Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Teaser Tuesdays: The Vrykolakas Deviation

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"The Vrykolakas Deviation" [The Narcissus Legacy, Book 1] by Sherri Lackey

Book Teaser:
They were no more brothers to each other than a cat and a horse are of the same species. But they do have a colorful history which they share, and it isn't a pretty one. When I say colorful, think red, blood red like the Valentine's Day decorated store I mentioned earlier – blood red, but don't think of love in connection to that color.
They hated each other. ~ within Chapter 1

Monday, January 7, 2013

Made the Grade: Eye Of The Storm Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 308 KB | Release Date: November 2012 | Publisher: Satin Smoke Press | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Releasing The Wolf" [Eye Of The Storm Series, Book 1] by Dianna Hardy

My Book Summary : Ever since her mother died (about 10 years ago), Lydia has had to deal with hot sexual dreams on a nightly basis. It wouldn't be so bad if that was all they were ... hot dreams. Yet after dealing with them for so long Lydia is starting to realize that it might be a little bit more going on than her messed up psyche playing tricks on her, especially when her co-worker (and ex-lover) Brendan tells her about a guy he knows that fits the description perfectly of her fantasy man. However, when her fantasies take a new horrific twist Lydia decides to start investigating where she remembers dreaming of Ryan last only to find herself thrown into a whole new world she never expected and one she seems to be more apart of then she originally thought...

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! Fall into a world of survival, hot sex, and intrigue! I really liked Lydia as a character; she was strong when she needed to be yet willing to let things happen to her too. However, some of the relationship stuff between her and the guys (Ryan, Lawrence, and Taylor) was hard to tell if I liked it or not because it doesn't go into great detail. Yet with that being said, I do like the scene when they all come together. It was very hot!

Overall, though the only reason I gave this novel the rating I did was because of the epilogue. Since the epilogue left more questions than answers and it brought up some scenarios in my mind that I really do not hope this plot will go. =0/

However, on Ms. Hardy's website she does say, "At least three books are expected - possibly more. This series has one overall plot that is uncovered gradually throughout all the books as we get to know the characters and their histories. Not everything is answered in book one, and as is my usual style, this series is very fast-paced, told in multiple points of view, and not everything will be wrapped up in a nice neat bow until the very end of the series." Therefore, I can understand why she made the epilogue and a bit of the ending, the way she did. Yet I don't have to like it. =0P

Anyway ... I still would recommend this novel to anyone who likes reading werewolf romance series with unique twists!

Author's Novel Extras : About the Novel | Fun Fact! Wanna know more about Lawrence's motorbike? | Releasing The Wolf: publication date brought forward! | Releasing The Wolf - NOW PUBLISHED :)

Author's Series Extras : About the Series | About Book 2 in this Series | Reader's Forum > Eye Of The Storm Series | End Of Year Schedule | Writing werewolves... | eNewsletter: January 2013

Book Teaser(s) :
“Jesus,” said Lawrence. “You look like shit.”
“Thanks. It’s a new style I’m going for.”
“Trying to impress your mate?”
It’s not like his stonking erection was unnoticeable, but Lawrence remained the gentlemen and said nothing about it. Although he did raise his eyebrows after glancing downwards briefly. “What in god’s name happened to your nuts?”
“They met a jet-powered water hose.”
He grimaced.
“They’re already healing.”
A rare glint of amusement lit Lawrence’s eyes. “You have balls of steel.”
“You have inappropriate humour.” ~ within Chapter 8
“Are you ready?” she sneered.
He didn’t have time to reply. Two of their pack – Doug and Pete from what he could make out – pounced on her, taking her down. She syringe and pipe flew out of her grasp.
She changed form whilst fending them off, and sank her teeth into Pete’s hind leg.
He howled.
The bitch was now twice the size she had been as human, and butt-ugly to boot.
“You’re fucking ugly,” said Ryan.
Lawrence shot him a look through his pain. “Is verbal antagonism your new weapon of choice?”
“See me shrug,” he replied, because he couldn’t actually move his shoulders. ~ within Chapter 8


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

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Disappointmentville: Predators Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 260 KB | Release Date: October 2009 | Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Cat's Meow" [Predators Series, Book 1] by Nicole Austin

My Book Summary : Micah new that working as head of security at Nanotech Industries would not be a desk job but some place that would keep him active. However, he never expected the head of the company to use him as a test subject once he turned invalid even though he was asked before hand; his options were agree to join the "Predator Project" (having lion DNA inserted into his body) or be killed for knowing too much. Now all he can do is wait everything out and see what happens to him, while hoping Rebecca (a zoologist who was recently hired by Nanotech and a woman he's very interested in) wasn't involved with this project from the beginning...

Rebecca is shocked when she's brought into the "project" her new employer hired her for, even more so when she finds out that her most recent one-night stand (Micah) is the test subject and can now turn into a lion! Yet she still cares for him deeply and will find a way to get him free of Nanotech, even if that means risking her life for him on top of everything else going on between them and the changes in her life.

