Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Made the Grade: Pack Seduction Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 141 KB | Release Date: April 2011 | Publisher: Evernight Publishing

"Claiming Their Mate" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 1] by Stacey Espino

My Book Summary : Carna and her sisters are all royalty amongst their kind. And by being royalty, their blood helps make sure that the breeds of whoever they mate won't die out. Because of that responsibility and because of the fact that when she became of mature age all male shifter thought they could just have her and she'd be theirs, her sisters and her ran away, split up, and went into hiding so they could possibly find lives and men of their own.

Since then Carna's life hasn't been so great but it has been hers.

However, one night four men (friends) find and kidnap her with plans of seducing and mating her. But Carna will have none of their games. She'll never mate a kidnapper or someone who only want her for her heritage. And that's all they want ... right?

The guys will go to great lengths just to prove how wrong she is!!

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! HOT, SWEET, and SEXY!! This book pulls you in and doesn't let go! Who wouldn't want to read about four alpha males who will do anything in their power for their mate!

My only complaints it was too short and rushed through everything. Plus, the ending could of had more.

Book Teaser(s) :
The natural desire to mate, to bond, pulled her under its spell, but she had to resist the call.
"Touch me. Please." The need in her voice surprised her. Close to the point of no return, her control snapped back to attention when a new male voice replied.
"You don't have to beg, darlin'."
"Back already?" asked Blue, not shifting his position, only turning his head to the entrance of the cave. "Your timing is impeccable."
"Good thing, too. I don't want you starting without me." ~ within Chapter 4

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



** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
**



Related Posts :

Made the Grade: Pack Seduction Series, Book 2

Interview with Stacey Espino

Giveaway - Claiming Their Mate by Stacey Espino

Made the Grade: The Siberian Volkov Pack Romance Series, Book 10

My Book Reviews & Book Index:
~ E ~ Authors

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Made the Grade: ParaRealm Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 447 KB | Release Date: March 2011 | Publisher: Tholden Press

"Fierce Dawn" [ParaRealm Series, Book 1] by Amber Scott

My Book Summary : When they were younger Sadie and her little sister, Heather, had to be the ones to make sure that everything was okay with their mother. Especially with her ramblings, non-legible journals, and antics that some days made them wonder if she should be in a loony bin or not. It also didn't help that there was no one who would voluntarily help them out.

Now years later, they've both have grown up and their lives have definitely changed ... or at least Sadie's has. Two years ago, after their mother past away, Sadie did somethings that were like her mother's antics, so much so that Heather now asks like a mother hen to Sadie now, controlling her every move. Sadie understands her sister's concern but things are getting better for her. She has a good job (even if it doesn't pay), a sweet friend, and she is agreeing to therapy. Plus, there is this really hot guy who visits her job a lot that she would love to meet. Things are good ... now if only Heather would see that.

However, Sadie is keeping a secret ..... she keeps having dreams of that hot guy that visits her job. And not only romantic ones either. Could this mean she is becoming more like her mother then ever before? Is she going to go crazy at any moment now?

And right when Sadie thinks she just might have gone crazy ... her world and everything she thought she knew gets turned upside down.

My Book Review : 3.8 out of 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!! This is an intriguing new series with a storyline that hooked me from the beginning. This series seems like a mixture of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, the X-Men, and R. G. Alexander's Children of the Goddess series all wrapped up in a new different and exciting way!!

The characters are great to read, I loved the back stories and the twists that came along the way! I'm really curious as to what will happen next ... to Elijah's friends (new and old) and to Sadie's family. Also .... to see how/if Sadie's powers will grow!! I do hope that even though in the coming books in this series Sadie & Elijah will be secondary characters, I hope that they will still have decent size rolls in the series. Since my only problem with this novel was even though it ended really good, I still thought it ended too soon ... plus the cliff hanger (of sorts) in the epilogue really doesn't help much at all. =0/

Book Teaser(s) :
Elijah took in her visage and pulled back. "Sadie, I cannot keep kissing you."
"Wow. Um, you sure know how to make a girl feel special, Elijah." Sadie sat up, the pain gone. Embarrassed over her reaction, she tried to pretend she didn't know he saw her lust for him. "I didn't think we'd really practice playing boyfriend girlfriend. I mean, between being chased by immortals and watched by human haters, I think I can actually manage my family wondering who you are." ~ within Chapter 15

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



** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
**



Related Posts :

Made the Grade: Soul Search by Amber Scott

Disappointmentville: Mystique Antiques Series, Novella 1

IBC's Bestseller for a Day [November 30th]: Soul Search by Amber Scott

Let it slide, let your troubles fall behind you. Let it shine, until you feel it all around you. And I don't mind, if it's me you need to turn to.

