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Monday, November 28, 2011

Idolizing In: Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 268; Kindle Edition - File Size: 481 KB | Expected Release Date: November 15, 2011 | Publisher: Harlequin Nocturne | Obtained: NetGalley

"Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh

My Book Summary : Micah's life changed forever 20 years ago when he got thrown to the Abyss where he now lives and rules. However, he has no recollection of his past before the Abyss. So, the only woman who knows how to get him to remember and who is also the daughter of his enemy, Liliana, makes her way the the Abyss beaten-up, bruised, but plans to inform Micah of his past so he can kill her father and make Elden (Micah's home) a great place to live.

Her task will be harder then she first suspected when she meets the man/Lord Micah has become and realizes that the curse her father put on him might be harder to brake then she first thought. One thing that does help her get through to him is the friendship forms between them over the time she's there. However, will the friendship be enough once Micah remembers everything her father has done, and will they be able to get back to Elden before time runs out??

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! This is the BEST book in the series!! Micah and Liliana are stubborn, kindhearted, loyal, and a wonderful couple, which makes this book a very intriguing read!! I love the authors take on this book as it's basically Beauty and The Beast with a different background, of course, but with a unique twist where The Beast is actually the beautiful one and The Beauty is not that pretty at all (at least to everyone but The Beast).

If you have liked the other books in this series then you definitely won't be disappointed by this book!! I also recommend this series to anyone who likes reading knew takes on fairytale or Disney novels!!

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1 | Book 3

Author Book Trailer :

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Book Teaser(s) :
"My Lord."
Oh, she wanted to--- "My Lord."
"You don't mean it."
Smiling because it wasn't her imagination---he was teasing her---she finished off the bread, then dropped into a ludicrously ornate curtsy. "Oh, my lord," she simpered, fluttering her lashes. "What would you have of this poor wee maiden?"
A rusty sound, harsh and rough. Startled she looked up---and realized the Guardian of the Abyss was laughing. ~ within Chapter 6
He'd never felt such a rage of emotion. "Who did this?"
She flinched at the ice of his tone. "No one."
"You will tell me." And then he would drag the monster into the Abyss.
Her spine went rigid. "He is no one to me. Do you understand? No one."
He heard her anger, the pulsating ribbon of it threaded through with pain. "You won't speak his name."
"No." A hesitation. "Not until I need to." ~ within Chapter 13

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Nalini, then please check out her Amazon Page. To find out more about the Royal House of Shadows Series then click here.


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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

2011 100+ Reading Challenge

Okay ... here is my 2011 reading list .... will I pass 100 books read like I did in 2010?? To see what I did read last year go to: 2010 100+ Reading Challenge

Alright ... here are the books for this year ...

± means that I reread this book within this same year

    January 2011

  1. "Trinity" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 1] by Lauren Dane ±
  2. "Revelation" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 2] by Lauren Dane ±
  3. "DARK LOVER" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by J. R. Ward
  4. "Moon Called" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 1] by Patricia Briggs
  5. "Having the Frenchman's Baby" [The Brides of Bella Lucia Series, Book 1] by Rebecca Winters
  6. "Full-Time Father" by Susan Mallery
  7. "Impetuous" by Lori Foster
  8. "Kiss of Midnight" [The Midnight Breed Series, Book 1] by Lara Adrian
  9. "A Hunger Like No Other" [Immortals After Dark Series, Book 1] by Kresley Cole
  10. "Call Me Irresistible" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
  11. "LOVER ETERNAL" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 2] by J. R. Ward
  12. "Walk on the Wild Side" [The Others Series, Book 5] by Christine Warren
  13. "Strange Bedpersons" by Jennifer Crusie
  14. "Some Girls Bite" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 1] by Chloe Neill
  15. "Demon from the Dark" [Immortals After Dark Series, Book 8] by Kresley Cole

    16. February 2011

  16. "The Iron Queen" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 3] by Julie Kagawa
  17. "Noble Blood" [The Gray Court Series, Book 2] by Dana Marie Bell
  18. "Slave to Sensation" [Psy-Changelings Series, Book 1] by Nalini Singh
  19. "Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor" by Lisa Kleypas
  20. "A Table for Three" [New York Series, Book 1] by Lainey Reese ±
  21. "Friday Night Bites" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 2] by Chloe Neill
  22. "Twice Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 3] by Chloe Neill
  23. "Blood Bound" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 2] by Patricia Briggs
  24. "Moon Dance" [Vampire for Hire Series, Book 1] by J. R. Rain
  25. "Come Fly With Me" [Forrester Square Series, Book 10] by Jill Shalvis
  26. "Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght" [Orion Series, Book 1] by Cathryn Cade
  27. "The Perfect Play" [Play-by-Play Series, Book 1] by Jaci Burton
  28. "On the Edge" [The Edge Series, Book 1] by Ilona Andrews
  29. "Invincible" [Benedict Brothers Series, Book 1] by Joan Johnston
  30. "Shadowfever" [Fever Series, Book 5] by Karen Marie Moning
  31. "Shadow Fall" [Shadow Series, Book 2] by Erin Kellison
  32. "Dad By Choice" [Maitland Maternity Series, Book 1] by Marie Ferrarella

