September 28, 2011

Review: Sirensong by Jenna Black

Sirensong (Faeriewalker, Book 3) by Jenna Black

sirensong

Genre: Paranormal Young Adult
ISBN: 0312575955
Edition Reviewed: Paperback
Amazon: Sirensong
Goodreads: Sirensong

When Dana is invited to Faerie to be officially presented at the Seelie Court, it’s no easy decision. After all, everyone knows Titania, the Seelie Queen, wants her dead. But Titania claims not to be the one behind the death threats; and her son, Prince Henry, makes the decision a whole lot easier when he suggests Dana might be arrested for (supposedly) conspiring with her aunt Grace to usurp the Seelie throne. So she and her father better do as they're told . . .

The journey through Faerie is long—and treacherous. Dana thought it would be a good idea to have friends along, but her sort-of-boyfriend, Ethan, and her bodyguard’s son, Keane, just can’t seem to get along, and Kimber’s crush on Keane isn’t making things any easier. When a violent attack separates Dana from their caravan, the sexy Erlking saves her just in the nick of time . . . and makes it clear that he hasn’t given up on making her his own.

Arriving at Titania’s beautiful palace should be a relief. But Dana is soon implicated in an assassination attempt against Titania’s granddaughter, and is suddenly a fugitive, forced to leave her father behind as she and her friends flee for their lives. Will she be able to prove her innocence before the forces of the Seelie Court—or, worse, the Erlking—catch up with her? And will she save her father before he pays the ultimate price in her stead?


Review:

The love square comes to an end!!  Nothing brings me more pleasure when a painful love triangle comes to end, or so I thought.   It brings me greater pleasure when a terrible love square ends!!  It is a great thing for this series since I love it so much.

What’s not so great is that it’s not Ethan who gets the can, no I think Dana actually loves him more.  It’s my dear Keane, but in this case it’s OK.  As a team Keane fan, I think I can speak for us all when I say he went to a better love interest.  In defense of Ethan, he’s actually grownup a lot.  The ordeal of being under the Erklings thumb has matured him, that doesn’t mean he loses those annoying-boy-wine moments.  It’s safe to say he still gets on my nerves, but I can deal with him now.  The role of the Erkling really gets confusing in Sirensong. His actions are still pretty self serving, but he does things that make you wonder about him.  Maybe deep down—past his scheming and manipulative core—he’s a decent guy.  Well . . . enough that I can say I don’t feel too guilty for swooning over him.  After all he killed that nasty bargain about Dana’s virginity dilemma. Thank you!!

Another great thing is that Dana’s magical powers are used more and we get to see them develop.  Her ability to make the Faye mortal is chilling, and she’s started to add a little more  “physical” power behind it.   The magic of the fairy realm also gets explored, though it stays firmly within the Seelie Court.  It’s pretty much the standard “vision” of the fiarie realm.  You know lots of forests, house made to blend in, the vegetation is commanded to move and do what they want, and the Seelie court is a towering fortress.  Still it’s lots of fun, I for one never get tired of it.

While I don’t think Sirensong is as good as the second book—Shadawspell—it’s definitely another great entry to the series.  However, author Jenna Black states Sirensong is the last entry.   It’s truly sad.  Black’s series has to be one of the most unique takes on fairies in the Urban Fantasy genre.   Painful doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel about this series dying before it even gets a decent chance.  Worse series get dragged out, and yet the publishers don’t want to endorse this one.    Here’s to crossing my fingers that the Faeriewalker books will rise from the ashes and get a second chance.  After all this book finished up enough not to be a painful end, but there’s clearly more places it NEEDS to go.

Sexual Content:  Kana thinks a lot about sex, a lot.  Dana has a few make out scenes and she walks in on someone(s) clearly just finishing up with a bedroom scene.  There is elitist/family abuse in this book, at times it made me grimace.


Rating: 3/5 Adored it, just a few minor details held it back.


Previous book(s) in series:
Reviewed on BW: Amazon: Goodreads:
Glimmerglass (Book 1)
Shadowspell (Book 2)

Glimmerglass
Shadowspell

Glimmerglass
Shadowspell

Wednesday Wishes

Hunting for books is one of my favorite things. Finding a new title is my equivalent of "getting rich." Whether the titles been around for a while, brand spanking new, or just not that common Wednesday Wishes is here for me to share them with you.


Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Daughter of Smoke and BoneAmazon:Daughter of Smoke and Bone 
Goodreads: Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Genre: Paranormal YA
Series: N/A

Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky.

In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low.

And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherwordly war.

Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages--not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.

When one of the strangers--beautiful, haunted Akiva--fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

Read a very unique review over at ATUF and I just couldn’t say no.

Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz

Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family, #1)Amazon: Witches of East End
Goodreads: Witches of East End
Genre: Paranormal YA
Series: The Beauchamp Family, Book 1

From the author of the highly addictive and bestselling Blue Bloods series, with almost 3 million copies sold, comes a new novel, Melissa de la Cruz's first for adults, featuring a family of formidable and beguiling witches.

The three Beauchamp women--Joanna and her daughters Freya and Ingrid--live in North Hampton, out on the tip of Long Island. Their beautiful, mist-shrouded town seems almost stuck in time, and all three women lead seemingly quiet, uneventful existences. But they are harboring a mighty secret--they are powerful witches banned from using their magic. Joanna can resurrect people from the dead and heal the most serious of injuries. Ingrid, her bookish daughter, has the ability to predict the future and weave knots that can solve anything from infertility to infidelity. And finally, there's Freya, the wild child, who has a charm or a potion that can cure most any heartache.

For centuries, all three women have been forced to suppress their abilities. But then Freya, who is about to get married to the wealthy and mysterious Bran Gardiner, finds that her increasingly complicated romantic life makes it more difficult than ever to hide her secret. Soon Ingrid and Joanna confront similar dilemmas, and the Beauchamp women realize they can no longer conceal their true selves. They unearth their wands from the attic, dust off their broomsticks, and begin casting spells on the townspeople. It all seems like a bit of good-natured, innocent magic, but then mysterious, violent attacks begin to plague the town. When a young girl disappears over the Fourth of July weekend, they realize it's time to uncover who and what dark forces are working against them.

With a brand-new cast of characters, a fascinating and fresh world to discover, and a few surprise appearances from some of the Blue Blood fan favorites, this is a page-turning, deliciously fun, magical summer read fraught with love affairs, witchcraft, and an unforgettable battle between good and evil.

Loved her Blue Bloods so I just have to try out her world of witches.

 Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

Beautiful DisasterAmazon: Beautiful Disaster
Goodreads: Beautiful Disaster
Genre: Contemporary YA
Series: N/A

The new Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn’t drink or swear, and she has the appropriate percentage of cardigans in her wardrobe. Abby believes she has enough distance between her and the darkness of her past, but when she arrives at college with her best friend America, her path to a new beginning is quickly challenged by Eastern University’s Walking One-Night Stand.

Travis Maddox, lean, cut, and covered in tattoos, is exactly what Abby needs—and wants—to avoid. He spends his nights winning money in a floating fight ring, and his days as the charming college co-ed. Intrigued by Abby’s resistance to his charms, Travis tricks her into his daily life with a simple bet. If he loses, he must remain abstinent for a month. If Abby loses, she must live in Travis’ apartment for the same amount of time. Either way, Travis has no idea that he has met his match.

This cover is terrible.  It actually makes me want to vomit in my mouth a little.  However, a goodreads friend recommended to me. The kind that you don’t pass up a recommendation from.

Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla

Shaedes of Gray (Shaede Assassin #1)Amazon: Shaedes of Gray
Goodreads: Shaedes of Gray
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Shaede Assassin, Book 1

In the shadows of the night, Darian has lived alone for almost a century. Made and abandoned by her former love, Darian is the last of her kind-an immortal Shaede who can slip into darkness as easily as breathing. With no one else to rely on, she has taught herself how to survive, using her unique skills to become a deadly assassin.

When Darian's next mark turns out to be Xander Peck, King of the Shaede Nation, her whole worldview is thrown into question. Darian begins to wonder if she's taken on more than her conscience will allow. But a good assassin never leaves a job unfinished...

Sounds wonderfully unique!  Plus the cover is stunning and that red hair just captivates me.

The Restorer by Amanda Stevens

The Restorer (Graveyard Queen #1)Amazon: The Restorer
Goodreads: The Restorer
Genre: Paranormal Adult (Ghost Story)
Series: Graveyard Queen, Book 1

My name is Amelia Gray. I'm a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. In order to protect myself from the parasitic nature of the dead, I've always held fast to the rules passed down from my father. But now a haunted police detective has entered my world and everything is changing, including the rules that have always kept me safe.

