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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. For surviving the Haunted House – George Camarine

    Luckily, his crew will come along too so there will still be entertainment and hijinks

  5. I’d go with Arabella Baylor. She’d likely scoff at any manifestations, and if they persisted, I pity the fool. Plus, she’d be fun to talk with in the downtime.

  6. It’s a toss up between Roman & Caldenia. He’s better with the dark things, but she’s scarier.

  10. I’d have to say Caldenia or Isadau – I’d wager that Caldenia would be better company, but Isadau would probably be able to keep me safer

  11. I would have to go with Dina Demille from the Inkeeper Chronicles. I feel like if it’s a haunted house in the Ilona Andrews universe there may be some misunderstood beings that Dina would know how to navigate. If all else fails she’ll definitely have some great fun facts to go back and forth with if we get bored.

  12. I am easily spooked by haunted houses … I would choose Kate Daniels because she would made me feel safe … and would probably be able to tell me amusing stories about Conlan to distract me from being afraid.

  14. Oh I’m bringing Dina! (And Beast if that’s allowed.) We’re going to go explore an exciting new house and share spooky stories and eat apple cake. And let’s be honest, it’s probably a lonely Inn and will need looking after. 😀

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! (I am in the US.)

  15. I would want Heart – he makes the whole family feel safe, he has experience, calmness and wouldn’t brook any nonsense while still not making me feel like an idiot. I would like to hear more about his life, too. He can be head of my security!

  17. Kate Daniel’s. She probably knows the lore behind the house or knows how to ask to research it. Ghosts vs sword might be a problem

  18. A haunted house, I would take Julie from Blood Heir, she has magic training, martial training and she can see anything that might pop up because of her being a sensate.

  21. I really like Dina. I think she’s rational and cool under pressure, and her broom holds serious power. Plus, if she can command Gertrud Hunt, then a haunted house should be easy peasy. I love Kate, but she can be hot headed and possibly create chaos.

  23. Ada for sure! Not only is she a badass and wicked smart, but she’s also my age, with kids, a mortgage, and a sense of duty to something larger than herself. If I trusted any character to get along with and make it out alive, it’s Ada!

  28. I feel like it has to be Catalina. An expert at reading people, frighteningly competent, AND a character that I have chance of being cool enough for…Maybe.

  29. Caldenia! No contest.

    For defense, well…. we all are aware she has unique talents, and being scary is definitely one of them.

    For company, I can’t think of anyone who would have more interesting stories to tell, with gourmet tea and Funyuns, of course. She might even persuade Orro to pack a picnic basket for us.

  30. Roman for sure, for sure. He would know how to deal with any real ghosts or bad guys pretending to be ghosts.

  31. Roman- because he would be interesting but also his skillset seems well suited to staying alive in this scenario.

  32. Roman, although Dina, Julie, Caldenia, and Catalina would all be fantastic too. (Ooo, think of the coffee/tea party that would be! I’ll bring cookies!)

  33. George Camerine. That man works 5 steps ahead of everyone else and can talk us out of any situation. Plus I’m sure he can keep me amused with stories.

  34. I got to take my girl Clover! I think we’d have a lot of fun, probably share some screams, but she would also keep me sane and orderly.

  35. I scare easily so I’m bringing Kate even though she would hate it because I will need a body guard!

  36. Roman. I had to ponder quite a bit on this one. So many great options. Ultimately I chose Roman because he seems like he’d be fun to chat with, and has a different perspective on things that go bump in the night.

    Thank you for this treat for the Horde!

  46. Now how am I supposed to pick just one! … I guess I would have to go with Dina for a haunted house!

  51. Christopher. Incredibly interesting conversation, and he probably packed some tea. Why would I be scared when I’m walking around with terror himself?

  52. I would bring Roman the favorite Volhv. He has that Stick that bites and he is pretty cute plus I like his sense of humor.
    Kay

  53. Ooh a haunted house! Erra, she’s a powerhouse with eons of experience with the strange and weird, she doesn’t sugar coat, she’s ruthless, and she used to be a ghost.

  54. I’d want Arabella. Because she could be the scariest monster of them all. And she’s hilarious to boot…

  59. Sean Evans- he is a versatile fighter and seems to have a freak of the prepper in him. I also adore how funny he is. I think it would be incredibly entertaining to witness him delivering trash talk in the lead up to the fight kicking off.

