Thursday, November 14, 2013

Idolizing In: Darkness Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 201; Kindle Edition - File Size: 2006 KB | Expected Release Date: November 3, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: NetGalley

"Darkness Awakened" [Darkness Series, Book 1] by Katie Reus (aka Savannah Stuart)

My Book Summary : Seventeen years ago, Finn and Lyra shared a passionate love affair that got cut short when Finn's uncle started to learn about their relationship so, to protect Lyra, Finn broke up with her and broke her heart. However, since they are "enemies," with Finn being a werewolf and Lyra being a blood-born vampire, there wasn't much hope of their relationship working out between them to begin with.

Now, Lyra is back in Finn's life needing his help to save her--actually their--daughter from being kidnapped. Even with secrets and old/new wounds between them, they find that their passion and love for each other hasn't changed but will being allies be enough to save their daughter before it's too late?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! This fast-paced, action-packed, paranormal romance is one that will hold your attention and wish you could keep on reading even past the ending!!

Finn and Lyra are an unstoppable duo! They also, complete each other in a way that even though they've been separated for about seventeen years their relationship quickly picks up where they left off. It was fun to read about how Finn's pack would accept Lyra and how Lyra was able to hold her own against, almost, everything that came her way. In addition, I also enjoyed reading about this unique world that Ms. Reus created, along with its secondary characters. =0)

I can't wait to see where this series will take us next, and I'm hoping more information about Drake's background will come soon!

I recommend this novel to anyone who are fans of this author, who like paranormal romances, and to those who like stories involving werewolves and vampires!

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Claiming His Mate

Author's Novel Extras : Darkness Awakened - Overview & Excerpt | Cover Reveal - Darkness Awakened! | Darkness Awakened - Facebook release celebration! | Share & Win Giveaway! 99 Cent SALE release week! #DarknessAwakened | Giving away books on Goodreads!

Book Teaser(s) :
As Lyra strode across the tiled floor, the swinging door opened and three she-wolves walked in. They all regarded her in surprise. Immediately the tallest of them, a blonde, lean, beautiful wolf narrowed her gaze. She crossed her arms over her chest and remained standing in front of the door. The other two; a redhead and a brunette who could compete for Miss Universe and win, both stepped to the side as if they didn't want to get in the middle of anything.
She didn't have time for bullshit. Keeping her eyes pinned to the she-wolf---because adverting her gaze would be a clear sign of submission to a female like this---she sidestepped the female.
The wolf moved lightening fast, remaining in front of her. "I don't care if you're fucking Finn, we'll never accept a vampire for an Alpha female."
Yeah, Lyra already knew that. She also knew that no amount of talking would get it through this female's head that she wasn't planning to make a move as head Alpha female. Once Finn knew the truth, the tiny dream of leading by his side that she'd buried impossibly deep, would completely disappear. It would never happen.
"Move," she ordered.
"No."
Moving with a vampiric speed borne of her blood line and the shot of power she'd just received from Finn, she punched right through the woman's chest and grabbed her heart. The room went deathly silent and the blonde stared at her with wide eyes, her mouth open and gasping from the raw pain that had finally caught up to her nerve endings.
This wouldn't kill her, but it would hurt like nothing else. "If you want to challenge me later, go for it. Right now I don't have time for this crap." ~ within Chapter 8
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Katie, then please check out her website.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Blog Tour - Idolizing In: Beloved by Robin Lee Hatcher | Review & Giveaway

For the next few days I'm turning my blog over to Robin Lee Hatcher, with a review of "Beloved!!"

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- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 284; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1328 KB; Library Binding, Large Print - Pages: 500 | Expected Release Date: September 24, 2013 | Publisher: Zondervan | Obtained: Litfuse Publicity Group

"Beloved" [Where the Heart Lives Series, Book 3] by Robin Lee Hatcher

My Book Summary : When Diana was a naive teenager, at 18-years-old, she met and became instantly infatuated with Tyson--the 25-year-old son of a wealthy mine owner--who swept her off her feet, got her into a quick marriage, and then after a few months he abandoned her because of his father. Now after seven years apart and thinking that Tyson has been dead during the last two, Diana is about to announce her engagement to another man (someone she likes but doesn't love) when Tyson sweeps back into her life, alive and well, and wanting to make amends between them...

...along with wanting her to help out with his political campaign.

