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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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  2. I would invite Kate. She has magic and is an excellent swordswoman. If she said no I would ask Catalina. Her skills might not be as good as Sophie or Kate but I would rather spend my time with a woman. Taking a man would definitely upset my husband.

  5. Gosh this is a good one! You have so many amazing characters from so many different series but the answer is Kate and always will be! She’s lethal and I would love to hang out with her.

  6. Such a hard decision between Maud or Maggie, but if I also need defense I’m going to pick Maud!

    • +1 Am overseas so can’t participate – but I was happy to see I wasn’t the only person who thought of Ada. 😉

  11. Kate Daniels, definitely. She can protect me whether magic is up or not, and she’d be great company with awesome stories to tell. Bonus – even if it’s only supposed to be Kate with me, there’s a good chance Curran might be lurking nearby, providing unseen protection on the perimeter!

  12. I would love to spend time with Leon. He is so interesting and I love his outlook on life. Yes, it’s the Gunslinger for sure.

  15. That’s a hard one. I was leaning toward Maud but I think Roman would be fun so I would choose him.

  16. For taking down the sort of creatures that inhabit haunted houses, I gotta go with Roman. He’d have the direct line to help out with those sorts of creatures. They’d probably just want pets and scritches by the time he was done.

  17. I’d bring Caldenia, I think she deserves an outing and would be both entertaining and a good defense

  18. If Elara is not available, then definitely Roman. What haint would defy the servant of the golf of death?

  20. That is so much better than squished reeses cups and stale tootsie rolls! There are sooo many excellent choices here! My first thought was Roman-duh!- but then I realized there were so many choices. SO MANY CHOICES! After way too much thought I am going with George. He can do his necromancer stuffs if need be and I can pick his brain to solve if not some of my problems. I am also sure he has STORIES to tell. Obviously names withheld to protect the innocent. Yup it is George! ( I would be fine if his wife and crew came with lol)

  21. I feel like Dina would be great company in a haunted house. Between the two of us we could have the ghosts playing games and serving tea.

  23. Maude, excellent sword skills. Survived on a planet with a small child that others would’ve died on..
    And yet later on another planet an unknown skill/power emerged where she was able to freeze time in order to save Helen from the dragon.

  26. Olasard. I mean huge Maine Coon cat that may or may not be alien! Why the heck would I go anywhere without him 😉

  33. Dina Demille! Of course. She would be comforting and supportive, and I would be much much less afraid than I would be normally. I do not do horror well.

  35. Dali. Her purifying magic would hopefully clear the bad juju away, and if it didn’t she could curse the baddies into oblivion. Plus, the drive there and back would be, if nothing else, downright thrilling!

  36. Definitely would bring Maude! she can fight like a demon so I’d be safe, she has a great sense of humor and she is scared of next to nothing. plus if we get in a jam maybe Arland will make an appearance!

  37. George, of course! He can climb things and hear things from other floors, and his answers to obvious questions are always on point. “Let’s go into this haunted house, what do you thing we will find?”

  43. I would absolutely bring Dina! It’s probably not actually a haunted house, just an Inn that needs to bond with me so I can become it’s Innkeeper <3

  44. Roman popped right into my head first thing, so I would bring Roman the Black Volve as defense against spirits and evil things if I were spending the weekend in a haunted house, but I’d make it clear that there will be no deals with Chernobog.

    If he couldn’t make it, I’d invite Kate because she would be fun to hang out with and has a lot of knowledge and experience with weird.
    And if she were busy, it’d have to be Luther.

  46. I’m kidnapping Everard for the weekend! The ghosts can have me if it means I get some alone time with him ☠️ t’would be worth it

  47. I’m bringing Kate, no question!
    She’ll know the name and weaknesses of every spook and beastie in the house and the place will be clear in no time.
    Plus, she’s funny.

  48. It’s the Sleepless Duke for me. He’s a bit scary, ruthless and willing to listen to dissenting opinions. I could learn from him and craft strategy. I don’t think it would be boring!

  58. Roman for me, he know all about the ghoulies and he’s hilarious, best companion for a haunted house!

  59. Lute would be a ‘hoot’ for a weekend in a haunted house! His personality is the perfect fit for fun and mayhem. 🙂

  60. Gaston, he is a spy, gentleman of adventure and occasional assassin. Also a free agent 🙂

  61. Kate Daniels, obviously! If I’m spending a weekend in a haunted house, I want Kate by my side. And hopefully, I’ll win an ebook since getting a physical copy here in India might be a challenge! 🤞

  63. I’d bring Sean from Innkeeper. He has skills that come with being a super-strain werewolf, plus combat training and experience courtesy of the US government.

  68. if i can only bring one Ilona Andrews character then the answer is obvious to me: Clover.
    as much as this is a giveaway for This Kingdom will not kill me, I also just think that she’ll remain the unbothered queen she is even in a haunted house. (unfazed)
    +a good hairstyle is always needed

  70. I’m taking Elias from The Inheritance. He’s already dealt with a life changing invasion. A haunted house would be nothing for him.