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars, follow two people who already have a powerful attraction burning between them take on a company who are doing illegal experiments. I liked the relationship between Micah and Rebecca it was hot and sweet. Yet, this novel has a great beginning, an okay middle, but it was the last few chapters at the end that ruined it for me. =0( The part that ruined it for me was the way Rebecca handled things between Micah and her once he got out of the lab. In addition, I wished I knew what happened when Micah went back to the lab on his own since it wasn't mentioned at all in the novel so it felt like the story wasn't finished.

I recommend it only to those who are fans of Ms. Austin.

Author's Novel Extras : Cat’s Meow Excerpt | Update | Cat’s Meow | Cat’s Meow – Predators book 1 – Available Today | Cat’s Meow – “An Emotional Rollercoaster” | Cat’s Meow Reviews | Cat’s Meow – “Action Packed!” | Cat’s Meow – Orgasmic | Cat’s Meow – “Beautifully Written” | Cat’s Meow – Not To Be Missed! | Cat’s Meow “An Amazing Read” | Get Cat's Meow - FREE!

Author's Series Extras : Series' Descriptions | Predators & Editors Poll 2008 | New Cover Goodness X2 | Eye of the Tiger – Available Today! | International Heat Blog Tour | Now Available – Foxy Lady – Predators 3 | Predators – Now In Print | Lots of Sparkly Angels :D | 4 Dragons for Foxy Lady

Book Teaser(s) :
The day-shift guard was making his rounds. Micah had nicknamed him Smiling Jack because the man always wore a cheesy grin.
“Mornin’, Lasiter. Sleep well?”
He muttered a banal response, distracted by the sight of Becca headed in his direction. His cock jerked to attention as his gaze swished from side to side following the subtle swaying of her hips.
Jack’s attention shot to her lithe body and Micah fisted the edge of the cot, trying to restrain the lion who wanted to claw the bastard’s eyes out. He agreed with the cat but had to stay in character. Part of Becca’s strategy involved his appearing to be lethargic and depressed. Jumping to his feet, rushing the bars and reaching through to choke the fucking grin off Smiling Jack’s face would hamper their cause.
“Jack.” Becca gave the man an absent nod of dismissal.
Hah, take that!
If he were less mature, Micah would stick his tongue out and blow raspberries at the other man.
Becca’s green eyes narrowed on him while she unlocked the door. ~ within Chapter 7
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Nicole, then please check out her website.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Feasted On: Guardians of the Light Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 339 KB | Release Date: October 2008 | Publisher: Samhain Publishing | Obtained: Samhain Publishing

"Duality" [Guardians of the Light Series, Book 1] by Renee Wildes

My Book Summary : Dara begins a personal quest in hopes of saving her kingdom and finds out more about herself then she's ever known. During her quest, she saves Loren, an Elven prince who is in the middle of a similar quest of his own to help out some friends of his, and in turn, he swears a Life-Debt to Dara, which turns them into Life-Mates! However, just because they've found each other doesn't mean that they are able to walk away from their own personal journeys. Therefore, together they embark on a way to save Dara's kingdom from the demon who intends to take it over. Yet along the way unmistakable circumstances leave Loren's own personal life in unusual straights. So much so, that he's scared he'll lose Dara once their quests are over. Will Loren be able to find a way to win over Dara's heart and soul while defeating a demon in the process or will all his hopes and dreams come crashing down around him??

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars, follow two people on their quests of a lifetime that will change their paths of fate forever! I loved the characters in this series, especially Dara & Loren! Well all the characters, but Moira & Alani. And, now that I think about it, I hated Jalad and all of his followers too. Also, maybe... hmmm... =0/ Okay since there are so many characters let’s do it this way...

About the Characters:
• Dara: A mortal half-dragon fire mage, who was raised by her adoptive--human--parents Rufus and Fanny. She remembers very little about her mother, Sheena, who died when Dara was young. Loren's Life-Mate. As well as being a fire mage, Dara is a skilled healer and warrior. Protective of everyone she considers worthy. A mixture of shy and wanton when it comes to Loren. Is Loren's light when sudden changes take place.

• Loren: An Elven prince and was chosen by the Lady as Her champion. Younger brother to Deane and older brother to Brannan. Dara's Life-Mate and protector. Hani`ena's warrior. Best friend to Cianan. A powerful empath. Doesn't like the politics of being a prince and all that comes with royalty. Likes his freedom and helping protect his kingdom. Has a hard time when changes suddenly happen in his family.

• Jalad: Count of Westmarche, which borders Dara's kingdom. A mortal who wanted more power so he took a demon within himself and tore apart Dara's kingdom. **Hated him and his followers**

• Hani`ena: Loren's warhorse. Feisty. Keeps Loren in line.

• Cianan: An elf who's an archery instructor at the Academy. Best friend to Loren. A harmless flirt.

• Moira: Queen of Dara's kingdom. A mortal. Pregnant. Fights alongside the other warriors to save her kingdom. **I thought her fine at the beginning but at the very end I was very annoyed with her about her reaction to Dara**

• Hengist: King of Dara's kingdom. A mortal. Loren's friend.

• Cedric: The Elven High King. Father to Deane, Loren, and Brannan. Very sad because most of his family is dead and he misses them. Tries to keep himself together so he can be strong for his family and kingdom.

