Awards

Blanche at There's No Such Thing As Too Many Books gave me the Literary Blooger Award. Thanks!

The Rules:
1) Put the logo on your blog/post.
2) Nominate up to 9 blogs.
3) Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4) Let them know that they have been nominated by commenting on their blog.
5) Remember to link to the person from whom you received your award.

Here are my picks for this award:
Amy at Romance Book Wyrm
Lea at Closetwriter
Dottie at My Blog 2.0
MichelleG at Michelle's Book Reivew Blog
Barbara at Happily Forever After
VampFanGirl at Lovin' Me Some Romance





Thanks to Amy at Romance Book Wyrm for this award.

Here are the rules from crazy Little CJ:

“You have to award it to two people or I will make a voodoo doll of you and stick pins in it. Was that not clear? And if those two people do not award it to two other people, I will make voodoo dolls of them, and stick pins in them.”

Feel the fear people Little CJ has spoken. To learn more about Little CJ
click H E R E

I'm giving this award to:
Blanche at There's No Such Thing As Too Many Books
Tracy at Tracy's Place

May 2009- Reading List

Lover Avenged- J.R. Ward
5 Stars

Bound to Please- Hope Tarr
3 Stars

Eve of Darkness- S.J. Day
4 Stars

Bride of the Wolf- Jennifer St. Giles
3 Stars

On the Way to the Wedding- Julia Quinn
4 Stars

Dead and Gone- Charlaine Harris
5 Stars

You're So Vein- Christine Warren
3 Stars

To Beguile A Beast- Elizabeth Hoyt
4 Stars

The Immortal Hunter- Lynsay Sands
3 Stars

Burning Alive- Shannon K. Butcher
4 Stars

The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever- Julia Quinn
5 Stars

Everything and the Moon- Julia Quinn
4 Stars

Fragile Eternity- Melissa Marr
3 Stars

Dirty- Megan Hart
4 Stars

Reason Enough- Megan Hart
4 Stars

Storm Glass- Maria V. Snyder
4 Stars

Sea Lord- Virginia Kantra
4 Stars

The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie- Jennifer Ashley
4 Stars

Devin In A Kilt- Sue-Ellen Welfonder
3 Stars

Calvin and Hobbes- Bill Watterson
4 Stars

The Awakening- Kelley Armstrong
3 Stars

Second Skin- Caitlin Kittredge
3 Stars

The Vikings Forbidden Love-Slave- Michelle Willingham
3 Stars

Turn Coat- Jim Butcher
4 Stars

Inferno- Vivi Anna
4 Stars

Leticia's Lovers- Shelley Munro
4 Stars

Ashes of Midnight- Lara Adrian
4 Stars

The Mage- Jean Johnson
4 Stars

The Vampire Shrink- Lynda Hilburn
4 Stars

Hard to believe May is already ending.... This past month I surpassed my regular goal. Normally I read two books at once, but I dropped down to one at a time and found out I can read alot more books that way. With a TBR list of over a 100 books I think this is a good plan to stick to. :)

Coming In June...

Celebrating My 2 Year Blog Anniversary

In June of 2007 I started this blog. I first joined because I was dealing with some issues with the MySpace blog. So, blogger was originally a back up to post my book reviews. Then in 2008 this officially became my main blog. Blogger as a site had more to offer than my old one. I'm glad I made the move too, I've met some wonderful friends through blogging here. Plus I've learned a great deal about reviewing.

So to celebrate my 2 years with this blog I will be holding 4 contests in June. The contests will start on Monday and I will pick the winners on Saturday. I will be giving all sorts of stuff away...Signed books, author goodies, trade paperbacks, tshirts, books and more books.

Now I know some of you will be wondering whose eligible. The first contest will be open to everyone since all the items are ones I've gotten from Authors. But all the remaining contests will only be open to the U.S. & Canada.

Contest Schedule:Week #1- June 1st to 6th
Week #2- June 8th to 13th
Week #3- June 15th to 20th
Week #4- June 22nd to 27th


I will kick the contests off starting June 1st, so stop on by and check out
the prizes I have lined up. :)

Whatcha Reading???

I saw this post over at Literary Escapism and thought I'd give it a whirl. :)

What books did you read last week and did you enjoy them?
Sea Lord- Virginia Kantra ***This was a great ending the the trilogy

The Madness of Ian MacKenzie- Jennifer Ashley ***This was the first time I read Jennifer Ashley and I quite liked it. I can't wait to get my hands on Mac's book.

