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"Enraptured" [Eternal Guardians Series, Book 4] by Elisabeth Naughton Expected Publication Released Date: April 3, 2012
Author's Book Description:
ORPHEUS — To most he’s an enigma, a devil-may-care rogue who does whatever he pleases whenever he wants. Now this loose cannon is part of the Eternal Guardians—elite warriors assigned to protect the human realm—whether he likes it or not.
Orpheus has but one goal: to locate a magical medallion with supernatural powers. He’s just not expecting a woman to get in the way, especially not a Siren as gorgeous as Skyla. Unable to resist her, the two become unlikely allies. He simply has no idea she’s an assassin sent to seduce, entrap, then ultimately destroy him.
Yet Skyla herself might have the most to lose. There’s a reason Orpheus feels so familiar, a reason her body seems to crave him. Perhaps he’s not the man everyone thinks…
Then again…maybe he’s exactly that man.
The truth could reveal a deadly secret as old as the Eternal Guardians themselves.
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"Donovan's Angel" [The Donovans of the Delta Series, Book 1] by Peggy Webb (aka Anna Michaels)
Book Teaser:
"The Cheshire cat, I presume?" he asked, smiling.
"No. Just Baby's messenger mistress. I'm returning your socks."
"Remind me to thank Baby."
"Don't be too hasty with the thanks. Just wait until you see the socks." She clutched the limb, already regretting her impulsiveness in climbing the tree. She was just asking for trouble. ~ within Chapter 2
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My Book Summary : Jessica has just survived "camping hell" with her soon-to-be ex-boyfriend, Steve, and his friends. Now all she has to do is get back to Anchorage so she can make her flight, get back home, and she'll be all set. However, Steve decides to prolong their trip back and stops off at a small town bar, where he completely ignores Jessica, and plans to get drunk with his friends. Also, not long after she arrives at the bar Jessica notices a hot guy checking her out, she decides that instead of waiting to break up with Steve later she'll do it now, and needs to find a way to get to Anchorage.
Flint, the hot guy she noticed earlier, comes to her rescue at the bar, is nice enough to drive her safely to Anchorage, and they both get a whole lot closer throughout the night. So much closer that after a few days apart Jessica finds that her whole world and everything she thought she knew becomes changed ..... after Flint informs her that she's his mate, and he does not intend to ever let her go. But will she be able to deal with the new changes or even want them?
My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars. This story puts an interesting twist on what it means to be a werewolf and to be the mate of one. I thought these different aspects of being a werewolf were very clever and makes me wonder what Flint and the other Lokoti Werewolves look like!! Nevertheless, because of the poor reviews on Amazon.com I didn't expect this to be as cute and erotic as I found it!
Yes, I agree, with some of the other reviewers on Amazon.com who said that this story doesn't have the best of writing. But in some ways, I just thought it all works!
I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a light, fun, paranormal romance!
Book Teaser(s) :
Glowing turquoise eyes...? Then that means that night in the hotel room, I wasn't imagining things! I recalled how sharp his teeth had felt as I remembered all the growling noises he had made. Right now, he or it, was panting as it stood in the entranceway of my kitchen.
Holy shit, I screwed a Werewolf! ~ within the story as there isn't any chapters
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My Book Summary : Ten years ago Paige and Drake were inseparable it seemed. Even though Paige was human and Drake was next in line to become alpha of his pack, they really loved each other and planned to spend their lives together. However, Drake's current alpha and a vengeful vampire changed Paige & Drake's plans, separating them for good the best way they knew how, by turning Paige into a vampire.
Now ten years later, Paige returns to Drake after she heard rumors about someone out to get him. Once they get together again, sparks fly and old passion ignites! But everyone knows vampires and werewolves are sworn enemies. Will they be able to put the pass behind them and move on or will they still be ripped apart for good?
My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! A cute story about love and loss, and overcoming the "rules" that others may put on you. It had the same intense passion as "Bound In Darkness," however I think I liked the plot better in "Bound In Darkness" then this one. I mean the plot is good, it's cute, gets the point across and such, yet because of how short this story is it feels like this story wraps up too quickly. I guess I just wish there was more to it.
Nevertheless, I would still recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Cynthia Eden's novels and who has enjoyed reading her other Bound books.
“I’m the fucking alpha.” He let the power ring in his voice. He’d fought for the title. Earned it. And since he was alpha, the one they all submitted to... “I can do anything I want.”
“Jeremiah–” Had that bastard really gone after Paige? Set this whole nightmare in motion? His jaw ached as Drake growled, “He’s dead.” A very lucky thing for the old wolf right then. Because if he’d still been living, Drake would have ripped him apart. “It’s my pack now.” If Heath wanted to challenge him... Come the hell on.~ within Chapter 6
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My Book Summary : Ever since Sadie met Garrett she has been madly infatuated with him, however he's never seen her as anything other than a friend. Nevertheless, when summer break begins and Garrett becomes single again, Sadie has high hopes that this is finally the time when their relationship will begin to change and become something more. Yet when their summer plans get messed up, and Garrett goes off to literary camp while Sadie stays in town working at the local coffee shop, she comes to realize that the friendship between them might not even be a friendship and what she took as them being "equals" might not be that at all. Therefore, while Garrett is away (with his latest love he met at camp) Sadie decides to go through a "12 step plan" to get over her obsession with Garrett and try turning herself into the person she might really want to be. Thankfully, she has friends new and old to help her out, however, when Garrett returns from camp will she be able to stick to her plan, or will she fall back into old habits??
