Blog Tour - Feasted On: Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert | Review & Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to Katee Robert, with a review of her latest novel "Wrong Bed, Right Guy," which is the 1st book in her Come Undone Series!!

ALSO -- Be sure to check out Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post to be able to sign up for this blog stop's GIVEAWAY!! [Blog Tour will run from August 24 - 29, 2012]

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- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 308 KB | Expected Release Date: July 2012 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Brazen | Obtained: Entangled Publishing

"Wrong Bed, Right Guy" by Katee Robert

My Book Summary : Elle is a sweet and straitlaced art gallery coordinator who is thinks she's found her Mr. Right. Her boss Nathan is the one, even though he doesn't make her completely hot and bothered they are the perfect match in every other way, if only he would ask her out. Yet even with her no-so-blatant hints, he still hasn't. So, when Nathan informs her that he's going to be creating a new art piece that day Elle knows he'll be spending the night in the loft above the gallery so she plans to seduce him that night!

However, even with the best laid plans .... some things can always turn array. Especially when Elle finds that, the man she is seducing isn't Nathan at all but his bad boy brother!!!

Gabe never expected to have a night visitor while staying in his brother's loft but he isn't complaining either. However, once Elle realizes that he's not Nathan and takes off, Gabe plans on doing everything in his power to prove to her that even though he's a "bad boy" he wants to be her hero too.

Has the "country corn princess" finally met her perfect match or is this the beginning of another dating disaster?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars, this is a steamy story about finding that Mr. Right and being able to trust with your whole heart! I LOVED GABE!!! He is a bad boy looking for his perfect match and when he unexpectedly gets her in the middle of the night, he does everything he can to keep her and win her heart! Elle and Gabe's chemistry and budding romance leaps off the pages of this novel! They make a great pair!!

My only problem with this novel is that while I liked Elle when she was with Gabe. I really hated her when she was having problems with him. And NO, it's not because of my crush on Gabe. My issues with Elle were because of the way she handles the situations they get into together and how she always seems to blame him, or look down her nose at him, before thinking things through and making smart decisions about what is happening to her.

With that being said, if the novel were changed then it wouldn't have been as good as it was. In addition, I do understand where Elle gets all of her insecurities. Therefore, I'm not really surprised that Elle did and said the things she did. I just wish she did things differently. Additionally, I LOVED the ending and I hope to see/read more about Elle & Gabe when book 2 of this series comes out!

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and I would recommend it to anyone who likes contemporary romances that have a little erotica in them.

Author's Series Extras : In which I haz a newsletter and...well...NEWS!

Book Teaser(s) :

She might not be a porn star by night, or racy, or a wild child, but Elle had a lot going for her. Just because he didn’t see it didn’t mean someone else wouldn’t—someone like Nathan. Except she hadn’t seduced Nathan. She’d sneaked into bed with his brother.
Maybe she should just give up on men and join a nunnery.
“What is going on in that head of yours that’s putting a frown on your face?”
“I’d make a terrible nun.”
She hadn’t meant to say that out loud, darn it. ~ within Chapter 5

“Let me help you.”
“I’m fine.” Elle shoved past him and marched toward the store. “You’re acting insane.”
“And you didn’t look for cars. What if you got hit?” Christ, he sounded like a mother hen.
Apparently Elle thought the same thing. “Thanks, Mom, but I’m a grown-up. I have no intention of throwing myself in front of a car.” She hurried inside, but Gabe could have sworn he heard her mutter, “But I might if you don’t stop nagging me.” ~ within Chapter 10

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

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About the Author :

Katee Robert learned to tell stories at her grandpa’s knee. Her favorites then were the rather epic adventures of The Three Bears, but at age twelve she discovered romance novels and never looked back. Now living in Eastern Washington, she spends her time—in between ogling men’s goodies and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse—writing speculative romance novels.

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My Giveaway!! :

• An e-book copy of "Wrong Bed, Right Guy"

The Fine Print -- To Enter :

1. This contest ends on August 29th 2012.
2. This contest is International!!
3. It's the author/publisher's responsibility to ensure that the winner gets the book, not mine.

