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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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This giveaway is open to US residents only. Unfortunately, this prize cannot be shipped internationally.

One entry per person, please. Only comments on this blog post count as entries; replies on social media or reader email do not. The comments are paginated, so please don’t worry if you don’t see yours when you check back.

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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  1. Lots of good options but I think Dina would just be super chill after everything she has seen at the inn. She has a very calming personality, which I would probably need.

  4. Arabella from Hidden Legacy. I want to be around someone who won’t be scared. Also I want her to know I pick her.

  12. I’d bring Steve. It would be fun watching him take the brunt of the boo scares while I hang back.

  17. The person I’d have with me is Dina. She’d be able to keep me from going out of my mind with fear.

  18. While I cannot imagine what would compel me to spend even one second in a haunted house, for me it has to be Roman. As formidable as all of our other heroes are, I think he has the best defense against hauntings. Evdokia would also be a good choice, but I’d rather spend a weekend with Roman. He’s a lot more fun. Thanks for the super giveaway!

  19. I have to choose Roman. He would be perfect in a haunted house. He probably knows most of the haunts.

  21. Maggie, because she could recite the whole book and keep our minds off the scary haunted house. She is pretty good at figuring out how to get out of tight spots to save herself (and hopefully me)!

  23. I’d bring Mad Rogan. He’s like a human poltergeist. Always bring a poltergeist to a ghost fight, for superior firepower!

  31. Maggie! I’m sure we could turn it into a profitable haunted house exhibit in no time. We shall be known as the Cryptic Queens of Haunted Houses🎃👻

  32. I would bring Augustine. His illusions have the potential to turn the tables. He could go invisible and torment the tormentors.

  35. Maud. She’s The perfect blend of diplomacy and badassery. Plus, I named my puppy after her, so she’s a piece of home.

  38. Ramond Vi Everard. Someone has to stay awake and keep watch- I’m banking on the Sleepless Duke.

  39. Caldenia ka ret Magren – good for scheming, conversation, & protection as long as keeping me alive suits her purpose.

  41. Caldenia of course! She would be such great company and she’d probably scare off creatures with just her words.

    This was a difficult task 😆

  43. Its so difficult to choose. There are so many kick ass characters I would like to spend time with. I think I am going going to choose Adaline from The Inheritance. She is not afraid of anything anymore

  45. I would take Kate with me- she’s such a badass no one would mess with us and she’d probably be happy for a break

  48. I’m absolutely bringing Roman. He’s sarcastic, funny, and he’s probably friends with the denizens of the haunted house, so we would be hanging out with the evil things that love him!

  52. Oh it’s gotta be Kate for me, she’d be able to defend us and I think she’d also be super funny to walk a haunted house with

  53. Halloween Happiness 🎃! Even though, in Texas, it is always a last minute question of “will it be a winter or summer Halloween?”

  54. Even though you do have a cast of the most formidable hunky men- I also would pick Arabella because I think she would scare everyone away and still have fun!!
    Also thank you both for all the adventures you have taken me on for years and years you have made me smile when my world was not so bright you are definitely my favorite writers!

  55. Oh, no question, I’d bring Kate! She has magic and professional bodyguard experience and a killer wit.

  56. Such a difficult choice! Since I’m in the middle of Hidden Legacy re-reads right now, I think Alessandro Sagredo.

  57. I’d probably lean towards Dina for her calm approach to a challenge, though there are so many fun options!

  61. 100% bringing Orro with me. He’s got your back and is whipping up an amazing dinner out whatever’s in the kitchen. I don’t have the willpower to be scared if my pointy bestie and I are in a food coma topped off with some hot cocoa at the end of the day.

  62. I would bring Kate. If something happens and she doesn’t come back a bunch of people will come look for her. But she would have it under control so no worries.

  64. 100% Kate! Not only is she fun to hang out with, she would always put herself in danger first, protecting anyone weaker than herself, which I obviously would be. I’d be secretly hoping for her to use one of her power words to explode a monster pumpkin come to life…just imagining the pumpkin innards dripping off her and her murderous expression…

  65. Kate Lennart (I hope I spelled this right!). Not only does she have a leviathan amount of magic power, her fighting skills and intelligence are unsurpassed. She’s able to discern when something scary is truly evil, or if it’s a tormented entity in need of compassion, something or someone who needs someone to release them from their own personal hell.

  67. My first thought was Kate and even though others popped in my head as I had time to sit with it, I am going with that first instinct!

