Book Boyfriend (23) Avain

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He tells it like it is, even if you don’t want to hear it.

“it’s not safe for anyone to be around me anymore. It’s not safe for me to be around me anymore. This is the only way to make sure I don’t hurt someone again-“

She stopped. Realizing what she’d just said.

“Stop being so dramatic. You’re an Echo. That’s the reason for the blackouts.”

He can fly!

“ We just go up.”

Pushing aside her fear of heights, Cyn closed the gap between them. She could feel the warmth radiating off of him. It was like having her own personal heater.

Thirteen snaked an arm around her waist and pulled her tightly against his chest. “So you don’t fall,” he said.

Heat rushed to her head. It doesn’t mean anything.

But that didn’t stop her from wrapping her arms around him in return.

He can cook.

She clanced at the table, and it took her a second to realize an empty plate was sitting there. He brought the pan over and slid a golden brown grilled cheese onto it. Tender apple wedges peeked out of its crispy edges, melted cheddar oozed from the sides, and the bacon was the exact shade of burnt that she liked.

“Eat,” he said, holding the plate up to her. She almost wavered.

But then everything came crashing back to her.

“What are you doing?” Cyn asked.

“Making you food. I thought you might be hungry. Something wrong with that?”

Okay so Avian is not your typical book boyfriend. He is grumpy and gruffy, but what could you expect he is the offspring of an angel and a demon. The fact remains he takes really good care of Cyn. Sometimes that is what matters most.

Review: The Recruit

Author Elizabeth Kelly
Format e-book
Print Length
Publisher
Published February 19, 2014

Hannah Torrington lives a perfectly normal and ordinary life until the night her sister is murdered by vampires.

Saved by a Lycan named Will and thrust into a world she never knew existed, Hannah is taken to a secret facility that trains men and women to hunt vampires.

Determined to take her revenge for her sister’s death, Hannah joins the recruit program. As she is pushed to the brink of physical and mental exhaustion by the intense training, she fights her forbidden attraction to her instructor Will and struggles to adjust to her new life.

Please Note: This is Book One of a trilogy and contains a cliff-hanger ending.

My Opinion

Hannah is an introvert, her younger sister Sarah is an extravert. While home from college Sarah drags Hannah along to an outdoor party. She really wasn’t thrilled to be there. Too bad her night was about to get worse. Vampires attack Hannah, she survives- Sarah does not. Hannah is now marked in the supernatural world and has to stay hidden- so she asks to become a recruit in a program that trains people to kill vampires. She asks for help getting her revenge.

Will is in charge of the recruits. He would have never let Hannah into the program, for one she is soft and for two he is well attracted to her, a human. Will being a Lycan is the perfect trainer for the recruits. Hannah is pushed to the limits. But unlike others, she does not complain- she knows firsthand what is out there. So what if Will is harder on her than the other recruits- he did save her life.

Training is rough, but she passes the first test. She even excels at an abnormal for of fighting. But she is marked. Will she survive the attentions of a vampire lord? Will she survive what is in store for her?

The Recruit ends with a cliffhanger that will have the reader biting their nails with a dozen or so questions running around in their heads. Oh my goodness did that just happen? Is there a way to fix it? Will Will be able to save her? Will she need saving? Slow with the world building but ultimately becomes an edge of your seat action packed read.

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “On the night of a full moon. Christ, she’s either bat shit crazy or has a death wish.”

Other People

Jeremy- another recruit has a crush on Hannah
Selena- Hannah’s roomie and bestie
Richard- head of the program
Chen- Kenjutsu instructor

Swoon Thursday (23) Mortal Enchantment

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Instead of helping, he pulled me into his chest with his arms wrapped around me. His embrace was like a winter coat during a snowstorm. I was safe and protected. If only I could stay here forever. I didn’t want it to end.

Mortal Enchantment by Stacey O’Neale Kindle Location 1329

He leaned down, brushing his mouth softly against mine. It was a kiss like I had never experienced. One of those kisses in a movie or a romance novel that never actually happens, and yet here I was, having it happen-to me.

