Swoon Thursday (26) Altered

 

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!

He leaned in and brushed his lips against mine, feather-light at first, then more eager. My heart thundered as he exhaled, like he'd been holding the air in his lungs for far too long. 

Altered by Jennifer Rush Kindle Location 2421

This moment between Sam and Anna was intense. I loved how the kiss was described. So, what swoony moment did you read about this week?

Waiting on Wednesday (12) Allegiant

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.

One choice will define you.

What if your whole world was a lie?

What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?

What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth’s #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.

A student introduced me to this series. I had of course seen it around but never thought it would be something I would want to read. She was so certain that I would love this series- and she was right. Read the first and the second book, back to back. After the secret was let loose in Insurgent how can I not be waiting for this book?

Review: Spartan Frost

Author: Jennifer Estep

Format: e-ARC

Print Length:

Publisher: K-Teen

Published: June 25, 2013

I’m Logan Quinn, the deadliest Spartan warrior at Mythos Academy. At least I was — until the day I almost killed Gwen Frost.

Professor Metis and Nickamedes say that I’m fine, that Loki and the Reapers don’t have a hold on me anymore, but I can’t risk it. I can’t risk hurting Gwen again. So I’m leaving Mythos and going somewhere far, far away.

I know Gwen wonders what’s happening to me, whether I’m safe. I can’t tell her, but this is my story …

My Opinion

Spoilers for Crimson Frost… do not read this review if you have not read Crimson frost.

Spartan Frost takes place a few weeks after the events of Crimson Frost. Logan attempted to kill Gwen, the love of his life in Crimson Frost. He was under a horrendous spell, and well was being made to do this horrible act. Gwen saved him from the spell at the last minute, as his sword cut into her body. If not for the healing power of Daphne and Professor Metis she would have died. This event will cause Logan to flee with his dad.

Spartan Frost is an emotional follow-up to Crimson Frost. Told entirely from Logan’s point of view, it allows those invested in the series to see what he is going through. Man, does that boy have a lot of guilt. Only to be outweighed by the love he has for Gwen. Which presents itself in almost every thought he has- Gwen this and Gwen that. The fact that he honestly believes that he no longer is worthy of her is heartbreaking. He is trying to bury his guilt in extra training and hunting down Reapers. He feels he has something to prove, has to make it better and has to keep his distance from Gwen for fear that he may hurt her again. I am thinking though that his distance is hurting her enough, silly boy. Logan is going to try to make up for what he did by killing as many Reapers as possible. Let’s face it he is a Spartan, killing is what he does.

Logan’s dad is different in this story; he is more of a parent than the leader of the Protectorate. This was a welcomed change in the character. He was so hard and distant in Crimson Frost, so sure of Gwen’s guilt and so disappointed in Logan’s involvement with her. Here he is supportive and well, daddy like. He openly worries about Logan and is doing his best to make sure his son is going to be okay.

Spartan Frost is the great divide between Crimson Frost and Midnight Frost. A story from a guy’s point of view on how he screwed up his relationship-even though his was not his fault. After reading Spartan Frost, you will realize that Logan Quinn is the ultimate book boyfriend.

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “Thinking about Gwen made always made me smile… until I remembered what I’d done to her.”

Other Characters

Linus Quinn- Logan’s dad and head of the Protectorate

Sergei-A Protectorate

Inari-A Protectorate

Teaser Tuesday (26) Dairy of a Teenage Fairy Godmother

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!

Jess raised an eyebrow. “They won’t know what hit ‘em.” He grinned. My beautiful little warrior.” Warrior. Jess felt her cheeks heat up under his praise.

Dairy of a Teenage Fairy Godmother By Kathleen Baldwin and Andrea Sisco Kindle Location 3182

Throughout the book Jess is one tough chick.  It was nice to see her a little bit on the vulnerable side.

