Friday, August 8, 2014

Where You Are (Giveaway Included!!!)


Book Description Provided by Goodreads: Got boy problems? Call Laney Scott. She's good for advice, a shoulder, or a swift kick where you need it. When her roommate Bethany gets her heart broken, yet again, it's Laney to the rescue. But Laney's harboring a secret. She's nursing her own broken heart. She and her friends come up with a plan to break Aiden and set it into play. Laney wants Aiden to pay for what he's done to Bethany. She will make him fall in love with her, so can break his heart.

Laney's ex-boyfriend Lachlan Hems is back in Florida, still Australian and sexy as hell. His best mate Lucas is getting married, and he is in town for the show. He just didn’t realize Laney would be there … in another guy’s arms, or that seeing her again would have such an effect on him. After the incident in high-school, he vowed to never care for her again. But sometimes fate has different plans.

When Laney’s resolve crumbles, Lachlan is the only one that can put her back together again.

Where You Are is the start of a three-books new adult series from Amazon and Barnes and Noble bestselling author Alla Kar.



Lachlan Hems Interview:


Q)  What is your favorite thing about Laney Anderson?

A)  *Grins.* There are so many things I love about that girl, mate. But, if I had to choose, I would say that smart mouth of hers. She draws me in just to kick me out and I love every minute of it.

Q)  What is your most favorite memory with Laney?

A)  The first night I held her in my arms all night. We’d snuck out and laid in the back of my truck until the sun came up the next morning. Waking up to Laney was and is the best way to wake up—ever.

Q)  What’s one secret you’ve never told anyone?

A) *Sighs.* You’re laying it on thick, aren’t you? After I moved back to Australia I had dreams about Laney for an entire year. I’d wake up in a cold sweat or crying. My parents didn’t know what to do with me.

Q)  If you could live anywhere on Earth where would it be?

A)  As long as Laney’s there it doesn’t matter.

Q)  What’s you’re biggest fear?

A)  Losing Laney again. Going through it once was enough to break me. I don’t think I could stand for it to happen again. 





About the Author:
I go by Alla Kar. I live in the Deep South with my husband, Chihuahua and pit-bull puppy. I love to bring southern gentlemen, alpha males and all things new adult to life. I am an Amazon Best- Selling Author!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Goodbye to You (Giveaway Included!!!)


Book Description Provided by Goodreads: A tragic diagnosis. A determination to survive. A drastic decision. The man who changes everything.

This summer, I'm playing nursemaid to my sister. Yeah, I know. Relatively good looking twenty-two-year-olds don't spend the summer bedside in the cancer ward but, that's the plan. Until my sister threatens me with bodily harm unless I get on a plane and take a trip like normal girls my age.

And even though I hate leaving her, I know she's right. At least I'll have stories to tell when I return. In the back of my mind, all I can think is, "Go and live your life, while you still can." So I go and promise to have a good time.

That's when I met him. He likes me. Really likes me. But more than that, he loves my boobs -- like can't get enough. I have no idea how to tell him that they'll be gone soon, courtesy of a preventative double mastectomy. Yep. That's what testing positive for the breast cancer gene mutation will do to a girl.

But don't feel sorry for me. I'm enjoying him, holding on until the last possible minute, while I muster up the strength to tell him, and watch him walk away.

GOODBYE TO YOU is for older fans of John Green's THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. It's heart wrenching, funny, and real.



Character Profile: Thea

Full Name: Thea Michelle McBride

Age: 22

Physical Characteristics:
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 130 pounds
Build: Curvy
Hair Color: Blond (and curly)
Eye Color: Blue

Family:
Father, mother (deceased,) big sister Jen and her two kids

Best Friends: Leesh and Bennie

Occupation: Pursuing elementary education licensure

Favorite Activities: Reading, watching funny movies, vacationing with friends

Favorite Place in the World: Home, in North Carolina

Aspirations: To become a teacher and honor her mother’s memory as a dedicated educator; to live a happy, healthy life.




About the Author:
I wrote my first book at six. A retelling of The Three Little Pigs, illustrated by my grandmother, the book was never picked up and was self-published instead, glued to cardboard with a cover fashioned from wallpaper scraps. Today, I write stories featuring nice guys (or nice guys in-the-making) in between my other jobs writing research reports for a commercial real estate company, refereeing two young daughters, navigating the teen waters with a too-cute-for-his-own-good son, spoiling a neurotic cat, and making my darling, patient husband shake his head. I'm also an autism mom, chocolate enthusiast, sports-watcher, nacho-eater, and beer-drinker. A Maryland native, I live in North Carolina now, but dreams of the beach fuel my fantasies, and my characters can often be found strolling in the sand or sailing along a coast.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Opposition (Giveaway Included!!!)