My Book Reviews & Book Index:
~ S ~ Authors

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Feasted On: Tova Gallagher Series, First Entry

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 197 KB | Release Date: July 2011 | Publisher: Self-Published

"Ecstatic Evil" [Tova Gallagher Series, First Entry] by Amanda McNeil

My Book Summary : Growing up Tova knew all about the fight between good versus evil. She would have to as she's half-demon (also known as a halvesie) and has been told over the years (by her demon cousin and a fairy) that at some point she'd have to choose a side. Just recently though she gets informed that she has two weeks to give her final decision about which side she chooses. However, when a mysterious stranger comes into her life thinking about her future is the last thing on her mind.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! This is a great start to what seems to be a compelling series! Tova is a girl who knows who she is but not really what she wants. Also, she is tough and a bad-ass too everyone she doesn't know but as soon as she's around Greg her demeanor completely changes. Basically she's a great character to read about! I can't wait to see where this series will go next!

Book Teaser(s) :
"You led me to believe you were really interested in me, but apparently you just wanted someone to hook up with."
"Where the hell did you get that idea?"
She snaps her eyes back to him, standing there looking dangerous and powerful, even in his underwear. "You won't talk to me about yourself! That screams 'Hi, I'm Greg, and I don't want anything that could even possibly lead to a relationship.'"
"Maybe I don't want to tell you because I don't think you're ready to hear it. Maybe I'm worried that if you hear it now you're the one who won't give me a chance, did you ever think about that?"
"Well that's just insulting. You're making it sound like I'm some sort of sleazy, judgmental type." She throws her right hand out to emphasize "sleazy," and the blanket nearly falls off. She quickly grasps it, feeling painfully naked in front of him even with the swaddling benefit of the blanket.

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



** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
**



Related Posts :

Blog Tour - Feasted On: Waiting For Daybreak by Amanda McNeil | Interview & Review

Feasted On: Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 4

Fangirling Ms. Stephanie "Number 1" | What's in a genre?? Let's Talk #Romance by @Stef_uncensored

Made the Grade: The Halfling's Lust by Tanilen

My Book Reviews & Book Index:
~ M ~ Authors

Disappointmentville: Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 561 KB | Release Date: July 2011 | Publisher: Forever

"Black Ties and Lullabies" by Jane Graves

My Book Summary : Bernadette (Bernie) has been Jeremy's bodyguard for the past 3 years, watching him pick up one blond bimbo after another, dealing with his casual attitude, flirty demeanor, and his ruthless business sense for way to long. So, after one attempt on his life that Jeremy doesn't take seriously (by her warnings before it happens) she takes her frustrations out on him right after she tells him that she quits. Well that just spikes Jeremy's frustrations too, since no one walks away from him without his say so. And it all leads to a powerful erotic encounter that neither of them expected, but right afterwards Bernie still walks away from him.

After weeks of calling Bernie's boss to get her to come back to work for him (even after offering more money) and getting turned down over and over, Jeremy is surprised to walk into his office and see Bernie there waiting for him with an unexpected surprise of her own ......... she's pregnant! She expects him to hand over all of his rights to the baby, as she believes she and the baby would cramp his style and he wouldn't want anything to do with them. Now Jeremy plans on doing anything in his power to prove to her how wrong she is....

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars. A sweet story about what love and family means to those who believe they would never have that for themselves. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romance books about a couple who ordinarily you would not think they would work out together but in someways they are perfect together.

The reason I gave this book such a low rating was because even though I liked the main characters, I got really annoyed with how Bernie really doesn't try to put any effort in asking Jeremy to help her out. I mean some things I understood but even after he proves himself a little bit she still keeps him out of her life and any/all things to do with setting up the place for the baby. I mean it's like she never got a clue. Or even gave Jeremy a shot in seeing where things could be. Very annoying.

What saved this book from getting an even lower score was the last three chapters were GREAT!! I loved how this book turned out.

