Wednesday, May 22, 2013

YA Review: Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout



Pure (Covenant #2)
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Purchase Links: Amazon  Barnes & Noble
 
Blurb by Goodreads
 
There is need. And then there is Fate...

Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn’t exactly awesome—especially when Alexandria’s "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth’s in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom—so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do—and sacrifice—for her.

When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies—lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn’t blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her.

When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.
 



Team Seth Fans you will not want to miss Pure. Seth in Half-Blood caught my curiosity. Pure started off great and was enjoying Seth’s character. He is very over protective but at the same time showed a gentle, sweet and caring side. But at some point he started to annoy me. He had a smart mouth before and loved that about him but at times in Pure he became obnoxious and his lines were a bit cheesy for me. There are a lot of swoon moments for Seth Fans and if not a Seth Fan before might become one now. As for me I do not know if I like his character or not.

Pure for me lacked the bickering between Aiden, Alex and Seth. There were a few good moments when they go head to head but nothing like Half-Blood. I felt it was too much Seth and not enough Aiden. I really wanted a good mixture of the two. I was annoyed many times when I thought Aiden and Alex would get some book time but nope Seth always seems to pop up and ruin it.
 
There was a bad incident that happens that broke my heart. It was a sad moment I did not see coming. The Council part of the novel for me was drawn out and I got bored easy. It was a lot of politics that I did not mind but wish it was cut back just a little.
 
Alex once again has gotten herself in a mess towards the end. Aiden does something unthinkable that I loved and showed how much he does care for Alex. What he does makes him more swoon worthy than before. I look forward to see how this all plays out in Deity (Covenant #3).

 
 
 


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Sexy Snippets: Unbeautifully by Madeline Sheehan


Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between The Wines for the 18+ crowd. To join in head on over to Reading Between The Wines just grab the button, Post a sexy paragraph or two from your current read and share the author & title so other participants can add the book to their TBR list if they like. Then add your post to the linky below at Reading Between The Wines so everyone can follow along. Have a sexy good time!


Love it when the hero loses all control and is a dirty talker. Loving the Undeniable series with  sexy bikers that will push your buttons. Not a series for the faint of heart.

Unbeautifully (Undeniable #2)
by Madeline Sheehan
 
 
"Fuck," he kept muttering, in between kisses that were growing more and more frantic. "Fuck, Danny, fuck...I'm gonna fuck you so hard...you're gonna scream baby.
 
He pulled me out of the lake and we tumbled to the ground in heap of tangled limbs, his body pressed against mine, grinding his erection into my stomach. Reflexively, I grabbed a fistfuls of his hard biceps as a tidal wave of need rushed through me.
 
"I want that pussy, baby." he growled hoarsely, sucking body. "Gimme that beautiful fuckin' pussy."
 
 

ARC Review: Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan




Winterblaze (Darkest London #3)
by Kristen Callihan
Publisher: Forever
Purchase Links: Amazon  Barnes & Noble
 
Blurb by Goodreads
 
Once blissfully in love...

Poppy Lane is keeping secrets. Her powerful gift has earned her membership in the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals, but she must keep both her ability and her alliance with the Society from her husband, Winston. Yet when Winston is brutally attacked by a werewolf, Poppy's secrets are revealed, leaving Winston's trust in her as broken as his body. Now Poppy will do anything to win back his affections...

Their relationship is now put to the ultimate test...

Winston Lane soon regains his physical strength but his face and heart still bear the scars of the vicious attack. Drawn into the darkest depths of London, Winston must fight an evil demon that wants to take away the last hope of reconciliation with his wife. As a former police inspector, Winston has intelligence and logic on his side. But it will take the strength of Poppy's love for him to defeat the forces that threaten to tear them apart.
 
 
Kristen Callihan has a beautiful writing voice that sucks you into the amazing world she has built with great characters. Love all the covers in The Darkest London series as they are all beautiful and eye catching
Winterblaze starts off with a lot of angst between Poppy and Winston. He is left broken after a terrible incident in Moonglow and felt betrayed by a secret that Poppy has been hiding. But he also has a huge secret of his own and it comes to bite him in the butt when he really does not need it to come out. His marriage is already in turnmoil and having this secret that he kept from Poppy is the worse. Loved the twist towards the end with Jack and the epilogue. Look forward to his story in Shadow dance (Darkest London #4) due out Dec. 17, 2013.
ARC provided by publisher Forever at NetGalley for an honest review.

