Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Look whats out today Targeted by Katie Reus

Oh my, not to shabby on the ab department :)

Hidden in plain sight…

Former Marine sniper and current NSA agent Jack Stone has a new face to go with his new identity. But he still has the same tortured memories—which include the woman he let get away years ago, when they were teenagers. Now his new assignment in Miami will put him so close to the woman he’s never been able to forget, he could reach out and touch her—if only she weren’t under suspicion.

When Sophie Moreno uncovers evidence linking the medical supply company she works for with arms smuggling—and worse—she doesn’t know who to turn to. After a shocking betrayal, she realizes the only person she can trust is a mysterious new person in the company—a man with hauntingly familiar eyes.

As Sophie questions her intense attraction to this man and Jack struggles not to blow his cover, the two of them must race against the clock to stop terrorists from killing scores of people—starting with them.


FIRST IN A NEW SERIES!



Meet the Author

Katie Reus is also the author of the Moon Shifter novels. She has a degree in psychology and lives near Biloxi, Mississippi, with her husband, who was a Marine scout/sniper and currently works as a police officer and SWAT team sniper.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Look whats out today Perdition by Ann Aguirre

Alright, I'm having flash backs to The Riddick!  Hey this could be Jack's cousin :)  I love Sirantha Jax and let's face it Ann Aguirre has got the kick ass chick down.  The ultimate test of Darwin will soon comense LOL

WELCOME TO HELL

The prison ship Perdition, a floating city where the Conglomerate’s most dangerous criminals are confined for life, orbits endlessly around a barren asteroid.

Life inside is even more bleak. Hailed as the Dread Queen, inmate Dresdemona “Dred” Devos controls one of Perdition’s six territories, bordered on both sides by would-be kings eager to challenge her claim. Keeping them at bay requires constant vigilance, as well as a steady influx of new recruits to replace the fallen. Survival is a constant battle, and death is the only escape.

Of the newest convicts, only one is worth Dred’s attention. The mercenary Jael, with his deadly gaze and attitude, may be the most dangerous criminal onboard. His combat skill could give her the edge she needs, if he doesn’t betray her first. Unfortunately, that’s what he does best. Winning Jael’s allegiance will be a challenge, but failure could be worse than death…




Meet the Author

Ann Aguirre is the author of several other popular series: Sirantha Jax (Endgame, Aftermath, Grimspace); Enclave (Horde, Outpost, Enclave); and Corine Solomon (Agave Kiss, Blue Diablo, Devil's Punch, Shady Lady). Perdition is the first book in The Dred Chronicles.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Look whats out today Midnight Games by Elle Kennedy

 Can I just say how cool this book sounds.  You know I have this thing for kick ass girls!  Not to mention this cover is ubber hot! 


She wears a thousand deadly identities.He sees through them all.

A master of disguise, Isabel Roma spends her life pretending to be other women.  Normally, her emotions are reined in tight—but sexy mercenary Trevor Callaghan has a knack for getting under her skin. The elite operative’s quiet strength and raw magnetism affect her in ways she’s never felt before, a distraction that can quickly turn deadly in their dangerous line of work.

After putting his tragic past behind him, Trevor is ready to focus on his future—and he damn well intends for Isabel to be in it. When their entire operation is thrown into chaos, Trevor enlists Isabel’s talent for deception. And as they attempt to save their team in a world where the stakes are high and the danger is grave, Trevor must convince Isabel that the woman beneath all the disguises is the one worth having.... 


Meet the Author

RITA-nominated author Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager. She loves strong heroines, alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Look whats out today Last Blood by Kristen Painter

Just heard about this series from a friend.  So of course I bought the first one in the series.  I think these covers for the series are amazing, very different and unique!


In the final showdown between the forces of dark and light, Mal and Chrysabelle face not only Tatiana, but the ancient evil that now controls her: the Castus Sanguis. Chrysabelle gathers her friends and family around her, forming a plan to bring an end to the chaos surrounding them. But the Castus is the most powerful being they've ever come up against. Defeating such evil will require a great sacrifice from someone on the side of light.

