Wednesday, April 11, 2012

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Brody

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

  • "Brody" [The Circle Eight Series, Book 2] by Emma Lang (aka Beth Williamson)
    Expected Publication Released Date: June 26, 2012

    Author's Book Description:
      A year after their family was brutally torn apart, the Graham siblings begin to put their lives back together at their ranch in East Texas. With their parents gone, their bonds will truly be tested...

      Olivia Graham has worked hard to take care of her family at the Circle Eight Ranch. But their family circle was broken when their young brother Benjy disappeared. Liv can’t shake the feeling that he must be out there, somewhere.

      Brody Armstrong, a handsome but rough-around-the-edges Texas Ranger, has been working on their case for months, and now he has a promising lead.

      As Liv follows him across the rugged Texas landscape and into Mexico, she’ll begin to find the answers she needs—as Brody finds a passion he didn’t know he wanted...

    My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Matthew

    Tuesday, April 10, 2012

    Teaser Tuesdays: Trinity Bound


  • Today's Teaser Tuesdays by MizB - click here


  • "Trinity Bound" [Redwood Pack Series, Book 3] by Carrie Ann Ryan

    Book Teaser:
    He seemed to hurt more than she. They had chained him to the wall, same as her, but far enough apart they couldn’t touch. And if they were to speak to each other, the guards came in and beat Reed. Never her though. It was almost like a cruel joke to have someone share her burden but be allowed no contact. Her gut twisted, and bile filled her mouth.
    Her fingers ached to touch his smooth skin and heal his pains as the healer she was. But she couldn’t get close enough to him to do so. Another cruelty. She couldn’t bear to see him hurt. ~ within Chapter 1

    Monday, April 9, 2012

    Feasted On: Heart of a Wolf Series, Book 1

    Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 420 KB | Release Date: March 2012 | Publisher: Werewolf Tails Publishing | Obtained: Amazon.com

    "No Remorse" [Heart of a Wolf Series, Book 1] by MaryLynn Bast

    My Book Summary : Throughout Amber's life she has been living on the run, never getting involved with any werewolf packs, and trying to stay hidden as much as possible. It started out because of her mother needing to run from her own pack with the belief that Amber would be safer if she could only stay hidden. However, over the years it has turned into a way of life for Amber. Especially since it has taken her more years to transform into her werewolf then it does for other female werewolves. When she was younger her mother was with her, then when Amber was a teenager they were split up (her mother was found out by her old pack making Amber believe they killed her), which is why from that point on she started taking care of herself. Now that she can finally transform into her werewolf form she's been learning more about her abilities while keeping on the run and hiding away from everyone else.

    With that being said she has never forgotten about the boy (teenage werewolf at the time) who helped her out years ago, Blake, who is also the only one she has ever allowed to become close to her (other than her mother). So, when she witnesses an accident happen while on a run in her wolf form in her latest location she's been staying she is surprised to see find that Blake is the man behind the wheel and that he's hurt. However, after she helps him to safety she ultimately knows that her life is about to change once again with Blake back in her life. All of her instincts are telling her it's time to leave that town and go somewhere knew, another part of her doesn't want to be apart from Blake. In addition, once Blake is out of the hospital and realizes who saved him, he makes it his personal mission not to have her leave his side again even if mating her is the way to do so.

    Nevertheless, just settling into her new life with Blake and his pack isn't easy when old secrets, rivalry packs, and the Werewolf Council seem to be determined to finding ways to keep them apart.

    My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars, taking you into the life of a werewolf who has always been on the run from a past she's not all familiar with, abilities she is still learning to control, and the romance that blooms throughout the pages between the one man who will to take her on. It is a dark, suspenseful, and highly intriguing paranormal romance novel! Amber's story has so many twists that you have to be sure your paying attention or you might miss something. Along with throwing some spicy sex scenes into the mix that will curl your toes. All of the characters (at least the main characters and the ones from Blake's pack) are dynamic and have very commanding presences that I wish I could find out more about them now and not later in another book (hopefully they will be in another book).

    My only problem with the book is that even though I liked how the ending wrapped up for Blake & Amber, I wasn't impressed with how the author handled all of the twists that were thrown in about Amber's past and mother. I think it might have been better if the revelations didn't feel so rushed, making Amber just having to except it and move on.

    Otherwise, I truly enjoyed this novel and have high hopes for the others in this series IF they are like this one!! I recommend this novel for those looking for a different and a bit darker take on werewolf romance books!! Or for anyone who likes shifter romances!

    Book Teaser(s) :
    "What have you done to me!?" she demanded to know, running her hand agitatedly through her hair. She didn't give his time to answer before she stomped off into the bathroom and slammed the door.
    Amber stared at herself in the mirror. Her skin practically glowed and her dark chocolate eyes were misted with yellow specs. Her wolf was close to the surface, yet was no help to her at all. The wolf urged her to go to Blake, go to his wolf. Yet, her human instincts warned her to run, run as far away and as fast as she could from the man who had marked her.
    "But you marked him, too!" She accused herself sharply in the mirror. ~ within Chapter 11
    Blake and his wolf were pissed that she was touching them, but Amber had to get her point across to the men what her abilities were, and also to let Blake know that she would not be controlled. If she wanted to touch another man she would. At the menacing growl in her head Amber sent laughter to Blake and told him in mock exasperation. Not sexually, I have you as my sex toy, why would I want anyone else? Even though he was still angry, he smiled at that. ~ within Chapter 18
    For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by MaryLynn, then please check out her website.

    Sunday, April 8, 2012

    Invisible Children | Kony 2012

    I learned about this organization when a coworker of mine emailed me this link wanting me to check out the video that the article has on the page because her son sent it to her and she said it just had a wonderful message and I really should listen to it. Well that was about a month ago (in March) and today I finally got around to going to the link and looking into it. As you can see (unless it's changed since I've been to the link) the video has been taken down so I went to the Invisible Children's website to see if the video was there and to learn what I could and WOW I am SOOO glad that I did. They have an even better video posted (view below) and now I am so informed that I wish I could do more than just make a blog post about it but I HAD to tell you about what was going on encase (like me) you didn't know but feel you should help out. So, please view the below video it talks about what Invisible Children is, how they are trying to make a difference, and how you can too. It's only 20 minutes of your time. Thank you in advance.


    A Brief Description of Invisible Children & Kony 2012:
      WATCH & SHARE KONY 2012: Part II - Beyond Famous

      This generation has responded to the call to make Joseph Kony famous. Now we need to dig deeper and turn awareness into informed action. Part II gives a closer look at the Lord’s Resistance Army, the international efforts to stop them, the progress that has already been made, and what we can all do to help.

      What is the goal of KONY 2012?

      Invisible Children has been working for 9 years to end Africa’s longest-running armed conflict. U.S. military advisers are currently deployed in Central Africa on a “time-limited” mission to stop Kony and disarm the LRA. If Kony isn’t captured this year, the window will be gone. [read more]

    Find out MORE INFO / HOW TO HELP :

    Happy Easter 2012!!

    From my family to yours we wish you a HAPPY EASTER!! I hope you'll enjoy hunting for eggs as much as my daughter did yesterday at her first egg hunt!
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