  68. I think I’d bring Dina. She doesn’t scare easily and that would be great for at least one of us…

  70. Roman. He’d either outscare the ghosts and goblins or have a warm chat with them over milk and cookies

  72. Maggie. Wearing a swirling green cloak appearing out of nowhere. I really like her and the world you’ve created – and find myself thinking about her and what will happen often! It is a wonderful diversion when you need an escape – or inspiration to be strong. Surely she will find a way out of the haunted house!

  76. Kate! Usually has knowledge and a plan when she encounters a strange foe, and she wants to save people, namely me.

  78. I would bring grown-up Julie, mostly because I would love to know more about what is going on with her.

  84. Catalina Baylor for sure. She could convince a few to kill or immobilize (depending on what creatures we’re talking about) everyone that came for us.

  85. For a haunted house, I’d pick Roman, no question. He’d turn all the “scary” creatures into cute ones in his presence! He’d be good in a fight too, if there were the regular kind of threats. Plus, his sarcasm and humor would just make him awesome company!

  86. Can I choose bug? Less so to be directly with me but I bet there are cameras all over that place. I’d love to have bug in my ear telling me what’s up.

    If I cheated with that answer, then yeah….. Mad Rogan has to be the choice right? Leon would be more fun though…….

  88. For a haunted house, definitely Roman! Funny, nice, intelligent, and beloved by evil things guarantees I’ll be both safe and entertained.

  90. I’d pick George Camarine. He’d help me clear the haunted house and set those poor souls free.
    Thanks for the chance to win a super col volume & vellum of TKWNKM!!

  95. Oh, thats a hard one. How haunted? Are there demons that can harm you or just ghosts who make their presence known? What do I want to do while I’m in the haunted house? If I want to cuddle and invite the ghost to watch a movie with us, I think I’d bring Everard. If there are harmful demons or magical mischief stuff, then I’d want someone who could deal with that….Kate, maybe. If it was a situation where I had to make a quick choice without details on how haunted, it would be Everard. I’m just fan crushing on Everard right now.

  98. Thanks for the game; best of luck to all.
    For defense and company, I would choose Chernobog’s priest, Roman. I like to jest about being evil due to my bad puns and insisting that those who claim the pun to be the lowest form of humor are merely people bitter over the fact that they are incapable of creating any such wordplay. So I would enjoy speaking with a priest of Chernobog of how evil is extant in the world, and how so many deny it.

  99. Roman will be my arm candy and defender from all things that could go bump in the night! Plus he already has a great costume!

  103. Curran, I want to see his warrior form and beast in person! Although if he weren’t available, Adaline Moore

  104. Technically, Helen is my favorite character but I’d never risk her in this situation. Maud would be an ideal companion because she is so knowledgeable and would be a delight to have along, plus as a fighter she’s going to do absolutely anything necessary to get back to Helen. And that is why I would not put her in this situation. So that leaves Arland as the person to take, since he is also a phenominal protector and certainly an interesting person to hang out with.

  106. The obvious choice for me is Roman. Good company and awesome powers of evil. I imagine I am evil enough.

  107. I’m tempted to say Everard – assuming it was in his best interest to keep me alive, but I’ll actually go with Kate – she will know what deity from what culture is haunting the house and be powerful enough to take it down. Maybe she can teach me some sword moves whilst we are hanging out. With a bit of luck Curran will pop by to check in her.

  115. Roman – this is absolutely a job for him, and he would probably make friends with the house so it would end up a festive, and safe, airbnb experience!

    If I could also pack Dina in my suitcase that would be a bonus – the two of them would be an unstoppable a team. And maybe Roman and her could become bffs.

  117. So many choices!

    I would ask if Dina would come for the weekend.
    She’s seen so much at her inn and will have learned a lot from her guests, colleagues, and family (some of whom might just hang around outside hoping for fun).

  118. So many fun choices but since I recently finished reading the Innkeeper series, I’d bring Maud.

  122. Roman! It would be a memorable Halloween weekend.
    And – hint, hint – I hope we see more of him in the future 🙂

  125. I want to go with Tony Rodriguez, the ad-hal. He can just freeze everything in place and I’ll make a nice banquet for us to nibble at over the weekend.

  126. Shana. She’ll know all that needs knowing and she’s handy with a weapon, plus us older moms tend to fly under the radar.

  127. I’m torn between Sean from Innkeeper, or Rogan from Hidden Legacy. I think either of those characters would be great defenders.

    I love TKWNKM! I can’t wait for Maggie #2!