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Feasted On: The Booby Trap by Anne Browning Walker

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 257 | Expected Release Date: September 1, 2012 | Publisher: Pixel Entertainment | Obtained: NetGalley

"The Booby Trap" by Anne Browning Walker

My Book Summary : Bambi has always been a looker. It is hard not to be when you are blonde and built like a pin-up. However, now at the age of 27-years-old she's using her looks to her own advantage by working at The Booby Trap, a Hooters knockoff type of sports bar. Bambi plans to use the first-hand knowledge she gains at the bar and that of her co-workers to put together her dissertation for her Ph.D. she's getting through Harvard on woman's studies.

Nevertheless, she doesn't expect the complication of Trip Whitley, the rich and handsome local celebrity, to come into her life...

While at a bachelor party for his best friend at The Booby Trap, Trip meets Bambi. He is in a foul mood because he father has just informed him that more of his personal life is going to be taken over by the family business and he takes it out on Bambi. Therefore, their meeting was definitely NOT a love at first sight connection. Yet he soon believes Bambi would be the perfect person to play the role of his girlfriend, since he assumes her to be just a sexy airhead, as a way to get back at his father who put him in this position. With that decision made Trip proposes his idea to Bambi, offers to pay her to be his girlfriend, and she accepts but has plans of her own to twist the tables on Trip. However, once they get closer and get to know each other better will their feelings grow into something more or will Bambi still go through with her scheme? If Bambi follows through with her plans, will she be blowing a good thing or will she be performing a well deserved revenge?

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!!! Showing off a little more then you, want too might end up helping out in the long run. Join Trip and Bambi as they discover how a misconception of who you are can really change your life...sometimes all for the better!

About the Characters:
• Bambi: Hates her name. Not close to her mother. Is a Harvard Ph.D. candidate. Beautiful with a pin-up body. Very smart. Would like to complete her dissertation. Her main goal is to go to the Annual Women's Studies Conference located in London, England that year.

• Trip: Perpetual bachelor who has had his heart stomped on before. Is informed that he needs to get into a committed relationship to improve the company's image. Chooses Bambi as the one to "help" his image, yet that decision backfires in more ways than one. Doesn't like Elizabeth.

• Trip's parents: Successful. Snobbish. Loves their son.

• Elizabeth: From the company's marketing firm. Hopes to pull one over on Trip without hurting the company's image.

• Connie: Trip's ex-girlfriend whom he dated in high school. Still has a thing for Trip.

• Pat: Trip's best friend, who helps guide him throughout the novel.

Together Trip and Bambi made an unstoppable duo that I could not get enough of!! I just wish there was more to the novel from where did they go from the ending to what happened with Trip's parents with Bambi and Connie?? Stupid little questions that never get answered, but in most ways they don't need too. This novel is a definite keeper!

I recommend it to anyone who enjoys woman's romantic fiction!!

Author's Novel Extras : Introducing The Booby Trap | Reading the Signs | Romance Every Day | Under the Cover(s)

Book Teaser(s) :

"How'd you know my name? And why don't I know yours?"
"Why, of course I know you," the waitress batted her eyes. If Trip didn't know better, he'd think she was playing him. "You're Trip Whitley, from all those ads. And even cuter in person."
"But what's your name?"
"Silly, you must know what it is. It's been right here all night." She tapped her name tag. "Bambi."
"Oh," Trip snorted. Now he knew he was being played. ~ within Chapter 2

"It's going to be fine, right?" she asked once her friend picked up. "He's cooled down some, right?"
"Some," Elizabeth didn't seem entirely convinced, which wreaked havoc on Bambi's nerves.
"Oh God."
"Don't worry." Bambi heard Elizabeth's tone change from one of worry to her typical confidence. "It will be great."
Bambi heard the door buzz. "That's him. I gotta go. Wish me luck."
"Good luck," Elizabeth said. ~ within Chapter 11

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

What was I thinking?: Wicked Games Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 576; Kindle Edition - File Size: 655 KB | Expected Release Date: September 3, 2012 | Publisher: Harlequin Nocturne | Obtained: NetGalley

"Moon Kissed" [Wicked Games Series, Book 2] by Michele Hauf

What was I thinking? : This novel was an additional novel included as a bonus read when I got "Forever Werewolf," and I thought I'd give it a try.