Fallen for Covers (8) Sweet Peril

Fallen For Covers is a Meme hosted on Mondays by Wickedly Delicious Book Blog. This Meme is to show off Young Adult and New Adult covers you have Fallen For. It can be new, old or not release yet. Please only post YA/NA covers. If have an adult cover you will love to show off head on over to TBQ's Book Palace on Sundays and partake in Lusting For Covers Meme. To join Fallen For Covers please follow the linky at bottom of post.

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Author:  Wendy Higgins

Format: e-book

Print Length:  371 pages

Publisher:  Harper Teen

 Published:  April 30, 2013

Anna Whitt, the daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a vow. She’d been naive about a lot of things.

Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl. Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe, son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.

When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life?

Why I fell so hard?

I think it has more to do with the fact that this cover is darker than the first- so of an evolution of Anna.  She is darker in this one than the first book in the series.  In the first cover, Anna is in a red dress and Kaiden alone is dressed in black.  This edition, has Anna in a black dress- just like some of the actions that she takes in the book.  I love the smokey fires of hell that are surrounding them as well.

Bewitching Books Tours Summer Giveaway Four- Ebooks

Last but not least, the E-Books Summer Giveaway from the Bewitching Books Tour Group.  

1 ebook copy Flashback by Maria Hammarblad

10 ebook copies of Shield: Allie's War, Book Two by JC Andrijeski (or Revik: Allie's War, Early Years)

1 Tyrant of Tarsit (Time travel romance) by Holly Hunt

2 ebooks of New Zealand with a Hobbit Botherer by John Gisby (international)

1 each Bleeding Hearts (Demimonde #1) and Blood Rush (Demimonde #2) by Ash Krafton

2 copies each Her Dear & Loving Husband and Her Loving Husband's Curse by Meredith Allard

1 Winner’s choice Caged Heat or Wolf Protector by Milly Taiden

1 ecopy Resurrecting Harry by Constance Phillips

1 The Cat's Meow by Stacey Kennedy

1 Stavros is giving away 1 of each- eBook copies of Dead Girl: A Romantic Zombie Tale of Revenge, Blood Junky, and Love in Vein

1 Murder on Mars (A New Orleans Mystery) by MM Shelley

1 Little Red Riding Wolf by Jessica Aspen, mobi or epub available

1 Cindy Spencer Paper is giving away an E-book - winner’s choice of any available on her website.

1 eCopy of The MacLomain Series Boxed Set by Sky Purington (Books 1-4), PDF or gifted to Kindle

5 free copies of DRAGONSTONE by Paula Millhouse : pdf, emobi, ePub

5 ecopies of THREE WISHES by Paula Millhouse pdf, mobi, ePub

1 ecopy SMOKE AND MIRRORS (The Gifted, Book 1) by Marie Treanor

1 ecopy SERAFINA AND THE SILENT VAMPIRE (Serafina’s, Book 1) by Marie Treanor

1 BLOOD GUILT (Blood Hunters, Book 1) by Marie Treanor

1 Annie Nicholas is giving away Reader's choice of any ebook from her backlist winner’s choice of .pdf, epub, mobi.

1 one e-book set of the first two books in the Seven Seals Series (Seal of Destiny and Seal of Surrender) by Traci Douglass

1 ecopy Wucaii by Pembroke Sinclair

2 ebooks of Silent Screams by Annette Gisby (international)

2 ebooks of Shadows of the Rose by Annette Gisby (international)

3 EBOOKS (one set): THE CROSSE HARBOR TIME TRAVEL TRILOGY by Barbara Bretton

1 More Than Friends by Jessica Jayne (.epub, .pdf, .mobi)

1 In Flames by Jessica Jayne (.epub, .prc and .pdf)

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Bewitching Giveaway Three: YA Books

Bewitching Book Tours is offering some awesome YA books for the summer.  I absolutely adore Imogen Rose's books be sure to enter to win!