  129. I would definitely invite Mad Rogan to come with me. He’s scarier than any monster!

  131. I would bring Nevada! She’s very calm under pressure and I would have fun talking and hanging out with her!

  132. Defense and company? Roman, of course. He’d definitely defend me against the haunting and could be great company 😜.

  138. Talk about a hard question! I go back and read your series and love so many of your characters. Have to go with who I started with — Kate!

  139. I believe it would have to be Dina. She’s steady, tough, and loyal. And calm under pressure.

  141. I am going to pick Everard bc his Fatefire would likely protect me from both ghosts and any actual monsters, and I am determined not to be the one dying in a haunted house. As for company, I’m pretty sure I could get a decent job offer from the guy, and also get tons of gossip about the Eight Families.

  142. So many fabulous choices!

    Oro! Then we would eat well while we hung out! He could distract the bad guys with good food, and he can swing a mean cleaver!

    Thank you!

  144. All House Andrews books are divine, but I am having TKWNKM withdrawal! Maggie 2 cant come fast enough. What better defense could you have than the sleepless duke!

  146. The artwork is gorgeous! You two always take such care with your covers & illustrations. Know it’s appreciated!

  147. It’s a haunted HOUSE.

    I’m bringing Maud.

    Clearly this place needs the touch of an innkeeper’s hand, and Dina already has Gertrude Hunt, so she can’t connect with the place. But Maud could!

    Also Maud will keep us alive by the sweep of her blade until we can solve the mystery.

  154. I’d pick Maud. She’s smart, extremely perceptive–she’d already be locked in on anything threatening before it fully arrived–and deadly with her blade. Plus, she’s got a wonderful sense of dry humor, and as a mother, is protective as hell.

  155. I’m thinking Sean Evans from Innkeeper would be an excellent companion. Calm, calculating, been through a lot of sh*t, and capable. Also strong and not to mention, a real looker, lol. Maybe Dina will come along to protect him…

  156. I would want to go with Sean. One, because of his oath to Oond; I know he would protect me. Two, because it’s Halloween! And he is werewolf adjacent!

  157. Who would I bring with me? Two years ago, I would have said Kate. But that was before I read Inheritance. Now, my choice is Ada — with or without dog. Maybe with her kids for backup. Maybe Cold Chaos behind them. Ada had her shit together before she got the gem and ate alien creature meat that assisted her mutation into a super hero. Her kids will always come first, but she cares about other people’s kids and lives, too. She has that built-in library of knowledge and her muscles have muscles. Yep, Ada.

  158. Kate. I has to be her. Good with magic and a sword, so different types of defense. We share a sense of humor so sarcasm while fighting would be a given. If we got super bored, she could tell mythical tales since she knows so damn many.

  159. I can’t participate because I’m in Argentina, but I want to tell anyway.
    I would choose Christopher, because he rocks, and we can nerd about books while there’s no danger. 🥰

  161. Kate Daniels obviously! Good conversation and I’d never be scared. Plus I’d probably learn everything there is to know about the thing haunting us and how Roland made it somewhere in the Bible.

  162. Dina Demille would be able to communicate with the haunted house, protect us, and possibly help the house turn itself into a charming attraction/bnb.

  163. I’d go with Kate Daniels Lennart. I know if I went with Kate I’d be in good company. She’s strong, protective and knows all the things. Ancient spirit from Irish folklore, boogie man from an obscure Scandinavian town, Mesopotamian blood sucking soul specter, she’d figure how to keep us safe, defeat the problem, get us through the weekend and then she would bake some really good bread, while I make a Swedish oven Pancake with Blueberry jam on the side and bacon for Monday morning breakfast.

  164. Adam, the frost giant from Retribution Clause and Siaman’s cousin. His memorable character has always left me wanting to know more about him.

  172. Kate Daniels. She would know whatever lore is needed to handle the inhabitants of the haunted house!

  174. I would want Erra. She was a ghost and would end up scaring away anything in haunted house. No one wants to mess with her.

  175. Bringing the sleepless duke 🔥 for protection. But if I want to get silly with the haunted house, I’d bring Solentine, for the giggles 🤣

  176. Kate would be the perfect defender. She could identify the source of the haunting, if it’s real or not with her encyclopedia like knowledge of all things supernatural. She could also defend against any actual human or supernatural threats.

  177. Oh, I’m bringing the White Lady. She knows ghosts, she’ll know if they’re harmful or friendly and it sounds like she can cook up something good with the supplies on hand in the haunted kitchen. At some point Hugh will probably show up as a one man army to check on her and I can get a front row seat to whatever their current debate is. Protection, company, dinner, and a show? What’s not to love?