One of them will change sides. One of them will die. No one will survive unscathed. Can Chrysabelle save those she cares about or will that love get her killed? What price is she willing to pay to draw last blood? 
Meet the Author

Kristen Painter's writing resume boasts multiple Golden Heart nominations and advance praise from a handful of bestselling authors, including Gena Showalter and Roxanne St. Claire. A former New Yorker now living in Florida, Kristen has a wealth of fascinating experiences from which to flavor her stories, including time spent working in fashion for Christian Dior and as a maitre'd for Wolfgang Puck. Find out more about Kristen Painter atwww.kristenpainter.com and on twitter @Kristen_Painter.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

That's right "Hellfire" by Jean Johnson is out today! I love Theirs not to reason why series

Now I'm just plan excited about this one!  I loved A Soldier's Duty, I have the 2nd book and I'm dying to read this one!  I hope that Jean Johnson continues the series 300 years in the future when the other precog is fulfilling the final part.

Overview

Her story began in the national bestsellers A Soldier’s Duty and An Officer’s Duty. Now Ia is captain and commander at the helm of Hellfire, where she is finally free to chart the course for the fulfillment of her destiny…

As captain, Ia must now assemble a crew that can rise to the ultimate challenge of saving the galaxy. The hardest part will be getting them to believe her, to trust in her prophecies. If they don’t, her own crew will end up being the biggest obstacle in her race against time.

The Salik are breaking through the Blockade, plunging the known galaxy into war. Ia cannot stop it this time, nor does she want to. This is the terrible price she has seen all along—that some must pay with their lives so that others might live. Now only time itself can prove whether each member of her crew is merely a soldier or truly one of Ia’s Damned.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Review of the Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole

  • ISBN-13: 9781451650051
  • Publisher: Pocket Books
  • Publication date: 11/27/2012
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 481
  • Bought
#1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole introduces The Dacians: Realm of Blood and Mist, a new paranormal series following the royal bloodline of Dacia, a vampire kingdom hidden within the Lore of the Immortals After Dark.
Shadow’s Claim features Prince Trehan, a ruthless master assassin who will do anything to possess Bettina, his beautiful sorceress mate, even compete for her hand in a blood-sport tournament— to the death.
HE WON’T BE DENIED
Trehan Daciano, known as the Prince of Shadows, has spent his life serving his people—striking in the night, quietly executing any threat to their realm. The coldly disciplined swordsman has never desired anything for himself—until he beholds Bettina, the sheltered ward of two of the Lore’s most fearsome villains.
SHE’S BOUND TO ANOTHER
Desperate to earn her guardians’ approval after a life-shattering mistake, young Bettina has no choice but to marry whichever suitor prevails—even though she’s lost her heart to another. Yet one lethal competitor, a mysterious cloaked swordsman, invades her dreams, tempting her with forbidden pleasure.
A BATTLE FOR HER BODY AND SOUL
Even if Trehan can survive the punishing contests to claim her as his wife, the true battle for Bettina’s heart is yet to come. And unleashing a millennium’s worth of savage need will either frighten his Bride away—or stoke Bettina’s own desires to a fever pitch. . . .

Rating 3/5

As usual Kresley Cole excels at her writing craft.  Hot guy's that are all Alpha and are in serious need of saving.  Trehan Daciano meets all of these qualities and is super hot hero.  However, Bettina is not exactly a likable character.  Her shallow, silliness and disregard for the fact that Cas is womanizing annoyance goes beyond the pale.  I never could relate as to why she would want the other guy to almost the bitter end.  A guy that didn't want her vs. the Trehan who lusted and general gave up so much for her.

The writing is great but the heroine is much to be desired.  Still a good read just not what I'm used to from Mrs. Cole.

Meet the Author

Kresley Cole is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Immortals After Dark paranormal series. Her books have been translated into many foreign languages, garnered two RITA awards, and consistently appear on the bestseller lists in the U.S. and abroad. Visit her at KresleyCole.com.


Thursday, July 11, 2013

Review of Taking on the dead by Annie Walls

  • ISBN-13: 9781478276258
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date: 2/12/2013
  • Pages: 334
  • Bought
Rating 3/5
Life for Kansas was perfect until the day the world changed.
She has been hiding out for four years in solitude. It's the only way to survive. The only way not to draw the living dead. Helping a small group of people, she learns the new world might not be what she assumes. Venturing out of her refuge and comfort zone, she meets Rudy, who helps her find a greater purpose. She realizes that the world has moved on without her. Only it's not what she expects. Her knowledge of the living dead grows and only makes her more curious as humanity continues to hang on by a thread. While on her search for answers she finds comfort in new friendships and love, but her past seems as if it will haunt her forever.
Kansas takes it upon herself to help other survivors, which would be easy if the famished were the only obstacles.
In a trilogy plot thick with twists and turns, it is emotional as much as it is horrifyingly gripping.

