Waiting on Wednesday (5) Tomboy

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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. 

Don’t miss the next installment of the USA Today bestselling romantic comedy series and find out what happens when the whole town thinks Fallon Hartigan slept with the most hated man in Harbor City. 

Why am I waiting? 

I read the first two books in this series and I liked them. I feel invested in side characters lives and want to see if they get their happily-ever-after. Plus, that teaser at the end of Muffin Top- I really need this one now.

Teaser Tuesday (5) Serpent's Kiss

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.

Teaser One

“Why are you and Carling the only two people on the island?” 

The Vampyre said in a muffled voice, “Because she’s dying, and everybody else is afraid.”

Serpent's Kiss Kindle Location 736

Why is Rhoswen not afraid? I don't trust her Rune, she is shady.

Teaser Two

Or maybe she was the only one who had experienced the crazy out-of-control passion, just as she was the only who had realized she had fallen in love. Falling in love was such a lonely business.

Serpent's Kiss Kindle Location 3233

Carling is right, sometimes falling in love is a lonely business. Also a scary one.

Teaser Three

“Here’s the thing,” he whispered. “I love you. I didn’t want to. I fought it. I put up barriers, and they all came crashing down one by one. It wasn’t just one thing. It was everything you did, both here in the present and back in the past. It’s everything you were, and everything you are. So I just fucking love you, and you are going to have to fucking deal with it. You got that?”

Serpent's Kiss Kindle Location 4157 

You gotta hand it to Rune- he sure does know how to make a declaration.

Book Trailer Saturday (4) From Breath and Ruin

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 sigh...

In her YA debut, New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan dives into a world with magic and sacrifice with the Elements of Five.

Five hundred years ago, the Maison Realm was shattered, divided into warring kingdoms of elemental Wielders with fate and truth shadowed and uncertain. Now, factions of both the light and dark venture into the human realm in search of the prophesied Spirit Priestess who is said to Wield the Elements of Five and bring the two fractured kingdoms together.

Lyric has no idea that there's a realm outside the human one she lives in. When fate and circumstances are pulled from her hands after an accident, and she finds out that nothing is as it seems.

There is a war surrounding her and when Lyric realizes that they are searching for her, she must rely on those she once trusted: a boy who isn't who she thought, and a new realm of warriors who have come to protect her as she trains.

For the darkness is coming, and the Queen of Obscurite wants to ensure that the King of Lumiere can't get his hands on Lyric. And the only way to ensure that is if Lyric herself is no more ... no matter the cost to prophecy.

Fandom Friday (4) Fantasy

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Fandom Friday is a weekly meme that highlights, various fandoms. Typically those that I am definitely a part of, sometimes those that I am not a part of but do feel strongly should have a fandom surrounding them.

Taken from Encyclopedia Britannica:

Fantasy- imaginative fiction dependent for effect on strangeness of setting (such as other worlds or times) and of characters (such as supernatural or unnatural beings). Examples include William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and T.H White’s The Once and Future King.

Various aspects found in fantasy novels include the following:

They may have aspects of animals/toys behaving like human beings (talking, emotions and actions). Magical powers/objects, alternative worlds, an adventure with a quest of some sort, usually a battle between good and evil. Regardless of what aspect they have the reader is often entertained for hours.

Why I am a fan?

How can I not be a fan? Magic, adventure, the struggles of the hero/heroine, the battle of good and evil. Fantasy brings all my favorites together and wraps them in a nice little book, if I am really excited it may even have a bow on it. How am I kind with all of my kids I sure do use the e-reader way more than I ever dreamed of. Sometimes they even have a map in them. Yes, I am excited about a map- who wouldn’t be?

Here are a few of my favorite series (both traditionally published and self-published as well as some hybrids authors)

The Witchlands

The Kingmaker Chronicles

The Transplanted Tales Series

Shadow Falls Series

Polls and quizzes one could take:

Which Fantasy Character Are You?

Which Witchery is yours?

Which Fictional World Do You Belong In?

Which Shadow Falls Character Are You?

Merchandise:

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Review: Moonlight Seduction

Author Jennifer L. Armentrout 

Format e-book 

Print Length 400 pages 

Publisher Avon

Published June 26, 2018 

The de Vincent brothers are back—and so is the intrigue that surrounds them—in New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout’s sizzling new novel...