  60. I would ring Zeus, for the following reasons:
    1. He’s a cat. Cats can sense ghosts.
    2. He is powerful. Can protect me from other spooky things (Demons, Zombies, giant spiders…)
    3. He is fluffy and probably warm to snuggle with if we get locked in.
    4. He can probably break the door or a window to get us out.
    5. He’s bonded to Cornelius, who would thus sense where he is, and come looking, probably along with friends and family (like the Baylors and Baylor-Rogan families, plus his sister and her giant cats… can never have too many cats when hunting ghosts!)

    Ghosts and fellow creepies wouldn’t stand a chance!

  61. Ohh, can’t wait to read another one of your books! It’s like a birthday present when the mailman delivers a new one!

    Oh, and, Sean Evans. No one would mess with us.

  62. I would pick Roman to join me on my haunted house weekend. I feel like he could handle whatever the house threw at us.

  63. Roman – because we would have a blast with all the dark things. I appreciate his humor and we would be safe.

  64. Sean the werewolf from innkeeper! Seems like a person who would love a trick or treat night with family.

  66. I’ll bring Orro. The scary things will throw down weapons for a shot at his food and I will be well feed and happy if my hypothesis is incorrect

  67. Dali! She knows the most about spirits, so I want her to have my back in a haunted house full of spooks and specters. Plus, I think she’d be fun to hang out with!

  70. Kate for sure-b/c she has magic defenses, mad survival skills, and I think she and I would have similar reactions to any shenanigans that come up-and probably create a few shenanigans on our own. 😂

  72. I’m going with Sean. He practically sleeps with one eye open, so nobody can surprise us. He’ll jump out of bed with a knife and a hand prepared to defend.

  74. I would take Ada! And Bear, if allowed. She has the same motivation I do to make it out of there!

  75. Dina Demille
    Nothing shakes her, she can handle anything, and her encyclopedic knowledge and stories would keep us entertained

  76. Orro, because I read a version of “the tinker and the ghost” when I was young and am now convinced food is the best way to handle a haunted house situation.

  77. At first I thought Kate, but then I realized that a haunted house might better suited to Roman. I hope he’d bring some of the nechists along. They would be very entertaining.

  78. I’d pick Ronan. He knows how to sit quietly and read. Also, he comes with a horde of cute little scaries that want to be loved.

  80. I would bring Julie from Blood Heir. She’s smart and snarky and is a warrior and uses magic.

  85. I’m bringing Maggie. As a fellow avid book reader who has been known to reread things over and over again I would love to pick her brain on the subtle differences between her imagination and the visuals

  86. I would bring Dina! A haunted house seems like it should be no problem for her, and I think we would be besties 😊

  88. I would bring Dina, because she could absolutely kick and poltergeist butt (or be her own poltergeist!). Plus I am re-listening to the innkeeper chronicles right now.

  90. I’m bringing Kate. Haunted? If it can be killed/needs to be killed she’ll figure it out. In KD we trust 🏴

  94. I’m choosing Kate, so we can be old school and drink bottles of Boones Farm inside the house. She’s a lightweight now so she’ll get so drunk she forgets she has powers and will instead shout verbal encouragements. “Yasss ghost. Make this house your bitch!”

  96. I think I would pick Kate! She would be able to figure out why the magic is coming from and be a badass in the process

  98. I’d bring Nuan Cee of Clan Nuan. By the time we left he would have made deals with all the spooky inhabitants and they would have been too confused by him to hurt anybody. And hopefully he’d bring ru candy.

  99. Kate Daniels, of course!! She’s funny, badass, lethal, and knows alllll the myths and legends necessary to make it through whatever the house throws at us.

    Shout out to everyone who said Roman. He’s a good choice, too.

  100. I’m picking Orro! We’ll both hide in the kitchen with his sturdy cleaver and saucepans for defense, and he’ll cook me such amazing food that I will actually have a good time whilst being haunted.

  104. I’ve always been fascinated by Sean Evans. Might be a chance to get to know him better.

  107. hands Down I’m bringing Roman. the guy will scare or you know not scared the pants off anyone. it’s hard to fear anything when you are with aguy who has the ear of a big scary.

  108. think Ada from the inheritance . no nonsense, her family is everything and she doesn’t give up!

  110. Dina or Sean? Dina or Sean? I know!! Maud!!! Best of both worlds on magic and physical defense (I assume Arland will be doing childcare.)

  113. Conlan!! Probably good company and easy going and when all else fails, his parents to the rescue!

  116. I am bringing Arabella. I think she would be the MOST fun in the haunted house (and clearly can keep us both safe)

  117. This may be an uncommon choice, but I’d choose Shana Magnar from This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me. She’s an ex-mercenary who carries weapons she knows how to use, so I feel she’d do a great job of keeping me safe. And since she’s known for her amazing desserts, maybe I’ll come away from the ordeal with some delicious treats, too.