Another thing I did LOVE about this book was the banter between the main characters! ♥

Book Teaser(s) :
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" she said.
"Nothing you haven't been asking me to do."
"Asking you to do? Are you out of your freakin' mind?"
"If I am," he said breathlessly, "then stop me."
He smothered her lips with another kiss. He moved forward, one step, then another, until he'd backed her against the wall. She made a halfhearted move to shudder away, but he held on, kissing her until the room spun around her.
Stop him, stop him, stop him...
The words swirled around in her mind but never took hold. ~ within Chapter 3
"I can't believe this," he said, dropping the sack on the floorboard. "You laid a guilt trip on me for making you miss your date with a man who doesn't even exist?"
"But you didn't know he didn't exist!"
"That's not the point. You're the one who started all this by lying to me in the first place!"
"And you would have never known I lied if you hadn't tried to get in the middle of things!"
"Your fictitious boyfriend was obviously for my benefit," Jeremy said, "so what were you trying to do? Make me jealous?"
"If I was trying to make you jealous, then why did I tell you I thought Madeline was perfect for you? Wouldn't I want you not to leave with her?" ~ within Chapter 19

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



** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
**



Related Posts :

Spreading the Word: BLACK WINGS by Iryna K. Combs

Disappointmentville: Pregnancy & Passion Series, Book 3

Made the Grade: Love Is... by 40+ authors from the Romance Divas writing community

Disappointmentville: While She Was Sleeping... by Isabel Sharpe

My Book Reviews & Book Index:
~ G ~ Authors

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

"Waiting On" Wednesday: Drink Deep

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


  • "Drink Deep" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 5] by Chloe Neill
    Publication Released Date: November 1, 2011

    Author's Book Description:
      "A strong-minded, sharp-witted heroine who will appeal to fans of Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series and Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake." (Library Journal)

      Clouds are brewing over Cadogan House, and Merit the vampire can't tell if this is the darkness before the dawn, or the calm before the storm. With the city itself in turmoil over paranormals and the state threatening to pass a paranormal registration act, times have never been more precarious for the vampires. If only they could lay low for a bit...

      Then magic rears its ugly head when Lake Michigan turns black. The mayor insists it's nothing to worry about, but Merit knows a panic is coming. She'll have to turn to friends old and new to find out who's behind this, and stop them before it's too late for both the vampires and humans.

    I am ADDICTED to this series and Merit ever since I read the first novel ("Some Girls Bite") about 7 months ago when I still was pregnant. Especially after what happen to Ethan in the last book (link to the review below) I'm really curious as to see what will happen next!! =0)

    My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Hard Bitten



    ** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
    All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
    **



    Related Posts :

    Idolizing In: Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 4

    Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2012

    "Waiting On" Wednesday: Dead in the Family

    Top 5 Books I'm Thankful For (so far) in 2011

    Sunday, July 31, 2011

    Feasted On: Stepp Sisters Trilogy, Book 3

    Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 419 KB | Release Date: July 2005 | Publisher: Zebra Books

    "Wanting Something More" [Stepp Sisters Trilogy, Book 3] by Kathy Love

    My Book Summary : When they were in high school Nathaniel (Nate) set up a prank (with his friends) where he got close to Marty (Martha), making her think that he liked her, then at the school dance he asked her to dance and kisses her (a bad kiss) and makes her the laughing stock of the school. After that, and for other reasons, Marty can't stand him.

    Now, over 10 yrs later, Marty is coming back to her hometown in Maine thinking that she has had enough of a life as a model and its time to move back home to start something new. Of course the first night back (driving through a nor'easter) she runs into Nate, who is now the towns Chief of Police. What she doesn't know is that after a recent attack that had landed Nate into the hospital (and a coma), he has changed for the better. Or at least that is what everyone in town is saying .... even her older sisters. But can she really give him a second chance, to see if Nate is any better then he used to be? Well there is only one way to find out ....

    My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars!! This is a fun and sweet novel by a fellow Maineiac (someone born in/from Maine)! Marty and Nate are such a great couple!! I'm sooo happy that Nate had gotten attacked since before he sounded like a royal jerk!! =0P But anyways ....

    This is a story about two different people who are in the process of finding themselves again, and fall-in-love along the way. I really liked this new twist that the author takes with her main characters ... very creative. I couldn't stop reading till I got to the end!!

