Flirt (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 18)

I've finished "Flirt" the 18th book in her Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton.

Product Description

The New York Times bestselling series.

When Anita Blake meets with prospective client Tony Bennington, who is desperate to have her reanimate his recently deceased wife, she is full of sympathy for his loss. Anita knows something about love, and she knows everything there is to know about loss. But what she also knows, though Tony Bennington seems unwilling to be convinced, is that the thing she can do as a necromancer isn't the miracle he thinks he needs. The creature that Anita could coerce to step out of the late Mrs. Bennington's grave would not be the lovely Mrs. Bennington. Not really. And not for long.

About the Author

Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family.

My Review:

I will write my review later on tonight, so please check back later, thanks!

3/5

Book Blogger Hop #4

This Meme is hosted by Jennifer from Crazy For Books on every Friday. This is a great way to connect with other bloggers and readers to make new friends.

Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

This is my fourth time joining this blog hop and I hope to find some great bloggers!

1.  About Happy Books
2.  The Book Junkie's Bookshelf
3.  Diva's Bookcase
4.  Geeky Blogger's Book Blog

Manga Review: Mixed Vegetables, Vol. 7 [Paperback]

I've finished "Mixed Vegetables Vol. 7 by Ayumi Komura.

Product Description

R to L (Japanese Style). Does Hanayu have the recipe for success? Can Hanayu discover the recipe for love? Leaving her internship at Sushi Hyuga to go on her family's annual trip to France is the last thing Hanayu wants to do. On the other hand, a pastry-research trip in Europe is Hayato's idea of a dream come true--can the two aspiring chefs ever catch a break? Plus, Hayato has become suspicious of patisserie assistant Maezawa, who has expressed an interest in Hanayu. As it turns out, both Hanayu and Hayato may have their wires crossed about what Maezawa is really after!

About the Author

Ayumi Komura was born in Kagoshima Prefecture. Her previous title isHybrid Berry, about a high school girl who ends up posing as a boy on her school's baseball team.
 
My Review:
 
I really like the cover because the colors blend in really well together and the color scheme is beautiful!
 
Hayato is quite the possessive and jealous guy and doesn't like it when Hanayu talks to other guys! 

I really enjoyed looking at the yummy food and there is even a recipe at the back of the manga!
 
4/5

Thanks Maylene from Simon and Schuster for sending me this manga for review, greatly appreciate it!

Jennifer Haymore - A Touch of Scandal Giveaway

A TOUCH OF SCANDAL

By Jennifer Haymore

The last thing Garrett, Duke of Calton, expects to find while tracking his sworn enemy is the delectable, mysterious Kate. This beautiful servant girl rouses a longing the battle-scarred ex-soldier had never hoped to feel again. But when she turns out to be the sister of the man he seeks, he's convinced he's been betrayed.

Kate knows her duty to her family, yet how can she ignore Garrett's powerful pull on her heart? Or the heady temptation of his stolen-and sizzling-kisses?

Scandal has followed the duke since the war. Now the greatest shock of all is on its way-the one that can separate Garrett and Kate forever.

Contest Rules

I have one more copy to give away since I'm having trouble with winners getting back to me I will extend this giveaway to Saturday, May 1st at 11:59 PM.

This giveaway is open to the US and Canada only and No P.O. BOXES please!

If you’d like to enter this giveaway please fill out this form thanks
http://www.emailmeform.com/fid.php?formid=483516

Must be a follower!

The contest runs till May 1st and closes at 11:59 PM PST!

Sorry but I don't e-mail the winner so please check back on May 2nd for the winner, thanks!

W.W.W. Wednesday Meme (Apr 28)

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions!…

What are you currently reading?

Flirt (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 18) [Hardcover]
 
Product Description

The New York Times bestselling series

When Anita Blake meets with prospective client Tony Bennington, who is desperate to have her reanimate his recently deceased wife, she is full of sympathy for his loss. Anita knows something about love, and she knows everything there is to know about loss. But what she also knows, though Tony Bennington seems unwilling to be convinced, is that the thing she can do as a necromancer isn't the miracle he thinks he needs. The creature that Anita could coerce to step out of the late Mrs. Bennington's grave would not be the lovely Mrs. Bennington. Not really. And not for long.

What do you think you'll read next?

Blood Ties: A Bishop/Special Crimes Unit Novel (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit Novels) [Hardcover]

Product Description

New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper takes us to the outer reaches of fear in her latest thriller, as the Special Crimes Unit finds itself targeted by a monster intent on destroying both Noah Bishop and his people.

The elite Special Crimes Unit, the FBI’s most controversial and effective team, is a group of mavericks and misfits trained to use their unique psychic abilities to hunt the worst monsters imaginable—human ones. Led by the enigmatic Noah Bishop, the SCU has earned a reputation for pitting their skills and cunning against killers that other cops fear. But this time Bishop and his agents face an enemy who has them in his sights, a trained sniper with a deadly plan—and more than one ace up his sleeve.

It starts with an unspeakable series of grisly murders across three states, a trail of blood leading, finally, to the small Tennessee town of Serenade. There, two more brutal killings lure the SCU into what may be the ultimate trap.

One of the first investigators on the scene, Special Agent Hollis Templeton, is willing to push herself as hard and as far as necessary. Risking more than her life to help and protect her SCU colleagues, Hollis must cope with her own psychic abilities, which are evolving in unprecedented ways, an attraction to the most complex man she’s ever known, and a serial murder investigation that turns very, very personal.

In her time with the SCU, Hollis has shown an uncanny ability to survive even the deadliest attacks. But what she can’t know is that this killer intends to destroy the team from within.

The clock is ticking. The body count is rising. And as Bishop and his agents race to uncover the true identity of their enemy, not even their special senses can warn them just how bloody, and how terrifyingly close, the truth will be.

