Monday, December 25, 2017
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Review: Wild Invitation (Psy-Changeling 0.5, 4.5, 9.5, 10.5)
Format e-book
Print Length 339 pages
Publisher Berkley Sensation
Published March 5, 2013
In Beat of Temptation , innocent Tamsyn has always had a place in her heart for Nathan, a blooded DarkRiver sentinel. But is she ready for the fierce demands of the mating bond?
In Stroke of Enticement , a wary young teacher, skeptical about love, arouses the man—and the animal—in an aggressive leopard changeling who must prove his affections are true.
Plus 2 NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED NOVELLAS
In Declaration of Courtship , Grace, a shy submissive wolf, finds herself pursued by the last man she ever would have imagined: a SnowDancer lieutenant said to be “mad, bad, and dangerous to know.”
In Texture of Intimacy , SnowDancer healer Lara discovers the searing joys—and unexpected challenges—of being mated to quiet, powerful Walker, a man used to keeping his silence.
My Opinion
If you are in need of a Psy-Changeling fix this is the collection of you. It has two of my favorite side couples as individual main characters Tamsyn and Nate as well as Lara and Walker. So when it showed up in my suggested reading feed, I one-clicked without a thought. Then I promptly changed into pjs, got a cup of tea and sat down to read once more again the world of shifters and psy.
Beat of Temptation
The Beat of Temptation is Tamsyn’s and Nate’s story. Sometimes finding your mate an early age is not a good thing. Because Nate realize that Tamsyn is his mate early on, he puts limits on their relationship. Limits that she is about to push in hopes of a happily ever after. This is one of my favorite couples in this world and it was fabulous finding out how they got together. I love that I got to know them first and then discover their story.
Stroke of Enticement
Finally- Holy cow, this one is between a human and a changeling. I think this is the “first” regular person or human in the series to find love with a changeling. Watching Zach trying to manage the mating bond with a human was fun. This the most entertaining portion being the dinner party at her mom’s house. Almost as entertaining as Zach’s conversation with Mercy. Anne and Zach’s story is sweet with just the right amount of spice. I enjoyed how Annie’s insecurities with relationships in general played into her relationship with Zack. It was nice to see a mated bond not be confident in the outcome of the relationship.
Declaration of Courtship
If you are a lover of opposites attracts troupes than this is the one for you! Grace is happy being a submissive wolf in the SnowDancers pack, she likes her place in the hierarchy. Which is why she is so shocked that a dominate male, Cooper would be interested in her. Submissive Grace, dominate Cooper and cue the sparks that are going to fly. I really liked this story, it brought all the warm fuzzies with it.
Texture of Intimacy
I have been so invested in this side couple that when I realized that there was a novella coming out about them I jumped up and down. I was so excited, and it does not disappoint. Yes, we already know they are mated but does that mean their story ends? No! I wanted to know how their mating goes. Walker is very Silent, Lara not so much which made for an interesting look into their mateship.
I enjoyed each and everyone of these novellas. It allowed me to continue my love of the Psy-Changeling series. Recommended for anyone who like the full length books.
My Rating 4 out of 5 stars
Favorite Quote “You’re in my blood, in my heart, in my soul."
Friday, December 22, 2017
Review: Her Book Boyfriend (The Awkward Duckling #1)
Format e-book
Print Length 144 pages
Publisher Self
Published August 25, 2017
She believes the secret to love is in the tropes of her favorite romance novels. He’s the best friend prepared to prove her wrong.
Then comes the bet.
If she can’t land a boyfriend for prom by recreating the ten popular tropes in her favorite romance author’s books, she has to go to the prom with her.
The glitch?
They’ve been close their entire lives. He’s the rock god and school legend, while she’s the brainy sidekick who does all his dirty breakups. Thus, finding a guy who doesn’t think they’re already an item is going to be a lot harder than she thinks.
Will she land the book boyfriend of her dreams? Or will she be forced to go to prom with her best friend.
The truth is in the pages.
