Feasted On: Portals of Destiny Tales, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 481 KB | Release Date: April 2012 | Publisher: Digital Crystal Press | Obtained: Book Lovers’ Buffet & Amazon.com

"Dragon Rider's Gift" [Portals of Destiny Tales, Book 1] by K. H. LeMoyne

My Book Summary : Roark was a solider for a long time until he heard rumors of the possibility of an attack to their kingdom. He goes on a quest in search of an ancient red dragon (Kraz) he heard of being captured, so he can free him in hopes they'll bond and the dragon will help in protecting everything in the kingdom. However, convincing Kraz that bonding together and getting involved in Roark's plans are harder than he originally thought. Yet in the end, they head toward the King and the castle to share their knowledge and become a part of the King's dragon guard.

Everything seems to fall into place for them when it comes to protecting the kingdom. However, Roark never expected on losing his heart in the process to Princess Nira. Three souls. Two hearts. And a bond that links them all. Can they find a way to protect each other and the kingdom before an evil mage comes for them all?

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Three souls. Two hearts. And a bond that links them all." is how this novel is best described! I LOVED the characters!! Kraz is an egotistical dragon who put humor throughout this novel! While Roark & Nira have chemistry that flies off the page and wouldn't slow down! Then to top it off the plot was fast-paced and made me not want to put it down!! Wonderful!

I hope that there will be a story about Lord Joach since he went from being the most hated character to one of my favorite characters in the novel! Plus, there were quite a few other secondary characters that were enticing too (like Nira's bodyguard, Aegon).

I highly recommend this novel to anyone who likes paranormal romances that have a lot of action and a bit of erotica in them!!

Book Teaser(s) :

One large spin presented him a view of land in place of air, his eardrums thrumming as gravity pulled at his head instead of his feet. He didn’t bother to hold in his whoop and laughed as Kraz roared and released a fire plume as they cut along the currents.
A good day to fly with the gods, Rider.
Aye, my friend. A good day indeed.
Friend. Don’t mistake me for friend, Rider.
If I am to trust you with my life, beast, then you will be either friend or foe. I have few of either, so consider yourself precious as a friend.
Hmm...yes. Precious I am. ~ within Chapter 2

Roark stood, watching his pitiful path up the cavern stairway and his retreat into the tunnel. He is not my favorite, by any means. But it takes strength to realize one’s failings and make reparation. He’s at an impasse. If he chooses wisely, he’ll be a man worthy of respect.
He handled our princess in a manner unworthy of a rider. You should have ground him to dust.
Her wish was to grant him a chance to make amends. She is our liege. However, Roark had wanted to crush Joach after his cruel assault on Nira’s innocent nature. She did not want him humiliated and sees worth where others might not.
Hmm, dragons do not juggle these needless emotions. We don’t debate right and wrong. We protect our hoard and annihilate threats.
That is what makes you a warrior and my lady a future queen, Roark countered. Our lady.
Roark bent his head with a chuckle. Our queen—my lady. ~ within Chapter 13

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by K. H., then please check out her website. Check out all of the books offered for the Book Lovers’ Buffet Vacation Getaway [going from June 8 - 22, 2012], HERE!

From Book to the Movies: The Host

"The Host" by Stephenie Meyer, I haven't read this novel of hers but since the movie stars Saoirse Ronan, and I loved her performance in "Hanna," so I'm very interested in watching it!!

Movie Release Date :: March 29, 2013

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"Waiting On" Wednesday: Crewel

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

"Crewel" [Crewel World Trilogy, Book 1] by Gennifer Albin
Expected Publication Released Date: October 16, 2012

Author's Book Description:

Incapable. Awkward. Artless.

That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail.

Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested.

Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they’re coming for her—tonight.

Now she has one hour to eat her mom’s overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister’s academy gossip and laugh at her Dad’s stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything’s okay. And one hour to escape.

Because once you become a Spinster, there’s no turning back.