• Deane: An Elven prince and the heir to the throne. Older brother to Loren and Brannan. Rude and arrogant. **Hated him**

• Brannan: An Elven prince. Younger brother to Loren and Deane. The scholar of the family who is interested in learning about becoming a healer. Sweet and kind.

• Pari: The former Elven High King. Father to Cedric. Lorelei's Life-Mate. Used to being rained on when his wife is mad at him. Tough old warrior.

• Lorelei: The former Elven Queen. Mother to Cedric. Pari's Life-Mate. A powerful water mage. Mother hen type to everyone she likes.

• Sheena: A draconian. A dragon queen. Dara's mother.

• Paulette: An elf. Deane's wife. Very rude! **Hated her**

• Alani: Loren's betrothed. A snob who doesn't love Loren but plans on being his bride either way. **Hated her**

• Verdeen: An elf. Agrees to be Dara's lady's maid if Dara can teach her to become a skilled warrior. Very helpful.

There are more characters of course but these are the ones that come to mind the most. Anyway ...

This novel is an action packed adventure! With more adventure in it then I originally expected when I purchased it. Not that it was a problem; however, it definitely keeps you on your toes throughout this novel! Yet it also has a sweet love story drawn through it too!

I recommend this novel to anyone who was/is a Lord of the Rings fan and to those who like fantasy romances!!

- On a side note -
I'm now curious to read Cianan's novel "Hedda's Sword" (Book 2 in this series) & Verdeen's novel "Riever's Heart" (Book 5 in this series) as I liked them a lot as secondary characters in this novel. =0)

Author's Novel Extras : Duality Excerpt | A New Adventure | About DUALITY – w/Excerpt | 5-STAR REVIEW FOR DUALITY FROM ECATAROMANCE! | New Reviews For DUALITY! | Anonymous Reader Review for DUALITY! | New Review For DUALITY! | Booksigning With Kids | Duality Cover Featured for Valentine’s Day! | INSPIRATION

Author's Series Extras : Series' Background | Guardians of Light Character Blog | Back on the Air! LYCAN TIDES New Release Coming 7/14/09 | Writing Is A Lonely Profession...NOT! | AWESOME New Review For Hedda’s Sword! | HEDDA’S SWORD OUT IN PAPERBACK TODAY! | My 2 Weeks At Amazon – Thus Far | New Contract w/Samhain! | Hedda’s Sword – CataNetwork Reviewers Choice | Lycan Tides – LRC Best Fantasy Bk 2009 Nominee! | Moments in Time: Those Magical First Kisses | LYCAN TIDES – Runner Up in LRC’s Best Fantasy 2009! | AND THE WINNER IS....(VALENTINE’S DAY PROMO) | “FAVORITE” words of writers (not necessarily editors) | Countdown: How DUST Was Born | DUST OF DREAMS Up For Book of the Week at LASR! | Those Recurring Characters In A Series | Teaching Old Writers New Tricks – NaNo Update Revelations | CHARACTERIZATION & DEEP POV – TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL | What Verdeen & I Have in Common | LYCAN TIDES is an EPIC Finalist! | BOOK OPENINGS | The 5 Senses – SIGHT | The 5 Senses – TOUCH | ALPHAS vs. BETAS | Reality In Fiction | RIEVER’S HEART – OUT TODAY IN PAPERBACK! | Riever’s Heart Excerpt (Moonlit Gardens) | THE NEXT BIG THING

Author's Book Trailer :

Book Teaser(s) :
“I can’t go looking like this.”
“You do resemble a muddy puppy.”
“I stink, and you know it. Lady, I’d kill for a bath.” Her eyes turned fierce and begging all at the same time. “We’ve got water and a fire.”
“You cannot manage one right now, even pain-blocked.”
“You can help me.”
Something like a snicker came from Hani`ena’s direction. “You could.”
Oh, Lord and Lady. Just the mere thought of...was enough to turn his blood hot and cold. Her. Naked. Skin glistening in the firelight, droplets of water running down her back to the sweet curve of her... He broke into a sweat at his unchivalrous thoughts. She was injured and under his protection. “Nay.”
She turned from begging to indignation in the blink of an eye. “I granted you a bath, and you were in far less need of it than I. The least you can do is return the favor.” There was naught seductive in her tone. He felt her self-disgust.
“You have soap and clean rags in my saddle bags.”
“Shut up, Hani`ena.” He glared at the mare, who blinked at him. “You do not fool me for an instant.” He turned to Dara. “It would be...” Torture. “Inappropriate.”
“I can’t be the first woman you’ve seen naked. I trust you. Just pretend I’m your sister.”
“Your much younger sister,” Hani`ena commented.
His hand knotted in Dara’s hair. His face went rigid and turmoil smoldered in his heart. “You are not my sister.” It felt like a shout, but his throat was so tight it was barely audible. ~ within Chapter 7
They made it to shore and, after securing the boat, Pari led the way up a winding cliffside trail to a boulder-covered opening. “We are here.” He backed away for Dara to take the lead.
“Beware,” the voices warned.
She stared at the sealed entrance. “It’s guarded by more than one element. You can’t enter.”
Pari unshouldered his pack. “This be where I come in. Music or passwords?”
“Musssic,” the voices ordered. “Music,” Dara repeated.
Pari pulled out his wooden flute and played a simple melody. Dara saw the notes shimmering against an invisible shield—yellow, blue, pink, green, violet. Every note flared against the shield, little by little thinning it into nonexistence.
Dara stepped up to the barricade and studied the runes above her head. She’d seen their like but once afore, on the bottle of dragon’s blood she’d held in prison. “What’s it say?”
“Enter here, all ye who fear not death. Bow to thy queen and live.”
Dara frowned. “You have some arrogance issues.”
They did not reply. ~ within Chapter 11
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Renee, then please check out her website.

