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.

Character Interview & Giveaway - Getting Familiar With Your Demon by Jodi Redford

In honor of Jodi Redford's latest novel "Getting Familiar With Your Demon," which is the 4th book in her That Old Black Magic Series, releasing soon I'm hosting a Character Interview & a GIVEAWAY!!

Be sure to comment on this post to be able to sign up for this GIVEAWAY (listed below)!! [Running from February 21 - 28, 2012]

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My Q&A with a character from "Getting Familiar With Your Demon" :

Character's Name : Samael (Sam) Gorasola
Character's Appearance : 6' 3", fit, muscular build, black hair and dark blue eyes

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

Most know me as the former familiar of the voodoo queen, Antoinette Delacroix. Let’s just say our relationship was a little on the strained side—particularly toward the end of our acquaintance. I used to collect souls for her, and the demon council. Not exactly the safest or jolliest of occupations. Still, I’ve always liked living on the edge. Hell, danger is my middle name. My cousin Nikki will tell you it’s “Pissy”. Which is ridiculous. Do I look like a guy who’d be named Sam Pissy Gorasola? Yeah, thought so.

What is your favorite article of clothing?

My leather jacket. It’s been through plenty of brawls and soul hunts with me. Plus it makes me look pretty badass. *flexes biceps*

What is your favorite book?

"Christine" by Stephen King. A possessed Plymouth Fury. What’s not to love?

What is your favorite food?

I’m a meat and potatoes guy. So a fat slab of prime rib with a side of red skins.

Do you have a favorite place to go and/or vacation spot?

My favorite watering hole is Champions, a bar in Savannah. It’s also where I first crossed paths with my Bella. Guess that makes me kinda sentimental about it.

If you could marry any person, who would it be and why?

Marabella Blanchard—my little Bella. Without a doubt. She’s my reason for living. The other half of my heart. Hell, my entire heart.

What is one thing you wouldn't be caught dead doing?

Dancing. Or listening to disco music. Or dancing while listening to disco music. *grimaces*

Did you do or get anything good for Valentine’s Day this year?

Bella is the best present I could ever hope for. I surprised her with a romantic breakfast in bed, followed by a sexy massage and then dessert. *eyebrow waggle*

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"Getting Familiar With Your Demon" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 4] by Jodi Redford
Expected Released Date : February 28, 2012

Author's Book Description :

He should push her away...but he'd rather have his wicked way with her.

That Old Black Magic, Book 4

After too many years learning death from the inside out as the familiar of a voodoo queen, soul collector Samael Gorasola betrayed his boss, which landed him on demon death row.

He should have known not even his punishment would come easy, but the deal he’s offered to escape his fate stinks. Become the indentured servant to his despised enemy? No thanks, he’d rather be six feet under. With that in mind, he picks a deadly fight with two demon hunters, only to be rescued by one misguided, deliciously innocent white witch.

Marabella hasn’t a clue what possessed her to help Sam, particularly since he’s not the least bit grateful. She blames it on her overwhelming attraction to the dark, dangerous demon, and her exasperating quest to rid herself of the stubborn curse that guards her virginity. If the guild finds out, though, she can kiss her white-witch status goodbye.

A kiss is exactly what she gets, followed by a consuming hunger that breaks down all heavenly and earthly barriers…and leaves Sam saddled with the one thing he never wanted, a conscience, and a connection to Marabella that puts her soul on the line.

Warning: This book contains torturous use of disco music, one sinfully sexy demon who revels in being bad, a virgin witch whose innocence runs more than skin deep, and plenty of wicked, forbidden sex with explosive side effects—literally. [Read Jess' Review for this Book - 4 out of 5 stars!]

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Giveaway!! :

• WIN an E-COPY of "Getting Familiar With Your Demon!!"

The Fine Print:

1. This contest ends on February 28th 2012.
2. This contest is open to those who are at least 18 years-old, but it's also open Internationally!!
3. All you have to do to enter is comment on this post, along with your name, email address, and what type of e-copy would you like to receive (PDF/PRC/EPUB)!
4. Official winner will be chosen by Random.org

Soo .... COMMENT, COMMENT, COMMENT on this post!! And you could WIN!!

Teaser Tuesdays: Time Out

Today's Teaser Tuesdays by MizB - click here

"Time Out" by Jill Shalvis

Book Teaser:

"I promised," Rick said. "And I'll deliver."
"Great," Rainey said. "But when---"
But nothing. He'd given Lena a quick, soft smile and was already gone, back inside the building to wield his power there.
"I hate it when he does that," Rainey grumbled. ~ within Chapter 1

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

Idolizing In: A Familiar Face by Marie Harte

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 184 KB | Release Date: August 2011 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"A Familiar Face" by Marie Harte

My Book Summary : Things have not been going well for Mallory, a witch, who doesn't have much money so she can't afford a decent familiar and is close to losing her apartment. This is why she has no problem taking up an extra shift at The Python Palace where she’s a part-time waitress when her boss, Rattler, asks her too. However, once the shift is over all she wants to do is get off of her feet and fall asleep, so Rattler tells her to go up to The Lounge, a special area that not many are allowed into, to get some rest. After complying and waking up from her nap, Mallory finds herself in a completely different world and within the midst of a war. In addition, her captor just happens to resemble Rattler enough to be his twin and lights a passion within her that she has never felt before. Nevertheless, even as she helps out these people around her (some wanting that help and some not), does she really want to give up everything from where she came from or should she go home??

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! WOW!! This novel exceeded my expectations and then some! It's a sexually driven, fast-paced, match made from heaven or a little club known as The Python Palace, novel that enthralled me into wishing there was more to read about!!

About the Characters:
• Mallory: Sarcastic, funny, sweet, and very playful. A witch who knows how to fight like the best of them. One who might not be much in her own world but means quite a bit in Core's world.

• Core: Clever. A strong leader. A wonderful fighter. Very protective of Mallory.

• Rattler: Mysterious. Bossy. A god??

I can't say enough about this book! I had great delight in reading about Core's abilities--from his true self to his sexual ability. Plus, the banter between Mallory and Core is entertaining just by itself! Then you throw in the mysteriousness about Core's world, how Mallory can help out in the war, and everything that has to do with Rattler, making it very hard for me to put this book down.

I recommend it to anyone who enjoys sexually focused (sort of), adventurous (definitely), paranormal (to the extreme) novels!!

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : In Plain Sight

Book Teaser(s) :

"This cannot be happening. Frank the rat, MacNafee, a double shift.... And to cap it off with the best sex of my life with Rattler's twin? No way."
"His twin?" Core couldn't help but preening at the off-hand compliment. "Best sex of your life?"
"Look, I'm in crisis here," she barked.
He grinned. ~ within Chapter 3

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