Book Boyfriend (33) Heath

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He has the right touch.

His touch had driven me wild, to the point of wanting to make bad decisions. I found myself feeling something between us-a park- it pushed it aside and attributed to me lusting after him.

He has an unique sense of humor.

"Why exactly are you helping me?" I ask. I'm surprised when his first reaction is to release a soft laugh to himself.


"Can't a guy just help a girl without it being about something other than to help out? Chivalry's not completely dead, you know. It still exists," he answers.


I send him a questing stare. "Really?"


He comes to a halt and spins around to face me. "Okay, you got me. I still really want to get in your pants." He moves closer, eating up the space between us. "I'm kidding," he says when he sees my face turn sour. "You intrigue me, Liv. You're not like more girls."

He has serious moves.

I'm silenced by Heath's lips pressed firmly against mine.. He rises up a bit and gently presses his chest against me while planting his hands on either side of my hips.

Olivia is so serious, Heath balances her out. I know what it is like to balanced out by my love and it is the best feeling in the world. There really isn't a better book boyfriend than one who is your opposite in every way and still loves you for you.

Character Interview: Seelie King from the Transplanted Tales Series

One moment I am on my front porch sipping some sweet ice tea and the next minute I am in front of the Seelie King, sitting in a plush, high-back chair in the middle of a vast study filled with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and centuries-old furniture. Seated opposite me behind an enormous desk sits a man whose regal presence is imposing and commanding. Even though he’s sitting, I can tell he’s tall. And his blue eyes are intense, scrutinizing.

Angela: Ummm… what just happened?

King: You requested an audience with me, did you not? (Spreads his hands) Well, here you are.

Angela: You…You’re the Seelie King.

King: Indeed, I am.

Angela: (Shaking a little because well I am in front of the King of Fae. Deep breath… calm cool and collected. Get it together Angela, your readers are depending on you. Clears throat.) I was wondering a few things, if you had the time that is….

King: (Peering down his nose at me, studying me intently.) Very well. I will allow five questions. (Waits in silence for a long moment then gestures toward me.) Whenever you are ready, madam.

Angela: Why did you bind Gideon to you?

King: Well, you do get to the point, don’t you? I had several reasons. But, to put it simply, I saw a greatness in Gideon that he failed to see in himself. He has served my family with unwavering honor and loyalty for centuries—as I knew he would.

Angela: Why did you accept his relationship with Lavender, when you knew that your wife would be against it?

King: I value my children and their happiness above all else. Lavender, as my eldest daughter, is particularly dear to me. I would see her happy no matter the cost. If that meant turning a blind eye to her relationship with Gideon when we were in Make Believe, I was happy to do so. Even when Lavender didn’t realize I was watching over her, helping her, defending her, I have been there. As for Mab… She accused me over overindulging our children. I accused her of being heartless. We reached an impasse. I allowed Mab to control many things… The love I have for my children was not one of them.

Angela: (Shakes head in dismay) Why did you stay with Mab? She is just ghastly.

King: For all the wrong reasons, as it turns out. (Heaves a heavy sigh.) I believed I owed it to her. You see, I tried to be happy once, to follow my heart. It led only to tragedy and heartache for those I cared for most. So, I resigned myself to my responsibility to the throne and to the woman who shared it. At least, that’s what I’d thought. But it seems Mab’s substantial power had influenced me as well. I say I was unaware of that fact, but who knows? Perhaps I allowed it as penance for my mistakes.

Angela: Having learned from the mistakes you mentioned, what do you hope for all of the Tales that are close to Lavender--Red, Trish, and of course Gideon?

King: We Tales can be a rather maudlin lot, mired down in the drama that surrounds us, the history that has followed us to the Here and Now. They all have managed to shed their pasts—or have at least made peace with them. And they each have found love that transcends time. And so my remaining wish for each of them is that the times of joy and love and laughter far outweigh the times of tears and sorrow.

Angela: Do you know what their futures may bring? If you do are you telling?

King: Who’s to say what the future will bring? Not I. But I suspect that there will be other tales to tell. Someday. And, now, if you’ll excuse me, madam (rises and offers a slight bow), I’m afraid there is another meeting I must attend.

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Swoon Thursday (34) Between

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His other hand cups my chin and tilts my face upward as he dips his head closer. When his ips are a breath from mine, he stops. He looks at me silently asking for permission, and I nod. his eyes are mostly closed. Hips lips part, and he freezes.

Between by Megan Whitmer Kindle Location 2638


There is something about a guy asking for permission that gets me every time. It is extremely swoon worthy. Seth in general is swoon worthy though. He takes such great care of Charlie and yet he will still tell her when she is wrong.

Waiting on Wednesday (34) The Young Elites

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I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.

Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.

Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.

Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.

Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

Why I am waiting?

This one is a step out of my normal genre and I think it will be positive step away from my faithful stand-bys. I want to know what happens to Adelina- will she make them pay? Who is them? Pretty much I am curious about the direction of this book.