Friday, January 4, 2013

2013 100+ Reading Challenge

Check out my previous challenges:
2012 100+ Reading Challenge
2011 100+ Reading Challenge
2010 100+ Reading Challenge


Alrighty ... here's my personal challenge .. or more of a record of how many books I have read in 2013. Anyway ... here we go:

    -- January 2013 --
  1. "Who's Your Daddy?" by Lauren Gallagher (aka L. A. Witt)
  2. "Duality" [Guardians of the Light Series, Book 1] by Renee Wildes
  3. "Cat's Meow" [Predators Series, Book 1] by Nicole Austin
  4. "Releasing The Wolf" [Eye Of The Storm Series, Book 1] by Dianna Hardy
  5. "Every Night Forever" [Hyena Heat Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler
  6. "The Vrykolakas Deviation" [The Narcissus Legacy Series, Book 1] by Sherri Lackey
  7. "Virgin" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 7] by Cheryl Brooks
  8. "Raphael & Parish" [Bayou Heat Series, Books 1 & 2] by Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright
  9. "Reckless Heart" [Reckless Series, Book 1] by Madeline Baker (aka Amanda Ashley)
  10. "Hooked" [Hooked Series, Book 1] by Liz Fichera
  11. "Kiss of the Goblin Prince" [Shadowlands Series, Book 2] by Shona Husk
  12. "Silver Storm" [Raveneau Series, Book 1] by Cynthia Wright
  13. "A SEAL's Secret Baby" [Operation: Family Series, Book 1] by Laura Marie Altom
  14. "Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska" [Love Finds You Series, Book 3] by Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss
  15. "Heir to a Desert Legacy" [Secret Heirs of Powerful Men Series, Book 1] by Maisey Yates
  16. "Rogue Rider" [Lords of Deliverance Series, Book 4] by Larissa Ione (aka Sydney Croft)
  17. "Heart of Stone" [Frontiera Series, Book 1] by Cathryn Cade
  18. "Forever My Girl" [The Beaumont Series, Book 1] by Heidi McLaughlin
  19. -- February 2013 --
  20. "Bad Rep" by A. Meredith Walters
  21. "The Charm School" [Calhoun Chronicles, Book 1] by Susan Wiggs
  22. "Ashes of Angels" [Of Angels and Demons Series, Book 3] by Michele Hauf
  23. "Play With Me" by Piper Shelly
  24. "The Farewell Season" by Ann Herrick
  25. "The Rocker That Holds Me" by Terri Anne Browning
  26. "Under Her Skin" by Alexis Lauren
  27. "With the Boys in the Band" by Marie Medina
  28. "The Sheikh's Heir" [The Santina Crown Series, Book 2] by Sharon Kendrick
  29. "The Arrival" [The BirthRight Trilogy, Book 1] by Nicole MacDonald
  30. "How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson)
  31. "A Scandal, A Secret, A Baby" by Sharon Kendrick
  32. "Waking Up Married" by Mira Lyn Kelly (aka Moira McTark)
  33. "Finding Chrissten" [Legacy Series, Book 5] by N. J. Walters
  34. "Drink of Me" by Jacquelyn Frank
  35. -- March 2013 --
  36. "Hunger Awakened" [Book 2] by Dee Carney (aka Morgan Sierra)
  37. "Seduce Me in Dreams" [Three Worlds Series, Book 1] by Jacquelyn Frank (aka Jax)
  38. "Ice Gods" by Helen Scott Taylor
  39. "Her Mad Hatter" [Kingdom Series, Book 1] by Marie Hall
  40. "Giving Thanks for Baby" [Tiny Blessings Series, Book 11] by Terri Reed
  41. "Deuces Wild" [Ridgeville Series, Book 5] by Celia Kyle
  42. "Cyber Lover" by Lizzie Lynn Lee
  43. "Sexting While Working" by Morgan Marek
  44. "Swept Away" [Trouble in Texas Series, Book 1] by Mary Connealy
  45. "Hybrid Misfit" by Eve Langlais
  46. "Roan's Fall" [Roxie's Protectors Series, Book 1] by Marisa Chenery
  47. "Wildcat" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 9] by Cheryl Brooks (aka Samantha R. Michaels)
  48. "The Canuck Werewolf" [Oh, Canada!/Big City Pack Series, Book 1] by Marisa Chenery
  49. "Spellbound" by Emmie Dark
  50. "Picture Perfect" [Renegade Saints Series, Book 1] by Ella Fox
  51. "Dear Cassie" by Lisa Burstein
  52. "Falke's Renegade" [Puma Nights Series, Book 3] by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton (aka Leanne Karella)
  53. "Influential Magic" [Crescent City Fae Series, Book 1] by Deanna Chase
  54. "Awakening the Warriors" [Legends of the Seven Galaxies Series, Book 2] by S. E. Gilchrist
  55. -- April 2013 --
  56. "Lust by Moonbeam" [Oh, Canada!/Alien Abductions/Moonbeam Series, Book 1] by Cynthia Sax
  57. "Most Likely to Succeed" [Girls Most Likely to... Series, Book 1] by Kate Davies
  58. "Mindlink" by Kat Cantrell
  59. "Tempted by the Storm" [The Academy of Magical Arts Series, Book 2] by Maxine Mansfield
  60. "A Taste For Moonlight" ['Neath the Veil Series, Book 2] by Aimee Roseland
  61. "Not Quite Dating" [Not Quite Series, Book 1] by Catherine Bybee