Nicolette Bresson never thought she’d return to the de Vincents’ bayou compound. It’s where her parents work, where Nikki grew up... and where she got her heart broken by Gabriel de Vincent himself. Yet here she is, filling in for her sick mother. Avoiding Gabe should be easy, especially when so much of Nikki’s time is spent trying not to be stabbed in the back by the malicious hangers-on who frequent the mansion. But escaping memories of Gabe, much less his smoking-hot presence, is harder than expected—especially since he seems determined to be in Nikki’s space as much as possible.

Gabriel spent years beating himself up over his last encounter with Nikki. He’d wanted her then, but for reasons that were bad for both of them. Things have now changed. Gabe sees more than a girl he’s known forever; he sees a smart, talented, and heartbreakingly beautiful woman... one who’s being stalked from the shadows. Now, Gabe will do anything to keep Nikki safe—and to stop the de Vincent curse from striking again. 

My Opinion 

Moonlight Sin spoilers ahead, you have been warned. 

Rarely is there a series out that is contemporary and yet gothic at the same time. This is one of them. We were introduced to Gabe in the first book, Moonlight Sins, here we knew that something horrible had happened to his previous girlfriend. We were also witnesses to him being hit on repeatedly by Sabrina, who is his older brother Dev’s fiancé. What the ever lasting heck is up with that? 

As the only daughter to the housekeeper and the butler, Nikki grew up around the de Vincent house. As she grew so did her adoration for Gabe, the youngest of the brothers. Since Gabe was way older than her (by ten years) he kept his distance and treated her like a younger sister. Yet, something happened, of which neither one of them is telling, to make them avoid each other until she went off to college. Nikki’s momma got sick and she came home to help her parents with their job responsibilities. It is okay though, she has a plan on how not to fall for Gabe again. 

The tension between these two is off the charts hot. They don’t act on it for a lot of the book. This had a lot to do with Gabe running hot and cold for a lot of the book. Yes, he has reasons to do so- like their age difference but at some point he needed to own his feelings. This one did feel like a second chance romance with suspense and mystery thrown in. Nikki is a smart girl, who is guarding her heart this time. Gabe is an older man, who is unsure of a lot of things. At times he is a jerk, with purpose. Just like at times Nikki is well distant and aloof. This is done to protect both of them from additional heartbreak. I am not sure if it needed to occur as often as it did. 

 The mystery of what has happened, why Nikki has had some close encounters, and is there someone stalking her to up a lot of their time. Her close encounters allowed for a lot of action sprinkled throughout the book.  This did create a more suspenseful read, which I enjoyed.

While a lot was revealed a lot was left unspoken. Theories running around- their daddy’s death? The curse? There is still more to reveal. Dev’s story is next and I cannot wait to dive straight into it. I felt that Rosie was one of the reasons I loved this book so much and I honestly want to see her knock Dev down a few, as he is so high and mighty. 

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars 

Favorite Quote Rosie was dropping truth bombs like it was D-Day. 

Other People 

Dev- Gabe’s older brother 

Lucian- Gabe’s little brother 

Julia- Lucian’s fiancé 

Sabrina- Dev’s fiancé 

Rosie- Nikki’s bff

Waiting on Wednesday (4) Four Dead Queens

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A divided nation. Four Queens. A ruthless pickpocket. A noble messenger. And the murders that unite them.

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Get in quick, get out quicker.

These are the words Keralie Corrington lives by as the preeminent dipper in the Concord, the central area uniting the four quadrants of Quadara. She steals under the guidance of her mentor Mackiel, who runs a black market selling their bounty to buyers desperate for what they can’t get in their own quarter. For in the nation of Quadara, each quarter is strictly divided from the other. Four queens rule together, one from each region:

Toria: the intellectual quarter that values education and ambition

Ludia: the pleasure quarter that values celebration, passion, and entertainment

Archia: the agricultural quarter that values simplicity and nature

Eonia: the futurist quarter that values technology, stoicism and harmonious community

When Keralie intercepts a comm disk coming from the House of Concord, what seems like a standard job goes horribly wrong. Upon watching the comm disks, Keralie sees all four queens murdered in four brutal ways. Hoping that discovering the intended recipient will reveal the culprit – information that is bound to be valuable bartering material with the palace – Keralie teams up with Varin Bollt, the Eonist messenger she stole from, to complete Varin’s original job and see where it takes them. 

Why am I waiting? 

A kingdom ruled by four queens. All four queens brutally murdered. Will Karalie stop the deaths in time? The gorgeous cover is also keeping my attention.

Teaser Tuesday (4) Spartan Promise

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.