It started with the discovery of a young woman's brutalized body in an old Charleston graveyard I've been hired to restore. The clues to the killer—and to his other victims—lie in the headstone symbolism that only I can interpret. Devlin needs my help, but his ghosts shadow his every move, feeding off his warmth, sustaining their presence with his energy. To warn him would be to invite them into my life. I've vowed to keep my distance, but the pull of his magnetism grows ever stronger even as the symbols lead me closer to the killer and to the gossamer veil that separates this world from the next.

This one has been popping up enough for me to finally think it’s time to try it out.

September 26, 2011

Winners: Hades giveaways


Much thanks to Macmillan Books and Audio for the fantastic chance to host a giveaway for Hades!!

Here’s the winner for the Audio copy:

Escape by Fiction

The winner of the hard copy is:

Ams

Congratulations to all the winners!! I’ve contacted both by email.

Thanks to everyone who participated in these giveaways!

September 25, 2011

Vlog Book Tour – Part 2

It feels like such a miracle to actually have the book completely wrapped up with part 2!

Yet again the web cam gave was acting up, so there are parts that kind of froze.  Either way I think it will OK.  Everybody has been nagging me all week for the UF shelves.

Part 2 includes Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Mercedes Lackey, and my Shelf of Shame.

Phew! Hope everyone enjoyed!

September 19, 2011

Vlog Book Tour – Part 1

That’s right everyone!  Finally it is time! Or at least for it’s time for the first bit of my book shelf tour.  So far there will be three—Youtube just upped my upload time so I might fit the part 2 and 3 to one.

Any who, I tried to cover all the suggestions you guys gave me.  Closet up of all the books? Check.  Book case overviews? Check.  Explanation and intro of every books?  Well sort of.  I tried to be quick and not bore people to death!!  (I may or may not have succeeded.)

Sorry about some of the bad shots.  To avoid buying a codec for my camera and video camera I had to film this using my web cam.  That means I balanced web cam in one hand and laptop in other. On a stool!  I’m not the most well balanced person, so some shots are not clear.  Plus, the cam feed started acting up so I couldn’t all ways see what I was filming.

Part 1 is my YA, Manga, and Epic Fantasy shelves.  So with out further babble enjoy the show!

All righty!! Next up will be my famous Urban Fantasy shelves, my PNR shelves, Mercedes Lackey, and my shame shelf.  Which should be uploaded before the end of the week!!

Hope you enjoyed!

September 18, 2011

Giveaway: Dreamland Audio Version


More good news for fans of Alyson Noël not only am I hosting a giveaway for her latest book, Dreamland!  Now Macmillan Audio is letting me host a giveaway for the audio book addition of Dreamland! 

So a big shout out of thanks!

 

Riley’s finding that the afterlife can be a lonely place when all you do is focus on work. So she goes to the place where dreams happen, hoping to find a way to contact her sister, Ever. She meets the director, who tells her about the two ways to send dreams. As a Dream Jumper, a person can jump into a dreamer#8217;s dream, share a message, and participate. As a Dreamweaver, an entire dream can be created in a studio and sent to the dreamer. But Dreamweaving was outlawed decades ago, and the studio was boarded up. Thinking it’s her only way to reach out to her sister, Riley goes in search of the old studio. There she finds a ghost boy, who#8217;s been creating and sending nightmares to people for years. In order to stop him and reach out to Ever, Riley is going to have to confront and overcome her own fears.


Giveaway Guidelines:

  1. Giveaway open to USA and Canada.
  2. The is for one AUDIO version of Dreamland.  Winner will be picked by Random.org
  3. Giveaway will run from September 18th to 25th.
  4. Feel out the form below!

Winner: All These Things I’ve Done by Gabrielle Zevin

All right, so my book tour was a bust.  However, finally get my winner Icon up!!  Got give me points for something.  


Big thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing for the giveaway!

Drum-roll!! And the winner is

Chen Chang

An email has already been sent out to the winner!! Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway.

September 14, 2011

Wednesday Wishes

All righty! For self guilt reasons I will not say how long it’s been *ahem* since I’ve done a WW post.  (Trust me I’m feel’in the shame!)  So I’ll just get on with it.

Look at my pretty new format!! I thought it would be easier to add to Amazon and Goodreads because I know a lot of readers stated I need to make that better.