1 Signed print copy Portal by Imogen Rose- US Shipping

1 Signed print copy of INITIATION by Imogen Rose- US Shipping

1 print copy Hollow's End by Marianne Morea- US Shipping

5 print copies Visionary Unleashed by N. Dunham US shipping

1 THE HALLOWED ONES by Laura Bickle- US Shipping

1 print copy The Ifs (middle grade book) by JD Pooker

1 print set of Reckoning and Relentless by Molly Hall- US shipping

1 ebook copy of Soul Meaning by AD Starrling

1 ebook copy of King's Crusade by AD Starrling (

1 ebook copy Hollow's End by Marianne Morea

5 ecopies Visionary Unleashed by N. Dunham

5 ecopies of Portal by Imogen Rose

5 ecopies INITIATION by Imogen Rose

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Bewitching Book Tours Summer Giveaway of Printed Books

Bewitching Book Tours are offering a great summer giveaway of some amazing printed books.  Be sure to enter to win this great collection.

1 set of Bleeding Hearts (Demimonde #1) and Blood Rush (Demimonde #2) by Ash Krafton- US Shipping

2 sets of Her Dear & Loving Husband and Her Loving Husband's Curse by Meredith Allard open to US Shipping

1 Kidnapped by Maria Hammarbald us shipping

1 ROGUE ORACLE and DARK ORACLE by Alayna Williams- us shipping

1 EMBERS and SPARKS by Laura Bickle- US shipping

1 Fall of Sky City by SM Blooding US Shipping only

1 signed set of DARK LIGHT OF DAY and FIERY EDGE OF STEEL by Jill Archer

1 Life After the Undead and Death to the Undead by Pembroke Sinclair- US shipping

1 DiSemblance by Shanae Branham

1 Shield: Allie's War, Book Two by JC Andrijeski (or Revik: Allie's War, Early Years) by JC Andrijeski

1 signed copy of VICIOUS CIRCLE by Linda Robertson (or any other title written by her if winner already has VC)

1 DiSemblance by Shanae Branham open to International Shipping

1 The Necromancer’s Seduction by Mimi Sebastian open to International Shipping

2 print copies of The Chosen by Annette Gisby, US/Canada and UK entrants

1 Print or ebook Copy of Night Hawk by JE Taylor to US residents or ebook (mobi or epub) for international folks. If US resident would prefer ebook - that can be done as well.

1 Print or ebook Copy of Hunting Season by JE Taylor to US residents or ebook (mobi or epub) for international folks. If US resident would prefer ebook - that can be done as well

1 Winner’s choice of print or digital (.mobi or .epub) of Royal Street or River Road by Suzanne Johnson, in either U.S. or U.K. editions; open to international.

1 Winner’s Choice of print, audio, or digital (.mobi only) of Redemption, Absolution, Omega, or Storm Force by Susannah Sandlin open to international.

1 All three books in the Phaeton Black, Paranormal Investigator series The Seduction of Phaeton Black, The Moonstone and Miss Jones, The Miss Education of Dr. Exeter by Jillian Stone. Print or eBook any format, reader's choice Ebook open international

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Bewitching Book Tours Summer Giveaway

Bewitching Book Tours is offering some amazing giveaways that are taking place over the next month.  Be sure to enter to win these amazing gifts!

1 Kindle HD -30 authors joined together to offer a spectacular grand prize A Kindle Fire HD 8.9” screen , Wifi ,16GB $269 value Open to US shipping, if outside US you can receive an equal value Amazon Gift Card

1 huge package of book swag from Bewitching Book Tours filled with fun goodies from Bewitching Book Tours, owner Roxanne Rhoads and numerous Bewitching authors including a Starbucks giftcard from Gina Conkle

4 packages of book swag from Bewitching Book Tours- filled with fun goodies from Bewitching authors

1 mixed swag pack of various book swag from Milly Taiden

1 book swag from Constance Phillips

$15 Amazon gift card from Sky Purington 

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Swoon Thursday (25) Along Came a Spider

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!

