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Wordless Wednesday (Sept 4)

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WWW Wednesdays (Sept 4)

Posted on September 4, 2013 | 2 comments

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers:

Promise (Soul Savers, #1) Deity (Covenant, #3)Recently Finished: Promise by Kristie Cook and Deity (covenant #3). I really enjoyed both of these books. Reviews are posted.

Elixir (Covenant, #3.5) Apollyon (Covenant, #4)Currently Reading: Elixir (covenant #3.5) and Apollyon (Covenant #4) by Jennifer L Armentrout. I loved Deity so much I immediately downloaded Apollyon and then realized there was a novella that came before with Aiden’s POV. I stopped reading and downloaded Elixir. OMG I love this series!

Next for me?

I’m still on a sequel kick and since there are no more Covenant books (sniff!) these are my choices. Shine I already own and my daughter is reading it!

Shine (Shade, #3) Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) Origin (Lux, #4)

Shine (Shade #3) by Jeri Smith-Ready

Unravel Me (Shatter Me #2) by Tahereh mafi

Origin (Lux #4) by Jennifer L Armentrout

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Deity (Covenant #3) by Jennifer Armentrout

Posted on September 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

Deity (Covenant, #3) Deity (Covenant #3) by Jennifer Armentrout.  Published November 6th 2012 by Spencer Hill Press.  CDN $6.00 Kindle Edition

“History is on repeat, and things didn’t go so well the last time. ”

Alexandria isn’t sure she’s going to make it to her eighteenth birthday–to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she’s a goner… and so is Aiden.

If that’s not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time “training”–which really is just Seth’s code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time–she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she’s caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed… and destroyed.

Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate…(Goodreads Excerpt)

What can I say but holy smoke!  As soon as I finished reading this, I immediately downloaded the next book.  It was fantastic, nonstop, emotional, exciting, riveting and compelling.  I loved every minute of it.  It is rare that I read a book that I can’t put down, but this one did that.

I admit I was kind of torn between Seth and Aiden.  Seth is the typical bad boy with the sneaky soft heart that pulls you in but you know is going to break your heart.  Aiden is the kind of guy that every girl dreams of…sigh…I will leave it at that.

I have never been a fan of Greek mythology but Holy Cow I am a changed person.  I love everything about this book, the Gods the Demigods, the Pures and the Half Bloods and of course you throw in an Apollyon (or two!) and you have one wicked bad ass story.  I love how Jennifer makes all the characters real.  No one is all good or all bad but shades of grey.  The characterization is amazing in this story, not just for the main characters, but for all of the characters.

I am not going to say any more because I don’t want to spoil anything but OMG I couldn’t put this down!

5 stars for me!  I would give more but 5 is all I am allowed:(

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Promise (Soul Savers, #1) Promise (Soul Savers #1) by Kristie Cook.  Published July 30th 2010 by Ang’dora Productions, LLC.  The Kindle edition is currently free on Amazon.

New Adult Paranormal Romance ** Mature Content ** Recommended for ages 16+ due to sexual situations and language

First installment of award-winning author Kristie Cook’s bestselling Soul Savers Series
Alexis Ames has a life full of promise…but not all promises can be kept.

When Alexis Ames is attacked by creatures that can’t be real, she decides it’s time she learns who she really is, with or without the help of her mother, who guards their family’s secrets closely. After meeting the inhumanly attractive, multi-talented Tristan Knight, however, Alexis retreats behind her façade of normalcy…until she discovers he’s not exactly normal either. Then their secrets begin to unravel.

Their union brings hope and promise to her family’s secret society, the Angels’ army, and to the future of mankind. But it also incites a dangerous pursuit by the enemy – Satan’s minions and Tristan’s creators. After all, Alexis and Tristan are a match made in Heaven and in Hell. (Goodreads Excerpt)

I must say this is one heck of a story!  It pulled me in right from the start.  I love the connection between the characters; it is very real and…intense.  I love the originality of the storyline.  Alex is different.  She doesn’t know what she is but she knows that she is different.  We are given snippets of information until finally it is revealed what she is.  I loved the buildup and excitement it brought.   I won’t give it away though!