  178. My first thought is always Maude. She’s smart, physically capable, astute and would be determined to mske it home to Helen and Arvill.

  179. Im bringing Curran Lennart! If he cant destroy whatever might be haunting the place I don’t know who could!

  180. For my haunted house buddy, I would choose Pancakes…I mean, Augustine Montgomery. He’s cool and collected under pressure, and those Illusion skills could help sneak away from spooky scary skeletons.

  181. I would have to choose Arland, from the Innkeeper Chronicles because of his fierce roar and sword skills. Maude would be a close second choice.

  184. For a real haunted house I’d have to go with Roman, he’d be able to deal with the supernatural issues best. For a regular “Haunted House” where normal people are scaring you for fun, I’d bring Jack (Edge and Innkeeper) because he’d be so fun to watch scaring the scarers, plus I could find out what he’s been up to lately (hint, hint). Thanks for the treat and have a wonderful restful holiday season!

  186. I’m going with my first instinct and saying Kate. She’d be fun to just watch react. Heaven help anyone who tries to jump out at her for ‘fun’ though!

  187. Julie!! Her sense of humor (teenagers) would drive enemies mad and make me laugh. Not to mention her axe and throwing knives are deadly and her aim is accurate!! I’m protected from all angles!!! 🔪 🪓 ☠️😊

  190. I think I would take Kaldar, being able to control the luck we’re having in the house would be pretty handy!

  191. noooo this is so hard there are so many characters to choose from! the first one that comes to mind is Mad Rogan

  192. I gotta go with Kate. She can work that blood magic to protect us. For entertainment she’s got that dry wit and LOTS of stories.

  193. How is this even a question? For things that go bump in the night, the ideal choice has to be our favorite Black Volhv, Roman Grigorievich Tihomirov! Perfectly charming and deadly.

  195. There are so many good options, but I’m going with my first instinct to bring Kate. Not that you would ever find me near a haunted house! Too chicken. I’d rather be curled up at home with Sushi and a good book!

  197. I’m going with Kate. I don’t trust Mad Rogan not to level the house in a fit of annoyance, and no one said if there is food or other survival supplies in the house. Kate will at least have a canteen and a knife….and probably snacks. She’s in her mom era and we always carry snacks.

  200. Maggie the Undying. Resourceful. Thinks outside the box. And resilient (in many ways). What else can you ask for?

  201. I would bring Catalina from the hidden legacy series. She really grew into her power and I think we would vibe on an intellectual level.

  202. OMG, pick only one?!!! That’s like asking a mother to choose her favorite child!
    If I must, I’d pick Ramond vi Everard, the Sleepless Duke. He’s a superior warrior with the Fatefire and a fierce protector. He’d keep me entertained and distracted from worrying all weekend with his stories about the Conquerors. His good looks are icing on the cake.

  204. Got to go with my first instinct so I would bring Kate and if I was lucky, she would bring her Hubby. 🤣

  205. I’m choosing Maud! 1. She’s the coolest.

    2. I would feel comforted because of her older sister vibes.

    3. Unlike the other vampires, she wouldn’t get offended if I don’t follow their rules.

    4. No men. Girl’s night!

  209. I’d bring Roman! He’s comfortable with dark and spooky which would make me feel more comfortable too.

  210. Torn between Sean Evans and Kate!

    Kate would be pissed about the body guard duty, but could deal with anything.

    Sean would rip apart anything, and would be happy to get to protect someone, so he might be a little more fun to hang out with…

  212. Kate all the way – she is an encyclopedia of the supernatural and always can figure out how to handle whatever comes up.

  215. Kate Daniels. Shes very power and well rounded so i have good odds on survival by listening to her

  225. Roman. He would be good protection against ghosties and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night.

  226. Curran—not much scares him, he’s probably more scary than anything in the house, and you couldn’t have a better defender.

  229. I don’t believe in ghosts, so I won’t need protection. I think Arabella would be the most fun to spend a weekend with, so I choose her.

  235. Maud because she can fight, protect and great conversations. She also has Ad Haul powers to freeze anything trying to hurt us.

  238. I loved this book, and can’t wait for the next one. I guess I can wait, but I don’t want to.

  239. If I was staying in a Haunted House I would bring The Sleepless Duke for certain. Either the problem will be solved or green fire will burn the house down and the problem is solved.