  62. "The Boys of Summer" [Summer Series, Book 1] by C. J. Duggan
  63. "The Kissing Booth" by Beth Reekles
  64. "Chasing Sam" [Vegas Mates Series, Book 1] by Krystal Shannan
  65. "Dare You To" [Pushing the Limits Series, Book 2] by Katie McGarry
  66. "One Night Heir" [By His Royal Decree Series, Book 1] by Lucy Monroe (aka L. C. Monroe)
  67. "Rush Me" [New York Leopards Series, Book 1] by Allison Parr
  68. "Text Me" [Come Together Series, Book 1] by K. J. Reed
  69. "A Duke of Her Own" [Desperate Duchesses Series, Book 6] by Eloisa James
  70. "A Night Like This" [The Smythe-Smith Quartet Series, Book 2] by Julia Quinn (aka JQ)
  71. -- May 2013 --
  72. "How to Romance a Rake" [Ugly Ducklings Series, Book 2] by Manda Collins
  73. "The Testing" [The Testing Trilogy, Book 1] by Joelle Charbonneau
  74. "Catch a Falling Star" by Beth K. Vogt
  75. "Once Upon a Prince" [The Royal Wedding Series, Book 1] by Rachel Hauck
  76. "It's a Boy!" [The Camdens of Colorado Series, Book 3] by Victoria Pade
  77. "How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson)
  78. -- June 2013 --
  79. "Beautiful Danger" [In the Company of Vampires Series, Book 1] by Michele Hauf
  80. "What I Didn't Say" by Keary Taylor
  81. "Don’t Bite the Bridesmaid" [Sons of Kane Series, Book 1] by Tiffany Allee
  82. "Magick" [The Coven Series, Book 3] by Trish Milburn (aka Tricia Mills)
  83. "A Mating Dance" [Ashwood Falls Series, Book 2] by Lia Davis
  84. "Her Warriors’ Three Wishes" [Dante’s Circle Series, Book 2] by Carrie Ann Ryan
  85. "Claiming His Mate" [Crescent Moon Series, Book 2] by Savannah Stuart (aka Katie Reus)
  86. "A Bead of Blood" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 5] by R. E. Butler
  87. "A Twitch of Tail" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 6] by R. E. Butler
  88. "Luck of the Dragon" [Las Vegas Dragons Series, Book 1] by Susannah Scott
  89. -- July 2013 --
  90. "Witch Bound" [Twilight of the Gods Series, Book 2] by Eleri Stone
  91. "Grif" [Redstone Clan Series, Book 1 & Tales Of The Were Series, Book 5] by Bianca D'Arc
  92. "The Ice Dragon" [Dragon Knights Series, Book 3] by Bianca D'Arc
  93. "Suddenly Royal" [Suddenly Series, Book 1] by Nichole Chase
  94. "Lick" [Stage Dive Series, Book 1] by Kylie Scott
  95. "Free Agent" [Mustangs Baseball Series, Book 0.5] by Roz Lee
  96. "Soul Song" [Dirk and Steele Series, Book 6] by Marjorie M. Liu
  97. "Exclusive Interview" [Rock Arrangement Series, Book 1] by Ava Lore
  98. "My Boss's Husband" by Eva Hore
  99. "The Other Half" by Cotton Nightie
  100. "A Child's Heart" by E. Ayers
  101. "The Switched Baby Scandal" [Scandals of San Sebastian Series, Book 1] [Previously published as "The Baby Mistake"] by Theresa Meyers
  102. "The Sultan's Bride" by Ariadne Wayne
  103. "Winter Love" [Seasons of Love Series, Book 3] by Merri Hiatt
  104. "The Alpha's Daughter" [The Wolvers Series, Book 3] by Jacqueline Rhoades
  105. "Say Yes" by Lyla Luray
  106. "Crazy" [Rock Me Series, Book 3] by Arabella Quinn
  107. "The Runaway Roommate" [Kdrama Chronicles, Book 1] by C. S. Mae
  108. "The Gigolo’s Bride" [The Necklace Chronicles, Book 2] by R. E. Butler
  109. "A Weaver Beginning" [Return to the Double C Series, Book 18] by Allison Leigh
  110. "The Lost Wolf's Destiny" [The Pack Series, Book 15] by Karen Whiddon
  111. "Conquest" by Rebecca York (aka Ruth Glick)
  112. "Love Overdue" by Pamela Morsi
  113. "Stone Guardian" [Entwined Realms Series, Book 1] by Danielle Monsch
  114. "The Surrogate's Secret" by Mimi Barbour
  115. -- August 2013 --
  116. "Lovestruck in London" by Rachel Schurig
  117. "Sleeping Virgin Seduction" by Nicole Snow
  118. "Daddy Love Milk" by Sapna Patel
  119. "Taste My Milk, Step-Dad" by Sapna Patel
  120. "My Step Sister's Tight Pussy" by Sapna Patel
  121. "An Ecstatic Night with Daddy" by Christian A. Turner
  122. "Suckled Like a Lollipop" by Bianca Lee
  123. "Cabin Fever Breeding" by Eliza DeGaulle
  124. "Mates Since Birth" [Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 3] by Miranda Stowe (aka Linda Kage)
  125. "Playing Games" [Games Series, Book 2] by Jessica Clare (aka Jill Myles)
  126. "Ice Games" [Games Series, Book 3] by Jessica Clare (aka Jill Myles)
  127. "Heavy Metal" [Goddesses Rising Series, Book 2] by Natalie J. Dramschroder
  128. "Bonds of Desire" [Wicked Play Series, Book 3] by Lynda Aicher
  129. "The Wizard's Heart" [Tales of the Zingari Series, Book 1] by S. R. Howen