Devil in a Kilt- Sue-Ellen Welfonder *** This book was recommended to me and I really enjoyed it. I miss Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series, so if anyone has some good Highlander recs, I'm all ears.

The Awakening- Kelley Armstrong *** Second book in the authors YA series. It's not as good as her Women of the Otherworld series, but still enjoyable.

Second Skin- Caitlin Kittredge *** Love this series. While it was a good read, I was a bit disappointed in it compared to the first two books.

The Vikings Forbidden Love-Slave- Michelle Willingham ***This book is from the Harlequin Undone line and it was a fun quick read.

Turn Coat- Jim Butcher ***Another good installment in this series. Although there were a few events that happened, that I didn't care for at all. Poor Harry!

Inferno- Vivi Anna ***A sexy Futuristic Romance. It's the sequel to a book called Hell Kat. I wish there were more books coming about these characters.


What are you currently reading?
Ashes to Midnight by Lara Adrian - Andreas Reichen's story
The Mage by Jean Johnson - Last book in the Sons of Destiny series


What will you read next?
Not sure yet, but it's a gonna be a toss up between Richelle Mead's Succubus Heat, Christine Feehan's Magic in the Wind or Sylvia Day's Ask For It


Have you bought/borrowed/acquired any books this week?
A Hint of Wicked- Jennifer Haymore
Hunter's Edge- Shiloh Walker
A Grand Sophy- Georgette Heyer


Fill in the blank: If you liked (insert book title or series), you will probably like (fill in).
I could say a lot for this one, cause there are so many good authors out there. But if you liked Lora Leigh's Breed series you'll probably like Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series. Both deal with shifters and possessive males.

[Review] - Leticia's Lovers

Title: Leticia's Lovers
Author: Shelley Munro
Series: Middlemarch Mates
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Year: 2009

I received this book for review from the author.

Summary and Blurb: Lion shifter Leticia Huntingdon has FIV, the feline version of AIDS. For months she’s been in remission, treated by Gavin Finley, the Middlemarch feline doctor. Now the disease has returned. Her feelings for Gavin can’t go anywhere because of the FIV, so it shouldn’t hurt when Gavin turns to Charlie, the new male cop.

Gavin can’t believe how good sex is with Charlie, can’t believe he’s found a mate. The loving is amazing and hot, but Gavin can’t forget Leticia. He wants her in his life. He wants Charlie too. Confusion and jealousy create torrid undercurrents for the trio.

Charlie McKenzie falls for Gavin quickly and can’t understand why he’s attracted to Leticia. A nightmare changes everything, drawing the three together and bringing new possibilities. A ménage a trois. Raw need and passion brings them closer. If only the disease threatening Leticia’s life didn’t loom on the horizon…

Thoughts: This is the seventh and latest book in the Middlemarch Mates series. Leticia's Lovers is an emotionally driven story about a female feline shifter. She has FIV which is the feline version of AIDS, so she can't truly mate with another feline. This was my first time reading a book from this series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Leticia's story is full heartache, and triumph. The dynamic of the three mates was interesting and very steamy.

Feline shifters, m/m/f. This ebook can be purchased at Ellora's Cave

Score: 4 Stars

Author Website: http://www.shelleymunro.com/books/

Middlemarch Mates:
Scarlet Women
Peeping Tom
Stray Cat Strut
Assassin
Cat and Mouse
Cat Burglar
Leticia's Lovers

Upcoming Releases:
Make That Man Mine- June 8, 2009
Lynx to the Pharaoh- July 1, 2009
CatNap- September 2, 2009

Heroes of Stone

Back in December I blogged about an ebook called Stone and Sea, which I thought was pretty good novella. I just found out it's part of series. Below is the reading order. I hate reading books out of order, but I'm excited to find out there are more books.

Book Description:

Gargoyle Damien St. Pierre has to find an ancient artifact needed by his people. When he meets earth witch Katie Calhoun, he can't keep his hands off her. Because of the problems his people are having, Damien is afraid to attempt the conversion necessary to make her his mate. But Katie is determined to help him in his quest and to become the gargoyle of his dreams. Can her faith overcome his fear? Will the magic of love succeed in the mating of stone and earth?

Book Description:

Sent to Atlantic City to retrieve an ancient artifact vital to the future of his clan, gargoyle Remy Rocher meets sexy selkie Marina Bell and ends up getting shot for his efforts. Now he has to find the chalice and keep Marina and himself alive — all while dealing with the hottest sex of his life and emotions that scare him more than evil wizards or mobsters with guns.

