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Review - The Black Chronicles: Cry of the Fallen

From GoodReads:

On a warm summer afternoon, in Northern Arizona, a double homicide stains the ground with blood. Detectives are called out to handle the investigation, each plagued with their own internal demons, and aren't prepared for what they are about to find.

Detective Lauren Bruni, faces a world of darkness and evil, as a demonic force begins to leash an attack on a small town. As the stakes begin to rise, so does the stunning truth, that not even Lauren can imagine.

In a world where her life had started to fall apart, she must pick up the pieces and push forward in an effort to save those that she loves the most.

Joel M. Andre takes the Horror genre and pushes the boundaries in a tale full of suspense, dark comedy and genuine horror.

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My review:

This is the first book I have read by Joel Andre and definitely wont be the last. From the beginning you are pulled into the mystery and suspense of the story. He really knows how to weave the story and pull you in. You have to keep reading because you have to find out what happens.

The characters all have stories. Including the secondaries. What you find out about them almost just from casual conversation between others really sets the tone. Everyone has a history and many intersect. The main character Lauren is quite the mystery at the beginning but as you go on there is a lot about her character you slowly discover as she does herself in a few instances.

While the main plot is taken care of at the end of the book. There is an obvious opening for a new story. There is a lot we dont know about Lauren, there is a lot we dont know about what she is "meant" to do. This is just the start of a fascinating new world where evil is real and can come back to hurt you.

This is a first class horror/suspense story. And I for one am ready for Part 2.

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The Last Word: Interview With Lili St. Crow

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Readaholic: Giveaway: Tick Tock by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge

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Giveaway/Review - Deadly Heat and Deadly Lies

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Review - Shades of Twilight

From GoodReads:

Melissa has waited her whole life to move out and start her own. This is her first summer after graduating and now she has her own place and a job. Everything she wanted is starting to happen.

Until the accident.

After almost drowning, the most gorgeous guy she has ever seen not only saves her life, but forever changes it. What do you do when you find out that life as you have always known it isn’t real, and the man you love is a vampire, out to save you from something worse?

Also here's a short snippet:

"Thanks, it's just something I threw on." I smiled at him as I climbed into the car, and yet the fact that he said something sent a thrill of pleasure through me. I couldn't help but wonder what was going on. Normally, I don't react this way to men. After all, these things never work out. I meet a nice guy who turns out to be a jerk, or they turn out to be okay, but then decide they're not interested in me. Typical Melissa date. I got used to expecting failure even before we would go out. After all, if I had no real expectations, how could I be disappointed when things didn't work out?

With Mike, things were different. I found myself wanting to have expectations. Hopes and fantasies played at the edge of my mind as he tried to make small talk with me. I just found myself wanting to get lost in his voice. The world passed by outside my window but all I really could do was listen, enraptured by everything this man I had just met said. Every time I answered a question, I wasn't sure what I had said, as my intent was to keep him talking so that I could just bask in the sound of that husky, silky voice.

"So, I hope you don't mind." he said, and I realized that I had missed everything he had just said even while I had sat there listening to every word he spoke. "Well. Do you?"

I smiled and swallowed before answering. "I'm sorry," I put my hand to my forehead. "I wasn't feeling right just then. Could you repeat that?" I smiled sheepishly.

He smiled that disarming smile at me, the one that made my stomach do flip-flops and just nodded as if he understood, then repeated himself as if it wasn't a problem.

"I said, I hope you love authentic French cuisine?"

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My review:

This is the first time I have read this author. And I picked an interesting story of his to start with. I liked the premise of the story and was interested to see how he would go about a vampire romance tale.

It was a fairly quick read and easy to follow. Although at times it was a little awkward reading the dialogue and the story progression. The main character can be likable but annoying at the same time. You do eventually realize why she is acting that way, but a bit more character description and explanation in the beginning would have helped the issue.

He has created a vampire world that you do not fully get introduced to in this first novel. But leaves plenty for you to learn in following stories. So far though its a great mix of classic myths and modern changes. I like how hes vampires are not comfortable with modern technology if they were turned in an earlier time period.

I want to know more about Mike and how he became a vampire and his uncle and what the history is there. I also want to know more about the best friend Debbie. She seems to have some interesting abilities. And I think Melissa wont be so bad in future novels as she is no longer so affected by the vampires abilities. Or learns more about them and how they affect people.

Regardless its a interesting start to a series. And I would definitely read the next in the series or try something else from this author.