Mortal Enchantment by Stacey O’Neale Kindle Location 2442

What gal doesn't like to feel safe?  Or a hug? Or really a kiss to end all kisses?

Waiting on Wednesday (24) Illusive

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The X-Men meets Ocean's Eleven in this edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure about a band of "super" criminals.

When the MK virus swept across the planet, a vaccine was created to stop the epidemic, but it came with some unexpected side effects. A small percentage of the population developed superhero-like powers. Seventeen-year-old Ciere Giba has the handy ability to change her appearance at will. She's what's known as an illusionist...She's also a thief.

After a robbery goes awry, Ciere must team up with a group of fellow super-powered criminals on another job that most would consider too reckless. The formula for the vaccine that gave them their abilities was supposedly destroyed years ago. But what if it wasn't?

The lines between good and bad, us and them, and freedom and entrapment are blurred as Ciere and the rest of her crew become embroiled in a deadly race against the government that could cost them their lives

Why I am waiting?

It may have something to do with the fact that X-Men: Days of Future Past just released. Or it could be that I love superhero movies. The fact remains this one looks like a fun and enteratining read.

Teaser Tuesday (23) Only With You

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• 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!)

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Knight could be boyfriend material…if he weren’t so bossy, so contrary, so intent on questioning her all the time and doubting her every move, on changing her.

Only With You by Cecilia Gray Kindle Location 193

Emma spun in the water toward Knight, who had snuck up behind her. He rested his hands on her waist where her dress, soaked, clung to her skin. “Don’t get too cocky,” Knight said softly in her ear. A shiver ran down her neck. Knight’s grip around her waist tightened.

Only with You by Cecilia Gray Kindle location 405

There is something about a guy who will stand by you even when he thinks you are wrong.  He has no problem telling you that you are wrong- but still loves you regardless of your faults.  If only the gal could see it.

Review: The Nightmare Dilemma

Author Mindee Arnett
Format e-Book
Print Length 384 pages
Publisher Tor Teen
Published March 4, 2014

The second in a thrilling new fantastical mystery series

Dusty Everhart might be able to predict the future through the dreams of her crush, Eli Booker, but that doesn’t make her life even remotely easy. When one of her mermaid friends is viciously assaulted and left for dead, and the school’s jokester, Lance Rathbone, is accused of the crime, Dusty’s as shocked as everybody else. Lance needs Dusty to prove his innocence by finding the real attacker, but that’s easier asked than done. Eli’s dreams are no help, more nightmares than prophecies.

To make matters worse, Dusty’s ex-boyfriend has just been acquitted of conspiracy and is now back at school, reminding Dusty of why she fell for him in the first place. The Magi Senate needs Dusty to get close to him, to discover his real motives. But this order infuriates Eli, who has started his own campaign for Dusty’s heart.

As Dusty takes on both cases, she begins to suspect they’re connected to something bigger. And there’s something very wrong with Eli’s dreams, signs that point to a darker plot than they could have ever imagined.

My Opinion

The sophomore curse is avoided in this entertaining sequel to The Nightmare Affair.

Dusty, Eli and Selena create the “Dream Team” which kinda reminds me of the Scooby team from my Buffy the Vampire Slayer watching days. When Britney a mermaid is attacked on school grounds Dusty is asked to dream walk with her to see what happened. What she finds is not what she expected and so she keeps it to herself.

To make matters even worse Lady Elaine asks that Dusty get close to her ex-boyfriend Paul again. As he is now back at school, even though in the previous book he was incohots with the Red Warlock. Her keeping an eye on Paul does interfer with her and Eli’s budding relationship. As does him sending mix singals.

Dusty is growing in her powers and in her confidence of herself. This book shows that growth which is entertaining to read. She is still as sassy as she was but now she is letting her sassiness show more. Selena is a great balance to Dusty. Selena is keeping a secret from her bestie though, a secret that needs to be shared. Her friendship and trust in Eli does take a hit in this book.

There is tension between the two- relationship tension. Eli keeps sending out mix messages- one second he is into her and the next he is not. This does cause Dusty to become a little boy crazy, but ultimately the mission she has been assigned does prevail. Eli’s indeference is explained later in the book and boy is the explaintion a dozy.