Review
Taking off the Dead started with a bang!  It was exciting and cool.  It lost it's momentum when Kan landed in trouble and ended up at a human compound.  Even the main Hero, Rudy is presented as a Kick Ass and very interesting.  This book could have gone in such a different direction and could have been amazing.  Not that it was bad but I really didn't care for the cults or the government crazies.  Actually, the government crazy guy's confused me.  Was the gov. involved with the crazy scientist or were they trying to rebuild?  Descent Zombie book and worth a look.

Meet the Author

Author of dark fantasy and sub-genres of horror. Voracious Reader and Googler. Lover of dark humor. Horror Buff. Zombie Apocalypse Enthusiast. Loyal Cracked follower. Pinterest Addict. Wife of adoring husband. Mother of a six year old Bruce Wayne. Cook. Maid. Kisser of boo-boos. Ultimate Time Waster. Perfect Procrastinator. Lolly Gagger. Trubie. Cake Decorator. Tea Drinker. Sculpey Sculptor. Girl Gamer. Perfectionist in the art of Facebook stalking. And now, God help me, a blogger. Oh yeah, and a twitter, twatter, tweeter. 

Monday, July 8, 2013

Review of The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines

The Vincent Boys  (Vincent Boys #1)
Publisher: Self-Published (October 2011 )
Genre: YA
Format: e-book ( 260 pages)
Source: Purchased

Rating N/A

Ashton is getting tired of being good, of impressing her parents and playing ideal girlfriend to Sawyer Vincent. Sawyer is perfect, a regular Prince Charming, but when he leaves town for the summer, it’s his cousin Beau who catches Ashton’s eye. Beau is the sexiest guy she’s ever seen, and even though he’s dangerous, Ashton is drawn to him.

Beau loves his cousin like a brother, so the last thing he wants to do is make a move on Sawyer’s girl. Ashton is off-limits, absolutely. That’s why he does his best to keep his distance, even though he’s been in love with her forever. When Ashton wants to rekindle their childhood friendship in Sawyer’s absence, Beau knows he should say no.

Ashton and Beau don’t want to hurt Sawyer. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the more intense their urges become. It’s getting way too hard to resist....


Review 

Normally I love Abbi's books of coming of age love.  This one I couldn't get into.  I made it about 30% before I just gave up.  I didn't really care for Ashton and her consistent wanting to be Sawyer's drone.  
 


Meet the Author

Abbi Glines was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She grew up in the small town of Sumiton, Alabama where she left the summer she turned eighteen. She didn’t get far… she chased her high school sweetheart down to the coast and she’s been there ever since. Abbi now lives in the quaint southern town of Fairhope, Alabama with her three children and husband Keith (the high school sweetheart she chased after). Her life is never dull and Keith always makes sure there is another “experience” for them to explore. Books published by Abbi include The Vincent Boys and the USA TODAY bestseller The Vincent Brothers, Breathe, Because of Low, the USA TODAY bestsellers While It Lasts and Just For Now, The Existence Trilogy that includes the USA Today Bestseller Ceaseless, andThe New York Times bestseller and Wall Street Journal bestseller Fallen Too Far, Never Too Far and Twisted Perfection.


http://www.abbiglines.com/

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Review of The Edge of Never by J. A. Redmerski

The Edge of Never  (The Edge of Never #1)
Publisher: Createspace (November 2012 )
Genre: New Adult Fiction
Format: e-book (426 pages)
Source: Purchased


 Rating

--The New York Times, USA Today, and Wallstreet Journal bestselling blockbuster--

Sometimes life takes you off course . . .

THE EDGE OF NEVER

Twenty-year-old Camryn Bennett thought she knew exactly where her life was going. But after a wild night at the hottest club in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, she shocks everyone-including herself-when she decides to leave the only life she's ever known and set out on her own. Grabbing her purse and her cell phone, Camryn boards a Greyhound bus ready to find herself. Instead, she finds Andrew Parrish.

