What's Your Gift?

Your Gift is Intellect

You are a big thinker, and you're always playing with new ideas. You are curious about the world. You enjoy learning and developing new theories. You enjoy researching, analyzing, and solving problems. Thinking hard feels good! You're the type of person who finds most mental tasks to be easy. You love to stretch your brain.

What's Your Gift?

Deadlock (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Deadlock" by Iris Johansen.

Product Description

Emily Hudson is an archeologist who travels the world in search of priceless artifacts from war-torn countries and other hot spots. Her best friend and partner, Joel Levy, is always at her side—until one day, her entire crew is massacred and Joel and Emily are held captive. Victims of one of the most ruthless and evil human beings on earth. For two weeks they try to survive, until Emily is the unwitting instrument in Joel’s demise.

John Garrett has worked for the CIA, MI6, and whoever else needed his services. Now, the CIA comes calling with a desperate mission for him: save Emily Hudson. But their may be more to this job than they let him know. And soon, his connection to Emily has him questioning everything he thought to be true. Emily has vengeance on her mind. Will Garrett aid her in getting revenge? Can Emily help him get to the truth behind a bigger conspiracy? Or will they both die trying…

From the Back Cover

With lightning-fast pacing, startling plot twists, and shocking betrayals, #1 blockbuster bestselling author Iris Johansen is at the top of her game with

DEADLOCK

What began as an innocent mission
Emily Hudson is a renowned archaeologist who travels the world to save priceless artifacts from theft or destruction. Her best friend and partner, Joel Levy, is always at her side—until one day, when her entire crew comes under attack. Joel and Emily are held hostage by a sadistic captor who is determined to find the missing link to a legendary treasure. For weeks they struggle to survive against terrifying odds, pushed to their limits—and beyond…

has become a desperate race for survival…
John Garrett has worked for the CIA, British intelligence, and whoever else was willing to pay for his services. This time, a Washington operative hands him what at first appears to be just another assignment: to track down, and save, Emily and Joel. But it quickly becomes much more, especially when Garrett finds himself drawn to someone as dauntless and bent on revenge as Emily. Soon, they’re catapulted into an astonishing adventure in which nothing—and no one—is what it seems. And lives hang in the balance as one man and one woman unravel the explosive truth behind a conspiracy hidden for generations.

About the Author

IRIS JOHANSEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Quicksand, Pandora's Daughter, Killer Dreams, On the Run, Countdown, Firestorm, Fatal Tide, Dead Aim, No One to Trust, Stalemate and more. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia.

My review:

The villian was truly mad, cruel and sadistic. Man did I want to kill him myself. LOL!

I liked Emily, John and the supporting characters.

3/5

Whisper of Warning (Mass Market Paperback)

I've just finished reading "Whisper of Warning" the 2nd book in her Glass Sister series by Laura Griffin.



WILL HE HELP PROVE HER INNOCENCE...


OR LEAD A KILLER TO HER DOOR?

Courtney Glass has been in trouble all her life, but nothing tops being an up-close witness to a brutal murder. Until she's accused of the crime.

Every scrap of evidence points to her guilt, and only Courtney knows what really happened. Now she must prove that she's not a murderer...but is one of the killer's intended victims. As police investigators hammer her for answers, Courtney knows she has two choices: run, or trust the brooding, sexy detective who's made it clear she's his prime suspect.

Will Hodges doesn't need Special Forces training to know that, despite Courtney's killer looks and razor-sharp tongue, her tough-girl act hides a vulnerable woman with a deadly secret. As the body count rises, Will realizes that a lethal enemy has Courtney in his crosshairs. The killer is waiting, watching her every move -- and he won't stop until her fear has grown from a whisper to a scream....

About the Author

Laura Griffin started her career in journalism before venturing into the world of romantic suspense. Her articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, and her fiction work has garnered awards from writing competitions throughout the country. Laura currently lives in Austin, where she is working on her next novel.