My Opinion
Prom is right around the corner and Macey needs a date. One that she is mildly attracted to, and who can help her street cred. Being a bookworm, and on track to be in the top 10% of your class tends to make her less attracted than other people at school. Well, that and the fact that her bestie is the “Man” on campus. So much so that there are a lot of people that think she is “secretly” dating him. So what is a gal to do but come up with an action plan –Wendi Cooper’s Guide to Catching a Man.
Macey is an interesting character who often acts like a freshman in high school instead of a senior. She claims to be interested in several different guys and follows her list to try to entrap on of them into taking her to prom. She is often judgmental (especially of the people Cam hooks up with) and at times is annoying.
Cam the “Man” is suppose to be the dumb jock to Macey’s sweetheart nerd. Instead, he is the gentle bestie who just wants to protect his gal. Often misunderstood, it is a wonder to me how his life could be falling apart and yet he never once tells his best friend.
There are a lot of stereotypes in this book: the computer nerd, the foreign student, the closet kid. This takes away from the story, almost as if the author is trying to be too inclusive. This inclusion could be misconstrued as “–ism” for all of those involved.
A quick read for those looking for a friends to lover kinda book, added bonus that it has a list within it. Try not to take it too serious or else the –isms may get to you.
My Rating 3 out of 5 stars
Favorite Quote “You deserve someone who will take you out, make you laugh, and return you home feeling like you’re the most cherished person in the world.”
Other People
Reese- gal bestie to Macey, gymnastic superstar
Morgan- anima loving gal drummer in the band
Wen- foreign exchange student
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Swoon Thursday (51) Love In the Friend Zone
The fabulous girls over at 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.A Bound created this super HOT meme.
“You don’t know how your laugh makes my heart swell in my chest and yet makes room for me to breathe air I didn’t know I was missing. You don’t know how it feels when I’m forced to watch a new episode of The Walking Dead without you- it’s the worse because I can’t appreciate the show without your non-stop running commentary.”
Love In the Friend Zone Kindle Location 1988
You gotta give it to Fynn when he decides on something he goes for it whole heartedly. How could Braylen resist this?
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Waiting on Wednesday (51) Between the Blade and Heart
Hey y'all, thanks so much for stopping by my WoW!
Waiting
On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at
Breaking
the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases
that we're eagerly anticipating.
Valkyries
have one great responsibility: to return immortals to the afterlife by slaying
them. As a Valkyrie, Malin has always known that the balance of the world rests
on her ability to carry out orders. But when Malin discovers that her mother
spared the life of an immortal who was destined to die, her world is thrown
into chaos. Malin not only wrestles with the knowledge that her mother might not be who she thought—she’s also thrust into the path of a gorgeous blue eyed guy named Asher who needs her help slaying the rogue immortal who destroyed his family. The balance of the world is at stake. And, as Asher competes with Malin’s ex for her love and loyalty, so is her heart.
Why am I
waiting?
Umm….Valkyries,
new series, and the world being at stake.
I am so there!
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Teaser Tuesday (51) The Night Human Hunter
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!
“And the one assigned to keep your butt safe. Which let me tell you, is harder than it looks. I have a job to do, but father here has been constantly worried your mother would get you killed.”
The Night Human Hunter Kindle Location 2155
Poor Beck, his little brother has been keeping him on his toes. Hopefully, now Jax will be a little less reckless.
Where have I been?
A lot of you may have been wondering where I have been since August. I had no intention of taking a blog break or a reading break for that matter. I have been working on this blog for seven years, and have never taken a month long sabbatical much less four months long one. I feel I owe you an explanation.
At the beginning of August, I became really ill. Passing it off as being seven months pregnant with my fifth child, I pushed myself to go to work and to be a mommy to the little ones. Unfortunately, that was about all that I could do. I went to work, came home did the chores and slept. It wasn’t until after the baby was born that we realized that our blood types were incompatible. Her delivery was a bit on the dramatic side and after being in the NICU for a while, we were finally able to come home.
Autumn Everly
The kids have adapted rather nicely to their little sister and we are adjusting to our new norm. Seven weeks later and I finally opened a book. So the posts should start becoming regular again. Thanks for being so understanding and patient.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Waiting on Wednesday (34) Magical Compass
Hey y'all, thanks so much for stopping by my WoW!
