Waiting on Wednesday (36) Be With Me

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Teresa Hamilton is having a rough year—she’s in love with her big brother’s best friend, but he hasn’t spoken to her since they shared a truly amazing, mind-blowing, change-your-life kiss. She got out of a terrible relationship. And now an injury is threatening to end her dance career for good. It’s time for Plan B – college. And maybe a chance to convince Jase that what they have together is real.

Jase Winstead has a huge secret that he’s not telling anyone. Especially not his best friend’s incredibly beautiful sister. Even though he and Teresa shared the hottest kiss of his life, he knows that his responsibilities must take priority. He certainly doesn’t have time for a relationship. But it doesn’t help that all he can think about kissing the one girl who could ruin everything for him.

As they’re thrown together more and more, Jase and Tess can’t keep denying their feelings for each other. But a familiar danger looms and tragedy strikes. As the campus recovers, the star-crossed couple must decide what they’re willing to risk to be together, and what they’re willing to lose if they’re not…

By now you know of my love affair with all things Jennifer L. Armentrout write.  So it should come as no surprise that I am waiting on this one.

Day Two of Decking the Blog with The Shadow Falls Crew: Della's Singing Carols

Day Two of Decking the Blog with The Shadow Falls Crew focuses solely on Della.  

Many of you are waiting for Della Tsang’s first Shadow Falls: After Dark book, Reborn, to come out. With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought you might like to know Della’s favorite Christmas songs.

"Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)" by The Ramones"

"I Wish It Was Christmas Today" by Julian Casablancas

"I Won't Be Home For Christmas" by Blink 182

 

 "Last Christmas" by WHAM

Now in light of her ex boyfriend, Lee, and what happens in Saved at Sunrise, you can probably figure out why “Last Christmas” made her list. But you never know, considering what happens with her and Steve in Reborn, she might be adding “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey to her list next year.

Teaser Tuesday (50)Elemental Darkness

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

The darkness is coming. We cannot stop it, all we can try to do is contain it.

Elemental Darkness by Maddy Edwards Kindle Location 1177

Darkness may call to darkness, but they need to add an extension line for me, because Lisabelle's MY friend, and she's going to stay that way.

Elemental Darkness by Maddy Edwards Kindle Location 1275

I really like the series.  I like how loyal the girls are to each other, how much they are willing to give up in the name of friendship.  Hopefully, they will get Lisabelle back.

Day One of Decking the Blog with the Shadow Falls Crew: Holiday Wishes from The Shadow Falls Crew

The Shadow Falls series by C.C. Hunter is one of my absolute favorite series. I was excited that CC Hunter decided to create a spin-off series Shadow Falls After Dark. The first book in the series,Reborn is set to be released in May of 2014. May is a long time to wait- a whole 5 months from now. I was getting a little antsy wondering what was going on in one of my favorite places to visit when I got a lovely email from The Shadow Falls Crew.  The next four days will be known as Decking the blog with the Shadow Falls Crew.

Day One of Decking the Blog with the Shadow Falls Crew gives us insight into how they are celebrating the holidays!

It’s the holidays and time to revel in seasonal cheer. Here at Shadow Falls we’re decorating, planning some parties and getting ready for the magic of the season. And you never know what magic can happen with this supernatural crowd. 

If we’re not careful, Miranda might turn someone into an elf-dressed kangaroo. Perry will probably shift into Rudolph just to get a couple of laughs. Della might hang decorations in the tops of the highest trees, just to prove she can. Kylie will no doubt, be hanging mistletoe hoping to get some of the campers to find a little romance. (Cough…cough…Della and Steve.) Lucas will be trying to catch Kylie under the mistletoe. Steve will be watching Della hoping for a mistletoe moment. Derek will be touching everyone trying to make sure they are all in the spirit of the holiday. And he’s got his eyes on Jenny with his own sprig of mistletoe in his pocket—just in case. 

Holiday and Burnett will be standing back watching all the entire Shadow Falls cast with a sense of pride--the kind of pride that happens with family. And that’s what the holidays are really about--spending time with people you care about. 

So from the whole Shadow Falls crew and C.C. Hunter, we wish you all a happy holiday.

Waiting on Wednesday (35) The Spider

 

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The tenth book in the bestselling and “outstanding” (Romantic Times) Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series finally reveals for the first time the origins of Gin Blanco’s career as the deadliest of assassins.

For the first time, the origins of Gin Blanco’s career as the deadly assassin “the Spider” are revealed in full. In a story that pre-dates the other nine books in the series, Gin Blanco goes through her paces to become the most feared assassin in the Ashland.

Gin is pretty awesome and I am dying to know the whole story.  What happened to her?  Hopefully all of my questions will be answered.