  75. I would bring Maggie and have her tell me absolutely everything that happens in the Rise of Kair Toren books. So hopefully that would distract me from all the spooky stuff happening in the house.

  77. From the first chapter I was completely hooked on this book! Love the sprayed edges. If I can’t have a new Kate book a Maggie book will be just fine!

  78. Her Grace of course. I feel like her snark would keep me entertained and keep any spirits away as well.

  81. Kate Daniels.
    The ultimate protection! 😀
    My high school role model and… actually, still my role model.
    I probably wouldn’t even notice all the spooky things around me cause I would be to busy peppering her with questions.

    Have a Happy Halloween!
    Be Safe and Well

  82. Kate Daniels!
    1) She have the magic and skills to protect against anything,
    2) If there is a ghost or creature she will know what it is, how to kill it, and all the weird history about where it came from originally,
    4) Listening to her stories would be awesome,
    3) If we are delayed getting out then Curran will show up and make sure we get out alive (plus I love the scenes of him fussing at her when she’s hurt).

  83. My gut reaction was Kate, but then I realized it would have to be Roman. He would absolutely have to be the haunted house go-to guy.

  84. So many choices, but I’d choose Romona Adler from Fated Blades…she’s tough, kindhearted and good at making friends.

  85. I’d definitely bring Kate, we would be making the same dry jokes at the same time and referecing long ago culture that no one finds funny but us. Plus she’s an incredible bad ass and will keep me alive!

  86. Alessandro. Because if there is any actual magic, he can both neutralize and defend, plus, having to stick close to him in a haunted house doesn’t sound terrible 😉

  89. Dina is the one I would bring with me because she always thinks outside the box and she has vast knowledge of the universe.

  94. Is Kate still working as a mercenary? Then definitely Kate. She is well prepared magically and physically and always protects her clients. (Assuming I can afford to hire her of course.)

  95. Haunted House? Roman, of course! he can handle the evil nasties and he’s not bad in a physical fight either.

  97. Oro from Innkeeper for sure. I’m a decent cook and coming up with spooky themed recipes all weekend sounds great.

    We’re both probably a bit scared-y cat though.

  98. Matilda, though mostly because I want to cuddle the arcane kitten (and her other pets/companions)

  100. I’d choose Nevada Baylor! We’d likely survive the weekend in the haunted house without wanting to kill each other by the end. Although choosing his grace, Ramond vi Everard, is incredibly tempting.

  101. Nothing and no one is scarier than Her Grace Caldenia ka ret Magren. I want her on my side. Also she would have fabulous commentary throughout the night. *chefs kiss*

  102. It may be cheating, but i think I’d want Cornelius. Not only could he likely get the help of local critters to supplementwhichever one(s) follow him there, he can also help me figure out my cat. 🙂

  103. I’m for sure bringing Dina. Halloween is all about magic and the supernatural. She would have the perfect balance of knowledge, protection, and level-headedness. My initial thought was Kate, but sometimes she goes looking for fights and I don’t need that kind of stress in my life.

  104. I think I would bring Maggie. I know that is a cliche answer but I think we’d have the most fun together being terrified.

  106. Maggie! I think she’d be a ton of fun to hang out with and is pretty fearless. She could give me courage while we both overthink!

  108. DEREK. Kate and Curran are obvious choices for obvious reasons, but I have questions for Derek. I want to know more about him and his time with the Ice Fury.

  113. Aurelia for me (rather than ‘Julie’ – as she’s much more skilled and knowledgeable by the time she’s ‘Aurelia’). She has sensate magic. Can kick@rse fight. Has power words. Also has a lot of training from Roland/Erra/Kate/Curran/Derek/Hugh etc so I feel she’d have skills and knowledge for most situations.

    But I also saw someone say Roman and they make a very good point that it’s likely his ‘wheelhouse’ (but still Aurelia for me).

  114. I’m going to travel with my favorite arbitrator, George. I know he is well able to defend me, his stories will amuse me, and his galactic knowledge will astound me. Besides, I’m guessing he’s pretty cute, too. (in a purely Platonic way, Sophie, I’m sure)

  115. Ooh, I can’t help but think that Roman would provide both security and chalant fluffiness. Team Chernobog for the win!

  117. It is hard to choose, I came up with 5 within a minute, so narrowed down to one, I would choose Sean from the Innkeeper series.
    He is naturally protective, smart, strong and strategic.

  121. Im bringing Roman. Hes funny and witty so we’ll have great conversation, and he can protect me from anything truly evil and can change my perspective if something isnt dangerous to me.

  122. If Kate and I were friends then absolutely her! if not I would would say Catalina and of course we would be friends 😉

  126. My first thought is Dina but you said we need defense not just to hang out so Kate. Kate will absolutely positively ensure I am 100% safe at the end.

