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Thursday, February 13, 2014

REVIEW - ANGEL ASTROLOGY 101

Author: Doreen Virtue and Yasmin Boland
Pages: 288 pages
Published: March 4th 2014, Hay House
Form: E-book (from NetGalley for an honest review)
Genre: Spiritual, New Age, Astrology
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"Discover the Angels connected with your Birth Chart.

You can learn about the archangels who work with your birth chart in Doreen Virtue’s Angel Astrology 101. Co-authored by the widely published astrologer and Angel Therapist Yasmin Boland, this is the first book to combine angelology and astrology.

The 12 beautifully illustrated and easy-to-understand chapters describe the personality characteristics of each of the sun, moon and rising signs, plus your Mercury, Venus and Mars, as well as which archangels to call upon in association with them. Angel Astrology 101 is perfect for anyone who is new to these subjects – but it also offers plenty of fresh insights and material for those who have long worked with either astrology or the angels." ~ Official blurb


Read the whole Review at my other Blog, HERE : http://niinac.blogspot.fi/2014/02/angel-astrology-101-review.html

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

REVIEW - ROGUE RIDER

"Oh boy, Seph was bit of a sensory overload to put it mildly! Usually blond guys don't do it for me but... man, Seph sure did! Tall, sexy, predatory, suggestive, muscled, hot, handsome, playboy stud muffin of a half-demon... I'm running out of sexy synonyms with this one! Let's face it ladies we like a bad boy, and reformed super bad boy...? Hell yeah!"

Author: Larissa Ione
Pages: 129 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing on June 2013
Form: E-book (from NetGalley for an honest review)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Lords of Deliverance #4
Amazon: Buy / $6.83 (Kindle)EU price, click to see yours )
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $6.28 (Nook)
Excerpt: Chapter 1

"Jillian Cardiff came to this remote mountain town to forget the demon attack that almost killed her. Instead, she rescues-and falls for-a gorgeous stranger who has no memory of anything other than his name. Handsome, charming, and protective, Reseph seems like the kind of man whom Jillian can trust. But with hints of a troubling history of his own, he's also the kind of man who can be very dangerous . . .

Reseph may not know why he mysteriously appeared in Jillian's life, but he knows he wants to stay. Yet when Jillian's neighbors are killed, and demon hunters arrive on the scene, Reseph fears that he's putting Jillian in danger. And once it's revealed that Reseph is also Pestilence, the Horseman responsible for ravaging the world, he and Jillian must face the greatest challenge of all: Can they forget the horrors of a chilling past to save the future they both desire?"  ~ From Goodreads


Sometimes you know from the very beginning that you're going to love a book, and Rogue Rider started so great I was pumped to read every single bit of this book! Here you have a look too of Seph naked in the woods:

       It was cold. So fucking cold.

       He opened his eyes, but he saw…nothing. Groaning, he shifted, because he seemed to be face-down. Yeah…he was doing a face-plant, all right. But where was he? All he could see was snow. No, that wasn't true; he could see trees laden with snow. And snow banks laden with snow. And snow laden with more fucking snow.

       So he was in a forest…with snow. But where? Why?

       And who the hell was he?

       Reseph.

       The name slurred through his ears as if uttered by a drunk man.

       Reseph.

       Sounded vaguely familiar, he supposed. Reseph. Okay, he could work with that. Especially since no other names popped into his head.

       Weakly, he tried to push himself to his knees, but his arms wobbled like rubber, and he kept falling on his face. After four tries, he gave up and just lay there, panting and shivering.

       Somewhere overhead, an owl hooted, and a few minutes later, a wolf howled into the growing darkness. Reseph took comfort in the sounds, because they meant he wasn't alone. Sure, the owl might fly over and shit on him, and the wolf might eat him alive, but at least he’d have company for a little while.

       He didn't know much about himself, but he knew he didn't like to be alone.

       He also did not like snow.

       Curious then, how he’d ended up alone in the snow. Had someone abandoned him here? A tremor of anxiety shook his insides as hard as the cold was shaking him on the outside. Surely someone was looking for him.

       He held onto that hope as he gradually became aware of a gnawing ache in his bones, accompanied by a stabbing pain in his head. Looked like he was in for a little unconsciousness. Cool. Because right now, he was both freezing and burning up, hurting and numb. It sucked.

       Yep, passing out would be a good thing.

       Real. Fucking. Good.

