Teaser Tuesday (30) The Beast In Him

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!

She-wolves were real simple to understand if you followed three simple rules: Don’t irritate them, don’t stare them down unless you’ve got a death wish or you’re sure you can take them, and don’t irritate them.

Page 23 of 344

For some reason this made me laugh. She-wolves sound a heck of a lot like regular females.

"And for her her to stand there and act like I was some sort of pest she was trying to wave ff her food is just too much. She adored me!"

Adelle shrugged. "I guess she grew out of it."

But he hadn't grown out of it. How the hell could she?

Page 29 of 344

Poor Bobby Ray! Jessie Ann sure knows how to get his goat.

Review: The Marquis and I

Author Ella Quinn 

Format e-ARC 

Print Length 320 pages 

Publisher Zebra 

Published Feb. 27, 2018 

Trouble is no match for a lady of the extended Worthington family—except when it comes in the form of a most irresistible gentleman...

Lady Charlotte Carpenter’s brother-in-law has put an infamous brothel owner out of business—yet it is Charlotte who suffers the consequences. Abducted by thugs and held at an inn, she is plotting her escape when she’s suddenly rescued by a dashing gentleman. Only afterward does she realize she’s seen him before—with two courtesans! Unwilling to tarry with such a man, Charlotte makes her second escape. But it is too late to repair her reputation.

A known gossip has spied Charlotte’s movements, and his report is speeding through the rumor mill. Soon, everyone knows that Charlotte spent the night with Constantine, Marquis of Kenilworth. And everyone agrees the only answer is marriage—including Constantine himself, his overjoyed mother—and his mistress! But Charlotte’s abductors aren’t finished with her yet. Now Constantine will do anything to protect the spirited woman he loves and win her heart. 

My Opinion 

When I first fell in love with reading it was reading historical romances. So when this one popped up on my radar I jumped at the change to read it. This one is the fourth book in a series, so it may help you if you read them in order. While it could be stand alone, there are a lot of previous characters that show up. 

The Marquis of Kenilworth is not looking for a wife. The girls that are out and about this season need a little bit more experience for him to take notice. He is happy with his mistress and doesn’t care who knows about it. When his friend the Earl of Worthington is off on his honeymoon, he is asked to rescue his sister who was abducted. Annoyed he takes off after the carriage. Lady Charlotte may have been abducted off the street yet she is not about to cry. No, she tries to come up with a plan to escape. They are caught coming back to town and thus have to get engaged. While attracted to Constantine, Lady Charlotte is horrified by his loose morals. 

Wow! Lady Charlotte is a girl who knows her mind. She is intelligent and yet so very naïve. Due to events from the previous books, she has learned to defend herself and knows of certain situations in life that could be ruinous to others. She has a strong opinion on who is at fault in those type of situations (the male). At times she is downright unlikable and snobbish. 

Constantine is a stand-up guy. I really liked him. He didn’t have to step up to the plate but time and time again he did. From rescuing her from her kidnappers, to rescuing her from herself, to helping his mistress- he has a bit of a rescuing problem. 

Lady Charlotte and Constantine together is an amusing pair. She pushes him away and he comes right back to her. For a rake, he sure knows how to maintain a girl’s reputation. Lady Charlotte is a bit harsh in her opinions of him keeping a mistress. 

The secondary characters make this story all the more charming-with siblings, in-laws, mothers, and pets all putting their two cents into the idea of these two getting married. The mystery of who tried to abduct Lady Charlotte and why helps to push the story along. 

The Marquis and I is an entertaining read that will have you laughing and sighing. You may even get annoyed with Lady Charlotte but that is what makes a good story. One that brings all the feels. 

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars 

Favorite Quote The idiot clearly did not know the first thing about winning a female. Never let another man walk off with her. 

Other People 

Matt/Grace- brother and sister-in-law 

Jemmy-groomsboy 

Miss Betsy- evil lady

Waiting on Wednesday (30) The Darkest Legacy

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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.

Five years after the destruction of the so-called rehabilitation camps that imprisoned her and countless other Psi kids, seventeen-year-old Suzume "Zu" Kimura has assumed the role of spokesperson for the interim government, fighting for the rights of Psi kids against a growing tide of misinformation and prejudice. But when she is accused of committing a horrifying act, she is forced to go on the run once more in order to stay alive.

Determined to clear her name, Zu finds herself in an uncomfortable alliance with Roman and Priyanka, two mysterious Psi who could either help her prove her innocence or betray her before she gets the chance. But as they travel in search of safety and answers, and Zu grows closer to the people she knows she shouldn't trust, they uncover even darker things roiling beneath the veneer of the country's recovery. With her future-and the future of all Psi-on the line, Zu must use her powerful voice to fight back against forces that seek to drive the Psi into the shadows and save the friends who were once her protectors.