  128. My first thought was Leon! It’s been a few years and he’s settled in to the PI business. I’d be like a substitute Grandma Frieda. Plus I bet we could have some hilarious conversations

  130. Kate! She is someone I would like to have at my back anytime — but especially in a haunted house.

  132. TBH I think it has to be Roman. He’s in with a dark God so I know I’ll be safe. But I know he’ll be great company because he’s honest, handsome, and hilarious (alliteration not planned but true) so I know it’ll be a good time. And he has some scary beastie friends so we’ll have more entertainment and cuddles!

  134. 100% Arabella! She would kick ass, I would attempt to help but mostly be a glorified cheerleader, and then we would laugh about all the crazy things we encountered and lived through. Makes for a good story to tell!

  138. Gaston. He is entertaining enough that the time will pass quickly and deadly enough to protect from all the scaries. Shoot, he’s charming enough that the creepies would feel bad trying to scare him.

  139. martha. who’s gonna mess with a momma bear, and we can bake honey cookies if we get bored! or muffins….or honey almond quick bread….

  140. Who else would I choose other than he who is closely allied with mischief and boogies if all kinds of- Roman!

  141. It sounds almost like I put no thought into it, but Kate Daniels for sure. She can fight and deal with almost anything magical and I bet I’d love to joke around with her the whole night. It’d be fun and I’d be pretty darn safe.

  145. That’s a tough question; there are so many great characters. But I think I gotta go with my OG Kate Daniels. She’s the one who got me into the Ilona Andrews Rabbit hole and I think she would kick major haunted ass!
    She can do all sorts of magic for attack and defense, she has sick blade skills, is super experienced dealing with spooky creatures in spooky settings, and I think the banter would be fun! Also she could tell me stories and we could do creature/mythological trivia Inbetween surviving the spooks lol

  147. My first choice would be George Carmine, since anything death related would be up his alley. Also I feel like he would’ve studied about curses in honor of his grandmother.

    Second option would be Roman, and third option would be Dali. She’s the sacred white tiger and a magic user so she’s got fate and magic/curses on her side.

  148. I would have to choose Dina. She’d be so fun to visit with during the day. She’s done so many exciting things in her life. And no one else has any kind of control over a house. She’d be able to tell the history of the house in incredible detail, counter any physical destruction by the ghosts, and maybe even calm them down…

  151. For sure Maggie. She would be great company, but most importantly she never gives up. She’s always trying. She would also be great to hang out with.

  153. Arabella, because what haunted house? It’s just a pile of splinters… 😆 Silliness aside, she would be a blast to hang out wth! Snacking and vibing in a haunted house, what could go wrong?

  154. Kate Daniels. She is honorable, strong, flexible, trustworthy, powerful, loyal to a client, and has a great sense of right and wrong!

  155. Arabella!!!! Her confidence, her Beast, her Ride or Die energy, plus her suprisingly level headedness. Make up and accessorizing insights are bonus points.

  156. I would go with Roman, I have a small generator so I’m thinking a TV, my Wii, Smash Brothers, and enough pizza and beer to carry us through the evening. I get the feeling he would apricate the ambiance and mite see it as a night off.

  157. I’m going to have to go with Ada… Does that mean I get Bear as well? They kind of seem like they come as a set 😉.

  158. Julie. She is the product of those that raised her, so it’d be like having Kate snark, scary Erra, Curran intimidation factor, Roland’s critical thinking, and Evdokia’s wisdom and ability to put up with … a lot. So she’d be great fun to hang out with, and also have all of that collective knowledge about how to keep us safe during the witching hours.

  162. Ooooo I instinctively want to say Kate, because I know I could rely on her for anything, but I think Roman would make it a weekend to never forget (and picturing what pajama pants he’d wear). Thank you for doing the giveaway!!

  167. Kate. She’s hilarious and we’d probably be too busy talking to each other about our messed up fathers that we wouldn’t be paying attention to any paranormal activity. And if things getting hairy… she has a sword.

    • And I’d bring Arland because I’m desperate to see the blood sword in action and what else do you need but a gentleman knight!?!

  178. I have to go with George. I think he can keep the ghosts friendly. This would make a lovely birthday and Halloween gift for me now that I can see to read again after my surgery. I’m reading as well as listening to your books and others. it’s wonderful. I wish House Andrews and all the fans a Happy Halloween.

  179. I absolutely hate haunted houses so I would choose Kate to go with me. She is a strong warrior and if there were really ghosts in there she knows magic and can get rid of them. Plus she is nice and has a good sense of humor so would be an interesting companion.

  182. I’m a chicken when it comes to anything scary. I think Dina would be good protection and wouldn’t make fun of me while I’m cowering under the covers.

  183. I’m bringing Maggie because she can really think her way out of the worst situations—probably haunted houses too.

  186. Oooh I think I’d bring Roman the Volhv. I mean sure he’d possibly make the haunted house scarier, but I think he’d likely have the most influence of any particularly nasty otherworldly horrors that might try to come at us.

    Plus I really enjoyed getting his pov in his book, and I think it would be fun to talk with him.

    (Took a peek at other comments before posting and it seems I am not alone in my logic haha)

  190. Hmmm. Dina would be my first choice, but then there’s Ada. Or Maud. And Arabella. Just gonna close my eyes and use a pin to choose…Ada! I’m sure she would bring Bear as a bonus!