  241. Definitely Kate. She might not like body guard duty, but she fully commits to it when she takes the job.

  242. Wow, what a difficult choice! My first thought was Caldenia, because she is both deadly and highly entertaining, but I’m afraid she’s more likely to kill me than the boogie man on the haunted house. Then I thought about the magical philosopher chicken whose name I currently can’t recall, but he might not do well for a whole weekend away from his flock.

    Oh, I know who I want! Roman. Roman would be the perfect companion for a haunted weekend. Yep, the son of the Black Volhv is my choice. Sexy, funny, well-educated, powerful, and priest of Chernobog, the Dark God. Who better to keep me safe and entertained for a weekend in a haunted house? Plus, I could ask him to teach me how to make sbiten!

  246. Of course I would bring Kate!! She’s a bada** who is still my favorite character.

    P.S. I hope I win. I took a vacation to London with my daughter in late April this year and in between the site seeing, dragged her to several bookstores hunting for this UK edition!

  249. I know she’s new to her powers, but definitely Adaline. She’s already experienced the spooky of being in huge cave system with only Bear for company. Plus, she’d probably remember to pack good snacks.

  252. It would have to be the Beast Lord, Curran, for me. Kate’s stories were the first I’d read of Ilona’s books so Curran was my MMC ‘first love’ out of all of them. And anything that might think about bothering me in a haunted house would take one look at him and say, ‘Nope. Huh uh.’

  253. Kate

    This was so tough, because it’s like chosing your favorite food, etc. Just shows you how wonderful the writing is.

  255. I would bring Kate, because her conversation is always entertaining, and she can take care of any dangers that would come up.

  259. Rogan, of course. Total destruction is always an option. And I wonder how he would tolerate a Halloween costume. 🙂

  260. I choose George. He is ruthless, deadly, charming, and…if he is my ally I could totally trust him. He would see the endeavor as a challenge. If I am killed I know he will avenge me if possible. Wait for it…….if I am killed and he is killed, you just KNOW his friends will return to bring justice to us.

  261. Roman the Black Volhv – I love his sarcasm and he’s familiar with things that haunt! Thank you!

  262. I would take little Helen, she would probably have the most fun and if anything got too scary, we would take care of it!

  267. If I win I am torn whether to give this to my sister for her birthday or keep it for myself.

  268. To live through a whole weekend in a haunted house, I’d pick Ada (which includes Bear, right?). I’d be next to useless, but we could hopefully keep each other company, and she’d keep us alive.

  270. I would bring Roman because he has magic and he’s nice to look at! And he’s funny, good company!!

  271. I have to go with Kate , here. She has so much experience and mighty powers. So many ,many characters would be great to bring along. Team Andrews are my favorite authors of all time and I will purchase anything they write.

  272. Kate. Hands down. She was the first character and strong independent woman who can handle anything

  273. It has to be George. A werebear and a fun time to boot. And there was anyone she couldn’t handle then Mahon would step in.

  278. At first, I thought Rumain, because he has the fastest swords and also seems fun to be around. However, I think I will go with Cornelius Harrison – he seems practical, quick-witted, and I do love animals! Plus, I’d rather have the guy with the rats on my side…

  280. There are SO many choices for protection but I want Ada and Bear who always tags along with Ada👍

  283. I would bring Kate to the Haunted House. She would be interesting company and well suited to deal with any dangerous situations.

  284. Lute. It might be recency bias and did get heavy internal debate (George and Derek were my runners-up), but I think Lute would be fun to spend a weekend with and I trust him to both be practical enough to deal with a haunting and flexible enough to deal with any of my weird ideas for how to handle it.

  287. (sorry if this is a double but I didn’t see my much earlier comment)

    I would bring Orro because he would bring snacks

  289. Kate! In all the polls it is always Kate,except once it had to be a guy and so I picked orphan x…sorry Curran

  290. Maggie! I think she would be fun to be scared with and also quite capable of finding the source of the haunting and putting an end to it.

  291. Arrosa Rogan. The ghosts would be too scared to come out. I would make us tea and we would talk about whatever things she likes to do for fun. Share art projects! I bet she does telekinetic knitting to make stuff for her grandbabies. She could teach me some Spanish dishes to make, and share stories about Spain and Rogan as a baby. It would be the best art retreat ever.

  297. Hi Ilona and Gordon! Hi Mod! Hi BDH!
    It’s so fun to see all the answers. I think I’d want Augustine as my companion and defense! He’d know what specters are illusion and what is real danger. Bwahahaha!! (Plus I’d take salt, lots of salt, à la Sam and Dean Winchester)

  299. Absolutely loved Maggie and every single character in this story! Thank you so much for the gift of your writing.

  303. In the US

    I’m surprised more people aren’t going with our favorite necromancer, swashbuckler and universe-class strategist George. He’s my first choice!

