Winter Romance Review! Kelly and Kimberly review A Vampire’s Christmas Carol by Cynthia Eden

TITLE: A Vampire’s Christmas Carol
CHARACTERS: Ben Prescott & Simone Laurent
AUTHOR: Cynthia Eden
PUBLICATION DATE: November 11, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
This holiday season has bite.

Ben Prescott hates Christmas—he’s a vampire, and to him, there’s certainly nothing jolly about the holiday season. While the humans are running around being merry, he’s hunting in the shadows. Ben plans to spend the holidays his way…by stalking deadly prey.

But fate has other plans for Ben.

Three visitors are coming Ben’s way…A demon who will force Ben to face his past, a ghost who will show Ben the present he could have, and a shifter who will reveal the darkness that waits in Ben’s future. Unless Ben can change his ways, he may just turn into a real monster, one who can’t be saved by anyone or anything.

‘Tis the season…to be undead.

Ben’s redemption rests in the hands of the one woman he loved and lost—Simone Laurent. If Ben is going to have a chance at being more than just the beast in the darkness, he has to prove himself to the lovely Simone. A very hard task, considering that, once upon a Christmas Eve, Simone died in Ben’s arms…

Warning: This book features one very tortured vampire, a sexy ghost from his past, and hot scenes designed to melt the winter snow. Plenty of action, adult situations, and steamy times are ahead. Happy holidays!

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4 HEARTS One night 3 visitors and one chance to change his life forever, but will he take it? Or will he forever be in the darkness.

This was a quick novella. I liked the twist the Cynthia put on a classic Christmas story. And since we all know the story and this is a novella I won’t give you to much. Except that Simone is willing to do anything to save the vampire that she loves. But will Ben be able to do what is need in order to save Simone a second time? Guess you need to pick up a copy of A Vampire’s Christmas carol and find out.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4 HEARTS This is a short novella of only about 60 pages but it is complete and very interesting. Obviously I won’t say much because the story is so short I do not want to give anything away but I found myself engrossed in the short read. The characters are interesting and the backstory is really thorough. Great holiday read if you enjoy the paranormal genre.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

December 20, 2013December 16, 2013

Spotlight feature & excerpt of Dragon Awakened by Jamie Rush + Tour Wide Giveaway

DRAGON AWAKENED

by Jaime Rush

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December 17, 2013

Ruby Salazaar wants answers . . . and revenge. Her uncle has just been murdered before her eyes and the name he utters with his final breath – Cyntag – leads Ruby into a world beyond her wildest imaginings. She soon learns that the dark, sexy Cyntag Valeron knows more about her than she does herself.

Ruby changed Cyn’s life before she even knew who he was. Now she charges into his life, a beautiful woman full of fire and questions. Cyn knew this day would come, yet he couldn’t foresee the danger – and desires – Ruby would bring with her. He can teach her how to harness her newly awakened powers. But there is one force neither of them can control . . .

Excerpt:

Cyntag slowly waved his hand in front of her face, his eyes staring straight into hers between his long fingers. “Crescents can identify one another by our eyes. Some are icy glitter, some swirling mist, and others burning embers.”

Her heart hitched. Hadn’t she seen a glow in his eyes?

He lowered his hand. “Moncrief cast an illusion spell to hide the magick in your eyes. You looked like a Mundane, a regular human. Now that he’s gone, the spell is wearing off. Soon it will be obvious to every Crescent who sees you.”

She walked over to a gilt-framed mirror on the side wall and stared at herself. No glow. He was full of it. “I don’t see anything like what you described.”

“Because you cannot see.” He came up behind her. “You have not been Awakened. Crescents are initiated in a ceremony at thirteen, when their powers begin to appear. It’s similar to those of many native tribes to celebrate a coming of age. But much more comes with being an Awakened Crescent.”

Thirteen. She remembered a gnawing hunger deep in her belly and vivid dreams filled with colors and longing and…dragons.

Cyntag brushed her bangs from her forehead, his thumb grazing the skin near her burn. “The orb did this?” She nodded, and anger shimmered over his face. “Unacceptable.”

“I thought so.”

He’d said it as though the attack on her was a personal affront to him. Like he owns you.

“Right now you’re like a baby chick fallen prematurely from the nest, without feathers developed enough to fly from danger or any way to fight enemies. Unable to even see them. You might get a glimpse now and then, but that won’t be enough.”