“Trish!”

I started at the sudden sound of my name. “In here!” I called from where I had collapsed roughly thirty seconds before.

Damn, he was fast!

Gideon burst into the bathroom, his sunglasses hiding his eyes, but his concern evident in the scowl he wore. Without a word, he bent and scooped me into his arms, carrying me out of the bathroom and into the hall as if I weighted nothing.

Along Came a Spider by Kate SeRine eARC Kindle Location 2637

Then he was kissing me, his lips so loving and tender, they stole my breath. If he never uttered another word of love to me, that kiss would have assured me what was truly in his heart.

Along Came a Spider by Kate SeRine eARC Kindle Location 2736

I have made no secret that the Transplanted Tales are one of my favorite series to read, re-read, talk and twitter about.  I could not resist this tease about Gideon, no he is not the love interest in the story.  But dang it, he almost should be with this scene and what follows.  Thankfully, Nicky Blue does make a bigger impression on Trish.  Now, the only question is who will Gideon lose his heart to?  So far in the series, there is no one and I do mean NO ONE that is worthy of him- except say Trish and Nicky has her heart, has for a a long time.

Don't you just love the amazing kiss that Nicky gives Trish.  Sometimes the more tender the kiss the more swoony it is.

Waiting on Wednesday (11) Untold

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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.

Free from bonds, but not each other It’s time to choose sides… On the surface, Sorry-in-the-Vale is a sleepy English town. But Kami Glass knows the truth. Sorry-in-the-Vale is full of magic. In the old days, the Lynburn family ruled with fear, terrifying the people into submission in order to kill for blood and power. Now the Lynburns are back, and Rob Lynburn is gathering sorcerers so that the town can return to the old ways. But Rob and his followers aren’t the only sorcerers in town. A decision must be made: pay the blood sacrifice, or fight. For Kami, this means more than just choosing between good and evil. With her link to Jared Lynburn severed, she’s now free to love anyone she chooses. But who should that be?’

What will Kami and Jared do now that they are no longer connected?  Will Jared acknowledge his feelings for Kami?  Where they only because of the connection or was his feelings for real?  What is up with Rusty, Angela and the rest of the gang?  The suspense is about to kill me.  As are all of the teaser that Sarah Rees Brennan is putting out there. 

Teaser Tuesday (25) Spartan Frost

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!

Too late, I realized what I had done- that I’d just killed the girl that I loved. Gwen finally screamed, and I screamed right along with her-

Spartan Frost by Jennifer Estep Kindle Location 80

A slow smile, a sly look, a low laugh, a whispered compliment, and most girls melted in my arms- except for Gwen. She’d told me to get over myself. Her sassy sarcasm was the first thing I’d noticed-and liked- about her.

Spartan Frost by Jennifer Estep Kindle Location 118

Logan's pain is evident in his self exile.  His guilt is well heart-wrenching.  I do so hope he gets over it long enough to be able to save Gwen in the next book.  Let's face it with him- she would have already been dead.  

FRIGID Chapters Reveal

Today is an exciting day - we have FOUR HUGE SURPRISES for you! Jennifer L. Armentrout's (writing as J. Lynn) FRIGID is set to release on e-book at the end of July. If you're anything like us, you're probably on pins and needles and just cannot wait to get your hands on a copy of this book.

FRIGID has already been given the honor of being named a Romantic Times Top Pick and we're super excited for you to be able to read it as well!

Well, there's good news! Are you ready for those four awesome surprises? Here we go!

1. Due to all the excitement surrounding FRIGID, we have decided to run a special e-book pre-order promotion. We have worked out a deal with the distributor to release FRIGID a full two weeks early -- on JULY 15th!!! -- if we meet our e-book pre-order goal. EEEEP! That's right, if you are like the rest of us and want to be able to read FRIGID in its entirety before its original release date, all you have to do is PRE-ORDER THE E-BOOK NOW! What are you waiting for? GO! Pre-order it!