Book Description:

When half-dragon Dana Logan meets gargoyle Beau Dumont at her friend's wedding, something clicks between them. Halfway through the most passion-filled night of their lives, his phone rings and he rushes home to Montreal.

Several months later, they're in England to catch a ring of antiques smugglers but the two can barely keep their hands off each other long enough to find the thieves. The sex between them is explosive and they're falling in love as well. Between battling the bad guys and fighting their feelings for each other, the two may just set London on fire.


http://www.cindyspencerpape.com/

http://www.ellorascave.com/

[Review] - Magic Strikes

My review of Magic Strikes was originally post on May 3rd at Babbling About Books & More

Title: Magic Strikes
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Kate Daniels
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Year: 2009

Summary: Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that's saying a lot.
　
But when Kate's werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games - an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatural fighting tournament - she and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, uncover a dark plot that may forever alter the face of Atlanta's shapeshifting community...

Thoughts: I have mentioned this before at my blog, but it took me till the second book, Magic Burns to really get into this series. I am so glad I stuck with it cause this new book I just loved. It's fast paced and full of action and the best part steam scenes between the two leads Kate & Curran. These two captivated me from the being of the series, they are one of the reason's stuck with the series. I had to see where the author who take these two. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. If you haven't read this series yet, I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed.

Favorite Lines/Quotes:
Andrea (repeating what was said between Curran & Jim): "Oh he got a special chewing-out after everyone else was dismissed. It was a very quiet and angry conversation, and I didn't hear most of it. I heard the end though--he got three months of Keep building. Also , when he opened the door to leave, Curran told him very casually that if Jim wanted to pick fights with his future mate, he was welcome to do so, but he should keep in mind that Curran wouldn't come and rescue him when you beat his ass. You should've seen Jim's face."
Kate: "His what?"
Andrea: "His mate. M-A-T-E."
I cursed (Kate)

Score: 4 Stars

Author Website: http://ilona-andrews.com/

Kate Daniels:
Magic Bites
Magic Burns
Magic Strikes

Upcoming Releases:
Silent Blade- June 2nd
Must Love Hellhounds- Sept 1st
On The Edge- Sept 29th

June Book Releases

1st
From the Mists of Wolf Creek- Rebecca Brandewyne
Outcast- Cheryl Brooks
Edge of Desire- Rhyannon Byrd
Jaci's Experiment- Bianca D'Arc
Back to Life- Linda O. Johnston

2nd
Fairies Gone Wild- Anthology
Talk of the Ton- Anthology
Silent Blade- Ilona Andrews
Witch Fury- Anya Bast
Feral Passion- Stephanie Bedwell-Grime
The Demon's Lexicon- Sarah Rees Brennan
Carpe Corpus- Rachel Caine
Kiss & Hell- Dakota Cassidy
In the Flesh- Livia Dare
Undead and Unwelcome- MaryJanice Davidson
Atlantis Unleashed- Alyssa Day
Eve of Destruction- S.J. Day
Bloody Good- Georgia Evans
Demon Mistress- Yasmine Galenorn
The Spy Who Haunted Me- Simon R. Green
Skin Trade- Laurell K. Hamilton
Immortal Outlaw- Lisa Hendrix
Kissing Midnight- Emma Holly
The Silver Sword- Angela Elwell Hunt
Black and Whie- Jackie Kessler & Caitlin Kittredge
Street Magic- Caitlin Kittredge
Red Kiss- Deidre Knight
Kiss of the Phantom- Julie Leto
Demons Not Included- Cheyenne McCray
Hot in Here- Sophie Renwick
The Border Lord's Bride- Beatrice Small
Touched by Light- Catherine Spangler
Scarlet- Jordan Summers
The Scot & I- Elizabeth Thornton
Phantasm- Phaedra Weldon

5th
Dragon's Kiss- Ally Blue
Mississippi Twilight- Ann Cory

8th
The Edge of the World- Kevin J. Anderson

9th
Forbidden Fantasies- Anthology
In Plain Sight- Marie Harte
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane- Katherine Howe
Sanctuary Lost- Moira Rogers
Warbreaker- Brandon Sanderson

10th
In Ashes Lie- Marie Brennan
Lockdown- Delilah Devlin

19th
Seducing An Angel- Mary Balogh

23rd
Real Men Last All Night- Anthology
Serengeti Heat- Vivi Andrews
Taken By Sin- Jaci Burton
Darkness Burning- Devlin, Delilah
Calling the Wild- Lila Dubois
Finger Lickin Fifteen- Janet Evanovich
Kiss and Kin- Kinsey Holley
The Man of Her Dreams- Robie Madison
Sucker for Love- Kimberly Raye
Mark of the Demon- Diana Rowland