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We are ridiculously excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for Jennifer L. Armentrout's OPPOSITION! OPPOSITION is a young adult Paranormal Romance being published by Entangled Teen and the fifth book in her LUX Series!

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About OPPOSITION: Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came. She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all. Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal. They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind. War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing. EXCERPT: Katy I still stared at Daemon, completely aware that everyone else except him was watching me. Closely. But why wouldn’t he look at me? A razor-sharp panic clawed at my insides. No. Thiscouldn’t be happening. No way.My body was moving before I even knew what I was doing. From the corner of my eye, I saw Dee shake her head and one of the Luxen males step forward, but I was propelled by an inherent need to prove that my worst fears were not coming true. After all, he’d healed me, but then I thought of what Dee had said, of how Dee had behaved with me. What if Daemon was like her? Turned into something so foreign and cold? He would’ve healed me just to make sure he was okay. I still didn’t stop.
 Please, I thought over and over again. Please. Please. Please. On shaky legs, I crossed the long room, and even thoughDaemon hadn’t seemed to even acknowledge my existence, I walked right up to him, my hands trembling as I placed them on his chest. “Daemon?” I whispered, voice thick. His head whipped around, and he was suddenly staring down at me. Our gazes collided once more, and for a second I saw something so raw, so painful in those beautiful eyes. And then his large hands wrapped around my upper arms. The contact seared through the shirt I wore, branding my skin, and I thought—I expected—that he would pull me against him, that he would embrace me, and even though nothing would be all right, it would be better. Daemon’s hands spasmed around my arms, and I sucked in an unsteady breath. His eyes flashed an intense green as he physically lifted me away from him, setting me back down a good foot back. I stared at him, something deep in my chest cracking. “Daemon?” He said nothing as he let go, one finger at a time, it seemed, and his hands slid off my arms. He stepped back, returning his attention to the man behind the desk. “So . . . awkward,” murmured the redhead, smirking. I was rooted to the spot in which I stood, the sting of rejection burning through my skin, shredding my insides like I was nothing more than papier-mâché. “I think someone was expecting more of a reunion,” the Luxen male behind the desk said, his voice ringing with amusement. “What do you think, Daemon?” One shoulder rose in a negligent shrug. “I don’t think anything.” My mouth opened, but there were no words. His voice, his tone, wasn’t like his sister’s, but like it had been when we first met. He used to speak to me with barely leashed annoyance, where a thin veil of tolerance dripped from every word.The rift in my chest deepened.
For the hundredth time since the Luxen arrived, SergeantDasher’s warning came back to me. What side would Daemon and his family stand on? A shudder worked its way down my spine. I wrapped my arms around myself, unable to truly process what had just happened. “And you?” the man asked. When no one answered, he tried again. “Katy?” I was forced to look at him, and I wanted to shrink back from his stare. “What?” I was beyond caring that my voice broke on that one word. The man smiled as he walked around the desk. My gaze flickered over to Daemon as he shifted, drawing the attention of the beautiful redhead. “Were you expecting a more personal greeting?” he asked. “Perhaps something more intimate?” I had no idea how to answer. I felt like I’d fallen into the rabbit hole, and warnings were firing off left and right. Something primal inside me recognized that I was surrounded by predators. Don't miss the books that started it all... LUX Special edition cover  

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  Author PhotoAbout Jennifer L. Armentrout: # 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

The Deeper We Get

The Deeper We Get by Jessica Gibson
New Adult Contemporary Romance
Chad Langer was always running. Running from his past, afraid of letting himself be happy and free. College was going to be his new start. New city, new school, new people.
Scarlett would be his undoing. He knew it the moment he saw her. Something in her eyes called to him. She was just as broken as he was.
Sometimes the past doesn’t stay in the past. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles set in their path?
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About Jessica Gibson
First and foremost, I'm a wife to an amazing man, and mother to a 2 year old little boy. I love to read when I can find the time, my Kindle is my best friend. I've read tons and tons of books. One of my favorite authors is Diana Gabaldon, her Outlander series is absolutely amazing. I also really enjoy Charlaine Harris' True Blood series. I'll read anything supernatural, I've blown through most of the good YA series' that are out there. I think my love of reading really helped me branch out into writing.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Ruthless People (Giveaway Included!!!)


