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Friday, September 9, 2011

Made the Grade: Children of the Goddess Series, Book 4.5

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 172 KB | Release Date: September 2011 | Publisher: Self-Published

"Eternal Guardian" [Children of the Goddess Series, Book 4.5] by R. G. Alexander

My Book Summary : Max wakes up in a place he's not familiar and thinks he might just be dead. Especially when:

the last thing he remembers is being in a fight and getting hurt
all he can smell is his own blood
he's all alone or so he thinks

However, when his dream women appears, he starts to second guess everything that's around him.

Once he finds out where he is, the question now is why is he there and how can he get back? But once he gets closer to his dream women will he ever want to return again?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, a short, sweet novel that tells you what happens/happened to Max and leads you into book 5 in this series. Max is hot as always. Add in his new comrades and mate and you get a really interesting plot that makes me can't wait until the next one comes out. Check out my giveaway for this book by clicking here!! Don't forget to comment and answer the question to be in the running!!

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

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Wicked Sexy | My Shifter Showmance | Wicked Bad

Author Book Trailers :

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Book Teaser(s) :

Why, of all the beautiful things he'd seen in his lifetime, his subconscious taken him to this? Something endless. Lonely. Harsh.
Was that what he was, what this place saw when it looked inside him?
What she saw?
Perhaps she was right. Hadn't he secretly envied the lives of his charges? Somewhere in the hidden part of his heart, hadn't he heard whispers of discontent at the thought that his life was set? That he would stand alone, a watchful guardian with no one to see him, love him as Truebloods and Weres loved their mates? ~ within Chapter 2

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by R. G., then please check out her Amazon Page.

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Disappointmentville: Nina Decker Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 310 KB | Release Date: February 2011 | Publisher: Self-Published

"Glimmer" [Nina Decker Series, Book 1] by Vivi Anna

My Book Summary : Nina is an ER nurse who has been hiding a secret for as long as she can remember, she's half-human half-fae. She actually hates her fae half, mostly because of her mother. However, recently werewolves have told their existence to the world, and she's now worried how much longer it'll be before she's found out too.

Other then the fae (from her mother's home of Nightfall) who have plans to kill Nina and her father, her life seems to be going great especially with a certain werewolf who has set his eyes on her. Until she finds out that there is a war coming, between the fae and the werewolves, and she is stuck in the middle. Now who can she trust??

My Book Review : 2 out of 5 stars, this novel was okay. I mean it had a decent plot, but it seemed to be a little bit written like "Storm Born" [Dark Swan Series, Book 1] by Richelle Mead --- which for me was NOT a good thing. The only thing that Nina had going for her, that I could see, was her grudge against her mother, as it gave her a backbone and made the story more interesting. Hopefully the next story in this series will be better, but if it's anything like this novel, then I don't have much hope for it.

Book Teaser(s) :

I expected him to kiss me. I wanted him to kiss me...no, needed him to. I had an insatiable thirst and Severin was the only thing that could quench it. But he didn't. Instead, he did another sweep of his thumb over my lip, then dropping his hand, he took a step away.
"Good night, Nina." ~ within Chapter 7

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Vivi, then please check out her Amazon Page.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Stud

Today's "Waiting On" Wednesday by Jill - click here

"Stud" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 8] by Cheryl Brooks
Publication Released Date: February 1, 2012

Amazon.com's Book Description:

They're galaxies apart...but one force can bring them together

I've already read about three of these novels in this series (not in order) and I've LOVED them!! So ... I cannot wait to read this new one!!

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Slave

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Teaser Tuesdays: Until There Was You

Today's Teaser Tuesdays by MizB - click here

"Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins

Book Teaser:

Her stomach began flipping like an overexcited dolphin. Alone. She was alone with Hottie McSin, Widower. Oh, crikey, that wasn't nice. She shouldn't be lusting after the poor guy. ~ within Chapter 1

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Just One of the Guys | The Next Best Thing | All I Ever Wanted

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Monday, September 5, 2011

Made the Grade: Just a Little White Lie by Lynnette Hallberg

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 468 KB | Release Date: September 12, 2011 | Publisher: Carina Press

"Just a Little White Lie" by Lynnette Hallberg

My Book Summary : Lucinda (Lucy or Luce) has just walked in on her, now ex, fiancé lip-locked and doing a whole lot more with his ex-girlfriend inside the church they were just about to get married in. Now completely upset especially with what her father says about it she runs off, after telling her now ex-fiancé that it's definitely over between them. Trying to get as many miles between her and her ex as possible, she comes to another upset when her vehicle decides to break down on her while on the highway and she has no way to get help.