Pre-Order Links: Barnes & Noble / Amazon

2. Need something to hold you over until FRIGID releases? Well, starting right now, you can read the first three chapters of FRIGID for free! Just read below!

Frigid Sneak Peek

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3. Can’t get enough of the hot FRIGID cover? Want to see some behind the scenes photos that are sure to make you swoon? You’re in luck! Below you can watch a slideshow of all the behind the scenes photos from the photo shoot! Go on and watch it. We’ll wait, because there is still one more great surprise!

LINK

4. And last but not least, if you live near Philadelphia, PA, you're in for a very special treat -- Jennifer will be in Philly in November signing not only FRIGID but also the last book in her immensely popular COVENANT series, SENTINEL! But that's not all, Adam, the super hot cover model from FRIGID will be there as well! So, yes, you'll get to meet Jennifer and Adam! Plus, there will be other great prizes that you seriously won't want to miss out on (dinner with the author and model, perhaps?)! Stay tuned for more details to come!

We hope you're as excited as we are! So now....Go pre-order FRIGID! Go read those chapters! Go watch that slideshow! And Enjoy!

Fallen for Covers (7) With All My Soul

Fallen For Covers is a Meme hosted on Mondays by Wickedly Delicious Book Blog. This Meme is to show off Young Adult and New Adult covers you have Fallen For. It can be new, old or not release yet. Please only post YA/NA covers. If have an adult cover you will love to show off head on over to TBQ's Book Palace on Sundays and partake in Lusting For Covers Meme. To join Fallen For Covers please follow the linky at bottom of post.

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• Visit other blogs on the list and make some new friends.

Author: Rachel Vincent 

Format: e-book 

Print Length: 384 pages 

Publisher: Harlequin Teen 

Published: March 26, 2013 

What does it mean when your school is voted the most dangerous in America? It's time to kick some hellion butt... After not really surviving her junior year (does "undead" count as survival?), Kaylee Cavanaugh has vowed to take back her school from the hellions causing all the trouble. She's going to find a way to turn the incarnations of Avarice, Envy and Vanity against one another in order to protect her friends and finish this war, once and forever. But then she meets Wrath and understands that she's closer to the edge than she's ever been. And when one more person close to her is taken, Kaylee realizes she can't save everyone she loves without risking everything she has....

Why I fell so hard?

I love the browns, yellows and golds that are showing on this cover.  The Soul Screamer series always has striking covers.  But this one is my favorite.  The golden shimmers of this cover are amazing.

Review: Prophecy Girl

Author: Cecil White

Format: e-ARC

Print Length: 368 pages

Publisher: Entangled

Published: April 2, 2013

Amelie Bennett. . . . Ending the world, one prophecy at a time.

I was born to slay Crossworld demons. 

Big black flappy ones, little green squirmy ones. Unfortunately, the only thing getting slain these days is my social life. With my high school under attack, combat classes intensifying, and Academy instructors dropping right and left, I can barely get my homework done, let alone score a bondmate before prom.

Then he shows up. 

Jackson Smith-Hailey. Unspeakably hot, hopelessly unattainable, and dangerous in all the right ways. Sure, he’s my trainer. And okay, maybe he hates me. Doesn’t mean I’ll ignore the wicked Guardian chemistry between us. It’s crazy! Every time I’m with him, my powers explode. Awesome, right? 

Wrong. 

Now my teachers think I’m the murderous Graymason destined to bring down our whole race of angelbloods. Everyone in New Orleans is hunting me. The people I trusted want me dead. Jack and I have five days to solve the murders, prevent a vampire uprising, and thwart the pesky prophecy foretelling his death by my hand. Shouldn’t be too difficult. 

Getting it done without falling in love. . . that might take a miracle.