To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore

To Walk the NightAmazon: All These Things I've Done (Birthright)
Goodreads: To Walk the Night
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: N/A

Even a vampire has to face her inner demons…

Kat Redding is the very thing she hunts: a vampire, thirsting for blood, capable of killing any creature unlucky enough to get in her path. The difference is, Kat kills her own kind in order to protect human Purebloods. She’s good at what she does. Good enough to earn the nickname Lady Death—and the enmity of every bloodthirsty being around. But now a vampire Count is intent on merging his House with a werewolf cult to create a force of terrifying power.

Kat can’t allow that to happen. Even if it means taking on a den of weres and a vampire more ruthless than any she’s encountered before. She has the weapons, the skill, and a few allies. But that may not be enough to eliminate the Count before her own dark nature rises to the surface—and costs her whatever is left of her humanity…

The cover caught my eye first, but I was still going to dismiss it.  Then that very first line in the description settled it for me.  Female leads as Vampires just tickle me!!

I just love being in the head of one.  Too much in UF the vampire is always a guy, or she’s dating a vampire. 

Dark Companion by Marta Acosta

Dark CompanionAmazon: N/A
Goodreads: Dark Companion
Genre: Paranormal YA
Series: N/A

When foster teen Jane Williams is invited to attend elite Birch Grove Academy for Girls and escape her violent urban neighborhood, she thinks the offer is too good to be true. She's even offered her own living quarters, the groundskeeper's cottage in the center of the birch grove.

Something's not quite right about the school -- or is it Jane? She thinks she sees things in the birch grove at night. She's also beginning to suspect that the elegant headmistress and her sons are hiding secrets. Lucky is the gorgeous, golden son who is especially attentive to Jane, and Jack is the sardonic puzzling brother.

The school with its talented teachers and bright students is a dream for a science and math geek like Jane. She also loves her new friends, including hilarious poetry-spouting rich girl, Mary Violet. But the longer Jane stays at Birch Grove, the more questions she has about the disappearance of another scholarship girl and a missing faculty member.

Jane discovers one secret about Birch Grove, which only leads to more mysteries. What is she willing to sacrifice in order to stay at this school...and be bound to Birch Grove forever?

What is it about that over used private school, with lots of secrets, that keeps me crawling back?? No really, they’re starting to get old . . . but I love them!

A Million Suns by Beth Revis

A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2)Amazon: A Million Suns: An Across the Universe Novel
Goodreads: A Million Suns
Genre: Sci/Fi Young Adult
Series: Across the Universe, Book 2

When Elder learns harrowing news about the space ship Godspeed, he and Amy must work together to unlock a puzzle that was set in motion hundreds of years earlier, all the while dealing with the romance that’s growing between them and the chaos that threatens to tear them apart. It all boils down to one mind-bending conclusion: They have to get off this ship.

Only got myself a copy of the first book recently, and I’m not a big Sci/Fi reader.  However the buzz from the first book is all I need to know.

The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton

The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1)Amazon: The Perfect Play (A Play-by-Play Novel)
Goodreads: The Perfect Play
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: Play by Play, Book 1

From the national bestselling author of Riding the Night comes an erotic story about love and the games people play.

The last thing event planner Tara Lincoln needs is the jet-set lifestyle of a football pro like Mick Riley; even though their steamy and passionate one-night stand proved that Mick is an all-star-both on the field and in the bedroom.

Tara played the game of love once and lost big, and she doesn't intend to put herself out there again, especially with a certified heartbreaker. But when Mick sets his mind to win, nothing will stop him. And he has the perfect play in mind to catch this sultry vixen.

This cover makes my hormones go WAAAAAAAAA!

Everybody on goodreads has recommended to me, and I keep seeing it everywhere!! At this point I’m going to get my eager hands on it . . .

Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder

Touch of PowerAmazon: Touch of Power
Goodreads: Touch of Power
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Series: Healer, Book 1

Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan assumes their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Territories, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos.

Stressed and tired from hiding, Avry is abducted by a band of rogues who, shockingly, value her gift above the golden bounty offered for her capture. Their leader, an enigmatic captor-protector with powers of his own, is unequivocal in his demands: Avry must heal a plague-stricken prince—leader of a campaign against her people. As they traverse the daunting Nine Mountains, beset by mercenaries and magical dangers, Avry must decide who is worth healing and what is worth dying for. Because the price of peace may well be her life....

Ah!  Maria V. Snyder is an author that makes me foam-at-the-mouth-happy-dance-kick-up-my-feet-and-do-the-hocky-pocky-dance mad about any books she releases!