  118. Bit of a weird answer here, but for a haunted house weekend, I’d pick the Holy Anocracy’s Battle Chaplain Odalon from Sweep in Peace. I figure he could pacify any restless spirits (or kick their butts if not), and it would be interesting to chat with him about the vampire religion and mythos (Yarlas the Cunning stories for the win!).

  121. I would bring Elara with me.
    If Elara wasn’t available I would take Helen. Either would be a memorable experience!

  125. Has to be Roman. All the spookies will already be his friend so we can sit around chatting and eating Reese’s pumpkins 🙂

  127. Arland! I hate being scared and despise haunted houses… never been in one. He would be just as confused as me, but he would react…violently. Safety guaranteed.

  131. Kate Daniels! If there’s anything bad she probably knows how to take care of it, and if a spirit is just confused or something it’ll probably become a friend we talk to over the weekend. 🙂

  132. Maybe it’s a bit of a cliche, but I am 100% bringing Kate. She can keep all the beasties at bay while she teaches me how to be deadly.

  134. I’d pick Ada. We are of a similar age so I think we’d have at least a little overlap in gossip and worldview, at least until the whole, alien portals spitting out monstrosities part of her timeline! Plus, I need Bear in my life.

  135. I’m bringing Kate. I feel like she’d have an answer for a haunted house and if not she can be my bodyguard.

  138. I would choose Curran. If he can’t scare away all the crazies then at least we would have some fun in a locked house all alone….

  140. Meli from Silent Blade would be my companion of choice. She’s deadly, observant, and a great cook.

  142. Roman would be my pick, a funny , philosophical, loyal, special forces and magic, he’s a proven winner!

  144. Solentine Dagarra for sure. I love Maggie and I love Romand, but there’s something about Solentine that makes me feel secure. I’m in love with this Kingdom Will Not Kill Me and can’t wait for the next one!

  148. Considering this is a Halloween giveaway, I’m going to say Elara Harper – scary White Lady who can simply devour any nasties you encounter in a haunted house.

  150. I would have to go with Sean Evans, he would fit right in and has a strong protective nature.

  151. I’m bringing Kate. She’s going to know what all the nonsense is and what action we need to take to deal with it!

  153. I would definitely choose Roman. Nothing scares other bad things like someone who can channel a dark god.

  155. Arebella, she’s hilarious and i pity anyone who tries to mess with her. Plus maybe she can share some tea on when we can expect her story!

  158. No question, Roman is the perfect companion for Halloween. He probably wouldn’t be needed for protection since a lot of the scary monster are likely friends of his, but he’s perfectly capable of it. And he’s fun to be around.

  159. Dina because she has brains, magic, patience and back-up (because Sean would end up following) 🙂

  161. Caldenia was my random first thought. Cool under pressure and potentially scarier than the frights the haunted house can offer up. We can decompress with funyuns afterwards.

  163. My first thought was Kate because she’s the absolute best, but I don’t know that I could carry a conversation with her (too much awe on my end). Other commenters suggested Roman and so practically speaking I’d pick him! I’d love to ask him all sorts of questions about his story and his little friends!

  166. Probably Nevada! She’s smart, resourceful, and she can mind control me out of my hysteria after I encounter the first ghost. I’m such a coward that I would beg her to put me in my mental happy place while she worked out a brilliant plan to keep us safe. I would be happy in the land of unicorns and kittens while she fought off the big bad ghosts! I’m sorry to be a crappy teammate, Nevada! Plus, I would ask her to tell me all the stories she’s heard about Grandma Frida’s younger years.

  167. Conlan. He’d asked the monsters why, and if we truly got into a pickle, there’d be guaranteed badass backup.

  173. I would pick Kate Daniel’s to accompany me through a haunted house. She’s seen it all. Also I think she would be an interesting companion.

  174. Kate Daniels for her personality and vault of mythological, arcane, and creature knowledge.

  175. I’m bringing Catalina she can metamorphose and take out anything big and scary and bonus points for destroying the whole bldg if we’re trapped!!

  176. Kate Daniels! While I love all the protagonists (for different reasons), KD would be able to determine the mythological/theological origin of the hauntings, and devise a ridiculous counteract specifically targeting their weakness. Separately, she’d be a great hang.

  178. Derek. He was the first to come to mind. Bonus…while I’m trying to distract myself I can ask him whats going on with Julie.