Are you as giddy as I was to sink my teeth into more!? Not to mention... oh,ahem, better not go there... * clears throat * So, as mentioned above I was psyched to read all of this! I hadn't read the first three books in the series but that didn't deter me in any way, it was so good! And I think the amnesia plot helped as well. Both me and Seph were clueless of what was going on in the world and with him and his evil demon side.

Oh boy, Seph was bit of a sensory overload to put it mildly! Usually blond guys don't do it for me but... man, Seph sure did! Tall, sexy, predatory, suggestive, muscled, hot, handsome, playboy stud muffin of a half-demon... I'm running out of sexy synonyms with this one! Let's face it ladies we like a bad boy, and reformed super bad boy...? Hell yeah! Sure there is mega load of package with the dude but he sure makes it up in bed. Okay so by now you know I'm totally crushing on Reseph... I won't try to hide it, just never mind the cardboard cut-out in my closet. What was that? What closet?

The romance with Jillian and Reseph had the sweetness of a new start, redemption and peace for Seph who's demon had been causing near Apocalyptic destruction before his memory wipe. But to balance that out it was incredibly hot and sexy the way these two had chemistry! Also Jillian was an absolutely joy to read, smart, confident and putting breaks on Seph's advances. Very entertaining!

I always find it hard to review my absolutely favorites as I just wanna gush how great it was, how hot the guy, how sassy the girl and how hot the romance! Rogue Rider got all of that and more. Enough of me loving this book and more of me moving my ass to find the previous three books!

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

GUEST BLOG : WHY WE FALL FOR BAD BOYS

Welcome to April and Danielle to For The Love of Reading!

The Authors of Flesh and Feathers have come by with a great Guest Blog investigating why we fall for bad boys? Because let's face it you know you fall for them too, even if your brain tells you it's not good for you. ;)

Flesh and Feathers

"Azaleigh's life is simple until, by chance, she meets Kale. Charming and handsome Az is drawn to him.  But dangerous plans are unfolding around her.  As her life begins to crumble and Kale disappears, Gage, calm and supportive, arrives. Much is at stake, including Az’s life. And her heart."


Why we fall for bad boys

Because we are women, bad boys are a must. Don't get us wrong, we love some good boys, but what is it about a bad boy we love so much?

Our thought is this... let's name our Han. Han is six foot two, jet black hair and bright blue eyes. His shirt is snuggle to his chest showing every ripple. Han drives a motorcycle and have a cigarette hanging from his mouth. A leather jacket swung over his shoulder as his stands next to his bike. Han makes everyone nervous and has a don't mess with me attitude. Now, we walk by and Han throws us a little wink. We automatically melt inside because this bad-ass has shown us some kind of attention.

Is it that we think in this wild crazy world, where he can have anything he wants, he made a connection with us? Now we are interested. What would make this man, who could have or do anything want us? This is of course is entirely our opinion, but its like we are now a special thing for this individual. We crave this attention... to be wanted and coveted by something so wild and out of control. Maybe it's because deep inside, we are really bad girls ourselves.

Thanks so much for having us today!


Thanks for coming by ladies! 
Awesome guest blog, and I cannot help but agree, also Han is hot! ;D Come back anytime!


Thursday, February 9, 2012

REVIEW - MARK OF THE SYLPH

"Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too."

Author: Rosalie Lario
Pages: 268 pages
Publisher: Entagled Publishing
Published: September, 2011
Form: E-book (from a tour for an honest review)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Demons of Infernum #2
Amazon: Buy / $6.99 (Kindle) ( EU price, click to see US price )
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $6.99 (Nook)
The Book Depository: Buy / €10.25 (Paperback)
Excerpt: Chapter 1 and 2

"Half-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour. The clock begins to run out on his search when an old rival goes after the book and Taeg’s family in his quest for revenge.

Librarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too." ~Goodreads


If you read my review on the 4th book earlier you know I gushed about these covers, love them! They set the mood for the book perfectly, it's bit dark and has the romance without the buff guy shot ( not that I don't love those as well! ;D ). I really do enjoy Lario's writing, its right up there with the best of them. It's fun, witty, hot and had the right amount of darkness, sadness and tension. And I love a book with tension to keep the chemistry just right! Mark Of The Sylph was great tale of romance, demons, tension and inevitable danger to bring the couple together and sealing the deal.

Maya and Taeg made the best couple, with the fighting and the banter and the scorching hot sex! I loved their chemistry ( and the kidnapping and the tied to the bed bit! ;) ), Taeg felt instant attraction, Maya felt instant hate, and watching much strong Taeg toy with Maya who could hold her own was the best form of couple foreplay! Also this is the first I got to know of the half-demon brothers and boy do they have things going for them, I love guys who act arrogant and snarky and yet completely fall for the girl and give her the whole world and the soft heart they had secretly nurtured the whole time just for her. Can't wait to read more of these books!