    33. March 2011

  33. "Iron Kissed" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 3] by Patricia Briggs
  34. "Bone Crossed" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 4] by Patricia Briggs
  35. "Silver Borne" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 5] by Patricia Briggs
  36. "A Midsummer Day's Dream" by Linda Lael Miller
  37. "Slow Heat" by Jill Shalvis
  38. "Baby Bombshell" by Lisa Ruff
  39. "Finding Perfect" [Fools Gold Series, Book 3] by Susan Mallery
  40. "Master of Smoke" [The Mageverse Series, Book 10] by Angela Knight
  41. "All Over You" by Sarah Mayberry
  42. "Married By Morning" [Hathaway Series, Book 4] by Lisa Kleypas
  43. "Peak Performance" [NASCAR Series, Book 1] by Helen Brenna
  44. "Racing Outside the Line" [Love Stories at 190 mph Series, Book 1] by Kimberly Montague
  45. "River Marked" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 6] by Patricia Briggs
  46. "Love in the Afternoon" [Hathaway Series, Book 5] by Lisa Kleypas

    47. April 2011

  47. "How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire" [Love at Stake Series, Book 1] by Kerrelyn Sparks
  48. "The Undead Next Door" [Love at Stake Series, Book 4] by Kerrelyn Sparks
  49. "My One and Only" by Kristan Higgins
  50. "Arctic Winds" [Alpine Woods Shifters Series, Book 1] by Sondrae Bennett
  51. "Vampires' Consort" [Magical Menages Series, Book 2] by Bonnie Dee
  52. "Stormchild" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 1] by Vivian Arend
  53. "Stormy Seduction" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 2] by Vivian Arend
  54. "Running With The Pack" [Cannon Pack Series, Book 3] by Beverly Rae
  55. "Yours, Mine and Howls" [Werewolves in Love Series, Book 2] by Kinsey W. Holley
  56. "Bear Necessities" [Halle Shifters Series, Book 1] by Dana Marie Bell
  57. "To Taste The Wine" by Fern Michaels
  58. "City of Fallen Angels" [Mortal Instruments Series, Book 4] by Cassandra Clare

    59. May 2011

  59. "Fireside" [Lakeshore Chronicles Series, Book 5] by Susan Wiggs
  60. "Having Tanner Bravo's Baby" by Christine Rimmer
  61. "Total Control" [NASCAR Series, Book 5] by Pamela Britton
  62. "The Millionaire Boss's Baby" by Maggie Cox
  63. "Just Breathe" by Susan Wiggs
  64. "Anchor" [a Northern Shifters novel] by Jorrie Spencer
  65. "The Mane Squeeze" [Pride Series, Book 4] by Shelly Laurenston
  66. "Dark Symphony" [Dark series, Book 9] by Christine Feehan
  67. "The Grand Finale" by Janet Evanovich
  68. "Silent Storm" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 3] by Vivian Arend
  69. "Dragon Bound" [The Elder Races Series, Book 1] by Thea Harrison
  70. "Ascension" [Guardians of Ascension Series, Book 1] by Caris Roane
  71. "Between the Lines" by Tammara Webber

    72. June 2011

  72. "His Eyes" by Renee Carter
  73. "Maid for Love" [The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series, Book 1] by Marie Force
  74. "Hero" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 6] by Cheryl Brooks
  75. "LOVER AWAKENED" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 3] by J. R. Ward
  76. "Blood Magic" [Wing Slayer Hunters Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lyon
  77. "Hard Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 4] by Chloe Neill
  78. "Storm Born" [Dark Swan Series, Book 1] by Richelle Mead
  79. "Primal Bonds" [Shifters Unbound Series, Book 2] by Jennifer Ashley
  80. "Awakened" [House of Night Series, Book 8] by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast
  81. "His Purrfect Mate" [Mating Heat Series, Book 2] by Laurann Dohner