Book Description Provided by Goodreads:  "Mr. & Mrs. Smith meets the Sopranos..." 

To the outside world, they look like American Royalty, giving to charities, feeding the homeless, rebuilding the city. But behind closed doors is a constant battle for dominance between two Bosses, cultures, and hearts.

Ruthless People is a romantic crime fiction set in modern day Chicago, and follows the life and marriage of Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan—rivals by blood and leaders through fear. Their marriage, arranged by their fathers in hopes to end years of bloodshed between the Irish and the Italians.

Liam believes he’s getting a simple-minded wife, one he can control, one who bends to his every need . . . the complete opposite of Melody. She knows exactly what type of man he is, and would rather die than give up the power she has spent her life building. 


The Mafia of the past has evolved, and with rival bosses gunning for them, Melody and Liam will have to learn to work as one to take down those who stand in their way.

1 Marriage x 2 Bosses = 3x the Chaos




About J.J. McAvoy

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J. J. McAvoy first started working on Ruthless People during a Morality and Ethics lecture her freshman year of college. X number of years later, she is an insomniac who has changed her major three times, and is a master in the art of procrastination. If you ask her why she began writing, she will simply tell you “They wanted to get their story out.”
She is currently working on her next novel . . . so please bug her on Twitter @JJMcAvoy
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Review: Lost in Starlight



Book Description Provided by Goodreads: High school is tough. Romance with a sexy alien—even tougher. 

Star reporter Sloane Masterson knows she has one helluva story when she witnesses hottie Hayden Lancaster bending forks with his mind.

Like any good journalist, Sloane sets out to uncover the truth, even if it includes a little stalking. When the superhuman feats start to pile up and the undeniable heat rises between them, Hayden has no choice but to reveal his secret: he’s an alien hybrid.

They’re as different as night and day—she’s a curvy, purple-haired, horror junkie and he’s a smoking hot, antisocial, brainiac—yet the intense fascination between them refuses to go away. Even at Hayden’s insistence that dating each other is “off limits” and dangerous, their fiery attraction threatens to go supernova. 

Now Sloane’s dealing with creepy government agents, über snobby extraterrestrials, and a psycho alien ex-girlfriend out for revenge. After a crash course on the rules of interstellar dating, Sloane must decide if their star-crossed romance is worth risking her own life....



(GORGEOUS HAYDEN!!!)

Story Line: This story line pulled me in from the beginning with its high pace. Already in the first chapter Sloane suspects there is something different about Hayden and starts investigating what it might be. From there the story gets better and better when Hayden's alien secret is revealed and he and Sloane have to navigate their feelings for each other. One thing I do have to say is that in the first couple of chapters there was too much scene description and characters thoughts as apposed to dialogue. However, after those chapters ended the story picked up again. Also, while reading this book, I was reminded of another similar book, Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout because both have to do with hot alien guys and how they fall for strong and independent human girls.


Relationship: Sloane and Hayden's relationship starts off rocky but that soon changes ;) Sloane is attracted to Hayden because he's gorgeous (lol!) but she's also really curious to find out all of his secrets. Hayden on the other hand doesn't outwardly show that he's attracted to Sloane and acts as if he's irritated with her, which may have to do with the fact that she wants to unearth all his deep dark secrets hahaha!! However, when they both finally admit their feelings to and for each other, they make an awesome secret not so secret couple. Also, I felt that they, as is mentioned in the book, are like an alien version of Romeo and Juliet because of the whole forbidden love thing. While this is used a lot in books, I found that their relationship was still fresh and worth reading!


Characters:

Sloane: From the book description, I knew that Sloane's character was going to be unique! I loved that she wasn't afraid to be herself, even though it means that she doesn't fit in with societies version of "normal". In this aspect, her character reminded me of Raven from Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber. I also thought it was really cool that she had a love for horror movies and that throughout the book there are posts from her blog about her takes on cheesy clichés used in horror films; these posts added an extra spark of personality to her overall character. I also loved the fact that her character is so strong, independent, and determined. She doesn't give up on what she wants, be it information or having a relationship with Hayden. She was definitely a kick ass heroine and I loved reading the story in her POV!!

Hayden: I automatically fell in love with the moody "bad" boy!!! There is definitely a lot more to Hayden than what he usually shows to people and I love that he mostly only shows that side to Sloane. Although he tries to portray himself as a "bad" boy, he is a romantic at heart. With all the sweet moments between him and Sloane, I nearly died of fangirling lol!! I also love that he is protective of those he cares about and even some strangers (animals included) and that he is very much loyal! Hayden isn't afraid of standing up to bullies to protect someone or get in the way of a moving vehicle to save another person or animal!! ;) He's simply awesome and will make you melt: "I am lost in you, with no desire to ever escape." (My exact feelings toward Hyaden hahaha!!!)


