Cover Reveal: The Power

We are over the moon about this Cover Reveal for Jennifer L. Armentrout's THE POWER!! THE POWER is a New Adult Paranormal being published by Spencer Hill Press, and is a part of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s The Titan Series. It is being released on February 23^rd, 2016!!

 

“You don’t know what I’m capable of.”

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Don't miss THE RETURN, the first book in the Titan Series....

THE RETURN Synopsis: The Fates are cackling their bony asses off... It's been a year since Seth made the deal with the gods that pledged his life to them. And so far, the jobs they've given him have been violent and bloody--which is kind of all right with him. But now Apollo has something else in mind for Seth. He's got to play protector while keeping his hands and fingers off, and for someone who really has a problem with restraint, this new assignment might be the most challenging yet. Josie has no idea what this crazy hot guy's deal might be, but it's a good bet that his arrival means the new life she started after leaving home is about to be thrown into an Olympian-sized blender turned up to puree. Either Josie is going insane or a nightmare straight out of ancient myth is gunning for her. But it might be the unlikely attraction simmering between her and the golden-eyed, secret-keeping Seth that may prove to be the most dangerous thing of all. Because history has once again been flipped to repeat.

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  Jennifer L. Armentrout/J.Lynn Bio: # 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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Waiting on Wednesday (22) Hollywood Witch Hunter

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.

From the moment she first learned the truth about witches…she knew she was born to fight them.

Now, at sixteen, Iris is the lone girl on the Witch Hunters Special Ops Team.

But when Iris meets a boy named Arlo, he might just be the key to preventing an evil uprising in Southern California.

Together they're ready to protect the human race at all costs. Bec

ause that's what witch hunters do.

Welcome to Hollywood.

Why am I waiting?

A new series that sounds like Buffy the Vampire Slayer but only with witches? Sign me up!

Teaser Tuesday (22) Hello, I Love You

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!

"You asked me to stay with you guys in Seoul, so I came. But now you're ignoring me everywhere, like you're ashamed of me or something. In the time I've been here, we've hung out one time. Once. And you're all over Na Na like you're best buddies or her real boyfriend or something. So why don't you tell me what's going on?"

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You got to hand it to Grace, she is not afraid to speak her mind. Hopefully, Jason will respond in the right manner. Something is telling me though that he will screw this up.

Review: The Witch Hunter

Author Virginia Boecker

Format e-ARC

Print Length 368 pages

Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published June 2, 2015

The magic and suspense of Graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of Game of Thrones in this riveting fantasy debut.

Your greatest enemy isn't what you fight, but what you fear.

Elizabeth Grey is one of the king's best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. But when she's accused of being a witch herself, Elizabeth is arrested and sentenced to burn at the stake.

Salvation comes from a man she thought was her enemy. Nicholas Perevil, the most powerful and dangerous wizard in the kingdom, offers her a deal: he will save her from execution if she can break the deadly curse that's been laid upon him.

But Nicholas and his followers know nothing of Elizabeth's witch hunting past--if they find out, the stake will be the least of her worries. And as she's thrust into the magical world of witches, ghosts, pirates, and one all-too-handsome healer, Elizabeth is forced to redefine her ideas of right and wrong, of friends and enemies, and of love and hate.

Virginia Boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut.

My Opinion

As a child, Elizabeth’s knight in shining armor came in the form of a boy named Caleb. Caleb rescued her after her parents died. Caleb took her to the Inquistor and begged him to let her train as a witch hunter. Caleb ensured that she was the best witch hunter in the kingdom. So it is no surprise that when she is accused of witchcraft Caleb would have her back. Except he leaves her in the jail cell- he promised to come for her, so where is he?

A witch, the most powerful witch in all the land, Nicholas Perevil saves her. Why? Since she was hunting him, would he save her? Well, a seer told him that she is the only one that can lift the curse placed on him. A curse that is slowly killing him. With her fellow witch hunters now hunting her, Elizabeth’s only course of action is to help Nicholas. 

Elizabeth is a girl who thought she knew it all only to find out that her beliefs are lies. Sometimes your greatest enemy is your own friends and family. She has a lot of WOW is Me moments in the book. But with the entire kingdom hunting her there really is no better time to cry and whine about your life.