    82. July 2011

  82. "Pitcher Perfect" by Devina Douglas
  83. "Pack Alpha" [Were Chronicles Series, Book 1] by Crissy Smith
  84. "Home" [Alpha Series, Book 3] by Treva Harte
  85. "Hale" [Circe's Recruits Series, Book 4] by Marie Harte
  86. "The Pregnancy Test" [NY Girlfriends Series, Book 1] by Erin McCarthy
  87. "Slippery When Wet" by Kimberly Raye
  88. "Flat-Out Sexy" [Fast Track Series, Book 1] by Erin McCarthy
  89. "Goals for a Sinner" by Lynn Shurr
  90. "Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuire
  91. "Flat-Out Love" by Jessica Park
  92. "Hybrid Misfit" by Eve Langlais
  93. "Breathe" by Abbi Glines
  94. "The Stillburrow Crush" by Linda Kage
  95. "What Happened to Goodbye" by Sarah Dessen
  96. "The Boyfriend Thief" by Shana Norris
  97. "Wanting Something More" [Stepp Sisters Trilogy, Book 3] by Kathy Love

    98. August 2011

  98. "Black Ties and Lullabies" by Jane Graves
  99. "Ecstatic Evil" [Tova Gallagher Series, First Entry] by Amanda McNeil
  100. "Fierce Dawn" [ParaRealm Series, Book 1] by Amber Scott
  101. "Claiming Their Mate" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 1] by Stacey Espino
  102. "Marked" [Eternal Guardians Series, Book 1] by Elisabeth Naughton
  103. "Blood" [The Mercian Trilogy, Book 1] by K.J. Wignall
  104. "Learning Curves" by Elyse Mady
  105. "Epic Fail" by Claire LaZebnik
  106. "Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery
  107. "Lord of the Vampires" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 1] by Gena Showalter
  108. "The Game of Love" by Jeanette Murray
  109. "Mate of the Wolf" by Mandy Rosko
  110. "The Juliet Spell" by Douglas Rees
  111. "Dark Obsession" [Immortal Realms Series, Book 2] by Suzanne Rock
  112. "Only Yours" [Fools Gold Series, Book 5] by Susan Mallery

    113. September 2011

  113. "Call of the Sea" [Call of the Lycan Series, Book 1] by Michelle M. Pillow
  114. "Fall For Me" by Melanie Marks
  115. "Freya's Mates" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 2] by Stacey Espino
  116. "Just a Little White Lie" by Lynnette Hallberg
  117. "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins
  118. "Glimmer" [Nina Decker Series, Book 1] by Vivi Anna
  119. "Eternal Guardian" [Children of the Goddess Series, Book 4.5] by R. G. Alexander
  120. "Outcast" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 4] by Cheryl Brooks
  121. "Wolf Signs" [Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1] by Vivian Arend
  122. "Lord of the Wolfyn" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 3] by Jessica Andersen
  123. "Dreaming of the Wolf" [Werewolf Series, Book 8] by Terry Spear
  124. "Only His" [Fools Gold Series, Book 6] by Susan Mallery
  125. "Lord of Scoundrels" by Loretta Chase
  126. "We'll Always Have Summer" [A Summer Novel, Book 3] by Jenny Han

    127. October 2011

  127. "Falke's Captive" [Puma Nights Series, Book 2] by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton
  128. "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa
  129. "The Vampire’s Seduction" by Cynthia Cooke
  130. "To Wed a Wild Lord" [The Hellions of Halstead Hall Series, Book 4] by Sabrina Jeffries
  131. "Raised By Wolves" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
  132. "Trail By Fire" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 2] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
  133. "Kelsey's Song" [The Wilder Books, Book 1] by Lanie Kincaid
  134. "Wish Upon A Star" by Sarah Morgan
  135. "Bossman’s Baby Scandal" by Catherine Mann
  136. "The Ruby Kiss" [The Magic Knot Series, Book 3] by Helen Scott Taylor
  137. "Maybe My Baby" [Baby Times Three Series, Book 2] by Victoria Pade
  138. "That Voodoo You Do" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 1] by Jodi Redford

    139. November 2011

  139. "Bound By Blood" [Bound Series, Book 2] by Amanda Ashley (aka Madeline Baker)
  140. "The Naughty List" by Jodi Redford
  141. "Cinderella's Secret Diary (Book 1: Lost)" by Ron Vitale
  142. "Scent and Shadow" [An Aether Vitalis novel] by Mercy Loomis
  143. "Only Us: A Fool’s Gold Holiday" [Fools Gold Series, E-novella 2] by Susan Mallery
  144. "BECOME" [Desolation Series, Book 1] by Ali Cross
  145. "Sabine" [...and the Beast Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
  146. "Small Town Christmas" by Jill Shalvis, Hope Ramsay, & Katie Lane
  147. "Demon Bait" [Children of the Undying Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
  148. "North of Need" [Hearts of the Anemoi Series, Book 1] by Laura Kaye
  149. "You Against Me" by Jenny Downham
  150. "Soul Search" by Amber Scott
  151. "A Vampire for Christmas" by Laurie London, Michele Hauf, Caridad Piñeiro, & Alexis Morgan
  152. "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh
  153. "Diamonds and Toads: A Modern Fairy Tale" by K.E. Saxon
  154. "Demons Like It Hot" [Demons Unleashed Series, Book 2] by Sidney Ayers

