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Dec 17

{Review} My Name is Rapunzel by K.C. Hilton

Welcome to my stop on the My Name Is Rapunzel blog tour My Name is Rapunzel by K.C. Hilton Paperback, First, 302 pages Published November 22nd 2013 by Createspace Age Group:Young Adult Source: ecopy from Author Summary: My tale has been told again and again, and I’ve heard each one. Except for my hair, I barely recognize the pitiful renditions. Muddled versions, crafted to entertain laughing children…but the children wouldn’t have laughed if they’d known the real story. It wasn’t their fault. They didn’t know the truth. Nobody did. My name is Rapunzel. I will tell you my story. I will tell you the truth. My Name is Rapunzel is a very magical and nicely told re-telling of Rapunzel. I have not read too many fairy tale re-tellings, but funnily enough most of the re-tellings that I have read and seen have been about Rapunzel. I am not really sure why. Tangled for instance is a super cute disney movie about Rapunzel, and in that version she was the… Read more »

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Dec 12

{Review+Giveaway} Shadows of Asphodel by Karen Kincy

Be sure to check out the rest of the tour Welcome to my stop on the Shadows of Asphodel blog tour Shadows of Asphodel by Karen Kincy 350 pages Published September 13th 2013 Age Group: Adult Series: Shadow of Asphodel #1 Source: ecopy from Author Summary: When Ardis discovers a man bleeding to death on the battlefield, she knows she has to walk away. 1913. In her work as a mercenary for Austria-Hungary, Ardis has killed many men without hesitation. One more man shouldn’t matter, even if he manages to be a charming bastard while he stands dying in the snow. But when he raises the dead to fight for him, she realizes she must save his life. If a necromancer like Wendel dies, he will return as a monster—or so the rumors say. Ardis decides to play it safe and rescues him. What she doesn’t expect is Wendel falling to one knee and swearing fealty. Ardis never asked for the undying loyalty of a necromancer, but it’s too late… Read more »

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Dec 09

{ARC Review+Giveaway} Sneaking Candy by Lisa Burstein

Happy Release day to Sneaking Candy and Forged by Fate! Sneaking Candy by Lisa Burstein Publication date: December 9, 2013 Genres: Contemporary, New Adult Source: eARC from Publisher Summary: All I ever wanted was to make a name for myself as Candice Salinas, creative writing grad student at the University of Miami. Of course, secretly I already have made a name for myself: as Candy Sloane, self-published erotic romance writer. Though thrilled that my books are selling and I have actual fans, if anyone at UM found out, I could lose my scholarship…and the respect of my faculty advisor, grade-A-asshole Professor Dylan. Enter James Walker, super-hot local barista and—surprise!—my student. Even though I know a relationship is totally off-limits, I can’t stop myself from sneaking around with James, taking a few cues from my own erotic writing…if you catch my drift. Candy’s showing her stripes for the first time in my real life, and I’ve never had so much fun. But when the sugar high fades, can my secrets stay… Read more »

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Dec 01

{Review} The Curse Keepers by Denise Grover Swank

The Curse Keepers by Denise Grover Swank Paperback, 312 pages Published November 19th 2013 by 47north Age Group: New Adult Source: eARC from NetGalley Summary: The wall between our world and that of vengeful spirits has protected humanity for more than 400 years. It’s about to come crashing down. Ellie Lancaster has lived her whole life by the site of the mysterious Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Virginia settlement that vanished without a trace around 1590. Only the descendants of the two men who banished the spirits of an enemy tribe from the material realm know what really happened to the colony. Ellie is one of those descendants—a Curse Keeper. Her father took pains to teach her what he knew of the curse and the responsibilities of its guardians. He taught her that if the two Curse Keepers ever meet, the curse will be lifted, the gate will open, and the raging Native American spirits will be unleashed to seek their revenge. Despite her father’s seriousness, Ellie has always taken… Read more »

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Nov 21

{Review+Giveaway} Eramane by Frankie Ash

Be sure to check out the rest of the tour Welcome to my stop on the Official Eramane blog tour Title: Eramane by Frankie Ash Genre: Fantasy Age Group: Young Adult Series: Eramane Trilogy #1 Source: ecopy from Author Summary: In the village of Eludwid, seventeen-year-old Eramane Fahnestock goes about her life, cheerfully disregarding a prophecy made to her parents that she would have a great gift. Not yet wed and beset with boredom, Eramane cannot shake the feeling that something exciting awaits her beyond Eludwid. But when she is invited to picnic with a handsome young suitor, Eramane has no idea that her life will soon change forever. As Eramane prepares for her date, she is suddenly hypnotized by a strange voice that tells her he will be coming for her that night. Unsettled but determined to press forward, Eramane and her suitor, Lebis, head to the woods to enjoy their picnic. As darkness falls on the forest, however, a beast emerges, transforming their beautiful outing into a terrifying scene…. Read more »