My Opinion

Amelie grew up in a world where things go bump in the night. Yet she is not afraid, she is a Guardian so it’s kinda her ob to take out the bad guys. It is also her job to bond with a watcher. Someone to protect her. But she can’t something or someone prevents her from forming that bond. Teachers are dying, which is why Watcher Jackson is sent to her school. He tries to keep her at arm’s length but the attraction is there. Why is she drawn to him? Why does he run hot then cold?

Amelie is a great narrator. She is strong with a tiny sense of sassiness to her. He takes all that life throws at her then punches back. She holds off having wow is me moments. Jackson tries his best to protect her; even from him. But can he fight the attraction that is brewing for much longer? Will he be able to protect her from herself?

The Prophecy Girl is a thrill seeking roller-coaster ride. Once the true villain is revealed you will be shocked, dismayed and I would even wager a little heartbroken? I had a seriously, it is them kinda moment when I read it. The ending will bring tears to your eyes even as you smile. I promise you will be wondering what happens next in the story and checking the author’s website for the next release date.

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote Sarcasm is the Xanax of the morally bereft.

Other Characters

Lisa- Amelie’s best friend
Smalley- Director of the school, Amelie’s mentor
Matt- Lisa’s boyfriend
Katie- Lisa and Amelie’s quiet bestie
Alec- new kid at school
Luc- vampire cousin to Jackson, extremely loyal to him
Bud- Amelie’s overprotective daddy
Dane- werewolf friend of Luc and Jackson
Henry- Librarian at Amelie’s school

Book Blast: Endure

Available June 5th 

Endure (The Protector, #4)

Book Description:

Wrapped in darkness and Êwoven with defeat, every action Chase has taken since being exiled from Êthe Circle has been met with a devastating response. Now he's beenÊ burdened with a quest that seems impossible, and he needs to evolve into Êsomething more, something greater than he ever thought he could be.
Armed Êwith magic, friendship, and an unbreakable will, Chase must build anÊ army and find a weapon capable of defeating the ultimate evil. But heÊ knows that nothing great comes without sacrifice. Blessed by the veryÊ gods who have abandoned him and carrying the fate of all the worlds onÊ his shoulders, Chase Williams is about find out just how much one manÊ can endure.

Excerpt:

I jerked up from the couch, but the repercussion that came with the motion made me curse. My chest heaved and sweat dripped down my face.

ÒChase?Ó I heard a voice say, but it was groggy. I wasnÕt quite in reality yet.

I cleared my throat and threw my legs over the edge of the couch. More pain came, but I didnÕt care. I needed to touch the floor. I needed to ground myself.

ÒChase, are you okay?Ó It was RaynaÕs voice and she ran down the stairs.

I screamed as the scabbed over skin on my back tore open when I attempted to stand. I fell to the couch and beat my fists against the cushions as though that could alleviate the pain.

ÒChase, heyÉcalm down.Ó

RaynaÕs voice soothed me. She crouched in front of me and carefully touched my shoulder. Calming energy emanated off her body and soaked into mine. The adrenaline and pain faded, leaving an empty pit stirring inside me. I went completely still. The green cat eyes staring back at me had stolen my words and my breath. Swelling had formed under RaynaÕs right eye and she looked tired, but she was as striking as ever.

ÒAre you okay?Ó she asked.

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About the Author:

M.R. Merrick is a CanadianÊ writer, and author of Exiled, the first installment in The ProtectorÊ Series. Having never traveled, he adventures to far off lands throughÊ his imagination and in between cups of coffee. As a music lover andÊ proud breakfast enthusiast, he's usually found at the computer, between a Êpair of headphones and in front of a large bowl of cereal.