The only reason why I didn't give this book the full five stars was because while it was amazing it was slightly slow at parts that made me want to skip a little to get to where Maya and Taeg were the main focus, I could have lived without the enemy's chapters.

You'll love this if... you like your heroines strong in give a run for your money kind of way, and your heroes tough, strong in the will kick your ass six ways till Sunday kind of way - and love seeing them battle out while falling in love, when that's the last thing they should be doing.

Want to find out more about the other books in the series, check out THIS
and get to know Blood of The Demon (1st), Touch of The Angel (2nd) and also see my 
5 Star Review of Heart of The Incubus (4th)!

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

"HELLSBANE" REVIEW, INTERVIEW & GIVEAWAY!

"Emma Jane Hellsbane always knew she was different, but she had no idea she wasn’t even human. Well, at least she’s half-human. She’s half-fallen angel, too, and now dear ol’ dad wants her dead. All the Fallen angels want all their troublesome offspring removed from the mortal coil so she’s trying not to take it personally. Besides, she wants him dead just as much."

Author: Paige Cuccaro
Pages: 256 pages
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Published: December, 2011
Form: E-book (review copy through the tour for an honest review)
Series: Hellsbane #1
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Amazon: Buy / $5.74 (Kindle)
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $2.99 (Nook)
Excerpt: from Chapter 4

Emma is a psychic, well not really she pretends to be one because she can feel others emotions, and it's a job. When he high-school crush Tommy appears on her doorstep asking to come in, who's she to say no to the tall, blond and deliciousaly athelety guy. Now when the post-man who calls on her minutes later turns out to be a demon, she defends injured Tommy with his sword, which ofcourse turns her into a nephilim, well honestly she already was one but the heavenly weapon activated her fallen angel genes and now... now she has to hunt down her father, kill demons, just to survive and earn forgiveness.

Let's not forget the fact that all human women are like angel crack and being a nephilim she has an angel handler, which can't be good right? I mean she doesn't want to cause the fall of Eli.

This premise for this book is great! A kick ass chick, big sword, angel, demons and a thread hanging over her head. I think just based on the premise I waitied to get a little more from this book... I loved Tommy and was intrigued by Eli, the heroine wasn't complitely believable as a smart mouth, I think other traits of her character fought against it.

That said the plot was awesome, I really liked the idea of having to pay for the sins of their fathers, more pointedly if your baby daddy is a fallen angel addicted to human women and sex then your baby is gonna have to pay it's does and hunt daddy dearest down and well... off with his smarmy ass. I really liked it, the story was good, but I really hoped the characters woulkd have made just bit more sense, especially one characters death... I seriously went what as I read it I didn't want her/him to die so early, just when things had gotten interesting. Yes, it gave Emma Jane reason for revenge, but still...

I'm bit torn on how to grade this, I loved the plot, the story, but had slight, teeny tiny, trouble with Emma Jane's character. Well perhaps it's just me, and other will see Emma Jane is a total different light. :) I got to say I do want to read the sequel! Most definately!

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Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Paige. Glad to have you come by!

Paige Cuccaro : Thanks, Niina. I’m happy to be here!

Niina : Can you tell us why you decided to write Hellsbane and where is the series heading to??

Paige :  I have always loved theology. The stories about angels and fallen angels both in the bible and in the Book of Enoch have always captivated me. I wanted to know what a nephilim (the offspring of an angel and human) would be like today. What would her life be like? How would her angelic father impact her life? How would Heaven and Hell treat her? So I wrote the story. 
Emma and Eli will have some tough decisions to confront as the series continues and some major setbacks to overcome. Emma will finally have to face her father and the reality of what returning to “normal” life really means.

Niina : What part did you most enjoyed writing and why?

Paige : I really enjoyed writing the whole book, but if I had to pick—writing the scene where Eli and Emma skip around the world as Eli teaches Emma to travel using her new powers was fun. I enjoyed coming up with the destinations when time, money and physical limitations had no bearing. 

Niina : Can you tell us three things about Emma that we didn't learn from the novel?

Paige : Emma graduated high school without ever being kissed. She drives a Jeep Wrangler because she loves the idea of driving without the roof, but she never takes it off because it’s too hard to get it back on. And she hates shopping so most of her wardrobe is kind of out dated.