    155. December 2011

  155. "See You In My Dreams" [Speed Series, Book 1] by Jess Dee
  156. "My Captor, My Love" by Leah Matheny
  157. "How to Worship a Goddess" [Forgotten Goddess Series, Book 2] by Stephanie Julian
  158. "One Perfect Night" by Rachael Johns
  159. "The Demon Lover" [Fairwick Chronicles, Book 1] by Juliet Dark (aka Carol Goodman)
  160. "Sneaks" by B. Button
  161. "Maximum Witch" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 3] by Jodi Redford
  162. "On a Dark Wing" by Jordan Dane
  163. "One Last Night" [The Sabbatini Brothers Series, Book 2] by Melanie Milburne
  164. "A Love Soul Deep" [Mystique Antiques Series, Novella 1] by Amber Scott
  165. "Kiss of Twilight" [Dark Bonds Series, Book 2] by Loribelle Hunt
  166. "First Date" by Krista McGee
  167. "King of Darkness" [Chronicles of Yavn, Book 1] by Elisabeth Staab

* If you would like to know what I think about the books I didn't share my ratings or reviews with you about then leave a comment about which one you want info on and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.


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Monday, February 8, 2016

Blog Tour - When Black Women Fall in Love by Ines Johnson | Guest Post, Spreading the Word, & Kindle Fire HD/Gift Card Giveaway


What Is It? :
    The When Black Women Fall promo features romances in the contemporary, historical, paranormal, science fiction and fantasy, and erotica genres. The two requirements for inclusion are that the heroine must be of African/African-American descent, and she must fall in love: same race, interracial, LGBT, aliens, cyborg—doesn’t matter to us, as long as it’s a black woman falling in love! For the week leading up to Valentine’s Day during Black History month, Heartspell Media is spreading the word about “When Black Women Fall” — a week-long promo featuring romances with African-American heroines.

When is it? :
    February 8-14, 2016. The week leading up to Valentine’s Day during Black History month.

Click Here to download the FREE sampler booklet with excerpts of all the books. (5MB)


When Black Women Fall in Love by Ines Johnson

Heartspell Media would like to welcome you to When Black Women Fall, a week long promotional tour of romance novels featuring African American heroines in the contemporary, historical, paranormal, new adult, and erotica genres.

Romance novels are increasingly featuring heroes and heroines of color, from Courtney Milan’s Brothers Sinister series to Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series. As society and its citizens increase in diversity so does the market. With more and more authors bypassing publishers and uploading these colorful romances on their own, starved readers now have a buffet of books to choose from.

On this tour, you will find that when black women fall in love it’s a sign of the times in these contemporary offerings.

In Farrah Rochon's "All You Can Handle" love was the last thing professional pastry chef Sonny White was looking for, but she finds it in a sleepy town with a motorcycle riding hottie.

In Lena Hart's "Because You Love Me" when an old desire is reawakened Sabrina will discover that even an imperfect love can triumph over all.

In Xio Axelrod's "Falling Stars" Hollywood actress' Val Saunders finds her career skyrocketing which makes her real-life attraction to her on-screen love interest come at the worst possible time.

In Ines Johnson's "Pumpkin: a Cindermama Story" having given up on fairytales after falling for her toad of an ex, Pumpkin is afraid to take a chance on a prince charming who comes to her rescue.

In Kim Golden's "Maybe Baby" Laney must choose between the man who offers her financial security and the one who makes her mind and body sing.

In Victoria H. Smith's "The Space Between" Lacey has dreams of the opera, but life has its obstacles, namely a man who lights a fire inside of her that challenges everything she thought she wanted.

In Christina C. Jones’ "Inevitable Conclusions" Friends? Lovers? Both? For Kora and Tariq, those lines have been blurred for a long time.

When black women fall in love it’s a magical affair as you’ll find in these paranormal stories of love.

In L Penelope's "Angelborn" he gave up eternity for love… and lost. Will Maia be his second chance?

In Laverne Thompson's "Angel Rising" Thalya, a soulless creature, meets her match when she hungers for the love of the man assigned to hunt her.

When black women fall in love it’s a defining moment as you’ll find in this historical romance.

In Piper Huguley's "The Preacher's Promise" Amanda Stewart aims to teach newly freed slaves, but meets with the resistance from the town preacher. Can these two put aside their differences and come together?