What did you recently finish reading?

Without Mercy [Hardcover]

Product Description

Ever since her father was stabbed to death in a home invasion, Julia “Jules” Farentino has been plagued by nightmares. Her half-sister, Shaylee, now seventeen, has had her own difficulties since the tragedy, earning a rap sheet for drug use, theft, and vandalism. Still, when Jules learns of her mother’s decision to send Shay to an elite boarding school in Oregon, she’s skeptical. Blue Rock Academy has a reputation for turning wayward kids around — but one of its students went missing a few months earlier and her body has never been found.

On impulse, Jules applies for a teaching job at the Academy. Shortly before Jules arrives, a student is found hanged, another near death, and a hysterical Shay believes it’s murder. Then another girl is found dead. There’s no doubt something sinister is at hand. And Jules has become the next target of a bloodthirsty killer without limits, without remorse, without mercy…

Without Mercy (Hardcover)

I've finished "Without Mercy" by Lisa Jackson.

Product Description

Ever since her father was stabbed to death in a home invasion, Julia “Jules” Farentino has been plagued by nightmares. Her half-sister, Shaylee, now seventeen, has had her own difficulties since the tragedy, earning a rap sheet for drug use, theft, and vandalism. Still, when Jules learns of her mother’s decision to send Shay to an elite boarding school in Oregon, she’s skeptical. Blue Rock Academy has a reputation for turning wayward kids around — but one of its students went missing a few months earlier and her body has never been found.

On impulse, Jules applies for a teaching job at the Academy. Shortly before Jules arrives, a student is found hanged, another near death, and a hysterical Shay believes it’s murder. Then another girl is found dead. There’s no doubt something sinister is at hand. And Jules has become the next target of a bloodthirsty killer without limits, without remorse, without mercy…

My Review:
 
3/5
 
I will write my review later on tonight, so please check back later!
 
I believe there will be a sequel to this one!

New Releases (Apr 27)

Lover Mine: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood (Hardcover)


Product Description

The hot new novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood by the #1 New York Times bestselling author

John Matthew has come a long way since he was found living among humans, his vampire nature unknown. Taken in by The Brotherhood, no one could guess what his true history was-or his true identity.

Xhex has long steeled herself against the attraction to John Matthew. Until fate intervenes and she discovers that love, like destiny, is inevitable.

Blood Born (Mass Market Paperback)


Product Description

When the human and the vampire worlds collide, there will be hell to pay.

Luca Ambrus is a rare breed: vampire from birth, begotten by vampire parents, blood born. He is also an agent of the Council—the centuries-old cabal that governs vampirekind, preserving their secrecy and destroying those who betray them.

When a cryptic summons leads him to the scene of the brutal killing of a powerful Council member, Luca begins the hunt for an assassin among his own people. But instead of a lone killer he discovers a sinister conspiracy of rogue vampires bent on subjugating the mortal world.

All that stands in their way are the conduits, humans able to channel spirit warriors into the physical world to protect mankind. Chloe Fallon is a conduit—and a target of the vampire assassin who’s killing them. When Luca saves her life, an irresistible bond of trust—along with more passionate feelings—is forged between them. As more victims fall, Chloe and Luca have only each other to depend on to save the world from the reign of monsters—and salvage their own future together.

Into the Dark: The Darkest Fire\The Amazon's Curse\The Darkest Prison (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)


Product Description

Three otherworldly tales from the master of paranormal romance…and a brand-new Lords of the Underworld bonus guide!

The Darkest Fire — a Lords of the Underworld prequel

Geryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a dangerous horde of demon lords—and discover a passion unlike any other.

The Amazon's Curse — a tale of Atlantis

Zane, a fierce vampire warrior, has been enslaved by the Amazons. Nola, a lovely Amazon soldier, has been cursed with invisibility. Now, these two stubborn enemies must overcome the pasts that haunt them and embrace a love that can set them free….

The Darkest Prison — a Lords of the Underworld tale

Once, Atlas, the Titan god of Strength, was the Greek goddess Nike's slave. Now, he is her master. And soon these sworn rivals destined to destroy each other will be forced to risk everything for a chance at love….

Stealing Kathryn (The Gatherers) (Paperback)


Product Description

New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank invites you to explore a strange and sensuous world of darkest desire ruled by an extraordinary being who is about to meet his earthly match. . .

Sandman. Angus. Morpheus. He is known by many names, except his true one, Adrian. When he departs his world, it is to enter the sacred space of sleep, and he is not there to sow sweet dreams. Adrian's mission is to reap the dark energy of nightmares, work that has twisted his soul as well as his once-handsome face. Now, he lives only to await the day darkness finally overcomes him. . .and to collect exquisite reminders of what he's lost. . .

But there is one treasure that stands apart. Having risked everything to obtain her, Adrian soon realizes his mistake. For Kathryn has a wholly unexpected power over him, not only for what she represents, but for what for she is: a soul with desires as strong as his own, tempered by compassion that could save Adrian from his self-made hell--or condemn them both. . .

Last Chance (Mass Market Paperback)


Product Description


NEVER SAY DIE

McKenna Sloan saved Lucas Kane’s life and then vanished. Lucas moved mountains trying to find her again, and finally McKenna relented—for one fleeting night. The truth is, McKenna’s life is all about the dark, deception-filled world of Last Chance Rescue, and for her, there’s no hope of love or Lucas. But fate, and Lucas’s determination, soon change everything. A kidnapped young woman, a lure to out a killer and the fierce need to bring a criminal to justice combine for one explosive event. For a woman who specializes in staying away from relationships and staying in the heart of danger, this is the most impossible mission of all. Because the odds are deadly, and the passion won’t die.