Author's Book Description : A fine line between fear and desire...

Escaping from bloodthirsty vampires, Belladonna Reynolds ran straight into the arms of a werewolf. As a man, Severo drew her in with his dark good looks; as a beast he astounded her with his insatiable sensual appetite. Whether afraid or aroused, Bella fled to his lair when threatened by an evil monster of the night....


And between hatred and love...

Severo tried to keep Bella—his mate—safe from the vampiress who held a malicious desire for revenge against him—but he alone wasn’t enough. How could he desire the very thing he’d spent his life destroying? And even if he did, what would the werewolf do to Bella on the next full moon?

My Book Review : 1 out of 5 stars. Okay I'll admit I really didn't give this novel a fair chance but I just couldn't get into it, which is why I only read up to Chapter 5. I found Bella whiny and not willing to adapt that well, even though I'm hoping that she changes for the better throughout the book. The parts that I have read of this novel I couldn't get a good read on Severo. Basically, I found that the beginning and the parts I did read were very slow and it was hard to like.

Sorry, I really can't say if I recommend it or not, yet I wouldn't read it again. Therefore, if you read it I hope you'll like it more than I did!!

- On a side note -
The edition of "Forever Werewolf" that I read included a full copy of "Moon Kissed." To read my review for "Forever Werewolf," click here.

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Monsters Don't Do Christmas | The Werewolf's Wife | Forever Werewolf

Author's Novel Extras : Severo & Bella's Pinterest board | Okay, funny line for today. | Moon Kissed in stores today! | After The Kiss

Author's Series Extras : The Beautiful Creatures World - Character List | The Beautiful Creatures World - Term List | Beautiful Creatures (Tumblr)

Book Teaser(s) :

So the man did have a soul. Maybe.
She flat-out asked him. "Do you have a soul?"
"That's an odd question."
"No more off than your being a werewolf."
"Perhaps it is you, a human, who is the odd one. Yes, I do have a soul." ~ within Chapter 4

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

Idolizing In: Forever Werewolf by Michele Hauf

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 576; Kindle Edition - File Size: 655 KB | Expected Release Date: September 3, 2012 | Publisher: Harlequin Nocturne | Obtained: NetGalley

"Forever Werewolf" [A Part of the Beautiful Creatures World] by Michele Hauf

My Book Summary : Growing up Alexis (Lexi) & Trystan (Tryst) both have felt left out from those around them based on who and what they were...

Tryst grew up in a loving family but since he is a werewolf with a vampire mother and a half-vampire/half-werewolf father, most werewolves are very leery about having him around them. Yet Tryst has always wanted to be a part of a pack. And if any female werewolf would have him, he would love to settle down with a nice werewolf and make a pack of his own.

Lexi grew up as a princess in her pack, since she is the principle's daughter. However, her life isn't perfect since she found out she is a "defective" werewolf, because when she reached puberty she never shifted then or since while everyone else from her pack did. Now because she's never shifted she knows that she'll probably never find or have a mate of her own.

They meet when Tryst stops by Lexi's pack to drop off a package to the principle, who is dealing with an unknown illness, and sparks initially fly between them. Soon after Tryst arrives at the pack things are shaken up and Tryst tries to help out anyway he can. While Lexi and Tryst get closer, will they be able to overcome the secrets and be able to put their pasts behind them? Or will everything fall apart?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! This is a fun & sexy novel about loving who you are and being true to it! I loved Lexi & Tryst together!! They played off each other soo well!! In addition, the plot was great, especially with all of the twists!