24th
Demon Lover- Riley Ashford
Naamah’s Kiss- Jacqueline Carey

30th
Four Dukes and a Devil- Anthology
Huntress- Anthology
Dying Bites- D.D. Barant
Flawed- Ember Case
Don't Tempt Me- Loretta Chase
The Matchmakers- Jennifer Colgan
Inferno- Bianca D'Arc
Eve of Chaos- S.J. Day
Wolf Tales VIII- Kate Douglas
Bound By Your Touch- Meredith Duran
Midnight's Master- Cynthia Eden
Hidden Currents- Christine Feehan
My Wicked Marquess- Gaelen Foley
Rapture- Jacquelyn Frank
Breath of Fire- Tammy Kane
Darkness Calls- Marjorie M. Liu
Edge of Dawn- Patti O’Shea
What Happens In London- Julia Quinn
Tambed By the Laird- Amanda Scott
Seduce the Darkness- Gena Showalter
A Stroke of Magic- Tracy Madison



***If I missed any releases, let me know and I'll post them.
***Keep in mind dates are subject to change
***All dates were taken from Amazon, Ellora's Cave & Samhain Publishing

[Series Spotlight] - The Vampire Diaries

Book 1: The Awakening

A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror...

Elena Searching for the ultimate thrill, she vowed to have Stefan.

Stefan Haunted by his tragic past, he struggled to resist her passion.

Damon Driven by revenge, he hunted the brother who betrayed him.

The terrifying story of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.

Book 2: The Struggle

Damon, the evil vampire brother is detemined to make school beauty Elena his queen of darkness. Even if it means killing his own brother to possess her. Stefan, Damon's brother and Elena's boyfriend, is desperate for the power to destroy Damon - but knows that means succumbing to his thirst for human blood. Elena, irresistibly drawn to both brothers, knows her choice will decide their fate. But who will she choose...?

Book 3: The Fury

Elena, believing she was helping her boyfriend, Stefan, is tricked by his brother Damon into exchanging blood with him - not realizing that this will transform her into a vampire too. Now crazed with her own wild craving for blood, it is up to Stephan to save her.

Book 4: Dark Reunion

Elena, brought back from the dead, calls on Stefan and Damon to recreate their powerful vampire trio. Together they must face incredible evil and battle against it with their combined strength, cunning and charm - only then can they find peace, and save the friends they have left behind.

Book 5: The Return: Nightfall

Elena Gilbert is alive - again.

When Elena sacrificed herself to save the two vampire brothers who love her - the handsome, brooding Stefan and the sleek and dangerous Damon - she was consigned to a fate beyond death. Until a powerful supernatural force pulled her back.

Now Elena is not just human. She has powers and gifts that were bestowed on her in the afterlife. What's more, her blood pulses with an overwhelming and unique force that makes her irresistible to any vampire.

Stefan wants to find a way to keep Elena safe so that they can make a life together. Damon, however, is driven by an insatiable desire for power, and wants Elena to rule as his princess. When Stefan is lured away from Fell's Church, Damon seizes his chance to convince her that he is the brother she is meant to be with. . . .

But a darkness is infiltrating the town, and Damon, always the hunter, is now the hunted; he becomes the prey of a malevolent creature that can possess him at will, and who desires not just Elena's blood but her death.

http://www.ljanesmith.net/

The first four books originally were published in the early 1990's. Then in 2007 and 2008 they were released with new covers in the omnibus edtions. This year, a new book was released called Nightfall. So far I've just read the first two books and really enjoyed them. The series has been turned into a tv series that will air this fall on The CW. Below is a the teaser trailer.

[Review] - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

Title: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
Author: Jennifer Ashley
Series: Highland Pleasures
Genre: Historical Romance
Year: 2009

Summary: The year is 1881. Meet the Mackenzie family--rich, powerful, dangerous, eccentric. A lady couldn't be seen with them without ruin. Rumors surround them--of tragic violence, of their mistresses, of their dark appetites, of scandals that set England and Scotland abuzz.

The youngest brother, Ian, known as the Mad Mackenzie, spent most of his young life in an asylum, and everyone agrees he is decidedly odd. He's also hard and handsome and has a penchant for Ming pottery and beautiful women.