“You’re saying I have powers?” Could her disbelief be more clear? “Can I make one of those orb-lightning-bolt things?”

Another twitch of a smile. “Sorry, no. However, you are much more magnificent than mere magick.”

“I’m magnificent. Yeah.” She couldn’t help but glance down at herself. “Fine, how do I get…what’d you call it? Awakened?” Let’s play along.

“Considering the circumstances, only I can awaken your powers.”

Did his arrogance know no bounds? Dumb question, Ruby. “What do I have to give you for that?”

“You assume there’s a price?”

“There’s always a price.” She could see that he had one too.

He stepped closer, again breaching boundaries. She wouldn’t move away. If only she didn’t have to look up at him. Even being five-foot-eight, he was way taller. His heat reached out, beckoning her. She stiffened her stance. The dragon tattoo eyed her, but no, she did not see it move.

He waited until she drew her gaze back to his face. “The price is that once you see, you can never go back to being blind. Once you know, you can never forget. Once you experience your true nature, you can never ignore it.”

“Ignore what?”

He released a breath. “We’d better start with the small stuff.”

A little about Jamie:

Things that go bump in the night have always fascinated Jaime Rush. Sometimes those things are human; other times, not so much. Now she has twisted them all together in the Hidden, a trilogy about humans with the essence of gods who walk the knife’s edge between the glamour of Miami and a place filled with dark magick and dangerous beauty.
Jaime is the author of the Offspring series and also writes under the name Tina Wainscott. She is the bestselling author of eighteen romance novels. She lives in Southwest Florida with her husband, daughter, and cat.

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December 20, 2013December 3, 2013

Kelly reviews Fashionably Dead by Robyn Peterman

TITLE: Fashionable Dead
SERIES #: Hot Damned #1
CHARACTER: Ethan & Astrid
AUTHOR: Robyn Peterman
PUBLICATION DATE: September 2, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Vampyres don’t exist. They absolutely do not exist.

At least I didn’t think they did ‘til I tried to quit smoking and ended up Undead. Who in the hell did I screw over in a former life that my getting healthy equates with dead?

Now I’m a Vampyre. Yes, we exist whether we want to or not. However, I have to admit, the perks aren’t bad. My girls no longer jiggle, my ass is higher than a kite and the latest Prada keeps finding its way to my wardrobe. On the downside, I’m stuck with an obscenely profane Guardian Angel who looks like Oprah and a Fairy Fighting Coach who’s teaching me to annihilate like the Terminator.

To complicate matters, my libido has increased to Vampyric proportions and my attraction to a hotter than Satan’s underpants killer rogue Vampyre is not only dangerous . . . it’s possibly deadly. For real dead. Permanent death isn’t on my agenda. Avoiding him is my only option. Of course, since he thinks I’m his, it’s easier said than done. Like THAT’S not enough to deal with, all the other Vampyres think I’m some sort of Chosen One.

Holy Hell, if I’m in charge of saving an entire race of blood suckers, the Undead are in for one hell of a ride.

REVIEW:
All Astrid wanted to do was quit smoking. That didn’t work out so great, she got a little more than she bargained for. Because waking up dead or undead really has a way of messing up a girls life.

I loved this book. I loved all of the characters in this book. And I love Robyn’s wittiness and sass that she puts into each of her characters. Loved Ethan & Astrid are like chips and guacamole. While yummy separately they are to die for good together. And the baby demons Oh my goodness they are funny!! Seriously I love Robyn’s work and can not wait to see what happens next with Ethan & Astrid. The future of these two will be a crazy fun journey that is for sure.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

December 20, 2013December 3, 2013

Kelly & Kimberly review How To Run With A Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

TITLE: How to Run with a Naked Werewolf
SERIES #: Naked Werewolf #3
CHARACTERS: Caleb Graham & Anna Moder
AUTHOR: Molly Harper
PUBLICATION DATE: December 31, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Caleb Graham is a werewolf by nature, a tracker by profession. He uses his “extra gifts” to find people, and not always in the most legal or ethical manner. He doesn’t care what they’ve done, or who wants them found, as long as his considerable fee is paid. He likes his life simple and uncomplicated.

Anna Moder, former physician to Caleb’s pack, happens across Caleb during a particularly violent “negotiation” that has left him bloodied and unconscious. She helps him, despite the fact that he’s cost her a car, so he insists that she stay with him on the road for a while. As they grow closer, Anna looks past the gruff exterior and and the questionable job to thoroughly decent werewolf underneath.