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Nov 16

${Review+Giveaway} Divinity by @Patricia_Leever$

{Review+Giveaway} Divinity by @Patricia_Leever

Welcome to my stop on the Divinity blog tour Be sure to check out the rest of the tour Title: Divinity by Patricia Leever Genre: Supernatual Romance Publication Date: September 25, 2012 by Omnific Publishing Age Group: Adult Series: Divinity #1 Source: ecopy from Publisher Summary: Demons. They’re everywhere, hiding in plain sight. Chances are, you’ve interacted with one or two of them in your lifetime without even realizing it… Demon hunter Evelyn Brighton saves unsuspecting humans from the malevolent creatures masquerading around them every day. Working under the Lebriga Corporation’s direction, she never fails to bring her A-game with her keen skill, fiercely independent spirit, and the best weapon in her arsenal: the Divinity blade. Evelyn’s world is turned on its ear, however, when she is ordered to train cocky new recruit Daniel Summers. They both feel an instinctive pull drawing them to one another, the ancient spells tattooed into their skin illuminating whenever the two hunters come into contact. But with evil looming over the city of Los… Read more »

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Nov 12

{Review+Giveaway} Centaur Rivalry by Nancy Straight

I’m so excited to welcome you to my stop on the Touched Series blog tour! Be sure to follow the rest of the tour I LOVE THIS SERIES! Today I have a review of book 3 in the series. If you are new to the series, you can check out my reviews of the first two books below 1. Blood Debt 2. Centaur Legacy 3. Centaur Rivalry Centaur Rivalry by Nancy Straight Published May 15th 2013 by Nancy Straight Age Group: New Adult Series: Touched #3 Source: ecopy from Author Summary: The Centaur world is rocked as news spreads of the Lost Herd, Camille’s existence, and her Centaur protector. A death order against Camille’s father and family sends all into hiding. Camille and Drake leave the country pursued by the Lost Herd as well as by Centaur Council enforcers. Camille’s twin brother Cameron is manipulated by the Council Head and is quickly becoming her newest enemy. Amid unexpected new protectors, enemies, and romances, Camille and Drake make their plans to… Read more »

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Nov 12

{Review} Centaur Legacy by Nancy Straight

Centaur Legacy is the second book in the Touched series. If you are new to this series, check out my review of book 1 Blood Debt HERE Centaur Legacy by Nancy Straight Published November 22nd 2012 by Smashword Age Group: YA Series: Touched #2 Source: ecopy from Author Summary: Camille and Drake are on the run from the head of the Centaur Council, seeking the mythical pasture of Thessaly and a family heirloom that may keep them safe. As their journey progresses from the rolling hills of Ireland to the snow covered forests of South Dakota, Cami learns more about her mother’s secrets, including a twin brother and a Centaur legacy that puts a death warrant on her entire family. Camille and Drake don’t know who to trust or where to hide. Camille’s family is quick to come to her aid, but who among them can be trusted? A supernatural benefactor forces Drake to choose between being the man he wants to be and the Centaur warrior Camille needs him… Read more »

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Oct 23

{Review+Giveaway} The Holdout by Laurel Osterkamp

Welcome to my stop on the The Holdout blog tour The Holdout by Laurel Osterkamp Release date: September 12th 2013 Publisher: PMI Books Purchase: Amazon Age Group: New Adult Summary: Robin wanted to win The Holdout, a cutthroat reality TV show, so she gave it her all, challenge after challenge. Then she fell for Grant, with his irresistible eyes and heartbreaking life story. But Grant was only using Robin as they competed for a million dollars. Once home, Robin wants to hide from the humiliation as episodes of The Holdout are aired, and she worries her family was right all along; she’s not a survivor. Yet she could surprise everyone, and have the last laugh. Besides, Robin now has jury duty. And as she forges ahead, confronting her demons about bravery, justice, and romance, Robin will come to decide which is more important: the courage to stand alone, or the strength to love again. The holdout really surprised me. I went into it expecting to like it, but I didn’t… Read more »

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Oct 22

{ARC Review} Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London

Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London Expected publication: October 28th 2013 by Entangled Embrace Age Group: New Adult Source: eARC from Publisher Summary: Spring Honeycutt wants two things: to ace her sustainable living thesis and to save the environment. Both seem hopelessly unobtainable until her college professor suggests that with a new angle, her paper could be published. Spring swears she’ll do whatever it takes to ensure that happens. “Whatever it takes,” however, means forming a partnership with the very hot, very privileged, very conceited Henry Knightly. Henry is Spring’s only hope at publication, but he’s also the über-rich son of a land developer and cash-strapped Spring’s polar opposite. Too bad she can’t help being attracted to the way he pushes her buttons, both politically and physically. As they work on her thesis, Spring finds there’s more to Henry than his old money and argyle sweaters…but can she drop the loud-and-proud act long enough to let him in? Suddenly, choosing between what she wants and what she needs puts… Read more »