Beth Ackerley, widow, has recently come into a fortune. She has decided that she wants no more drama in her life. She was raised in drama--an alcoholic father who drove them into the workhouse, a frail mother she had to nurse until her death, a fussy old lady she became constant companion to. No, she wants to take her money and find peace, to travel, to learn art, to sit back and fondly remember her brief but happy marriage to her late husband.

And then Ian Mackenzie decides he wants her.

Thoughts: I hadn't planned to pick this one up, but since it was highly recommended by KristieJ and AmyC, I thought I'd give it a try. It was an enjoyable read. I didn't think much of the heroine Beth, she didn't really stand out for me. But Ian and the rest of the Mackenzie brothers were very intriguing and boy do they have some issues. Lucky for us each of the Mackenzie brothers will be getting their own book.

Score: 4 Stars

Author Website: http://www.jennifersromances.com/

Upcoming Releases:
A Christmas Ball- Oct 2009
Pride Mates- Jan 2010
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage- 2010

New Moon

Click poster to get a better view

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner will be presenting an exclusive, never-before-seen clip from the upcoming sequel New Moon during the 2009 MTV Movie Awards May 31st.


There's quite a few trailers out there claiming to be "Offical Trailers" But the ones
I've found are all fan made. Summit Entertainment doesn't even have one up yet. So, as soon as a REAL Offical trailer is released I'll post it.

Bad to the Bone - Out Today!

The long await sequel to last years Wicked Game is out today!

You can read my review of Bad to the Bone H E R E.

Book Description:

If you’re just joining us, welcome to radio station WVMP, "The Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll." Con-artist-turned-station-owner Ciara Griffin manages an on-air staff of off-the-wall DJs—including her new boyfriend Shane McAllister—who really sink their teeth into the music of their ‘Life Time" (the era in which they became vampires). It’s Ciara’s job to keep the undead rocking, the ratings rolling, and the fan base alive—without missing a beat.

For Halloween, WVMP is throwing a bash sure to raise the dead. They’ve got cool tunes, hot costumes, killer cocktails—what could go wrong? Well, for starters, a religious firebrand ranting against the evils of the occult preempts the station’s midnight broadcast. Then, when Ciara tracks down the illegal transmission, the broadcast tower is guarded by what appears to be…a canine vampire? And behind it all is a group of self-righteous radicals who think vampires suck (and are willing to stake their lives on it).

Now Ciara must protect the station while struggling with her own murky relationship issues, her best friend’s unlikely romance with a fledgling vampire, and the nature of her mysterious anti-holy powers. To make it to New Year’s in one piece, she’ll need to learn a few new tricks.…

http://www.jerismithready.com/

[Review] - Dirty by Megan Hart

Title: Dirty
Author: Megan Hart
Genre: Erotic Romance
Year: 2007

Summary: This is what happened...

I met him at the candy store.

He turned and smiled at me and I was surprised enough to smile back. This was not a children's candy store, mind you--this was the kind of place you went to buy expensive imported chocolate truffles for your boss's wife because you felt guilty for having sex with him when you were both at a conference in Milwaukee.

Hypothetically speaking, of course.

I've been hit on plenty of times, mostly by men with little finesse who thought what was between their legs made up for what they lacked between their ears. Sometimes I went home with them anyway, just because it felt good to want and be wanted, even if it was mostly fake.

The problem with wanting is that it's like pouring water into a vase full of stones. It fills you up before you know it, leaving no room for anything else. I don't apologize for who I am or what I've done in--or out--of bed.

I have my job, my house and my life, and for a long time I haven't wanted anything else.

Until Dan. Until now.

Thoughts: Dirty was a book I've been wanting to read ever since I seen it featured in RT Magazine, it's just taken me a while to get around to it.

It took me a while to like the lead, Elle. At times she was frustrating, and the girl definitely has issues. Elle has a bit of a dark past, which really explains why she acts the way she does. Dan on the other hand is at first mysterious, but he's just a really sweet guy and I liked him right away. I did think he was almost too perfect. Although the more I read the more I found myself rooting for him.

Elle and Dan's story is steamy, sexy and at times very dark and heart wrenching. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys Erotic Romance. Some might think that since this is an Erotic story its all sex. But that is really so far from the truth. It has a deep and emotional back story, that might surprise some readers.