Anywhere She Runs (Mass Market Paperback)


Product Description

The first note is a warning—a bone-chilling reminder that Alabama Police Detective Adeline Cooper can run from her darkest, deadliest memories, but she can never escape a demented killer’s wrath. The second note is a threat…

The first victim disappeared near Adeline’s hometown in Mississippi—and she won’t be the last. Believing she is the killer’s ultimate target, Adeline decides to go back to work side-by-side with a sheriff she once loved…Now she will meet face-to-face the criminals she brought down—and fight the obsessed killer who craves her death…

Marked (Eternal Guardians) (Mass Market Paperback)


From the Back Cover

As unrest in the Underworld threatens, seven warriors descended from the greatest heroes in all of Ancient Greece may just be mankind's last hope.

THERON - Dark haired, duty bound and deceptively deadly. He's the leader of the Argonauts, an elite group of guardians that defends the immortal realm from threats of the Underworld.

From the moment he walked into the club, Casey knew this guy was different. Men like that just didn't exist in real life--silky shoulder-length hair, chest impossibly broad, and a predatory manner that just screamed dark and dangerous. He was looking for something. Her.

She was the one. She had the mark. Casey had to die so his kind could live, and it was Theron's duty to bring her in. But even as a 200-year-old descendent of Hercules, he wasn't strong enough to resist the pull in her fathomless eyes, to tear himself away from the heat of her body.

As war with the Underworld nears, someone will have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Wild Fire (Leopard) (Paperback)


Product Description

Leopard shifter Connor Vega carries the scent of a wild animal in its prime, and bears the soul-crushing sins of past betrayals. Isabeau Chandler's never forgiven him-or forgotten him. The mating urge is still with her, and hotter than ever. Dangerously hot...

The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker (Mass Market Paperback)


Product Description

Learning the truth of her mythic past was only the beginning, for young Percy Parker-s destiny is to defend both the world and her true love from the gathering undead minions of Darkness.

The Mist (Hardcover)

I've finished "The Mist" the 3rd book in her BPD-FBI series / Boston, Maine, Ireland series by Carla Neggers.

Product Description

Things looked bad when Lizzie Rush finally found hard evidence that her boss, thrill-seeking billionaire Norman Estabrook, heads an international criminal network. But when he escapes police custody after a deadly Boston bombing, the worst is yet to come.

From nowhere arrives the mysterious Brit, Will Davenport. Lizzie isn't sure which side he's on, but his mercenary talents may help end the violence. Now, emerging from a year of secrets and lies as a double agent straddling two worlds, Lizzie has little choice but to trust a man answering to no one. When the mist clears—and the frightening truth is revealed—who knows which side she herself will end up on.
About the Author

Carla Neggers has been writing fiction since she first climbed a tree with pad and pen at age eleven. Now her books, with their powerful blend of chilling suspense and daring romance, regularly appear on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. An avid hiker and kayaker, Carla lives with her family in Vermont, not far from Quechee Gorge. For more information on her latest books and to contact Carla, please visit: http://www.carlaneggers.com/.
 
My Review:
 
4/5
 
I will write my review later on tonight, please check back later, thanks!

The Angel (Hardcover)

I've finished "The Angel" the 2nd book in her BPD-FBI series / Boston, Maine, Ireland series by Carla Neggers.

Product Description

Her passion for myth and magic leads a woman into the heart of a murderous evil

On a remote stretch of the rugged coast of Ireland, folklorist and illustrator Keira Sullivan pursues the mysterious Irish legend of an ancient Celtic stone angel. As she searches an isolated ruin, she's certain she's discovered the mythic angel, but before she can examine her find, she senses a malevolent presence...Is someone in there with her? Then the ruin collapses, trapping her.

Keira's uncle, a Boston homicide detective, enlists the help of Simon Cahill to find his missing niece. Simon, an expert with Fast Rescue, a rapid response search-and-rescue organization, is trying to keep a low profile after secretly assisting the take-down of a major criminal network, but he rushes to Ireland, pulling Keira out of the rubble just as she's about to free herself.

Simon isn't interested in myths or magic, nor is he surprised when Keira can't find a trace of her stone angel. He doesn't believe it exists. But the gruesome evidence of a startling act of violence convinces him that whatever she found in the ruin, the danger she faces is real.

When the violence follows them to Boston [and escalates], Simon and Keira realize that the long-forgotten story that has captivated her has also aroused a killer...a calculating predator who will certainly kill again.

Suspenseful and evocative, THE ANGEL is a riveting novel of dangerous myths, haunting secrets and the shattering truth concealed within them. It is Carla Neggers at her best.

My Review:

Storyline: There were two storylines and the first one was who was killing certain people and why? The second one was who was after Keira and why?

Characters: The characters were well written and you get to know them and care for them. You also find what motivates them to do what they do and why! Keira is a take charge and don't mess around with me kind of women, who isn't afraid to dance to her own drum. Simon is a a big brute of a man but caring and protective who doesn't want to see Keira get hurt and I'm glad that he took the time to ease Keira into a relationship.

Romance: I loved the romance between Keira and Simon right from the get go because they are both attracted to each other and it's fun to see a big brute of a man falling for a women who dances to her own drum! 

Killer(s): The main killers were both mentally unstable and they were quite vicious and cruel in their killings.  Interesting to see what happens in ritual killings!