  130. "Indelible" by Bethany Lopez
  131. "Twilight Hunter" [The Execution Underground Series, Book 1] by Kait Ballenger
  132. "Before the Midnight Bells" [Once Upon A Romance Series, Book 1] by Jessica Woodard
  133. "Savage Possession" [Temple of Luna Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
  134. "The Halfling's Lust" by Tanilen
  135. "Craving More" [Tiger Nip Series, Book 1] by Brandy Walker
  136. -- September 2013 --
  137. "A Happily Ever After of Her Own" [Ever After Series, Book 1] by Nadia Lee (aka Angelle Trieste)
  138. "Battlescars" [Battlescars Series, Book 1] by Sophie Monroe
  139. "Her Dark Angel" [Her Angel Series, Book 1] by Felicity E. Heaton
  140. "Alien Savior" [The Arathians Series, Book 1] by Nicole Krizek
  141. "The Last Bride in Ballymuir" [Ballymuir Series, Book 1] [Previously published as "The Homecoming"] by Dorien Kelly
  142. "The Wronged Princess" [Cinderella Series, Book 1] by Kae Elle Wheeler (aka Kathy L. Wheeler)
  143. "Romancing His English Rose" [Lady Lancaster Garden Society Series, Book 2] by Catherine Hemmerling
  144. "The Fairy Tale Bride" [Once Upon a Wedding Series, Book 1] by Kelly McClymer
  145. "First Love" [Now & Forever Series, Book 1] by Melissa Johns
  146. "Off Sides" [Off Series, Book 1] by Sawyer Bennett
  147. "Blind Wolf" by Aubrey Rose
  148. "Steven" [Dallas Billionaires Trilogy, Book 1] by Kirsten Osbourne
  149. "Hook's Pan" [Kingdom Series, Book 5] by Marie Hall
  150. -- October 2013 --
  151. "Her Sudden Groom" [The Grooms Series, Book 1] by Rose Gordon
  152. "Tattoo Thief: Gavin & Beryl" [Tattoo Thief Series, Book 1] by Heidi Joy Tretheway
  153. "Untamed Hunger" [Alpha Colony Series, Book 1] by Aubrey Ross
  154. "Draco" [Accidental Mates Series, Book 1] by Brenda Steele
  155. "Drive Me Crazy" [Holland Springs Series, Book 1] by Marquita Valentine
  156. "Escaping Love" [Koning Clan Series, Book 2] by Debra Smith
  157. "Double Fault" by Sheila Claydon
  158. "Bad Kitty" [Southern Shifter Series & The Black Cougar Trilogy, Book 4] by Eliza Gayle
  159. "Friday Night Alibi" by Cassie Mae (aka Becca Ann)
  160. "A Promise on White Wings" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 7] by R. E. Butler
  161. "The Rough Mating Of A Vampire" [The Vampire Coalition Series, Book 0.5] by J. S. Scott
  162. "Wicked Mourning" by Heather Boyd
  163. "Desire By Blood" [By Blood Series, Book 1] by Melissa Schroeder (aka Kiera West)
  164. "Whitney" [Alpha Marked Series, Book 3] by Celia Kyle
  165. "The Alpha's Mate" by Michelle Fox
  166. -- November 2013 --
  167. "Twice as Hot" [Tales of an Extraordinary Girl Series, Book 2] by Gena Showalter :: THIS BOOK WAS A REREAD :: Click Here to read my previous review!
  168. "Starved For Love" by Annie Nicholas
  169. "Beloved" [Where the Heart Lives Series, Book 3] by Robin Lee Hatcher
  170. "The Surprise Holiday Dad" [Safe Harbor Medical Series, Book 12] by Jacqueline Diamond (aka Jackie Hyman, Jackie Diamond Hyman, Jacqueline Topaz, & Jacqueline Jade)
  171. "Darkness Awakened" [Darkness Series, Book 1] by Katie Reus (aka Savannah Stuart)
  172. "His Purrfect Mate" [Shifters, Inc. Series, Book 3] by Georgette St. Clair
  173. "Masked Love" by Nicole Zoltack
  174. "Untamed: An Alpha's Kiss" by Evelyn Glass
  175. "Body to Barter" [Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 4] by Miranda Stowe (aka Linda Kage)
  176. "Meeting Trouble" [Previously published as "Happy Accident"] by Emme Rollins
  177. "Misplaced Princess" [Foreign Affairs Series, Book 1] by Mari Carr & Lexxie Couper
  178. "Just Desserts" [Holland Springs Series, Book 4] by Marquita Valentine
  179. "Draken" [The Draglen Brothers Series, Book 1] by Solease M. Barner
  180. "Two Week Trial" [Love Beyond Barriers Series, Book 1] by Missy Jane
  181. -- December 2013 --
  182. "One Tiny Miracle..." by Carol Marinelli
  183. "Expecting Royal Twins!" by Melissa McClone
  184. "A Marriage in Middlebury" by Anita Higman
  185. "It Happened Under the Mistletoe" [The Secret Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Valerie Bowman
  186. "Crash into Me" [Shaken Dirty Series, Book 1] by Tracy Wolff (aka Tracy Deebs, Tessa Adams, & Ivy Adams)
  187. "Ashes" by Sarah Gilman
  188. "The Magic Between Us" [Faerie Series, Book 3] by Tammy Falkner
  189. "The Scandal Before Christmas" [The Reckless Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Elizabeth Essex
  190. "Three Ways to Wicked" [Wicked Shores Series, Book 1] by Jodi Redford