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The Last Word: Interview With Editor Abby Zidle

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Review - Immortalis Hunters and Prey

From GoodReads:

Becoming a vampire saved Alyssa from death, but the price was high: the loss of everything and everyone attached to her mortal life. She’s still learning to cope when a surprise confrontation with Santino Vitale, the Acta Sanctorum’s most fearsome hunter, sends her fleeing back to the world she once knew, and Fallon, the friend she’s missed more than anything.

Alyssa breaks vampire law by revealing her new, true self to her old friend, a fact which causes strong division in the group that should support her most: her clan.

Worse yet, her revelation entangles Fallon in the struggle between vampires and hunters and the Acta Sanctorum is ready to attack again, with a new army of hybrid creations: the Frenzy Soldiers.

If Alyssa hopes to survive and keep her mortal friend safe, she’ll have to be willing to make a deal with the enemy, and regain her clan’s support. It will take everyone working together in a precarious truce to fight against the Acta Sanctorum’s new threat.

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My review:

I really enjoyed the first in this series. See review here. And I was looking forward to reading this second novel in the series as soon as I finished the first. And I am really glad to say I was not disappointed.

The series is well written and has a great cast of characters. I admit I love the vampire mythology and all the ways that it can be altered to create different worlds. I really think Katie has a great start to a new world for us all to enjoy and I am looking forward to more.

We get to watch Alyssa and Lysander's relationship grow a bit more in this one and see how she really has developed as a vampire from the first novel. We see how she is influencing him and almost bringing him back to some sense of mortality. It seems like he was at the point of barely existing anymore before she came along. We also get to learn more about her best friend from when she was mortal and I'm glad to see she will be sticking around awhile as well.

One of the bad characters from the first book makes a reappearance as well - Santino. I don't want to spoil the story and say what happens to him. But I think he is a pretty interesting and complex character as well. Hopefully in the future we get to find out more about his backstory.

As its only the second book, there is still quite a bit we don't know about the world they are living in. But I am anxiously awaiting the third novel to continue along with these characters. Too bad its not out until 2012. But don't worry there are no cliffhangers to worry about waiting for the conclusion too.

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Addicted 2 Novels Birthday Giveaway

Addicted 2 Novels is having a Birthday Giveaway. You can win any January YA Release under $20.

Here is a list of some of your choices she put together.

Wishful Thinking by Alexandra Bullen
Possessed by Kate Cann
Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg
The Big Crunch by Pet Hauteman
The Romeo and Juliet Code by Phoebe Stone
The Water Wars by Cameron Stretchen

January 3rd-
Trickster's Girl by Hilari Bell

January 4th-
The Faeman Quest by Herbie Brennan
House of Night series: Awakened by P. C. and Kristin Cast
Flirt Club by Cathleen Daly
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
Chaos series: Invasion by J. S. Lewis
Taking Off by Jenny Moss
Dark Elite series: Hexbound by Chloe Niall
Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves
Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors
Choker by Elizabeth Woods

January 6th-
Entangled by Cat Clarke

January 11th
All Just Glass by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Accross the Universe by Beth Revis
Warped by Marissa Guibord
Tigers Curse by Colleen Houck
Timeless by Alexandra Monir
Daughter of Xanadu by Dori Jones Young

January 25th-
Drought by Pam Bachorz
Faerie Path series: The Charmed Return by Frewin Jones
The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
Deviants series: Vesper by Jeff Sampson
Blessed by Cynthia Litech Smith

Paperback books:

January 1st-
Soul Screamers series: My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent

January 4th-
Faeriewalker series: Shadowspell by Jenna Black
Good Fortune by Noni Carter
Heaven Trilogy: Sweet Hereafter by Angela Johnson
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacquiline Kelly
Blood Coven series: Night School by Mari Mancusi
Wake Trilogy: Gone by Lisa McMann
My Name is Not Angelica by Scott O'Dell
Maximum Ride series: Fang by James Patterson
The Vampire Diaries, Stefans Diaries series: Bloodlust by L. J. Smith

January 6th-
XVI by Julia Karr

January 20th-
Subject 7 by James A. Moore

January 25th-
Seven Kingdoms Trilogy: Fire by Kristin Cashore
Iron Fey series: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
Percy Jackson series: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

Enter here by 1/31.

Visited States

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visited 16 states (32%)
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Spotlight - Crime Beat

From GoodReads:

Crime doesn't pay...but neither does journalism. DRM-free and 99 cents for a limited time.