Anna – who is careful to edit her involvement with Caleb’s pack from their conversations – doesn’t talk about why a nice girl wants to live in the middle of frozen nowhere, but she’s obviously on the run from something. When Anna’s past collides with Caleb’s current assignment from one of his sleazier contacts, Caleb finally has to make a choice—protect his job…or his potential mate?

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 HEARTS Anna Moder is a girl on the run. Running from a past that always seems to catch up with her. If she could just catch a break. Finally be able to settle down, set roots and not live in fear. But that is not going to happen, not when her ex is still out there looking for her.

Caleb is a man who does his job well, very well. As a bounty hunter he really doesn’t care why or who he is hunting as long as there is a pay check at the end of the job.

But what happens when you find out your latest assignment might be your mate? Guess you will have to read to find out.

Love, love, love everything that Molly Harper writes. I am really hoping that this is not the last book in the Naked Werewolf series. I really hope that we will get to visit the pack again really really soon.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4 HEARTS This is the first I have ever read Molly Harper and I have to say she actually made me chuckle out loud a couple of times. This is the third in a series but trust me you do not need to read the other books at all. Yes there are a couple of lines that make you realize you missed other characters backstory but it is not something that makes a difference to this story.

Anna is a strong and yet insecure woman. She has overcome a lot and yet her past is always right there in front of her with everything she does. She has been running a long time and really is just plain tired. But you can feel her strength through the pages and you just want to cheer her on. Caleb is an interesting character as well. While he was not the alpha wolf I expected him to be written as I was pleasantly surprised to find him just a “regular” werewolf….is there such a thing? He wasn’t alpha, he wasn’t beta, he was just himself. And I liked that about him. Is he my newest “book boyfriend”? Nope. But he is the type of guy you want to be friends with and would love to set your best friend up with.

This might be my first Harper book but it will not be my last. Her writing is fun and entertaining.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

December 20, 2013December 16, 2013

Jennifer Fusco host of BlogTalkRadio is interviewing Molly Harper

Today, 12/20/13, at 11am EST, Molly will be on air with Jennifer talking about her books and romance. Check out the Event on the Authors On The Air site, and join in for this awesome Event.

To start things off, Romance on the Air is proud to be hosting the wonderful Molly Harper 12/20/13, and Books-n-Kisses and LITERAL ADDICTION are happy to be helping to spread the word.

When Molly Harper was eight years old, she set up a “writing office” in her parents’ living room, complete with an old manual typewriter and a toy phone. And she (very slowly) pecked out the story of her third-grade class taking a trip around the world and losing a kid in each city. She had a dark sense of humor even then.

When Molly was considerably older, she headed for Western Kentucky University, where she majored in print journalism. After graduation, she landed a job with The Paducah Sun and married her high school sweetheart, David, a local police officer. After six years at the newspaper, Molly took a more family-friendly secretarial position at a local church office.

Her husband worked nights and Molly was alone with their small child in the “The Apartment of Lost Souls.” A big fan of vampire movies and TV shows, she decided to write a vampire romance novel. Molly created Jane Jameson, a bit of an accidental loser. Jane is single, almost 30, and a librarian working in Half-Moon Hollow, Ky. She has become a permanent fixture on her Mama’s prayer list. And despite the fact that she’s pretty good at her job, she just got canned so her boss could replace her with someone who occasionally starts workplace fires. Jane drowns her sorrows at the local faux nostalgia-themed sports bar. On her way home, she’s mistaken for a deer and shot by a drunk hunter. And then she wakes up as a vampire. The three-book JANE JAMESON series–which includes Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs, Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men and Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever—was released in 2009. A fourth and final installment, Nice Girls Don’t Bite Their Neighbors, was released in 2012.

Molly continues stories in the Jane Jameson universe through her HALF-MOON HOLLOW series, Driving Mr. Dead, The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires, Undead Sublet, and A Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses. Undead Sublet is a short story in The Undead in My Bed anthology. A Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses was released in June 2013.

A special FREE audio holiday novella, I’m Dreaming of an Undead Christmas is available now from Audible (so be sure to get your copy today!).

Molly has been updating her popular NAKED WEREWOLF romance series in 2013. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf was originally released in February 2011, quickly followed by The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf. A third installment, How to Run With a Naked Werewolf, will be released on 12/31/13.