Score: 4 Stars

Author Website: http://www.meganhart.com/

Upcoming Releases:Deeper- July 1, 2009
Pleasure and Purpose- September 1, 2009
No Greater Pleasure- October 6, 2009
No Reservations- November 10, 2009

***To read more about Elle and Dan check out the novella Reason Enough
More Info Here

Book Shopping/In My Mailbox [6]

So I went into Borders with a list (really I did), and it had two books on it. I came out with 5 books. Which is really good. Usually I leave with 8 or 9. :) Here's what I got:

Devil in a Kilt- Sue Ellen Welfonder
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie- Jennifer Ashley
Sea Lord- Virginia Kantra
Doomsday Can Wait- Lori Handeland
Relentless- Lauren Dane

And in the mail this week I got:

Sword of Darkness- Kinley MacGregor
Ask For It- Sylvia Day
Storm Glass- Maria V. Snyder
BTVS GN Season 8 Vol. 4
Calvin and Hobbes

Blogs to Check Out [1]

Over the last few months I've come across some really good blogs. They aren't necessarily new, but new too me. Definitely worth checking out. :)

Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings

Book girl of Mur-y-Castell

Cindy Loves Romance

Darque Reviews

Dragons, Heroes and Wizards

Erotic Horizon

Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings

Literary Escapism

Lovin' Me Some Romance

Loving True Blood in Dallas

Lurv à la Mode

Lust In Time

My Blog 2.0

Night Owl Romance

Old Bat's Belfry

Outlandish Dreaming

Readaholic

Romance Rookie

SciFiGuy.ca

Silhouette Nocture Authors Blog

Smutketeers

The Novelty Girls

[Series Spotlight] - Children of the Goddess

Children of the Goddess is a Paranormal Romance series by: R.G. Alexander. I first came across this series when Regina in the Sun was released. I ended up buying the ebook based on the cover art alone and I wasn't disappointed. It turned out to be a very good story. All three covers are by Anne Cain.

Book Description: There’s only one place left to run—into forbidden arms.

When she arrives at Ye Olde Haven Pub, the sanctuary for Trueblood Vampires, Regina is wounded and desperate. Her only thought is to save the Deva Clan, her family, from the dangerous Loups De L’Ombre, the Shadow Wolves. She knows she will not exactly be welcomed with open arms. She is, after all, an Unborn, the lowest caste of Vampire.

As a natural born from the purest line, Zander Sariel knows the rules are sacrosanct—a Trueblood mates with his own kind. But one taste of the young Unborn is all Zander needs to know that rules were made to be broken.

With enemies at every turn, Zander risks everything to save Regina from the monster that hunts her, his own kind’s ignorance and—if he must—her lack of faith in her own unique abilities.
Only together do they have a chance to defeat the shadow that haunts their future, and save their entire race from extinction.

Available in ebook and Trade Paperback- My Bookstore & More


Book Description: Two mates. One sacrifice. It’s a challenge that could save them all…or destroy everything.

Because of his own carelessness, Lux Sariel lost his lover at the hands of the shaman Gray Wolf, and put his Trueblood family in grave danger. Now he’s been sent on a mission to find and protect his mortal enemy’s sister. His companion is Arygon, a sexy Alpha who won’t take no for an answer.

When the two men find Sylvain, a sheltered and innocent beauty with power beyond imagining, passions ignite—and suddenly none of them are certain of the future.

No one but the Goddess.

She has a plan that will change everything for Her children, Were and Vampire alike. A challenge that will fulfill the promise of what this unusual threesome have found together…or destroy them all.

Only Available in ebook- My Bookstore & More


OUT TODAY!
Book Description: Not even the Goddess can save him…but maybe love can.

A Sariel guard, Kit has spent centuries fulfilling his people’s oath to protect the Trueblood Clan. Not Vampire, not Were, and certainly not human, Kit is something altogether…different. And when he is called back home to honor his obligations one last time, he can do none other than obey.

Jesse experiences life behind the lens of a camera. The only time she truly lives is in her dreams. For years she’s imagined a world filled with werewolves, vampires, magic. And him. When she realizes that not only is her dream world real, but the giant of her fantasies is in danger, she’ll have to jump in with both feet, and trust her heart. In Kit’s arms, she learns love is as infinite as time.
But so is a bitter god’s thirst for vengeance.

After a thousand years of duty, Jesse’s love is a gift from the Goddess. But for Kit, it might have come too late…

Only Available in ebook- My Bookstore & More


R.G. Alexander
Smutketeers
The Novelty Girls
Anne Cain's Art
Samhain Publishing

[ARC Review] - Bride of the Wolf

Title: Bride of the Wolf
Author: Jennifer St. Giles
Series: Shadowmen
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Year: 2009

I received this book for review from the author.