On the romance front- the book is lacking in this area. Elizabeth starts off with a crush on her knight in shining armor, Caleb. When he betrays her a handsome healer name John sweeps her off her feet. Literally, she has jail fever and can’t stand on her own. While there is some nice moments between her and John I did not buy into their romance.

The Witch Hunter is an compelling historical fantasy. The use of magic helps to mesmerize the reader. While one would hope for more romance the reality is that the story is just as good without it.

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote I watch him go, wishing more than anything I was the kind of girl who could make him stay.

Other People

John- healer in Nicholas’ crew

Caleb- Elizabeth’s bestie and another witch hunter

Blackwell- trained Elizabeth to be a witch hunter

Fifer- Nicholas’ apprentice

Review:The Marriage Contract

Author Katee Robert
Format e-ARC

Print Length ?
Publisher Forever
Published June 2, 2015

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert begins a smoking hot new series about the O'Malley family-wealthy, powerful, dangerous and seething with scandal.

Teague O'Malley hates pretty much everything associated with his family's name. And when his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a "business" alliance, Teague's ready to tell his dad exactly where he can stuff his millions. But then Teague actually meets his new fiancée, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her big blue eyes, and vows he will do everything in his power to protect her.

Everyone knows the O'Malleys have a dangerous reputation. But Callie wasn't aware just what that meant until she saw Teague, the embodiment of lethal grace and coiled power. His slightest touch sizzles through her. But the closer they get, the more trouble they're in. Because Callie's keeping a dark secret-and what Teague doesn't know could get him killed.

My Opinion

I read a mobster tale and I liked it! This was my first mobster story and I have to say I will be waiting for the second one in the series. There are three reigning mob families in Boston- the Sheridans, the Hallorans and the O’Malleys. Callista is a mob princess who was about to announce her engagement to a mob prince from the Hallorans family. Her future hubby was a total meanie and ends up dead- no one knows who killed him. His family gets offended when the announcement is made that instead of marrying into their family she will be marrying into the O’Malleys’ family. Hence a mob war is started over this disrespect.

Teague O’Malley is the groom, the second son in the O’Malley family his biggest concern is keeping his siblings safe. That is until his oldest siblings have him agreeing to marry Callista. Now on top of keeping his siblings safe- he has to keep his fiancé safe as well. Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem but the Hallorans out for blood. Teague will try to contact an old friend, a kindred spirit in James Halloran both second sons, both wishing they were born under different circumstances. Halloran tells him to find the person who murdered his brother- that is the only way to end the war.

Callista is an interesting character- she does not hate the family business. She actually can counterbalance the bad with all the good that it does. She just wants her family to go legit- get out of the illegal stuff. She has a good head on her shoulders. I get why she keeps her secret, I mean she barely knows her fiancé. Her secret though, it is a doozy. Will Teague be able to look past it?

I adore Teague- if all mobster sons were like this I would totally be falling for them left and right. He is so protective of his siblings and Callie. Watching him with her is adorable. He takes this engagement seriously, he knows that the marriage will be for life. In the mob world there is no other option.

This is a story about love, family and what you will be willing to do for both. The family dynamics in all three households are intriguing. To be honest towards the end the relationship aspect of James and Carrigan actually take over for me. I didn’t mean to get more involved in their lives I just trusted that Teagan would take care of his own, and Callie’s.

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote To hurt her is to hurt something of mine.

Other People

Micah- Callista’s bestie and body guard
James- Halloran family heir
Aiden- Heir to the O’Malley family
Cillian- younger brother of Teague
Carrigan- Teague sister, she is a tough one

Book Trailer Saturday (11) The Heir

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...

Princess Eadlyn has grown up hearing endless stories about how her mother and father met. Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won the heart of Prince Maxon—and they lived happily ever after. Eadlyn has always found their fairy-tale story romantic, but she

has no interest in trying to repeat it. If it were up to her, she'd put off marriage for as long as possible.

But a princess's life is never entirely her own, and Eadlyn can't escape her very own Selection—no matter how fervently she protests.

Eadlyn doesn't expect her story to end in romance. But as the competition begins, one entry may just capture Eadlyn's heart, showing her all the possibilities that lie in front of her . . . and proving that finding her own happily ever after isn't as impossible as she's always thought.