Teaser One

“We’re going to explore some creepy old tunnels that run underneath Mythos Academy, the school of warrior kids, mythological monsters, and artifacts that summon mythological monsters. What could possibly go wrong?”

Kindle Location  68

Nothing like a little foreshadowing to get you interested in a book. With this as a teaser I couldn't put the book down! What is going to happen in the tunnels?  Why was Zoe so sure that something will go wrong?

Teaser Two

“Don’t worry, Rory,” he called out. “We’ll save you.” 

“Don’t you worry,” I countered. “I’ll save myself.”

Kindle Location 3548

I love that Rory knows she can save herself. She trusts in her skill as a Spartan.  I also like knowing that Ian and the rest of them were going to came after her as well.

Review: Storm's Heart

Author Thea Harrison 

Format e-book

Print Length 305 pages 

Publisher Berkley Sensation 

Published August 1, 2011 

He's a Wyr warrior, a god of storms. She's the heir to the Dark Fae throne. But desire will bring both to their knees in this all-new Novel of the Elder Races.

During the rule of her murderous Dark Fae uncle, Thistle "Tricks" Periwinkle found sanctuary among the Wyr in New York. Her ethereal beauty and sparkling personality won the hearts of the public, but after her uncle's death, there are those who don't want to see her ascend to the throne.

Able to wield thunder and lightning, Wyr sentinel Tiago Black Eagle has ruled the skies for centuries. His massive build and thunderous power make him one of the Wyr's best weapons. And he's sent to protect Tricks when she's almost assassinated in Chicago.

Soon, both Tiago and Tricks will fall prey to the stormy hunger that engulfs them—a passion that will shake the very foundation of all the worlds. 

My Opinion 

We met both of these characters in Dragon Bound. Tricks was Dragos PR rep, has been for years. Humans and the Elder Races alike adore her, little did they know she was hiding in plain sight. When her parents the kind and queen of the Dark Fae were murdered by her uncle she ran to Dragos for protection. For centuries she hid behind the great dragon. Now she must step out into the limelight once again no longer Tricks Dragos PR rep but instead as her true self, Niniane Dark Fae princess. When she does there are those that would do anything for her not to ascend to the throne. When Tricks goes missing Dragos’ sentinel, Tiago goes after her to make sure she is okay. Once there, he vows to protect her much to her dismay. 

Tricks reminds me of a coneflower it can survive a severe winter of snow, where its color fades but come spring it comes back brighter and stronger. Tricks has survived the worse and now she is making her comeback. She is delicate like the flower, yes she needs to be nurtured and at times taken care of. She likes to be liked and adored. She loves all things that are girly and isn’t afraid to admit it. Yet she has a backbone to her that you would not at first recognize. 

Tiago is thunderbird wry, a warlord, a sentinel and a protector. There are even some in Egypt that believed him a god of storm and lightning (no not Thor). Tricks and Tiago have known each other from afar for centuries. Neither getting to close, although when they are near each other sparks often flew. After view a hideous attack on her in Chicago while in the board room in New York he asks for a leave of absence from his sentinel duties. None of the others knowing that he has stronger emotions for her than even he knows. 

Them as a couple is another thing that I liked about this one. Tricks does not give up her girly ways- yes she is emotional, she still loves chocolate, she reads romance novels. Tiago knows all of this going into the relationship, he knows it and embraces it. Heck after an attempt on her life he sends someone out to get her all things girly-even lipstick and dangly earrings. So it must mean true mateship. None of their friends see this relationship coming, it came out of nowhere for them-except Pia. She had gotten close to Tricks in the previous book. 

There is a lot of action in this book. Believable action with a lot of history behind it. The big baddie was a bit of a surprise until closer to the reveal time. Adriyel, the Dark Fae home in the otherworld, is beautiful if not a little medieval in their thinking and actions. Hopefully Tricks can bring them into the 21st century a little. The political power plays by a lot of the Elder Races in this one was fun to watch. Tricks handled them well, having been trained by her parents and then Dragos. 

I liked Stroms Heart way more than I did Dragon Bound. The characters’ history together is what made me love it more. They were already friends of a sort way before they fall for each other. The alpha male agrees to take the backseat to the delicate yet strong female, which admittedly is unusual. Of course when I finished this one I had to one-click the next book in the series. 

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars 

Favorite Quote “Assume you will make enemies. Work to make allies. Don’t expect to make friends. Friends are a gift that happens over time.” 