Visit her web site at www.lauragriffin.com.

5 Bodies to Die For (Body Movers, Book 5) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've just finished reading "5 Bodies to Die For" the 5th book in her Body Movers series by Stephanie Bond.

Product Description

The Charmed Killer is on the loose in Atlanta and Carlotta Wren is caught up in the terror—especially when her body-moving side business brings her dangerously close to the action.

And then…

She's forced to take refuge in her former fiancé's house—much to the chagrin of other interested parties…

Her brother Wesley begins to behave as if he has his own death wish…

And someone close to her is implicated in the mass murders.

Meanwhile, Carlotta can't shake the feeling that danger is dogging her seemingly cursed family—and that the serial killer's exploits are starting to get personal….

My review:

I really enjoy reading this series because it's a light, fast-paced and fun read. This series also reminds me of the Stephanie Plum series except Carlotta isn't a bounty hunter and she has three men after her instead of two.

4/5

It's Monday! What Are You Reading Meme?

What Are You Reading is a weekly Monday Meme that J. Kaye Book Blog hosts.

Post the books you read last week, books currently being read and books you plan on finishing this week.

Last week I read:

1. Chains - Shiloh Walker
2. Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Living the Vida Lola - Misa Ramirez
4. 5 Bodies to Die For - Stephanie Bond

I'm currently reading:

1. Whisper of Warning - Laura Griffin

Books I'm planning on reading this week:

1. Deadlock - Iris Johansen
2. Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
3. Sweetheart - Chelsea Cain

Here's the links:

http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-

Library Haul (July 20 - 26)

Here's the list of books I picked up from the library this weekend.

Deadlock - Iris Johansen
Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
Hard and Fast - Erin McCarthy
The Dark Hunters Manga - Sherrilyn Kenyon
A Fantasy Medley - various authors (not reading)
Face of a Killer - Robin Burcell (not reading)

Living the Vida Lola: A Lola Cruz Mystery (Lola Cruz Mysteries) (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Living the Vida Lola" the 1st book in her Lola Cruz series by Misa Ramirez.

Product Description

Meet Lola Cruz. After paying her dues as an intern, she’s now a full-fledged detective at Camacho and Associates. Her boss is Manny Camacho, a muy caliente former cop with a mysterious ex-wife, a Lara Croft look-alike girlfriend, and a sudden personal interest in Lola. Her first big case? A missing mother who may not want to be found. And to make her already busy life even more complicated, Lola’s helping her cousin plan her quinceañera, and battling her family and their old-fashioned views on women and careers. She’s also reunited with the gorgeous Jack Callaghan, her high school crush whom she shamelessly tailed years ago and photographed doing the horizontal salsa with some other lucky girl.

Lola takes it all in stride, but when the subject of her search ends up dead, she realizes she has a lot more to worry about. Soon she finds herself wrapped up in the possibly shady practices of a tattoo parlor, local politics, and someone with serious---maybe deadly---road rage. To top it all off, her treasured postcoital pictures of Jack are missing! Still, Lola is well-equipped to handle these challenges. She's a black-belt in kung fu, and her body isn’t her only weapon. She’s got smarts, sass, and more tenacity than her Mexican mafioso-wannabe grandfather. A few of her famous margaritas don’t hurt, either.

Debut author Misa Ramirez, a blond-haired, green-eyed gal with a passion for the Latino culture and authentic Mexican food, has penned a delicious mix of mystery, romance, and all-out fun. Filled with sizzling scenes and side-splitting humor, Living the Vida Lola is a thrilling ride that will have you up all night.

About the Author

Misa Ramirez is proud to be a Latina-by-marriage. A native California girl and a former middle and high school teacher, she now writes full-time in her home near Dallas, Texas, where she lives with her husband and five children.

My review:

This was a light fast-paced and fun read. I really enjoyed it and it really does remind me of the Stephanie Plum series.

5/5

What Board Game Are You?