Molly also launched her first-ever contemporary romance series, BLUEGRASS, with My Bluegrass Baby in December 2012. Rhythm and Bluegrass was subsequently released in October 2013.

Molly’s books are published by Pocket Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. They are available in print, as e-books and audio books at major book stores and on Amazon. Molly is a native of Kentucky. She lives in Paducah with her husband and children.

You can keep up with Molly online at her Website, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on GoodReads.

For those of you new to Molly’s work, we highly suggest that you check out her entire backlist, but for today, we’re going to spotlight her NAKED WEREWOLF series and its upcoming release.

*****

How to Flirt With a Naked Werewolf

NAKED WEREWOLF Book #1

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Northern Exposure

Even in Grundy, Alaska, it’s unusual to find a naked guy with a bear trap clamped to his ankle on your porch. But when said guy turns into a wolf, recent southern transplant Mo Wenstein has no difficulty identifying the problem. Her surly neighbor Cooper Graham, who has been openly critical of Mo’s ability to adapt to life in Alaska, has trouble of his own. Werewolf trouble.

For Cooper, an Alpha in self-imposed exile from his dysfunctional pack, it’s love at first sniff when it comes to Mo. But Cooper has an even more pressing concern on his mind. Several people around Grundy have been the victims of wolf attacks, and since Cooper has no memory of what he gets up to while in werewolf form, he’s worried that he might be the violent canine in question.

If a wolf cries wolf, it makes sense to listen, yet Mo is convinced that Cooper is not the culprit. Except if he’s not responsible, then who is? And when a werewolf falls head over haunches in love with you, what are you supposed to do anyway? The rules of dating just got a whole lot more complicated. . .

*****

The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf

NAKED WEREWOLF Book #2

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Generations of werewolves have been secretly residing in a secluded valley a stone’s throw from Grundy, Alaska. So when a snooping Outsider comes to Grundy to investigate rumors of lycanthropic shenanigans in the area, the valley’s pack alpha, Maggie Graham, resolves to chase him away, even if doing so takes a quick bite on the butt.

What a pity that researcher Nick Thatcher turns out to be so drool-worthy, and that his kisses make Maggie want to sit up and beg. Maggie just can’t seem to convince Nick to leave . . . and even worse, she can’t convince herself to stay away from him. Cross-species dating is problem enough for a harried alpha female, but on top of that, a rival group of werewolves is trying to move into the valley. With interpack war threatening, Maggie can’t afford to be distracted.

Combining romance and a career can be tough for anyone; for a werewolf in love with a human, it may be disastrous. . . .

*****

How To Run With a Naked Werewolf

NAKED WEREWOLF Book #3

COMING 12/31/13!!

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Caleb Graham is a werewolf by nature, a tracker by profession. He uses his “extra gifts” to find people, and not always in the most legal or ethical manner. He doesn’t care what they’ve done, or who wants them found, as long as his considerable fee is paid. He likes his life simple and uncomplicated.

Don’t forget to check out Books-n-Kisses & LITERAL ADDICTION‘s How to Run With A Naked Werewolf giveaways

December 19, 2013December 16, 2013

BlogTalk Radio with Molly Harper!!! Mark your calendars 12.20.13

Hello everyone! We’re thrilled to introduce an amazing new venue for all Romance Lovers, as well as promote for a wonderful Romance author today!

Readers of all subgenres of romance, including paranormal and romantic suspense, love to hear from their favorite authors. So… Jennifer Fusco of Market or Die has launched “Romance is on the Air” as part of the BlogTalk Radio Authors on the Air line-up, where every week, she will have a romance author as a guest, asking them questions and chatting about their books.

You can keep up with all of the Events on the Facebook Page for the venue, and keep an eye out for the Facebook Events that are floating around as well.

To start things off, Romance on the Air is proud to be hosting the wonderful Molly Harper 12/20/13, and Books-n-Kisses and LITERAL ADDICTION are happy to be helping to spread the word.

A special FREE audio holiday novella, I’m Dreaming of an Undead Christmas is available now from Audible (so be sure to get your copy today!).

Molly also launched her first-ever contemporary romance series, BLUEGRASS, with My Bluegrass Baby in December 2012. Rhythm and Bluegrass was subsequently released in October 2013.

You can keep up with Molly online at her Website, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on GoodReads.