Niina : LOL! What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

Paige : I have to plot out the entire story before I start writing. I need to know what happens from beginning to end and everything in between. And I plot long hand. Each book has its own spiral notebook where I write out the major points for each chapter and character details and the overall story plot. I couldn’t write without those notebooks.

Niina : What is the biggest “no-no” when it comes to writing for you?

Paige : I cannot have the TV on when I write. I can’t help listening, even if it’s in the background, a part of my brain is processing the sound. If a part of my brain is in the real world processing (even a small part) then I can’t totally slip into the story world. And I need to be immersed in the story world when I write.

Niina : What book, if any, do you read over and over again?

Paige : I rarely read a book twice. Anne Rice’s Interview With a Vampire, Queen of the Dammed, and Lestat were ones I read twice. Those were the books that made me want to write my own stories. I think she is an amazing talent.

Niina : If you could only 2 read paranormal books for the rest of your life what would they be?

Paige : Interview with a Vampire, by Anne Rice, The Lord of the Rings, by Tolkien.

Niina : Would you rather meet real vampires or werewolves?

Paige : Werewolves. I love reading about the romantic vampires but no matter what they live off of blood and they’re just too fast and tricky. At least werewolves are still half human with needs I can understand.

Niina :  Now before were done here is some Quick Fire Questions:

Cats or dogs? Cat!
Beach or forest? Beach
Night or day? Day
Bad boys or good cops? Good Cops
Brunettes or Blonds? Brunettes
Vampires or werewolves? Vampires
Romance or erotica? Romance
Mystery or Thriller? Thriller
Men:  Alpha-male or submissive? Alpha-male
Male POV or female POV (Point Of View)? Male
Pick-up or Mini-van? Pick-up
Beer or Wine? Beer
Coffee or tea? Coffee!
Pizza or Restaurant? Pizza
Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? Milk Chocolate
Cake or Donuts? Donuts
TV or DVD? DVD
Golden Girls or Family Ties? Golden Girls
Movies: Romantic comedies or Action/Adventure? Romantic Comedies
Halloween or Midsummer? Midsummer
Rocks or flowers? Flowers
Times New Roman or Courier? Times New Roman
Crayons or markers? Crayons
Pens or pencils? Pencils
Books or e-books? Books
Kids or pets? Kids

Niina : Thank you for coming by, Paige! This was fun!

Paige :Thanks so much for having me! I had a lot of fun. Awesome questions. Have a great holiday and a happy and healthy new year!


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Friday, September 2, 2011

REVIEW - WHERE DEMONS FEAR TO TREAD

Author: Stephanie Chong
Pages: 368 pages
Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Published: August 23rd, 2011
Form: E-book (Review Copy from NetGalley)
Series: The Company of Angels #1
Amazon: Buy
Adlibris: Buy

Julian, Archdemon residing in Los Angeles runs the hottest clubs in the country his way of sending souls to hell through bribe, lust and death, and the mix of all three. Devilishly handsome, tall and dark he's the opposite of Serena - and you know what they say of opposites, they attract.

Serena, innocent angel in her first year in earning her wings is sent to guard Nick, a Hollywood bad boy, this is how she ends up in one of Julian's nightclubs and is soon battling off Julian's advances, threats and bribery. See Julian wants her, badly, and a demon doesn't take no for an answer.

After series of events of wooing the angel in vain, finally some blackmailing works and Julian sets up a contract that she will spend a week with him in Vegas where his new club is to open the coming week. He has a week to get Serena into bed, but week is a long time and there is fear that Julian might begin to feel more than lust for Serena - and Serena might fall from grace being so close to Julian, who seems to be just a little more than a demon...


Ah! This book, gorgeous debut! Chong writes beautifully, you can hear old classics like Earth Angel and Can't help falling in love, while you read the scenes where Julian takes her hand and takes her to the dance floor of the empty club. The story is achingly sweet with delicious scenes where Serena keeps dodging Julian's advances while they move around in Las Vegas.

This book has freshness of a new story but the golden shimmer of ol’ Sin City glamour.

Julian is so bad for her, but so right for her, it's wonderful, heartbreaking to read. Serena is so innocent it's almost sacrilege that he wants her, but then again you so want her to give in a little just to feel his light touch on her skin even once.

The end of the book - I loved it you can tell the author knows few things about spirituality, she studied yoga for years before making Serena a yoga instructor, and some eastern wisdom stuck. I loved reading the end as much as the whole book in total!