You Are Boggle

You are an incredibly creative and resourceful person. You're able to dig deep and think outside the box to get things done. You are a non linear thinker. You don't like following directions You draw your inspiration from the strangest places sometimes. You're constantly inspired.

What Board Game Are You?

Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 17) (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Skin Trade" the 17th book in her Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton.

From Publishers Weekly

Hamilton's 17th Anita Blake novel draws the vampire hunter into a game of cat-and-mouse with a particularly monstrous vampire named Vittorio. Aided by sadistic serial killer Otto Jefferies, convenient sociopath Edward Kemper and fanged escorts handpicked by her lover Jean-Claude, U.S. marshal Anita offers her services to Las Vegas, now under siege from Vittorio's army of enthralled preternatural beings. Manipulated by the cunning Vittorio and occasionally misled by coincidental events, Anita employs her insight into Vittorio's condition and weaponized libido as the decisive weapons in this struggle.

Product Description

A proven series with a hot new look. The #1 bestselling author returns with her most anticipated novel yet.

When a vampire serial killer sends Anita Blake a grisly souvenir from Las Vegas, she has to warn Sin City’s local authorities what they’re dealing with. Only it’s worse than she thought. Ten officers and one executioner have been slain—paranormal style. Anita heads to Vegas, where’s she’s joined by three other federal marshals, including the ruthless Edward. It’s a good thing he always has her back, because when she gets close to the bodies, Anita senses “tiger” too strongly to ignore it. The weretigers are very powerful in Las Vegas, which means the odds of her rubbing someone important the wrong way just got a lot higher.

My review:

This is one of the better Anita books because it deals more with storyline then the sex. Also you don't see Micah (I really hate that guy) and I just want to kill him. LOL!

I know that some people were icked when they find out that Anita had sex with a 16 yr. old shapeshifter. I had no problem with it because she didn't know that she did until the next morning.

4/5

Hot Summer Nights Contest #4

Book Junkie has a Hot Summers Night Contest #4 with 2 winners.

The contest closes July 31st at 12:00 AM EST and is open to everyone.

The 1st prize winner gets to pick a $50 GC to either Barnes & Noble or Borders and two secret new releases or the stash of books and goodies.

The 2nd prize winner gets either $50 GC or the stash of books and goodies after the 1st prize winner doesn't pick.

The prizes consist of signed books, e-books and goodies from all authors who donated.

Here's the link:

http://myfoolishwisdom.blogspot.com/2009/07/hot-summer-nights-contest-week-4.html

Chains (Paperback)

I've just finished reading "Chains" by Shiloh Walker.

Product Description

The national bestselling author of “blazingly hot” (Sensual Romance Reviews) novels raises the temperature even more with three all-new stories of sizzling suspense

Renee was the homecoming queen with the perfect boyfriend and the perfect life. Lacey was the golden girl with the bright future. And Sherra always looked like the princess in a fairy tale. The three girls each seemed charmed—until one tragic night shattered their hopes for normalcy.

Now, fifteen years later, the women are returning to their hometown of Madison, Ohio, where three men await them—each dangerous in his own way. And when each of the women succumb to desire, they may also find the safety they’ve been searching for.

Fifteen years ago three young women were changed forever. In the blink of an eye, Renee, Lacey, and Sherra became unwilling allies amidst tragedy. Now they are back in their hometown at the same time, and someone doesn't like it. CHAINS is a romantic suspense novel that readers won't soon forget.

CHAINS OF REBELLION, Book 1: Renee

Renee is a silent princess. Constantly on her guard to be the perfect girl, she has gone to a party with a boy she can't stand but who her mother wants her to date. When she enters a room and he is attempting to rape another girl, Renee is unable to understand why no one will help the victim. Angry and appalled, Renee does what she can to keep the girl from rape. As a result, she becomes a pariah and her mother is disappointed - all because she did what was right. Now she is back in her hometown and someone does not like it one bit.