After coming to an agreement between them, Diana and Tyson living together for six months for his campaign then parting amicably unless Tyson can win her back for good, they find that they both have changed in ways that neither expected and both admire. However, will the changes between them be enough to keep them together and ignite their hearts or will they find they both aren't able to get over their pasts?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! This fast paced, heart wrenching, historical romance is one that I had a hard time putting down I liked it so much! All of the characters have so much dimension and emotional growth to them throughout this novel that it was hard not to like each of them in some way, well except for Brook of course. With the way this novel is laid out, I believe Diana and Tyson needed their time apart to grow and become the wonderful people they turned out to be, since when they both first got together they weren't a good match up because of how they both were hoping for different things. Tyson and Diana balance each other out in ways that are so sweet and entertaining as they find ways to bring their lives together. In addition, I really liked how everything is wrapped up in the end!

I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys historical romances!

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Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: BELOVED (Sept 2013) | Beloved - Overview | Beloved - Excerpt | One Step Closer | Meet Diana from Beloved | Countdown to the Release of BELOVED | Story Settings | Meet Tyson from BELOVED | christian fiction wednesday 08-07-13 | win an ipad mini in the beloved contest | falling in love all over again

Author's Series Extras : Pinterest: BETRAYAL (Nov 2012) | Where the Heart Lives Series - Overview | Belonging - Overview | Betrayal - Overview | Belonging - Overview

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Book Teaser(s) :
"He should be put out of his misery, ma'am."
"No!" Ned cried. "You're not gonna shoot him. Miss Diana ain't gonna let you do that."
"Ned," she answered quickly, "we'll have to do what's best for the animal."
The boy's eyes narrowed. "You didn't shoot me when I was hurt."
"Of course not. It's not the same thing."
"Who says?"
"Ned---"
"I ain't gonna let you do it." The defiant look disappeared replaced by tears in his eyes. "He's a good dog. Not his fault he's sick."
Diana drew a deep breath before looking at the groom again. "Send for the veterinary surgeon, Mr. Romano. And let's make the dog as comfortable as we can until he gets here."
"Yes, ma'am."
The stable boy was dispatched for the animal doctor, and Claude Romano moved the ailing canine into an empty stall, placing him on a bed of straw covered with a horse blanket. Ned didn't let anything or anyone keep him too far from the dog.
Lord, please don't let Dog die. Please let him live. I know there are greater problems in the world, but this matters so much to Ned.
"Diana?"
She turned around at the sound of Tyson's voice, unreasonably glad he'd returned.
"Upchurch said there was some sort of problem down at the stables."
"Not a problem, really." She stepped out of the stall and drew her husband a short distance from the opening. "Ned's dog is sick. We've sent for the veterinary surgeon."
"Ned's dog?"
"Yes."
"I didn't know he had a dog."
A full explanation seemed too complicated now, so she shrugged as she looked toward the stall again.
"I suppose it's going to end up living in the house too," Tyson said under his breath.
She heard him . . . and couldn't keep from smiling. ~ within Chapter 15
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Robin Lee, then please check out her website.



About the Author :

Best-selling novelist Robin Lee Hatcher is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. She discovered her vocation after many years of reading everything she could put her hands on, including the backs of cereal boxes and ketchup bottles. Winner of the Christy, the RITA, the Carol, the Inspirational Reader’s Choice, and many other awards, Robin is also a recipient of the prestigious RWA Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the author of 70 novels and novellas with over five million copies in print.

Robin enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, reading books that make her cry, and watching romantic movies. Her main hobby (when time allows) is knitting, and she has a special love for making prayer shawls. A mother and grandmother, Robin and her husband make their home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with Poppet, the high-maintenance Papillon, and Princess Pinky, the DC (demon cat).




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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Feasted On: Starved For Love by Annie Nicholas

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 326 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: September 17, 2012 | Publisher: Carina Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Starved For Love" by Annie Nicholas

My Book Summary : Pia is an unusual succubus, instead of being like her older sisters who enjoy the hunt of finding a man to feed on; she likes to have suitors (an old fashioned practice) so she could have one-on-one relationships with them without loosing her heart. Since all Pia has ever wanted is to have a loving relationship like her Dad and Moms' share, but that dream has been a hard one to accomplish and will soon be tested to see if it's even possible...

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! This is a fun and compelling novel about a succubus finding her one true match, yet only if he will allow himself to give his heart to her...

