Jennifer L Armentrout Summer Blog Tour

Hey everyone! *waves*

I'd like to thank the lovely Kayleigh over at K-Books for hosting this awesome tour.

I should have written this post weeks ago but I haven't really been up to it. So here we go!

I am truly obsessed with Jennifer's books, there is no other way to describe it. I am head over heels in love with her writing. You can't help but adore the characters she creates and the worlds she introduces us to. I am currently reading Onyx (What took me so long, right? Unfortunately being unemployed also leaves me broke so books only get purchased when my family is sick of hearing I have no books to read!) As soon as my Nook is charged up again, I am going to finish it. I'm VERY glad that Opal comes out in December because I don't think I could wait much longer.

A couple of months ago I received some wonderful ARCs from the lovely Kate over at Spencer Hill Press. She sent me a copy of Cursed and Deity and then a few days later I received a lone copy of Deity which I had won on her blog. You know what that means, right? GIVEAWAY time!! 

If you would like to receive an ARC of Deity all you have to do is post a comment below and tell me who your favorite character is in any of JLA's books. If you haven't read any of her books (shame on you), tell me which book you would like to read. I will choose a winner with the help of Random.org on October 1st. US only due to shipping costs, sorry international followers.Please note: I will be attending a signing on November 6th, if the winner wants to wait, I will gladly get your copy of Deity signed!!

You can check out my spoiler-free review of Deity here. 

I didn't include it because sometimes people are tempted to read even if they don't want to.

If you want to stalk the lovely Jennifer L Armentrout, you may do so in the following ways:

Blog

Twitter

Facebook

REVIEW: "Joe" by H.D. Gordon

Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
From the author of the Alexa Montgomery Saga, comes a book that will take you into the mind of a geniune pyschopath, the lives of six ordinary people, and the world of a very special girl named Joe.

Joe is seemingly an ordinary college student. She works, studies and reads. But in between these activities Joe has a gift that promises to add a dose of color to her life at any given moment. Joe sees things before they happen. Bad things, and the worst thing she has ever faced is just around the corner. Someone is planning a massacre at the college university that Joe attends, and the only person with a hope of stopping the pyschopath is her.

Oh, the beauty of foresight. More like a curse. Joe has four days to figure out the mystery, make plans to take down the pyscho, and save the lives of people. People like you and me. Ordinary people.

BLOG TOUR: "The Magician of Wall Street" by Minta Hall Guest Post and Giveaway

Today I want to welcome the lovely Minta Hall to my blog for a guest post about how to create a great romance. Her book "The Magician of Wall Street" was just released from Entangled Publishing on April 23rd and I cannot wait to read it!!!
Here is the excerpt:

Oliver Pendragon's days as the Magician of Wall Street are legendary. When he finds a way to get everything he's ever wanted—including Abby Daltry—of course he can't refuse, even though there will be hell to pay if ever Abby found out. But when he discovers his old business partner is out for Abby's blood, Oliver will do anything to protect her…and win her heart.

New Age bookstore owner Abby is perfectly happy with her life the way it is—the independence, the quirky clientele, and even the occasional tarot card reading—are all part of the charm. But when the cards reveal Oliver is back and bringing danger along with him, she refuses to heed the warning for another chance with the only man she'd ever loved.

As shots fly, the Magician will have to perform his best trick ever if he hopes to keep Abby safe and by his side forever.

Click "read more" to see her post and to enter a giveaway to receive an ebook copy of "The Magician of Wall Street" courtesy of Entangled Publishing!!

BLOG TOUR: Review and Giveaway "Sweet Blood of Mine" by John Corwin

I am so happy to be a part of this blog tour!!! This was such a great book, I am glad I get to share it with all of you. Keep reading for my review, more information on the tour, and a chance to win a paperback copy of Sweet Blood of Mine!! Enjoy!


Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
From Mega Nerd to Super Stud.

Justin Case and women do not mix. Man boobs, a love of Kings and Castles, and being tight with the "nerd" crowd certainly don't win him any points either. After rescuing Katie, his crush, it turns out she might not be the girl he thought she was, while Elyssa, the school's Goth Girl, turns out to be more. Can high school get any more confusing?

Determined to improve himself, he joins a gym and meets a sexy girl that just oozes a "come hither, Justin" vibe. Until she attacks him in the parking lot, and Justin realizes she's no ordinary girl but a being with supernatural speed and strength. After a narrow escape and an excruciating migraine headache, he wakes up with supernatural abilities all his own: speed, strength, and the ability to seduce every woman he sees.

While that might sound like the perfect combo for any hormonal teen, Justin is a hopeless romantic who wants his first time to be special. Is that too much to ask for? But he doesn't know what he is or how to stop his carnal urges. One thing is clear: If he doesn't find answers there are other more sinister supernaturals who would like nothing better than to make him their eternal plaything and do far worse than kill him.

My Thoughts: 
What a pleasant surprise. I'll be honest here, I almost gave up on this book. About a third of the way through the book, I just didn't feel like reading any more. I thought it was a little slow and had a lot of unnecessary things going on.