Other People 

Drago- Tiago’s boss 

Pia- Drago’s mate 

Rune- Gryphon Wry, sentinel 

Aryal- Harpy, sentinel

Carling- Vampyre queen

Book Trailer Saturday (3) Bloodwitch

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 sigh...

Fans of Susan Dennard's New York Times bestselling Witchlands series have fallen in love with the Bloodwitch Aeduan. And now, finally, comes his story.

High in a snowy mountain range, a monastery that holds more than just faith clings to the side of a cliff. Below, thwarted by a lake, a bloodthirsty horde of raiders await the coming of winter and the frozen path to destroy the sanctuary and its secrets.

The Bloodwitch Aeduan has teamed up with the Threadwitch Iseult and the magical girl Owl to stop the destruction. But to do so, he must confront his own father, and his past.

Fandom Friday (3) Urban Fantasy

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Fandom Friday is a weekly meme that highlights, various fandoms. Typically those that I am definitely a part of, sometimes those that I am not a part of but do feel strongly should have a fandom surrounding them.

Taken from Goodreads:

Urban fantasy is a subset of contemporary fantasy, consisting of novels and stories with supernatural and/or magical elements set in contemporary, real-world,urban settings--as opposed to 'traditional' fantasy set in imaginary locations. 

Many urban fantasy novels are told via a first-person narrative, and feature supernatural beings such as vampires, shapeshifters, fairies, witches, sorcerers, and demons. Urban fantasy stories tend to have a high amount of suspense and action, and sometimes include mystery, romance, humor and/or horror in the plotline.

Why I am a fan?

Urban Fansty books almost always come in a series, which means the story does not end too soon.  There is almost always a strong female character, one who does not depend on a man to get her out of tough situations. The hero gives the heroines the support they need when they need it but do not try to take over. The world building is out of this world, sometime and sometimes it is our world. Regardless, it is detailed, strong and part of the plot. I like that it is first person point of view that allows us to see into the characters real life issues. Should I go save the city or to my job which allows me to eat? Most of all it combines romance with the paranormal.  The romance is often a slow burn though so it makes it more believable.

Here are a few of my favorite series (both traditionally published and self-published as well as a hybrid)

Weird Girl

Kate Daniels

Hidden Legacy

Supernatural Prison

Polls and quizzes one could take:

Which Urban Fantasy Character Are You?

What Fantasy Character Are You?

Merchandise:

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Review: I’ll Always Love You (The Worthingtons 5.5)

Author Ella Quinn

Format e-ARC

Print Length 200 pages

Publisher Zebra

Published Nov. 28, 2018

When it comes to love, there’s never a dull moment in the Worthingtons’ extended family circle . . . 

Gerald, Earl Elliott, has finally decided to marry. Unfortunately, he seems only to fall for a lady once she is engaged to another. When his close friend, the Duke of Rothwell, asks him to look out for his sister, Lady Lucinda Hughlot, during her first London Season, Gerald is happy to oblige. After all, it will put him even more conveniently in the way of eligible ladies. Yet he’s completely oblivious to Lucinda’s growing attraction 

to him . . .

Lucinda is thrilled to finally be having her Season. Her mother would be thrilled as well except for the scandal the late duke caused before his death. To avoid gossip, the dowager duchess has decided an arranged match will cover her chaperoning duties. Lucinda, however, is far from pleased with her mother’s choice of the Marquis of Quorndon—especially with her heart set on Lord Elliott. There is only one solution: Lucinda will find a lady for Quorndon. Then she will convince Lord Elliott of their love—and together they will convince her mother. All it will require are good theatrical skills—and a very genuine kiss . . 

My Opinion

Thank you to Zebra and Netgalley for allowing me to review this novel. This in no way influenced my review.

Lord Rothwell has a little sister Lucinda. We met him in book three, It Started With a Kiss- he is the hero and Lady Louisa (Grace’s younger sister) is the heroine. Lady Lucinda has not had a season, her father’s scandal having embarrassed her momma too much to go through a season for her daughter. Rothwell and Louisa convince his mother to give his little sister a season as she is her guardian. To avoid the gossiping tongues of the ton, Lucinda’s momma arranges for her to be engaged to Marques of Quorndon. For a girl who’s brother made a love match, a cold heartless arranged marriage just won’t do. Especially since her brother has a lot of bachelor friends to choose from. Lucinda does agree to meet Quorndon to make her momma happy. When Rothwell overhears his momma’s plan from Quorndon himself, he goes on the defense enlisting his friends to look out for his little sister when he is not around. The Earl of Elliot is on the hunt for a wife, has been since last season but things are getting serious. His momma is trying to redecorate his house. So when Rothwell asks for help he of course says yes. He will be at all the events of the Season anyway, he is determined this time to find a wife.