Teaser Tuesdays: One Wet Summer

Today's Teaser Tuesdays by MizB - click here

"One Wet Summer" by Ann Montclair

Book Teaser:

The little girl stuck her tongue out at him and flipped away like a dolphin, swimming with sure strokes to the shallow end. Maura swam in her wake and met her at the pool stairs.
“You should say thank you to the lifeguard,” she said, as the little girl’s pink, sparkly, swimsuited bottom flounced up the steps in front of her. “He was trying to help, you know.”
“Oh, you’d think he’d have figured it out by now. I play that game nearly every day. It’s fun to float and hold my breath as long as possible. I don’t know why it freaks everyone out.” She sounded dramatically exasperated and Maura couldn’t help but laugh at the child’s adult tone.
The little girl smiled up into Maura’s face, and continued. “You swim fast, lady. No one has ever beat Fred before.”
“So, you pull this trick often, eh?” Maura tried not to sound too impressed. “I bet only the new guests give you that satisfying scream, huh?”
“Yep,” the little girl agreed, twisting her long dark hair around one of her dimpled fingers. ~ within Chapter 1

Made the Grade: Anything & Everything Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 280; Kindle Edition - File Size: 484 KB | Expected Release Date: March 2011 | Publisher: Samhain Publishing | Obtained: Goddess Fish Promotions

"Anything You Want" [Anything & Everything Series, Book 1] by Erin Nicholas

My Book Summary : Sabrina (Seattle - Marc's nickname for her) has always been close to Luke ever since she was 13 years old and he protected her from her father's overbearing ways. Since that day on, he has been her hero, her best friend, her safety net, the person she always called when she desperately needed something. At least that was until 4 years ago when she tried to take their relationship to the next level (from friends to lovers) and found out that even though she truly cared for Luke she just couldn't settle into the lifestyle he wanted. Therefore, she left for Seattle and never looked back (for the most part)....

Now it's 4 years later, her dreams of being a famous singer still have not come true, she's broke because someone recently stole all of her money, and is .... pregnant! On her way back to her hometown, her car brakes down and she's stranded with nowhere to go and no one to call but Luke. However, Luke isn't the one who comes to rescue her ... Marc does.

When Marc was in 5th Grade, his family died in a car accident and Luke and Luke's family were kind enough to take him in and adopt him. Ever since then he has loved them and would do anything to protect them. Even if that means stepping in and keeping Sabrina away from Luke, so she cannot break his heart again. Now if only he can try to protect himself and his heart from Sabrina too...

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this is a story of finding one's true passion, of overcoming one's fears, and fulfilling those dreams! I really loved the characters!! Sabrina/Seattle is clever, funny, smart-mouthed, and witty while being a passionate singer. Marc is protective, creative, amusing, cocky, flirtatious, and dynamic while being a passionate chef. Together they are the perfect duo to keep each other on their toes while being very supportive of each other’s dreams.

With that being said, I was very annoyed with how Sabrina kept falling back on Luke. I mean I understand that that was the whole point of the plot but it's like as soon as she gets around Luke she second-guesses her choices and wants making her seem like she looses her backbone altogether. This is why I loved her with Marc because they played off each other well. In addition, when they were together it's the only time that Sabrina made any real choices that worked well for her and were "smart" choices.

I recommend this novel to anyone who likes to read a good contemporary romance that has a little comedy thrown in!

This review is a part of a Blog Tour through Goddess Fish Promotions -- Be sure to check out the tour around the other blog sites! Commenting at the stops on the tour will also increase your chance of winning! Here's my stop for this blog tour! [Blog Tour will run from May 28 - June 25, 2012]

My Previous Interview(s) with this Author : June 2012

Author's Novel Extras : Series Trading Cards | We have a problem... | This #$%&-ing book | This #$%&-ing book, Part II | This #$%&-ing book, Part III | This #$%&-ing book, Part IV

Book Teaser(s) :

“I need some hydrocortisone cream.”
“What for?”
Marc never had been particularly tactful where she was concerned.
“I have a rash.”
“A rash?” He wrinkled his nose as if she’d announced she had an STD.
“Heat rash.”
“Heat rash?”
Marc was an intelligent guy but sometimes she wondered how he’d managed to obtain his Master’s degree.
“I have heat rash from where the denim of my shorts rubbed on the back and inside of my thighs as I walked down the highway in eighty-seven degree heat, looking for a service station for my damned car.”
He stared at her for a full ten seconds. Then his eyes dropped to her thighs. He stared harder, seeming puzzled.
“What?” she finally demanded.
“How’d I miss that?”
“Excuse me?”
“You were standing there in your panties and I thought I looked you over pretty good.”
She felt a jolt of heat remembering his eyes on her. If he’d been looking really closely he could have seen her heart thumping in her chest. “You were staring at my tattoo.”
“And thinking about proceeding with caution.” ~ within Chapter 2

Teaser #2 ~ within Chapter 8

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