Sexy and exciting, Andrew lives life like there is no tomorrow. He persuades Camryn to do things she never thought she would and shows her how to give in to her deepest, most forbidden desires. Soon he becomes the center of her daring new life, pulling love and lust and emotion out of her in ways she never imagined possible. But there is more to Andrew than Camryn realizes. Will his secret push them inseparably together-or destroy them forever?


Due to sexual content and language, this book is recommended for 17+ – Adult Contemporary Women’s – New Adult Fiction
 


Review N/A

I was in love with this book cover and the premise of the story.  So I bought it on a whim.  Even though the writing was excellent, I could not get into the book.  I made it about 40% before I gave up.  It was just so slow.  Maybe one day I'll give it another try but in all honesty I can't give it a bad review because I could not finish it!

Meet the Author


Jessica Redmerski, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, lives in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her three children and a Maltese.

http://jessicaredmerski.com/

 

Monday, July 1, 2013

Review of "The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright" by Tessa Dare

  • ISBN-13: 9780062271365
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 12/11/2012
  • Sold by: Harpercollins
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 144
  • Bought
Originally appeared in the e-book anthology Three Weddings and a Murder.

Miss Eliza Cade is a lady in waiting. And waiting.
Because of a foolish mistake in her youth, she's not allowed "out" in Society until her three older sisters are wed. But while she's trying to be good, she keeps bumping elbows—and, more distressingly, lips—with notorious rake Harry Wright. Every moment she spends with him, she risks complete ruin.

The sensual passions he stirs in her are so wrong . . . but Eliza just can't resist Mr. Wright.

Rating 3/5  

The overall story is pretty good but the ending was a bit of a let down.  I was left unsatisfied with the wrap up but for the most part the story was a cute HEA that leaves you warm and fuzzy.  Eliza has a lot of growing up to do and I think I would have liked to see her meet Wright a few years down the road after she grew up.  Wright was also the typical Rake with a soft side that only our heroine can see.  All around sweet little romance.  
 




Tessa Dare is a part-time librarian,full-time mommy, and swing-shift author ofhistorical romance. She makes her home inSouthern California, where she shares a cozy,cluttered bungalow with her husband,their two children, and a big brown dog.

http://tessadare.com/

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-scandalous-dissolute-no-good-mr-wright-tessa-dare/1113688085?ean=9780062271365

Friday, June 28, 2013

Review of Nightfall by Ellen Connor

  • ISBN-13: 9780425266816
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 7/2/2013
  • Series: A Dark Age Dawning Novel , #1
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition description: Reissue
  • Pages: 336
Rating 3/5

First in a stunning new post-apocalyptic paranormal romance trilogy.
Growing up with an unstable, often absent father who preached about the end of the world, Jenna never thought in her wildest nightmares that his predictions would come true. Or that he would have a plan in place to save her—one that includes the strong, stoic man who kidnaps and takes her to a remote cabin in the Pacific Northwest.
The mysterious ex-soldier named Mason owes a life-debt to Jenna's father. Skilled and steadfast, he's ready for the prophesied Change, but Jenna proves tough to convince. Until the power grid collapses and mutant dogs attack—vicious things that reek of nature gone wrong.
When five strangers appear, desperate to escape the bloodthirsty packs, Jenna defies her protector and rescues them. As technology fails and the old world falls away, Jenna changes too, forever altered by supernatural forces. To fight for their future, she and Mason must learn to trust their instinctive passion—a flame that will see them through the bitter winter, the endless nights, and the violence of a new Dark Age.

Review

Even though this story is fast paced, it didn't grab my attention like I thought it would.  This is a good story when it comes to post apocalyptic but it didn't quite make it to the amazing read.  I felt as though it were on the cusp of mind blowing but somehow missed the mark.  The romance is good, and Jenna and John are hot together.  The side characters are engaging and interesting.  An all around good book. 

Meet the Author

Ellen Connor is a pseudonym for Ann Aguirre and Carrie Lofty, two experienced authors of romance and science fiction.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Pretty Cover ALERT Fling A BSDM Erotica Anthology

I think that it's the sparkles :)  I just love covers like this with the black and white photo and the red. 