My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!! This novel is fun and makes you remember what it's like to be a teenager. Well, a girl teen at least. Dealing with the pressures from friends to like the things they do. As well as, dealing with the all too usual cases of unrequited love, or at least what you believe to be love at the time you’re feeling it. In addition, I liked that it didn't only deal with the feelings that Sadie was having. Since this novel also shows, how that even when we grow up we can get into situations where we might change ourselves for someone else---even if we don't intentionally mean to at that time---and how some of us deal with the after effects of those decisions.
This novel reminded me of my teenage years. I was shy (I still am in some ways). However, between the ages of 13-16 years old I pretty much took whatever my friends said as "cool" as what was right. [Example: I like country music but they didn't so I didn't like country music.] I think most teenagers (and younger kids) do this a lot growing up. Just hopefully at some point they'll come to their senses and realize trying to find out who they are and want to be is what the right thing to do is, which is what Sadie tries to learn throughout this whole novel.
I really liked the characters, everyone from the cafe (LuAnn, Dominique, Josh, Aiko, etc) was hilarious with their own little family camaraderie going on, and Kayla was very refreshing since she really grows (or as Sadie comes to realize she is more then what meets the eye) throughout the book. Even Garrett, in a weird way, isn't really a bad guy and is a good character. His only real flaw was trying to change Sadie in the first place and then kind of being a "user" type of person.
Anyway ... what I'm trying to say is ... I HIGHLY recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys YA books. Especially novels that have strong female leads that have role model potential!!
Book Teaser(s) :
Romeo and Juliet? Death by poison, dagger, and miscommunication. I feel a surge of new energy as I click through the pages, updating every relationship with their dismal demise. Shakespeare is easy. Desdemona: murdered by her husband. Ophelia: drowned. Cordelia: hanged. Uplifting. ~ within Chapter 10
"I thought up another step for that plan of yours!"
"You did?" I remain noncommittal. LuAnn's previous suggestions for the "Getting Over Garrett" file have so far included transferring to an international school somewhere glamorous and European, making out with twenty-four boys in twenty-four hours, and staging an intricate voodoo witchcraft ceremony to peel his essence from around my soul. ~ within Chapter 20
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"Northern Exposure" [Compass Brothers Series, Book 1] by Jayne Rylon & Mari Carr
My Book Summary : Lucy had always had a thing for Silas even though she was dating his best friend, Colby. The three of them had been inseparable growing up, so when Lucy finds Colby and Silas making out in the barn she's crushed thinking that they have finally found what they want in each other and no longer want her and takes off. However, Silas takes Lucy's leaving after being caught kissing Colby as her being discussed with what they were doing, so with that in mind, and since he's 18-years-old, he decides to take himself out of the equation so he won't be able to hurt his family or Colby and Lucy.
Over the next ten years, Silas is in Alaska working on risky jobs, drinking away his misery over missing his family, their ranch, and the two people he has always loved (Colby and Lucy). Then an accident happens while on the job, injuring him, and sending him back home into the care of Colby and Lucy.
Even though things have changed while Silas has been gone, the one thing that hasn't is Colby and Lucy's love and dedication to each other and their love for Silas, whom they both miss. However, once Silas gets back home will they be able to salvage the relationship they all once shared together and make it grow into something more? Or will everyone else's expectations of what is propriety get in the way of their love?
My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! This story is about the lengths people will go through to make sure they put the ones they love above all else, even if what they decide is a little misguided. I really enjoyed this story!! The sex scenes were very hot. You might need to cool yourself off afterwards! In addition, what makes this story really likeable is the plot, it might be short but it worked. I just wished it was a bit longer.
I recommend this to anyone who enjoys erotic romances.
A series of three dings proved Seth, Sam and Sawyer waited for him to join. He selected their names from the list onscreen then entered the conference.
"You should have seen them. Smoking hot quadruplets, Sam." Silas's brother out west bragged to his twin. "Two for you, two for me."
"Sawyer Compton, what kind of trouble are you digging up now?" Vicky laughed at the horror on her youngest son's face.
"Dude, a little warning would have been nice before you tossed Mom on the line." To see the Coastie blush made Silas's day. ~ within Chapter 6
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Jayne and/or Miri, then please check out their websites: Jayne's Amazon Page & Mari's Amazon Page.