  194. Ada. She worked through her fears- with a lilt help from her inheritance but still her goal to get back to her kids makes her on of the most ferocious characters.

  195. I would say Kate, not just for her fighting skills but for her knowledge. Dealing with Halloween would fit her knowledge. And if she wasn’t available, Roman.

  197. You can bring only ONE character from any Ilona Andrews book with you for defence (and company) who would it be?
    Kate

  198. Not from tne US, this question is too precious to let go…

    Arabella. She can crush the house and haunt away. haha

  200. Rogan, hands down he’s the most lethal and thus would protect me the best. I find him irresistibly sexy but I fully understand that he is deeply taken so I know our interactions would be purely platonic.
    I thought maybe I should pick a single character to hope for spiciness but safety first, lol.

  201. Solentine for me. I feel like either he’d be the most practical companion or just as freaked out as me (but unwilling to admit it). I’d have a great time regardless lol.

  202. Mad Rogan. I mean who else? Although Nevada should come along too. It would not only be entertaining but I’m pretty sure they could cover any problems that crop up. But if I am restricted to just one it would be Rogan.

  210. I’m deep into Hidden Legacies again and have to say, Mad Rogan at my back works just fine for me!!

  211. If the haunted house is an old inn I would definitely bring Dina – otherwise I would have to say Kate. So excited for this!!! Happy Halloween from Salem, MA 🎃

  212. No contest, has to be Roman. He’s drily hilarious, which would help me not panic, AND he would be completely unimpressed by anything a haunted house could throw at us. He’d probably have the haunts either terrified of HIM or slinking away in shame at being outclassed.

  213. Well, my first thought was Kate, because obviously. Then I realized I could not imagine Kate hanging out for a weekend, and that a certain Vohlv would likely be a lot funnier, more chill, and just as good a defender against haunty things. Ada would also be great to hang with, but she’d be worried about being away from her kids. So, Roman it is.

  214. First badass i thought of was Kate Daniels. She is amazing and able to function no matter what time of day it is!

  217. I would bring Kate. I tried to just go order one of these since I figure my chances of winning are low but they are out of stock. Do you know if they will get more?

  221. Kate of course. No vampires will dare. In fact, she will use the vampires to defend us! Love you all!

  222. Karat! We would have a great time poking fun at the ghosties and I know there’s nothing she can’t handle.

  223. Gotta be Dina Demille. She knows everything and would keep me from getting in trouble in the first place!

  224. I think it has to be Sushi, the stelka. Not only would she bite anything that dared come near us, but her remarkable ability to procure dead fish would keep us fed for days. And as an added bonus, I’m fairly certain the stench alone would be enough to ward off ghosts and ghouls alike.

  226. I’m taking Elara. She’s scarier than any spook we’ll encounter. As a plus I think she’d be good company, too.

  227. 100% Arabella. If there is danger, she’s got it. If not, we are going to have an awesome time.

  230. Kate all the way! Her history (stories), bad assery, skill, the list goes on. But Roman would be an interesting fit for a haunted weekend.

  231. Cornelius. He can send the ferrets in first to make sure it’s safe. Also, I want to know what my cat is thinking.

  232. I would choose Roman. I feel that a haunted house would just seem cute and amusing to a Black Volhv

  233. I would definitely bring Kate. She could probably feel what is actually magic and what isn’t. and if its a physical threat shes got her sword.

  234. I would bring Kate. Our Kate is unmatched in Magic. And she might bring some undead or Control the undead if they should happen to show up at the HAUNTED HOUSE.

  238. Maud – a good combination of violence and strategic thinking with the back up of Adhal powers and snark. What could go wrong?

  239. Kate Daniels, hands down. Great company and protection…. Plus I feel the conversation would be amazing.

  240. Conlan, as he’s still in the process of becoming – I think it’d be interesting to watch how he handles a haunted house, because I don’t think we’d know until we were in the moment as to how things would go. Plus, he’d be a good cuddler in his shifted form if things were dull.

  242. Kate Daniels has bodyguard experience to keep me safe from that nonsense, so I’m going to go with her!

  243. I think Arabella would be SO FUN to go to a haunted house with…. She might break the house but we would have a good time hahahaha

  244. Arabella, she’s got the right energy for a haunted house and if anything goes down she is the haunted house.

  251. Kate. Her encyclopedic knowledge of all things that go bump in the dark would let me know what I need to worry about and what I don’t.

  252. Cerise Mar – because then we wouldn’t be trapped with the ghoulies and creepies, they would be trapped with us!

  253. Oh goodness, it would have to be a woman, to quote Lyn Shirley, taking a man would definitely make my husband unhappy. First vote is Kate of course, then probably Elara. Both are scarier than anything in that house!

  254. I would bring Dina! She’s isn’t afraid of anything and would just tell me what planet the monsters in the house are from. It’s probably her house!

