitely defend me. She’d also be a great hang and make me laugh along the way.
Orro. I’ll need snacks.
SEAN! All day every day, what an absolute legend.
I have gone through the whole list of people in my head. The protection part is easy – any number of characters could provide that service easily and well. The company part is more difficult. Who do I want to spend a weekend with? Roman seems like a good choice, but I wonder if he would attract as much trouble as he resolved. In the end, I’m going with Erra. Nothing fazes her, she is badder than anything Halloween could deliver and she has millenia of stories to tell.
Kate Daniels – no one else would be better if things went south!
Roman, of course! He can handle whatever evil a haunted house has in store and has a host of evil minions to back him up. Plus, he strikes me as someone who can hold a conversation and keep me entertained.
While many IA characters are excellent at defense and wonderful company, not all of them would warm up to a new acquaintance right away. For a haunted house weekend I’d bring Gaston with me for defense and company.
I haven’t read all the books or series yet, I’m a pretty new fan. But so far with my limited knowledge, i’d be bringing Kate Daniels for sure! Her powers are the most frightening that I’ve witnessed so far and her working knowledge of anything spooky we could encounter is so high. I’m definitely trusting her to get us out of pretty much any scrape.
I would bring Rumian. He’s the fastest sword in Rellas, so defense isn’t a concern, and he seems friendlier than Sol, so I think we could have a decent conversation while we’re stuck there.
Roman, interesting conversation, cute critters if they are allowed and sure that he could handle any ghosts.
Dina!!!
If the house is an Inn, Dina. Otherwise, Julie. Horde knows how much Kate hates bodyguard duty.
Maud. Even the vampires admire her skill and grit. And maybe she’ll let Helen give me lessons.
I’m bringing Maggie with me! 👻
Helen bc ripper-cushions (and her fangs)
OMG! What a fun giveaway!
When I read the first question my first thought and choice is Gaston. We’d get up to SO much skullduggery! And he’s a heck of a fighter!
Oh, definitely Kate. She’s deadly with her sword and can handle magic too. And you’ve got to love her sarcastic mouth.
Nevada Baylor…she’s pretty down to earth, smart
I am bringing Roman!
Kate Daniel’s! She knows how to have a good time and can make anything scary seem silly.
Erra, hands down.
I think it would be a tie between Grendel and Bear. Whatever is in that haunted house will have to deal with the giant puppy first! lol
kate! She’s bad ass and nows how to take care of any funny business
Roman and all the kolovershi.
Roman, of course! The perfect person for a haunted house!
Connor Rogan
Roman! fun, powerful, good conversation
The Sleepless Duke. I am a scared potato so I need a meat shield.
Roman would be great defense in a haunted house!
I’d bring Roman! A haunted house would be right up his alley, plus he’d be an interesting person to spend a weekend with.
Julie! Great skills and magic!
Maud because she can take care of anything.
Ramond. I’d be terrified and he’d be fearless, we’d cancel each other out 🙂
Dina Dina Dina cause I want to hang out
Well its a haunted house so of course Roman!!!
If I was going to spend the weekend in a haunted house I would have to take kate daniels with me. No ghost or monster would ever get the best of kate and I would feel safe. Kate would be the most entertaining cause she gets mouthy when she is scared so I think good comedy too. Then there is all the story’s about monsters too, with her encyclopedia memory for monsters I bet she has the best scary story’s. But knowing kate she would probably be friend the ghosts and ad them to her weirdo collection. love kate
Kate Daniels-Lennert!
Gotta be my girl, Kate, (and Sarrat, of course. 🗡)
If it’s a haunted inn, I’d definitely go with Dina. Otherwise I’d bring either Kate or Roman.
Kate, because we can talk about the history of the different monsters.
It would have to be Roman 🤭
Kate! I’d really really like Orro so he can make me donuts and snacks, but for protection Ill take Kate
Roman!
Kate would be fun to hang out with and be a great bodyguard!
Dina because she can try to control the house and stays calm under pressure while I will not be calm!
Curran because I’ve just finished “rereading” (actually listening to GA for the first time) the KD series and history suggests he would NOT take it well if I nominated his wife!
koo-ko Space chickens for the win 😀
Leon And Arabella
Roman…for fighting things that go bump in the night!
Honestly, pretty much any IA Character would be great, but I think I would go with Dina or Ada, or maybe both! Oh, even better!!! Girls night at the haunted house! All the girls have a sleepover! Maybe a competition to see who handles the spooks the best? And Roman tries cross-dressing to crash the party and have fun with the spooks because he wants the prize of the competition!!!