  305. Kate would be the best bodyguard. Roman would be the most fun. He might actually converse with some of the ghosts.

  306. George Camarine would be helpful even if the house were more Scooby Doo style haunted, and would have entertaining stories of adventures otherwise.

  308. I can’t pick Roman because I’m a married woman and that would be too much temptation so I’m gonna have to go with Kate. Not only would she keep me safe but I would learn something along the way.

  313. Roman the Black Volhv, he would handle all the crazy and keep it entertaining while i keep us fed with good food snd tea.

  318. I would definitely take Kate: I have no doubt she could handle whatever danger might come our way….and she’d be a hoot to hang out with! 😁

  319. I am 100% choosing Maud. That lady will protect my useless butt and will destroy everyone in the house. Pretty awesome if you ask me!

  320. Sean cuz he turns into a werewolf that can scare off any unfriendlies, is fast with the knives, and he reads in his downtime so I’m sure he has encyclopedic knowledge about all the creatures now!

  323. Kate without a doubt. She has experience with the supernatural, she has protective instincts to keep me alive, and the snark to keep it entertaining. Plus, I think the house would be more afraid of her 😅

  324. Raymond vi Everard for sure. I want someone tall and strong available for those scariest of moments. And he’d be good company too!

  326. I would bring Kate Daniels with me. Kate’s was the first IA series I read and while I love the other series, I still think she is the most badass character. And entertaining too!

  333. Erra… She wouldn’t put up with a ghost trying anything and I would love to learn anything she was willing to teach me.

  336. So many choices! For a Halloween weekend I would have to bring Linus Duncan-just think of the stories!!!

  343. I would bring Cornelius and all his animals. He’s steady and wouldn’t jump at shadows, and no shades will mess with Zeus!

  346. Hard to choose! Probably Caldenia for her interesting stories and the fact that nothing would mess with her.

  347. I was thinking Curran but then I thought about Rogan but I will still go with Curran because he is a lion and would keep me warm and cozy if need be.

  350. Kate. She’d bring her sword, magic, quick wit, sarcasm, and knowledge. I would be safe, entertained by her quick wit and sarcasm, and educated about everything we encountered. Sounds like a great time to me!

  351. Rose. Anything that attacked wouldn’t last long with that flash. Also knows protection circles!

  352. I think Mad Rogan- you know he would be scarier than anything in there anyway. And he could prevent anything from moving around (I feel like this is generally how ghosts are scary- interacting with the world by moving things around or flickering lights, etc, but you can’t see them).

  357. definitely Kate. she’s my favorite. plus she can fight and do magic and her backup is always right in time

  359. Trick or treat with Conlan of course! How much fun would it be to wander through the neighborhood (not generally dangerous here) with a kid that could do magic and turn into a giant lion cub. We would get all the candy! I promise he could have all of it except the dark chocolate (which most kids dislike anyway). I would let him run around and chase the wild life that wanders through our suburban area. Mostly deer, Canada geese, opossums and wild turkeys. I could take the greatest pictures, but I would need photo releases signed! I want to post them!

    • Let’s be honest, there are zip hauntings around here. The neighborhood isn’t old enough. So Conlan and I could have a blast!

  361. I would bring Curran. He would be able to sniff out anything coming and would be unfazed at whatever it was (especially after living with Kate and spending time inside Roland’s Tower.)

  364. 100% Kate Daniels. She could overpower anything in that house and is super funny. Would I annoy her by the end of the night? Most likely, but I would be alive.

  366. I am going to say Luther. Yes, he would be a decent defense, but I also think he would be good company. Besides, he seems like a good person who is snarky – my kind of combination.

  368. We are privileged to have no bad choices! As much as I love all the characters, I’d bring Kate – she is amazingly capable of facing any situation and surviving, as well as caring for those around her.

  369. Hands down Alessandro Sagredo! He’ll have weapons at his disposal, his sexy voice to keep me calm, and well… I better not say.

  372. There’s so many great characters to choose from! I think I’d pick Ada and Bear. More low key than what they’re used to but she’s smart and adapts well.

  374. Shana, as not only can she help me fight off anyone with bad intent, she can cook and would save me there.

  375. I’m definitely bringing Kate. She’ll be able to name any ghoul we come across, tell awesome legends as ghost stories, and deal with any real nasties we run into. Plus the blood ward may come in handy so my clumsy self doesn’t get in her way. Lol

  376. Like someone said, it’s a difficult choice. Since I am in the middle of re-reading Innkeepers, I would say Dina because apple cake.