  179. In a haunted house? Dina for sure, if it’s in her house we will be safe as.. well, safe as houses!

  184. Kate would keep me safe but it would turn into a whole thing. Karat would keep me safe and not get involved in some world ending magical mess.

  186. Rogan! He always figures his way out of problematic situations! Although a haunted house would be a new one for him 🤪

  187. I would bring Kate Daniels. She would know how to handle whatever is haunting the house and would keep us safe.

  188. I’m bringing Roman. He is beloved by evil things, can cook and bake, has Eeyore pajamas and is always up for a chat.

  189. Roman was my first thought…but I think I’d go with Sean. His heightened senses would help tell decorations from foes and his battle experience would keep us safe

  193. In a haunted house, where wiles and creativity are likely to count as much as might, I would choose Rogan. Kate would be a close second.

  196. Definitely Grendel. The ghosts and spookies would be in awe of his gastrointestinal prowess. Besides, who doesn’t want to secretly cuddle him??

  198. I was going to choose Rogan but I think he would find my absolute terror amusing so I am going with Kate also I would like to be friends with her.

  200. This is a tough one – I will go with Roman because – of course – he lives with scary things and would be fun to talk to ( but I would also love to have time with Caldenia)

  201. Definitely Roman — because he’s the Black Volhv, for his fighting prowess and staff, because he’s Roman (fanning myself)

  205. Isadau! Her surly no nonsense attitude would come in handy and I can work some magic on gruff personalities. We’d be a solid FMC duo…as long as she didn’t need a nap!

  206. How do I pick one?! … I’d choose Luther, though. He’s brilliant, delightfully snarky, and a mage. Say less!

  208. Got to be Kate; threats real, magic, and imaginary would be handled with extreme prejudice, and after you could hit the food trucks.

  215. Is the haunted house Gertrude Hunt? I want Orro to be there to make a fabulous Sunday brunch. I guess I’m thinking of a relaxing weekend at a luxury Bed & Breakfast moreso than a haunted house.

  217. I didn’t even have to give this a second thought- Kate is my obvious choice. Her series was the first of Ilona Andrews books i fell in love with.

  218. I would bring Dr. Luther Dillon, from the Kate Daniels world. 🙂 I think a wizard and scientist would be perfect for a haunted house.

  219. I’d choose Kate! I feel like she could fight her way through anything and her momma energy makes her extra powerful

  220. Such a hard choice, would spend a weekend with many of the characters! I think I’ll have to go with Alessandro. Just finished Ruby Fever and I want another weekend with him.

  225. I think the person I’d choose is Roman. He’s not going to be spooked by anything. He’s very good at what he does and I think he’d be fun.

  226. I would want Sushi to be my companion.
    She’s fierce and would warn me if anything approached.
    If I had to pick a human, it would be Curran. one roar from him and all the haunting ghosties and goblins would disappear. No more haunted house.

  228. Roman has to be the chosen one! He would without doubt have any of the haunting entities or the Haunted House itself either serving us or entertaining us for the night.

  230. Staying in a haunted house? Roman is the man for the job. Not because he works for Chernobog, but his stories will be epic to listen to and he likes cookies. What better diversion from your nervous willies than to eat cookies with a man who has seriously cool stories to tell. Bonus points if he brings any of his “little friends” (I will assume they might come so will add that to the amount of snacks required).
    Rum infused hot cocoa all around!

  232. Shana please! I eat to try all of her tasty treats. And if things get crazy she’s a mercenary to boot.

  237. I WILL BRING ANY OF THE MEN FROM MAGIIE, THE UNDYING – easy on the eyes, good company for….whatever, sharp weapon for defense… Good times will be had by all!

  238. I would take Curran because he’s quick thinking and mostly fearless, except when it comes to Kate.

  239. I’d bring Roman. He’d be good company, and if there were malicious entities… he’s belived by evil things.

    and I am in the US. That is a beautiful book.

  243. My Haunted House companion would have to be Abraham Levin aka Bug.🪲

    I need him to hook up his surveillance gadgets so I have footage of all the hijinks and spookiness to share with BDH 🙂

    I will protect him in a salt circle, provide spicy food, antacids and meds when he exceeds his screen time.

  249. Solentine is my pick to go with me to spend the weekend in a haunted house. Solentine is powerful, and if you belong to him, he protects you—even from yourself. I’d probably need that in a haunted house.

  250. I would bring Conlon who would have sooo much fun at a haunted house. We would wear costumes and laugh at the silly scary ghosts, then bob for apples, and go trick or treating.