Thankfully a great looking guy, Jake, just happens to stop by to see if he can do anything. However, he recognizes her, though unbeknownst to her not just for her heiress reputation but for what he was battling with Lucy's father through his law firm. Even though Jake has a background with her family, he helps her out.

Soon though, helping her out becomes into something more when their attraction comes into play, and he asks her to help him out, during her week off. Lucy agrees, as she decides to pretend to be Jake's fiancée for his family. Since he's not ready to settle down, but his family really wants to see him married off, and with his grandmother Hattie getting up there in age, about 89-years-old, he can't seem to deny them anymore.

However, after one 'little white lie' grows into two, and more, once other people try to come between them. Also, with the time between them almost ending will their hearts be safe from each other once this is over and would they be willing to make their lie come true?? Or will they just say goodbye and let their pride get in the way of what could be love??

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars!! Jake and Lucy are a sweet, funny, and caring couple, who I couldn't get enough of!! They made a great pair that I thoroughly enjoyed reading about!!

The only thing that I didn't like was when it seemed things were working out the next day Lucy would take two steps back. Very annoying to say the least.

Otherwise, Jake and his family (and friends) really saved this story into one I could not get enough of and, of course, the chemistry between Jake and Lucy (when they were 'on') flew off the page! This is a great novel for someone looking for a romance that has a lot of drama and layers to it! =0)

Book Teaser(s) :

Lucinda Darling spelled trouble with a capital T.
He hadn’t lied to her. He had brought strays home before. A few of them had even been the two-legged variety. But they’d been guys. Friends who had needed a place to park for a day or two, usually while the women in their lives cooled off. Forgave them for whatever transgression they’d committed.
What he had here, though, was a stray who would tempt a saint. And he sure as heck had never claimed to be that.
On top of that, regardless of who her father was, she was a hurt and very vulnerable stray.
He’d be a heel to try anything with her.
That kiss had been over the line.
He wished he could regret it. He didn’t. ~ within Chapter 5

For more information on this book go to the novel's Amazon Page. For more information on any other books by Lynne check out her Amazon Page that she has listed under a different pen name.

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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Made the Grade: Pack Seduction Series, Book 2

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 153 KB | Release Date: June 2011 | Publisher: Evernight Publishing

"Freya's Mates" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 2] by Stacey Espino

My Book Summary : This story takes up right where, "Claiming Their Mate", left off. Freya has just left her sister, Carna, not wanting to be a burden to her sister and her sister's new mates, and now she's at Club Frenzy into a world of trouble of her own. Or at least this is what she thinks after she tries to skip out on a meal, and gets dragged to the owner's office, who just happens to be a hot and sexy lion shifter, named Gideon. Soon she finds herself with two hot shifters saying that she is their mate and a piece of her heart pining for a human she seems forbidden to love. Will she be able to have all three of her men or will her heart be broken forever?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, this story really complemented the first book in this series. Plus, it was steamy and hot just enough for you to get addicted to this sexy trio of men and their sweet little wolf. From the talk about the third sister in this story, I'm definitely curious as to what the next book will hold.

My Previous Interview with this Author : August 2011

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

Book Teaser(s) :

"Gideon! Shit." Vincent climbed off the bed, tossing a blanket over the princess before facing him. "It's not what it looks like."
"You were about to fuck her."
He shrugged. "Maybe. But I have a good reason. Actually I need to talk with you about it."
"Tell me now, Vincent. My patience is wearing thin."
"She's my mate. At least I think she is."
Freya sat up in the bed, a scowl marring her delicate features. "You think? That doesn't inspire much confidence in me, especially when you were ready to mark me for life."
"You, my little wolf, should keep quiet. In one day you've managed to take hold of my two best men, yet you fight me at every turn." ~ within Chapter 5

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Stacey, then please check out her Amazon Page.

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Friday, September 2, 2011

What was I thinking?: Fall For Me by Melanie Marks

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 83 KB | Release Date: August 2011 | Publisher: ThunderStruck Publishing

"Fall For Me" by Melanie Marks

What was I thinking? : Well, on Amazon.com there are so many great reviews on this short story, and it was only 99 cents at the time, I thought I would give this story a try. Goodness, now I wish I didn't. =0P

My Book Summary : Zoey (Jones) has recently lost her father. Ever since then, she has needed to work as a waitress to help her mother pay some of the bills around the house. Thankfully her longtime boyfriend, Finn, best friend, Riley, father owns the restaurant she works at so it was easy enough for her to get the job in the first place. But soon the other staff members start complaining about how she is getting special treatment, which Zoey doesn't understand since Riley has always hated her, or so she thinks. Even though lately she has had a mad crush on him, but she knows she won't do anything about it.