Lucinda meets Quorndon and well let’s just say for a man, his momma sure does control a lot of his opinions. A love match this will not be; a good match either from what she tell. So to scheming she goes, how to get him off of the idea of marrying her. She meets Miss Arabella Marlowe at Almicks and introduces them to each other. Sparks and interest fly, so she arranges several outings as a group of friends. Gerald knowing that she is up to something and having agreed to watch out for Lucinda goes along as well.

Lucinda is a gal who is determined to control her own life and destiny. Rothwell, her brother is determined to help her. Her strength to stand up to her momma and her cunning ways to get Quorndon off of her scent makes her a fun character to read about. Gerald was a bit well dull. Yes, he is the protector but how can he not tell that they are meant to be? I must admit, it annoyed me a little that he did not notice his feelings for Lucinda right away.

I adore this series, so much so that I binge read it last year. When this novella came out, I reached my grubby hands for it and that was that. Instead of sitting in the reading chair trying hard to ignore life and become engrossed in a historical romance, I was able to put it down and go about life for days. There is very little standing in their way which I guess I wasn’t expecting. The other books in the series had more action, more intense scenes, and more chemistry. It is a good read, and I would recommend it if you are already invested in the series. 

My Rating 3 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “I do not know which is more frustrating: knowing a gentleman loves you but does not want to face his mother, or not knowing if he loves you at all.”

Other People

Dowager Duchesses- Lucinda’s momma

Rothwell- Lucinda’s brother

Lady Arabella- Lucinda’s friend

Waiting on Wednesday (3) The Dysaters

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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. 

Foster Stewart knows she's different. Her life has never been "normal." Talking to plants and controlling cloud formations aren't things most seventeen year olds are into. Tate "Nighthawk" Taylor is perfect. Star quarterback and all around dreamy boy next door he never thought about his "extra" abilities. What quarterback wouldn't want night vision? That's not weird, right? It's cool! 

But on the night of their first meeting a deadly tornado brings them together and awakens their true abilities - the power to control the element air. Unbeknown to Tate and Foster, they are the first in a group of teens that were genetically manipulated before birth to bond with the elements. Which truly sucks for Foster, as she has to face the fact that Dr. Rick Stewart, her beloved scientist father, betrayed her and now wants to use her and the others for his own nefarious world domination plot. 

Foster and Tate must stop Dr. Stewart and his minions before he destroys their lives and the world. 

Why am I waiting? 

Mutants who are discovering their powers sounds right up my alley. Mutants due to daddy dearest are a plus.

Teaser Tuesday (3) Storm's Heart

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.

Teaser One

Shoulda, woulda, coulda. They were the Three Stooges of regret. All they were good for was saying whoop-whoop-whoop and smacking each other over the head.

Storm's Heart page 16

The best revelations come when you are drunk. Just saying...

Teaser Two

He exploded. “Goddammit, woman! I said let me have a fucking look!” 

Her eyes went wide and she froze. The force of his anger was palpable. It beat against her skin. Thunder rolled, this time closer. It was almost overhead.

Storm's Heart Storm's Heart page 23

This is where I fall for Tiago as well.

Teaser Three

"I will do whatever I have to do to keep you safe,” he said. He bent to press his lips to the pulse that fluttered at the base of her neck. He would lie, cheat, steal, murder. Break vows, drop friendships, abandon responsibilities. Start wars or end them. “Whatever I have to."

Storm's Heart page 111

Dang~ can Tiago make a declaration or what?

Review: Dragon Bound (Elder Races 1)

Author Theo Harrison 

Format e-book 

Print Length 312 pages 

Publisher Berkley Sensation 

Published May 3, 2011 

Half-human and half-Wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the Wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their Dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful—and passionate—of the Elder Races.

As the most feared and respected of the Wyrkind, Dragos Cuelebre cannot believe someone had the audacity to steal from him, much less succeed. And when he catches the thief, Dragos spares her life, claiming her as his own to further explore the desire they've ignited in each other.

Pia knows she must repay Dragos for her trespass, but refuses to become his slave—although she cannot deny wanting him, body and soul. 