  377. I would so bring Curran!! He’s great at defense (and offense); he’s smart and funny; and he’s eye candy. No haunted house ghoulies will get me!

  380. Roman. Encyclopedic knowledge of lore and threats, chill and even enthusiastic about the creepy creatures, the staff. Utility volhv.

  382. I would bring Kate because with her sword wielding abilities and her magic nothing would get me.

  383. So hard to decide.

    Arabella would help me with my outfit and makeup and I’ll need the help. She can also math.

    If I went with everyone’s favorite dark Slavic priest, we’d never leave his house because … No, not what you think! … because we would spend all our time kibitzing about our Slavic relatives and spend time with all the adorable creatures in his house. (I know Roman would completely side with me in the family argument that unstuffed cabbage rolls aren’t a crime against culture and humanity.)

    Dina would explain all the scares away because she’s the perfect host. But I’d rather travel off world with her. Maybe Chef Orello, heh, heh, heh.

    Kate would be fantastic, especially if she brought apple pie. Still, she has a tendency to attract trouble and the ensuing haunted house drama might be more than I could handle in real life. (Would totally gobble down a short story of Kate taking her family to a haunted house and chaos ensuing.)

    So Arabella it is.

    Fingers crossed there are no ripper cushions.

  385. Erra – can’t out monster a monster. I love her. I feel like a haunted house would be her jam, plus you’d get hilarious commentary.

  386. I would invite Dina since she has shown her powers growing, she would be able to react much more quickly to any threats or danger by rearranging the room on the beastie.😁👻👾

  387. after just a few seconds of thought. George Camarin. Who else would I take to a haunted house thannecromancer!! With the added benefit of great conversation.

  391. For me it has to be Dina. Not only would she keep me calm and safe, but she’d also probably try to figure out why the house is haunted and if there is something she can do to help the ghosts move on.

  396. Also, Dina since she my favorite and she’s an innkeeper so she WILL always have something up her sleeve!

  399. I feel like Maggie and I could not only discuss our favorite books together but also come up with some survival plans. Sounds like a lot of fun hahaha.

  400. Kate
    If she was busy then Elias
    If he was working a breach then Roman
    I can go on there are so many wonderful characters in your books
    Thank you!

  404. I am bringing Bear in case it’s true that animals can see ghosts that humans can’t. Worst case, she’s eminently huggable in case I need to clutch at something in terror, fur soaks up frightened tears, and she’s fiercely protective. And she won’t judge me for being a wuss or tell anyone about it later. Basically, Norville Rogers had the right idea when it comes to choosing which species to bring with you in a scary situation.

  408. Dina — Maybe we could figure out how to convert it from a haunted house to an inn. In fact, maybe it is an inn without any guests.

  409. I would bring Kate. She has ALL the skills! And her sarcasm would help break the tension.

  410. Grendel! Not only would his stench keep me up so I’d be ready for any spirit nonsense. His hellhound form would be great back up.

  413. I think I have to go with Declan! I can’t imagine much could stand against a white flash 🗡️.

  416. I want George. He probably already thought of how to extract us, AND he is funny and charming when he wants to

  417. Dina since she would be interesting to talk to and I think could see through any crap from a ghost or two.

  418. Kate Daniels! She can fight any scary monsters that pop out while I hide behind her (I do not like haunted houses lol)

  419. Elara Harper – We could quickly solve the haunting issue and then do some baking together until Hugh showed up with the Iron Dogs thinking to rescue us. Fun to see the sparks fly in person while nibbling on a tasty slice of bread in the corner.

  421. I would want George in the haunted house. Between his brain, sword skills and necromancer powers he would be great defense, and I would love to hear his stories about the people he’s met as a Arbiter.

  422. I think I would want Kate Daniels at my side. Strong in defense and very little seems to scare her.

  424. Dina Demille – It’s optimistic, but I feel like she could reach an accord with the haunted house. Also, she’d be wonderful company.

  427. ORRO!!! Can you imagine the dramatics?! Either he succeeds in cooking the most delicious food OR has so much trouble and drama that I’m entertained for the weekend.

  428. I would bring Cookie from the Innkeeper series because he’s sneaky, resourceful, and adorable. Plus, he’s got lots of family members to call on for help if it’s needed. 😁

  429. My gut was to say, immediately Rogan.But after further consideration, Maude. No one will protect you like a mother will. She’s fierce, she’s smart, she’s perceptive. She can wipe out a tactical force team in the afternoon with lethal focus, then turn around and navigate a high stakes political landmine over dinner. She would make sure we both live.