4/5

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (Apr 26)

What Are You Reading is a weekly Monday Meme that is hosted by Sheila from One Persons Journey here:

http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/

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

Last week I read:

1. Dead By Midnight - Beverly Barton
2. Her Last Chance - Michele Albert
3. The Angel - Carla Neggers
4. The Mist - Carla Neggers

I’m currently reading:

1. Without Mercy - Lisa Jackson

Books I’m planning on reading this week:

1. Flirt - Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Blood Ties - Kay Hooper

Here's the link:

http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-33/

A New Touch of Scandal Winner

Updated:  11:08 PM

I have picked a new winner of my A Touch of Scandal Giveaway since one of my previous winners already won this on another blog.  The new winner is:


















drumroll please











********************































CONGRATULATIONS:



































1. Marianna Gizzarelli Jennifer Ma

Please fill out this form with your contact information, so I can send the info. to the publisher thanks!

http://www.emailmeform.com/fid.php?formid=640430

Please comment on this post if you have won this book on another blog, so I can pick a new winner, thanks!

You will have 2 days to get back to me or else I will have to pick new winner, thanks!

Library Haul (Apr 25 - May 1)

Here's the list of books I picked up from the library this week:

Hardcover:

1.  Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
2.  Without Mercy - Lisa Jackson
3.  Flirt - Laurell K. Hamilton
4.  The Widow - Carla Neggers

Softcover:

1.  Unhallowed Ground - Heather Graham
2.  Forbidden Falls - Robyn Carr
3.  Finding the Lost - Shannon K. Butcher
4. Street Game - Christine Feehan
5. The Taking - Erin McCarthy
6.  Black at Heart - Lesley Parrish
7.  Down River - Karen Harper
8. Shadows from the Past - Lindsay McKenna

Library Haul (Apr 18 - 24)

Here's the list of books I picked up from the library this week:

1.  Blood Ties - Kay Hooper
2.  The Teaberry Strangler - Laura Childs

Her Last Chance (Mass Market Paperback)

I've finished reading "Her Last Chance" the 2nd book in her Avalon series by Michele Albert.

Product Description

A WOMAN WHO'S AS TOUGH AS IT GETS

Compelled to leave the Dallas police force after killing a convicted rapist in a dark alley, tough and sexy Claudia Cruz becomes an operative with Avalon, a clandestine organization of mercenaries who recover stolen art. But her new career choice pits her against the darkly intense FBI agent Vincent DeLuca, who is determined that this time, Avalon is not going to beat out the Feds.

A MAN WHO'S HER MATCH AND MORE

While Claudia seethes about this irritating man who gives as good as he gets, Vincent is discovering there's a fine line between love and hate. And though Claudia is willing to use their crazy-hot attraction to achieve her goals, she never intended they'd end up in bed together. She's always lived on the edge and flirted with danger...but this time the worst danger may be to her heart.

My Review:

Storyline: There were three storylines and the first one was who was stealing expensive art pieces?  The second one was who was after Vincent/Claudia and why?  The third was trying to find where Von Lahr was and why Vanessa was with him.  I enjoyed seeing old friends Mia, Will and Ben.

Characters: The characters were well written and you get to know them and care for them.  You also find what motivates them to do what they do and why!  Claudia is a take charge and don't mess around with me kind of women, who isn't afraid to use her sex appeal which she calls sexfu (sex + kung-fu) which distracts Vincent big time.   Vincent is a caring and protective man who doesn't want to see Claudia get hurt and I'm glad that he didn't push Claudia into admitting her feelings because she wasn't use to it.

Romance: I loved the romance between Claudia and Vincent right from the get go because they are both attracted to each other but won't admit it at first!  They like to bug each other and they both have some great lines!  It's quite steamy before they get together and why they finally hit the sheets wow all I can say pages are off the scale!

Killer(s): The main killers were well written and they were smart and one ahead of both Vincent and Claudia.  They were after Vincent because he put a brother in jail for drug trafficking and he was also the girlfriend of the other.  They were very well organized on the plan of how to kill Vincent and where!

I recommend reading "Tough Enough" first because you won't know what is going on and who is who!

4/5

Thanks Maylene from Simon and Schuster for letting me review this book on my blog, greatly appreciated!

Book Blogger Hop #3

This Meme is hosted by Jennifer from Crazy For Books on every Friday. This is a great way to connect with other bloggers and readers to make new friends.

Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

This is my third time joining this blog hop and I hope to find some great bloggers!

Here's some of the blogs I checked out within the last three weeks:

1.  Lover of Romance
2.  Dren's B-Spot
3.  Book Faery
4.  Book of Secrets
5.  Hott Books
6.  Randomness and Reading
7.  Lori's Reading Corner

I will be updating either tomorrow or tomorrow night, so please check back, thanks!

A Touch of Scandal Winners

I have picked the 5 winners of my A Touch of Scandal Giveaway and they are:








drumroll please





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CONGRATULATIONS:

















1. cecile (confirmed)
2. etirv (confirmed)
3. Darcie Kayes
4. Mitzi Hinkey (confirmed)
5. Martha Lawson (confirmed)

Please fill out this form with your contact information, so I can send the info. to the publisher thanks!

http://www.emailmeform.com/fid.php?formid=640430

Please comment on this post if you have won this book on another blog, so I can pick a new winner(s), thanks! 

You will have 3 days to get back to me or else I will have to pick new winner(s), thanks!

In the Mail (Apr 20)

I received this in the mail yesterday for review (sent by Hachette), thanks Anna!

Forbidden Passion (Mass Market Paperback)

Product Description

SHE SEES HIM IN HER DREAMS...

Fueled by her family's murder years ago, Dr. Marlena Bender has devoted her life to understanding violent criminals. But when a serial killer in this small Southern town starts taking the lives of women in diabolical ways--leaving trophies of his kills on Marlena's doorstep--it all hits too close to home. Terrified, Marlena turns to the only man she can trust...the man who saved her life.

BUT HIS SECRET IS HER WORST NIGHTMARE.