My Opinion 

After an old boyfriend forces Pia to still from Dragos Cuelebre the leader of the Wyr’s she goes on the run. Hoping beyond hope that what she leaves behind will be enough to make him forgive her. Dragos is not the forgiving kind, and with the help of his sentinels tracks her down. Once he finds her, he unlocks a plot of create upheaval among all of the Elder Races. Of course, this plot puts Pia in danger and Dragos does what any dragon would do- protect his newfound treasure. 

Pia grew up knowing that one day she would be on the run. Her momma has prepared her for this, but nothing prepared her for the loneliness that she felt after her momma died. Even though she has protected her secrets up until now, she trusted the wrong person. That person used her, and she knew what she had to do. She had the strength and the foresight to protect herself from ever being used again. Pia is smart which will help her when things pop up. She pretty much knew that Dragos would come after her, but she ran anyway. When she was caught, she still faced him head on. 

Dragos is a complete well dragon. He is possessive, overbearing and strong. He is also compassionate (when it suits him) and cunning. He is extremely old and sometimes falls back to the old ways. Humans annoy him, which is pretty funny all things considered. I loved his connection to his sentinels- it made him seem softer somehow. Dragos knows all of his strengths and all of his faults so his self-awareness is off the charts. 

The chemistry between these two is burning hot. When Dragos goes all alpha male on her, she gives him sass right back. He respects her feelings enough to pull back on the caveman attitude when she needs him to. He does not even pretend to be a little human and so when he hurts Pia’s feelings he stares at her like what the what. It’s pretty funny. 

The world-building is what got me though. The different Elder Races, the human connection, the territories. With each level of interaction there are certain rules to abide by or else harsh consequences. Speaking of the Elder Races-there are a lot of them- Elves, Light Fae, Dark Fae, gryphons, harpies, vampires, goblins, a medusa, dragon, witches, a thunderbird and even djinns. Yeah pretty much a paranormal junkie’s wet dream especially if the next book in the series is about another one of the Races (hint it is). 

Thank goodness I found this series after several books have been released. That way as soon as I finished this one I was able to start the next one. I loved the secondary characters so much and cannot wait to see if they get their happily-ever-afters. 

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars 

Favorite Quote “You're mine," he said. "You can deny it, argue, throw fits, try to run away. But. You're. Still. Mine." 

Other People 

Tiago- Thunderbird Wry, sentinel 

Rune- Gryphon Wry, sentinel 

Tricks- Publics Relations for Dragos, fae

Book Trailer Saturday (2) Impostors

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 sigh...

Frey and Rafi are inseparable . . . but very few people have ever seen them together. This is because Frey is Rafi’s double, raised in the shadows of their rich father’s fortress. While Rafi has been taught to charm, Frey has been taught to kill. Frey only exists to protect her sister. There is no other part of her life. Frey has never been out in the world on her own – until her father sends her in Rafi’s place to act as collateral for a dangerous deal. Everyone thinks she’s her sister – but Col, the son of a rival leader, is starting to get close enough to tell the difference. As the stakes grow higher and higher, Frey must decide whether she can trust him – or anyone in her life.

Fandom Friday (2) Harry Potter

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Fandom Friday is a weekly meme that highlights, various fandoms. Typically those that I am definitely a part of, sometimes those that I am not a part of but do feel strongly should have a fandom surrounding them.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was published in the United States in 1998, a year after it was released in the United Kingdom under the name Harry Potter and the Philopspher’s Stone. The first three books in the series were published in the United Kingdom first and then later in the United States. The fourth and remaining books were published on the same day in both countries. 

As with Pride and Prejudice, this book was rejected by a lot of publishing companies. That is until an editor at Bloomsbury gave the first chapter to his daughter Alice, who upon reading it demanded more. The publishing company is the one what suggested J.K. Rowling as the author’s name so that boy readers would still read the series.

Why I am a fan?

I wasn’t to begin with. The first book was published in the United States the year I graduated high school. I didn’t want to read a children’s book. It wasn’t until my Intro to Early Childhood Education class, several years later that I picked it up. It was required reading and that is when I fell into the fandom hole.

As you should already know there is a huge Fandom out there for this series. With the movies, the prequels and amusement parks how could a fandom be avoided? Dare I even mention the fanfiction written? There are even cookbooks on how to make some of the food found in the books.

Harry Potter polls and quizzes one could take:

Back to Hogwarts

Which Harry Potter Character Are You? 

Harry Potter events:

LeakyCon

Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival

The Making of Harry Potter Tour

The College of Wizardry

Harry Potter merchandise:

Harry Potter Memes:

Harry Potter Gifs:

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