However, when Finn confesses to have kissed another girl, he tells Zoey that she has a free pass to be able to kiss any other guy she wants. And while the free pass is tempting to use, especially when she keeps witnessing Riley's hot gaze following her around at work, she know she won't cheat on her boyfriend just to make him feel better.

Yet, when Riley makes a bet with Finn that involves Zoey, it looks like she might not have a say in the matter anymore....

My Book Review : 1.5 out of 5 stars. This book had such promise but then it faltered and was never able to recover. Terrible!! Zoey is a nice main character, but she is WAY too indecisive and she second-guesses herself constantly. I know she is in a kinda flux ever since her father died, but it was like she had no backbone at all. Or when she did have a backbone she used it against the wrong people. She was just lucky that Finn and Riley seemed to believe that she could do no wrong.

My only other major problem with this story I had was .... how old was everyone?? I know Zoey mentions that she's 17-years-old but what about everyone else?? I mean okay say they are all the same age, that's fine. But if that's true, what is a 17-year-old, Riley, doing running a restaurant?? I mean come on!! I know his father is away, but does he really trust his son that much??

So, for me, as you can tell, this story sucked! However, like I stated earlier there are a lot of people whom gave this story a great review (5 out of 5 stars at least during the time that I read it), so if you are into YA stuff this might be a story for you. It just definitely was NOT for me.

Book Teaser(s) :

"Yeah," Porcha said. "So, we figured maybe you could go in there and cheer him up."
"Me?!"
"Yeah. He likes you--a lot," Porcha said. "Take off your shirt." She started unbuttoning the crisp white blouse that we all wore as part of our restaurant's uniform, stripping me down to the tank top I wore underneath. "He likes you in your tank top."
"He does?!" I don't know what astounded me more, learning this, or the way Megan and Pocha were acting, as though we were all friends. I mean, usually they were griping at me and swiping my orders. ~ within the story as there isn't any chapters

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Melanie, then please check out her Amazon Page.

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Feasted On: Call of the Lycan Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 151 KB | Release Date: April 2011 (Second Electronic Printing) | Publisher: The Raven Books

"Call of the Sea" [Call of the Lycan Series, Book 1] by Michelle M. Pillow

My Book Summary : When Ceana was younger, she saved her brother from an evil sea witch, in doing so she was cursed into immorality, turned into a mermaid, with only the reprieve of being on land during the full moon. Now, hundreds of years later and she has lost all hope of finding the one person who will be able to break her curse. So, when she saves Ian, the Prince of his werewolf clan, from the dark waters of the ocean (again and during the full moon) she expects to spend the night with him and then go back to the water when morning arrives.

However, Ian has been waiting for Ceana for as long as he can remember, even though he never knew whom she was he only remembered a bit about what she looked like. Now that he has her, he doesn't want to let her go. Yet convincing himself that what he feels for her is true (after such a short time in knowing her) is hard, especially when he has one of his brothers telling him that he shouldn't believe what she says to be true. Then there's the case of one of his previous lovers wanting to break them up and an evil sea witch who plans to do anything and everything to keep Ceana within her grasp.

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!! This is one HOT and STEAMY fairytale!! Even though this is a quick read, it still brings you into the heart of the romance between the main characters! The characters were great and I loved Ian's brothers!

And just because I really want to say this ... I'll say in my mind, in this book there are two evil bitches instead of just one!! *hehee*

The only thing that could have been improved was the ending a bit, as it seemed a bit rushed to me. Otherwise, it's a great book!! I recommend anyone who like a quick, steamy, romance.

Book Teaser(s) :

Closing his eyes, he concentrated on his brothers, and called to them, Roark, James!
Ugh, yeah, I'm up! James' voice answered. Even though it was in his head, Ian knew his brother had been sleeping.
Argh, what is it? I'm busy, Roark complained. And both of them are gorgeous.
I need you, Ian interrupted. Now.
Are you hurt? James demanded.
No, just come quinkly. And bring a change of clothes. Ian touched Ceana's face, willing her to look at him. She didn't. But, at least she was breathing. That was something. ~ within Chapter 4

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Michelle, then please check out her Amazon Page.

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Giveaway Winner - September 2011

Lorraine Nelson

Congrats Lorraine!!! You just won an e-copy of "Claiming Their Mate" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 1] by Stacey Espino!!

Thank you to everyone who signed up!! Be on the lookout for my next giveaway coming sometime soon!! ♥

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