CRIME BEAT
A novella by Scott Nicholson

When John Moretz takes a job as a reporter in the Appalachian town of Sycamore Shade, a crime wave erupts that boosts circulation and leaves people uneasy. Then a murder victim is discovered, and Moretz is first on the scene.

As more bodies are discovered, Moretz comes under police suspicion, but the newspaper's sales are booming due to his coverage of sensational crime. His editor is torn between calling off his newshound and cashing in on the attention, plus the editor is romancing the big-city reporter assigned to cover the suspected serial killer.

And Moretz seems to be one step ahead of the other reporters, the police, and even the killer himself.

CRIME BEAT is a 21,000-word novella, the equivalent of about 80 book pages. Also contains the bonus story "Do You Know Me Yet?" from HEAD CASES.
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By Scott Nicholson, #1 Kindle bestselling author in Mystery & Suspense. Nicholson is author of Disintegration, The Skull Ring, The Red Church, and other crime, mystery, suspense, and paranormal thrillers. His mystery collections include Curtains and Head Cases, and with bestselling Kindle author J.R. Rain, he's published the urban fantasy Cursed!

Available in ebook format. Buy your copy at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

CSN Stores Spotlight

CSN Stores is giving me another opportunity to introduce you to some of their products. CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from stylish handbags, to Herman Miller chairs, or great cookware! This is actually one of my favorite office chairs on their site.



While it might be a little out of my price range. I am having fun looking though their sites to see what I would like to review. Check back soon. Who knows what it will be!

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2011 Pre Order Giveaway

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On the Hunt by Gena Showalter

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Larissa's Bookish Life Blogoversary and Christmas Giveaway

1st Prize:
20$ Amazon Gift Card + 3 of the 9 books above!

2nd Prize:
15$ Amazon Gift Card + 3 of the 9 books above!

3rd Prize:
10$ Amazon Gift Card + 3 of the 9 books above!

4th Prize:
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2010 Books Read

January
1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (New Author)
2. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
3. Hush Hush (ARC) by Becca Fitzpatrick (New Author)
4. Thirst No 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood and Red Dice by Christopher Pike
5. Tempted by PC Cast and Kristin Cast
6. Boys That Bite: Blood Coven 1 by Mari Mancusi (New Author)
7. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
8. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (New Author)
9. Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
10. How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier (New Author)
11. Witch & Wizard by James Patterson & Gabrielle Charbonnet
12. Prophecy of the Sisters (ARC) by Michelle Zink (New Author)
13. Magic or Madness by Justine Larbalestier
14. The Forest of Hands and Teeth (ARC) by Carrie Ryan (New Author)
15. Airhead by Meg Cabot
16. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (New Author)
17. Liar by Justine Larbalestier
18. Wake by Lisa McMann (New Author)
19. The Debs by Susan McBride
20. The Debs: Love, Lies and Texas Dips by Susan McBride
21. Firespell: A Novel of the Dark Elite by Chloe Neill
22. Embellish by R.L. Sloan (New Author)

February
1. Accidently Demonic by Dakota Cassidy
2. Nice Girls Dont Have Fangs by Molly Harper (New Author)
3. Bite Marks (Jaz Parks, 6) by Jennifer Rardin
4. Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding (New Author)
5. Kiss & Hell by Dakota Cassidy
6. Dead to Me by Anton Strout (New Author)
7. My Zombie Valentine by Katie MacAlister, Angie Fox, Marianne Mancusi, Lisa Cach
8. Deader Still by Anton Strout
9. A Tale of Two Demon Slayers by Angie Fox
10. Madhouse by Rob Thurman
11. My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent
12. Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland (New Author)
13. Deathwish by Rob Thurman

March
1. Fade by Lisa McMann
2. Fantasy In Death by JD Robb
3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson (New Author)
4. Beach House by James Patterson & Peter de Jonge
5. Bride of Tranquility by Tracy S Morris (New Author)
6. The Vision by Heather Graham
7. Sleep No More by Susan Crandall (New Author)
8. A Dark Matter by Peter Straub
9. Original Sin by Allison Brennan (New Author)
10. The Seance by Heather Graham
11. Protecting Their Baby by Sheri Whitefeather (New Author)
12. The Girl Who Played With Fire by Steig Larsson
13. Bite Me by Christopher Moore
14. Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K Butcher
15. Finding the Lost: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K Butcher
16. Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten (New Author)
17. The Anastasia Syndrome and Other Stories by Mary Higgins Clark (New Author)
18. What You Can't See by Allison Brennan, Roxanne St Claire, Karen Tabke