When black women fall in love it’s full of growing pains as you’ll see in this new adult romance.

In Twyla Turner's "Chasing Day" Daylen is the shy cellist who falls in love with her best friend who also happens to be the popular quarterback.

When black women fall in love it can get a little spicy as you’ll find in this erotica novellete.

In Harper Miller's "Entwined" trouble finds Gabby when she meets an ex-marine looking to release a little tension.

From February 8-14, the intersection of Valentine’s Day and Black History month, check out one of these romances at a discounted price and enter for your chance to win a giveaway basket that includes a Kindle, along with a few quintessential romance novels featuring black heroines, and a gift certificate for the beauty and cosmetics company Carol’s Daughter!

To find the books, get a free excerpt book, and enter the giveaway, visit whenblackwomenfall.com



About the Author :

Ines writes books for strong women who suck at love. If you rocked out to the twisted triangle of Jem, Jericha, and Rio as a girl; if you were slayed by vampires with souls alongside Buffy; if you need your scandalous fix from Olivia Pope each week, then you’ll love her books!
Aside from being a writer, professional reader, and teacher, Ines is a very bad Buddhist. She sits in sangha each week, and while others are meditating and getting their zen on, she’s contemplating how to use the teachings to strengthen her plots and character motivations.
Ines lives outside Washington, DC with her two little sidekicks who are growing up way too fast. Her website: https://inesjohnson.wordpress.com/


Giveaways!! :

Celebrate this special promotional event! One lucky winner will receive the entire prize pack including:

  • A $50 Carol’s Daughter gift certificate … to get your beauty on
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  • Ebooks of groundbreaking romance novels featuring Black women by: Beverly Jenkins, Sandra Kitt, L.A. Banks and Zane
  • A $30 Amazon gift card … so you can keep getting your read on

And EVERYBODY Who Enters Will Get a FREE digital copy of our exclusive When Black Women Fall excerpt book, featuring story samples from our participating authors.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Happy Birthday to Me ... Book Deals/Specials for YOU! #BookSales

Today is my Birthday today ... YAY! So, to celebrate I am showing you some silly cards I found (one I actually gave to my Mom who's Birthday is the day before mine) AND sharing some fun book deals/specials that I found on Amazon!! ENJOY!! I'm wishing you a great day and hoping you'll find a novel or two that interests you!


Silly Birthday Card #1 Silly Birthday Card #2


Contemporary Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "My Stubborn Heart" by Becky Wade - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "All Summer Long" [Fool’s Gold Series, Book 9] by Susan Mallery - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Swept Away" [Trouble in Texas Series, Book 1] by Mary Connealy - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Drive Me Crazy" [Holland Springs Series, Book 1] by Marquita Valentine - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Blame The Mistletoe" [A Marietta Christmas Novel & Montana Born Christmas Series, Book 1] by Dani Collins - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "In Your Dreams" [The Blue Heron Series, Book 4] by Kristan Higgins - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Cowboy's Forever Family" [Cowboy Country Series, Book 2] by Deb Kastner - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Huckleberry Spring" [The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series, Book 4] by Jennifer Beckstrand - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "This Heart of Mine" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 8] by Brenda Novak - [My Book Review]



Paranormal Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Twilight Guardian" [Children of the Goddess Series, Book 3] by R. G. Alexander - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Alpha" [The Vanguards Series, Book 2] by Annie Nicholas - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Bound In Darkness" by Cynthia Eden - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Forbidden" [The World of Nightwalkers Series, Book 1] by Jacquelyn Frank - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Every Night Forever" [Hyena Heat Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Wildcat" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 9] by Cheryl Brooks - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Taming the Lion" [Lone Pine Pride Series, Book 2] by Vivi Andrews - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Love Me To Death" [The Underveil Series, Book 1] by Marissa Clarke - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Touching Paradise" [Shark Shifter Series, Book 1] by Cleo Peitsche - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Caller of Light" by T. J. Shaw - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "In The Air Tonight" [Sisters of the Craft Series, Book 1] by Lori Handeland - [My Book Review]



Young Adult / New Adult Romance : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Rules of Attraction" [Perfect Chemistry Novel, Book 2] by Simone Elkeles - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Unofficial Zack Warren Fan Club" by J. C. Isabella - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Valor" [Greystone Series, Book 1] by Taylor Longford - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Hooked" [Hooked Series, Book 1] by Liz Fichera - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Boys of Summer" [Summer Series, Book 1] by C. J. Duggan - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Summer I Found You" by Jolene Perry - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Unmasking Juliet" by Teri Wilson - [My Book Review]



HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2012

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!