Teaser Tuesday (34) Witch Hunter Olivia

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Don't act like you don't have a thing for Mr. Tall, Dark, and Tattooed. You've been looking for the perfect excuse to go see him, and how you have one. You can't fool me, Livie. I may be deadish, but I'm not stupid.

Kindle Location 335

"Well, first of all, making out with a girl is, to most guys, like talking for hours to get to know her better. The way a girl kisses you tells a lot about her. And your kiss, Liv, intrigues me. And so do you. That's worth exploring in my book," he says, standing toe to toe with me.

Kindle Location 950

Leave it to your best friend to call you out on liking a guy- even if you aren't ready to admit it. You gotta admit Heath wins major swag points for telling Liv how it is.

Review: Opposition

Author Jennifer L. Armentrout 

Format paperback

Print Length 500 pages

Publisher Entangled Teen

Published August 5, 2014

Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came.

She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all.

Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal.

They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind.

War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing.

My Opinion

This review may contain spoilers from the previous four books in the Lux series- precede with caution.

Opposition is a book that is a rarity. A book that has you biting your nails, screamingat the characters, laughing out loud or even tears in your eyes. A beautifully written conclusion to an action packed series.

Opposition takes place literally days from when Origin ends. The aliens have gathered, new ones have come. Katy, Archer, and Luc are alone without their Lux allies. They can’t be sure if they are allies anymore as there has been no contact. The world knows that the Lux exist now- how can they not, if there are attacks going on everywhere. Katy finds out that Bethany is pregnant and decides to go for supplies with Archer. This is where she is taken out, by Dawson none the less.

Dee is an evil-she-witch to Katy, who has no clue why. Daemon is indifferent to her and this breaks her heart. There is an origin around that tries to make Katy’s life a living hades. What she doesn’t know is that with her bestie and boyfriend acting like they are she is already living in her own Hades. Katy has nothing else to lose and boy does that cause the hair on my arms to stand up. She finds out soon enough that with his indifference he is protecting her still, always, and forever.

The invading Lux are bad- as in evil to the core bad and it was interesting to see the earth Lux interact with them. The earth Lux that did not have a human that was bond to them literally got brainwashed. It will take an unlikely ally in order to stop the invaders. It will take the enemy to save loved ones. But can Daemon and Katy convince them to join the cause. Can they literally walk into the enemies lair? 

Opposition is a book that you literally speed read to find out how it all ends. There will be no interruptions. There can be no interruptions as you put your life on hold for a few short hours. You have to as the fate of the world depends o

n it. This conclusion to a series is one of the best I have read in a long time.

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote I always had this plan for the off chance I was around for the end of the world. I’d climb up on my roof top, turn up the radio, blast R.E.M.’s It’s The End of The World, and watch it all go down from my lofty perch.

Other People

Archer- Ummm this Origin is a HOTTE and boy does he know it.

Luc- This Origin knows a lot, maybe too much.

Dee- she has turned into a total witch, hopes someone knocks some sense into her.

Book Boyfriend (32) Diesel

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He is Hot.

“She couldn't take her eyes off him.
He had sandy-blond hair and piercingly green eyes. Today he wore a deep-red T-shirt with the word BOUNCER printed across the back. The material pulled tightly over his muscular chest. He was a specimen.
But the most striking feature about him was his smile.
The man was bewitching, and Sofia knew a thing or two about bewitching.”

He can give a compliment and kiss at the same time.

“Diesel," she moaned, "you are so damn sexy."
He paused, breaking the kiss, his eyes filled with wanting as he gazed down on her. Then his mouth went up at an angle. "No, that would be you, Sofia. You are unbelievable. I don't think I've ever seen anyone who hold a candle to you.”

He can be brutally honest.

"And honestly, you guys got to knock this shit off.  It's like a supernatural ping-pong match around here, and all our necks are too damn sore.  It's time to kiss and make up.  he grinned and gave them a wink.

He can be sweet when he needs to be.

Then he brought his lips down, and she gulped as he placed a chaste kiss, featherlight, against her forehead and moved down to hear ear and whispered, "Sleep tight, Sofia, I'll be right here if you need me."

Diesel is a shifter who makes you want to be his mate.  He is extremely protective of Sofia and doesn't yet understand why.  It is a shame that he doesn't give his shifting powers under control around the full moon, but hey we can't all be perfect.

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Swoon Thursday (33) Five Weeks

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I tried to suppress my smile, but he was right there in my fave. "Who says you're going to kiss me?"

"Oh, I'm going to kiss you, baby. And I want you to sit there, thinking about the lipgasm I'm going to give you. I don't kiss other women, Isabelle."

Five Weeks by Dannika Dark Kindle Location 3909

Jericho sure knows how to keep a gal wanting him. Lipgasm indeed...