I would pick Dina and talk her into using Gertrude Hunt for the haunted house. it would be spectacular!
Arabella. She would provide protection and be a great conversationalist.
I would bring Sean because, werewolf…
Also, as a 911 dispatcher I don’t know if I can condone some of Rogan’s actions, lol
Beyond that, thank you so much for your books! Listening to them when I am off shift is my escape and always uplifts my mood!
I would want Kate, protection and great company!
Teddy Jo, he’s the mostly to have power over ghosts.
Maggie OFC!! She’ll have some clever secret or string she can pull and get us right out of there!
Curran will just eat everything and everyone that annoys him. or at least chomp them in half.
Definitely Kate (and I bet Curran comes too but I didn’t ask him so it doesn’t count lol).
Also I’m not a US resident but I can give a US postal address of that works!
Sean.
If it’s haunted because it’s an abandoned inn, I have an innkeeper; if it’s haunted because of anything else, I have an Alpha-strain werewolf who’s seen waaaay creepier stuff than anything in a traditional haunted house.
Hugh. because why not?
Roman, of course!
I think I would like to have Maud with me. Nothing is going to “spook” her!
Arabella Baylor would be a lot of fun to take to a haunted house. And if something is actually dangerous rather than just spooky, she smashes better than the Hulk.
Ghastek. We might not survive, but I’d go out laughing at his commentary. Optimistically, he could potentially call in backup.
Kate! I thought this would be obvious, but the BDH has made compelling cases for all the other characters!
That is hard!!! I would like Saiman or Roland. I would trust neither but I also wouldn’t feel sad if they died. 🙂
It’d have to be Kate for me, though any of them would be great company and defense! Bring on the hauntings!
I would take Dina DeMille with me to a haunted house. It’s what she knows best. Plus, maybe she’ll bring some apple cake.
Rogan because he can shred that house and open a door to the outside.
I think I would bring Luther, from the Kate Daniels series. He would be extremely pragmatic and criticize the haunted house, plus his senses could show if something was magical. Also his chatter would occupy me the entire time I’d probably forget to be scared. He is usually defensively prepared (the flower magic? super cool) Plus, I’d love to chat with him — researchers/scientists/wizards always have a really specific niche that they end up knowing really well and I feel like I would learn a lot.
I would definitely take Roman and all of his little ‘pets’. Anything he can’t conquer will just be Chernobog fodder (I’m wearing a Roman T-shirt right now; he could pee in my bedroom anytime the God calls him 🙂 )
Clover: before you knew it, you and the ghost(s) would be sitting together on comfy chairs with some lovely tea and snacks to share. And while for combat you would choose someone else, for everyday competency Clover would win!
That’s tough.
Roman. I think he’s most knowledgeable about otherworldly things and with his skills as volhv most suited to navigating the situation. Plus, I’d be amused to see him in Eeyore PJs.
Probably Roman. The man can cook and is beloved by evil things. Probably is excellent in a haunted house.
I think it would have to be Roman, wearing his Eeyore slippers! Who better than the priest of Chernabog for protection.
I think I’ll bring Teddy Joe. If there are actual ghosts he can escort them to the realm of the dead and he can fly me away from any scary monsters that are too big for his sword.
I’m choosing Bear from Inheritance because at least I’d have a doggy companion while I’m hiding under the covers.
What a nearly impossible choice but in the end I am going with Kate because she was my original introduction to Ilona Andrews and all their wonderful worlds! Thanks for the opportunity!!!❤️
Kate seems like she could get me through anything!
Oh, easy answer. It would have to be Kate Daniels.
His Grace Ramond vi Everard. I’ll take some fate fire please and thank you!
The Black Volve- because he is cute and funny and Chernobog.
Kate. Absolutely Kate.
I have to go with Kate. She has a lot of knowledge about supernatural beings from many different cultures. Also she is definitely good at stabbing things. Also she will definitely make a lot of quips when danger is about.
Roland all the way! A haunted house would be a fun break from his pocket dimension
As long as they have to defend me I’m bringing Roland. Imagine the stories you could get out of him. Do I trust him? No. Am I fascinated? Absolutely.
If they can come but they don’t have to protect me I’m picking Kate simply because she can’t not protect stupid useless humans like me. And I can patch her up afterwards.
Ramond vi Everard, the Sleepless Duke himself!
Catalina – perfect mix of protection and fun to hang out with