CHAINS OF LONGING, Book 2: Lacey

Lacey was the girl everyone loved. She was steady and beautiful and people just knew she would go places. When she attends a party with her friend, Lacey's world comes to a crashing halt with one violent act. Now, fifteen years later, Lacey is single and still trying to come to grips with what happened so long ago. Running into Seth Salinger doesn't help either. Lacey needs to stay away from him because he makes her feel things she shouldn't. When an ominous presence begins to stalk her, Lacey turns to Seth - he will keep her safe.

CHAINS OF MEMORY, Book 3: Sherra

Fifteen years ago Sherra was the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. She liked to party and while at a bash given by the mayor's son, she was accosted because of her reputation. With rape on his mind, the boy who was going to rape her wouldn't take no for an answer. Rescue came in the forms of Renee, the guy's girlfriend, and Lacey, a high school favorite, but when a gun becomes involved; things go from bad to worse. Sherra suffers from nightmares and other horrible flashbacks, and her life revolves around writing horror novels. When she receives the high school reunion invitation in the mail, Sherra knows she shouldn't but she has to go back to where it all started and ended for her. Her psychotic stalker will just have to wait.

My Review:

I really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend checking it out.

Wow the sex was hot and steamy and there is variety of positions (anal, dom/sub situations, spanking & gagging, girl on top of guy, etc.)

5/5

In the Mail (July 20)

Today I received in the mail:



Love at First Flight (Mass Market Paperback)

Product Description

What if the guy in the airplane seat next to you turned out to be the love of your life?

Juliana, happy in her career as a hair stylist, is on her way to visit her boyfriend of ten years who's working out of state. She's wondering why they're not engaged yet. Michael is going to his fiance's parents' home for an engagement party he doesn't want. A states' prosecutor, he's about to try the biggest case of his career, he hates the distraction, and he's having doubts about the relationship.

They sit together on the plane, and discover they're on the same flight coming back. When the weekend is a disaster for each of them, they bond on the plane ride home. But life is full of complications, including their exes, who don't want to let go, and when Michael's trial turns dangerous, the two must confront what they value most in life...

I won this book on Marie's Blog. Thanks so much!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

What Are You Reading is a weekly Monday Meme that J. Kaye Book Blog hosts.

Post the books you read last week, books currently being read and books you plan on finishing this week.

Last week I read:

1. Sweetheart - Chelsea Cain
2. The Final Victim - Wendy Corsi Staub
3. Pursuit - Karen Robards
4. Undead and Unwelcome - MaryJanice Davidson
5. Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love

I'm currently reading:

1. Chains - Shiloh Walker

Book I'm planning on reading this week:

1. Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Living the Vida Lola - Misa Ramirez
3. 5 Bodies to Die For - Stephanie Bond

Here's the links:

http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-weekly-event.html

Whispered Lies (Paperback)

I've just finished reading "Whispered Lies" the 2nd book in their BAD (Bureau of American Defense series by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love.

Product Description

In the suspenseful new thriller from New York Times bestselling coauthors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love, a Bureau of American Defense agent must join forces with an informant he can neither trust nor resist.

Bureau of American Defense operative Carlos Delgado has spent the past sixteen years watching over his shoulder, waiting for death to catch up to him. His luck runs out when BAD intercepts an unexpected tip on the number one threat to United States security: the Fratelli de il Sovrano. Their best hope for uncovering a deadly plan that risks countless lives and threatens economic chaos just days before the presidential election is to capture a mysterious informant known as Mirage. But when Carlos takes her into custody, Mirage is not at all what he expected -- and neither is the threat she poses to the secrets he would die to protect.

Gabrielle Saxe has hidden from a killer for the past decade, sending anonymous tips on international criminals to intelligence agencies around the world. When a postcard arrives from a friend who is supposed to be dead, she takes a risk that catapults her into the midst of dangerous operatives on a treacherous mission -- and into the arms of a man who is duty-bound to surrender her to Interpol as an international felon. Carlos is the last person Gabrielle should trust and the only one standing between her and death. But little does she know, she holds the key to his survival as well....