For those of you new to Molly’s work, we highly suggest that you check out her entire backlist, but for today, we’re going to spotlight her NAKED WEREWOLF series and its upcoming release.

*****

How to Flirt With a Naked Werewolf

NAKED WEREWOLF Book #1

Add to your GoodReads Shelf

Buy from Amazon / B&N / BAM / Audible

Northern Exposure

*****

The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf

NAKED WEREWOLF Book #2

Add to your GoodReads Shelf

Buy from Amazon / B&N / BAM

Combining romance and a career can be tough for anyone; for a werewolf in love with a human, it may be disastrous. . . .

*****

How To Run With a Naked Werewolf

NAKED WEREWOLF Book #3

COMING 12/31/13!!

Add to your GoodReads Shelf

Pre-Order from Amazon / B&N / BAM

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They sound fantastic, don’t they!!? Make sure to add them to your TBR and check them out from your favorite Bookseller.

For the rest of today though, we’re here to give you the details about the radio show that Molly is doing with Jennifer on Romance Is On The Air.

Tomorrow, 12/20/13, at 11am EST, Molly will be on air with Jennifer talking about her books and romance. Check out the Event on the Authors On The Air site, and join in for this awesome Event.

CONTEST:

But wait, there’s more! In celebration of this wonderful Event, Molly and Jennifer are offering up some wonderful prizes, and Books-n-Kisses and LITERAL ADDICTION get to give them away! J

1 lucky winner from Books-n-Kisses will receive a Starbucks Giftcard and Molly’s new release.

A lucky winner from LITERAL ADDICTION will get an Amazon Giftcard and Molly’s new release.

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December 17, 2013December 16, 2013

Spotlight Feature & Exceprt of REAVER by Larissa Ione + Tour Wide giveaway

REAVER

by Larissa Ione

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December 17, 2013; Grand Central Publishing Mass Market; $8.00; 978-1-4555-2697-0

Reaver is an angel with a past, a record, and a less-than-heavenly attitude. Powerful enough to fight alongside the fiercest battle angels-and crazy enough to risk his wings on a one-way mission to hell-he’s agreed to go where no angel has ever gone before . . . to steal the most seductive and dangerous prize of Satan himself.

Harvester is one of the Fallen, a once-heroic angel who sacrificed her wings to work as an undercover agent in hell. But now her cover has been blown, and she’s doomed to an eternity of agonizing torture. Even if Reaver can snatch her away from Satan’s lair, even if they can fight their way out of the underworld’s darkest depths, there is one thing Harvester can never escape-her newfound thirst for an angel’s blood. . .

Don’t miss Kelly’s review of Reaver HERE

Excerpt:

“R-Reaver?”

Reaver held Harvester’s frail body tight against his as he navigated the final steps of a winding ledge that dropped them into a world of weird. “It’s me. It’s okay. We’re safe.”

Relatively safe, anyway. Relative meaning that they weren’t dead. Yet. He just hoped the same could be said for Tavin, Matt, and Calder. When he’d left them to sneak into Satan’s realm, they’d been engaged in a battle they’d initiated as a diversion. It had been a risky move, and Reaver could only pray they’d make it to the rendezvous point.

A hunter’s horn sounded in the distance and was answered by another, closer horn signal. Satan’s minions hadn’t gained ground, but they were spreading out. Damn.

He scanned the landscape of thorny plants, hills of blackened earth and trees, and twisted, abandoned structures. Nothing moved.

He looked down at Harvester, and as before when he first saw her hanging over a pit of acid, he felt sick to his stomach. He didn’t like Harvester even though he was grateful for the things she’d done, but she didn’t deserve this; her naked body too thin and mottled with bruises and ligature marks, her once silken black hair tangled and dull, and worst of all, missing her gorgeous green eyes.

Under ideal circumstances, an angel could heal from even the most heinous injuries within hours. But these were far from ideal circumstances, and Harvester’s source of power, her wings, had been severed. Without wings or medical assistance, it could take weeks, even months, for an angel’s body to fully heal.

“I can’t risk healing you more than I did,” he said. “My power isn’t reliable right now, and I could do more harm than good.”

“Reaver,” she croaked, as if he hadn’t spoken. “Why…how…”

“Shh.” He tucked her face into his chest, quieting her. “We’re going to meet up with some friends, and then I’ll answer all your questions.”