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"Temptation Ridge" [Virgin River Series, Book 6] by Robyn Carr
My Book Summary : After putting her life on hold for the last five years, at 25-years-old Shelby's life finally changes once her mother passes away. She sells their house, moves in with her Uncle Walt and cousins for the fall and winter, and plans to travel and get back into college within the next year. However, while she's making plans for college and traveling doesn't mean she can't have any fun while she's visiting/staying with family in Virgin River ....
Luke just recently retired from the Army. He plans to move into and rebuild the rundown house and cabins, in Virgin River, that he and his younger brother purchased a while back, and plans to overhaul them and sell them to earn some profit. However, he soon realizes that Virgin River isn't the usual type of town. It's a place where they take care of their own, and make any newcomers feel like family.
Once Shelby and Luke meet, their attraction to each other is undeniable! Nevertheless, the 13-year age difference and personal life plans make it so Luke tries to stay away from Shelby as much as possible. However, as they get to know each other more over the weeks/months in Virgin River will they be able to stay apart from each other for long??
My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars. This is the first book that I've read from this series, and even though it's within a series, I feel that each book can be read as a standalone novel. However, with that being said this novel/series, I've come to realize, is written in a way that each novel may have main characters but still has a bunch of sub-plots throughout the whole book. This makes it so some of the sub-plots that come up in one of the novels might not end until the next novel or a few novels after that. It's definitely a unique concept that made me even more interested in this series.
Nevertheless, I find that even though I thoroughly enjoyed reading about each of the main characters, the different plots, and the town. I didn't like this novel that well because of how the main characters (Luke and Shelby) story was dragged out. The first half I can understand, but by the time Thanksgiving came around and Luke is now having issues with his past come back to haunt him, it just got to be a little too much for me. Also, there were times when I got so caught up with what was going on between Luke and Shelby that I did get annoyed with having a new sub-plot come up because than I had to wait a couple of pages or chapters to get back to information about them.
Overall, though, I think this is a great series with lively characters and a wonderful town that I wish was real so I could visit! I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys reading Susan Mallery's Fools Gold Series!!
She gave him a peck on the lips. "How long will Sean be here?"
"Seriously, I'm going to kill him and hide the body."
"How long?" she demanded, though she smiled.
"He says a few days. But he doesn't know about his impending murder." ~ within Chapter 6
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"The Great Escape" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Expected Publication Released Date: July 10, 2012
A Note About the Book from the Author:
Dear Readers,
I’m so glad you’ve come to visit. If you’ve read one of my books, you already know quite a bit about me, but here’s what I know about you... You have a great sense of humor. You believe life is stressful enough without having to read depressing novels. You love a good love story, but you want a little extra, too. A tear. A laugh. A sigh. A sense of recognition. You’ve come to the right place, and I hope you enjoy your visit.
As all of you who’ve read "Call Me Irresistible" know, Ted Beaudine’s bride, Lucy Jorik (from "First Lady") runs away from her wedding at the very beginning of the book. (No spoiler.) We never see her again and—I know that’s sort of rotten—but I had good intentions. I originally planned to include Lucy’s story as part of "Call Me Irresistible," but it quickly became evident that this was a woman who needed her very own book...and her very own man.
For better or worse, she has it!
"The Great Escape" On Sale in hardback
July 10, 2012
Meet the mysteriously sinister man named...Panda.
He had too long black hair that curled past his collar, cold blue eyes set above high cheekbones, and sadistic lips. After so many years of Secret Service protection, Lucy had grown used to taking her safety for granted, but she didn’t feel safe now, and the fact that she dimly recognized the biker as a guest at last night’s rehearsal dinner—one of Ted’s odd assortment of friends—didn’t exactly reassure her. Even semi-cleaned up in a dark suit that didn’t fit well, a rumpled white shirt open at the collar, and motorcycle boots that appeared to have received nothing more than a dusting, he didn’t look like anybody she wanted to meet in an alley. Exactly where she happened to be...
Happy reading, Susan
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My Book Summary : Cade is a werewolf who holds a big grudge against vampires, because after the torture a group of them put him through when he was young and how they murdered his pack. Now he has turned himself into the best vampire slayer in the Northwest. Therefore, when a witch comes to him an offer to pay him a good amount of money to kill one, he thinks nothing of it and agrees to the offer.
However, Allison, his vampire prey, is nothing like he is used to seeing or anything like he imagined. She's not fully turned into a vampire yet, so she's an innocent. In addition, she seems to not know what she's about to turn into or why. After a short time of being around each other Cade quickly turns from hunter into protector and with other threats still out to get Allison it's a really good thing. Nevertheless, will Cade be able to protect Allison through everything that comes their way?
My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! Even though this is a quick read, it is packed with hot romance and fight scenes. Plus, it has a really good plot! Add in some dynamic main characters and you have a paranormal romance novella that you just have to read!!
I recommend this to anyone who likes to read short and spicy paranormal books then this is a book for you!
"S-stop staring at me like that." She hunched her shoulders and pulled up her blanket. "Either you're gonna kill me or you're not."
Those weren't the only choices he had. What about fucking? Where did that fall on her little to-do-list? ~ within Chapter 3
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