My review:

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was fast pace, the romance between Carlos and Gabrielle was believable, the villians were truly horrifying, etc.

5/5

Reading Challenge - Lisa Jackson

J. Kaye's Book Blog is having a Lisa Jackson Reading Challenge between now and December 31, 2010.

You need to know how many books you want to read but you can change titles but try to read the amount you listed.

I'm going to try for 4 for now but will add more if I can find more Lisa books at my library.

1. No Mercy
2. Montana Fire - Finished
3. Missing - Finished
4. Twice Kissed -

Here's the link:

http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/bloggers-20092010-lisa-jackson-reading.html

What Mexican Food Are You Quiz?

You Are Chips and Salsa

You are energetic and a real go getter. You can even be aggressive at times. You love taking risks and taking the rewards. You are a true daredevil. You can be a bit greedy in life, and you go after what you want. You are courageous and edgy. You will do what others are afraid of.

What Mexican Food Are You?

Undead and Unwelcome (Queen Betsy, Book 8) (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Undead and Unwelcome" the 8th book in her Queen Betsy
series by MaryJanice Davidson.

Product Description

Betsy Taylor has problems that only a vampire queen/suburban wife could possibly understand. Such as taking the body of her werewolf friend Antonia—who died in her service—to Cape Cod, where she’s not sure if the Wyndham werewolves will welcome her with fangs or friendship. Meanwhile, her posse back in St. Paul is sending frantic e-mails alerting Betsy to her half-sister’s increasingly erratic behavior. Looks like the devil’s daughter is coming into her own—and raising hell.

About the Author

MaryJanice Davidson is a bestselling author who also writes a series featuring a teen were-dragon named Jennifer Scales, and novels featuring Fred the Mermaid (Fish Out of Water, Swimming without a Net, and Sleeping with the Fishes).

3/5

July Release Dates

Updated: 07/20/09

+ = Added to List

1st
Dust to Dust - Heather Graham
Hit and Run - Lawrence Block (pb)
Kill for Me - Karen Rose (pb)
Love at First Flight - Marie Force
Midnight Master - Cynthia Eden
Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank
The Wildest Heart - Rosemary Rogers
One Scream Away - Kate Brady

2nd

+Secondhand Spirits: A Witchcraft Mystery - Juliet Blackwell

3rd
The Redeeming - Shiloh Walker
Undone - Karin Slaughter

7th
Strange Brew - Anthology
Atlantis Unmasked - Alyssa Day
The Dark-Hunters Vol. 1 - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Sweet Restraint - Beth Kery
Breakpoint - Jo Ann Ross
Burn - Linda Howard
Babies in the Bargain - Mona Risk
Double Play - Jill Shavis
Fade to Black - Leslie Parrish
Where There's a Witch (Bewitching Mysteries, No. 5) - Madelyn Alt

14th
Good Things Come In Threes - Anthology
Stone's Embrace - Delilah Devlin

21st
Homecoming - Patricia Briggs
Not That Innocent - Anthology
+Storm Cycle - Iris Johansen

27th
Eternal Kiss - Anthology

28th
Speak of the Devil - Jenna Black
Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene Frost
Dark Lover - Brenda Joyce
The Fire King - Marjorie M. Liu
Leader of the Pack - Karen McInerney
Faefever - Karen Marie Moning (mmp)
Stolen Heat - Elizabeth Naughton
Chosen to Die - Lisa Jackson
Hunting Ground - Patricia Briggs
Dark Warrior Unbroken - Alexis Morgan
My Soul to Take - Rachel Vincent
+Hot Pursuit - Suzanne Brockmann
+Watch the Skies - James Patterson

31st
A Fantasy Medley - Anthology

In the Mail (July 15)

I received these two books today:



Unspoken (Zebra Books) (Paperback)

Product Description

A New York Times Bestselling Author

Shelby Cole thought she'd put Bad Luck behind her. Bad Luck, Texas, that is. She'd left her hometown ten years ago, her world shattered and her illegitimate baby dead. Now she's receiving anonymous letters claiming that her daughter is alive. But going home means demanding answers that her father, Judge Jerome Cole, won't be happy to give -- and facing Nevada Smith, the man who broke her heart.