Fling, an erotica collection of three steamy BDSM novellas set in Italy’s kinky Mancusi Resort during its infamous Fetish Week, features Take Me by New York Times bestselling author Sara Fawkes, Teach Me by Cathryn Fox, and Tame Me by Lauren Hawkeye.

Kate Swansea’s fiancée dumps her a day before the wedding. Will wealthy Greek businessman Alexander Stavros convince the BDSM virgin that a sexual adventure is the cure for her broken heart?

Tycoon Luca Mancusi whisks fashion intern Josie Pelletier off to his private resort to negotiate a deal for her boss’s lingerie line. But, by negotiation, he means a long, slow, spicy seduction…

Ariel Monroe, pop-star princess, refuses to sign a contract with CEO Marco Kennedy. She’s furious when he follows her to Fetish Week, although she could use a hot BDSM play partner. If he’s up to the challenge, of course.

Fans of E.L. James and Sylvia Day will fall for Fling.


A multi-published author in the romance genre, Cathryn has two teenagers who keep her busy and ahusband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. Cathryn can never find balance in her life and is always trying to keep up with emails, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. She spends her days writing page-turning books filled with heat and heart, and loves to hear from her readers.
Lauren Hawkeye is a writer, yoga newbie, knitting aficionado, and animal lover who lives in the shadows of the great Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. She's older than she looks (really) and younger than she feels (most of the time). She has published with Avon Books and Harlequin and writes contemporary erotica as Lauren Jameson for New American Library.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Review of Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks

  • ISBN-13: 9780062107718
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 11/27/2012
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • Bought
 Rating 4/5

Handsome Howard . . .
Hunky Howard . . .
Hot Howard . . .
It's not every day that Elsa Bjornberg feels delicate, not when she hosts a home renovation show where she can effortlessly demolish a kitchen. But from the moment she meets Howard Barr, this bear of a man makes her feel like a woman. And the way he looks at her, as if she were a pot of honey he'd like to lick . . .
Howard is not like most men. For one thing, he's a shapeshifter. And he always thought his celebrity crush would never amount to anything more than drooling at Elsa on TV. When his meddling vampire employer gets involved, the star is suddenly within his grasp—and within a hair of her life. For an ancient curse forbids their newfound love, and Howard is suddenly torn between his desire for her and his desire to keep her alive.
An alpha were bear that has stolen my heart.   This story was sweet, adorable and so very hunky Howard!


Review

 I'm wild about Howard!  This is a sweet tale of tender, lovable teddy bear that is ALL Alpha.  Mrs. Sparks brought forth the sweetness and tenderness in an Alpha male that I've rarely ever seen written.  A delightfull and heart tugging read.  This is HEA with donuts and yummy all wrapped up in one!


Favorite Quotes

He-Man Howard.  Even when she avoided looking at him, she could feel his presence as if he were the only one in the room.

Howard was so much more than handsome and hunky and huge.  Howard was hot!

They cantered off, and she jogged after them.  "I hope you're not taking me to some weird animal ceremony.  I never liked vention, okay?"  Except in sausage, but she wouldn't tell him that.

Her eyes widened as she took in his entire form from the back.  Huge, hunky Howard.

you're- "
She blinked and looked him over.
 "Four letters, starts with a b."
"Butt-naked"!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Review of Oblivion staring Tom Cruise



A veteran assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself.

Rating B+ As AlwAys Tom Cruise delivers A strong performance.


Tom Cruise the last couple of years has always been a little strange but there is no denying that he can act and is at the top of the A listers.  The CGI was amazing in this movie.  It looked incredible real.  Andrea Riseborurgh, Victoria the red head, was a stand out performance for me.  I loved when she states "We are not an affective team".  Her placid and controlled reactions were perfect against the emotion driven Tom character.  Good summer movie to watch!




Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Review of In Bed with the Devil by Lorraine Heath





Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061355578
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 6/24/2008
  • Series: Avon Romantic Treasures Series
  • Format: e-book
  • Pages: 384
  • Bought

 Rating 3/5

Overview

They call him the Devil Earl—a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything—even strike a bargain with the devil himself.
Lucian desires respectability and a wife above all else, but the woman of his choosing lacks the social graces to be accepted by the aristocracy. Catherine can help Lucian gain everything he wants. But what she asks for in exchange will put their very lives in jeopardy. When danger closes in, Catherine discovers a man of immense passion and he discovers a woman of immeasurable courage. As secrets from his dark past are revealed, Lucian begins to question everything he knows to be true, including the yearnings of his own heart.