* If you would like to know what I think about the books I didn't share my ratings or reviews with you about, than leave a comment about which one you want info on and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Feasted On: Who's Your Daddy? by Lauren Gallagher

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 551 KB | Release Date: August 2012 | Publisher: Samhain Publishing | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Who's Your Daddy?" by Lauren Gallagher (aka L. A. Witt)

My Book Summary : As a way to celebrate finally divorcing her now ex-husband Carmen ends up getting drunk and messing around with her two best friends Donovan (Don) and Isaac, who have been in a relationship for quite a few years now and are bisexual. However, none of them ever expected Carmen informing them that she was pregnant a few weeks later. Now on top of Don worrying about raising his teenage son, Isaac and Carmen worrying about being first-time parents, Carmen and Don nervous about telling their respective overbearing and mean parents about the baby, they have to deal with what having this baby and raising it will mean to all of them and their relationships with each other. Will they be able to work through the possible life changes for the better? Or will they end up pulling apart from each other because of the stress of it all?

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!!! Three best friend's lives change when they find they are expecting an unexpected surprise. I loved the way this novel touches all three of the main characters--Carmen, Don, & Isaac--fears while helping to solve their issues with it all. It was really sweet while VERY hot and spicy when it came to the sex scenes!

My only real issue with this novel was that the title of this novel is called "Who's Your Daddy?" and throughout it Carmen, Don, & Isaac, all deal with the issue of the baby and who's the father in a great way but it NEVER ANSWERS THE QUESTION OF WHO THE FATHER IS!! I mean COME ON! I'm glad they find a way to make it all work out between them and not worry about who the father actually is, yet they could have at least mentioned it somewhere in the novel or in the epilogue. =0/ Very frustrating.

All in all, I recommend this novel to anyone who likes M/M/F romances!

- On a side note -
I hope Isaac turned out to be the biological father since he was so sweet about wanting one. =0)

Author's Novel Extras : R - E - S - P - E - C - T. | Random blog entry is random. | Annnnd that's a wrap. | COVER ART: Who's Your Daddy | EXCERPT: Who's Your Daddy? | NOW AVAILABLE: Who's Your Daddy?

