The HBO Store has released a new line of fragrance and beauty products inspired by True Blood. The line is called Forsaken and includes perfumes, candles, and other items that tie into the hit television series. Some of our favorites include:

• True Blood Forsaken eau de parfum in a dramatic bottle inspired by “vampire fashion.” 2 ruby red beads drop down the glass bottle to resemble blood dripping down the glass (among the fragrance notes are blood orange and dark blackberry)
• True Blood DL&CO Candle and Diffuser Gift Set in the same Forsaken scent but perfect for gift giving
• True Blood Deborah Lippman Forsaken Lip & Nail Set (pictured above). Includes nail color “Let It Bleed” and lip color “Bite Me”

In addition to the products, HBO is running a Halloween special right now where you can get Free fang bite tattoos on all True Blood orders over $45 when you use code TBGWP.

Have you tried the new Forsaken collection from HBO? Do you know anyone it would be perfect for?

If you just can’t get enough of Sookie Stackhouse, True Blood, Ben Temps, and all of the creatures that reside there, the new True Blood Cookbook is probably for you. Titled True Blood: Eats, Drinks, and Bites from Bon Temps, the book will feature 85 authentic bayou country recipes and 150-plus photos from the series. Plus, see the menus for Fangtasia and Merlotte’s Bar and Grill. The recipes are perfect for Halloween, True Blood watching parties, or gifts for True Blood fans.

What kinds of recipes can you expect to find? Here are some that we are most excited about:

• Bon Temps Bloody Mary
• Sookie’s What a Fried Chicken
• Up-in-Arms Biscuits and Gravy

You can pre-order the cookbook from Amazon now and expect a September 5 release.

I have to admit that I wasn’t incredibly excited about the latest installment in the Sookie Stackhouse Novels, Deadlocked, being released. I had read part of it free online, but I have been growing a little tired of the Sookie Stackhouse books as the series goes longer and continues to bring in more characters and different types of beings. I didn’t have high expectations for book 12. Let me go on record as saying that I was wrong.

This book took me back to the early Sookie Stackhouse novels where the story moved quickly and held my attention. I love that Charlaine Harris is starting to tie up loose ends. It’s nice to see resolutions coming together for some of the different plotlines (like the fae). I can also see the entire series moving to its conclusion, although I have absolutely no idea which way it is going to go! Bill was better in this book (he seemed really wimpy for me for quite a few books), and Eric was back to being cold and calculating. It’s almost as if he “played house” for about 8 books but is now going back to his true nature.

My one and only complaint about this book is that there was not enough sex! I wasn’t expecting it to be like 50 Shades of Grey, but I am accustomed to at least 1 or 2 hot scenes. Even one would have made me happy. But I completely understand that it didn’t fit into the plot, and that is more important. But please, Charlaine, can we maybe just have one “make up” sex scene in Book 13?? No matter who Sookie ends up with!

I’m so happy to see the series going strong again and I have a feeling that although it will be nice to have a wrapped up conclusion to everything in Book 13, I’ll miss Sookie and her gang of misfits.

If you just cannot wait until June 10 to get a peak at the next season of HBO’s True Blood, you are in luck! A brand new trailer is out for the new season and it definitely looks like a lot more of what we have come to expect of the show–drama, blood, action, and sex!

Here are just a few things that we picked up:

• Sookie and Alcide might finally be getting together
• Chris Meloni will be a new powerful vampire
• Bill and Eric are working together
• Debbie is gone

What else do you pick up from the trailer below? What are you most excited about this season?

The 12th book in the Sookie Stackhouse series, Deadlocked, is set to be released May 1, 2012. You can pre-order it now through Amazon and it is eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping.

Can’t wait to read more about it? You can read the second chapter free on Charlaine Harris’ website! (Spoiler: Most of it is about the fae)

Deadlocked: Chapter Two

Shop HBO has put together a pretty cool True Blood Halloween Guide for all of your Halloween needs from apparel to accessories to decor. What are some of our favorites?

Tru Blood Beverage Light Set

Tru Blood Drink Set with bottles, bottle opener, and pint glasses

True Blood Lip Tint

True Blood Fangtasia Shirt

Visit Shop HBO to view their entire True Blood Halloween collection. Or check out our ideas for a Sookie Stackhouse costume.

The Sookie Stackhouse Companion is set to go on sale next week and we found a great discounted price! The book is retailed at $30.00 but you can get it on Amazon right now as a pre-order for $16.12. If you are lucky enough to have Amazon Prime, you can get it shipped for free.

If you haven’t heard about the book yet, it is a great companion to the entire Sookie Stackhouse Mysteries series including a new novella, Bon Temps recipes, character guides, and an interview with Alan Ball, the director of True Blood.

Order the Sookie Stackhouse Companion today!

If you are looking for the ultimate accessory for your Sookie Stackhouse costume, you need the Wrap Around Pony available at Vogue Wigs. It’s the perfect length to get the look of Sookie’s hair. You can either get one in your own color to make it match your hair or go with the lighter blonde version to make it look just like hers.

Watch the video below to see how easy the ponytail wrap clips into and integrates with your own hair. It only takes about a minute and you can instantly transform your look to be the perfect Sookie this Halloween.

From now through August 16, you can save 20% on True Blood items at the HBO Store online with coupon code CON20TBAFF.

Whether you are looking for True Blood beverages, shirts, makeup, collectibles, drinkware, or other fan merchandise, the HBO Shop is your source for official True Blood merchandise. They even have some shirts and aprons that would make a perfect Sookie costume for Halloween.

Check out the True Blood collection and don’t forget to use CON20TBAFF when you check out. But hurry because the coupon ends soon!

If you just can’t get enough True Blood, you need to check out the new True Blood makeup from Tarte. It’s limited edition and you can only get it through select stores. Our favorite is Sephora because of their free shipping on $50 and free samples with every order. Here are the 3 items you can currently get:

Tarte for True Blood™ Limited-Edition Palette ($331 Value) Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition Palette

Tarte for True Blood™ Limited-Edition Natural Cheek Stain Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition Natural Cheek Stain

Tarte for True Blood™ Limited-Edition LipSurgence™ Natural Lip Tint Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition LipSurgence Natural Lip Tint

The Tarte for True Blood Limited Edition-Palette is by far the best deal. It includes 17 eye shadows, True Blood™ EmphasEYES Aqua-Gel Eyeliner in Black, True Blood™ Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara in Black, and True Blood™ Lifted Natural Eye Primer.

Click on any of the images above for more information or visit Sephora.com and search for “True Blood.”