Sheriff Dante Valtrez would move heaven and earth to keep Marlena safe, but he's not the savior she thinks he is. A dark legacy runs through his blood and a dangerous secret lies within him. Now a fierce, hot, ruthless desire draws Dante and Marlena together--as a demonic force from his past threatens to rip them apart, destroying everything they hold dear.

I also received this in the mail yesterday for review (sent by Simon and Schuster), thanks Maylene!

Mixed Vegetables, Vol. 7 (Paperback)

Product Description

R to L (Japanese Style). Does Hanayu have the recipe for success? Can Hanayu discover the recipe for love? Leaving her internship at Sushi Hyuga to go on her family's annual trip to France is the last thing Hanayu wants to do. On the other hand, a pastry-research trip in Europe is Hayato's idea of a dream come true--can the two aspiring chefs ever catch a break? Plus, Hayato has become suspicious of patisserie assistant Maezawa, who has expressed an interest in Hanayu. As it turns out, both Hanayu and Hayato may have their wires crossed about what Maezawa is really after!

W.W.W. Wednesdays Meme

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions!…

What are you currently reading?

Her Last Chance (Mass Market Paperback)
 
Product Description

A WOMAN WHO'S AS TOUGH AS IT GETS

Compelled to leave the Dallas police force after killing a convicted rapist in a dark alley, tough and sexy Claudia Cruz becomes an operative with Avalon, a clandestine organization of mercenaries who recover stolen art. But her new career choice pits her against the darkly intense FBI agent Vincent DeLuca, who is determined that this time, Avalon is not going to beat out the Feds.

A MAN WHO'S HER MATCH AND MORE

While Claudia seethes about this irritating man who gives as good as he gets, Vincent is discovering there's a fine line between love and hate. And though Claudia is willing to use their crazy-hot attraction to achieve her goals, she never intended they'd end up in bed together. She's always lived on the edge and flirted with danger...but this time the worst danger may be to her heart.

What do you think you'll read next?

The Angel (Hardcover)

Product Description

Her passion for myth and magic leads a woman into the heart of a murderous evil

On a remote stretch of the rugged coast of Ireland, folklorist and illustrator Keira Sullivan pursues the mysterious Irish legend of an ancient Celtic stone angel. As she searches an isolated ruin, she's certain she's discovered the mythic angel, but before she can examine her find, she senses a malevolent presence...Is someone in there with her? Then the ruin collapses, trapping her.

Keira's uncle, a Boston homicide detective, enlists the help of Simon Cahill to find his missing niece. Simon, an expert with Fast Rescue, a rapid response search-and-rescue organization, is trying to keep a low profile after secretly assisting the take-down of a major criminal network, but he rushes to Ireland, pulling Keira out of the rubble just as she's about to free herself.

Simon isn't interested in myths or magic, nor is he surprised when Keira can't find a trace of her stone angel. He doesn't believe it exists. But the gruesome evidence of a startling act of violence convinces him that whatever she found in the ruin, the danger she faces is real.

When the violence follows them to Boston [and escalates], Simon and Keira realize that the long-forgotten story that has captivated her has also aroused a killer...a calculating predator who will certainly kill again.

Suspenseful and evocative, THE ANGEL is a riveting novel of dangerous myths, haunting secrets and the shattering truth concealed within them. It is Carla Neggers at her best.

What did you recently finish reading?

Dead By Midnight (Paperback)

Product Description

In Murder. . .

The last sounds Dean Wilson hears are a clock striking twelve and a killer's taunting words. And his death is just the first. One by one, victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die at midnight. . .

And In Life. . .

In the ten years since her Hollywood career imploded, Lorie Hammonds has built a good life in her Alabama hometown. When the first death threat arrives, she assumes it's a joke. Then she gets a second note. Sheriff Mike Birkett, her high-school sweetheart, has avoided Lorie since she returned to Dunmore, but when investigators uncover her connection to a string of recent murders, he's drawn into a case that's terrifyingly personal.

Timing Is Everything

With every murder, the killer edges closer. Soon Lorie's will be the last name left on his list. Her only hope is to unearth a deadly secret--before the clock runs out for good...

Dead By Midnight (Paperback)

I've finished "Dead By Midnight" by Beverly Barton.

Product Description

In Murder. . .

The last sounds Dean Wilson hears are a clock striking twelve and a killer's taunting words. And his death is just the first. One by one, victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die at midnight. . .

And In Life. . .

In the ten years since her Hollywood career imploded, Lorie Hammonds has built a good life in her Alabama hometown. When the first death threat arrives, she assumes it's a joke. Then she gets a second note. Sheriff Mike Birkett, her high-school sweetheart, has avoided Lorie since she returned to Dunmore, but when investigators uncover her connection to a string of recent murders, he's drawn into a case that's terrifyingly personal.

Timing Is Everything

With every murder, the killer edges closer. Soon Lorie's will be the last name left on his list. Her only hope is to unearth a deadly secret -- before the clock runs out for good...

My Review:

Storyline: There were four storylines the first has to do with finding out who were murdering all the main actors and actors starring and co-starring in the movie "Midnight Masquerade and why? The second was who was obsessed with Lorie? The third was the love story between Mike and Lorie which I thought was great!!! The fourth is who is killing Powell agents and why?

Characters: All the characters were well written and you got to know them and care for them. I totally feel for Lorie about her past coming back to bite her in the butt! I can also side with Mike but I thought it was harsh for him to call her a whore (I won't reveal why, you will just have to read the book yourself, LOL!) and ignore her and tell her not to talk and stay away from his kids!  It's quite obvious he still loves her and everyone could tell and would tease him (since he's a jealous and possessive man)!

Romance: I enjoyed the romance between Mike and Lorie because I enjoy books where the main characters are former lovers who find their way back to each other and they both are tortured and really still love each other. Glad to see they are together at the end and finally saying "I Love You"!!!