  251. Roman, of course. Helpful, sarcastic, with a line to the Lord of Darkness? He’ll make friends with any evil ghouls and we’ll make it out with treasure.

  253. Haunted house? Definitely Dali Harimau, we made it through the first one, she’ll keep me alive through this one!

  255. Kate or Ada? Ada or Kate? Arghhh! If i can’t have them both I’ll stick with the one that brung me. Kate all the way!

  258. Definitely Dina and her broom because she’d kill it for defense AND company. Beast would be a great +1.

  266. Its hard to choose between Sean and Roman as they are equally knowledgeable, protective and masters of their craft. But I think Arland so I could get him drunk on coffee and watch him run naked through the house.

  267. I have a special place in my heart for Ada, who wasn’t supposed to be exposed to any danger or combat, but met the challenge when it came. With her new talent, I could just stand back and enjoy my haunted house visit.

  269. Kate and I will be going to the haunted house. she can stabby, stabby, anything that gets in our way.

  271. I’m a total wimp about haunted houses, but I think I’d be so terrified of Caldenia that I’d forget where i was

  272. Andrea because she is the best friend of all best friends. She can shoot anything and apparently has the face of someone that wants to hear your life story. I bet she has some tea on people.

  273. I’d go with Dali- there’s a pretty good chance she can purify it. My usual favorites would have a harder time with a non-corporeal problem.

  274. Hugh, cuz he could heal me if I am hurt, he is a battler, and I could tease him about his moat.

  275. Ooohhh, I’m torn between Arabella (who feels like she’d be my favorite niece) and Adaline (who I totally want to include in my BFF tribe!)

  282. I have a tiny black and white Shih Tzu who is most loyal with a big attitude in a small package, so I have to choose Beast. She’s like my own companion — just cranked to 11. 😂

    I just love her. ❤️

  284. I’d have to go with Mad Rogan – he could stop any poltergeist’s shenanigans the second things go flying. Even with the risk of pranked with his phantom hands trick, lol.

  287. Sean Evans it is. After the way he reassured the Oond at the end of ‘Sweep of the Heart’, he sold me on his abilities as the best Bodyguard in existence. I could also chat about all the interesting people will visit Gertrude Hunt and their shenanigans.

  288. i would want to bring Andrea because I know her shots never miss. She is also one of my favorite characters <3

  289. I think I would pick Maude, from the Innkeepers series. She can keep up with and fit in with a planet of vampires, even though she is human. She is fearless unless her daughter is involved then all bets are off and her fear guides her to protect her child. And, if worse comes to worse, she has Dina, Sean, and Arland on speed dial (all of which are as formidable as Maude). Second option: Sean Evans. He has super senses and controlled brute strength. And honestly, if someone managed to convince me to go into a haunted house in the first place, I would need someone around who isn’t afraid to smack me (proverbially) around to keep me from panicking. Maude is calm, level-headed and able to analyze a room in seconds.

  292. Hauted house…hmm. I would go with Elara. She is scarier than anything in the house and we could binge watch baking shows.

  298. I would bring Clover— she is very brave and would help me feel brave too! Plus, she has a lot of great skills to help a weekend run smoothly.

  299. A haunted house? Definitely Solentine Dagarra – dangerous, whipsmart and loyal. Would be fun to see what he does with Jumpstart & ghosts thrown at him…

  300. I would bring Roman! I love haunted houses and we would laugh and have shenanigans all through the place. 🙂

  303. Kate Kate and forever Kate! She can be scary and funny! Would be fun to hang in the haunted house with her 😊

  305. I would bring Adaline to the haunted house! If the haunters become a problem, her survival skills are top notch, and she is compassionate enough to not leave me behind.

  306. Depends on who/what is haunting. A Casper the Friendly Ghost type. Then someone fun….Gaston will do. Haunted by dark and scary…Michael from the House of Records will do,

  307. I would choose Meli from Silent Blade. She could protect me and I hope she would make the passion cones for me. I always thought those sounded delicious and I am not a baker myself.

  308. My girl Clover, can do anything with her and beside if I have some crazy idea she would probably tell me its crazy and will still do it with me. It’s only a haunted house not like a murderer lives there right??

  312. Every time I think about this question, I pick someone new, lol. I’m leaning towards Roman because dealing with a haunted house seems to be right up his (dark and extremely sketchy looking) alley, but I reserve the right to change my mind several more times before the giveaway ends.