Reaver and the assassins had worked out a plan A and a plan B. Plan A had been shot to hell when iron gates had prevented Reaver from getting out of Satan’s realm to the south, where his companions would have been waiting. Now, with demons in pursuit, they were on their way to plan B. Hopefully Tav, Matt, and Calder had realized quickly that Reaver’s escape route had gone bad.

Inhaling the stench of rotten vegetation that permeated this section of Sheoul, he started away from the skeletons of some burned-out buildings and toward a mountain range as expansive as the Rockies. He moved swiftly, outrunning the sounds of pursuit and pausing once to blast a group of imps with a ball of lightning. The sphere struck the leader, and from there sent electrical strikes at each of the surrounding imps, frying them all in a handy eight-for-one.

Harvester slept in his arms, barely stirring when he stopped to listen for anyone following them. By the time they neared the plan B meeting site, Reaver was sure they’d lost the demons—temporarily. Reaver wasn’t naive enough to think they were off the hook. The demons chasing them were only the first wave, the security detail unlucky enough to be guarding the dungeon Harvester was kept in.

Once Satan got wind of this, if he hadn’t already, Reaver and Harvester were going to have legions of minions on their heels.

A little about Larissa:

A former meteorologist and EMT, Air Force veteran Larissa Ione now gets her daily dose of excitement from vampires, werewolves, demons, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. She lives in wintery Wisconsin with her U.S. Coast Guard husband, her teenage son, a rescue cat, and her hellhound, a King Shepherd named Hexe.

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December 17, 2013December 16, 2013

Kelly & Kimberly review Reaver by Larissa Ione

TITLE: Reaver
SERIES #: Demonica #10/Lords of Deliverance #5
CHARACTERS: Reaver & Harvester
AUTHOR: Larissa Ione
PUBLICATION DATE: Dec 17, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
WARRIOR OF HEAVEN

Reaver is an angel with a past, a record, and a less-than-heavenly attitude. Powerful enough to fight alongside the fiercest battle angels-and crazy enough to risk his wings on a one-way mission to hell-he’s agreed to go where no angel has ever gone before…to steal the most seductive and dangerous prize of Satan himself.

ANGEL OF HELL

Harvester is one of the Fallen, a once-heroic angel who sacrificed her wings to work as an undercover agent in hell. But now her cover has been blown, and she’s been doomed to an eternity of agonizing torture. Even if Reaver can snatch her away from Satan’s lair, even if they can fight their way out of the underworld’s darkest depths, there is one thing Harvester can never escape-her newfound thirst for an angel’s blood.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 HEARTS Another great books by Larissa. I am so in love with the Demonica/Lords of Deliverance series it is not funny. I am really sad that it will be ending soon (I think only one more book :’( ), but back to Reaver. But a disclaimer first: If you have not read the first nine books in this series you really need to stop right here and start from book one. While I think you can read Reaver, I would not recommend it. There is so much that happens in the prior books that you might be lost. So that being said here is my review.

I love this angel even if he is at times an ass. But he is a good guy and wants what is best for the people around him. And Reaver is not afraid to break the rules to do so. And he sure breaks a few rules in this book Harvester, so many readers hate her. Have hated her. And hate that she is Reavers chosen one. But I have been a Harvester fan from day one. I love this Fallen Angel. She is really a good person put into a horrible situation.
Reaver & Harvester are great together. They both have learned over the years to not trust, to not lean on people, to not expect that things will go right. But to get out of Hell alive they are going to have to rely on each other, which might be hard to do since they seem to hate each other. But there is a super fine line between love and hate. And what happens when one of them takes a leap of fate and crosses that line?
Will the find that the other is waiting with open arms or will the find the sharp point of a sword in their heart?
Guess you will have to wait and see.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
There is none better than Larissa Ione to have you instantly pulled into her world by page one. And while her world is filled with demons, Angels and Satan himself you still enjoy the trip.

I have been waiting for Reaver’s story for a while now and was not disappointed. There was never a doubt who Reaver should be. I mean who better than Harvester? Their story has been on going which means I would suggest you not read this as a stand alone. But then who would want to? Ione’s books are a joy a reader has never known before.

Reaver is a interesting mix of angel and ass. Yes you read that right. He can be such a jerk but something about him makes the reader fall for him. And Harvester… Well she is bad ass and yet you gotta love her.