  255. A week in a haunted house, definitely Roman. Seems chill to be around, fun to laugh with and strong enough to protect me if something goes wrong.

  261. Hugh D’Ambrey – he’d eliminate anything dangerous efficiently and ignore the rest.

  262. The boy wonder Derek Gaunt. He has a great sense of humor and fast reflexes guaranteeing a fun and safe night.

  264. Kate Daniels – she is great with both magic and sword and has a husband who will find her no matter what if she goes missing.

  266. Sean Evans. He’s hot, he’s funny, and I have complete faith in his ability to bust ghosts… or anything else.

    NC, USA

  268. I’d bring Kate for sure! I just finished a reread of her series, and she’s hilarious, a total badass, and has mad skills.

  270. Dali is gonna have the most immediate knowledge but Julie is going to be the most effective….Julie I choose Julie but someone let me know how I ended up there in the first place 😅

  271. The obvious choice would be Roman, but as an older person who appreciates creativity, brains, and charm, I would pick Linius Duncan. Great conversation, and can make weapons out of almost anything.

  274. I’d pick Kate. I feel like she’d know all about any creatures or hauntings and instead of being scared witless, I’d learn something.

  276. Maud. I don’t think there’s an enemy she couldn’t protect me from. Married into two different vamp families. Fought a bunch of criminals on prison planet. Grew up around friendly and volatile aliens. I’d trust her with my life

  278. I would bring Roman. If he couldn’t deal with whatever then, I’m sure him very scary God would have no trouble. HaHa!

  279. I’m bringing Roman. He can play all kinds of tricks on any nefarious foes, and call on the strength of Nav if necessary, so I would feel super safe. And it would be a treat to watch him do it.

  280. Elara because she’s smart and could probably negotiate as easily as she could slay things. Second choice would be Roman, there would be a lot of laughter, little critter helpers and spells to get rid of baddies.

  281. Gosh, that’s a hard choice. My first choice would be Caldenia and second would be Roman. Both are badasses, know the dark side *really* well, and are excellent company.

  282. Kate Daniels. Her knowledge and fighting skills are perfect for something like a haunted house. She’s smart, knows how to work through something, has magic and us unmatched with a saber!

  283. I’d have to go with Roman! If any evil nasties try to come for us, he’ll be able to handle them no problem!

  288. Difficult choice, but I think I would go with Dina. With her innkeeper magic, maybe we could switch things from scary to spooky cozy instead. Honestly, that haunted house is probably just a misunderstood inn that needs some love anyway!

  289. Kate without question. She has all the skills and her snarky sense of humor would make it much more fun.

  290. If it is a REAL haunted house, Roman (I’ll let him chat with the darkness while I bravely run away). If it is a actor filled haunted house, I’d want Catalina (she has semi experience and would be able to get us through the night with out accidentally killing a poor kid).

  291. I will freak out in a haunted house. I freak out in my own bedroom when I see a light or a shadow I don’t understand. But Arabella likes haunted houses and could slap some sense into me. Then we could discuss makeup tutorials, eat nachos (no oysters on mine), and giggle over how she dispatched the last creep to jump-scare us!

  300. It would have to be Maud/Matilda, she is an excellent, skilled, determined warrior, just who you’d need in a physical altercation. She is also very clever, and well versed in the culture, beliefs, and behaviors of many different beings. Whatever is haunting that house could get physical, so Maud could capably defend us, and if it’s not human, she might be able to figure out what motivates it. And let’s be real, Arland would eventually want to follow-up with Maud because he loves both her, and fighting by her side.

  305. Since this is my first IA book, I have to go with Maggie! She is resourceful, competent, and brave!

  306. I have not read it, but my wife says I should take Everard. So I am deferring to her man picking prowess.

  308. Evdokia. She’s Roman’s mother and has plenty of experience with the darkness and monsters. She’d make it cozy with tea and cookies, and she wouldn’t take any nonsense from the house. Also, I want to play with the duck/cat/bunny

  309. Her Grace Caldenia ka ret Magren. She lowkey terrifies me! She is smart, ruthless, and lethal, but she is also funny and would be good company.

  310. Obviously Orro is the only person to keep me company, because he can make a delicious snack for the witching hour

  311. I have to go with Cornelius. He is shockingly deadly and wouldn’t chat my ear off. Plus, he could get any resident animals to help out.

  314. Ooooh… I would take Arabella with me. She is super fun to chat with, has a great depth to her talents, a lot of layers and subtetly and would be a formidable agent of defense in any situation. Plus, she would enjoy a hunted house a lot!

  316. I would pick Adaline Moore for sure. Would love to learn about her future plans while we hunt ghosts and ghouls!

  318. Definitely Roman, he is not going to be phased by haunted, creepy or spooky and would provide both protection and hilarious commentary on how the inhabitants didn’t measure up to his or his god’s standards. Plus I’d get all the tea on his latest family drama.

  319. Arabella! I don’t know if she can help me with ghosts, but she’d be an absolute blast to hang out with.

  322. Too many great choices. I’m going with Dina just because I like her so much.

  323. Roman — he has the skills to out-scare pretty much anything a haunted house might have to offer. Plus, Roman wouldn’t find it at all scary and might in fact be a bit mundane for him, but I woul enjoy watching him tame angry spooks.