  313. Roman is my choice. Not only does he have the magic to keep me safe, but he’s also brilliant company.

  314. so many good choices it’s very hard to choose… but I think Kaldar Mar (from the edge) he’s got a sly sense of humor that would keep me from completely freaking out, he’s an excellent fighter, and as a bit of a thief I feel like he’d find out if there were shenanigans going on and turn the tables.

  316. Definitely Kate. she knows all the oogie-boogie bad guys and how to defeat them, or befriend them.

  322. Kate. I can learn how to weild a sword and all sorts of magic history while being properly defended.

  324. I would bring Roman. I think he could handle anything that comes at us in a haunted house and he would also keep me entertained.

  325. Absolutely love Ada, but for this excursion, I think Leon would be a blast (literally)!

    Sarcasm, excitement and total gloom are perfect for a haunted house weekend.
    Bonus -shooting skills.

    Maybe Arabella would tag along and squash things.

  326. I would bring the First Scholar of the Koo-Ko because philosophical intergalactic space chickens would debate any spooks into the ground and preoccupy them while I quietly exit. Granted, the space chickens might also lose his mind in fright, but the image of him debating a mummy over whether his wraps should be made of linen versus some superior space cloth has me chuckling.

  329. Dina. She would be calm and a good conversationalist. I would love to hear about her off world travels as a distraction.

  330. My first thought was Kate, but I think since it’s a haunted house and he is beloved by evil things, I’d have to go with Roman!

  332. Assuming the haunted house is not dangerous and serious protection is not necessary, I would bring Grandma Frida. She seems like a hilarious and fun person to chat with while running through a haunted house.

  333. I can’t quite believe I’m saying this… Victoria Tremaine!
    We would be safe as houses.
    I do understand she will spend any downtime schooling me in my many (many) flaws. And if I can only get her telling stories, it will be well worth it.

  338. For a full weekend in a haunted house? That’s easy. I want Ramond vi Everard. Couple of reasons: number one, both physically and magically he would be outstanding protection. That’s been proven. In addition, he has shown that he would be wonderful company. Both as himself, and when he was pretending to be Reynald, he was personable, funny, and engaging. At the end of the day it won’t matter if he is being manipulative, or if he has ulterior motives, what matters is getting through the weekend healthy and entertained. Everard is absolutely my pick.

  340. Kate. She’d know all the details about whatever creatures we’d run into, and would likely know their weaknesses, and how to defeat them/stay alive. That woman has an encyclopedic knowledge of weird and random creatures lol. Plus she could go stabby stabby with her sword if we were in danger.

  341. I would certainly bring Kate, just so she could explain the lore and origin of every supernatural being we encounter!

  343. Olasard, Ripper of Souls, obviously. Cats can see spirits and are powerful guardians, so nothing to be afraid of with him on the job. Plus – purring. What more could you want?

  344. I’ll take Solentine! I’ve no doubt he could cut anyone down and I’d want to hear all his insane spy stories.

  346. Oreo of course! Not sure if this meets the spirit of the question, but would love to have him cook/create for me.

  347. I would bring Roman, he’s easygoing, knows all types of “evil”, and would adopt half of the ghosts for his menagerie.

  350. Roman is an obvious choice but I’m tapping in with Elara for this one!! It would be a plus if she brought Hugh.

  351. Dina! The woman who masterfully runs Gertrude Hunt with all its craziness can handle a measly haunted house haha

  352. Who else but Kate Daniels😂 She will kick butt and bake something tasty while keeping us entertained with all the shenanigans going on.

  353. Orro, because a) nobody could sneak up behind us and b) who cares about nighttime ghosts when there are Eggs 3 Ways to look forward to the next morning?

  355. First time posting on a blog. Ready to hold a book in my hands though. Fingers crossed to win…

  356. I’d bring Arvel! He’s a good conversation partner, a sturdy body to hide behind, and wouldn’t have any trouble hauling me out of there when I inevitably get hit with fear paralysis.

    He also canonically glows in the dark.

  358. Oh gosh if I could only pick one I think I would have to pick Julie. I think she would have the right sense of humor to deal with a haunted house with me.

  362. Ramond – not only is he a master swordsman, his nice broad shoulders would be great to hide behind!

  363. Ada would be my choice. Not only does she carry unparalleled knowledge of species and the usefulness of materials around us, she is a surviver, and I connect with where she is in her life.