Overall: I really enjoyed reading this book!! It was fun and quick to read and the characters made me smile a lot (especially Hayden)!!! The high paced story line along with the budding romance and quirky characters will have you zooming through this book in no time!


Rating: I would give this book a 9.5 out of 10!


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(Hayden and Sloane)

And if after all of that your still unsure if you want to read the book, then READ THE FIRST 5 CHAPTERS!!!


About the Author:

Award-winning author, Sherry Soule currently lives with her family and one very spoiled black cat in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. She writes thrilling tales of romance and suspense, often mingled with a dash of the mystical and a splash of trendy fashion. Her published novels do not include any graphic sex, explicit violence, or excessive profanity, so that all of her novels can be read and enjoyed by both teens and adults.
Sherry’s debut novel, “Beautifully Broken” was nominated for Best Paranormal Romance in the 2011 Wizard and Witch/Sorcery category by The Romance Reviews (TRR). Her adult PNR novel, “Immortal Eclipse” is a *TOP PICK* by Night Owl Romance Reviews.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Review: Carnelian


Description Provided by Goodreads: Everyone has a past, but for most it isn’t as long ago as Seth Sangre. His past is literally thousands of years ago. Seth’s life led him to the present seeking something that might help him save his country from destruction. He has been in the present for over three years now and just found exactly what he has been looking for. Mari had dreams that college will be a fresh start, one where she would start over and not fall for the good looking player like high school. Unfortunately for her, that’s exactly what ends up falling into her lap on the first day she moves into the dorms. She has to hold to her promise to herself and not fall for the handsome Seth. But he doesn’t plan to make it easy for her. Seth has already marked her as his next conquest. As the semester progresses, Mari learns that Seth might just have a life of his own that’s actually from the past. Suddenly Mari finds her future along with her past put into question. She’s connected to Seth far more than she ever wanted to be and maybe the player isn’t who she thought he was. If Mari can trust her heart enough to follow him, Seth will lead Mari on an adventure of a lifetime and reveal family secrets she never knew existed.

Story Line: Not vampires, aliens, werewolves, or mutants but something completely different!! Three time travelers aided by a Goddess in search of a girl who will help them save their warring nation!! Can you say super awesomely original!?!? I loved the creativity of the story because it made the book a breath of fresh air compared to other books I've read.

Relationship: Marcella and Seth's relationship starts out a little rocky. She doesn't want to be involved with him because she sees him as a player; however, this doesn't deter Seth. As they get to know each other their relationship quickly blossoms but has a slight hitch (hint: through time). They will do anything to be together which I find really sweet.

Characters:
Marcella: The main character Marcella immediately pulled me in. I found her extremely relatable because she's a freshman in college with none of her friends and as a senior myself I will be doing that soon too. Also, the more obvious reason is that she has the same name as me (first book ever that I have read and that the main character is also named Marcella although my name is only with one "l")!!! I enjoyed reading about her perseverance throughout the book especially when it came to learning the truth and Seth!!

Seth: Seth starts out as the player like guy but he sooooo isn't like that! "You'll never be anything less than the love of my life."-Seth!! How much more amazingly awesome can he be?!?! He is absolutely sweet and caring except for a certain part of the book that he had no choice so it wasn't really him but in that part (which I won't say much about so as to not ruin it!) he was so flirty that I had me fangirl for many moments!!! 

Overall: I absolutely loved the book because it had time travel, humor, romance, and magic!!! Plus I think I might have found my second literary twin! The story line was creatively unique and the characters were multidimensional and very human like.

Rating: I would give this book a 9.5 out of 10!!!


About the Author:
Originally from Wisconsin, B. Kristin currently resides in Ohio with her husband, two small children, and three cats. When not doing the mom thing of chasing kids, baking cookies, and playing outside, she is using her PhD in biology as a scientist. In her free time she is currently hard at work on multiple novels. Every day is a new writing adventure. She is a fan of all YA/NA fantasy and science fiction.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Review: Calling California


Book Description Provided by Goodreads: Cali Parker is poor. She has a lot on her plate - her father is dying, she's working to help pay the rent, and she's two-years behind in college.