From the Back Cover

When secrets are revealed and lies are exposed, anything can happen . . . even murder. Shelby Cole thought she'd put Bad Luck behind her. Bad Luck, Texas, that is. She left her hometown ten years ago, her world shattered and her illegitimate baby dead. Now she's receiving anonymous letters claiming that her daughter is alive. But going home means demanding answers that her father won't be happy to give and facing Nevada Smith, the man who broke her heart. But Shelby's not the only person returning to Bad Luck. Falsely accused of murder and sent to prison for ten years, Ross McCallum is coming home to settle the score, especially with Shelby and Nevada. Shelby's search for the truth boils over into violence as a lethal web of secrets threatens everything she believes about the man she loves and even her very own life.

Naamah's Kiss (Hardcover)- Thanks SciFi-Guy & Hachette Books



Product Description

Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn; the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all broke a sacred oath sworn in the name of all his people. Now, only small gifts remain to them. Through her lineage, Moirin possesses such gifts - the ability to summon the twilight and conceal herself, and the skill to coax plants to grow.

Moirin has a secret, too. From childhood onward, she senses the presence of unfamiliar gods in her life; the bright lady, and the man with a seedling cupped in his palm. Raised in the wilderness by her reclusive mother, it isn't until she comes of age that Moirin learns how illustrious, if mixed, her heritage is. The great granddaughter of Alais the Wise, child of the Maghuin Donn, and a cousin of the Cruarch of Alba, Moirin learns her father was a D'Angeline priest dedicated to serving Naamah, goddess of desire.

After Moirin undergoes the rites of adulthood, she finds divine acceptance...on the condition that she fulfill an unknown destiny that lies somewhere beyond the ocean. Or perhaps oceans. Beyond Terre d'Ange where she finds her father, in the far reaches of distant Ch'in, Moirin's skills are a true gift when facing the vengeful plans of an ambitious mage, a noble warrior princess desperate to save her father's throne, and the spirit of a celestial dragon.

Pursuit (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Pursuit" by Karen Robards.

Product Description

New York Times–bestselling author Karen Robards weaves a complex tale of a political conspiracy at the highest level of government, with a steamy love affair between protector and prey.

When rookie lawyer Jessica Ford gets the call from her boss, John Davenport, the senior partner at the illustrious law firm for which she works, she can tell he is well on his way to being drunk. He needs Jess to meet First Lady Annette Cooper, for whom Davenport is a personal lawyer, at a Washington, D.C., hotel. Jess is thrilled: this high- profile assignment must mean that she’s earned her boss’s trust and she’s on her way to bigger things. But unfortunately, bigger isn’t always better.

Jess doesn’t remember much—only that in the course of the late-night meeting with Annette Cooper, she ended up in the backseat of a car, speeding off into the darkness. All Jess knows is that the car crashed en route, and the other three passengers were killed, including the First Lady. Badly injured, Jess is the only survivor of what is trumpeted around the world as a tragic accident.

Although she has no memory about the events leading up to the accident, Jess is still bothered by one question: Was it really an accident? The Secret Service agent on the case, Mark Ryan, gets the feeling that Jess is hiding something. As his suspicions grow, Jess’s world starts falling apart. First, she is brutally attacked in the hospital, barely escaping with her life. Then her boss dies under questionable circumstances. In fact, everyone who might possibly know the details about the First Lady’s last few hours starts turning up dead. And then Jess understands: If she remembers that night, she’ll be dead too.