With how many time Tryst mentioned his ice demon friend I really can't wait to find out what will happen to him! And I do hope things will work out between Lana and Liam, since Liam seems like such a good guy.

I recommend this novel to anyone who is a fan of Ms. Hauf, and to those who enjoy paranormal (a bit erotic) romance!!

- On a side note -
The edition of "Forever Werewolf" that I read included a full copy of "Moon Kissed." To read my review for "Moon Kissed," click here.

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Monsters Don't Do Christmas | The Werewolf's Wife | Moon Kissed

Author's Novel Extras : Trystan & Lexi's Pinterest board | Forever Wild (the beginning)

Author's Series Extras : The Beautiful Creatures World - Character List | The Beautiful Creatures World - Term List | Beautiful Creatures (Tumblr)

Book Teaser(s) :

"Do you ever take those sunglasses off?"
"No."
Too quick, that answer. Protective. And practiced. "It's cool. You've got the whole Matrix thing going on."
"Matrix?"
Tryst twisted to face her. "The greatest movie ever made? You're kidding me, right?"
"I don't see many movies. I'm too busy. And if I have free time, I'd rather read."
"Serious? That is so wrong." ~ within Chapter 4

"What the hell?" He groped for hold and his hands slid down the side of---a bathtub?
Tryst sat upright in the freestanding old-fashioned bathtub. He still wore jeans, but someone had placed him here without his knowing or consent. Lexi poured another pitcher of warm water over him.
"What are you doing?"
"Cleaning you up. You're bleeding like a skinned cat, and you need to soak those bruised muscles to promote faster healing. If you slip out of your jeans, I'll run the tub."
"Slip out of my--- Why don't you leave me to do that? Hell, woman, take charge much?"
"Fine." ~ within Chapter 10

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

Made the Grade: Chronicles of Arandal Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 213 KB | Expected Release Date: August 20, 2012 | Publisher: Carina Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Shattered Magic" [Chronicles of Arandal Series, Book 2] by Rebecca York (aka Ruth Glick)

My Book Summary : In attempt to avoid an arranged marriage to an evil man, Rowan escapes her village just to find herself running for her life from a mean dragon.

Prince Grantland (Grant) has left his kingdom and his cruel father so he can think about what he truly wants for his life. Be the Prince his was meant to be, even if his father (the King) treats him like a pawn, or try to find a new way of life for himself.

Grant and Rowan meet while the dragon is attacking leaving them to both hide out and be trapped together in a cave. Even as Grant tries to fight the attraction, he feels for Rowan, undeniable sparks fly between them. Nevertheless, what will happen when their secrets are revealed and they realize that they are actually enemies? Will their pasts keep them enemies? Or will their budding love be able to help them to overcome it all?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, this is a fast-paced paranormal romance. In some ways, I just could not believe what Rowan was doing during the beginning of the book when it came to her relationship to Grant. I thought Rowan to be naive, stubborn, manipulative, and determined, while I thought Grant to be honorable, determined, kind, and brave. Nevertheless, even though I didn't like Rowan, I think she and Grant worked well together as a couple. Especially since, once they got over their problems with their pasts they worked well in defeating their common goals.

Therefore, I recommend this quick read to anyone who likes paranormal romances.

Book Teaser(s) :

But Rowan knew nothing of his exalted position back home. She only knew Grant, the man who wasn’t willing to talk about his background.
He’d slipped and spoken of the castle, then waited with his heart pounding for her to ask what he was talking about. But she’d said nothing, which gave some credence to the notion that she was from an isolated area.
But she was still hiding something from him. As he was from her. How could a real relationship be possible between them unless they both told the truth?
And what about making love with her? There was no doubt that she had been a virgin. What obligation did he have to her on that count?
He had never been in a position like this before. He had been careful about lovemaking. But so much was different here. He had hidden his identity. And he had taken a woman he had no business touching.
As those thoughts swirled in his mind, he walked farther into the cave. ~ within Chapter 9

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