Killer(s): The main killer was just sick and psychotic and I'm glad he got what was coming to him.  I can see why he would sick and twisted!  The other one who was obsessed with Lorie was sick and perverted and would watch her day and night!  Glad that Lorie was the one who gave him what he rightfully deserved!

I will be writing more of my review later on tonight, so please check back, thanks!

5/5

In the Mail (Apr 19)

I received this in the mail yesterday for review (sent by Simon and Schuster), thanks Maylene.

Silent Truth (Bad 5) (Mass Market Paperback)

Product Description

In the sizzling new adventure from New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love, a red-hot BAD boy teams up with a sexy television reporter on an explosive quest for revenge.

Tough-as-nails Bureau of American Defense agent Hunter Thornton-Payne is no stranger to uncomfortable top-secret missions, but tonight takes the cake. He just needs to stick out a stuffy charity fund-raiser long enough to find the ruthless assassin he’s hunted for four years. It’s a rogue operation, but Hunter’s got nothing to lose—until a beautiful brunette unexpectedly pulls him into her own dangerous agenda. Abbie Blanton will do anything to cure her mother’s mysterious illness. When a high-profile heiress is murdered as Abbie tries to blackmail her for clues, Abbie realizes she’s stumbled into an unforgiving conspiracy—and she’s the next target. Soon, she and Hunter discover an alarming connection and begin a treacherous battle against an evil enterprise that someone will go to terrifying lengths to keep hidden.

Manga Review: Clover Omnibus Edition - CLAMP (Paperback)

I've finished reading "Clover Omnibus Edition" by CLAMP.

Product Description


Kazuhiko is a young, but already deeply wounded black ops agent of a baroque, retro-tech future. Kaz is pulled out of retirement to escort Sue, a mysterious waif, to a destination she alone knows. Sue and Kazuhiko have never met, yet she knows him, having grown up since the age of four with her only human contact. Two distant voices: that of her elderly grandma General Ko, and of Kazuhiko's dead girlfriend, Ora. Sue has been kept in that cage all these years because of what she is, and what the Clover Leaf Project found her to be: a military top secret, and the most dangerous person in the world! Clover is a long out-of-print classic from Japan's shojo artist supergroup CLAMP! Never before available in its original Japanese right-to-left reading orientation, Dark Horse not only brings Clover into English for the first time, but also collects all four of the original volumes into one reasonably priced omnibus, with a brand-new cover design especially for this edition!
 
My Review:
 
Wow I was really impressed by this edition of Clover because the pages were thick, white and the color pictures were on glossy pages (if you want to add this manga to your collection I would highly recommend this edition).
 
The 1st and 2nd story is the main plot and the 3rd is the prequel when Kazuhiko first got together with his dead girlfriend Ora.  The 4th is like a sidestory.  It would have been less confusing if the 3rd part was before the 1st and 2nd.
 
4/5

Mailbox Monday - April 19, 2010

Mailbox Monday is hosted each Monday at The Printed Page. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

For Review:

Hero: The Cat Star Chronicles #6 (Mass Market Paperback)



Product Description

In each installment of the Cat Star Chronicles the hero comes from a race of men with a feline gene that endows him with remarkable sexual powers.

Raised on earth, Micayla is the last living Zetithian female. Typical of her species, she's aloof and uninterested in men—until she meets Trag, the Zetithian pilot for an intergalactic arms dealer and the sexiest, most irksome man she's ever met. Trag has sworn he'll never marry, unless he can find a Zetithian woman. Considering the odds, it's a safe bet, until he encounters Micayla. Fighting the enemies who are determined to wipe out the Zetithian race may be easier than convincing these hardheaded lovers that they were made for each other…

Seduced by the Wolf (Mass Market Paperback)



Product Description

Fascinating aspects of real-life wolf behavior based on extensive research on how wolves live in the wild make Terry Spear's werewolf paranormal series stand out and attract a growing audience. The fifth in the series features heroine Cassie Roux, a biologist who has studied wolves for years, trying to prove to the world they're not evil predators. A red lupus garou (werewolf), who lost her pack and was raised by real wolves, she has dedicated her life to their preservation. Leidolf Wildhaven is a red lupus garou pack leader who has more troubles than he ever thought possible, what with running a pack, a ranch, and other businesses. When Cassie—a rare red female— is spotted in his territory, Leidolf figures he's found the answer to his pack's threatened extinction. Only the headstrong woman has other priorities…

Hell, Yeah (Mass Market Paperback)

Product Description

Serving two counties, one wet and one dry, the Honky Tonk is the gathering place for every hothead, thirsty rancher, and lusty lady looking for a good time. Second in the funny, sexy, country romance series by award winning author Carolyn Brown, Hell, Yeah is inspired by the hit country music song... Cathy’s been all over the country, but never felt at home until she moved into the tiny apartment at the back of the Honky Tonk beer joint. Now she figures she’s here to stay, loving every minute of the rowdy crowd, down-home juke box music, and constant pool tournaments. She’s a beautiful blonde with big blue eyes and enough sass to make a grown man beg for mercy. Then gorgeous, rich, oil man Travis Henry gets it into his fool head that Cathy deserves a better life--with him, of course--and the sparks start to fly so bad they’re like to set fire to the beer joint, if the two don’t go up in flames themselves first!


Won:



Marked (Eternal Guardians) (Mass Market Paperback)



From Publishers Weekly

Conniving Greek gods, horrifying demons, vengeful warriors, and true love clash in this sexy, fast-paced paranormal romance series launch. Cocktail waitress and bookseller Casey Simopolous leads a lonely life until the night she rescues a mysterious man from a pack of hideous monsters. The handsome stranger is the Argonaut Theron, a guardian of a realm inhabited by the descendants of Greek demigods, and Casey soon finds herself thrown into a dangerous romance amid secrets and prophecies that may hold the key to her own mysterious past and the salvation of Theron's besieged race.