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Review: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan




Moonglow (Darkest London #2)
by Kristen Callihan
Purchase Links: Amazon Barnes & Noble
 
Blurb by Goodreads

Once the seeds of desire are sown . . .Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy's door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . .

Their growing passion knows no bounds . . .Ian Ranulf, the Marquis of Northrup, has spent lifetimes hiding his primal nature from London society. But now a vicious killer threatens to expose his secrets. Ian must step out of the shadows and protect the beautiful, fearless Daisy, who awakens in him desires he thought long dead. As their quest to unmask the villain draws them closer together, Daisy has no choice but to reveal her own startling secret, and Ian must face the undeniable truth: Losing his heart to Daisy may be the only way to save his soul.
 
Moonglow did not WOW me like Firelight did. I enjoyed Ian in Firelight with his smart remarks towards Archer. His smart mouth was not always there in Moonglow. I was not always feeling a connection with Daisy and Ian. There was a few sexual tension moments and the sex scenes were hot that I enjoyed. I loved when Ian got a bit jealous with Lucian. Love when the sisters were together discussing their powers and Daisy elemental is earth but calls it dirt. Even though it did not wow me like the first novel I will still continue with the series.
 

 
 


Monday, May 20, 2013

Fallen For Covers: #14 Forever Too Far by Abbi Glines



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

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My Pick

Forever Too Far (Too Far #3)
by Abbi Glines
Release Date: June 10, 2013 
 
Blurb by Goodreads
 
Rush promised her forever... but promises can be broken.

Torn between his love for his family and his love for Blaire, Rush has to find a way to save one without losing the other. In the end one has to be more important. Letting go isn’t easy.

Blaire believed in her fairytale... but no one can live in a fantasy.

Her love for Rush and desire to have a family keep her believing that they can find a way for this to work. Until she has to make the right decision for her and the baby. Even if it breaks her heart.

Can they find the forever that they both want or has it all just gone... too far?
 
 
Why:
Huge fan of Too Far series and crushing on Rush. Love the covers for this series. Of course loving Rush shirtless and showing off his sexy Tattoo.

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Lusting For Covers: #125 Spring Training by Parker Kincade

 
 
Lusting For Covers is a weekly meme hosted by TBQ's Book Palace . Lusting For Covers is held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers. It can be new, old, a reprint, or even a book that is not yet out-- it's all up to you! Join in on the fun, head over to TBQ's Book Palace and list your Lusting For Covers candidate.

Spring Training (Game On #1)
by Parker Kincade
Purchase Link: Amazon 
 
Blurb by Goodreads
 
For baseball superstar Garrett Donovan, his contract with the New York Empire baseball team meant he’d finally have the means to secure a future for his family. He should focus on that…not on the sassy, beautiful Jessa Montgomery — or what she looks like naked. Getting involved with the daughter of the Empire’s owner would be career suicide. Jessa is a distraction he can’t afford.

Her father had warned her never to get involved with his athletes, so his request that she keep an eye on his new star player came straight out of left field. The last thing Jessa needs is another spoiled, egotistical ball player to deal with. But Garrett is none of those things. His no-nonsense attitude and smooth Southern charm make her blood burn and her knees weak. Giving into temptation, she is consumed by the pleasure she finds in Garrett’s arms.

Jessa wants to protect his career. Garrett won’t let anything get in the way of their passion.

A passion that could cost him everything.
 
Why:
Loving the shirtless hero blended in with the baseball stadium. I instantly became a fan of Parker Kincade's beautiful writing voice, amazing story telling, sexy alpha male heroes who are yummy in the bedroom in her debut novel One Night Stand (Martin Family #1) which is 5 stars. Excited she has a new series  out Spring Training (Game On #1). Yay baby already got my copy! 

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Bought, Borrowed & Bagged - Stacking The Shelves - Sunday Post - In My Mailbox

 
BB&B (Bought, Borrowed and Bagged) is a weekly meme held on Sundays, hosted by Talk Supe. It is where we share with you the books that we have bought, borrowed or bagged (won) plus a recap of the previous week's reviews, upcoming reviews, on going events and any news we want to share with our followers.