Book Teaser(s) :
“Drag you?” Isaac and I said in unison.
“Woman, please.” I shifted onto my side, mirroring Isaac. I trailed a fingertip over her breast. “I seem to recall you kissed me first.”
“After you started feeling me up,” she said.
“I wasn’t feeling you up.”
“Oh, you were too,” Isaac said.
I rolled my eyes. “If I was feeling her up, I wouldn’t have had my hand on her leg.
“Hmm, he’s got a point,” Isaac said. “Don isn’t exactly known for subtlety when it comes to these things.”
“Don?” She put her hand to her chest in a theatrical gesture. “Not subtle? Oh, I’m stunned.”
“Wonders never cease,” I said.
Isaac rolled his eyes. “Christ, this kid is going to be raised by the Trifecta of Sarcasm. The world is fucked.~ within Chapter 5 - titled 'Donovan'
“So, next item on the list?”
Donovan muttered something and snatched the list from her. He scanned it while we continued walking. “Bibs. Now there’s something completely pointless.”
“As long as you have ample amounts of that worshiped detergent, right?” I asked.
“Fuck no,” he said. “Make sure the room’s warm enough, strip the kid down to a diaper, put an old shower curtain on the floor under the high chair and let him make a mess.”
Someone nearby gasped. Carmen and I looked at each other and snickered. Donovan glanced in the direction from which the horrified sound had come and raised his voice slightly when he continued.
“Then you just take the kid and the shower curtain out to the backyard and hose them off.”
“Or just let the dog clean him off,” I said, struggling to keep a straight face.
Carmen covered her mouth to stifle her laughter. “Oh God, we are so getting thrown out of here.” ~ within Chapter 11 - titled 'Isaac'
If there was one benefit to the stress of my divorce, it was the weight loss. I’d gained about twenty pounds in the last year before I left Paul and lost almost thirty since I walked out the door. Now some of the jeans that he and my mother kindly reminded me were “getting a bit tight, don’t you think?” finally fit comfortably again.
I pulled them on and started to draw the zipper up. Tried to draw it up anyway. Cursing, I sucked in my stomach and managed to get my jeans zipped.
Barely.
When I tried to inhale, the denim bit into my skin. I couldn’t pull in a full, deep breath, and I could barely move.
I turned sideways and looked in the mirror. It probably wasn’t all that noticeable to anyone else, and I wouldn’t have noticed at all had I not just forced myself into painted-on jeans, but holy crap, there was definitely a difference. Just a hint of a swell, probably enough to make my mother point and scowl.
Already?
“Are you effing kidding me?” I was barely out of my first damned trimester and already my clothes didn’t fit? Almost every non-sports bra I owned was already worthless, and now the massacre had begun on my jeans? Son of a bitch. ~ within Chapter 16 - titled 'Carmen'
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Donna, then please check out her website.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Made the Grade: The Nephilim Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 447 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: December 24, 2012 | Publisher: Carina Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"All For You" [The Nephilim Series, Book 1] by Dana Marie Bell

My Book Summary : Five years ago, both Abby & Seth's lives changed... Seth's life changed when his wife suddenly was diagnosed with cancer and passed away not long after. Abby's life changed when her obsessive abusive boyfriend (at the time) tried to murder her. Now years later they both have overcome their past hurts and are ready to start anew...

Abby has had a crush on Seth ever since she was a teenager and her older brother became close friends with him. Nevertheless, because of timing and because of her ex it has taken her until now to have her sister-in-law to set up Abby on a date with Seth. As soon as the two start hanging out together, the chemistry between them is instantaneously apparent. However, when Abby's past seems to catch back up with her in hopes of killing her will Seth be able to protect her or will he loose her right when he found her?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, this is a suspensefully angelic novel about two people getting over their pasts and making a better future for themselves during unusual circumstances. One positive note I can say for this novel is that I loved the funny one-liners that were sprinkled throughout. In addition, I thoroughly enjoyed the world that this novel was based in and I have high hopes for the secondary characters that were presented in this novel along with whom they'll be matched up with.

However.... Abby was sooo wishy-washy that I went from hating her one-minute to loving the relationship evolving between her and Seth the next. Plus to quote Abby herself:
She really was too stupid to live, wasn’t she? ~ within Chapter 11

Because throughout most of this novel all I kept thinking of her antic was, REALLY why the hell did she just do that? Therefore, the only thing that redeemed this novel for me (other than because of how I liked Seth and his life/friends/family) was Chapter 12--the last chapter--because of how Abby finally turned into the heroine I wanted her to be! If that chapter wasn't as good as it was this novel would have sucked.

SO ... overall, I only recommend this novel to those who are fans of Ms. Bell. However, I have optimistic hopes for this series; therefore, I recommend this novel also to those who like paranormal romances about angels vs. demons!

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Wallflower | Sweet Dreams | Dare To Believe

Author's Novel Extras : New Contract, and Howl For Me Up on Barnes and Noble | Change This, Not That | An Angelic, Hobby Birthday | 14k and Cons | I Have Pretties! | Just A Few Notes | A Quickie... Sort Of

Author's Series Extras : Series' Glossary | Looooong Week...

Book Teaser(s) :
She prayed she wasn’t making the second biggest mistake of her life.
She started to wander around his town house, still a little numb. Absently, she began inspecting bits and pieces of his home. She picked up a delicate glass bird and winced. Who the hell picked this out? This is so not him. She noticed there were quite a few bird images around the room.
Fiona must have been seriously into bird-watching. Either that, or Seth was. Somehow she couldn’t picture Seth sitting in a blind with a pair of binoculars, watching feathery antics of the boring kind. Then again, what she knew about Seth would fill a thimble. ~ within Chapter 2
She took a deep breath and blew it out. “Fuck a duck.”
He stuttered out a laugh and dropped his hand. “That’s all you have to say?”
“Give me a break here. I think I’m doing pretty well, considering I’m dreaming as I drown to death in crème brûlée.”
He blinked, his head tilted to the side. “Um, what?” ~ within Chapter 9
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