The Trouble with Witches (Ophelia & Abby Mysteries, No. 3) (Mass Market Paperback)



Product Description

Ophelia has always considered her psychic abilities an imposition, except for those times she's been able to put her paranormal talents to good use—like when a friend asks her to help find a missing teenager. Unfortunately it means she and Abby, her kindly, canny sorceress granny, will be taking to the road to pursue the vanished girl in the wilds of Minnesota.

The signs are pointing toward the secluded new age research facility of Jason and Juliet Finch, who live with their troubled—and possibly matricidal—thirteen-year-old niece. And a bizarre local murder that follows their arrival—plus the appearance of a mysterious Native American shaman—only emphasize the urgency of Ophelia and Abby's hunt, drawing them into a web of dark secrets and to the last place they'd ever wish to be: a cottage in the woods where true evil quite possibly resides.

Otherwise Engaged (Mass Market Paperback)

I've finished reading "Otherwise Engaged" the 3rd book in her Sunset Key trilogy by Suzanne Brockmann.

Product Description


A woman convinced she must choose between the sensual and the sensible, between romance and reality. A man who settled for nothing less than having it all. A powerful novel of second chances, last chances, and a relationship that almost wasn’t—by New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann…

It was the chance Molly Cassidy was waiting for and she wasn’t letting it slip away. She’d unexpectedly inherited the Kirk Estate and was determined to restore the historic house as one of Sunrise Key’s finest bed-and-breakfasts. Of all the obstacles she faced, the biggest challenge was the man determined to buy the roof from over her head. Sexy billionaire Preston Seaholm owned the biggest resort in the little Florida community. But Molly knew well that the best things in life couldn’t be bought or sold. She had come to Sunrise Key with a dream, her ten-year-old son, and no intention of falling for a thrill-seeking adventurer. But from the moment they met, when he risked his own neck to save hers, Pres Seaholm proved he wasn’t the man Molly thought he was. Now, with something even more precious on the line, was she too late to recognize that he was the man she’d given up ever finding?

About the Author

Since her explosion onto the publishing scene more than ten years ago, Suzanne Brockmann has written more than forty books, and is now widely recognized as one of the leading voices in romantic suspense. Her work has earned her repeated appearances on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists, as well as numerous awards, including Romance Writers of America’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year (three years running), two RITA Awards, and many Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Awards. Suzanne Brockmann lives west of Boston with her husband, author Ed Gaffney.
 
My Review:
 
I really enjoyed reading this trilogy by Suzanne Brockmann!
 
I loved the romance between Molly and Preston because you can see the heat between them and Preston didn't pressure her in sleeping with him.  I liked the way that he was there for her and her son and didn't take no for an answer but he still want after her but didn't come on too strong, etc.
 
4/5

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (Apr 19)

This weekly meme was previously hosted by J. Kaye’s Book Blog, now has a new home and host. Sheila from One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books has taken on this meme.

What Are You Reading is a weekly Monday Meme that is hosted by Sheila from One Persons Journey here:
http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/

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

Last week I read:

1. The Perfect Couple - Brenda Novak
2. The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks
3. Otherwise Engaged - Suzanne Brockmann

I’m currently reading:

1. Dead By Midnight - Beverly Barton

Books I’m planning on reading this week:

1. Her Last Chance - Michele Albert
2. The Angel - Carla Neggers

Here's the link:

http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-32/

Library Haul (Apr 11 - 17)

Here's the list of books I picked up from the library this week:

1. Dead By Midnight - Beverly Barton
2. The Angel - Carla Neggers
3. The Mist - Carla Neggers

In the Mail (Apr 14)

I received these ARCs in the mail on Wednesday for review (sent by Sourcebooks), thanks Danielle!

Hero: The Cat Star Chronicles #6 (Mass Market Paperback)

Product Description


In each installment of the Cat Star Chronicles the hero comes from a race of men with a feline gene that endows him with remarkable sexual powers.

Raised on earth, Micayla is the last living Zetithian female. Typical of her species, she's aloof and uninterested in men—until she meets Trag, the Zetithian pilot for an intergalactic arms dealer and the sexiest, most irksome man she's ever met. Trag has sworn he'll never marry, unless he can find a Zetithian woman. Considering the odds, it's a safe bet, until he encounters Micayla. Fighting the enemies who are determined to wipe out the Zetithian race may be easier than convincing these hardheaded lovers that they were made for each other…

Seduced by the Wolf (Mass Market Paperback)

Product Description


Fascinating aspects of real-life wolf behavior based on extensive research on how wolves live in the wild make Terry Spear's werewolf paranormal series stand out and attract a growing audience. The fifth in the series features heroine Cassie Roux, a biologist who has studied wolves for years, trying to prove to the world they're not evil predators. A red lupus garou (werewolf), who lost her pack and was raised by real wolves, she has dedicated her life to their preservation. Leidolf Wildhaven is a red lupus garou pack leader who has more troubles than he ever thought possible, what with running a pack, a ranch, and other businesses. When Cassie—a rare red female— is spotted in his territory, Leidolf figures he's found the answer to his pack's threatened extinction. Only the headstrong woman has other priorities…

Hell, Yeah (Mass Market Paperback)

Rita Herron - Forbidden Passion Giveaway

ABOUT RITA

Award-winning author Rita Herron fell in love with books at the ripe age of eight when she read her first Trixie Belden mystery. Although she wanted to be a writer then and actually scrawled her first novel at age twelve, she didn’t think real people grew up to be writers, so she became a kindergarten teacher instead. Ten years ago, she traded her classroom storytelling and puppets for a computer and now writes so she doesn’t have to get a real job.