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Tyson Compass, as one of the famed Compass quads, is not a wizard used to living with regrets. Except for one: Grace Carter.
Grace is a healer witch he rejected many years ago. After completely disappearing from his life, she has returned, and turned his world upside down. The attraction between them flares strongly, but she has not forgotten or forgiven his callous rebuff when they were teens.
Tyson does everything he can to prove he will never hurt her again, and just when he thinks there might be a chance for them, she has to leave again. She makes him promise not to follow her - a promise he honors for as long as he can. But after almost two months with no word, he’s done waiting. He’s going to find his girl.
With a little help from his brothers, he tracks her down, only to find Grace betrayed by her family ... tortured ... hurt. His rage knows no bounds. He will do everything he can to bring her family to justice, to find out why they turned on her.
By unlocking these secrets, though, he will discover that Grace is so much more than just a healer witch. She holds a secret that could save the world of Faerie. Or destroy it.
Why am I waiting?
This is the second book in the spin-off of the Supernatural Prison series. It is one of my all time favorite series. I still can't believe that Tyson let Grace leave and he has a heck of a lot to make-up for. Super excited to watch him grovel.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Teaser Tuesday (34) Wild Invitation
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!
“Morgan said that his mother said that Miss Kildaire is sitting on a shelf."
Zach had to think about that one for a few seconds. "He said she's on the shelf?"
"Uh-huh." An emphatic nod. "I don't know why Miss Kildaire would sit on a shelf, but that's what Morgan said."
"I'm guessing there's more."
"And then Morgan said that his mother said that Miss Kildaire was too fat to get a man."
What a load of horseshit, Zach thought. Morgan's mother was probably some shriveled-up jealous twit. "I see."
"And then Morgan said she was a cripple."
Zach had a sudden urge to punch out the little rat himself.
Page 90 Wishes
I adored each of the stories in this collection. This one tugs at my heart because it starts off with Bryan in trouble with his teacher, for reasons she doesn't need to know.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Waiting on Wednesday (33) Undercover Attraction
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Scandal. Wealth. Power. Seduction. Welcome to the world of the O'Malleys.
Ex-cop Charlotte Finch used to think there was a clear line between right and wrong. Then her fellow officers betrayed her, and the world is no longer so black and white. Especially when it's Aiden O'Malley, one of the most dangerous men in Boston, who offers her a chance for justice. The only catch: she'll have to pretend to be his fiancée for his plan to work.
Aiden can't afford to let anyone see the man behind the mask. To run the O'Malley empire, he has to be cool and controlled at all times. But the moment he meets Charlie, they're playing with fire. Her slightest touch is enough to send him over the edge. At first their "engagement" was a way to eliminate his enemies. Now he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe-- even if he has to destroy his own family to do it.
Why am I waiting?
I have read every book in the series. It is the only mobster series that I have been able to get into. I really want t see Aiden fall in love, with a cop none the less.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Waiting on Wednesday (32) Chosen One
Hey y'all, thanks so much for stopping by my WoW!
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
The next book in the best-selling Forever Evermore series as Caro goes where no spirit elemental has gone before...
When Philip Masterson sends Caro back in time, he doesn’t expect to set off a series of events that will see her return stronger and more powerful than ever before. But her time spent with the Prodigies, Kings, and Elders in the nineties has long-reaching consequences that no one could have foreseen, consequences that increase tensions between the Mystical leadership when peace is needed.
Then Caro discovers something that changes the entire trajectory of her life, and finds herself torn: between the man she loves and the man who could mean everything, and the life that she’s chosen and the life that she was born to lead.
Why am I waiting?
I honestly feel like I have been waiting forever for this book. The cliffhanger at the ending of Chosen Fool has left me wondering what the heck is going on with Caro. It is finally up for pre-order and is expected to release on Dec. 4!!!
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Teaser Tuesday (32) Kiss of Snow
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!
“No more dancing with any male but me. No more time to learn who you are before you have to hold that personality against mine. No more freedom to explore your sensuality before I own it.”
Seeing Seinna with another male looks to be all the push that Hawke needed. I love it that he went all alpha male on her.
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