  324. I’d bring Adaline. She’s fast and would make up for slow wheels, but I could ram anything to help give her tactical advantage! Also, she totally gets the mom thing, which I appreciate.

  332. I would have to say Kate. I feel like she’d try the hardest to keep me safe and maybe adopt me in the process.

  333. Probably Kate, since she would cover any magical or physical issues, and hearing what she had been up to recently would be fun. And based on the number of funny stories I end up with after spending any amount of time with my niece and nephews, I can only imagine that she would have some absolutely hilarious ones to tell about Conlan.

  335. Such a tough choice! I’m in the Roman camp for a night of befriending all of the creepy crawlies.
    Hugs from SoCal.

  336. Cornelius and his animal companions (that counts as one, right? Right?)
    The animals will be great at telling the difference between spirits and people. Cornelius will absolutely keep a cool head during all the shenanigans, and he’s good company. Kitty cat snuggles are a bonus!

  337. I would love to go with Dina. The conversations about cooking and travel would be entertaining. Any visitors can pop in for beverages and treats so we don’t have any tricks.

  338. Definitely Adeline Moore. She is adept at meeting a wide variety of challenges. Nevada, Catalina and Arabella’s mental powers don’t seem as relevant in a haunted house. An innkeeper’s power is limited away from her inn. Also, as a single working mom living on a budget in a regular house, Adeline seems the most normal and relatable of all of Ilona Andrews’ heroines.

  339. Kate—it is always Kate as she takes no prisoners and hands out the sass like it’s Halloween candy.

  341. I’d bring Kate, Curran and crew are always in the background so built in backup in case things go seriously sideways lol you will live through it and have some laughs along the way, i just need to make sure i have lots of supplies including chocolate in my backpack

  342. Oh, I’d definitely bring… hmmm, no. I’d bring… no, not him, either. Maybe… no, she’d be useless in a haunted house. I think I’m going to have to go old school on this one and bring Kate. Tough, creative, educationally well rounded, non-reactive to jump scares, able to generate blood armor in a pinch, and a decent conversationalist.

  344. I would bring Conlan. I think he would have fun then Grendel would be waiting outside to walk with us home.

  347. Okay. So this was a tough one for me. First I thought Kate but then went to Nevada. However I choose Adaline from The Inheritance as my first pick and if we were allowed a second option then it would Be Kate. They are all women with a lot of grit and strength. But I am intrigued with how Adaline will grow in her story.

  348. Cookie because Clan Nuan and the lees are sneaky with all kinds of tricks that could come in handy

  351. I would choose Derek – he could sniff out any trickery and protect us from anything real. I love many IA characters, but Magic Bites was the first book of theirs I read, and I loved Derek from the beginning. As intended.

  352. I have to go with Kate. Her series is the one I started with and she is still my favorite. Maude would be my second choice if Kate was too busy cleaning out her fortress.

  353. I’d choose Dina. She seems like very good company but also has serious defensive abilities. (I have basically none.)

    If Dina wasn’t available, I’d choose Arabella.

  358. Her grace Caldenia ka ret Magren. She would have a great time (treat) and the rest of us will have nightmares (trick), and I’m including the “ghosts” in the second group.

  359. I loved this story so much! I would bring the Sleepless Duke! He knows how to handle a sword 😉

  369. Sean Evans! warrior extraordinaire. wow look at all those vowels. I play scrabble… I live in Texas.. I can pick up!! road trip!

  374. Hmmm… at first I thought Kate, but then I seen others comment Maud and she’s a good one too. And Dina would definitely be comforting having around. But ultimately I’d go with Ada, with all that knowledge she’d know exactly what to do, plus she’d bring bear so win-win! 👏🏼

  375. Kate was my first thought but then I remembered Ada. That gal has galactic knowledge and drive with extreme prejudice.

  376. This was so hard! I’d bring Cerise Mar. It would be fun to hang with her and she has a sword. (Yes, I could say the same about other characters from House Andrews, but I’d still give Cerise the edge for this one.)

  378. I would invite Sean. His general vibe & sarcasm would mean I’d be laughing at the scary stuff instead of cowering from it.

  381. I would bring caldenia. We can housesit and drink tea and she is scary enough to deter anything haunting the house.

  384. I choose Kate she’s my ride or die. She’s handy with a sword, and she might find a vampire or two that she can use. If by chance she said no, I would choose Elara because she is spooky enough to deal with spooky.

  387. Definitely Kate. She can use weapons AND magic and would probably be able to identify all the ghosts and exorcise them honestly.

  389. I’d definitely take Nevada! A: eldest daughter life. B: truthiness seems important for a haunted house.

  391. I’m going with Roman – he understands the importance of good snacks (cookies and eggnog anyone?) and wouldn’t miss a beat dealing with anything the ghosties might throw at us. Calm and decisive in tight situations with a dry, fatalist sense of humor.