Having sold over fifty books to date, she enjoys spinning spine-tingling romantic suspense tales filled with murder, mayhem, and spicy romance as well as sexy romantic comedies. Rita Herron currently writes romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue and paranormal romantic suspense for Grand Central Publishing.

If you want to know more about Rita or have a question for her about her books, or writing in general, email Rita and she'll be happy to answer your question.

You reach her on her website:
http://www.ritaherron.com/

FORBIDDEN PASSION

By Rita Herron

Fueled by her family's murder years ago, Dr. Marlena Bender has devoted her life to understanding violent criminals. But when a serial killer in this small Southern town starts taking the lives of women in diabolical ways--leaving trophies of his kills on Marlena's doorstep--it all hits too close to home. Terrified, Marlena turns to the only man she can trust...the man who saved her life, Sherriff Dante Valtrez.

Contest Rules

Thanks to the great people at Forever Romance I am thrilled to be able to offer 5 copies of Forbidden Passion by Rita Herron.

This giveaway is open to the US and Canada only and No P.O. BOXES please!

If you’d like to enter this giveaway please fill out this form thanks
http://www.emailmeform.com/fid.php?formid=483516

Must be a follower!

The contest runs till Apr 30th and closes at 11:59 PM PST!

The Vampire and the Virgin (Love at Stake, Book 8) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've finished reading "The Vampire and the Virgin" the 8th book in her Love at Stake series by Kerrelyn Sparks.

Product Description

Olivia's packing list:

1. Sunscreen
2. Bathing suit
3. Flip-flops

FBI psychologist Olivia Sotiris was looking for a cool ocean breeze, sand between her toes, and a break from her crazy, chaotic, and sometimes all-too-dangerous life. But when she escaped to the small Greek island of Patmos, all she got were meddling grandmothers trying to marry her off. Can't they see that none of the men around interests her — except Robby MacKay?

Robby's packing list:

1. Synthetic blood
2. More synthetic blood
3. Jogging clothes (even vamps have to stay in shape!)

Robby needs to cool off, too, since all he can think about is revenge on the Malcontent bloodsuckers who once held him captive—but then he meets Olivia, the beauty with wild curls and a tempting smile. When a deadly criminal from a case back home tracks her down, Robby will have to save her life—along with giving her a first time she'll never forget . . .

About the Author

Kerrelyn Sparks's first paranormal romance, How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire, flew out of the bat cave in 2005 and survived three weeks on the USA Today Bestseller list. In 2006, Vamps and the City became the second book in the Love At Stake series. Kerrelyn lives in the Greater Houston area with her husband and brilliant children. At this time, there are no vampires in her family. Werewolves are another matter entirely.

My Review:

I highly recommend reading this fast paced and funny paranormal series!

I loved the romance between Robby and Olivia (it was very funny to read about their flirtation and I loved it when he calls her Saucy Wench").

Also loved to see former heroes and heroines again and to catch up with what's going on in their lives now that they found their HEA.

I can't wait till Carlo gets his own book (love his catty remarks) and he was a hilarious and I loved how the vamps tease each other and get along so well.

The killer was very creepy and he gave me shivers!

5/5

Book Blogger Hop #2

This Meme is hosted by Jennifer from Crazy For Books on every Friday. This is a great way to connect with other bloggers and readers to make new friends.

Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

This is my second time joing this blog hop and I hope to find some great bloggers!

I will post the blog links I have visited tonight, so please check back, thanks!

Dee Davis - Dark Deceptions Blog Tour and Giveaway

AUTHOR BIO

Dee Davis has a BA in Political Science and History, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. During a ten-year career in public relations, she spent three years on the public speaking circuit, edited two newsletters, wrote three award winning public service announcements, did television and radio commercials, starred in the Seven Year Itch, taught college classes, lobbied both the Texas State Legislature and the US Congress, and served as the director of two associations.


Her highly acclaimed first novel, Everything In Its Time, was published in July 2000. Since then, among others, she’s won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she has sold eighteen books and three novellas, including Chain Reaction and A Match Made on Madison.

She’s lived in Austria and traveled in Europe extensively. And although she now lives in Manhattan she still calls Texas home.

You can reach Dee on her site, MySpace, Twitter or the WhiteSisters site:

http://www.deedavis.com/contact.php
http://www.myspace.com/deedavisauthor
http://twitter.com/deesdavis
http://whinesisters.com/

DARK DECEPTIONS

By Dee Davis

A-Tac is an elite CIA unit masquerading as faculty at an Ivy League college. Brilliant, badass, and seemingly bulletproof, the members of A-Tac are assigned to the riskiest missions and the most elusive targets.


TORN BETWEEN DUTY AND DESIRE

Covert operations expert Nash Brennon has spent the last eight years trying to forget Annie Gallagher, his former field partner and the only woman he ever loved. Annie betrayed him when he needed her most, then vanished without a trace. Now suddenly she's back in the game - this time as a suspected traitor and threat to national security.

Annie's son has been kidnapped by political terrorists. The price for his life? Assassinate a UN ambassador. When Nash and his group find her, the smoldering passion between Annie and the man she swore she'd never contact again blazes out of control. But can Nash trust her? The stakes couldn?t be higher: Their enemy's endgame is personal, and one false move could cost them their lives.

Contest Rules

Thanks to the great people at Forever Romance I am thrilled to be able to offer 5 copies of Dark Deceptions by Lee Davis.

This giveaway is open to the US and Canada only and No P.O. BOXES please!

If you’d like to enter this giveaway please fill out this form thanks
http://www.emailmeform.com/fid.php?formid=483516

Must be a follower!

The contest runs till Apr 30th and closes at 11:59 PM PST!