April
1. Fallen by Lauren Kate (New Author)
2. The Lighting Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan (New Author)
3. The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan
4. The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan
5. The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan
6. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Steig Larsson
7. Num8ers by Rachel Ward (New Author)
8. Angels Blood by Nalini Singh (New Author)
9. Magic in the Bone by Devon Monk (New Author)
10. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
11. Dark Side of Dawn (The Nightmare Chronicles) by Kathryn Smith
12. Magic Bites (Kate Daniels) by Ilona Andrews (New Author)
13. Magic Burns (Kate Daniels) by Ilona Andrews
14. Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels) by Ilona Andrews
15. Stray by Rachel Vincent (New Author)
16. Rogue by Rachel Vincent

May
1. White Cat (The Curse Workers) by Holly Black
2. The Reckoning (Darkest Powers Trilogy) by Kelley Armstrong
3. Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
4. Tales From the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
5. Savor the Moment (Book Three in the Bride Quartet) by Nora Roberts
6. Deadly Night (Flynn Brothers) by Heather Graham
7. Deadly Harvest (Flynn Brothers) by Heather Graham
8. Deadly Gift (Flynn Brothers) by Heather Graham
9. Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts
10. Broken by Shiloh Walker
11. Archangels Kiss by Nalini Singh
12. Kiss of Death (The Morganville Vampires) by Rachel Caine
13. Strange Brew - Anthology by P.N. Elrod - Editor

June
1. Spiders Bite (An Elemental Assassin Book) by Jennifer Estep (New Author)
2. Web of Lies (An Elemental Assassin Book) by Jennifer Estep
3. Early to Dead, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison
4. Come Hell or High Water by Michele Bardsley
6. Blood Song by Cat Adams (New Author)
7. Siren Song by Cat Adams
8. Genuine Lies by Nora Roberts
9. Fallen by Claire Delacroix (New Author)
10. Guardian by Claire Delacroix
11. Summer Dreams: Dual Image, Untamed by Nora Roberts
12. Deception (A Haunting Emma Novel) by Lee Nichols (New Author)
13. and Falling, fly by Skylar White (New Author)
14. Nightwalker by Heather Graham
15. Night of the Wolves by Heather Graham
16. Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown (New Author)

July
1. Running Scared (The Sentinel Wars) by Shannon K Butcher
2. Gone by Lisa McMann
3. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (An Eclipse Novella) by Stephenie Meyer
4. Dead in the Family (A Sookie Stackhouse Novel) by Charlaine Harris
5. Undead Much by Stacey Jay
6. Ghost Shadow by Heather Graham
7. Show No Mercy and Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard (New Author)
8. The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2 Anthology - Trisha Telep, editor
9. Whisper No Lies by Cindy Gerard
10. The Search by Nora Roberts
11. Feel the Heat by Cindy Gerard
12. Risk No Secrets by Cindy Gerard
13. Private by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
14. Forever My Love (Includes Solitary Soldier by Debra Webb) by Heather Graham
15. Trust Me (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak (New Author)
16. Stop Me (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
17. Watch Me (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
18. Ghost Night by Heather Graham
19. Pitch Black by Susan Crandall
20. Seeing Red by Susan Crandall

August
1. The Prince of Midnight by Laura Kinsale (New Author)
2. Clarie de Lune by Christine Johnson (New Author)
3. Immortal by Gillian Shields (New Author)
4. Shade by Jeri Smith Ready
5. 13 to Life by Shannon Delany (New Author)
6. Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel (New Author)
7. The Maverick's Greek Island Mistress by Kelly Hunter (New Author)
8. Live to Tell (A Detective DD Warren Novel) by Lisa Gardner (New Author)
9. Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices Book 1) by Cassandra Clare
10. Hotly Bedded, Conveniently Wedded by Kate Hardy (New Author)
11. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
12. When Blood Calls by J.K. Beck
13. The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins (New Author)
14. Marked by Elisabeth Naughton (New Author)

September
1. Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton
2. Ghost Moon by Heather Graham
3. Haunted Honeymoon by Marta Acosta
4. Meet Me in Manhattan by Judith Arnold (New Author)
5. Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden (New Author)
6. Water Bound by Christine Feehan
7. Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts
8. Bound by Sin by Jenna Maclaine
9. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland
10. Carnal Sin by Allison Brennan
11. Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
12. Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn
13. Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn

October
1. Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands
2. The Vampire and The Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks
3. Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks
4. The Devouring by Simon Holt (New Author)
5. When Pleasure Rules by JK Beck
6. Dust to Dust by Heather Graham
7. We Hear the Dead by Dianne K Salerni (New Author)
8. Ghost Huntress: The Reason by Marley Gibson
9. Ghost Huntress: The Counseling by Marley Gibson
10. Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
11. Audrey's Door by Sarah Langan (New Author)
12. The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff (New Author)
13. Bad Girls Dont Die by Katie Alender (New Author)
14. Trance by Linda Gerber (New Author)

November
1. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins (New Author)
2. The Keepers by Heather Graham
3. Must Love Hellhounds - Anthology
4. To the Edge (Bodyguards 1) by Cindy Gerard
5. Dark and Stormy Nights - Anthology
6. The Shifters by Alexandra Sokoloff (New Author)
7. Calling the Shots by Ellen Hartman (New Author)
8. Indulgence in Death by JD Robb
9. This Time For Keeps by Jenna Mills (New Author)
10. The Wolven by Deborah LeBlanc (New Author)
11. Full Dark No Stars by Stephen King
12. To the Limit (Bodyguards 2) by Cindy Gerard
13. Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan (New Author)
14. Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin (New Author)
15. Living Nightmare (The Sentinal Wars) by Shannon K Butcher

December
1. To The Brink (Bodyguards 3) by Cindy Gerard
2. Night of the Vampires by Heather Graham
3. Baby Its Cold Outside - Anthology
4. Mockingjay (Hunger Games 3) by Suzanne Collins
5. Deadly Promises - Anthology
6. Over the Line (Bodyguards 4) by Cindy Gerard
7. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White (New Author)
8. Under the Wire (Bodyguards 5) by Cindy Gerard
9. The Perfect Liar (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
10. Into the Dark (Bodyguards 6) by Cindy Gerard
11. The Perfect Couple (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
12. Kissing Santa Claus - Anthology
13. The Perfect Murder (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
14. The Other Side - Anthology
15. Immortalis Carpe Noctem by Katie Salidas (New Author)

Total for the year: 189
Total New Authors for the New Author Challenge: 63
Total YA for the YA Reading Challenge: 55

December 2010 Books Read

December 2010 Books Read

1. To The Brink (Bodyguards 3) by Cindy Gerard
2. Night of the Vampires by Heather Graham
3. Baby Its Cold Outside - Anthology
4. Mockingjay (Hunger Games 3) by Suzanne Collins
5. Deadly Promises - Anthology
6. Over the Line (Bodyguards 4) by Cindy Gerard
7. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White (New Author)
8. Under the Wire (Bodyguards 5) by Cindy Gerard
9. The Perfect Liar (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
10. Into the Dark (Bodyguards 6) by Cindy Gerard
11. The Perfect Couple (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
12. Kissing Santa Claus - Anthology
13. The Perfect Murder (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
14. The Other Side - Anthology
15. Immortalis Carpe Noctem by Katie Salidas (New Author)

November 2010 Books Read

November 2010 Books Read

1. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins (New Author)
2. The Keepers by Heather Graham
3. Must Love Hellhounds - Anthology
4. To the Edge (Bodyguards 1) by Cindy Gerard
5. Dark and Stormy Nights - Anthology
6. The Shifters by Alexandra Sokoloff (New Author)
7. Calling the Shots by Ellen Hartman (New Author)
8. Indulgence in Death by JD Robb
9. This Time For Keeps by Jenna Mills (New Author)
10. The Wolven by Deborah LeBlanc (New Author)
11. Full Dark No Stars by Stephen King
12. To the Limit (Bodyguards 2) by Cindy Gerard
13. Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan (New Author)
14. Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin (New Author)
15. Living Nightmare (The Sentinal Wars) by Shannon K Butcher

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Rabid Reads: Wolfish Giveaway Part 1

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October 2010 Books Read

October 2010 Books Read

1. Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands
2. The Vampire and The Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks
3. Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks
4. The Devouring by Simon Holt (New Author)
5. When Pleasure Rules by JK Beck
6. Dust to Dust by Heather Graham
7. We Hear the Dead by Dianne K Salerni (New Author)
8. Ghost Huntress: The Reason by Marley Gibson
9. Ghost Huntress: The Counseling by Marley Gibson
10. Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
11. Audrey's Door by Sarah Langan (New Author)
12. The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff (New Author)
13. Bad Girls Dont Die by Katie Alender (New Author)
14. Trance by Linda Gerber (New Author)

Review - Crusade

Crusade by Nancy Holder

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I did not want to put this down. Well written, interesting, fast paced. A great start to a new series. Cant wait to find out what happens to our group of hunters next.