Trust me you will never regret picking up a Ione novel.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

December 16, 2013December 3, 2013

Kelly reviews Archangel’s Legion by Nalini Singh

TITLE: Archangel’s Legion
SERIES #: Guild Hunter #6
CHARACTERS: Raphael & Elena
AUTHOR: Nalini Singh
NARRATOR: Justine Eyre
PUBLICATION DATE: October 29, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Angels are falling from the sky in New York, struck down by a vicious, unknown force.Vampires are dying impossibly of disease.Guild hunter Elena Deveraux and the Archangel Raphael must discover the source of the wave of death before it engulfs their city and their people, leaving New York in ruin and Raphael’s Tower under siege by enemy archangels.Yet even as they fight desperately to save the city, an even darker force is stirring, its chill eyes trained on New York . . . and on Raphael.

REVIEW:
5+ HEARTS Sometime you get to the last chapter of a book and think “Should I keep reading/listening or do I want one more minute, hour, day, or week?”. That is how I felt with Archangel’s Legion. It was like saying goodbye to a good friend that you know you won’t see for a whole year. I am so in love with Nalini’s Guild Hunter’s series I hope that she never stops writing. I serious love everything about this book. Raphael & Elena are just beyond awesome together. Raphael’s 7 are just flat out amazing. I so can’t wait for Nalini to write Illium’s book, I so love Bluebell!!!
I had the great honor to listen to this. I have listened to all of the Guild Hunter books on audio and total love Justine Eyre. I really enjoyed how many voices she is able to do with each being so distinct. You always know who is talking without her telling you. I am beyond excited to see what Nalini has in store for us next and very excited for Justine to tell me the story.
If you are new to Nalini’s Guild Hunter series. You have to start with book 1 there is no wiggle room on this one. All the books are so interwoven that you would be lost with out the history of each book. If you love audio books I would highly suggest giving the Guild Hunter series a spin.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Tantor Media, NetGalley and Penguin Group in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

December 16, 2013December 15, 2013

Kimberly reviews Snow White and The Vampire by Marina Myles

TITLE: Snow White and The Vampire
SERIES #: Cursed Princess #2
CHARACTERS: Alba & Dimitri
AUTHOR: Marina Myles
PUBLICATION DATE: 12/19/13
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Fog And Fascination

Alba Spencer thought her past in Romania and the dark magic that haunted it was behind her forever. She is one of the first female barristers now, safe in London. But London has its dark side, too. A man called the Ripper stalks the midnight streets. There are rumors that her hated stepmother has found her again, suggestions that the nightmares of her childhood are returning. And with them appears the cursed Gypsy boy she once loved, grown into a man more seductive and more terrifying than she ever could have dreamed…

Dimitri Grigorescu has become a surgeon, a gentleman—and a vampire. The lusts that drive his body are scarcely under control, and even he does not truly know what he is capable of. To fight evil and confusion, Alba must rely only on her wits—and a desire that overwhelms her doubts…

REVIEW:
2.5 HEARTS Hmmm well lets see. This is an interesting story with a very big twist on both Snow White and on vampires. The story held my attention. I wanted to know what was going to happen, mainly because of how unique the story is. However, the characters are not interesting in the least. I didn’t care for any of them to tell the truth.

If you are interested in the fairy tale or of the lure of vampires this is not for you. If you enjoy a oddly written historical paranormal then, hey, this might be just up your alley.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

December 14, 2013December 14, 2013

Blog Tour & Giveaway: Cursed By Destiny by Cecy Robson

Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like other 20-something girls—with one tiny exception: they’re products of a backfired curse that has given each of them unique powers that make them, well, weird…

Celia’s a girl in trouble. Her heart is bound to Aric, but he is a pureblood were who must deny her or risk condemning his species to extinction. And that’s just her love life. She’s also been called to take down a group of demon terrorists looking to overthrow the paranormal world. (No pressure.)

In order to bring them down, Celia must ally herself to Misha, the master vampire who has made no secret of his desire for her.