Val & Pia are an intense couple whose world-win relationship was one that everyone wishes they could have, in some way. They are drawn to each other in more ways then one and it takes a lot for things to come between them, even though Pia's old anxieties and Val's wives try too.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! I was especially intrigued with how the dynamics worked in Pia's love-triangle-ish society and in doing so I fell in love with her two lead suitors Sin and Cooper!! In addition, Pia's family and her intense relationship with Valerio (Val) made this novel one to remember! Therefore, I hope that if Ms. Nicholas doesn't continue on with the story between Pia & Val then I hope that she'll write about one of the secondary characters in this novel since some things were left open-ended enough that I just want to read more!! However, because some storylines, especially the ones between Val & Pia, were too open-ended I gave this novel a lower rating then I would have originally planned, as this novel doesn't feel finished.

Overall, I recommend it to those who are a fan of Ms. Nicholas and/or those who like paranormal erotica romance!

- On a side note -
Okay, I'm not trying to sound mean because I love the show and respect the relationship the Brown Family has made for themselves, but every time Pia would mention her mothers' or talked about sister wives I could not help but think of their show, TLC's Sister Wives. =0)

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Alpha | Omegas In Love

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013

Author's Novel Extras : Starved For Love - Overview & Excerpt | New Book Coming Soon | Lucky 7 | Starved for Love | A Midsummers Night's Dream-Man Blog Hop | Pia and Sin | Starved for Love

Book Teaser(s) :
Shaking the excess water from my hair, I tried to poof some life back into my signature curls. They sagged on my forehead. Sighing at my reflection, I hung my head. Nothing was sadder than a disheveled, horny succubus.
The doors slid open and a large pair of bare feet stepped into my view. A finger slipped under my chin and raised my gaze. Zur-Sin, ancient vampire warrior, stared at me with his stern dark eyes. Dressed in only a pair of black silk pajama bottoms, he looked good enough to eat. He brushed my curls from my face and frowned. "You have much to learn about the art of seduction." ~ within Chapter 1
He folded his cell phone. "Well, that went better than I expected."
I stopped. "What did?"
"Your lunch." He grinned and slipped his arms around me. "You're still wearing your skin, divorces have not been filed, and everyone is still attending the banquet."
"I think we had different expectations." I leaned into his embrace, crushing my face into his chest and inhaled his masculine scent, a mix of soap, sandalwood and musk. "They don't want me to marry you."
He rubbed my shoulders, digging into the knots I hadn't noticed. "They're just speed bumps, Pia. You were expecting them to welcome you with open arms and ask you to go shopping after lunch, weren't you?"
Maybe a little. A girl could have hopes. I slumped against him.
"You were." He pressed a kiss on my head and I could sense him struggling not to grin. "Didn't your mothers teach you anything?"
"Yes." I gave him a light slap on his hip. "They told me not to get eaten alive, then tossed me to the sharks, and cried swim."
He laughed out loud. ~ within Chapter 20
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Annie, then please check out her website.

Teaser Tuesdays: Twice as Hot

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"Twice as Hot" [Tales of an Extraordinary Girl Series, Book 2] by Gena Showalter

Book Teaser:
“The plan,” Rome growled.
“Not to die,” Tanner piped up helpfully.
“Leave our personal bullshit in the car and do our jobs,” Elaine added.
“Obey your every command,” Jean-Luc said, “even though you might be wrong and such arrogance could get us killed.”
Hearing his voice, I flashed back to when I’d walked into his recovery room, his dark eyes peering over at me.
“I still love you” had been the first words out of his mouth.
“I’m not going back on my word,” I’d told him, exactly as I’d told Rome. “Soon as we rid the world of Desert Roach, we’ll go on those dates.”
“I hope you’re ready to be romanced.”
I had offered him a smile, but I’m sure it hadn’t reached my eyes.
“You’re begging to die,” Rome told him now.
“Which is counter to the plan,” Tanner said.
I rubbed my temples to ward off the oncoming ache. I sat beside Rome, who was driving the car. Our relationship might be a jumbled mess right now, but I reached over and squeezed his hand. If I needed the contact, and I did, he must, too. His fingers twined with mine, holding me captive.
“Listen up, kiddies,” I said. “You all know what to do. So do it whether you like each other or not. Let’s bring our girls home. Alive, as the plan states.” ~ within Chapter 24

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Pleasure Slave | Catch A Mate | Playing With Fire | The Nymph King | Heart of Darkness : The Darkest Angel | The Stone Prince | Twice as Hot | Unraveled | Lord of the Vampires

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Spreading the Word: The Bodyguard | Contest Craze: Mini Challenge - Zombie Survival | Blog Tour - Tall, Dark, and Divine by Jenna Bennett | Interview & Giveaway

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Made the Grade: Alpha Marked Series, Book 3