Terrified and certain that the First Lady’s death was no accident, Jess has only Mark Ryan to turn to. . . .

My reviw:

I enjoyed reading this book and it was fast pace.

4/5

Kate Brady - One Scream Away Contest

Beth's Book Review Blog has a Kate Brady - One Scream Away contest where up to 5 winners can win..

Only open to US and Canada and no P.O. Boxes accepted for mailing addresses.

The contest is open between July 14th to August 4th at 11:59 PM EST. Winners announced August 5th.

Here's the link:

http://bethsbookreviewblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/interview-and-giveaway-one-scream-away.html

The Final Victim (Paperback)

I've just finished reading "The Final Victim" by Wendy Corsi Staub.

Product Description

What She Left Behind… Everyone in Savannah, Georgia knows the Remington estate. The rambling old house bears blatant testimony not just to the esteemed family's vast wealth, but to unbearable tragedy and whispered secrets. Soon, the Remingtons will all come home to this secluded plantation nestled deep in the shadow of moss-covered trees. Then they will have to die…one by one…

Hasn’t Just Come Back To Haunt Her… For Charlotte Remington Maitland, the past five years have been a haze of pain and loss. Now, with her new husband and teenaged daughter, she’s found a second chance at happiness—until the moment her grandfather’s will is read. As the sole beneficiary of the vast Remington estate, Charlotte will get everything that’s coming to her. A killer will make sure of that—no matter who has to die…

It’s Come Back To Kill Her. Trapped in a house of lies, searching for answers to deadly questions, Charlotte has never been more afraid. Someone knows her family's deepest secrets. Someone who will take Charlotte to the edge of sanity and the dark heart of her greatest fear in order to make her…

The Final Victim

5/5 - Tricky Ending

Library Haul (July 12 - 18)

Here's the list of books I picked up from the library this weekend.

Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton (review)
Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love (review)
Pursuit - Karen Robards (review)
Undead and Unwelcome - MaryJanice Davidson (review)
Living the Vida Loca - Misa Ramirez (review)
Chains - Shiloh Walker (review)
Sacrifice - S.J. Bolton
Curse the Dawn - Karen Chance

Marie Force - Love at First Flight and Line of Scrimmage Contest

J. Kaye's Book Blog has a Marie Force - Love at First Flight and Line of Scrimmage contest where up to 2 winners can win either book.

The contest closes July 25th at 11:59 PM EST.

Here's the link:

http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2009/07/giveaway-love-at-first-flight-and-line.html

Sweetheart (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Sweetheart" the 2nd book in her Archie Sheridan series by Chelsea Cain.

Product Description

With Heartsick, Chelsea Cain took the crime world by storm, introducing two of the most compelling characters in decades: serial killer Gretchen Lowell and her obsessed pursuer Portland Detective Archie Sheridan. The book spent four weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and garnered rave reviews around the world. But the riveting story of Archie and Gretchen was left unfinished, and now Chelsea Cain picks up the tale again.

When the body of a young woman is discovered in Portland’s Forest Park, Archie is reminded of the last time they found a body there, more than a decade ago: it turned out to be the Beauty Killer’s first victim, and Archie’s first case. This body can't be one of Gretchen's—she’s in prison—but after help from reporter Susan Ward uncovers the dead woman's identity, it turns into another big case. Trouble is, Archie can't focus on the new investigation because the Beauty Killer case has exploded: Gretchen Lowell has escaped from prison.

Archie hadn't seen her in two months; he'd moved back in with his family and sworn off visiting her. Though it should feel like progress, he actually feels worse. The news of her escape spreads like wildfire, but secretly, he's relieved. He knows he's the only one who can catch her, and in fact, he has a plan to get out from under her thumb once and for all.

Chelsea Cain has topped her own bestselling debut thriller with this unputdownable, unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat read.