Jumping Genres in June Giveaway Hop

I normally read paranormal YA book. There are those times though- those times that I don't. Sometimes you get into a reading rut. Sometimes you can't find anything to read. Sometimes you just want something different. This giveaway is about those times. The winner will get to pick a book from the below photo montage (if the book is a part of a series and you want to start with book one that is okay). Here are some of the books from different genres that I have liked.

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Review: Descent

Author Tara Fuller
Format e-ARC
Print Length 320 pages
Publisher Entangled: Teen

Published June 2, 2015

Easton doesn’t believe in love. He believes in Death. Darkness. Sin. As a reaper for Hell, it’s all he’s known for over four hundred years. When he gets slapped with the job of training the boss’s daughter, an angel who knows nothing but joy, he knows he’s in for a world of trouble.

Though he’s made it clear he wants nothing to do with her outside of work, Gwen would do anything to get closer to the dark and wounded reaper—even taint her angelic image and join the ranks of her father’s team of reapers. But in all her planning, she forgot to factor in one thing—how far the demons Easton doomed to hell would go to get revenge.

When the dangers of the Hell threaten Gwen, Easton will do whatever it takes to save her. But as the darkness closes in on them both, will he be able to save himself?

My Opinion

If you want a series to end on a great note- look no farther than a Tara Fuller series! Descent starts off several weeks after the events of Blurred. It seems that everyone got their Happily Ever After-Emma and Finn, Cash and Anaya- everyone that is but Easton. What can you truly expect for a reaper who has been on the job for 400 years? Not only did Easton not get his happily ever after- now he is paying the price of his friends happiness. Yepper, he is reaping for three people now not just his zone but Finn’s and Anaya’s. This seems well a little unfair- especially since Anaya’s angel friends hate the sight of him. Which by the way isn’t very angelie if you ask me.

Easton was my favorite character in the first two books- yes, even though he was a secondary character. Easton is well… pragmatic, logical and practical. He does his job and he does it well. He follows the rules and knows he has to atone for what he did on earth. Although, once you find out why- you may be on Easton’s side. The one time he gives a heavenly soul to his apprentice Scout- he screws up. The soul ends up in Hell and it is up to Easton and the soul’s angel of joy- Gwen to save him. To do this Easton will have to fight the demons in Hell- both personal and the one’s he delivered.

Gwen as an angel of joy wants to help Easton as well as her charge. She tries to help him but he keeps pushing her away. So what is a gal to do but ask her daddy to show her the ropes of well Hell. Balthazar will only put her with the best reaper, who just happens to be Easton. For an angel, Gwen is well kinda manipulative, even if it is for the betterment of society.

Easton is only supposed to scare Gwen away from her daddy’s line of work. But Gwen has some gumption to her. Once she finds out that her charge was not taken to heaven well honey this is one angel that will move heaven and earth- even risk the depths of Hell to return him to his love.

I just love a forbidden love story- I love how Easton fights his attraction to Gwen with every fiber of his being. I love how Gwen doesn’t understand what her love for Easton means. Pretty much I love this book. Regardless of the romance they both keep their eye on the ball- retrieving the soul from Hell. Gwen’s determination and Easton’s protectiveness is a perfect combination.

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote Trust me, Sweetheart, I’m no angel.

Other People

Scout- Apprentice reaper
Sky- Gwen’s bestie
Balthazar- Easton’s boss, Gwen’s daddy
Tyler- Gwen’s charge

Swoon Thursday (21) Descent

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“You saved me.” I said, unable to distract myself from the way he was looking at my mouth, the riot

of strange sensations it stirred up inside of me.

“I’ll always save you, Gwen” he said, without hesitation. “As long as I have you, I mean.”

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Oh my Easton can save me any day of the week- this is one fine reaper. You do not want to miss out on all of his swoon worthy moments.

Waiting on Wednesday (21)The Stars Never Rise

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.

Sixteen-year-old Nina Kane should be worrying about her immortal soul, but she's too busy trying to actually survive. Her town's population has been decimated by soul-consuming demons, and souls are in short supply. Watching over her younger sister, Mellie, and scraping together food and money are all that matters. The two of them are a family. They gave up on their deadbeat mom a long time ago.

