Eat Prey Love (Avon) [Mass Market Paperback]

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I've finished "Eat Prey Love" the 9th book in her Love at Stake series by Kerrelyn Sparks.

Product Description

Wanted: Bride. Must love children. Mortals need not apply.

Carlos Panterra is looking for a mate, a woman who will love and care for the young orphans he's recently taken under his wing (or paw, as the case may be). When the shape shifter spies the beautiful Caitlyn, it's like sunshine amidst the darkness. At last, he's found the perfect woman, except . . .

Caitlyn Whelan is mortal. Worse, her father is the head of a CIA agency bent on hunting the undead. Still, Caitlyn knows that Carlos is the man for her, shape shifter or not. So she jumps at the chance when her sister offers her a job to work with him, determined to show Carlos their attraction is more than just animal magnetism. But danger lurks in the night, and their unleashed, untamed passion might just get them both killed . . .

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.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Avon (September 28, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061958034
ISBN-13: 978-0061958038

My Review:

I highly recomend reading this series if you love fast paced and hilarious paranormal books with great characters and some unforgettable one-liners!

Caitlyn Whelan is a former former state department employee who jumps at the chance to reconnect with her older sister Shanna.  She discovers a new world of vampires and shapeshifters when she arrives at her nephew's birthday party (she didn't know Shanna had married a vamp and had two children) and vows to protect them.  She has a talent for learning languages (psycholinguistic) talent in a couple of minutes and cats and dogs and even people seem to be attracted to her because they think she can help them!

Caitlyn wants Carlos Panterra the instant she seems and is determined to have him at any cost!  She decides to take a job at MacKay Security and Investigations and is totally helpless in the fighting aspect of the job.  Loved the scenes where she is aiming for the enemies chest but always get them in groin (ouch) even though it's a dummy's pecker!  I was laughing so hard!

Carlos is tormented by his attraction to Caitlyn because he's on the search for were-panther mate to help save their species and the loss of his family and clan.  He's never been as attracted to another women as much as he's to Caitlyn but he's determined to stick to his plan. 

I admire that Caitlyn is determined to get Carlos to loss his control and acknowledge their attraction.  When she finally wears him down (you can feel the hot steam rising in the air)!

I really loved the sexual bantering between them because it was quite entertaining and sexy!

4.5/5

Thanks Shannon from HarperCollins Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

In the Mail (Oct 18)

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

Stronger than Sin (Sin 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Product Description

Dr. Liliana Carrera nearly lost her life to Wardwell scientists. She won't let them harm other innocent victims, like her new patient, Jesse Bradford. The former pro athlete had the best hands in the NFL . . . until an injury forced him to undergo Wardwell's experimental gene therapy. Now Jesse's gorgeous body is superhuman-but his strength comes at a price.

With Wardwell threatening his family, Jesse can't tell Liliana all he knows. Yet he can't resist her compassion . . . or her healing, erotic touch. As their passion flares, Jesse's body becomes dangerous and volatile. For evil men are plotting to change the face of humanity-and will destroy whoever stands in their way.

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Forever; Original edition (October 26, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446543845
ISBN-13: 978-0446543842

New Releases (Oct 19)

Blood Trinity: Book 1 in the Belador Series [Mass Market Paperback]

Product Description

Supernatural warriors bound by an extraordinary code of honor face an ultimate test of loyalty in the exciting new paranormal thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love.Atlanta has become the battlefield between human and demon. All her life, Evalle Kincaid has walked the line between the two. Her origins unknown, she’s on a quest to learn more about her past . . . and her future.When a demon claims a young woman in a terrifying attack and there’s no one else to blame, Evalle comes under suspicion. Now she’s on a deadly quest for her own survival. Through the sordid underground of an alternate Atlanta where nothing is as it seems to the front lines of the city, where her former allies have joined forces to hunt her, Evalle must prove her innocence or pay the ultimate price.But saving herself is the least of her problems if she doesn’t stop the coming apocalypse. The clock is ticking and Atlanta is about to catch fire. . . .
 
Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Pocket; Original edition (October 19, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1439155828
ISBN-13: 978-1439155820

Chasing the Night [Hardcover]

Product Description

A CIA agent’s two-year-old child was stolen in the night as a brutal act of vengeance. Now, eight years later, this torment is something Catherine Ling awakens to every day. Her friends, family, and colleagues tell her to let go, move on, accept that her son is never coming back. But she can’t. Catherine needs to find someone as driven and obsessed as she is to help her— and that person is Eve Duncan. She knows that Eve shares her nightmare, since closure is also something that eludes Eve after the disappearance of her daughter Bonnie. Now, Eve must take her talents as a forensic sculptor to another level, using age progression as a way to unite Catherine with her child. As Eve gets drawn deeper into Catherine’s horror, she must face looming demons of her own.

Bonnie’s killer is still out there. And a new killer is taunting Eve and Catherine at every turn. Is Catherine’s son alive, or not? These two women endure the worst fear any mother can imagine in Iris Johansen’s latest thrill ride, a gut-wrenching journey into the darkest places of the soul.

Product Details
Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Press; First Edition edition (October 19, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312651198
ISBN-13: 978-0312651190

Worth Dying For [Hardcover]

Product Description

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child follows the electrifying 61 Hours with his latest Reacher thriller — a story that hits the ground running and then accelerates all the way to a colossal showdown.

There’s deadly trouble in the corn country of Nebraska . . . and Jack Reacher walks right into it. First he falls foul of the Duncans, a local clan that has terrified an entire county into submission. But it’s the unsolved case of a missing child, already decades-old, that Reacher can’t let go.

The Duncans want Reacher gone — and it’s not just past secrets they’re trying to hide. They’re awaiting a secret shipment that’s already late — and they have the kind of customers no one can afford to annoy. For as dangerous as the Duncans are, they’re just the bottom of a criminal food chain stretching halfway around the world.

For Reacher, it would have made much more sense to keep on going, to put some distance between himself and the hard-core trouble that’s bearing down on him.

For Reacher, that was also impossible.

Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Delacorte Press (October 19, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385344317
ISBN-13: 978-0385344319

Manga:
 
 

Vampire Knight Official Fanbook [Paperback]
 
Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences

Can't get enough of Vampire Knight?

Delve into the world of your favorite vampires with this official fanbook filled with insider information about the hit series. Includes a Cross Academy student ID card, glossy color pages, character design sketches, storyboards and an exclusive interview with Vampire Knight creator Matsuri Hino!

Product Details
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (October 19, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421532387
ISBN-13: 978-1421532387

Private [Hardcover]

I've finished "Private" by James Patterson.

Product Description

The police can't help you

Former CIA agent Jack Morgan runs Private, a renowned investigation company with branches around the globe. It is where you go when you need maximum force and maximum discretion. The secrets of the most influential men and women on the planet come to Jack daily -- and his staff of investigators uses the world's most advanced forensic tools to make and break their cases.

The press will destroy you

Jack is already deep into the investigation of a multi-million dollar NFL gambling scandal and the unsolved slayings of 18 schoolgirls when he learns of a horrific murder close to home: his best friend's wife, Jack's former lover, has been killed. It nearly pushes him over the edge. Instead, Jack pushes back and devotes all of Private's resources to tracking down her killer.

Only one place to turn: Private

But Jack doesn't have to play by the rules. As he closes in on the killer and chooses between revenge and justice, Morgan has to navigate a workplace love affair that threatens to blow the roof off his plans. With a plot that moves at death-defying speeds, Private is James Patterson sleekest, most exciting thriller ever.

My Review:

I highly recommend this book if you love a well written book with great characters and a fast read!

Storyline:  There are three storylines in this book and they were all well written and fleshed out!  The first is called the Schoolgirl murders which 18 young girls were killed and mementos taken as trophies!  The second has to do with multi-million dollar NFL gambling scandal which involves his uncle's businesss.  The third is the killing of his best friend's wife (who used to be Jack's old lover)!  This one almost pushes him over the edge literally!

Characters: All of the characters were well written and you get the feeling you know them somehow!  I feel compassion for Jack because he's suffering from nightmares from his ARMY days (they are really quite frightening) and to learn that your ex lover was killed the way she was!  He remembers her as the fun loving girl but wait until he finds out she's not as innocent as he though she was!