    Book Teaser(s) :
    He was watching her, his arms folded over his chest, a slight smile curving his lips.
    "What?" she asked.
    "You dated a soap star named Arturo?"
    Marty bristled. "He wasn't a soap star when we were dating."
    "Arturo... What is his last name?"
    "He doesn't use a last name," Marty admitted dully.
    Nate bit back a laugh. "Oh, like Madonna or Cher."
    Really more like Liberace, she thought, although she didn't say so. ~ within Chapter 6
    That jarred Marty out of her daze; she blinked at Nate. "You sing with these guys?"
    "No," he said with chagrin. "Not unless I've had one too many drinks."
    "Come on, Nate!" Now the lead guitarist stepped up to the microphone to coax him.
    Suddenly the whole room was alive with cajoling, everyone shouting for Nate to sing.
    Marty grinned at him. "I think you have to do it or they'll revolt."
    "You're just happy the attention is off you," he said dryly.
    "Darn right."
    He gave her a wounded frown, but then squeezed her fingers and headed to the stage. ~ within Chapter 18

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



    ** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
    All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
    **



    Related Posts :

    Winter Themed Books To Warm You Up During the 2011 Holiday Season

    Feasted On: The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling

    It's A Rundown Life: House Island, Maine

    Feasted On: Sun-Kissed by Sierra Dafoe

    My Book Reviews & Book Index:
    ~ L ~ Authors

    Thursday, July 28, 2011

    Made the Grade: What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen

    Format: Hardcover | Pages: 402 | Release Date: May 2011 | Publisher: Viking

    "What Happened to Goodbye" by Sarah Dessen

    My Book Summary : For the past two-three years, every time Mclean starts a new school she changes herself into a new person ... from her first name (being called something like Eliza or Lizbet) to her clothes to her personality (like being a cheerleader at one school to hanging out with the drama kids at another). She never used to be this way, but ever since her parents sold their restaurant, her parents got a divorce, her mother got remarried and then gave her twin siblings, her life has never been the same and she has always felt lost since. So, instead of staying in the town where she grew up and her mother still lives, where she'd have to be around all of that drama related to her parents divorce, Mclean decides to go with her father. Her father's new job, as a person who helps (usually) failing restaurants, makes it so they move around a lot (once the restaurant is back in order). They've recently moved to Lakeview, to help out a restaurant called Luna Blu, and Mclean has every intention to start a new persona for herself.

    At least until she seems to end up calling herself by her real first name. Now she keeps having things and friends choosing her instead of the other way around. It seems like this might be a chance to be herself again, but after so long she's not quite sure who even that is anymore ....

    My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! This is a GREAT new novel by a wonderful author! Sarah sticks to her usual format, with creative new characters and one or two older characters coming in to say 'Hi.' Mclean seems to be the typical "floater" girl, who can be just about anyone she wants to be, and yet still has no idea who that is. Dave is great, sweet, and so quiet/thoughtful your never really sure what he'll do or say next. Then you have Dave's bunch of friends and Deb, who are all eclectic, fun, and just bounce around on the page. To top it off you get the people and activities at Luna Blu, which keep the pages turning. As a side you get the background and serious issues that are going on within her family structure that are always included in Sarah's novels. Overall it's a great book! And if you are a true fan to Sarah Dessen and her novels then you shouldn't be disappointed!

    Author Book Trailers :

    If you can't see/watch the above video then click here to watch it.


    If you can't see/watch the above video then click here to watch it.

    Book Teaser(s) :
    She narrowed her eyes at him. "I'm sure you already know that the previous owners of this place ran a very successful Mexican restaurant. When the new management came in and changed the menu, it only made sense to keep some of the more popular dishes."
    "I do know that," my dad said. "But the average POTS does not."
    "POTS?"
    "Person Off the Street. Your generic customer, the person walking by, looking for a place to try for dinner." He cleared his throat. "My point is, this restaurant is in an identity crisis. You don't know what you are, and my job is to help you figure it out."
    Opal just looked at him. "By changing everything," she said.
    "Not everything," he replied, flipping the menu over. "Remember: pickles." ~ within Chapter 2
    "She's early. What am I going to do? It's supposed to look like I have a whole crew here!"
    "Two isn't a crew?" Dave asked.
    "I'm not a part of this," I said. "I just came to see my dad."
    "Oh yes, but, Mclean," Opal said, desperate, "you can just pretend, right? For a few minutes? I will owe you big."
    "Pretend to be a delinquent?" I said, clarifying.
    "You can do it," Dave advised me. "Just don't smile, and try to look like you're considering stealing something."
    I actually had to fight not to smile at this. "It's that easy?" ~ within Chapter 6

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



    ** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
    All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
    **



    Related Posts :

    Book and Beverage Pairings | #bookrecommendations #BookTube @kathytrithardt
    Tis life in the slow lane ...
    ... come feel this magic i've been feeling since i met you ...