 Review

A traditional historical read, well written and very pleasing afternoon spent.  Lucian wasn't your average hero, being from the London streets, he reflected this continuously throughout the book but with gentlemanly flair.  I've always preferred those hero's that are true to their nature but have over come. them or have growth.  Catherine was a spunky Lady but one with an open heart and mind.  There was a dab of mystery, fights and many questions of parentage.  Lorraine Heath sets up the next books in the series nicely, with interesting side characters and love interest.

 



Monday, June 10, 2013

Hot cover ALERT!!! Flirting with Disaster by Ruthie Knox

I just love this cover!  It's super sexy and of course brings to mind all kinds of dirty and naughty thoughts! ;)


















In the latest eBook original novel in RITA finalist Ruthie Knox’s scorching-hot Camelot series, a no-strings fling looks an awful lot like falling in love—or flirting with disaster.

Fresh out of a fiasco of a marriage, Katie Clark has retreated to her hometown to start over. The new Katie is sophisticated, cavalier, and hell-bent on kicking butt at her job in her brother’s security firm. But on her first assignment—digging up the truth about the stalker threatening a world-famous singer-songwriter—Katie must endure the silent treatment from a stern but sexy partner who doesn’t want her help . . . or her company.

Sean Owens knows that if he opens his mouth around Katie, she’ll instantly remember him as the geeky kid who sat behind her in high school. Silence is golden, but he can’t keep quiet forever, not with Katie stampeding through their investigation. It’s time for Sean to step up and take control of the case, and his decade-old crush. If he can break through Katie’s newfound independence, they just might find they make a perfect team—on the road, on the job, and in bed.

Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: How to Misbehave, Along Came Trouble, and About Last Night.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Look whats out today Abaddon's Gate by James S.A. Corey

I have this new love of Science Fiction and Urban Fantasy and this one sounds very cool.  Of course I'll have to read the first 2 in the series!

For generations, the solar system -- Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt -- was humanity's great frontier. Until now. The alien artifact working through its program under the clouds of Venus has appeared in Uranus's orbit, where it has built a massive gate that leads to a starless dark.
Jim Holden and the crew of the Rocinante are part of a vast flotilla of scientific and military ships going out to examine the artifact. But behind the scenes, a complex plot is unfolding, with the destruction of Holden at its core. As the emissaries of the human race try to find whether the gate is an opportunity or a threat, the greatest danger is the one they brought with them. 





  When ice miner captain Jim Holden stumbles upon an abandoned ship in the Asteroid Belt, he doesn't immediately realize that he and his crew have chanced upon a secret that threatens the entire human race. Nor can he yet understand the role that a lone detective searching for a vanished girl will play in his search for an equalizing force. George R.R. Martin calls James S.A. Corey's Leviathan "a really kickass opera?.interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written."


We are not alone.
On Ganymede, breadbasket of the outer planets, a Martian marine watches as her platoon is slaughtered by a monstrous supersoldier. On Earth, a high-level politician struggles to prevent interplanetary war from reigniting. And on Venus, an alien protomolecule has overrun the planet, wreaking massive, mysterious changes and threatening to spread out into the solar system.
 
 James S.A. Corey is the pen name of fantasy author Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. They both live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Find out more about this series at www.the-expanse.com.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Looks what out Today "Once Upon a Tower" by Eloisa James

 This is the most beautiful cover I've seen in a while!  Not to mention it sounds so cute :)


To win her love. . .

As an extremely wealthy laird, Gowan Stoughton, Duke of Kinross, can have any of the maidens at the ball he attends. The only problem is they are all English and Gowan is not so certain they are suitable. He is accustomed to the hard-working lasses from his Highlands, not these dainty noblewomen who spend their days drinking tea or some other such nonsense. But then he makes the acquaintance of Lady Edith Gilchrist. Utterly bewitched by the emerald-eyed beauty with lush golden locks, he knows he must have her.

He must free her from her tower. . .