Romance: Jack is involved with his assistant Colleen who just turned 25!  He's not in love with her but enjoys her company while she's more emotionally involved (wants to get married and have kids, etc.).  Wait until you find out what drastic measures she takes near the end (you will have to read to find out!)  He used to live with Justine a fellow collegue in a house they both bought together and it's been two years since they split up!  Lucky for them they are still friends and actually working together!

Justine is now involved with Bobby the DA (who's suppose to be on the verge of a divorce) but you will also have to read to find out what happens! 

Killer(s): The main killers were just sick and really enjoyed their killings (had no remorse) and they were pretty graphic on how they killed them.

4.5/5

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (Oct 18)

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. A Season of Seduction - Jennifer Haymore
2. Saving Max - Antoniette van Heugten
3. Dark Warrior Untamed - Alexis Morgan
4. Private - James Patterson
5. Gente Vol. 1 - Natsume Ono

I’m currently reading:

1. Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks

Books I’m planning on reading this week:

1. Veil of Night - Linda Howard
2. 61 Hours - Lee Child
3. Infamous - Suzanne Brockmann
4. Vampire Knight Vol. 7 - Matsuri Hino

Here's the link:

http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-58

Library Haul (Oct 17 - 23)

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

Hardcover:

1. Veil of Night - Linda Howard
2. Beyond Eden - Catherine Coulter

Softcover:

1. Infamous - Suzanne Brockmann
2. Captivated - Carla Neggers

Manhwa:

1. Chocolat Vol. 3

What books/manga/manhwa did you pick up from the library this week?

Dark Warrior Untamed (Talion) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Dark Warrior Untamed" the 3rd book in her Talion series by Alexis Morgan.

Product Description

In Alexis Morgan’s electrifying new Talion adventure, a sexy warrior fights to save his headstrong lover from the crossfire of an evil plot to overthrow the Kyth’s leader.

He questions everything. No one thought Chief Talion Greyhill Danby would report to work so soon after wrapping up his affairs in London. Then again, he didn’t expect to find a beautiful spy with a major attitude in his new office. Clearly the Kyth’s Grand Dame doesn’t trust him to do his duty — to protect her.

She fears the truth. Piper Ryan isn’t keen on the arrangement, either. Matching wits with an ancient warrior isn’t in her administrative job description. But sharing space with the red-hot head of security could have unexpectedly tempting benefits . . . if he doesn’t dig into her secret past.

Opposites always attract. When threatening e-mails result in danger, the fiery sparks between Piper and Grey grow scorching hot. They must defend the throne from a deadly invisible attacker, but will their raging desire keep them together . . . or will their burning suspicions tear them apart?

About the Author

Originally from St. Louis, Alexis Morgan and her husband live in a small town near Seattle. An avid reader, she grew up reading gothic romances and westerns and developed a love for flawed heroes who hold to their own code of honor -- whether fighting rustlers at gunpoint, or standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow warriors, swords at the ready.
 
My Review:
 
I prefer this series over her Paladin series!

Grey is such a great hero because he's stubborn when it comes to protecting the Dame (he won't take chances that will put her in line of fire) and he takes his duties very seriously.  Can't resist a blue-eyed British guy with a great accent!

Piper is a great heroine because she's fiesty, she's funky, hot-headed, stubborn and not your typical helpless women.  She has streaks in her hair (pink and purple)!

I really liked the romance between them because you can really feel the steam everytime they are in the same room!  She's more out-going and he's more uptight (you know what they say about opposites attract)!
 
4/5

In the Mail (Oct 14)

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

Ecstasy in Darkness (Alien Huntress, Book 5) [Mass Market Paperback]

Product Description

New York Times bestselling sensation Gena Showalter enthralls with a dark, tantalizing world of humans, otherworlders, powers beyond imagining, and a seductive vampire undone by his insatiable hunger for one woman. . . . Growing up poor on New Chicago’s meanest streets, Ava Sans had two options: be the predator or be the prey. No contest. Now, working for Alien Investigation and Removal, she’s been ordered to capture the biggest, baddest warrior of all —  a vampire too beautiful to be real, with the abilityto manipulate time. Once the leader of the entire vampire army, McKell has been deemed savage and unstable, spurned even by his own kind.To McKell, humans should be nothing more than sustenance. Yet the petite, golden-skinned Ava is a fascinating contradiction — vicious yet witty, strong yet vulnerable, lethal but fiercely loyal. Against his better judgment, McKell craves that loyalty, and much more. When the chase leads to seduction, McKell and Ava will race to discover the truth about his past. But the answers will come at a price, even for a woman who thought she had nothing left to lose. . . .
 
Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Pocket Star; Original edition (October 26, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1439175772
ISBN-13: 978-1439175774

I also received this ARC yesterday for review (sent by Hachette Book Group), thanks Anna!

Edge of Sight (The Guardian Angelinos) [Mass Market Paperback]

Product Description

The killer she can't escape . . .


The heartbreak she can't forget . . .


The one man who can stop them both

When Samantha Fairchild witnesses a murder in the wine cellar of the restaurant where she works, the Harvard-bound law student becomes the next target of a professional assassin. Desperate for protection the authorities won't provide, Sam seeks help from Vivi Angelino, an investigative reporter who recruits her brother, Zach, to protect Samantha. A Special Forces vet with the scars to prove he's equally fearless and flawed, Zach takes the job, despite the fact that he and Sam once shared a lusty interlude that ended when he left for war and disappeared from her life. Now, as they crack a conspiracy that leads to Boston's darkest corners, Sam and Zach must face their fears, desires, and doubts, before a hired killer gets a second shot...

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Forever; Original edition (October 26, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446566586
ISBN-13: 978-0446566582

Follow My Blog Friday #18

This Meme is hosted by Rachel from Parajunkee's View on Fridays.

To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host {Parajunkee.com} and any one else you want to follow on the list

2. Put your Blog Name and URL in the Linky thing.

3. Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say hi in your comments

4. Follow Follow Follow as many as you can

5. If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love...and the followers

6. If you want to show the link list, just follow the link below the entries and copy and paste it within your post!

The Friday Follow Feature is...

Christin and Louise @ Between the Covers

Christin and Louise are two friends brought together by the Twilight Saga. Though Louise is a mouthy and brilliant paraprofessional and Christin is a quiet yet brilliant graduate student in music, it soon became clear that they shared many more interests, including a love of reading. If a book seems interesting or has been highly recommended, we’ll read it!

We started Between the Covers as a way to share our opinions about books with friends and anyone wondering what to read next. Reading is a very solitary activity, and it’s great to be able to interact with readers and other bloggers to share opinions, ideas, and reading suggestions. We also wanted to help promote new, up-and- coming authors and their books. Genre that we review includes young adult, literary fiction, paranormal romance, science fiction / fantasy and historical fiction. And though our blog is new, we have several interesting posts, and are plotting our next review and our first fabulous giveaway. Stop by and see us…we’d love to hear from you!

What is your reading suggestion this week?

Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews reading suggestion is The Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward.

ARC Review: Saving Max [Paperback]

I've finished "Saving Max" by Antoinette van Heughten.

Product Description

Max Parkman — autistic and whip-smart, emotionally fragile and aggressive — is perfect in his mother's eyes. Until he's accused of murder.

Attorney Danielle Parkman knows her teenage son Max's behavior has been getting worse — using drugs and lashing out. But she can't accept the diagnosis she receives at a top-notch adolescent psychiatric facility that her son is deeply disturbed. Dangerous.

Until she finds Max, unconscious and bloodied, beside a patient who has been brutally stabbed to death.

Trapped in a world of doubt and fear, barred from contacting Max, Danielle clings to the belief that her son is innocent. But has she, too, lost touch with reality? Is her son really a killer?

With the justice system bearing down on them, Danielle steels herself to discover the truth, no matter what it is. She'll do whatever it takes to find the killer and to save her son from being destroyed by a system that's all too eager to convict him.

Product Details
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Mira; Original edition (September 28, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778329631
ISBN-13: 978-0778329633

My Review:

A very interesting and twisted book to read!

After reading this book you might not be looking at doctors the same!

3/5