The music below sets the mood of this book to the t, especially Earth Angel and Unchained Melody... which I cannot stop listening to now, I just keep recycling these songs below on an endless loop to hold on to the feeling of the book.

Music : Goes well with Chuck Berry's Earth Angel / Elvis' Can't help falling in love / Righteous Brothers' Unchained Melody / Nat King Cole's Smile and Love - Especially after they arrive in Las Vegas...
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Monday, August 29, 2011

REVIEW - SILVER AND STONE

Author: J.D. Thompson
Pages:  204 KB / 132 pages
Publisher: J.D. Thompson
Published: August, 2011
Form: E-Book (Review Copy)
Series: Bloodlines  #1
Amazon: Buy/Kindle

Alexis is sixteen, about to start senior year in gorgeous old Weatherford Prepatory School, a building with history all the way back from the beginning of 1800’s. Alexis' history is newer she’s had a summer that she wishes had never happened, she had to defend herself which led to the death of her mother – now she is the outcast of her preppy, Chanel and D&G wearing school mates. Her boyfriend joined forces with Alexis' past friend and that betrayal still stings. But luckily she still has few friends, but it doesn’t change the fact that is now a heartless monster, even she can see that.

Every night she wakes up to nightmares, knowing they are more than just dreams, but it’s not clear what they are and what they mean. Nonetheless they are terrifying, someone is after her, every night.

The school has a new student and Alexis a new neighbor, the dark, tall and handsome Lucas doesn’t seem too concerned with Alexis' past, she worries what getting involved with Lucas might do to her heart as boys are trouble, and her heart cannot take any more pain. But Lucas seems to heal her and she smiles for the first time since her mother passes away.


Fan Art Graphic by me
But destiny has decided it’s not an easily life waiting for Alexis, her dreams get worse and visions begin and it becomes clear something horrible is going on, but is it just in her mind, is she going crazy or are the things she sees real, perhaps a horrible promise of the future to come?

Wonderful world of the old Weatherford Mansion, trees turning color, love blossoming and darkness creeping ever closer.

Thompson’s writing is a joy to read, in my opinion up there with the best YA I’ve read! Engaging, addictive, must-know-what-happens next! Alexis has grown up fast which makes her character interesting, but she still has her 16 year old attitude and embarrassments, sister troubles and eye for one special boy. Lucas is an “old soul” you can feel it right away even though cleverly Alexis makes him younger, Lucas definitely is the kinda boy who draws attention from high school girls and when he grows up the ladies as well.

The story is somewhat short, I wanted it to last longer, but luckily the second book in the Bloodlines Series Blood and Champagne is coming out in the near future!

Almost until the end you are kept guessing what is going on, you might know what is coming, how it’s going to turn out but the way she writes she doesn’t giveaway too much and the ending is definitely a surprise! Expect to feel a little sad, happy, blushing and heartbroken while you read Alexis’s story!

Definitely worth reading if you are into paranormal YA!

Read an Excerpt and participate in Silver and Stone Giveaway (31st of Aug. - 16th of Sep.) HERE.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

REVIEW - HUSH, HUSH

Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Pages: 391 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: October, 2009
Form: Hardcover
Series: Hush Hush #1
Amazon: Buy
Adlibris: Buy

Nora Grey is sixteen she's school orientated and not looking for romance or a boyfriend, and as her best friend is replaced with Patch in biology seating chart things begin to get odd. Not to mention terrifying.

Dark and handsome Patch has an easy, wicked smile and seems to enjoy getting Nora in trouble and as flustered as possible, he's the epitome of a bad boy, he hangs out in the wrong part of town and seems to try and lure Nora to the dark side with him.

