Update :: 11/08/2009

As some may know, I've been without the internet for a while. I also got sick with the Swine Flu and a severe sinus infection. This has kept me pretty much glued to my bed, lol. But I am gettign better, my internet is back on and there will be a few updates tonight.

I have updated the November Book Releases. There are not a lot yet, but if you have any to share, let me know by commening on this post!

I have a major In My Mailbox to do before I head to bed tonight, as well.

Also at least 3 reviews are coming. I cannot recall what all books there are, but there are at least 3 coming soon.

Lastly, I need to update my 2009 Book list and update my Currently Reading. I will also do that tonight.

Oh, this is the last thing: I'm scouting for contests! If you know any, let me know and that will save me a few. My list is getting low and I need to get it not-low again, lol.

I am extremely happy to see that I have more members than I had last time I checked. That makes me happy. And guess what? Now that I have a job, I can start giving away my own books. Heck, I've gotten a few in my mailbox latley and I might give one of those away. You never know!

Well, that's it for now. I'm going to start updating my lists and typing my reviews.

Review :: Scent of Darkness

Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd

Ann Smith loves her handsome, dynamic boss, Jasha Wilder, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she encounters a powerful wolf who-before her horrified eyes-changes into the man she adores. She soon discovers she can't escape her destiny, for she is the woman fated to break the curse that binds his soul.








I know when most people think of an Adult Romance Novel, they think of raunchy sex scenes. That's not it. I love a good steamy scene, but I like the stories behind it too. I love the action and the true romance. With that romance, I like the reailty kind of romance. I hate reading a book where the couple falls head over heels in love for no apparent reason. That's a buzz kill.

Scent of Darkness is my type of adult romance novel. Ann doesn't give into Jasha's love plea even though she's loved him for years. She gets a backbone and makes him earn it. He earns it, of course, but I loved the novel long fight for her love. It's amazing.

Plus, this book has a major plot. The people have a history and Chritina Dodd makes sure you know what you should know.

The action was great. The romance was real. And the book was nearly perfect. I can't wait to read the rest of this series.

Review :: The Summoning

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong

Chloe Saunders sees dead people. Yes, like in the films. The problem is, in real life saying you see ghosts gets you a one-way ticket to the psych ward. And at 15, all Chloe wants to do is fit in at school and maybe get a boy to notice her. But when a particularly violent ghost haunts her, she gets noticed for all the wrong reasons. Her seemingly crazed behaviour earns her a trip to Lyle House, a centre for 'disturbed teens'. At first Chloe is determined to keep her head down. But then her room mate disappears after confessing she has a poltergeist, and some of the other patients also seem to be manifesting paranormal behaviour. Could that be a coincidence? Or is Lyle House not quite what it seems...? Chloe realizes that if she doesn't uncover the truth, she could be destined for a lifetime in a psychiatric hospital. Or could her fate be even worse...? Can she trust her fellow students, and does she dare reveal her dark secret?



I started reading this right when I got my job and I found it hard to find the time to read. I almost, almost put this book down and decided to not read it but a friend of mine kept telling me it was a good read. So I picked it up one night...and read it all. I was so tired at work the next day but I could not stop talking about this book.

Thanks to me Toni and Lindsey will be reading this, lol.

This book was spectacular! The thing I loved the most is how well written and well hidden the mystery was. I could not for the life of me guess what was going on or who was behind it. I never would have guessed the big secret and the big shocker. I loved that the most. I hate books that are so easy to guess about. The Summoning is not one of those books.

I really cannot wait to read The Awakening. This book left with a cliffy and I'm itching to pick up the sequel. Luckily, I have it in my hands and I will read it soon.

** I know this review is kind of slack but I'm rushing to get ready for work, lol. I'll update it later with a good review.

Teaser Tuesday // Update

**So my internet is cut off for right now but I'll have it back on soon. Until then I'm steadily going to the library and my boyfriend's house. Just wanted to let everyone know what was going on!

Now, I am still reading The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong but I forgot it at the house! So today's Teaser Tuesday will be coming from ::

Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd. I started reading this book this morning and so far, so good.

"Sarcastic?"
No. Disapproving. Like a nun."

Ann sat up stiffly. "I am no a nun."

He smiled. "I noticed."

I know most of my followers are probably YA readers but this one is from an Adult Romance novel. I love both generes, lol.

Honest Scrap Award

Yeah, uh huh, I got one! Go me!


Really, I got an award from B.A.M Book Reviews. Thanks so much ladies!