The Nightmare Dilemma is a fun read that allows you to escape your reality for a bit of time. I do recommend that you read the first book The Nightmare Affair before you tackle this one, as this is the sequel in the series.

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “Go on, my little red-haired Nancy Drew. Hurry up. Be careful.”

Other People

Moira- Dusty’s momma, a nightmare as well
Lady Elaine- Dusty’s mentor and advisor
Lance- Eli’s jock roomie
Selena- Dusty’s bestie

Book Boyfriend (22) David

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He knows how to comfort a gal, with the oh so awkward hug.

I didn’t get any further before David carefully wrapped his arms around me.  He held me like I was a bomb he was afraid was seconds from going off, keeping our bodies as far apart as he could while still technically hugging me.

“It’s okay,” he said, patting my back once.  He apparently decided that was a good move because he did it a few more times.

When he wants to kiss- man does he kiss.

“Wha-“ was as far as I got, because in a few long strides, David crossed the room and pulled me into his arms.  I was so stunned that it hardly even registered that he was kissing me until….oh. Oh.

This kiss didn’t make my stomach flutter; it made my skin sing.  It made me raise myself up on tiptoaes so I could kiss him back harder.

He worries about the gal.

“Yes,” I said calmly, even as the balck car got closer, “you are.  Why did you follow me?”

The black car thumped our bumper, but I wasn’t worried anymore.  We were only a few houses away now.

“Because you were crying!” David shouted, his voice cracking with fear, and I thought anger.  “You were upset and I felt bad about the stupid article, and then that weird shit happened with Ryan, and even if I don’t always agree with the things you do at school, you do try and you didn’t”

He broke off and sagged against the seat, closing his eyes.  “I just… I don’t like crying girls, okay?”

David is not supposed to be a book boyfriend.  He is supposed to be a jerk but he doesn’t read too much like a jerk.  In fact he reads a lot like a guy who likes the gal but does not know how to handle it.

Review: Fangirl

Author Rainbow Rowell
Format e-Book
Print Length 445 pages
Publisher St. Martin’s Press
Published September 10, 2013

A coming-of-age tale of fan fiction, family and first love.

Cath is a Simon Snow fan.

Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan...

But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she’s really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it’s what got them through their mother leaving.

Reading. Rereading. Hanging out in Simon Snow forums, writing Simon Snow fan fiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere.

Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath can’t let go. She doesn’t want to.

Now that they’re going to college, Wren has told Cath she doesn’t want to be roommates. Cath is on her own, completely outside of her comfort zone. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fan fiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words... And she can’t stop worrying about her dad, who’s loving and fragile and has never really been alone.

For Cath, the question is: Can she do this?

Can she make it without Wren holding her hand? Is she ready to start living her own life? Writing her own stories?

And does she even want to move on if it means leaving Simon Snow behind?

My Opinion

Cath is one of those girls- a fan girl to Simon Snow. So much so that she even writes fan fiction for her followers. In high school it was so easy. She could bounce ideas off her twin sister, Wren and write her stories. Updating her blog almost daily. College on the other hand is a bit different.

Wren and Cath no longer share a room. Cath feels a bit abandoned by Wren and she is keeping to herself a lot. Her roommate Reagan, begins to worry about her and decides to take her under her wing. Reagan’s best friend Levi, takes an interest in her as well. Life happens and her blog is pushed aside. The tragedy occurs and she returns back the Simon Snow world.

I felt bad for Cather. She was the introvert twin, which is okay. Her life was hard after her mom left- moving to college was a HUGE change. Then her sister acts like the typical college freshman and Cather pays the price.

Levi is almost the perfect guy lead. Not the typical hottie but instead a nice guy, a popular guy, who is sweet and a gentleman. Except that one time, when he did something that was not gentlemen like. Yeah, it would have made me mad as well but seriously she takes it a bit too far.

Coming of Age tale that ultimately is a fun read, if you have the time.

My Rating 3 stars out of 5

Favorite Quote “I like that we’re not friends.” “Me, too,” Reagan said. “I’m sorry you ruined it by being so pathetic.”