    "Waiting On" Wednesday: Something Like Fate

    My Book Reviews & Book Index:
    ~ D ~ Authors

    Feasted On: Breathe by Abbi Glines

    Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 336 KB | Release Date: May 2011 | Publisher: Wild Child Publishing

    "Breathe" by Abbi Glines

    My Book Summary : As far back as she can remember Sadie has really been the one taking care of everything at her home. Soon, however, her home is going to expand from just her mom and her to a new sibling too. So, right after the last day of her junior year of high school and the first day of summer, Sadie has to take over her mother's job as a maid for one of the fancier homes in her town, since her mother decides that she just can't do it at all because of her pregnancy (and because she just doesn't want to). However, after a few days of working at this house Sadie soon realizes that the owner of the place she's working for is none other than Jax Stone, world famous (and HOT) teenage rock star! Sadie, however, knows she needs the money more then to fall all over herself for a guy, no matter how famous he is, so she makes sure to get the job done and plans to be invisible.

    Being invisible is so out of the question when the family comes home for the summer and Jax notices her right away ... thinking that she made it past his security and is a crazed fan. To which Sadie proves to him otherwise by being completely opposite to the girls he's use too and that seems to intrigue Jax even more.

    Over time they chat here and there, which grows into a sort of friendship/relationship between them. Nevertheless, Sadie knows whatever happens between them wouldn't last more than the summer, as Jax agrees too since outside of that house their lives are completely different. However .... after spending just about spending the whole summer together in one way or another .... when they finally part, will they be able to breathe again without each other?

    My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!!! This was a great new twist to the "Cinderella" type of stories. We have Sadie, who is a great lead, that is a strong girl who knows if she didn't take on all of this responsibility the life that she and her mom have would be a lost worse then it is. However, even though she knows this, that doesn't mean she wouldn't want to be able to feel like a teenager for just once. Then she starts working at Jax's house and suddenly she has friends and people who want to look out for her more then she has ever had before, which she loves. And then Jax ..... he is sweet and an all around girls fantasy, especially when it comes to how you would want a "rock star" to act towards you. However, the two know that the world they have created together won't be the same once the summer is over so there is no way they could make it last afterwards .... right? I just could not get enough!!! And even though they had quite a few struggles to overcome, I do think they make a wonderful pair!

    I recommend this book for anyone who LOVES (and wants to read) a TRUE Cinderella Story that is set in "our" world! ♥

    Author Book Trailer :

    If you can't see/watch the above video then click here to watch it.

    Book Teaser(s) :
    He smiled and leaned over and asked in a soft voice, "Do you know you're beautiful?"
    I swallowed, hoping my dry throat allowed the words through without making me sound all choked up. "I wouldn't say 'beautiful.' I realize I have nice hair and eyes. I got those from my mother. But I don't have a good personality. So it really takes away from the others." My words sounded stupid being said aloud, but I realized I managed to bare my soul to this boy again. The power Jax held over me disturbed me. ~ within Chapter 5
    I blushed, and all four girls got sappy smiles on their faces, and one of them even sighed. "Wow, I can't believe Jax Stone's girlfriend lives in Sea Breeze."
    I started to correct her. I wasn't Jax's girlfriend, and he would be gone soon.
    "Well--"
    "She worries about my privacy. But then, I like the fact she wants to keep me all to herself." His hand squeezed mine, and I bit back a laugh.
    Amanda sighed. "Does my brother know about Jax?" ~ within Chapter 11

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



    ** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
    All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
    **



    Related Posts :

    Idolizing In: Backstage Pass Series, Book 2

    Made the Grade: Chasing the Dream Series, Book 1

    Feasted On: Sixth Street Bands Series, Book 1

    Feasted On: The Princes of Oxenburg Series, Book 1

    My Book Reviews & Book Index:
    ~ G ~ Authors

    Wednesday, July 27, 2011

    Feasted On: Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park

    Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 450 KB | Release Date: 2011 | Publisher: Self-Published