Best of 2013 Giveaway Hop!

What a fabulous reading year 2013 has been.  Several beloved series have ended and a few new series were just born.  Regardless I could not have been happier with the great reads that were released or read this year.  To celebrate  you get to pick one of my favorite 2013 reads from the photo montage below, please note that the book may have been released earlier than 2013 but 2013 is when I got to it.

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Teaser Tuesday (49) A Cursed Moon

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

"Aric walked away, that's true. But I think because of it, he has more of a cross to bear." Emme played with her hands, appearing to think things through. "He knows he did this to them. The guilt alone is punishment enough, don't you think?"

"Nope."

A Cursed Moon by Cecy Robinson Kindle Location 217

I adore Emme and hope that one day she will find her mate.  If it happens to be Bren then so be it.  Liam doesn't deserve her anyway.  I love how Bren is on Celia side with all of this- he is a true friend.

Swoon Thursday (48) Bitter Sweet Love

The fabulous girls over at YA Bound created this super HOT meme. Here's how it works.

From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering. 

Shout it out on Twitter with the hashtag #YABound, post it here in the comments, or grab the adorable button above and share it on your blog! I want to know & so do the gals at YABound!

The pressure on my lips increased when he pulled me against him. Every thought scattered. His chest was rock hard and broad against mine, his arm a steel band even I couldn't break.

Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L Armentrout Kindle Location 217

A kiss that can shatter thoughts- sign me up!

Waiting on Wednesday (34) A Breath of Frost

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

In 1814, three cousins-Gretchen, Emma, and Penelope-discover their unknown family lineage of witchcraft. Beyond the familiar manicured gardens and ballrooms of Regency London, a dangerous, alluring new underworld visible only to those with power is now open to the cousins. 

But unbeknownst to them, by claiming their power, the three cousins have inadvertently opened the gates to the Underworld. 

Now the dead, ghouls, hellhounds-and the most terrifying of all: the spirits of dark witches known as the Greymalkin Sisters-are hunting and killing young debutante witches for their powers. 

And, somehow, Emma is connected to the murders...because she keeps finding the bodies. 

Can the cousins unravel the clues and mystery behind their heritage and power before their gifts are stripped away ...or even worse, another witch is killed?

The Drake Chronicles by Alyxandra Harvey is an amazing series.  I am curious as to where this one will take us.

Teaser Tuesday (48) Mystery Rises

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

"I will never abandon you. I may disappear for a while,but I will always come back. Oh that, you can be certain." Staring into my eyes with raw emotion, he continued, "I love you. I will always love you. Don't ever forget that." The kissed which followed was soft, gentle, and like so many before it, it took my breath away.

Mystery Rises by Marilyn Phillips Kindle Location 1554

I always get a little nervous when someone says that they will never do something.  It is almost always right after that another bomb is dropped.  So what bomb will Shadow or Samantha be dropping?

KISSES, SHE WROTE: A Christmas Novella

From award winning author Katharine Ashe, comes an enchanting Christmas novella about a shy but imaginative princess and the rakish Earl who could make all her wildest fantasies come true…. The Christmas season has never been so steamy. Handsome as sin and scandalously rakish, Cam Westfall, the Earl of Bedwyr is every young lady's wickedest dream. Shy wallflower Princess Jacqueline Sensaire knows this better than anyone, because her dreams are full of the breathtaking earl's kisses. And not only her dreams--her diary too. But when Cam discovers the maiden's not-so-maidenly diary, will her wildest Christmas wishes be fulfilled in its pages . . . or in his arms? 

 

Excerpt from KISSES, SHE WROTE, A Christmas Romance by Katharine Ashe

 “At least you won’t be at a significant disadvantage when you wed,” the princess said thoughtfully.

 “Disadvantage?” “There is . . .” Her voice trailed off. She looked out the window and tilted her head. Her stance was relaxed. This conversation did not, apparently, agitate her as it did him.

 “Princess?” “The thing is, I have never kissed a man,” she said and looked over her shoulder at him. “Will my husband be disappointed to discover that I have no knowledge of kissing?” Cam’s throat had gone entirely dry. If she had no actual knowledge of kissing, she certainly had excellent intuition.

 “Why do you ask me?”

 “I cannot very well ask my brother. How horridly embarrassing that should be.” She scowled but her eyes twinkled.

 “You might ask your ladies in waiting, or the Duchess of Lycombe.”

 “How would they know the answer? They are women.” He was nonplused.