The Honest Scrap award is for bloggers who write from the heart. -I try, I swear.- The rules are to apss it on to 10 bloggers who you feel write from the heart as well. -Let's see if I know 10 bloggers well enough to know how they write, lol.- Then you write 10 honest thing about yourself. -Uh oh.-

10 Honest Book Boggers:

Just Your Typical Book Blog

LiyanaLand!

Sophistikatied Reviews

Bookworming in the 21st Century

Penultimate Page

Reverie Book Reviews (who's won it already but I want to mention her blog anyways.)

10 Honest Things About Me:

1.) I love olives and pickles...together. Yummy!

2.) I love the person who invented Chicken Teriyaki.

3.) I'd rather go to my fave take out place than a fancy restaurants most nights.

4.) I hate my job and I've only worked there for 2 days!

5.) I'm not all that fond of chocolate.

6.) I lie about my height on occasion. I don't like people to know I'm 5'2".

7.) I tell my boyfriend I hate his music and secretly listen to it when he's not around.

8.) I love Spongebob Squarepants.

9.) I love iCarly. Sam is hilarious.

10.) I'm a book nerd, and I'm not afraid to admit it.

In My Mailbox :: 10/22/2009

Obviously, it's not the picture I took but I'm dog tired and I don't think I can take a photo right now, lol. But this is what I got in the mail today.

Ecstacy by Jacquelyn Frank

I've read it and it was recently, but it was so good I had to buy it. So I did and it's here now. Yay! Look for a review for this when I get the time to re-read it.

FYI- Starting next week I'll post one IMM a week. I'll post a what I got through the week every Sunday. I doubt I'll post this Sunday but who knows, lol. If I get something, I'll post. If not, wait until next Sunday.


FYI II- In My Mailbox was started by Kristi from The Story Siren.

Review: Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Summary:

Laurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things with wide eyes. They were terrifyingly beautiful—too beautiful for words.

Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings.

In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.

My thoughts:

Though the book started off kind of slow for me, I really enjoyed this book. It's a faery book, but it's a different kind of faery. Most faery books poke fun at the myths humans have about them, but this book pokes fun at those books who say they have it right. -I'll be shocked if anyone understands what I mean.- But this was an amazing books. It was really unique. The imagery that Pike conveyed was something that you'd only ever seen in your dreams. The way she describes the things the things she does, it's great.

I don't want to give away too many spoilers and secrets but one thing that I loved the most in this book was the way these faeries reproduced, lol. That might sound kinky or weird, but when you read the book and find out what kind of faeries these are you'll see what I mean. The whole thing is just...perfect. I never would have combined the two things that she did combine. Again, you'll understand what I mean when you read it.

And the romance(s). *winkwink* It's almost like The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, lol. I'm not sure if I'm Team Tamani or Team David. I'm torn but there is definitely some super romance in the book. Lots of tension. It's great. Can't wait to read about that in the sequel.

Overall this book was incredible. I'd recommend it to all faery lovers. I'd recommend it to all YA lovers, too. It's a great combination and a 5 start book. I cannot wait to read the second in this series.

Memorable Quote(s):

"Pollen?" (Laurel)

"Yeah, you know." He stared at his hands as if they had suddenly become very interesting." For...pollinating." (Tamani)

"Pollinating is for reproduction- sex is for fun." -Tamani

In My Mailbox :: 10/20/2009

Today I actaully got a book in the mail, YAY! A book that I have been waiting on since October 12th when they person sent it to me.

Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher

I read this a few weeks ago and fell.in.love. The story was amazing. The romance was hot. I laughed, I cried tears of joy and tears of heartbreak and I jumped up and down when the action got intense. I felt everything with this book. I am so happy I got to buy it. I'm going to read it again soon and you can expect a review for it after that second read.

*In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren!

Liyana Land is having an awesome contest....

Yes, another Hush, Hush contest but this one is the bomb. Liyana Land! is giving away all kinds of goodies and there is more than one winner.

Winner 1:One signed copy of Hush, Hush

Winner 2:One signed copy of the Hush, Hush audiobook

Winner 3:One signed Hush, Hush t-shirt (*squee!*)

Winners 4 - 8:Hush, Hush bookmarks and postcards

Awesome, huh? Now go enter!

Every entry counts!!

Oh, P.S. - That lovely header you see on Liyana's blog? I made that. *grins*

The Cupcake Queen Contest!

Another contest from The Book Butterfly and another great book. The Cupcake Queen is up for grabs!! As you may know, I grabbed this from my library yesterday. I haven't read it yet but I want to. The cover is so cute and it sounds like a great story.

So go enter here!