Trust me, when I saw this I scared people . ..

Fateful by Claudia Gray

FatefulAmazon: Fateful
Goodreads: Fateful by Claudia Gray
Genre: Paranormal YA > Historical
Series: N/A

In Fateful, eighteen-year-old maid Tess Davies is determined to escape the wealthy, overbearing family she works for. Once the ship they’re sailing on reaches the United States, she’ll strike out on her own. Then she meets Alec, a handsome first-class passenger who captivates her instantly. But Alec has secrets....

Soon Tess will learn just how dark Alec’s past truly is. The danger they face is no ordinary enemy: werewolves are real and they’re stalking him—and now Tess, too. Her growing love for Alec will put Tess in mortal peril, and fate will do the same before their journey on the Titanic is over.

Featuring the opulent backdrop of the Titanic, Fateful’s publication is poised to coincide with the 100-year anniversary of the ship’s doomed maiden voyage. It is sure to be a hit among Titanic buffs and fans of paranormal romance alike.

Titanic, plus werewolves.  Um . . . need I really say more?

The Demon Lover by Juliet Dark

The Demon LoverAmazon: The Demon Lover: A Novel
Goodreads: The Demon Lover
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: N/A

I gasped . . . or tried to. My mouth opened, but I couldn’t draw breath. . . . His lips, pearly wet, parted and he blew into my mouth. My lungs expanded beneath his weight. When I exhaled he sucked in my breath and his weight turned from cold marble into warm living flesh.

Since accepting a teaching position at remote Fairwick College in upstate New York, Callie McFay has experienced the same disturbingly erotic dream every night: A mist enters her bedroom, then takes the shape of a virile, seductive stranger who proceeds to ravish her in the most toe-curling, wholly satisfying ways possible. Perhaps these dreams are the result of writing her bestselling book, The Sex Lives of Demon Lovers. After all, Callie’s lifelong passion is the intersection of lurid fairy tales and Gothic literature—which is why she finds herself at Fairwick’s renowned folklore department, living in a once-stately Victorian house that, at first sight, seemed to call her name.

But Callie soon realizes that her dreams are alarmingly real. She has a demon lover—an incubus—and he will seduce her, pleasure her, and eventually suck the very life from her. Then Callie makes another startling discovery: He’s not the only mythical creature in Fairwick. As the tenured witches of the college and the resident fairies in the surrounding woods prepare to cast out the incubus, Callie must accomplish something infinitely more difficult—banishing this demon lover from her heart.

I forgot to add this when it popped up in the Cover Coveting, but really it’s the cover.

By a Thread by Jennifer Estep

By a Thread (Elemental Assassin, #6)Amazon: By a Thread
Goodreads: By a Thread
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Elemental Assassin, Book 6

Gin Blanco never thought she’d need a vacation from being an assassin. But a few weeks ago, she killed Mab Monroe, her nemesis and the most powerful Fire elemental in Ashland. Now, all the city’s lowlifes are trying to make a name for themselves by taking out the Spider. So she heads south to a swanky beach town, along with her baby sister, Bria, for a weekend of fun in the sun. But when an old friend of Bria’s is threatened by a powerful vampire with deadly elemental magic, it looks like Gin will have to dig the silverstone knives out of her suitcase after all. But this time, her special powers might not be enough to prevent her from coming home in a pine box…

“Estep has truly hit the jackpot with this outstanding series!” —Romantic Times, 4 1/2 stars, on Web of Lies

Devote fan here! May I say how yummy this cover is!

Midnight Enchantment by Anya Bast

Midnight Enchantment (Dark Magick, #4)Amazon: Midnight Enchantment (A Dark Magick Novel)
Goodreads: Midnight Enchantment
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Dark Magick, Book 4

A QUEST FOR FREEDOM MAY BE DERAILED BY THEIR INTENSE ATTRACTION…

Niall Quinn, mage and the finest thief in the Black Tower, is the fae’s best hope for freedom. Only he stands a chance of tracking down and retrieving the missing bosca fadbh pieces from the Summer Queen. But he meets his match in Elizabeth Cely Saintjohn, who has taken control of the pieces on the Summer Queen’s behalf—and has refused to give them up.

Elizabeth is an asrai, a rare English water fae, and she may be the only one in Piefferburg stealthier than Niall. She has her own reasons for guarding the two pieces and wanting the walls of Piefferburg to remain intact—even if it means denying her fae sisters and brothers their freedom. Her mother’s life depends on it.