  394. I think it would have to be Kate. She would likely know the lore behind the haunting, and either know how to fix it or say don’t worry about it. Either way I’d be safe from physical or magic attacks with her around.

  397. I am almost done and I dont want to say this, but this might be my favorite book from y’all, I just cant! It is so flipping good!!!!

  398. I would choose Kate, she has a bunch of knowledge, skills, would be a fun time, and her being there would prob lead to someone else coming along with us.

  399. Catalina! I would love to have a conversation with her about growth and change. So company would be great. And her siren powers would be welcome 🙂

  406. Gotta go with Mad Rogan for the shear badass coverage. I would totally fall into the non-combatant category for protection.
    Would love a copy of this book! Already read through several times in kindle and audio.

  411. Nevada – wholly committed to her family and getting back to them while having BOTH magic and shocker implants. Wondering why you’re in a haunted house? Just find the person who stuck you there and let Nevada find out the answer!

  412. Adaline & Bear.And if they are busy Orro just his size would scare the haunts and if I am lucky I would get eggs and bacon basket.
    Yum

  413. I would bring Arabella. She’s always got you, shows up and is the Cavalry. No other backup needed!!

  416. OLASARD, The Ripper of Souls! A Maine Coon cat who walks through walls, has a mysterious backstory and it’s Halloween! Cats are necessary! Haunted house? No problem, Olasard will simply tear those revenants’ souls to shreds. He’s twice the size of a regular house cat so any stray black cat crossing our paths will be intimidated into a cowering puddle. And he has elegance and dignity to spare, no unseemly yowling to bother our meditations as we ponder the…

  418. I would definitely invite Roman. He’d be good company and scarier than anything else in the place. In the nicest way, of course.

  419. Without hesitation I would the magnificent chef…Orro.
    This grandma loves good vittles. Now why does spell check have vittles underlined?
    It’s a legitimate word.

  421. I would totally bring Helen and pretend to babysit. That kid is so fierce, she would protect me from anything! It would be a hoot watching her take on any ghosties or ghoulies.

  423. My go to person will always be Sean. He’s even keeled and ready to fight to protect those in his care. No one can ask for a better person to be with in a haunted house. And if anyone gives us trouble, he can always go into battle mode, that would scare the bejesus out of darn near anything.

  424. Clover. I would need a level head and calm disposition to get through the weekend and she is exactly that. A steadfast, loyal character and a great person to have on your side in moments of trouble!!

  425. Roman for sure. He can deal with all the things, would bring some interesting critters, and he’d crack me up. So definitely him. I’d need to laugh since I HATE being scared!

  427. I was going to pick Kate, then the “haunted house” bit registered and that changed my pick to Roman. Maybe I read his personality differently than others, but I think his brand of negativity/grumpiness over the weekend would be entertaining rather than annoying. 🙂

  431. It has to be Roman. Fight fire with fire, etc but also he’s adorable and would be very entertaining company.

  432. I get really scared in haunted houses so I’d want to go with Curran. He doesn’t panic and could crush anything that tried to jump us.

  433. I would pick Hugh! Yes please save us from all the haunting, because you have experience on how to deal with it.

  435. I’d choose to bring Kate of course! Ultimate protector with a sense of humor similar to mine. I’d regal her with the horrors of this timeframe and listen for updates to share with the Horde of course *wink *wink!

  439. Kate! Because she can handle anything! Sword and magic and hasn’t she been in a haunted house before? With her grandma as the ghost?

  440. Definitely Kate. Not only will she kill anything dangerous, she’ll deliver some great dialogue will doing it.

  441. I would most definitely bring Dina; I need someone who will not judge me for hiding and cowering in fear behind them… I do not do horror and haunted houses alone well…
    She would be kind, have my front and treat me

  442. Lord Doran Arvel! He intrigues me and I’d like to think he’d be honorable enough protect me hah!

  443. Orro! And my sister. I’m not worried about needing protection from a haunted house, not a believer in ghosts. But stuck in a dramatic house with a dramatic alien chef hedgehog sounds like such fun. I’d binge eat on the best most creative and alien foods.

    (i know i cant qualify for the prize, i just wanted to enter.)

  447. If I am going to spend a weekend in a house occupied by a hitherto unknown paranormal entity, I definitely want Kate with me. Not only does she have an extraordinary number of interesting stories, but her knowledge of folklore and mythology is unparalleled. If anyone could figure out how to deal with ghoulish and ghosties and long leggedly beasties, it would be Kate. Also, I wish to resume my studies in world folklore and mythology and Kate would be awesome to discuss all of this with. Maybe she could even teach me some basic swordwork while we wait for the poor, ignorant haunting entities to come at us.

  448. Dina! She has seen so many different types of species and houses are kinda her thing. And you know Sean will be right around the corner and he’s a freakin Werewolf!

  451. Kate, hands down. Powerful magic, powerful swordsman, knows how to identify and kill many things, funny company who knows when to ne quiet. Most importantly, when Kate decides to protect a stranger she absolutely commits.