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Book #1, Exiled is currently FREE

Chase Williams is aÊ demon hunter in the Circle, or at least he was supposed to be. On hisÊ fifteenth birthday, Chase stepped up to the altar to claim his elemental Êpower, but it never came. Elemental magic is passed down to a hunterÊ through the bloodline, but on Chase's birthday, the bloodline stopped. Ê Ê Ê

Exiled without the Circle's protection, Chase has spent twoÊ years trying to survive a world riddled with half-demons and magic. When Êhe has a run in with a frightened and seemingly innocent demon, heÊ learns the Circle's agenda has changed: the Circle plans to unlock aÊ portal and unleash pure-blood demons into the world. Vowing to stopÊ them, and knowing he can't do it alone, Chase forms a reluctant alliance Êwith Rayna Ñ a sexy witch with an attitude and a secret.

InÊ their attempt to stop them, Chase and Rayna find themselves in theÊ middle of the Circle's plan, leaving one of them to decide what theirÊ friendship is worth, and the other's life depending on it.

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Swoon Thursday (24) Sealed with a Curse

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!

Aric’s response wasn’t one I expected. He bolted up the steps, dragging me to him, smashing his lips into mine. Nothing I imagined had prepared me for this. One arm wrapped around my waist possessively while his other hand tangled into my hair. This kiss was soft, yet demanding.

Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson Kindle Location 3897

Aric is one honest to goodness HOT werewolf.  I love that this is his response to her.  I pretty much love everything about him.

Waiting on Wednesday (10) Stalked by Death

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Jodi knows that any slip-ups made by the Ophi--a special group of necromancers born under the 13th sign of the zodiac--will fall on her shoulders... and that Hades is just waiting for them to screw up so he can wipe out the Ophi line. Unfortunately, Jodi has only convinced one Ophi to join her school: A hot guy named Chase who jeopardizes her relationship with Alex. Jodi loves Alex, but Chase can enhance her powers with just a touch—making her stronger than any Ophi has ever been. Her mixed emotions send her powers surging out of control, and the dead start rising without her conscious summoning—exactly what Hades doesn't want! If she chooses Alex over Chase, she may lose the battle to Hades, leading the Ophi race to extinction. If she chooses Chase, she might be able to stop Hades for good… but lose everything else. Jodi needs to figure things out fast--because death is stalking her at every turn. 

I really liked the first book in this series.  I can not wait to see what happens next.

Teaser Tuesday (24) Elemental Fire

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He closed his lips into a thin white line and stared, his face filled with sadness. “I miss you so much,” he finished, burying his face in my hair. I held him close. There was nothing I needed to say.

Elemental Fire by Maddy Edwards Kindle Location 1166

“We don’t have a lot of time, but I want to make one thing very clear. I never left.” He held my gaze with his.  "The sweet smell on the wind, the warmth of the sun on your face, the spark in a friend’s eyes, those are me, telling you I love you.”

Elemental Fire by Maddy Edwards Kindle Location 1185

In the last installment to this series Elemental Dawn, Keller ticked me off pretty badly.  But in Elemental Fire he did better.  He still has some explaining to do in my opinion but at least he stood by Charlotte.

Fallen for Covers (6) Luminosity

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Author:  Stephanie Thomas

Format: e-book

Print Length: 282 pages

Publisher:  Entangled Teen

 Published:  Nov. 13, 2012

My name is Beatrice. When I was born, I was blessed with the Sight. I was immediately removed from my parents and enrolled in the Institution. At the age of twelve, I had my first true vision, earning my raven’s wings. And when I turned seventeen, one of my visions came true. Things haven’t been the same since.

The Institution depends on me to keep the City safe from our enemy, the Dreamcatchers, but I’m finding it harder to do while keeping a secret from everyone, including my best friend Gabe. It is a secret that could put us all in danger. A secret that could kill me and everyone close to me.

But the enemy has been coming to me in my dreams, and I think I’m falling in love with him. He says they’re coming. He says they’re angry. And I think I’ve already helped them win.

Why I fell so hard?

The blues, grays and blacks of this cover are striking.  The raven tattoo over her eye makes her vital to her society.  Her future being ordained by birth and the city behind her.  I love that even though she is a seer, her eyes are closed on the cover.