  364. I would like to go through a haunted house with Dina. If anyone understood a traumatized house it would be her.

  365. I believe I say this for everyone when I say the Sun Margrave is the perfect line of defense for a haunted house. I’m sure most would want Reynold but think about it, we don’t get to see much of the sun margrave’s personality durning the high court session and what better way to see what’s he’s like up close and personal in a haunted house? I think it will be fun to see and experience, especially if the house was haunted by an actual ghost and not for decoration. Plus the sun margrave is super cool and who wouldn’t want a cool guy protecting them in a haunted house?

  366. So many choices but first name that popped in to my head was Ascanio. I might eventually regret that choice but I think he would help keep me safe and entertained.

  367. I have only read This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me! I hope that is ok!! If I was going to a haunted house weekend I would probably pick Will, a strong young mercenary is what I need because I am a scaredy cat. But also………lowkey Isadau because obviously!!! I hope it is a nice bed and breakfast place that is only lightly haunted tho.

  368. Andrea because she’s a badass but also we could spend time talking about our favorite romance novels!

  369. I would definitely take Kate Daniels…she has a great track record for staying alive in crazy situations!

  371. Bear! I must take Bear with me–I’ll snuggle the fuzzy muffin until all the ghouls go away from pure fluffiness (and potentially fear of the monstrously large dog, but potato patato)

  376. I would pick Dali. She is used to dealing with the supernatural and her white tiger would come in handy if it turned out the culprit was human based instead.

  377. Definitely Hugh! The man is scarier than anything in that haunted house. The ghosts and ghouls would be running scared. Lol

  379. Kate. This is a haunted house – she’d know exactly what was coming in and how to defeat it with magic or sword. She’s licensed to bodyguard. And we’d have a great time hanging out.

  381. I’d bring Roman. I’m not a big fan of straight horror or jump scares, but he’d make friends with all the evil things lurking in the house and probably make me laugh while doing it.

  382. Is it okay to pick from this book? I just finished it and for sure would choose Everard vi Ramond.

  385. I’d pick Dinah! She could probably connect with the house and make the ghosts happy. Or banish them.

  386. Roman would be too fun in a haunted house! And his witty commentary would keep me from getting too scared.

  389. Alessandro Sagredo, just because. My husband said Adaline would be a better choice, but I’m sticking with Alessandro.

  392. Oooo, that’s a tough one! My first response was Kate of course, she is the best protector and knows so much obscure stuff. But then I thought about it and I have to go with Dina, I think she is better equipped for ghost stuff. Ghosts are more about energy and emotion, those things aren’t really fought with a sword, so… Dina.

  393. I would bring Alessandro! So hard to choose but I think he would provide the best overall protection regardless of kind of ghoulie, and he’d be fun to spend time with.

  394. I think my choice would be Luther Dillion because he would want to explore! And could tell me if there was anything too weird around.

  396. I’m choosing Elara because her powers frighten me and I want her on my side. But, more importantly, we can bake Halloween treats together and gossip about castle life.

  398. I’m taking the First Scholar, he’d help me stay rational and reason any ghosts into the ether…or we’d learn their reason for existing. Either way, it would be educational.

  400. Conlan—hoping for a 3-for-1 special with Kate and Curran joining! Won’t be bored and probably won’t die.

  401. My knee jerk reaction would be to take Kate, so I’m going with her. I’m a super scaredy cat and she can shove me into a blood ward whilst burning the house do- I mean, peacefully sending the ghosts to their final rest. Trick or treating in Houston is awesome, btw.

  403. Julie, adult Julie has come into her own & we of the BDH do not know her full potential. She’s seen things we never have, and is still pushing forward.

  405. Roman! He’s funny and talkative so we wouldn’t be bored but he also has powerful magic just in case we need protection!

  412. Alessandro because unlimited weapon supply, and if things go really well I’d be protected in another way too.

  414. First-time Hoarder, long-time reader.
    I finished TKWKM then turned back to the scene where Maggie met Reynald to see how everything fit. Then I kept rereading from there. I’m on my third read now, basically skimming and soaking in my favorite scenes. The prize of this giveaway sucked me into the whirlwind of The Hoarde!

    There are so many possible choices. Maggie would be one, because she wouldn’t die… but I still could, so I moved on. Mad Rogan is always a powerful choice, but would telekinesis work against a ghost? I don’t think so. George Camarine can resurrect the dead (very appropriate for a haunted house), but it would only create more scary things. Roman is very tempting. He could interact with all the spooky things without blinking an eye. But would I want to sit around all night hearing him complain about his witch and vohle relatives making it impossible to have an evening of peace.

    When all was said and done, I decided on Dina the Innkeeper who could control the haunted house and expel any ghost or other scary being to the orange oceans of Karhari (sure the portal wouldn’t exist in the haunted house, but I believe she could pull it off). Plus, stories of her various guests’ hijinxs would be endlessly entertaining!