  453. Olasard, he can rip out the souls of the ghosts and then we can find a nice couch.
    (And with my name, that’s the required answer.)

  455. Hmmmmm…. Well, although I love many characters in the books, I would really only want to hang out with Luther and Dina. Of those two, I think Luther would probably be better defense than Dina. Unless the Inn was the haunted house!

    OK, that settles it: if the haunted house is an Inn, Dina. If not, then Luther 👍

  456. Trick or Treat!

    I would invite Kate because she’s a total baddie and absolutely hilarious. I know she’d give it her all to keep me safe, with the added benefit of her many connections also potentially coming to the rescue. There are so many wonderful characters to choose from, but I feel like Kate’s the best for guard detail.

  457. I’d bring Roman, for the wit…and so I can watch whatever spooky comes at us becoming a cuddly puddle of evil at his feet. (And to secretly try to resist becoming a cuddly puddle myself.)

  458. Yes please. I am not a US Resident but have a US post box so will pay for my shipping!! Please consider me as well!! I love Heirlooms designs and purchase from them often and this book is on my top 3 romantasy books ever!! Cannot wait for Maggie 2

  459. So pretty!!

    And I’d definitely bring Roman. Maybe we’d get lucky and the haunting would turn out to be the cute kind with him there LOL

  461. Kate is my ride or die, so she’s coming with me to slay demons in the haunted house and make me laugh.

  462. Sooo many excellent choices. My initial response is Kate, of course! But TKWNKM has some incredible characters. And of course Elara, Roman, Hugh… but when it comes down to it, I think I am taking Erra. She has survived everything. She’s the plague bringer. And I think she is sick of everything and everyone. We have some things in common lol

  464. I would pick the grandfather version of Roland. He’s packed with power and intelligence. And he’s also got millions of years’ worth of stories and wisdom to share(Well, if he’s willing to share it with a stranger). He might’ve been the villain, but he’s got a loving side especially when it comes to his family. Doesn’t have to worry about any haunted house IF he’s there to defend you. And that’s a BIG “IF”, mind you. We wouldn’t know if he’ll be interested in saving a mere mortal, depends upon his mood that day!!!

  467. I think I would bring Julie. She seems like she would be fun to be around and would keep us safe. Or my second, choice would be Nevada before she married the scourge of Mexico, if Julie is busy. (:

  468. If I can bring only ONE character, it would have to be Kate, because who else has enough arcane knowledge to figure out the background story of the haunter and help them find eternal rest?

    Side question on the mechanics: is it US residents only or can it be anyone who has a valid US shipping address?

  469. My very first thought was Alessandro for all his magic, skills, and personality. However, Roman can’t be beaten for applicability against unhappy spirits of the dead! He’ll make friends with 1/2 of them, then send the other 1/2 back to his god as tribute!

    I’m glad there are several with truly applicable magic. If I had to decide purely on personality, I don’t know that I ever could!

  471. If I can only bring one character, it’d be Roman. Odds are good he’d be good at keeping any ghosts at bay.

  475. If it’s a real haunted house, I don’t see why Kate is not the only choice! However, if it’s a pretend haunted house, she’d probably accidentally attack an innocent worker. Since I get scared at haunted houses (especially of those chainsaw guys) I’d probably want Nevada, since she’d know if there was really something to worry about!

  477. Given the challenge it would have to be Roman. Hugh would be second for me, but a haunted house -it would have to be Roman. Not only because of his connections, but all the entertaining commentary!

  478. I’m bringing Dina. Maybe she can commune with the haunted house in some way and let us have a chill weekend in a room while the hauntings happen elsewhere.

  480. Ada from the Inheritance – she seems pretty chill to hang out with and is a total badass who can pivot no matter what comes at us.

  481. Roman! Or Raphael, maybe William, Rogan? Okay, too many options. No, for pure fun, it would have to be Desandra.

  484. I’d bring Kaiden! He’s loyal, brave, and always sticks by Maggie when things get scary. Perfect haunted house company!

  486. So many to choose from….
    I’d have to go with Ada.
    Powerful, perceptive and with generations of knowledge, she would be awesome!
    Besides, of all the Andrews’ creations, I am most obsessed with her story and can’t wait to see where it goes next!

  488. Maggie is who I would bring. Someone who can reason and do. It takes a strong person to not give up and still have a conversation in the middle of a crisis.

  489. Kate!! Her sense of humor kills me and I would love to just hangout and talk when not bombarded by spooky things. Seriously, I would love to be present for her famous one liners.

  490. I love Nevada. She would be awesome to hang with, but for this I would have to go with Roman.

  491. I’ll be bringing Ada (with Bear!) all day long. Ada rocks in the defense department and she’s smart, so the conversations would be excellent! It’s girl power all the way to combat the bad guys. 8D

  492. George Camarine is highly capable and has quite the “edge” in a haunted house. He’s my pick.

  493. It’s gotta be Maggie! She would definitely hold my hand and if something happens to her, I just have to find a cupboard to hide in until she comes back!

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