In honor of it being Valentine's Day and all ... here is a list (in no particular order) of couples that I really enjoyed reading about within this past year:

♥ means that I gave the novel 5 stars
  • Samantha (Sam) & Ethan [from "O Little Town of Bramble" [within Small Town Christmas] by Katie Lane]: Two best friends finding out what they really mean to each other after being apart for years!

  • Isabel (Belly) & Conrad [from "We'll Always Have Summer" [A Summer Novel, Book 3] by Jenny Han]: Belly had a crush on Conrad for as long as she could remember and when he finally reciprocates those feelings she's thrilled, but reading about their trials and tribulations throughout the 'A Summer Novel' series made me love this couple all the more.

  • Renee, Galen, & Jack [from "Trinity" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 1] by Lauren Dane]: This is one of my fave paranormal tri-mate couples!! Renee is a people pleaser who has a heart of gold but if she mad you had better stand back! Galen is a fierce jaguar shifter who despite his family and what some of them feel he can't get enough of Renee and would do anything for her. Jack--is a werewolf and an enforcer in his pack--comes in and riles up this couple turning them into an exceptional trio who I could stop wanting to read about!! I love their dynamics and the way their relationships played out!! ♥

  • Sabine & Ciar [from "Sabine" [...and the Beast Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)]: Even after fighting in a war, then dealing with Sabine's curse and Ciar's mean mother, it seems this couple can make it through just about anything!

  • Cordelia (Posey) & Liam [from "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins]: I have to say that I love the "good girl" with the "bad boy" type of romances and this romance between Posey & Liam has that and a whole lot more!! ♥

  • Lacey, Bram, & Ry [from "The Naughty List" by Jodi Redford]: Three best friends who are trying to make it work by being together, putting to use the remark 'that love can concur all.'

  • Alexis & Seth [from "Racing Outside the Line" [Love Stories at 190 mph Series, Book 1] by Kimberly Montague]: This is a couple who have had to deal with a LOT of trials to even get into a relationship, but seemed to pull through whatever came their way once they were both on the same page about what they wanted from each other! ♥

  • Sophie & Nathan [from "See You In My Dreams" [Speed Series, Book 1] by Jess Dee]: Their story is so great because their chemistry flies off the page that you just want to root for this duo from the very beginning!! Plus, you have the added mystery of their dream meetings and this unique nursery rhyme that only the two of them know because of their grandmothers. Their story is like an Adult Fairy Tale!

  • Merit & Ethan [from "Hard Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 4] by Chloe Neill]: I don't know why they "work" as a couple but they just do! I love their relationship from how to they "fight" each other in a constant battle of wills but in the end they care about each other more then their responsibilities and more then they should. ♥

  • Stevie Rae & Rephaim [from "Awakened" [House of Night Series, Book 8] by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast]: Their love story started out very unique, it will be very interesting to see how it will evolve, and how their relationship and choices will change as this series goes on. Now they're so cute together I just can't see them apart.

  • Mercy & Adam [from "River Marked" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 6] by Patricia Briggs]: I'm sooo HAPPY that these two are finally "officially" together!! They have fought hard to get where they are, I just hope that now they can make it all work out for themselves! ♥

  • Kally & MacCauley (Mac) [from "Sneaks" by B. Button]: It's a unique situation that they fall in love within---both being from different time periods and that the first time that they meet Kally is 16-years-old and Mac is an infant. However, over the years (only 3 for Kally yet many more for Mac) they become very close and create a bond that was wonderful to read! It makes you think that they were always meant to be together. They were soul mates.

  • Dakota & Finn [from "Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery]: A chance meeting, the town Dakota live in, and a reality show brought this couple together. Before they met, they had completely different life plans and now they never want to be apart!! They are just one of those couples that you want to keep getting new information about.

  • Liliana & Micah [from "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh]: They are a couple who despite their many differences (at first) prove that who you are on the inside is what matters most. Their story is a part of a series, each book taking a new spin on a fairy tale, and theirs is a new version of The Beauty and The Beast. ♥

  • Carna, Sebastian (Blue), Austin, Jacob & Marcus [from "Claiming Their Mate" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 1] by Stacey Espino]: Four best friends find their destined mate, who just happens to be a tad reluctant at being mated with anyone (let alone the four of them). However, it's nice to read a story about sexy-dominant-shifter-males who will do anything for the woman they love.

  • Mary & Rhage [from "LOVER ETERNAL" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 2] by J. R. Ward]: I love the story between these two!! Mary soothes Rhage and his beast, making them want nothing more then to keep her forever ... no matter what the cost. ♥

  • Christy & Alessandro [from "Christy" [within Wish Upon A Star] by Sarah Morgan]: Even though they were recently separated, now they are back together and hotter than ever!! Looking at the relationship these two have together (within and without of work) it's hard to see why they ever needed to be apart!