Griffin Brooks is rich. He has not a care in the world - he's acing his engineering courses, his hobby is restoring his fifty-thousand dollar classic car, and he has a different girl on his arm every week.

When Cali sees Griffin on her first day of class, she's immediately smitten and thinks she's found the perfect guy. When Griffin sees Cali at the bank, he immediately forgets the blonde he was with that morning. Then they meet, and their worlds collide.

Cali doesn't belong in Griffin’s world, and he doesn't understand hers. But just when Griffin convinces Cali that their two different worlds can blend, a secret is revealed that tears them apart.

Is their love strong enough to bring them back together, or will their worlds drift further apart?




Story Line: I completely fell in love with the story line from the first chapter!! I loved that the story started out with the anecdote of Cali as a little girl and the little boy at the Christmas party. I thought this story was a modern rendition of Cinderella and Pride and Prejudice because of the fact that the hero who is rich and falls for the heroine who is poor and the heroine misjudges the hero because he is rich. I really loved that it had a fairy tale like quality to the story; yet, it was not boring or predictable AT ALL, especially when the "secret" is revealed!!!

Relationship: Cali and Griffin are immediately drawn to each other!! Cali first sees Griffin in their shared class but Griffin doesn't notice her and Griffin first meets Cali at the bank while she is working. Their relationship has the most change on Griffin because by meeting Cali he automatically goes from being a player to only wanting to be with Cali! Also, their relationship experiences many difficulties. One of these difficulties being the fact that Cali has a problem with Griffin being rich; however, through it all both Griffin and Cali come out being better people. 

Characters:
Cali: Her real name is Calista but most people call her Cali, except for Griffin who nicknamed her California. I enjoyed reading about Cali's character; she is sweet, caring, and generous. Her father is dying and she does what she can to take care of him and her mom both emotionally and financially. One of her flaws, to me, was her obsession with money and major dislike of rich people that was drilled into her by her parents. While I understand that it was an important concept of the story, I felt as if almost every word out of her mouth was about money, her lack of it, or her disdain for rich people. However, I do appreciate her character for the strength she showed while her father died, when she found out about the "secret", when her mother lost her job, and when she lost her home.

Griffin: I LOVE HIM!!!! He is sweet, caring, smart, charming, respectful, and humble!!! I loved that his character was down to Earth even though his family is rich and even though he started out as a player, he changed. I loved the chapters that were told in his perspective because it showed how much he cares for Cali and how much of a romantic he is!! I found it really unique that his character admitted to so many feelings that he had for Cali, such as getting butterflies around her. I have not read another book where the main male character admitted that! I just absolutely loved his character from the very beginning and I can't find anything wrong with him!

Overall: I enjoyed the book a lot; although, Cali's constant obsession with money took me out of the story sometimes. However, Griffin always brought me back in with his chivalry and his powerful emotions. The story line was excellent and the characters added a flare to the book that made it very enjoyable!!

Rating: I would give this book a 9 out of 10!!!



About the Author:
J.P. Grider is a Young Adult and New Adult author. She is the author of six novels. Her young adult series The Honor Trilogy consists of A Touch of Honor, A Man of Honor, and A Heart of Honor, while her first two novels - Unplugged (A Portrait of a Rock Star) and Maybe This Life - are standalone adult contemporary novels. Her most recent release is the new adult romance Calling California, which is the first in her Hunter Hill University series. The next book in the series – Mending Mick – will be released in October, 2014. All the books in the Hunter Hill University series will be standalone books and can be read in any order.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Review: Picture Perfect

Book Description Provided by Goodreads: Being the daughter of a big-city mayor, twenty-one year old Skye Summers has giant shoes to fill in her first real job out of college. With the public spotlight on her family, and her dad’s expectations running high, she jumps at the chance to work side-by-side on an important project with her sexy new boss.

Playboy entrepreneur Landon Steele has built a successful entertainment PR firm and broken more than a few hearts along the way. He’s counting on his enthusiastic new assistant to help him expand his business into LA… until he discovers she’s a pampered rich girl who’s in the public spotlight as much as his famous clients. Still, he agrees to give her a chance, and soon the two are heating up the bedroom as well as the boardroom.

But when Skye’s ex-boyfriend threatens to reveal a dangerous secret from her past, her job, relationship with Landon, and her father’s career are suddenly all on the line. Will she be forced to leave Landon? Or will she pursue her heart, regardless of the cost?