Summary and Blurb: When the heroic werewolf Navarre is trapped in the twilight realm, his Shadowmen comrades are unable to rescue him. Only a passionate woman with a spirit as wild as his own can set him free...

Oil heiress Marissa Vasquez fled the jungles of Belize to avoid becoming a pawn in her vicious uncle's wicked schemes. Though she has found temporary sanctuary in little Twilight, Tennessee, only in her dreams does she taste freedom. At night, her spirit intertwines with a magnificent black wolf, and they run together under the glow of a forest moon. When a wounded stranger is brought to the camp where she is hiding, she glimpses in his eyes the mysterious being who has been the partner of her visions. But before she can explore her strange reaction to this man, they are kidnapped and imprisoned once again.

Navarre is a shape shifting Shadowman, captured by the evil Vladarian vampire who hopes to control Marissa. Injured and blind, he struggles to regain his warrior's strength as they fight for their freedom -- and their lives. Together, their spirits form a powerful link matched only by the passion they discover in each other's arms. But can a mortal woman attain true love with a man who is half wolf? And will their enemies give them time to find an answer?

Thoughts: Marissa and Navarre were introduced in early books. Their story began in Kiss of Darkness and continues in this fourth installment. The battle between good and evil continues... For me this book was a bit darker then the rest. Both characters have been through so much that I didn't see how it would work out But to see them finally come together was great. While this book was enjoyable, for me Kiss of Darkness was the better book. If you haven't given this series a try I highly recommend it. Especially if you have a soft spot for werewolves.

Score: 3 Stars

Anything else:
Author Website: http://www.jenniferstgiles.com/

Shadowmen:
Touch of a Dark Wolf
The Lure of the Wolf
Kiss of Darkness
Bride of the Wolf

Book Giveaway Winner: Michelle G

I So Love Tower.com

Not that that I needed anymore books, but the prices of the Trade paperbacks are just too good to pass up. Tower.com http://www.tower.com/ has trade paperbacks at insanely cheap prices. Below Is what I ordered. Each book was under $10. Plus if it's shipping in the U.S and you spend over $25- shipping is free. That's what I call a very nice deal. :)

A Little bit of this.... A Little bit of that... [5]

In the Mailbox....

Last week I got:

Highland Rebel- Judith James (ARC) *yay*

Hunting Midnight- Emma Holly

From the Mists of Wolf Creek-Rebecca Brandewyne

Sentinels: Jaguar Nights- Doranna Durgin

Last night I picked up...

Dead and Gone- Charlaine Harris

Burning Alive- Shannon K. Butcher

And where did I find the new Charlaine Harris in the Young Adult Section again, what it is up with that. This is the third time I've found her books at Walmart in the YA Section. They had two copies. I moved the other one over to the other hardcovers where it should be. LOL!

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Contests

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin' News & Reviews is giving away a set of Atherton Series by Patrick Carman

VampFanGirl at Lovin' Me Some Romance has an Interview and Giveaway with Rhyannon Byrd

Barbara at Happily Forever After will be celebrating her 150th post on Mother's Day. She has couple prizes lined up, make sure you stop on by and check it out.

Fantasy Dreamer at Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings is giving away a copy of S.J. Day's Eve of Darkness.

Bitten By Books is turning a year old and will be celebrating by giving prizes away all month long

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin' News & Reviews has a "pick your own title" going on. Check out the list of books.

Ann Aguirre is giving away an ARC of her upcoming book Doubleblind

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TBR List

I finally got around to updating my To Be Read List. It's compiled of books that are out and ones that haven't been released yet. It can be viewed H E R E

Book Giveaway: Bride of the Wolf

Jennifer St. Giles has offered up another chance to win a signed book. This time around it's the 4th Shadowmen book- Bride of the Wolf. To enter leave a comment. I will post the winner and my review on Monday May 11th. Contest is open to all. Good Luck!

Book Description:

When the heroic werewolf Navarre is trapped in the twilight realm, his Shadowmen comrades are unable to rescue him. Only a passionate woman with a spirit as wild as his own can set him free....

Oil heiress Marissa Vasquez fled the jungles of Belize to avoid becoming a pawn in her vicious uncle's wicked schemes. Though she has found temporary sanctuary in little Twilight, Tennessee, only in her dreams does she taste freedom. At night, her spirit intertwines with a magnificent black wolf, and they run together under the glow of a forest moon. When a wounded stranger is brought to the camp where she is hiding, she glimpses in his eyes the mysterious being who has been the partner of her visions. But before she can explore her strange reaction to this man, they are kidnapped and imprisoned once again.