And if that weren’t enough misfortune for one girl, a clairvoyant’s prediction could destroy Celia and Aric’s love for good. The only way to protect the world from unbridled supernatural terrorism is for Celia to bind herself to her destined mate. And that doesn’t appear to be Aric…

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About the Author:

Cecy (pronounced Sessy) Robson is a full-time writer, registered nurse, wife, and mother living in the Great Northwest. A member of Romance Writers of America, she attributes her passion for storytelling to the rough New Jersey neighborhood she was raised in. As a child, she was rarely allowed to leave the safety of her house and passed her time fantasizing about flying, fairies, and things that go bump in the night. Gifted and cursed with an overactive imagination, she began writing in May 2009. Her Weird Girls Urban Fantasy Romance series is published with Penguin Random House’s Signet Eclipse and released to stellar praise from multiple reviewers including: Publisher’s Weekly, USA Today, and Romantic Times. THE WEIRD GIRLS: A Novella, SEALED WITH A CURSE, and A CURSED EMBRACE are now available. A CURSED MOON: A Novella, releases December 3, 2013, followed by CURSED BY DESTINY, January 7, 2014.

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Jennifer’s Review of Cursed By Destiny

Review (5 Stars): In this book, Celia is still dealing with the heartbreak of losing Aric and has been staying as a platonic house guest with master vampire, Misha. After the events of A Cursed Embrace, Celia and her sisters have been worried about a possible retaliation from the supernatural Tribemasters that reeked havoc in their world. The only safe place for Celia is with Misha, even though her ex-boyfriend, Aric, isn’t happy with this living arrangement. What they soon find out is that something unspeakable is hunting Celia and wants her dead and will stop at nothing to make sure that happens. Even if it means destroying the people that she cares about along the way.

I LOVE this series and I can’t say enough wonderful things about the Weird sisters. This book picks up right after the heart-wrenching ending of A Cursed Embrace which just about killed me. I still want to smack Aric over the head because he belongs with Celia and now is days away from marrying another woman to appease his Elders. Celia is such a wonderful character to me, strong, smart, loving and at times vulnerable. She is so good at protecting the people around her but can’t seem to find the same happiness that her sisters have found in the love department. Cecy Robson does a great job of portraying that emotional heartbreak and it makes me love Celia all the more.

Cursed By Destiny is an exciting installment to the already amazing Weird Sisters series. Cecy Robson has done a wonderful job creating this fascinating paranormal world that will make you fall in love with her characters and have you wanting more after finishing the last page of her books. If you haven’t read her books, you are missing out because this is an author to watch. Can’t wait to read the next book in her series and I’m sad to say it won’t be out soon enough for me.

Giveaway

I’m excited to give away a signed copy of CURSED BY DESTINY, a magnet, lip balm, and bookmark. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by December 20th, answer me this question in the comments:

Who is your favorite literary or television vampire?

***Disclaimer: if you win this prize pack on another blog, another winner will be chosen***

December 3, 2013December 3, 2013

Book Spotlight: A Cursed Moon by Cecy Robson

Bren is a cocky, brash hound of a werewolf who loathes the idea of belonging to Aric’s pack–much less finding a mate. But Bren’s hotheaded behavior lands him in the doghouse when he defies Aric’s authority in front of his pack, bringing up a sore subject that’s bound to make the Alpha wolf’s blood boil…

Luckily for him, no one can stay mad at Bren and his wild charm for long. And when some frightening ghosts launch a hostile paranormal takeover, Bren will team up with Celia Wird to take down the evil ghouls before they hurt someone they both love…

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Jennifer’s Review of A Cursed Moon

Review (5 Stars): In this novella, Bren has joined Aric’s pack and is finding it slightly difficult to adjust to pack life. He constantly calls Aric names and taunts him about Celia at every turn which hasn’t really gone over too well with his new Alpha. In his spare time, Bren hangs with the only people that he truly cares about: Dan and The Wird Sisters. During a visit with Celia, they are both attacked by evil spirits that have been summoned by a witch and it is now their job to put a stop to her. If they can’t find her and destroy her, the evil spirits will take over the town and try to kill as many people as possible, including the people Bren cares about most.

In the Weird Girls series, Bren has always been in the background and we never really knew much about him until now. We finally learn his back story and how he met his best friend, Dan. Bren, at times is an absolute jerk and will stick his foot in his mouth at the wrong time which has gotten him into a bit of trouble. But he is a good friend and will fight until his last dying breath to protect the people that he loves which makes me adore him all the more. I want him to be my new book boyfriend because he is definitely the guy that I want to have on my side in any kind of fight. Unless it is with Aric, then I’m going to get as far away from Bren as possible.

I love this series and I can’t wait to read Cursed by Destiny which continues the story of the Wird Sisters after the events of A Cursed Embrace. Cecy Robson is such a talented writer and each one of her books are action-packed thrill rides with such amazing characters. I adore Ms. Robson and I’m looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.