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 591 KB | Release Date: October 26, 2013 | Publisher: Summerhouse Publishing | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Whitney" [Alpha Marked Series, Book 3] by Celia Kyle

My Book Summary : It's the last day of the Gathering, in which "alpha marked" human woman are summoned to attended to find out if they are "eligible" to mate with any of the single alpha male pairs as their destined mate, and by now Whitney is PISSED. She might be a triplet but while her other sisters are marked, and were recently mated in two separate couplings to the Ruling Alpha pair & The Captain of the Guard with his Lieutenant, Whitney has no marks and has no idea why she would have been chosen to attend this event. Yet, when she finally gets a chance to talk with Emmett and Levy, the Ruling Wardens, about why she is there they all find that their lives are going to change instantly in one little meeting. All because Whitney is their mate! However, since Wardens aren't supposed to have mates they are thrown into an evil plot that they never saw coming...

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this match up between Whitney, Emmett, & Levy was combustible! I loved how Whitney was able to find romance, even under the most unique of circumstances! Even though this was the first novel I read in this series, I liked how it quickly caught you up without dragging the plot at all. I really liked reading the banter between the sisters and the ways Whitney, Emmett & Levy get to know each other!

My only wish is that the ending was better. I know this author usually writes shortish novels but I'm just not sure where this series will be taken next as all of the sisters have found their mates already, and yet in this novel the story lines didn't seem all that resolved in the end. Therefore, I'm just curious as to who and where this series will be taken next, or if it will go anywhere else...?

I recommend this novella to anyone who is a fan of Ms. Kyle's as well as this series. Also, I recommend it to those who enjoy paranormal erotica romances!

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Deuces Wild

Author's Novel Extras : Whitney - Overview & Excerpt | Whitney Release Date & What I’m Working On

Author's Series Extras : Alpha Marked Series - Overview | Scarlet - Overview & Excerpt | Gabriella - Overview & Excerpt | Deuces Wild & Alpha Marked-Scarlet & Knight Protectors Update | Alpha Marked:Scarlet, Hard Knocks & Vampage! | Writing Plans! | Snippet Saturday – Scarlet #1 | Six Sentence Sunday: Gabriella

Book Teaser(s) :
They meandered, Whitney shuffling in Scarlet’s wake. At least until they were stopped by a huffing and puffing Callum.
“Misses Wickham! Misses—” She and Scarlet turned toward the approaching wolf. “Miss Wickham, Whitney, the Ruling Wardens—” He heaved in a great breath.
“You know, Callum, you really need to add some cardio to your routine. Build up that endurance. I recommend Tae Bo.”
Whitney looked to her sister with her eyebrow raised. “Really? You’re giving him workout advice? When was the last time you actually did anything other than walk to the elevator?”
Scarlet scoffed. “Duh, you’ve heard me ‘workout’ like, all the time since I mated Madden and Keller.”
“I don’t think letting them worship you sexually counts.”
Her sister rolled her eyes. “Of course it does. I get all sweaty.”
“With their sweat.”
“You know what—”
“Misses Wickham, please.”
That got Whitney’s attention. “Look at that, he said please and everything.” She smiled. “I don’t think I wanna stab you in the eye anymore. Unless you’re about to bust out with another ‘legitimate.’ Then it’s on. I will so tap dance all over your furry butt.”
Scarlet snorted. “Tap dance?”
“What?” She glared at both of them and settled on her sister. “You have Tae Bo, Gabby has P90X. I tap. There’s metal on the bottom of my shoes. They’re dangerous.” She nodded to emphasize her statement and then pointed at Callum. “You just better be thankful I never took up clogging.”
Callum did not look impressed. ~ within Chapter 1
Her glowing hand.
Her glowing, with weird lines all over it, hand.
Wait, back it up. Glowing. And the lines weren’t stripes or squiggles, but had a definite shape and pattern. They pulsed with an iridescent light, the rainbow of colors flowing along each curve. And they looked like, exactly like, her sister’s Marks.
But all over.
“What. The. Fuck?” The words were raspy, but she got them out.
“We, uh, don’t know.” Emmett’s words were timid and that snared her attention. He was a Ruling Warden, one half of the most powerful Warden Pair in North America. The werewolf didn’t have a timid bone in his body.
“We have a guess.” Hell, even Levy wasn’t sure of himself.
“And what, pray tell, is our guess,” she licked her lips and swallowed, her panic quickly overcoming any pain that lingered. “As to why I suddenly resemble a graffiti covered glow stick?” ~ within Chapter 3
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Celia, then please check out her website.
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