Teaser Tuesdays: A Taste for a Mate

Today's Teaser Tuesdays by MizB - click here

"A Taste for a Mate" [Redwood Pack Series, Book 2] by Carrie Ann Ryan

Book Teaser:

“Do you want to scare her away? Let’s get to know her first, see if she is a good match, other than that incredible cinnamon scent. I’ll talk to Adam and find out everything I can about her. I am the Beta; I cannot put my Pack in jeopardy.”
God, he really sucked at this. This time he needed to put on his big wolf panties and actually ask her out.
“Then we could mark her.”
He snorted at his wolf. Yeah, that was taking it slow. ~ within Chapter 1

My Previous Teaser(s) for this Author : An Alpha’s Path

Feasted On: Return of the Rose by Theresa Ragan

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 654 KB | Release Date: March 2011 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Return of the Rose" by Theresa Ragan (aka T. R. Ragan)

My Book Summary : In 1420, an Earl's wife gave birth to twin girls, which should be a joyous occasion, except for the fact that one of the girls was very sick and wasn't going to live long. Therefore, the Earl decided to take the babe to see a witch in hopes that she would be able to save his child. The witch agrees to do so, however, the Earl would need to give the girl up since she plans to send the girl through time.

Twenty-four years later Morgan helps her adopted mother out at their antique shop in the twenty-first century. One item in their shop that has always held Morgan's attention, which is a knight's armor. Recently she just found out who the knight was and what happened to him. Later that day, on her 24th birthday, she happens to be locking up the shop and saying goodnight to "her knight" when a storm picks up and she gets sent through time.

Now Morgan finds herself in medieval times dealing with people who believe her to be someone else, being informed that she’d be getting married to a Lord who wants nothing to do with her, and trying to fit into a world, she's not familiar with. Nevertheless, this is the first time in her life that she really has made friends with anyone, let alone most of the people in the castle. In addition, she finds that the Lord isn't as bad as she originally thought but should she even tempt herself with falling in love when the possibility of being sent back to the twenty-first century at any time??

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!! This compelling, entertaining, adventure of a novel is one that you won't want to put down! I LOVED the plot---from the whole thing about the Earl sending his daughter away with hopes of her getting better and returning to Morgan finding herself in a world she's not familiar with and learning the ropes to the epic love between the two main characters---it was just soo good!!!

About the Characters:
• Morgeanna (Morgan): Spirited. Smart. Has a very big heart. Uses her knowledge to help out in any way she can. Hates horses.

• Derek: The Lord of Braddock. Broody. Has a reputation as being repulsive looking because he doesn't show his face that often to people who don't live at Braddock castle. Tries to take care of everyone around him. Can't get over his past.

• Amanda: Morgan's twin sister.

• Emmon: A young knight who thinks badly of woman because of what Derek taught him.

• Odelia: Morgan's maid. She's sweet and feisty for an old gal.

• Leonie: A deceitful, money/title hungry, wench.

• Matti & Hugo: A sweet couple who's main goal lately is to make sure that Derek will marry a good woman.

• Henry: He is a young King Henry VI. Good-natured. Likes Derek as a comrade. Eccentric.

• Otgar: He is an OGRE just like his name sounds to me. And a pig!

• Robert: Amanda's lover. Because he thinks Morgan is Amanda he doesn't take no for an answer and keeps pursuing her.

This was really a delightful read and I was very intrigued with how the epilogue is written since it ties up all of the loose ends.

I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys historical and/or time-travel romance books!! Or to anyone who just wants to read a good romance book that will put a smile on their face. =0)

Book Teaser(s) :

“You must listen to me, Robert. I’m not who you think I am. I’ve heard about the love you and Amanda have for each other. That’s why you need to find her. She’s probably out there somewhere waiting for you.”
He hardly flinched at the sincerity of her words. She was beginning to see the hopelessness of convincing him or anyone else of her cataclysmic experience. “My name is Morgan Hayes,” she said wearily, “and I’m from another time...the year 2011.”
“We both know you are an atrocious liar.” A smile tugged at his lips and his hands fell to her shoulders. “You listen to me now. Your father’s people are forgiving and their love for you is deep. If you leave with me, they will understand.”
She shook her head. “I’m sorry.” ~ within Chapter 4

He set his mouth full upon hers before she could say another word. A few men guffawed at their lord’s actions, but most were intent on finishing their meal and seeking out their own mate.
Derek’s eyes glimmered with mischief as he pulled away. “Oh, ‘tis only you.”
She elbowed him in the ribs. “You think you’re funny, do you?”
“Aye, that I do.”
“Well, I was going to tell you that I missed you, but never mind now.”
Derek shrugged.
Morgan frowned. There was something insufferable about a man being so arrogantly cocksure of himself. “So you don’t care whether I missed you or not?”
“‘Tis written all over your face. What need do I hath for you to speak of it when it is as clear as rainwater that you pined for me?”
“I didn’t pine for you, I...” ~ within Chapter 10

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

Made the Grade: In The Flesh by J. R. Barrett

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 263 KB | Release Date: February 2012 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"In The Flesh" by J. R. Barrett (aka Julia Rachel Barrett)

My Book Summary : Because of the flu going around at the hospital, where Sydney works, she has been working for a few days straight and her boss finally tells her to take a few days off. However, instead of finding a place to stay the night close by the hospital Sydney decides to drive in the middle of a major snowstorm back to her ranch on the edge of town. When she's not far from her house the storm picks up and there is a blinding flash not far from her .... changing her life forever ....