  416. I’m bringing Kate Daniels as my buddy, no question! True, she’s more stabby and ghosts are pretty un-stabby but if there are vampires she’s going to have the advantage.

  418. I’d bring Nevada – I think we would get along great (oldest sibling energy) and, as a certified wuss, I’d rely on her to calmly tell me nothing is real (and she could shoot anything that was)!

  419. I can’t tell if my comment went through… it said my connection was unstable. My bad if this is a repeat.
    I would have to bring Kate Daniels! I’m re-reading KD right now and she is just the most epic series lead EVER. Her sword would keep us both alive and her snark would keep it from getting too scary in there.

  420. I’m going with the OG, Kate Daniels. She’ll know what almost everything is and bring a weapon to deal with it.

  422. If this isn’t too late, I would use count Segreto because he can negate others magic. He will not be Sue by Mental ages and he has awesome physical martial arts skills and it would be fun to have him keep changing personas as needed while keeping me company.🥰😊

  423. This might be the hardest decision I have had to make all day lol. I’m going with my fellow Texas girlie Dina. The plan: become best friends and a frequent inn visitor.

  424. Arabella, for sure. I would see what costume she’d choose to wear, I could teach her the witch’s dance and pumpkin dance (I’d bring tunes and snacks) and I could find out what she’s up to now. She’s young enough to enjoy this stuff, and not afraid off much.

  425. I would bring Matilda. She can speak to scary spiders and other creepy crawlies. For anything larger we need to scare away, we’ll have Bunny.

  426. I’d take Caldenia. She knows a lot, can be chatty and it would be interesting to see what her defenses are, besides sharp teeth!!!

  429. Roman, expert and tamer of all things dark and dangerous while still projecting whimsy when needed.

  430. Dina – she’s used to multiverse hopping/hoppers, unusual guests & requests, and considerate. The any sufficiently advanced science is seen as magic mindset is also helpful for those (me) not good with horror/haunting 😉

  432. Dina! An Inn Keeper would be able to corral the spooky scary inhabitants and she’d give the place a magical make over

  435. I just want to hang out with Clover! I guess we are going to become besties in a haunted house…

  439. If I’m not too late, I’d pick Julie/Aurelia. Very strong and very knowledgeable, she literally is going up against a god, and would have so much historical knowledge after most of a decade as a princess of Shinar with Erra. She would be a fascinating conversationalist

  440. I’d pick Catalina; between her siren scream and skill with a blade she could take care of anything scary.

  441. If it’s not too late…Honestly, I’d take Aunt B. Who better to spend any holiday with than a lady who gives off badass grandma vibes? She’d be totally fun to hang out with (assuming I’m on her good side,of course), and she wouldn’t stand for any nonsense from the ghosts.

  442. Orro. We’d hole up in the kitchen (with all the sharp knives for defense!) and cook and eat the weekend away. Yum!

  448. After much consideration and bouncing between the many powerful and fascinating characters, I would have to go with Dina. It is a house, of course, and she is powerful there. Maybe not as powerful as she is in her inn, but still. And she would have many fascinating stories we could talk about.

  449. Haunted house? Has to be Kate – she has magic, she swings a sword, used to bodyguard duty, and most importantly she has a reference for just about everything under the sun, so she’ll tell you exactly what you need to do to survive.

  450. It has to be Curran for me. I must have read Curran POV 50+ times. I’m obsessed with what’s in his head.

  452. So many great choices. My husband immediately said Sushi, but I’m thinking Curran. Or Kate. Either would b awesome in defense. Sushi would b helpful if u like fish, which I don’t, but Sushi prob is cuddlier. Husband has read Maggie1 2-3 times but only the first book of Kate Daniels. And The Inheritance, plus just finished Inn1. I think he considers Sushi an honorary cat. Whereas Curran is an actual cat.

  454. I pick Luther, because we are both scientists and we would both be skeptical and want to understand how everything works.

  455. Dina! And hopefully we can hang out in a less spooky house to recover after… what’s that you say? You have an inn?! Lead on!

  456. Mad Rogan.
    The Butcher of Merida.
    Huracan.
    The Scourge of Mexico
    ***fans self***

    Arabella would be a close second!

  458. Dina always holds a special place in my heart and I feel like she would be great with ghosts and haunted houses!

  462. Roman, because who’d be better equipped to deal with any supernatural evils? Also, I think it would be more fun to practice my Russian with him than Duolingo.