    "Flat-Out Love" by Jessica Park

    My Book Summary : Julie has just left Ohio and moved to Boston to start college and found out that the apartment that she was planning on moving into turns out to be a Burrito Restaurant, so much for agreeing to the place through craigslist. Well, now with nowhere to go, she calls her mom in a panic, knowing she can’t live on the side of the road. Thankfully her mother’s old college roommate lives in Massachusetts too and said Julie could move into her house while she begins college and looks for another place to live. So, now Julie moves into a house of near strangers ... there is:
    • Erin – the mother. very smart. a professor at Harvard. really likes to discuss things. doesn’t drive. nice.
    • Roger – the father. equally as smart as his wife. a researcher. quiet. sweet. travels a lot for his job.
    • Finn – the oldest child and son. adventurist. traveling the world. hot. smart. sweet. cares about his sister and family.
    • Matt – the middle child and youngest son. smart. a junior at MIT. takes care of his sister. doesn’t have many/if any friends. is on his computer a lot. cares a LOT about his family.
    • Celeste – the youngest child and the daughter. misses Finn, so has a “Flat Finn” to cope. sweet. very smart. doesn’t fit in with the other high school students her age. very creative.

    Even though this family is unique, Julie finds that she does fit in with these strangers. Soon she becomes friends with each of them, even with Finn through their Facebook accounts, and when she doesn’t seem to be able to find another place to live she is told that they have no problem with her staying there for the year. However, it quickly becomes apparent, especially with Flat Finn usually always with Celeste, that something isn’t quite right and Julie takes it on herself to try to help this family that has been so good to her. But nothing stays a secret long so what will happen when it finally comes out and stirs up everything she thought was true?

    My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars!! This was a novel about what a family does for those they love, and a girl who falls right into the middle of their lives who helps them in a way she never expects. What would you do to cope/survive something that looks hopeless to survive? What would you do to pull the ones you love back to what they once were? This is all from Julie’s POV so you don’t know what’s happening until she finds out, but in some ways it easy to guess at, just the reasoning behind what happened to the family is a little shocking. Some also may think what Matt does to Julie is a little mean, but you also have to remember Matt is the one at home still trying to hold his family together while Finn is off, so he does what he thinks is right but then can’t seem to find a way out of his lies. I really liked the relationship Julie finds herself in and the Facebook chats do get really steamy! I really like Matt and his quirky ways. Plus, getting to read about Celeste and how she goes from a recluse to a “typical” teenager is just a bonus!

    Book Teaser(s) :
    A dark car slowed and pulled to a stop, double-parking in front of Julie. "Mom, I have to go. I think this Matt character is here."
    "Are you sure it's him?"
    Julie peered into the car as the window lowered. "I see a maniacal-looking guy with brightly-colored candy in one hand, and he's waving a bloody sickle with the other. Oh! He's beckoning me to the car. This must be my ride."
    "Julie, stop it!" her mother ordered. "You have no idea how I feel, knowing that my only child is stranded in Boston. I wish I were there with you. Make sure it's Matthew. Ask to see his license." ~ within Chapter 1
    Matthew Watkins At the first Thanksgiving, one of the bloodiest battles ensued when it was discovered that the deliveryman forgot to bring extra duck sauce.
    Finn is God is, on this enchanting evening, in love with a wonderful guy.
    Julie Seagle Going to write a book called, "Binge, Screw, Loathe." It will be about a hateful woman who travels across the U.S. visiting all-you-can-eat brothels. ~ within Chapter 15

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



    ** This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts.
    All of these affiliate links are obvious as to which ones they are.
    **



    Related Posts :

    Winter Themed Books To Warm You Up During the 2011 Holiday Season

    Feasted On: Fast Track Series, Book 1

    Made the Grade: Hot & Nerdy Series, Book 5

    Feasted On: HotFlush/Starstruck Series, Book 1

    My Book Reviews & Book Index:
    ~ P ~ Authors
    This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts. Basically Jess earns from qualifying purchases.
    More specifically Jess partners those websites' programs and you should be aware that they may collect personal information when you interact with their sites. The collection and use of this information is subject to their own privacy policies.
    You can check out Rakuten Marketing's privacy policy here: https://rakutenmarketing.com/legal-notices/services-privacy-policy/