.... and for Ze’ev (Wolf), a being from another world, his "life" is just beginning.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, within the genre of reading about epic loves this is one romance that catches you doesn't let you go. There are quite a few twists in this story, they keep you on your toes, while you also some scenes that are very steamy. I enjoyed reading about how Wolf finds the things around them and how he relearns things again.

Nevertheless, I didn't really enjoy the ending in this book. I mean it's a good ending that mostly wraps up everything in the book. However, if the author gave more of Wolf's side of the events, I think I would have enjoyed the book more.

Yet, with that being said I would still recommend this book to whoever's read J. R.'s "Incorporeal" and/or to those who like reading paranormal romance books. Especially the type of books that deal with soul mates! =0)

Book Teaser(s) :

He’s like a little kid, or maybe he has brain damage. Christ, I don’t know which, but I don’t think he’s dangerous, just enthusiastic.
Enthusiasm or no, I need to get him back inside and covered up.
Syd touched his face to get his attention. “We need to go back inside,” she said, pointing toward the house. “It’s too cold out here and you don’t have any clothes on.”
“Clothes?” Eyes wide, he looked down, as if his nakedness suddenly registered. With his free hand, he tugged at her sweatpants. “Clothes.”
“Yes, right, clothes. You need some clothes.” ~ within Chapter 2

“You know as much as I do. I don’t know who or what I am.” He took a deep breath and blew it out. “I remember how to speak, how to eat. I remember the taste of pancakes.” He smiled and Sydney smiled back. “I remember snow. An image passes unbidden in my mind from time to time, like a still photo. I see a small girl. I believe her name is Sara. Who she is and what she is to me remains a mystery.”
Does he have a daughter, a family? If he fell from the sky as he claims, how could he have a family? Then she remembered. ~ within Chapter 7

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

Made the Grade: Time Out by Jill Shalvis

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 218; Kindle Edition - File Size: 379 KB | Expected Release Date: February 19, 2012 | Publisher: Harlequin Blaze | Obtained: NetGalley

"Time Out" by Jill Shalvis

My Book Summary : Mark & Rainey share a past, one that ruined their friendship. Now years later Mark, a NHL couch, is coming home during his team's off-season to volunteer at the local rec center with plans to help out the community and teach two of his players to smarten-up. He never expected to find hanging around Rainey again to be one of those things he missed over the years. However, now they have three weeks to spend together and the sparks between them are already starting to fly! Will they be able to handle the full three weeks together and then go back their separate ways or will they loose more things between them during that time, like maybe their hearts...

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this novel is a feisty & HOT romance between two stubborn people who like to be in control and have a lot of fun taking away that control from each other! However, even though there is plenty of spicy sex scenes in this novel for you, there is also two plots within this story that are both very sweet. The first plot is about Mark & Rainey, their once friendship, and the heat that they can't seem to stop that's between them. The second plot is about a community that is in dire need of repair after being ravaged by fire along its coast and how to help the teens who go to the rec center while some are living in hard times.

I recommend this story to anyone who likes to read spicy romance novels!!!

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Kissing Santa Claus

Book Teaser(s) :

Teaser #1

"If it works into your schedule, that is," she said, and he realized with a jolt that she was looking right at him.
Everyone was looking right at him.
"That's fine," he said smoothly.
Casey and James both lifted their eyebrows, but he ignored them. "We're here to serve."
James choked on the soda he was drinking.
Casey just continued staring at Mark like he'd lost his marbles.
His brother out-and-out grinned, which was his first clue.
"You just agreed to coach a girls' softball team," James whispered in his ear. "Me and Casey get the boys, but she gave you the girls."
Ah, hell. ~ within Chapter 3

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

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Welcome, Caller, This is Chloe

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

"Welcome, Caller, This is Chloe" by Shelley Coriell
Expected Publication Released Date: May 1, 2012

Author's Book Description:

Chloe Camden has a big heart and an even bigger collection of vintage shoes. Life is good...until her best friend turns the entire school against her and her counselor axes her junior independent study project. Forced to take on a meaningful project in order to pass her Junior year, Chloe joins her school’s struggling radio station, where the other students don’t always appreciate her unique style. Ostracized by her former BFs and struggling with her beloved Grams’s mental deterioration, lonely Chloe ends up hosting a call-in show that gets the station much-needed publicity and, in the end, trouble. She also befriends radio techie and loner Duncan Moore, a quiet soul with a romantic heart. On and off the air, Chloe tackles love, loneliness, and painful life lessons as she gives her big heart to the radio station and the misfits who call it home.