From #1 New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken comes a harrowing story of resilience, resistance, and reckoning that will thrill loyal fans and new readers alike. 

Why am I waiting? 

I feel like we have been waiting forever for this one! I want to know what is going on with Zu and the others.

Tuesday Teaser (30) Pride Mates

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!

“Wait a minute. You expect me to stay overnight in a house with four single men?” 

Sean grinned. “We’re perfect gentlemen, Kim. Everyone knows that. Don’t let us worry you.” 

“I’m not worried about my reputation, I’m worried about the state of the bathrooms.”

I went into this one not knowing what to expect just knowing that I was in need of a shifter book. I ended up loving Kim and adoring how Liam is with her.  I particularly like how he is when she is in danger.  Shoot out to Val at Stuck In Books for recommending this series.

Book Trailer Saturday (29) Smoke and Iron

Some people believe you can fall in love at first sight. When it comes to books I believe those people. Book trailers are an excellent way to fall in love at first sight. I hope to feature a book trailer here every Saturday to help you fall in love at first sight...

To save the Great Library, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone, Paper and Fire, and Ash and Quill put themselves in danger in the next thrilling adventure in the New York Timesbestselling series.

The opening moves of a deadly game have begun. Jess Brightwell has put himself in direct peril, with only his wits and skill to aid him in a game of cat and mouse with the Archivist Magister of the Great Library. With the world catching fire, and words printed on paper the spark that lights rebellion, it falls to smugglers, thieves, and scholars to save a library thousands of years in the making...if they can stay alive long enough to outwit their enemies.

Waiting on Wednesday (29) Heart of Thorns

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In the ancient river kingdom, touch is a battlefield, bodies the instruments of war. Seventeen-year-old Mia Rose has pledged her life to hunting Gwyrach: women who can manipulate flesh, bones, breath, and blood.

Not women. Demons. The same demons who killed her mother without a single scratch. 

But when Mia's father suddenly announces her marriage to the prince, she is forced to trade in her knives and trousers for a sumptuous silk gown. Only after the wedding goes disastrously wrong does she discover she has dark, forbidden magic—the very magic she has sworn to destroy. 

Why am I waiting?

To find out that you are the very thing that you despise? How would you handle that? And what happened with her wedding day?

Teaser Tuesday (29) House of Leights

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 refused to be that girl. The one who fell for the drop-dead gorgeous guy without knowing a single thing about him. He might be the biggest asshole ever, with fifteen wives and a penchant for beating them up when he was drunk.

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Maya speaking some hard truth right here. I really like this series, it reminds me a lot of the Walker Saga which makes me happy.

Book Trailer Saturday (28) Bright We Burn (The Conqueror's Saga #3)

Some people believe you can fall in love at first sight. When it comes to books I believe those people. Book trailers are an excellent way to fall in love at first sight. I hope to feature a book trailer here every Saturday to help you fall in love at first sight...

Haunted by the sacrifices he made in Constantinople, Radu is called back to the new capital. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever . . . and desperately lonely. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with Mehmed . . . and would he even want it? 

Lada's rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. But Lada won't rest until everyone knows that her country's borders are inviolable. Determined to send a message of defiance, she has the bodies of Mehmed's peace envoy delivered to him, leaving Radu and Mehmed with no choice. If Lada is allowed to continue, only death will prosper. They must go to war against the girl prince. 

But Mehmed knows that he loves her. He understands her. She must lose to him so he can keep her safe. Radu alone fears that they are underestimating his sister's indomitable will. Only by destroying everything that came before--including her relationships--can Lada truly build the country she wants. 

Claim the throne. Demand the crown. Rule the world.

Waiting on Wednesday (28) Sea Witch

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Everyone knows what happens in the end.

A mermaid, a prince, a true love’s kiss.

But before that young siren’s tale, there were three friends.