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
 
NetGalley
 
 
The Hunter (Highland Guard #7) by Monica McCarty,  Fire Inside (Chaos #2) by Kristen Ashley
 
Texas Hold 'Em (Smokin' ACES #1) by Kay David, Thunderstruck by Kendall Grace
 
 
ARC
 
Huge Thank You to Lily Graison. You all know I am huge fan of The Willow Creek Series and was doing the happy dance last week when I opened my email with a surprise from Lily Graison.
 

 
 
 
 
Bought
 
Unbeautifully (Undeniable #2) by Madeline Sheehan, Until I Break by M. Leighton, Twisted Perfection (Perfection #1) by Abbi Glines
 
 
 

Spring Training (Game On #1) by Parker Kincade

Saturday, May 18, 2013

ARC Review: Rules Of Entanglement by Gina L. Maxwell




Rules of Entanglement (Fighting for Love #2)
by Gina L. Maxwell
Publisher: Entangled: Brazen
Purchase Links: Amazon  Barnes & Noble
 
Blurb by Goodreads
 
Seven days. And seven rules to break...

District Attorney Vanessa McGregor firmly believes that structure and order are the stuff that dreams are made of. Happiness can be planned - and it starts with seven rules she's laid out for her future. But as she's organizing her best friend's wedding in Hawaii, all of Vanessa's best-laid plans are about to meet their match in a wickedly hot MMA fighter...

Jackson "Jax" Maris is focused on surfing, training and fighting. That is, until he opens up his big mouth, and finds himself having to pretend he's engaged to his little sister's best friend, Vanessa. When they're force to share a romantic bungalow, however, their little charade suddenly takes a turn for the seriously sexy. And while Jax is definitely not part of Vanessa's long-term plan, he has seven days - and seven naughty nights - to turn her seven-rule plan upside down.
 
After reading Seducing Cinderella (Fighting For Love #1) by Gina L. Maxwell I could not wait to dive right into Rules Of Entanglement. Another winner in the Fighting For Love series.
 
Rules Of Entanglement starts out with a little innocent lie from Jackson. Vanessa puts Jackson in his place the first time they meet and he is intrigue by this. He knows once he drops her off at the hotel he will not see her until his sister wedding. Well he can not have that so he comes up with a lie to make sure she has no choice but to spend time with him.
 
Opposites attract. Wow are Vanessa and Jackson total opposites. Jackson is a sexy tattoo-MMA fighter with a laid back personality. Now in the cage he is all serious but outside he loves to sit back relax, surf a little and enjoy life. Now Vanessa is a Lawyer who comes off a bit stuffy and say’s what she thinks. For her reasons she has these rules when coming into a relationship. Her partners never know these rules, once one is broken it ends. Jackson knows she has rules and little by little he gets her to break them.
 
Jackson and Vanessa chemistry was hot. Even though they are total opposites they are perfect for each other. Jackson was able to bring out the fun inside of Vanessa that has been buried for so long. Watching her let loose around Jackson was the best, especially the playful scene in the ocean. The sexual tension was perfect that it left me hot and bothered. The sex was steamier than in Seducing Cinderella. A cold shower is needed after Jackson and his dirty talking mouth. Oh my Jackson sure knows how to use that yummy mouth of his in the bedroom. Vanessa knows her way around in the bedroom and has no problems getting Jackson hot and bothered.
 
The background is in Hawaii and loved finding out why Jackson moved there. He has layers that are slowly but done perfect was peeled away though out the novel. Love how he would use Hawaiian endearments and when found out what one meant, it fit her perfectly. Knew the lie would come to an end but just never knew when it would happen. The descriptive writing is beautiful and well done. I felt like I was there in the hotel, beaches etc.
 
Of course loving the cover for Rules Of Entanglement as it is “drool worthy”. Waiting patiently for the cover in her next novel. Looking forward to seeing what Gina L. Maxwell has in store for her fans in Fighting Irish (Fighting For Love #3) due out in Fall 2013.
 
ARC provided by Entangled Publishing: Brazen at NetGalley for an honest review.

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