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Review - Paranormalcy

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Based on ARC - Really good start to a new series. Looking forward to reading more. The characters were interesting and well written. And you really cared about Evie and what happened to her.



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September 2010 Books Read

September 2010 Books Read

1. Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton
2. Ghost Moon by Heather Graham
3. Haunted Honeymoon by Marta Acosta
4. Meet Me in Manhattan by Judith Arnold (New Author)
5. Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden (New Author)
6. Water Bound by Christine Feehan
7. Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts
8. Bound by Sin by Jenna Maclaine
9. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland
10. Carnal Sin by Allison Brennan
11. Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
12. Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn
13. Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn

From the Trees: The Cool People Contest!!

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Review - Immortalis Carpe Noctem

Immortalis Carpe Noctem by Katie Salidas

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Good start to a new series. Looking forward to reading more. Really enjoy the relationship between Alyssa and Lysander as he teaches her to be a new vampire. A great history is hinted at in the vampire world and looking forward to finding out more about it. Great supporting cast of characters as well. Hopefully some of them reoccur in future stories.



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Moirae (the fates) book reviews: 123 followers giveaway!

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Trisha's Book Blog Giveaway

Trisha's Book Blog is having an awesome giveaway. Pictured are some of the prizes included in the prize box. Go here to enter by Feb 6.

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Midnight Fume: Kindness Giveaway{International}

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Good Choice Reading: Author Interview & giveaway with A.M. Robinson!

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My Soul to Steal

YOU WANT MY SOUL AND MY BOYFRIEND?

Trying to work things out with
Nash—her maybe boyfriend—is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can’t just
pretend nothing happened. But “complicated” doesn’t even begin to describe their
relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to
take Nash back.

See, Sabine isn’t just an ordinary girl. She’s a mara,
the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people’s fears—and craft
them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she
survives.

And Sabine isn’t above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to
death to get whatever—and whoever—she wants.

I DON'T THINK SO.

Official Release date: 1/4/11

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August 2010 Books Read

August 2010 Books Read

1. The Prince of Midnight by Laura Kinsale (New Author)
2. Clarie de Lune by Christine Johnson (New Author)
3. Immortal by Gillian Shields (New Author)
4. Shade by Jeri Smith Ready
5. 13 to Life by Shannon Delany (New Author)
6. Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel (New Author)
7. The Maverick's Greek Island Mistress by Kelly Hunter (New Author)
8. Live to Tell (A Detective DD Warren Novel) by Lisa Gardner (New Author)
9. Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices Book 1) by Cassandra Clare
10. Hotly Bedded, Conveniently Wedded by Kate Hardy (New Author)
11. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
12. When Blood Calls by J.K. Beck
13. The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins (New Author)
14. Marked by Elisabeth Naughton (New Author)

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July 2010 Books Read

July 2010 Books Read

1. Running Scared (The Sentinel Wars) by Shannon K Butcher
2. Gone by Lisa McMann
3. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (An Eclipse Novella) by Stephenie Meyer
4. Dead in the Family (A Sookie Stackhouse Novel) by Charlaine Harris
5. Undead Much by Stacey Jay
6. Ghost Shadow by Heather Graham
7. Show No Mercy and Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard (New Author)
8. The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2 Anthology - Trisha Telep, editor
9. Whisper No Lies by Cindy Gerard
10. The Search by Nora Roberts
11. Feel the Heat by Cindy Gerard
12. Risk No Secrets by Cindy Gerard
13. Private by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
14. Forever My Love (Includes Solitary Soldier by Debra Webb) by Heather Graham
15. Trust Me (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak (New Author)
16. Stop Me (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
17. Watch Me (The Last Stand) by Brenda Novak
18. Ghost Night by Heather Graham
19. Pitch Black by Susan Crandall
20. Seeing Red by Susan Crandall

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Miss Page-Turner's City of Books: Holiday Giveaway

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