When Nina discovers that Mellie is keeping a secret that threatens their very existence, she'll do anything to protect her. Because in New Temperance, sins are prosecuted as crimes by the brutal Church and its army of black-robed exorcists. And Mellie's sin has put her in serious trouble.

To keep them both alive, Nina will need to trust Finn, a fugitive with deep green eyes who has already saved her life once and who might just be an exorcist. But what kind of exorcist wears a hoodie?

Wanted by the Church and hunted by dark forces, Nina knows she can't survive on her own. She needs Finn and his group of rogue friends just as much as they need her.

Why am I waiting?

I loved Vincent’s Pride and Soul Screamer series. I am sure that this one will be just as good.

Teaser Tuesday (21) The Witch 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!

Facing all these people, dining with them. The wizard who rescued me, the boy who healed me, the girl who bathed me, the fool who befriended me. I'm indebted to each of them in some way, yet they are my enemies.

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Elizabeth is in a rough spot- especially if she truly is surrounded by her enemies. For some reason, I do not believe these folks see her as an enemy.

Review: Through Fire & Sea

Author Nicole Luiken

Format e-ARC

Print Length 354 pages

Publisher Entangled Teen

Published May 5, 2015

Mirror mirror, hear my call…

In the Fire world, seventeen-year-old Leah is the illegitimate daughter of one of the realm's most powerful lords. She's hot-blooded—able to communicate with the tempestuous volcano gods that either bless a civilization or destroy it. But then Leah discovers she's a Caller, gifted with the unique—and dangerous—ability to “call” her Otherselves in mirror worlds. And her father will do anything to use her powers for his own purposes.

In the Water world, Holly nearly drowns when she sees—and interacts with—Leah, a mirror image of herself. She’s rescued by Ryan, a boy from school with a secret he’d die to protect. Little do they know, his Otherself is the son of a powerful volcano god at war in the Fire world…and he’s about to fall.

As Leah and Holly's lives intersect, the Fire and Water worlds descend into darkness. The only way to protect the mirror worlds is to break every rule they've ever known. If they don’t, the evil seeping through the mirrors will destroy everything—and everyone—they love…

My Opinion

In the beginning, there was the True World. It was perfect- so perfect that someone tried to re-create it. First with heat, followed by water, then by stone and finally air. These worlds were not perfect but they were our worlds- our reality. A caller is a person who after looking into a mirror can call to her otherselves. There are rules though, rules that are made to protect the worlds and the otherselves.

Through Fire and Sea is a story about two girls. The same girl from two different worlds. One lives in the Fire World and the other in the Sea World. This story is told from a dual point of view.

Leah, from the Fire World is an illegitimate daughter of a duke. She gets sent to live with Qeturah, a duchess who has the power to control the fire breathing dragon that is plundering the kingdom. She was sent as payment. Once there she learns that she is a caller- one who can call to her otherselves. Leah shows a strength and loyalty that the elders in her kingdom lack. Once with Qeturah, she falls in love with Gideon. Events leave her with a quest to save the Gideon’s of the otherworlds. To do this she visits the Water World first.

Holy is the Leah of the Water World. Her parents are divorced and she lives a privileged life. One day while out with her daddy she falls overboard into the ocean. Instead of drowning a boy named Ryan saves her. Ryan is the Water Worlds Gideon. Ryan is a loner, who wants nothing to do with anyone. He has his reasons. Holly of course wants to find him and thank him for saving her life. He tries to ignore her until they are casted as the leads in the school play. This could mean his one big chance to break the chains of poverty. But what will this do to his relationship with Holly? Holly for her part tries not to fall for Ryan but once she learns his life is in danger, it really is game on.

Since this is told from both points of view, at times it will be difficult to follow. Both girls due to circumstances of their worlds have distinctive voices and switching back and forth can cause whiplash. Once you get use to the flip-flopping though the story picks up. It really is a race against time and the big bad meanie to see if the girls can save Ryan’s life. Through Fire and Sea is a hypnotic tale that ends with a new beginning. Hopefully, you will like it as much as I did.

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote Your father isn’t the most interesting thing about you. Not even close.

Other People

Gideon- Leah’s honey

Qeturah- Gideon’s mom and the big baddie

Joseph- Holly’s daddy