One feared, one royal, and one already dead.

~~~~~~~~~~

Ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. A freak. A curse. A witch. 

A girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears offshore and, though the girl denies it, Evie is convinced that her best friend actually survived. That her own magic wasn’t so powerless after all. And, as the two girls catch the eyes—and hearts—of two charming princes, Evie believes that she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after.

But her new friend has secrets of her own. She can’t stay in Havnestad, or on two legs, unless Evie finds a way to help her. Now Evie will do anything to save her friend’s humanity, along with her prince’s heart—harnessing the power of her magic, her ocean, and her love until she discovers, too late, the truth of her bargain. 

The rise of Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic villainess is a heart-wrenching story of friendship, betrayal, and a girl pushed beyond her limits—to become a monster. 

Why am I waiting? 

Oh my have you seen the cover for this one? Stunning! I love retellings of old fairytales and this one looks like it may have twist on it.

Teaser Tuesday (28) House of Imperial

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!

Damn you, romantic comedies. You’ve given me unrealistic expectations, and now I wanted a Lexen. Not him, exactly, because he wasn’t my type.

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You gotta hand it to Callie, she is not afraid to admit what she wants.

Emma picked up on my excitement and let out a choked sound. “God, no, you’re athletic, aren’t you? And we had such a beautiful friendship going.”

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I love Emma and am so happy to see her in this book.

Review: The Gargoyle Gets His Girl

Author Kristen Painter 

Format e-book 

Print Length 356 pages 

Publisher Sugar Skull Books 

Published August 1, 2015 

Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better. 

Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs, fur, and all. 

Willa Iscove, fae jeweler, has her first stalker. Really, he’s just one of her lovesick customers. The ring she crafted to help him find new love has backfired, making Willa the object of his affections. In a bid to rid herself of her amorous client, Willa makes a wish in the Nocturne Falls fountain using the piece of opal in her pocket and in doing so, unknowingly conscripts as her guardian the sexy gargoyle on duty. 

Former Army Ranger and gargoyle Nick Hardwin has some serious suspicions about the pretty fae who just invoked the ancient pact for protection. Her kind have been at odds with his kind for ages. Now she wants his help? He’s determined to figure out what she’s up to. Which won’t be a hardship considering how much fun she is to be around. And kiss. 

But then her stalker turns out to be the tip of the iceberg and things go really wrong, really fast. When they’re both kidnapped, Willa is forced to make a hard decision. The life of her family or the freedom of the man she’s fallen for? 

My Opinion 

This is the third book in the Nocturne Falls series, each book is standalone so you can read the series out of order. Some old friends do show up in this book though, so if you like to know what is going with some sided characters than I would recommend it in order. 

 Back home in Nocturne Falls, Georgia where the supers can hang out like regular people. The humans can hang out like supers. Everyone just gets a long, granted the humans have no clue that they are surrounded by people that go bump in the night. 

Willa is a fae without formal training, she ran away when she was a teenager. Nick is gargoyle who is hired to protect the city. Gargoyle and fae are mortal enemies, with the fae of course being the ones in the wrong here. That makes Nick extremely weary of Willa but now bound to help her. 

Willa is a little too naïve for me. She didn’t really understand her magic and yet she worked it into her jewelry pieces, so she kinda created her own problems. Nick is pretty awesome. I would have expected him to be a little bit harder on her than he was but I guess love will do that to you. 

Cute paranormal romance that will bring butterflies to your belly. I am really enjoying this world and even though some of the characters some of the times get on my nerves for the most part it is a fun read. 

My Rating 3 out of 5 stars 

Favorite Quote Gargoyles are designed to protect, so when someone makes a request of us and seals that request with an offering of stone, we are bound to that person until the request is fulfilled. 

Other People 

Martin- client of Willa’s 

Ramona/Valeria- employees of Willa 

Merrow- sheriff

Waiting on Wednesday (27) The Other Bridgerton

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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.

She was in the wrong place...

Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is pleasantly surprised to discover a smugglers' hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain's bed…

He found her at the wrong time...

Known to society as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby actually transports essential goods and documents for the British government. Setting sail on a time-sensitive voyage to Portugal, he's stunned to find a woman waiting for him in his cabin. Surely, his imagination is getting the better of him. But no, she is very real—and his duty to the Crown means he's stuck with her. 

Can two wrongs make the most perfect right?

When Andrew learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal—though Poppy has no idea that he is the son of an earl and neighbor to her aristocratic cousins in Kent. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew's secret is revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart…? 

Why am I waiting?

Sometimes you have to go back to your roots. Historical romance is my home and Julia Quinn is one of the best writers out there for this genre. I have read all of her books and will continue to read them.

Teaser Tuesday (27) House of Darken

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 won’t let you die, Emma. You’re safe with me.” His voice was a low caress across my senses.

I swallowed hard. “You didn’t say if you hated me or not,” I whispered. 

He shook his head, that half-smile back on his face. “Don’t push your luck, little human. Now come on.”

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I love this moment between Lexen and Emma. He is finally being semi-nice to her, instead of all hard, mean, anti-human to her.