  • Meghan & Ash [from "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa]: Their relationship has gone through many trials and tribulations throughout 'The Iron Fey' series but in the end it's all about how much you (and your friends) will go through for the one you love. ♥

  • Aurelia & Stephen [from "Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery]: They met on a reality show where they were matched up, even though Aurelia was quite a few years older than Stephen (something she didn't like at first). But in the end, they were each other’s perfect match!! They are just soo cute together, that you want the relationship to work out!!

  • Bronwyn (Bryn) & Chase [from "Raised By Wolves" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes]: Brought together by unusual circumstances these two share a bond that most aren't lucky enough to have. However, with the constant danger that seems to exist around them it will be interesting to see where their choices will take them and their relationship. ♥

  • Jemma & Griff [from "That Voodoo You Do" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 1] by Jodi Redford]: They have been friends since college but laws between witches and their familiars keep them apart, until Jemma takes it into her own hands to being them together. After she does ... there is nothing Griff won't do to make sure they stay together for good. You just gotta love those possessive cat-shifters. =0)

  • Ellie & Mikey [from "You Against Me" by Jenny Downham]: They have a common bond, both want to do and become more than what is already planned for them. Even though it's better for everyone (meaning their families) if they stay apart, they just can't. Once they meet, and even though they shouldn't, it's hard to tear them apart from each other.

  • Kara & Dupree [from "Kiss of Twilight" [Dark Bonds Series, Book 2] by Loribelle Hunt]: These two make quite a pair. Even though they are destined to be together, Dupree thinks he's not good enough for Kara and tries his hardest to be sure that she really wants to be bonded to him before it happens. They just make one great duo, I couldn't get enough of reading about their love story.

  • Abby & Travis [from "Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuire]: They are a couple who stay friends no matter what life throws at them. The relationship that these two share is very fun to read about from the antics that they get each other into to the love that they have for one another. ♥

  • Jordan & Sam (Henry) [from "Catching Jordan" by Miranda Kenneally]: These best friends try to prove that no matter what happens nothing will change between them. But will they make it??

    I did love their friendship and how it progresses throughout the novel.

  • Charlotte & Trace [from "Enchanted By Blood" [within A Vampire for Christmas] by Laurie London]: They were meant to be together, so much so that even the laws of Trace's society couldn't keep them apart.

  • Beth & Wrath [from "DARK LOVER" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by J. R. Ward]: They are just so cute together. Even though the King of all vampires (Wrath) probably doesn't want to here that he's cute ... oh wells. *hehee* Beth brings goodness back into Wrath and the Black Dagger Brotherhood's lives. ♥

  • Amy & Tristan [from "His Eyes" by Renee Carter]: They had a rough start when they first got together since they both were from different worlds. However, over time Amy & Tristan's relationship grows from mutual respect with a tentative friendship into something a whole lot more.

  • Alexia & Lee [from "King of Darkness" [Chronicles of Yavn, Book 1] by Elisabeth Staab]: These are two people who are very protective of their friends. And even though they are complete opposites in some ways, they seem very similar in others. I can't wait to see what will happen to these two and were they'll end up as this series progresses.

Is there any couple who you would add to this list?? If so---who, from which book, and why??
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Friday, August 17, 2012

Blog Tour - Feasted On: Take It Like a Vamp by Candace Havens | Review

Today I'm turning my blog over to Candace Havens, with a review of her latest novel "Take It Like a Vamp!!"

ALSO -- Be sure to check out the "Take It Like a Vamp" Blog Tour Schedule to sign up for this tour's GIVEAWAYs on it's various blogs!! [Blog Tour will run from August 10 - 29, 2012]


- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 355 KB | Expected Release Date: July 2012 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Covet | Obtained: Entangled Publishing

"Take It Like a Vamp" by Candace Havens

My Book Summary : Nine months ago, Casey moved into her Aunt's condo after her parents died. During those months of living there, she became best friends with a rich handsome successful entrepreneur and owner of the building she now lives in, Nick, who she has a huge crush on but believes she would never have a chance with. However, she would be VERY wrong! Since Nick wants her more than he wants any woman, he's ever been with since he first met her. The only thing stopping Nick from pursuing Casey is his friendship with her and because of who/what he is ..... a vampire.

Nevertheless, soon the decision about getting closer to Casey will be taken out of Nick's hands when he crazy ex-girlfriend believes they should get back together at any costs .... even Casey's life. Can they make it work or will Casey be too scared about what she'll learn about Nick and take off like he fears?