This book reads like a young adult book but holy the heat is intense.  The book is classified as New Adult for this reason.  I loved it.

5 stars for me.

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Teaser Tuesday (Sept 3)

Posted on September 3, 2013 | 10 comments

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

Taking in the destruction the gods were wreaking, I knew only one thing-and it hurt in a way that shouldn’t have, in a way I couldn’t really explain.  Seth had to die, but I had no idea how to do it…or if I really could, when it came down to it.

Apollyon (Covenant, #4)Apollyon (covenant #4) by Jennifer Armentrout

I enjoyed the last book so much I immediately downloaded the next book.  So far it is awesome.  Hope you enjoy the teaser!

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Teaser Tuesdays post, or share your ‘teasers’ in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thanks! :D

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Friday Finds (Aug 30)

Posted on August 30, 2013 | 1 comment

FF2_MdFRIDAY FINDS showcases the books you ‘found’ and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren’t necessarily books you purchased).

So, come on — share with us your FRIDAY FINDS!

This is a new release this month and it looks like it has a lot of promise.

The Weight of Souls The Weight of Souls by Bryony Pearce

Sixteen year old Taylor Oh is cursed: if she is touched by the ghost of a murder victim then they pass a mark beneath her skin. She has three weeks to find their murderer and pass the mark to them – letting justice take place and sending them into the Darkness. And if she doesn’t make it in time? The Darkness will come for her…

She spends her life trying to avoid ghosts, make it through school where she’s bullied by popular Justin and his cronies, keep her one remaining friend, and persuade her father that this is real and that she’s not going crazy.

But then Justin is murdered and everything gets a whole lot worse. Justin doesn’t know who killed him, so there’s no obvious person for Taylor to go after. The clues she has lead her to the V Club, a vicious secret society at her school where no one is allowed to leave… and where Justin was dared to do the stunt which led to his death.

Can she find out who was responsible for his murder before the Darkness comes for her? Can she put aside her hatred for her former bully to truly help him?

And what happens if she starts to fall for him? (Goodreads Excerpt)

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Is it Friday Yet? ( Aug 29)

Posted on August 29, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Seriously, this week has to be over soon! I don’t think I can make any more phone calls, type another memo, or have any more coffee. I need a break!

Never fear…

Tomorrow is Friday!

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Wordless Wednesday (Aug 28)

Posted on August 28, 2013 | 1 comment

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WWW Wednesdays (Aug 28)

Posted on August 28, 2013 | 5 comments

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers:

Promise (Soul Savers, #1) Recently Finished: Promise by Kristie Cook. I really enjoyed this and will post a review soon.

Deity (Covenant, #3)Currently Reading: Deity (covenant #3) by Jennifer L Armentrout. So far it is fantastic!

Next for me?

I’m not sure but these are the one’s I have my eye on! I seem to be on a sequel kick!

Shine (Shade, #3) Apollyon (Covenant, #4) Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) Origin (Lux, #4)

Shine (Shade #3) by Jeri Smith-Ready

Apollyon (Covenant #4) by Jennifer L Armentrout

Unravel Me (Shatter Me #2) by Tahereh mafi

Origin (Lux #4) by Jennifer L Armentrout

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Teaser Tuesday (Aug 27)

Posted on August 27, 2013 | 2 comments

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

Aiden shifted slightly and his thumb caressed the curve of my cheek. “I’m afraid of something.”

“What?” I whispered.

He drew in a deep, shuddering breath. “I’m afraid of never being allowed to feel what I do.”

(20% on kindle)

Deity (Covenant, #3) Deity (covenant #3) by Jennifer Armentrout

I am using the same book as last week since I am not finished reading it yet! So far this book is amazing and I love every minute of it. I will post a review as soon as I can. Reviews for the other books in the series are here:

Half Blood (covenant #1) by Jennifer Armentrout

Pure – Jennifer Armentrout

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Man’s/Women’s best friend? Cats vsDogs?