  431. Actually, i would want Rose. She managed o survive both our world and the Edge… + if you van raise George, your can pretty much survive anything.

  433. Kate, hands down, she’s a badass and I love her sense of humor, so if I die I’ll at least have fun first.

  436. Since it is Halloween, it would have to be either a vampire or a werewolf, so I choose Sean. I would feel safe, and he could tell me all the things he loves about Dina.

  437. I’m bringing Andrea. She’s fearless and an expert marksman. She’s also a Bouda and nothing is scarier than a BOUDA.

  438. Roman. In a fight, he is scarier than a ghost, and before and after a fight, he is ridiculously funny. I would need the comic relief.

  441. Roman. He’s got magic, is a spooky himself, and I’ll have a reason to hold onto him, in fright of course. I think he’d make it fun!

  442. So many good choices. I think Roman. Very chill , and dark understands dark.Plus a nice guy.

  444. I would absolutely bring Arabella, because she seems like the person to have the most fun at a haunted house, and she could definitely scare the ghosts back!

  447. Well, obviously I would want George Camarine with me, since it’s a haunted house. Who better to communicate with and defend against the spirits of the dead?

  448. 💯 bringing Kate! She might grumble about being there but she knows all the creatures and can discern which are threats. She’s also a badass bodyguard and I promise to be a good body.

  452. Kate Daniels. Between her general knowledge of magic, witchery, and sword skills, she’d be able to handle just about anything, and has body guarding experience to protect me.

  454. What a difficult question! There are so many wonderful possibilities. Off the top of my head, though, I would go with Adalina.

  460. Oh man I’m going with OG Kate. I can kick back and chill, knowing she has it handled. Plus she’s used to bodyguard and ass-kicking duty.

  463. I think I would bring Roman for a fun filled weekend at a haunted house. Thank you for the giveaway! The book is beautiful!

  467. Maud. I think she would be so fun to talk to and also her swordplay and secret adhal power??? I would be so safe.

  469. Kate. No matter how much chaos is around her, even chaos she’s caused, she manages to prevail. I need that in a haunted house. I need that in my life, but I’ll settle for the haunted house.

  472. Ooh what a lovely contest!!

    I’m torn because so many characters would be great in a haunted house.

    Lord Arland was my first thought, but I think I’d go with Roman, being a Black Volhv and all, a haunted house would be his specialty. And personality-wise, he’d keep things fun.

  476. At first my thought was to bring Hugh as he is a big brawny fighter (who needs to lighten up…lol)… Then I decided Kate cuz she has all the knowledge and skills. But my final answer will be Roman, cuz he can make friends with anything wanting to be nasty, and have fun doing it.

  478. Oh, my!! There are so many characters I could pick, but I think today I’d go with Maggie. She is so resourceful, even as the books she read as a teen become obsolete because every movement forward changes the plot line in the books!
    So Maggie!!!!

  483. For me its a tough choice between Kate or Dina. I love both but I have to go with Kate since she’s the one that brought me into BDH’s loving embrace. 🙂

  484. There are so many good answers here, but my first thought was Bear, because a friendly and ferocious dog makes scary situations so much better.

  486. Hello, you are my favorite author, I love your books!
    I would like to enter the contest please.
    Thanks, Honor

  487. I think Ada (and Bear) would be good to be with in a haunted house. Protection and good conversation.

  489. I would choose Kate! I know that she doesn’t like bodyguard duty, but I would be her most well-behaved client ever!!:)

  490. I have read and re-read this book a dozen times. each time, I find some little treasure I hadn’t caught before. I love this story like no other. I dearly hope the next book will be out soon! Thank you for bringing this tale to life.

  493. I would take Caldenia. She could use another region to rampage before going back to her quiet life and green tomatoes.

  494. I am bringing Kate Daniels with me into any haunted house. She will know what the spooky entities are and either how to neutralize them, or just stab them with her sword. And as she says, her sword works all the time.

  495. Oh! I am torn my gut says to go with George but I also think Beast Lord Curran would be a safe bet. Let’s be real though, you’d have to carry me into a haunted house because I’m not going to go willingly.

  496. A haunted house ohhhhhh of course it would have to be Roman. Seriously evil creatures love him.
    But if it is a maybe spooky house that people just think it is haunted then Orro. He would be so freaking out can you imagine the fun, food and all the stories he could tell?