"Edie" had the misfortune of being dreadfully ill at her debut ball and barely remembers what Gowan looks like. Even worse, she accepted his proposal the following day. Edie's only true passion is playing music—until Gowan writes a scandalous letter and stirs the most irresistible desire. Yet when they marry, Edie realizes her husband needs a lesson and locks herself in a tower. Somehow Gowan must find a way to enter the tower and convince his new bride that she belongs in his arms.



Meet the Author

A New York Times bestselling author, Eloisa James is a professor of English literature who lives with her family in New York, but who can sometimes be found in Paris or Italy. (Her husband is an honest-to-goodness Italian knight!) Eloisa's website offers short stories, extra chapters, and even a guide to shopping in Florence.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Review of God Save the Queen by Kate Locke

God Save the Queen
Publisher:
Orbit ( July 2012 )
Genre: UF/Steampunk
Format: PB (
351 pages)
Source: Purchased

Series: The Immortal Empire #1
 

Rating 5/5

Queen Victoria rules with an immortal fist.

The undead matriarch of a Britain where the Aristocracy is made up of werewolves and vampires, where goblins live underground and mothers know better than to let their children out after dark. A world where being nobility means being infected with the Plague (side-effects include undeath), Hysteria is the popular affliction of the day, and leeches are considered a delicacy. And a world where technology lives side by side with magic. The year is 2012 and Pax Britannia still reigns.

Xandra Vardan is a member of the elite Royal Guard, and it is her duty to protect the Aristocracy. But when her sister goes missing, Xandra will set out on a path that undermines everything she believed in and uncover a conspiracy that threatens to topple the empire. And she is the key-the prize in a very dangerous struggle.


Review



Bloody good Book!

Vampires, Were's, Goblins, Halvies. Where could you go wrong?  Kate Locke has the Corsets and Tinkering objects down pat.  GSTQ is refreshingly charming and fang worthy all in the same breath.

Never a dull moment in Pax Britannia, where Goblins are feared in the underbelly of London, Vampire's reign supreme and certain Were Alpha's are setting the less then beating hearts aflame. 

Xandra is a worthy heroine and you root for her the whole way.  While her Alpha love interest will have a silly, girly grin on your face.  These two are one hot couple, though this is a UF and light on the romance, there's enough to satisfy. 

Throw in some good secondary characters and this book is speeding along at a fun and fast pace.  The world building is very fab, I'll have some tea and crumpets with that.  Nothing to overwhelm or have you moaning in history buff distress. It's the small details that are great about this book. 

I can't wait to read "The Queen is Dead"!









Thursday, May 16, 2013

Review of Storm Born by Richelle Mead

Storm Born
Publisher:
Zebra ( August  2008 )
Genre: UF
Format: PB (
361 pages)
Source: Purchased

Series: Dark Swan #1
 

Rating 4.5/5

 Just typical. No love life to speak of for months, then all at once, every horny creature in the Otherworld wants to get in your pants. . . 

Eugenie Markham is a powerful shaman who does a brisk trade banishing spirits and fey who cross into the mortal world. Mercenary, yes, but a girl's got to eat. Her most recent case, however, is enough to ruin her appetite. Hired to find a teenager who has been taken to the Otherworld, Eugenie comes face to face with a startling prophecy—one that uncovers dark secrets about her past and claims that Eugenie's first-born will threaten the future of the world as she knows it. 

Now Eugenie is a hot target for every ambitious demon and Otherworldy ne'er-do-well, and the ones who don't want to knock her up want her dead. Eugenie handles a Glock as smoothly as she wields a wand, but she needs some formidable allies for a job like this. She finds them in Dorian, a seductive fairy king with a taste for bondage, and Kiyo, a gorgeous shape-shifter who redefines animal attraction. But with enemies growing bolder and time running out, Eugenie realizes that the greatest danger is yet to come, and it lies in the dark powers that are stirring to life within her...

Review 

I have to applaud Rachelle Mead for her unique and original writing style. Her words flow smoothly and with barely Hiccup to spare.  Mead really put a great spin to her world and she owned it! She took an existing fairytale, an element that we recognize, and made it into something with superior depth.