Posted on August 26, 2013 | 1 comment

Why do we refer to dogs as man’s best friend? Is it because they are loyal and loving no matter what? Does the expression refer to men and women or just men? Personally I am a huge fan of Cats. I love cats, all cats, big or small, furry or not. They are far superior to dogs in my experience. Yes they can be a little standoffish at times, but they offer so much love and affection and require little in terms of ‘high maintenance’. I mean I can leave the house for a few days and not have to worry about the cat. (Other than him being pissed when I return and doesn’t mind letting me know it!)

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Ten reasons cats are better than dogs :(in my opinion of course.)

1) You don’t walk a cat. (unless you want to drag it!) tumblr.com

2) You don’t have to pick up poop every day. (a sifting litter box is so much easier)

3) Cat noises don’t bother the neighbors.

4) You don’t have to give it a bath.

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(They HATE water)

5) Cats can sleep on the bed without taking up all the room. flickr.com (Unless you have a lot of Cats!)

6) Cat’s have personality. Just ask one!

7) Dogs are ‘high maintenance’ needing constant attention. petprojectz.blogspot.com
Cats amuse themselves and are independent.

8) The cat won’t hump your leg. dailykos.com

9) Cats smell nice! Dogs…not so much.

10) Cat’s are very affectionate A purr and a rub and you know you have a friend for life. A dog will lick your face off. (and remember where else that tongue has been! Ewww)

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So in conclusion then I infer that Cats are Women’s best friend. And we are so much better than men! Lol I am kidding.

So what do you think? Which do you prefer? Are you a cat lover? Or are you a dog lover? Or perhaps you like reptiles? Let me know in a comment. If you have any addition to my list please feel free to add. I love hearing from you.

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Friday Finds (Aug 23)

Posted on August 23, 2013 | 1 comment

FF2_MdFRIDAY FINDS showcases the books you ‘found’ and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren’t necessarily books you purchased).

So, come on — share with us your FRIDAY FINDS!

My Friday Finds this week was discovered while perusing through fellow blogger posts. It sounds interesting and I couldn’t resist.

Discovery (Book One of the Council Powers Trilogy) Discovery(Counsil Powers Trilogy #1) by Lisa White

Grace Mackay thought she was normal, a little shy maybe, but no less normal than any other struggling young waitress. But she did not know about the secretive Powers world. She did not know she was the last person on earth with the DNA needed for the Powers’ survival. And she certainly did not know her newest boyfriend, Gregory, was an Anti-Powers prince who intended to break her heart and her bones in no particular order.

But when she discovers that Ben, her best friend and unrequited former crush, is actually her secret Guardian with superhuman powers, Grace’s normal turns a little wacky. And when she learns that she has The Gift, the rare power to heal the injured and resurrect life with her touch, it is official – Grace is a weirdo even in the Powers world.

But what freaks Grace out more than all that is the fact she has feelings for Ben again – and he has feelings for her – which makes Grace’s new normal a lot more complicated. (Goodreads Excerpt)

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Is it Friday Yet? ( Aug 22)

Posted on August 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Ever have one of those days (particularly on Thursday) where it feels like you are overloaded and just have too much work? The mutant couch has conspired to devour you whole before you get any work done. Never fear there is always hope. One day at a time is my motto and sometimes you need to let the couch win. Take a break, recharge your batteries and start fresh tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Friday!

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Wordless Wednesday (Aug 21)

Posted on August 21, 2013 | 2 comments

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WWW Wednesdays (Aug 21)

Posted on August 21, 2013 | 10 comments

WWW_Wednesdays4To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers:

Promise (Soul Savers, #1)Currently Reading: Promise (soul Savers#1) by Kristie Cook so far is very good and I am really enjoying it.

Shift (Shade, #2) Recently Finished: Shift (shade #2) by Jeri Smith-Ready. I was equally impressed with this second installment of the series. Here is a link to my review:

Shift (shade #2) by Jeri Smith-Ready

Next for me?

Deity (Covenant, #3) Deity (covenant #3) by Jennifer Armentrout. I Downloaded this on my Kindle the other day and can’t wait to start. The first two were awesome and I expect the same from this.

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