Navarre is a shapeshifting Shadowman, captured by the evil Vladarian vampire who hopes to control Marissa. Injured and blind, he struggles to regain his warrior's strength as they fight for their freedom — and their lives. Together, their spirits form a powerful link matched only by the passion they discover in each other's arms. But can a mortal woman attain true love with a man who is half wolf? And will their enemies give them time to find an answer?

http://www.jenniferstgiles.com/

Graphic Novel Winners

And the Winners Are:

SMD

(The Dresden Files)

BRIDGET3420

(Watchmen)

CANDICE

(BTVS/Angel)

BRIDGET LOCKE

(Mercy Thompson)

DOTTIE

(Anita Blake)

Please claim your prize by sending your mailing information to

annasbookblog@gmail.com

Congrats!

All winners were picked through http://www.random.org/

Year of Sookie

Out Today

*Yay*

May 19
True Blood Season 1 on DVD

June 14

True Blood Season 2 Begins

True Blood Season 2 Promo





Sookie Stackhouse- 2009 Timeline



http://charlaineharris.com/

http://www.hbo.com/trueblood/

[Review] - Lover Avenged

Title: Lover Avenged
Author: J.R. Ward
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Year: 2009

Summary: Caldwell, NY, has long been the battleground for the battleground for the vampires and their enemies, the Lessening Society. It’s also where Rehvenge has staked out his turf as a drug lord and notorious nightclub that caters to the rich and heavily armed. His shadowy reputation is exactly why he’s approached to kill Wrath, the Blind King, and leader of the Brotherhood.

Rehvenge has always kept his distance from the Brotherhood, even though his sister is married to a member. Because he’s a sympath, his identity is a deadly secret- the revelation of which will result in his banishment to a colony for sociopaths. And as plots within and outside the Brotherhood take their toll against Rehvenge, he turns to the only source of light in a darkening world- Elhena, a vampire untouched by the corruption that has its hold on him- and the only thing standing between him and eternal destruction.

Thoughts: I finished reading Rehv's book a few days ago. I had plans to take it slow and savor it, but that never works as planned. I finished it in about three days, the story really sucked me in and I loved every minute. There is something about each brother I like and I've enjoy all the books. While Zsadist has always been my favorite brother, I think Lover Avenged is the best story in the series.

Once again there are different plots going on. Lassiter and Tohr were great. It was also nice that we got to see more of Wrath and Beth. Even though the brothers & their Shellens appear in the other books I feel Wrath and Beth have been pushed out of the picture alot.

I was never a big fan of Rehv's but this book really made me like him. The development between Rehv and Ehlena was sweet, tempting and very sexy. The only things that I didn't really like were the Lessers (sorry but they bore me to no end). Then there is John Matthew. I don't like the turn his character has taken. But I assume and hope the issues will get resolved in future books. Other than those two factors I felt the book was solid and a great read.

Score: 5 Stars

Author Website: http://www.jrward.com/

Black Dagger Brotherhood:
Dark Lover
Lover Eternal
Lover Awakened
Lover Revealed
Lover Unbound
Lover Enshrined
BDB: Insider's Guide
Lover Avenged

Upcoming Releases:
Covet- September 29, 2009

Guest Blogging & Other Fun Stuff

Today....

I'm guest blogging over at Babbling About Books and More.

Review & Book Giveaway! Stop by and check it out.

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My Mosaic

The rules:
1. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr.
2. Using only the first page of results, pick an image.
3. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker.

Now, the questions:
First name?
Favorite food?
What high school did you go to?
Favorite color?
Celebrity crush?
Favorite drink?
Dream vacation?
Favorite dessert?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What do you love most in life?
One word to describe you.
Your flickr name.

May Contest- Graphic Novels & Comics **Closed**

This month I'm giving away Graphic Novels and Comic Books. There will be five winners. To enter just leave a comment with which item you'd like to win. I'll pick a winner on May 6th. If you don't have a blogger, make sure you leave an email address. Open to all.

The winner of The Dresden Files GN will also get to chose from
Small Favor paperback or the novella Backup.

Watchmen

BTVS Season 8 Vol. 1- The Long Way Home &

Angel Long Night's Journey

(these two are one prize, they will come together)

Mercy Thompson- Homecoming Issue #1

Anita Blake- Issues #1-5 of The Laughing Corpse

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Also May 2nd is Free Comic Book Day at participating Stores and Online stores. For more information check these sites out:

Free Comic Book Day
Things From Another World