The reason I finished it is because I am a part of the blog tour and let me say this, I am glad I did. About half way through it really picked up and I was completely sucked in. It turned out to be far better than my expectations and was quite different than what I am used to reading.


I was literally laughing for most of this book. It is THAT funny. John has a knack for humor and it was laugh out loud hysterical. Justin is such a great character and he has clearly spent too much time playing Kings and Castles. Another thing I really enjoyed about SBoM is that it depicts high school very well. We get to see just how cliques mingle (or don't!) and it's really quite similar to "real life".


While reading, you may think this book is predictable (and some parts are) but overall there are enough twists that it will keep you guessing. This is definitely worth checking out!

4 out of 5 stars!

  

BLOG TOUR: Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn Author Interview and Giveaway!

I have the AMAZING honor of hosting a stop on J. Lynn's Tempting the Best Man blog tour today! A huge thank you to Danielle over at Entangled Publishing for letting me be a part of this. If you haven't had the chance to read this book, I suggest you pick it up ASAP.

Blurb from Goodreads.com:

Madison Daniels has worshipped her brother's best friend since they were kids. Everyone thinks she and Chase Gamble would make the perfect couple, but there are two major flaws in their logic. 1) Chase has sworn off relationships of any kind, and 2) after blurring the line between friends and lovers for one night four years ago, they can't stop bickering.

Forced together for her brother's wedding getaway, Chase and Madison decide to call a truce for the happy couple. Except all bets are off when they're forced to shack up in a tacky 70’s honeymoon suite and survive a multitude of "accidents" as the family tries to prove their "spark" can be used than for more than fighting. That is, if they don't strangle each other first…

I bet you want to read it now, huh? I don't blame you. If you need more incentive, check out my review here. And if that's STILL not enough, read this interview with the wonderful J. Lynn.

SPRING FROST Blog Tour: Random Ramblings from Rose!

Hi everyone!! Welcome to my stop on the Spring Frost blog tour! You can follow the blog tour here and at the end of the tour, you can enter to win a signed copy of Spring Frost (Frost #7) by Kailin Gow! Today we're going to be talking with Rose from both the Frost Series and The Fairy Rose Chronicles!

Release Date: April 9, 2012

Random Ramblings from Rose

Rose is a Summer fairy from the Fairy Rose Chronicles (Part of the Frost Series), and from the Bitter Frost Series. She started out as a Harvester fairy apprentice, but eventually became an alchemist, thanks to her friend and love interest Alistair, the heir to the neutral territory of Autumn Springs.  

1. What is the Fairy Rose Chronicles?

Rose:  It is a series of books  about Feyland, from a young Summer fey’s perspective – me!  But it’s me at 12/13 years old when I had to go through apprenticeship.  For me, it was either become a harvester fairy like my friends or a knight like my brother Rodney or an alchemist, which is what I really wanted.  The Fairy Rose Chronicles is more fairy tale and fantasy because it’s written during the early 2000s and had more of that, rather than the dark urban fantasy associated with fey books later on.  Bitter Frost is the series that takes place 5 years after the Fairy Rose Chronicles, and is because a human girl from Oregon, her name is Breena, is found and returned back to Feyland.  Little does she know, she is the lost heir to Feyland.

2.  What is your role in the Frost Series?

Rose:   Rodney is with Shasta, the Winter Princess, and because of his association with Breena, she asked me to become an alchemist at her Summer Palace.  It turns out she and I have a few things in common, too (Frost Fire and Spring Frost reveals this). 

3. What is a Harvester fairy?

Rose:   The ones in charge of planting and growing  food for all of Feyland.  Harvester fey tend to be closer to nature, and we have an ability to communicate and sense things with animals and animal-like creatures of the fey.

4. Do you have a love interest in the series?

Rose:  Yes – Alistair from the Autumn Springs and I met when he visited the Summer Kingdom for his Alchemists apprenticeship (The Fairy Rose is the book that shows all this), and we really hit it off.  He’s a very swoon-worthy guy, not just his looks, but with the way he makes me feel like I’m the center of his universe.  But in the Bitter Frost Series, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other, and I have pretty much given up hope of a real relationship with him because of what his uncle wants for him. Alistair is to become the heir of the Autumn Springs, and I’m not royalty.  But there’s another guy I really like, whose presence always makes me blush.  All the women in Feyland have a crush on him, but he has eyes only for one woman…

Ah… it’s complicated.

5. In Spring Frost, you play a big role.  What happens in Spring Frost, the 7th Book in the Bitter Frost Series of the Frost Series?

Rose:  After finding out about my destiny in Frost Fire (Book 6), it turns out Breena and I share a common bond. We need each other to defeat the evil that invades Feyland.

6. Thank you Rose, anymore random things you want to add?

Rose:  Yes, the Book of Faeyore plays a significant role in Spring Frost, too.  Breena needs it like she needs me.  Spring Frost has a lot of reveals.  It’s one of my favorite books in the series.


Purchase the entire series for your Kindle below!