From the Back Cover

“Sensual and engulfing…keeps us turning the pages.”
—The New York Times Book Review

Portland detective Archie Sheridan, the former head of the Beauty Killer Task Force, hunted Gretchen Lowell for years before she kidnapped him, tortured him, and then let him go. Now that she is behind bars, Archie is finally piecing his life back together. He’s returned home to his ex-wife and their two children. But no matter how hard Archie tries, he just can’t stop thinking about Gretchen…

Sweetheart

When the body of a young woman is discovered in Forest Park, Archie is reminded of the first corpse he discovered there a decade ago: it turned out to be the Beauty Killer’s first victim, and Archie’s first case. Then, the unthinkable happens: Gretchen escapes from prison, and once the news breaks, all of Portland goes on high alert…but secretly, Archie is relieved. He knows he’s the only one who can capture Gretchen—and now he has a plan to get out from under her thumb once and for all. Even if it means becoming her last victim…

My review:

I highly recommend reading this series (Archie & Gretchen are both messed up).

5/5

In the Mail (July 10)

The Scorpion & The Seducer - Bonnie Vanak (won this on Mona's Blog, thanks!)
The Lady & The Libertine - Bonnie Vanak
Seduce the Darkness - Gena Showalter (won this on Undercover's Blog, thanks)

Once Dead, Twice Shy (Madison Avery, Book 1) (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Once Dead, Twice Shy" the 1st book in her Madison Avery series by Kim Harrison.

Product Description

My name is Madison Avery, and I'm here to tell you that there's more out there than you can see, hear, or touch. Because I'm there. Seeing it. Touching it. Living it.

Madison's prom was killer — literally. For some reason she's been targeted by a dark reaper—yeah, that kind of reaper—intent on getting rid of her, body and soul. But before the reaper could finish the job, Madison was able to snag his strange, glowing amulet and get away.

Now she's stuck on Earth—dead but not gone. Somehow the amulet gives her the illusion of a body, allowing her to toe the line between life and death. She still doesn't know why the dark reaper is after her, but she's not about to just sit around and let fate take its course.

With a little ingenuity, some light-bending, and the help of a light reaper (one of the good guys! Maybe . . . ), her cute crush, and oh yeah, her guardian angel, Madison's ready to take control of her own destiny once and for all, before it takes control of her.

Well, if she believed in that stuff.

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison was born and raised in the upper Midwest but has since fled south to better avoid snow. She spends her time tending orchids, cooking with some guy in a leather jacket, and training her new dog. Her current vices include good chocolate and exquisite sushi. Kim is the author of the bestselling Hollows series, including The Outlaw Demon Wails, and she contributed to the paranormal collection Prom Nights From Hell.

In the Mail (July 8)

Stakes & Stilettos - Michelle Rowen
Passion Unleased - Larissa Ione
Surf's Up - Janielle Denison, MaryJanice Davidson, Nina Bangs
Relentless & Undercover - Lauren Dane (thanks Anya & BookBinge)
Daring Time - Beth Kery (thanks novelthoughts)
Man After Midnight - Devyn Quinn (thanks Lea)
Hint of Wicked - Jennifer Haymore (thanks yougottareadreviews)

Library Haul (Jun 22 - July 4)

Here's a list of the books I picked up at the library in the last two weeks.

2 Weeks Ago

Dayhunter - Jocelynn Drake
Night Rising - Chris Marie Green
HeartSick - Chelsea Cain
Nightfall - Anne Stuart (review)
At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (review)
Return to Me - Christy Reece (review)

Last Thursday

Sweetheart - Chelsea Cain (review)
The Final Victim - Wendy Corsi Staub (review)
Once Dead, Twice Shy - Kim Harrison (review)

Last Saturday

5 Bodies to Die For - Stephanie Bond
Whisper of Warning - Laura Griffin
So Still the Night - Kim Lenox - didn't read
Eternal Lover - various authors
Trust Me - Brenda Novak - didn't read