Waiting on Wednesday (33) Whisper the Dead

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Gretchen is struggling with her newfound gift as a Whisperer; the constant buzzing in her ears from detecting spells is more frustrating than fun, especially when she is spending time with one of the Order of Iron Nail's Keepers, the icy but strikingly handsome Tobias Lawless. But while Gretchen tries to hide the truth and resolve her feelings for him, London fades from beautiful and bustling to deathly silent ...Something evil is once again menacing Mayfair, and Gretchen and her cousins must use their powers to prevent a horrible sacrifice.

This second book in the Lovegrove Legacy trilogy is full of dark twists, spellbinding suspense and sweeping romance - perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Lauren Kate and Ruth Warburton.

Why I am waiting?

I love love love pretty much anything that Alyxandra Harvey writes. The first book in the series A Breath of Frost was really good. I mean really really good and in it Gretchen and Tobias are secondary characters. I cannot wait to read their story.

Teaser Tuesday (33) Six Months

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Love is about not being alone. Sometimes we settle for less because that's all there is.

I almost jumped out of my skin when a heavy hand lightly touched my shoulder. I spun around and caught my surprised reaction reflected back at me in Reno's aviator sunglasses. He smelled amazing, and I leaned in without realizing it.

Kindle Location 1755

His hands found my hips and slid beneath my shirt, stroking the small of my back. I'd never been so forward with my affection, but Reno did something to me, something I couldn't explain.

Kindle Location 2998

Reno is one bad werewolf, with a big heart. Hopefully, she decides not to settle and to hold out for him.

Review: Ever After

Author Kate SeRine
Format E-ARC
Print Length 284 pages
Publisher Kensington
Published Aug. 21, 2014

To Catch a Thief…

For centuries, Gideon Montrose has served the King of Fairies without question and, often, without mercy. So when the King orders him to apprehend a notorious thief, Gideon obeys. But when he finally gets his hands on the beautiful culprit, Gideon’s in for a shock.

Arabella Locksley is none other than the spirited, unpredictable woman he knew back in Make Believe as Robin Hood — the love of his life whose tragic death destroyed his chance at Happily Ever After.

Now, he has an impossible choice. Betray the woman he once loved, or the king he’s bound to serve?

My Opinion

Once upon a time there was a series that captured my imagination- literally sucked me into the pages of each book for hours on end. So much so that I have recommended this series to literally everyone that will listen. Ever After is the end of that series, and as such it was bittersweet to read.

Throughout the Transplanted Tales Series the reader has been blessed to catch glimpses of Gideon, the Unseelie Fae that is the faithful servant of the Seelie King. Questions would pop into our heads, like why would an Unseelie Fae be a servant to the Seelie King, aren’t they mortal enemies? He once was in love with the daughter of the king- is that allowed? As the series went on more and more questions popped up about Gideon without any answers for the reader to grasp at. Until now… Ever After is Gideon’s story and boy is it story that you will not want to put down.

Gideon was once in love with a beautiful gal name Arabella Locksley, also known Robin Hood. Her tragic death left him bond in the service of his mortal enemy the Seelie King. For five hundred years he has faithfully service the king, doing his bidding as instructed. Someone is stealing from the king, finding out who is the job that Gideon is tasked with. A job he welcomes until he catches a glimpse of Arabella. How is she in the Here and Now? Why is she not dead- she died in Make Believe, he saw her. Why is she stealing dust from the king? Why in all the 500 years that they have been apart has she been hiding? Did she not love him as he loved her?

While Ever After is supposed to be Gideon’s tale at times if felt more like Arabella’s. The Hunt for the Arthurian artifacts, her connection to the king, her background, and of course her connection to Merlin and the Lady of the Lake at times drown out his story. That is until the reader realizes that both stories blend together. There were moments when I wanted to pull Gideon aside and tell him to save his heart- that Arabella was not worthy. I did not trust her as easy as he did, I was angry that she left him in the dark for 500 years. Umm hello that is like eight lifetimes in the Here and Now, so I felt that she could have suffered his wrath a bit longer than she did. I realize that would not be Gideon’s style, though.

Speaking of style, Gideon has pure swag in this tale. Not only does he chase and catch the gal. He goes up against the traitor in the king’s household. He protects the king’s life and his family. Gideon realizes a few things along the way about his king that he never knew. These revelations are pretty amazing, his admiration and love for his king runs deeper than even Gideon knows.

Ever After is a beautifully spun tale that leaves the reader satisfied that all of their favorite characters from the series have achieved their Happily Ever After. Red, Nate, Nicky, Trish, Lavender and Seth all make an appearance and rally among their friend. Their loyalty to each other will bring tears to your eyes. When you finally read the words The End you will sigh, smile put down the book and know that you just read a fabulous Tale.

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “Living without love isn’t easy for anyone, let alone a Tale.”

Other People

Merlin- well, he is merlin magic and all
King- the Seelie king, whom Gideon is bound to
Ivy- one the King’s daughters
Queen Mab- reminds me of the evil queen

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