Eugenie, though overly sexed in this book, is a true kick-ass character. I love her "I don't take crap" attitude. You can tell that Mead took the time to develop her character and truly give her a voice.  I loved her strength and courage.  There was also plenty of growth for Eugenie.  Her development over the course of the book was realistic.  She looked at her own hypocrisy and prejudice and slowly changed.  Though not so much that you couldn't believe it.

The secondary characters we're equally given their own voice. I especially liked how Dorian grew on me. He's one of those characters that you're not really sure if you're going to like him but in the end you just can't help it. Kiyo, is all animal magnetism, I was drawn to him at first but towards the end I'm still not sure whose team I'm on.

Can a girl have both? I guess I'll have to wait and see and read the next book.


Quip from the book

Still enchanted by human stuff, he wanted us to take him into the city and show him entertaining things-particularly the aforementioned woman with low inhibitions.

I worked hard to keep my face as blank as a new canvas.  You could have painted a picture on it.

After a few bullets and knife wounds, I obliterated him and sent hem on to the world of death.  God, I swear I'm not getting paid enough for this crap, you know?  Cue polite laughter.

 Xoxoxoxo

Monday, May 13, 2013

Review of Nightwalker by Jocelynn Drake

Nightwalker
Publisher: Harper Voyager
  (July 2008 )
Genre: UF
Format: e-book (
370 pages)
Source: Purchased

Series: Dark Day's #1
 

Rating 5/5


For centuries Mira has been a nightwalker--an unstoppable enforcer for a mysterious organization that manipulates earth-shaking events from the darkest shadows. But elemental mastery over fire sets her apart from others of her night-prowling breed . . . and may be all that prevents her doom.
The foe she now faces is human: the vampire hunter called Danaus, who has already destroyed so many undead. For Mira, the time has come to hunt . . . or be hunted.

Review

Finally, a paranormal character that loves who and what she is! Mira Mira on the wall who's the baddest vampire of them all!

I have to give kudos for the world building. Ancient Egypt And modern Egypt is coming along for me. The descriptions are rich and subtle enough that you're not overwhelmed with Too much information.

Okay she threw me a curveball I was not expecting that ending. What a Well Written and Wonderful book. I thoroughly enjoyed it I even had a dream about it. To say the least I can barely wait to read a Dayhunter!

This one kept me glued to my nook. Mistress Drake has some major talent. I'm just sad it took me this long to find her.

Xoxoxoxo

Favorite moment in the book

Pushing him back out the door, I rolled my eyes toward the ceiling.  "I'm a vampire, James, not a self-cleaning oven," I said.  


Thursday, May 9, 2013

Review of The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host

Publisher:  Little Brown and Company (May 2008 )
Genre:  Sci-Fi Romance
Format: PB (619
pages)
Source: Purchased


Rating 5/5

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, didn't expect to find its former tenant refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.

As Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of Jared, a human who still lives in hiding, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she's never met. Reluctant allies, Wanderer and Melanie set off to search for the man they both love.

Featuring one of the most unusual love triangles in literature, THE HOST is a riveting and unforgettable novel about the persistence of love and the essence of what it means to be human.



Review

This is one of my favorite books all time. I have to admit the only reason I read it was because I wanted to see the movie and it looked good.

The Host was completely opposite of what I Thought it was going to be. Okay so here I was I was thinking this is the run of the mill alien book; it takes over girl, girl kicks aliens butt. Get lots of action, the end. How far from the truth I was. 

This was about finding humanity. What it means to be human. The good, the bad and the ugly.
I thought that I would hate Wanda. But I ended up falling in love with her and rooting for her. On One hand I hated what she was but On the Other I loved who she was. I think that you get the same feeling from Melanie's character as well. 

The best part of the book was the ending. Not that that's the only good part, but for me with the most emotionally charged part of the book. I actually cried at the end of this book.
 That’s what I love so much about this book. I became emotionally attached to Wanda and Melanie. It was conflicting, confusing and a different way of looking at things. 

This is a beautiful, emotional rollercoaster ride and I didn’t want it to end.

Xoxoxo

Favorite moment in the book

“I held you in my hands, Wanderer, and you were beautiful.” 

“It's not the face, but the expressions on it. It's not the voice, but what you say. It's not how you look in that body, but the thing you do with it. You are beautiful.”

“I, the soul called Wanderer, love you, human Ian. And that will never change, no matter what I might become.”