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!! This humorously exciting and sexy novel was too much fun to put down! I loved the characters! It's a fast-paced novel that I thoroughly enjoyed especially the funny and mischievous banter that passed between Casey and Nick.

About the Characters:
• Casey: A sweet and independent woman who has Nick, her best friend, wrapped around her little finger.

• Nick: He's a vampire-mix and the leader of a supernatural creature Council. Soon he'll have to find/choose a wife/mate so he can keep his Council seat, and in a way to avoid it a little longer, he unintentionally becomes closer to Casey and brings her more into his world.

• Bennett: Casey's best girl friend and personal assistant who keeps her on track.

• Mason: Nick's human assistant who knows who and what Nick is and protects his secrets.

• Lincoln: Nickname is Linc. A fashion designer who is straight. He has a crush on Casey. He's Nick's best friend.

I hope the author will make a sequel to this novel since I really want to read a story about Linc and Bennett getting together! Especially since, as I said before, this novel was hilarious!!! Even though both Casey and Nick have issues believing each other's feelings, this novel moved so fast from one twist to the next that the annoying parts never lasted long. =0)

I recommend this novel to anyone who adores reading paranormal romances! In addition, to those who are fans of Laurie London's Sweetblood Series, as "Take It Like a Vamp" seemed to have a similar governing setup to Ms. London's series, to me at least. I hope you'll enjoy!!

Author's Novel Extras : Take It Like A Vamp News | The Secret is Out | What Do You Covet?"

Author's Book Trailer :

Book Teaser(s) :
Teaser #1 ~ within Chapter 1
“Thanks. My head is killing me, and I’m fairly certain these shoes you made me wear have bonded to my feet. I can’t feel my toes any more.”
“Beauty requires pain,” Linc said as he guided her to the entrance.
“Probably why I live in T-shirts, jeans and sweat pants,” she said.
Her monkey pajamas would feel like heaven. The cool November air wisped around her face, but it didn’t help her grogginess.
“Well, you’re lucky you look beautiful in everything.” He guided her into the back seat of a black limousine.
She snorted. “I bet Nick paid you to be nice to me. You guys are quite a pair,” she said as he tucked her dress beneath her.
“You aren’t fond of compliments are you?” ~ within Chapter 6
“Thanks,” she said softly.
“For what?” he said near to her ear.
“For being here. I didn’t realize he’d be so—seems as though he’s between girlfriends at the moment. And, well, he sort of assumes that if you’re female, and sometimes if you’re male, you want to sleep with him.”
“I believe that ego comes with the job. But just so you know, if he manhandles you again, he won’t have a throat to sing with.” The threat was real, but she didn’t take it that way.
She giggled. He loved that sound. ~ within Chapter 10
For more information on this book and/or any other books by Candace, then please check out her website.


About the Author :

Bestselling author Candace Havens has written six novels for Berkley including, "Charmed & Dangerous," "Charmed & Ready," "Charmed & Deadly," "Like A Charm," "The Demon King and I," and "Dragons Prefer Blondes." Her books for the Blaze line at Harlequin include "Take Me If You Dare," "She Who Dares, Wins," "Truth and Dare," and "The Model Marine." She is also in the anthology "Spirited," and the proceeds go to help literacy. In addition to "Take It Like A Vamp," she has the steampunk novels "Iron Demon" (Oct. 2012) and "Iron Blood" (April 2013) from the Maisy Clark series debuting with Entangled Publishing.

Her books have received nominations for the RITA's, Holt Medallion and Write Touch Reader Awards. "Model Marine" is a National Readers Choice Finalist. She is the author of the biography "Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy" and a contributor to several anthologies. She is also one of the nation's leading entertainment journalists and has interviewed countless celebrities including Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage, Tom Cruise, George Clooney and many more.

Her entertainment columns can be read in more than 600 newspapers across the country. Candace also runs a free online writing workshop for more than 2000 writers, and teaches comprehensive writing class. She does film reviews with the Dorsey Gang on New Country 96.3, and is the President of the Television Critics Association.

To earn Candace’s undying affection, please visit, www.candacehavens.com.


About the Publisher :

Covet will cater to everything from Greek gods, to witches, to vampires, open door and closed door sex scenes, funny and dark. Voices like Erin McCarthy, Shelly Laurenston, Gena Showalter, and Nalini Singh are good examples of the kind of exciting, fast-paced voices that will appeal most to Covet readers.

For more on Entangled Publishing, please visit, www.entangledpublishing.com.


Check out the Giveaways!! :

Here are the blogs that are hosting giveaways during this tour and are open now or will be open soon ::
ALSO -- Be sure to follow the tour around the other blog sites!


Find Candace Havens :
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