Story Line: The story pulled me in from the very beginning because of its powerful start with Skye and Vic fighting. From there, it just got even better with the steamy introduction of Landon and the surprise twist that he is Skye's new boss. I also loved that the author admitted to incorporating events from her life into the book because it just made the story seem more realistic!

Relationship: Skye and Landon's first meet at a bar and are automatically attracted to each other. Later on they find out that they are now coworkers and Landon being the boss doesn't act on his feelings for Skye. Overall, Landon and Skye's relationship transitions from both of them ignoring their feelings for each other, to acting on said feelings, and finally to accepting their faults and the other person completely. They have a sweet relationship and it was fun to read about their discovery of that relationship!

Characters:Skye: Skye's character is strong but most of all she is protective of those she loves. She has spent all of her life in the spotlight because of her father's political career and this has taught her to be responsible. I found it really admirable and relatable that she would sacrifice so much for her loved ones, especially after everything she has already endured.

Landon:
Although Landon's character starts off as a player, he can't help but want a relationship with Skye. This quality made me like his character from the beginning because it showed that he wasn't a douchebag; however, what really made me fall in love with Landon was his protectiveness for Skye (and his name hehehe!!!). He comes to her rescue more than once and sweeps her off her feet, while still trying to remain respectful as a boss by not overtly showing his feelings towards her. I loved his manners, his love of cars, his protectiveness, his charm, his intelligence, and his looks!!


Overall: The characters are fantastic and the author brings so much life into them that I couldn't help but enjoy reading about their lives and root for them as well. Also, the story's pace was perfect and the two plot twist near the end of the book really kicked up the heat and the pace of the book to make a great ending to a fabulous book!

Rating: I would give this book a 9 out of 10!!




About the Author:
I have a soft spot for romance novels with happily ever afters and a hot spot for alpha males! I currently live outside Toronto, Canada with my hubby and two small children. Life is busy, but never to busy for a good story and to share my love of reading and writing with others.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Review: Dark Metropolis (Giveaway Included!!!)


Book Description Provided by Goodreads: Cabaret meets Cassandra Clare-a haunting magical thriller set in a riveting 1930s-esque world.

Sixteen-year-old Thea Holder's mother is cursed with a spell that's driving her mad, and whenever they touch, Thea is chilled by the magic, too. With no one else to contribute, Thea must make a living for both of them in a sinister city, where danger lurks and greed rules.


Thea spends her nights waitressing at the decadent Telephone Club attending to the glitzy clientele. But when her best friend, Nan, vanishes, Thea is compelled to find her. She meets Freddy, a young, magnetic patron at the club, and he agrees to help her uncover the city's secrets-even while he hides secrets of his own.

Together, they find a whole new side of the city. Unrest is brewing behind closed doors as whispers of a gruesome magic spread. And if they're not careful, the heartless masterminds behind the growing disappearances will be after them, too.

Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, this is a chilling thriller with a touch of magic where the dead don't always seem to stay that way.



Story Line: I story line pulled me in from the very start! I thought that it was a really interesting concept and I liked that it incorporated zombies to give it a fresh twist. I loved that the story automatically pulled me in and introduced magic and the glitzy club. I loved that it was told in all three of the characters perspectives; however, it got a tad repetitive with Thea's inner monologues.

Relationship: Freddy and Thea's romance isn't stressed as much in this book as romances are in other books, which I enjoyed reading about. It let me focus on the plot of the book and what was happening with the character. However, the relationship that was talked about in the book was really sweet and I loved reading about how both characters started to trust each other and opened up to each other. I think the highlight of their relationship, for me, happened at the end of the book!

Characters:
I really enjoyed reading about Thea character. I found her to be a strong heroine, especially with her drive for answers. I also really loved that Freddy was the mysterious and magical guy because his character fit great with the whole concept of the book. Plus after reading the book, I fell for his character! Overall, I have to say that I loved Nan the most! She added a new perspective to the story and I loved the spice she brought to the book with her awesome personality!

Overall: I really enjoyed reading this book and even though it was tad bit too plot oriented, I would say that it was a good read!

Rating: I would give this book an 8 out of 10!



About the Author:
Jaclyn Dolamore was homeschooled in a hippie sort of way and spent her childhood reading as many books as her skinny nerd-body could lug from the library and playing elaborate pretend games with her sister Kate. She skipped college and spent eight years drudging through retail jobs, developing her thrifty cooking skills and pursuing a lifelong writing dream. She has a passion for history, thrift stores, vintage dresses, David Bowie, drawing, and organic food. She lives with her partner and plot-sounding-board, Dade, and two black tabbies who have ruined her carpeting.