“Well . . .” She turned to him fully. “You and I are friends, so I trust you will answer me honestly. I know you have considerable experience kissing women.” His cravat had shrunk again. “Do you?” She lifted a single, eloquent brow. She was far too intelligent for him, and far too forthright, and he was far too accustomed to consorting with females of much less acute minds and much baser characters. She was not now flirting with him but making a statement of fact. He nodded in silent admission. Both brows perked now, like the shimmering feathers of a raven. “So . . . ?”

 “I should think that your husband would be delighted to teach you the finer points of kissing.” And learn a thing or two in the process. “I suppose you may be correct about that. Men like to instruct women. I think it makes them feel more in control.” He could not hide his amusement. “You don’t say?” “Well, doesn’t it? You are a man.”

 “Good of you to notice.”

 “Do you like it when you feel in control of a woman?”

 “I like it when a woman feels she is getting what she wants from me.” Her fine, expressive eyes widened. Then, slowly, she turned to the pianoforte and began rearranging the music on the stand. Cam studied the clean sweep of her back to her gently curved hips and the straight set of her shoulders. She was not petite, not enticingly round, not anything he had ever desired in a woman. But merely looking at her back and knowing what she imagined of him — of them together — made his heartbeats hard.

 “I should like to give it a try before I marry,” she said without turning around. Her voice was pitched a bit low. “Kissing, that is.” She glanced at him. Her cheeks were ever so slightly pink.

 “Should you?” He suspected where this was going. He’d been the object of countless women’s flirtations. But never this woman. She confined her attentions to him safely in her diary. This was a different woman before him now. “Yes,” she said. “I think it would be a useful experience to take into marriage. Don’t you?” She turned her hungry gaze upon him . . .

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BITTER SWEET LOVE Release Day Launch

Jennifer L. Armentrout's amazing novella in her new The Dark Elements Series, BITTER SWEET LOVE, is out and we are excited to join in the release day launch for it. BITTER SWEET LOVE is the Prequel Novella for The Dark Elements Series and is full of Wardens, fantasy, and romance. The first novel in the series, WHITE HOT KISS, will be released February 25, 2014. Check out what we have for you today! There's also a fantastic excerpt for you to check out below!

EXCERPT:

Moving lightning fast, Dez shifted and I was suddenly underneath him. His arms were on either side of my head, caging me in. Our bodies didn’t touch, but I felt him to the tips of my toes anyway.

The teasing grin disappeared when I dragged in a deep breath and my chest brushed his. Everything changed in an instant. The playful mood faded, replaced by primal heaviness. Our gazes collided and locked. Neither of us moved. His closeness sent a series of shivers skittering across my skin and made it hard to take slow, even breaths. My body tensed when his gaze dropped to my mouth.

He tilted his head to the side. “I… I honestly have no idea what we were talking about.”

“Good. Neither do I.”

He shifted his weight onto one arm, bring him closer. “Have you enjoyed your trip so far?”

“Yes.” I felt as if I couldn’t get enough air into my lungs.

“Good.” He lowered his head. His breath was minty as it moved across my cheek and then my lips. “I’m glad.”

I wasn’t really following the conversation and I wasn’t sure that he was fully aware of what was coming out of his mouth. I searched my hazy brain for something to say and wet my lips. I-


The sound that came out of Dez’s chest rumbled through me. A stuttered heartbeat passed and then his lips were on mine. There was nothing slow about this kiss. It scorched my skin and caused my body to stretch tight like a bowstring. The kiss deepened, spinning my senses. I shuddered when his hand curved over my shoulder and drifted down to my waist, his long fingers spreading out under the hem of my shirt, grazing the bare skin of my stomach.

I gasped, floored by the raw sensations pounding through my blood. My skin felt as if I was about to phase. Maybe I was.

“Jasmine,” he whispered, the word falling against my lips, and then his body was pressing mine into the mattress, heavy, sweet and hard.

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ABOUT BITTER SWEET LOVE (The Dark Elements #.5):

In a sizzling prequel novella to her new series The Dark Elements, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout draws readers into the extraordinary, irresistible world of Wardens and demons.

Dez wasn't just Jasmine's crush. A gargoyle Warden like Jas, he helped her come to terms with her destiny—fending off demons and maintaining the balance between good and evil. He was her everything…right until the moment he disappeared without a trace. It didn't help that Jas's father had just announced that she and Dez would one day be mated. Hard not to take that personally.

And now he's back, three years older, ten times hotter, ready to pick up exactly where they left off. But Jas isn't taking that risk again. Dez has seven days to meet all her conditions and earn back her trust. Seven days filled with terrifying danger and sweet temptation. Seven days to win her heart—or shatter it all over again…


Don't miss White Hot Kiss, book one in Jennifer L. Armentrout's The Dark Elements series from Harlequin TEEN!

About Jennifer L. Armentrout:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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