Patch ends up from being annoying, but irresistible to dangerous as Nora faces terrifying situations, stalking, attacks and situations that defy her sanity - and all leads seems to lead to Patch, who seems to always be where Nora is, to the point that it's flat out freaking her out. 
Not to be scared witless Nora searches answers but find the truth is a lot scarier than what her mind could come up with. And it is not helpful that she beings to feel drawn to Patch and his wicked smile.
I stared at the trash can a moment, locked between disbelief and anger. Then I flipped open my notebook to a clean page. "What is your name?" I asked, pencil poised to write.
I glanced up in time to catch another dark grin. This one seemed to dare me to pry anything out of him.
"Your name?" I repeated, hoping it was my imagination that my voice faltered.
"Call me Patch. I mean it. Call me."
He winked when he said it, and I was pretty sure he was making fun of me. "What do you do in your leisure time?" I asked.
"I don't have free time."
"I'm assuming this assignment is graded, so do me a favor?"
He leaned back in his seat, folding his arms behind his head. "What kind of favor?"
I was pretty sure it was an innuendo, and I grappled for a way to change the subject.
"Free time," he repeated thoughtfully. "I take pictures."
I printed Photography on my paper.
"I wasn't finished," he said. "I've got quite a collection going of an eZine columnist who believes there's truth in eating organic, who writes poetry in secret, and who shudders at the thought of having to choose between Stanford, Yale, and...what's that big one with the H?"
I stared at him a moment, shaken by how dead on he was. I didn't get the feeling it was a lucky guess. He knew. And I wanted to know how -- right now.
"But you won't end up going to any of them."
"I won't?" I asked without thinking.
He hooked his fingers under the seat of my chair, dragging me closer to him. Not sure if I should scoot away and show fear, or do nothing and feign boredom, I chose the latter.
He said, "Even though you'd thrive at all three schools, you scorn them for being a cliché of achievement. Passing judgment is your third biggest weakness."
"And my second?" I said with quiet rage. Who was this guy? Was this some kind of disturbing joke?
"You don't know how to trust. I take that back. You trust -- just all the wrong people."
"And my first?" I demanded.
I have not enjoyed a YA book this much since Twilight! Hush, Hush is great, Nora and her best friend, Vee, are a good match and Patch is the perfect dark , leering bad boy, with a side so wicked it leaves the reader little disturbed but 100% intrigued. When you begin this book, it's almost a violent reaction when you have to set it down - because you just have to read a little more to know what is going to happen! 

Expect to stay up late into the night with this!

This was also my first book in the Angel "genre" and I have to say I am hooked! Give me more sexy doomed and tortured fallen angels with a soft spot for their girl! There is just something about danger that makes butterflies flutter in your tummy, and make you swoon for that wicked suggestive smile.

Read the First 2 Chapters at Hush Hush's Simon & Schusters website!

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Started Reading : 21st of Aug. 2011
Finished Reading : 23rd of Aug. 2011

Sunday, July 24, 2011

REVIEW - VAMPIRE MINE

Author: Kerrelyn Sparks
Pages: 369 pages
Publisher: Avon
Published: March, 2011
Form: Mass Market Paperback
Series: Love at Stake  #10
Adlibris: Link

What happens when a Scottish vampire, self-proclaimed SOB and eternal bachelor, suddenly finds an angel in his hands, someone soft, kind, loving and completely innocent. Sparks fly!

Not voluntarily, mind you, Connor doesn't want to feel, he doesn't want to be drawn to Mariella, he is - in his mind - destined to be alone and liking that just fine, thank you. But it proves to be difficult when the hurt he's suffered is being healed just by the presence of an angel.

Mariella disobeyed for the third and final time and she gets the boot, her wings are stripped from her and she is found burned and bleeding by vampires, not her finest hour. She is desperate to return to heaven to be part of the beauty and the joy, not stay stuck in a new body which seems to go haywire when Connor is around. She won't let it stop her from searching her way to back to heaven, back to being an angel.

 
I liked this book, it was funny, romantic and innocent. I think what hindered me was I hadn't read any of the previous books in the series, and having one character after another pop by and feel familiar, but not knowing why (characters from previous 9 books) made it harder to stay with the flow. Also the plot was bit too fluffy and unfocused for me.  But the story on its own was very warm, and had me laughing in more than just few places, proving Kerrylyn Sparks knows how to write witty comedy. The chemistry between the two main characters is fun to read!

Connor is quite flat as character, in a way that he is a crouch, he's very orientated to one single matter, but then again that plays well against Mariella who is so innocent it's hilarious to read, as she has never had a body everything is new, her feelings, eating... men. And that is the romance part, I would have not managed to read the whole book if their romance hadn't been constantly edged little bit forward.

Now this isn't what you'd call steamy romance, this is the kind that builds, sweetly, while we see just how much Connor actually longs and desires to be with her, while Mariella is slightly at disadvantage not knowing what desire and longing is. . . which makes the book yummy!

I love angel books, where the angels are sweet, and caring and do what they are meant to which is heal and care for humanity. Can't say I hate the other type, take Lassiter from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series for example, love him. ;)

In all a good book to read, if you aren't squeamish about a lot of Scottish accent (if you love Scottish accent I recommend you read Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series), kilts, and softie vampires. ;)

I might just have to find more 'Love at Stake' book! ;)

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Started Reading : 22nd of July 2011
Finished Reading : 23rd of July 2011
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