Torn between his duty to obtain the pieces at any cost—and the shocking lust Elizabeth has stirred in him—Niall must convince Elizabeth to surrender the pieces, or else he may have no choice but to destroy her and all she holds dear…

It was a long time coming, but I’m a devoted fan of Bast’s now.  I’ll follow her anywhere, even to the end of this amazing series.

My Wicked Enemy by Carolyn Jewel

My Wicked Enemy (Witches, #1)Amazon: My Wicked Enemy
Goodreads: My Wicked Enemy
Genre: Paranormal Romance > Historical
Series: Witches, Book 1

A desire that can't be controlled...Carson Philips is a witch on the run. For years, the notorious mage, Alvaro Magellan, has held her as his psychological prisoner. But once Carson gets a glimpse of the true extent of his evil, she flees Magellan's mansion--stealing a stone talisman of unimaginable power on the way. Her only hope for survival is a demon who ignites a voracious hunger in her she can't deny, a longing she can't resist...

A hunger that can't be sated...Nikodemus is a warlord with a mission: Kill Magellan and his green-eyed witch at any cost. But when he meets the desperate Carson, the pull of her magic takes his breathe away. He's not sure he can trust this tantalizing woman--she is his enemy--and less sure he can keep his hands off her. But Magellan will stop at nothing to reclaim what belongs to him. Can Nikodemus stop him before his desire for Carson destroys them both?

The author was originally recommended to me as a Historical Romance title.  Of course I have to have the PNR version.

Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey

DragonswoodAmazon: Dragonswood
Goodreads: Dragonswood
Genre: Fantasy YA
Series: N/A

Wilde Island is in an uproar after the recent death of its king. The uneasy pact between dragons, fairies, and humans is fraying, and a bloodthirsty witch hunter with a hidden agenda whips villages into frenzies with wild accusations. Tess, a blacksmith’s daughter from a tiny hamlet near the mysterious Dragonswood, finds herself caught in the crosshairs of fate when she is accused of witchery and has to flee for her life along with her two best friends.

Not even Tess’s power to see the future can help the girls as they set off on their desperate journey, but she keeps having visions of a man wielding a sword. And when she finally meets him, Tess has no idea how to handle the magnetic attraction she feels for him, or the elusive call she hears from the heart of the Dragonswood.

In this epic romance, an ancient prophecy comes true in a way neither dragon, fairy, nor human would have predicted.

The design team created this just for me.  The dragon bit, the beautiful white dress, and the floating girl—it was like tossing gasoline on a fire!

All Hallows' Moon by S. Reine

All Hallows' Moon: Seasons of the MoonAmazon: All Hallows' Moon: Seasons of the Moon (Volume 2)
Goodreads: All Hallows' Moon: Seasons of the Moon
Genre: Paranormal YA
Series: Seasons of the Moon, Book ?

Rylie survived becoming a werewolf at great cost. She moves to her aunt’s ranch in the hopes she can enroll in a new high school and quietly continue her life... with a few distinct changes. She transforms into a beast every new and full moon and struggles to control her murderous urges. Without many werewolves left, it’s hard to stay in hiding. A family of hunters -- Eleanor, Abel, and Seth -- recognize the signs and follow Rylie to her new home. They want to stop her before she murders someone, and the only way to do it is with a silver bullet. Seth soon realizes the werewolf is Rylie, the one monster he failed to kill. Worse yet, he’s still in love with her. Torn between family and love, Rylie struggles to reconcile her feelings and control the wolf within while Seth fights to do what’s right. But what is right-- obeying desire or duty?

Scrolling through the blogs that I follow and I found this . . . not sure why . . . but I want it!

September 13, 2011

Giveaway: Dreamland by Alyson Noël

Celebrating is always fun!  Radio Disney is celebrating they’re 15th birthday (don’t look at me like that, it’s the only station my car gets) and around here Peach Days is having it’s 100th “official” birthday.  So now we get to celebrate the release of Alyson Noël's fantastic  new Riley Bloom book, "Dreamland".


Excited yet?  I sure am!

Giveaway Guidelines:

  1. Again another USA/Canada giveaway only!
  2. Please leave a comment and fill out the form below. (Any information will be promptly deleted after a winner is chosen.)
  3. Winners are chosen by Random.org
  4. Spread the word about the giveaway!!
  5. Giveaway from September 14-25

Good luck to everyone!