Other People

Reagan- Cather’s roomie
Levi- Reagan’s bestie, once dated her
Courtney- Wren’s roomie and her new bestie, totally a bad influence
Nick- Cather’s writing partner, kinda shady

Swoon Thursday (22) Tempting the Bodyguard

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“You have me,” he said, meaning it. The moment he said those words, he knew how true they were. She had him. Her mouth opened, but he snaked an arm around her waist and carefully hauled her up against him and kissed her.

Tempting the Bodyguard by J. Lynn Kindle Location 2142

Sometimes all it takes to make my heart go pitter patter is a few words.  Chandler nails it with this scene.

Waiting on Wednesday (23) A Cursed Awakened (Weird Girls, #0.6)

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Discover Cecy Robson’s sensational Weird Girls series—or return to where the magic first began—with this eBook original prequel novella about four sisters coming to grips with their unique supernatural powers.

Celia Wird shouldn’t possess the ability to transform into a tigress. Her three sisters should never be able to burst into flames, heal wounds, or transform common objects into deadly weapons. And yet they do.

Before they were born, the Wird Sisters were cursed by a spell that was intended to destroy them, not endow them with extraordinary powers. The sisters’ magic is untamed and explosive at best, and time is running out for them to take command.

Vampires have targeted Celia’s sweet, tragically human ex-boyfriend Danny. The sisters rush to his aid, but in order to take down the vamps, first they must face their dark past and break a spell that’s screwing up their powers. Except this curse wasn’t meant to be broken . . . and the witch who cast it isn’t done toying with them yet

Why I am waiting?

I adore this series, and would like to know more about Cecy’s curse. Plus her relationship with Danny seems just odd to me. A little bit more of a background there is needed for me to buy into it more.

Teaser Tuesday (22) A Cursed Awakened

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“Do yourself and your family a tremendous favor and keep far away from the supernatural world. It is no place for someone with your heart.”

A Cursed Awakened by Cecy Robson Kindle Location 1170

“Because bad things happen to good girls who stand against the dark ones.

A Cursed Awakened by Cecy Robson Kindle Location 874

I'll be honest, this novella has no swoony moments.  But I think for story development that is a good thing.  I like how the last tease foreshadows what is to come.

Review: Rebel Belle

Author Rachel Hawkins
Format e-Book
Print Length 345 pages
Publisher Putnam Juvenile
Published April 8, 2014

Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts.

Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him—and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

With snappy banter, cotillion dresses, non-stop action and a touch of magic, this new young adult series from bestseller Rachel Hawkins is going to make y'all beg for more.

My Opinion

On the night that she is suppose to be named Homecoming Queen Harper Price stumbles upon a horrible murder. One in which the victim tries to kiss her and then she gets attacked. No one will believe her though, since all evidence disappears. Besides the homecoming queen cannot get all weird, especially with her family history.

Who doesn’t love a book that mentions World of Warcraft? Not only have that, but a female paladin, sign me up. Harper is a noob with the whole paladin protection service and to be honest does not want to protect her charge, David Stark- who is totally not related to Tony stark. Stark is Harper’s niemizes and has been since grade school. Their rivalry has continued in highschool with the valedictorian slot up for grabs. Why they hate each other no one can say- they just like ti better that way.

Harper really is a sweet southern belle. Not an ounce of meanness in her body- she can’t even be mean to the gal trying to steal her man. I have to say the only issue I had with the book is the mention of a hummingbird cake. Having grown up in the south, I have never heard of this famous southern cake before. I even looked it up- my only rational is that I was raised by Yankees in the south. So that could be the reason I haven’t heard of it before.

A fabulously entertaining tale that will cause you to want to sit on your front porch with a cold glass of sweet ice tea, some cake and the quiet hum of the crickets as you read.

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “Well, bless your heart,” he drawled in a not very nice (if kind of accurate) imitation of my accent.

Other People

Bee- Harper’s bestie extremely supportive
Ryan- Harper’s boyfriend, I kinda don’t like him-but for no reason at all
Saylor- David’s guardian and Mage, only he doesn’t know it