From Book Blogger Appreciation Week's site:Book Blogger Appreciation was started by Amy Riley of My Friend Amy in an effort to recognize the hard work and contribution of book bloggers to the promotion and preservation of a literate culture actively engaged in discussing books, authors, and a lifestyle of reading.The first Book Blogger Appreciation was observed in the fall of 2008 and occurs every September. The week spotlights and celebrates the work of active book bloggers through guest posts, Continue Reading
Tuesday Tidbits
A few odds and ends:The Book Smugglers are having a YA Appreciation Month. From July 19th through August 16th they are talking everything Young Adult, plus on August 15th you will be able to leave a link to your blog to talk about a Young Adult book or topic. Click on the link to read more.Max will be the next hero after Dev in Blaze of Memory, in Nalini Singh Psy/Changeling series. He was the police officer in Mine to Possess. You remember him, right (because I don't!!). I am a bad Nalini Continue Reading
Eve of Destruction – S.J. Day
Eve of Destruction - S.J. DayJune 2, 2009Paperback, 432 pagesTor BooksUrban FantasyWhile I enjoyed the first book in the series, Eve of Darkness, this second book in the series is where S.J. Day hits her stride.The book starts with Eve waking up after her terrifying ordeal at the end of book one. In summary, she fought an infernal dragon and lost. Thankfully, when you have Cain and Abel on your side, you get a second chance.Eve gets sent to a Mark boot camp so she can have official training with Continue Reading
I like ’em Hairy
Truth: I love a hairy man. Whether in real life or in my books. Now my real life husband (is that bad I need to identify my husband as my "real life") has the perfect amount of scruffiness about him. Don't get me wrong, when we first got married he was a bare faced man with lots of potential but nine years later he has perfected the look. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about the amount of chest hair he has. Am I sharing too much? LOL. He won't read this so there is no worry. Anyway, there Continue Reading
What Happens in London – Julia Quinn
(This cover is simple and sweet, just like the book)Sweetest. Book. Ever. Every once in a while a book comes along that just makes you smile. This book had me smiling and laughing and squeeing in romantic delight from page one until the end. And oh what a sweet ending it has. Harry Valentine is the ultimate beta hero. Smart, studious, loved school, loved to study, courteous and polite. He works for the War Office translating Russian documents and leases the house directly south of Lady Olivia Continue Reading
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday hosted by the Printed Page!I just finished this, thoughts will be posted tomorrow, all I can say is you must buy this book!! I have never read such a charming book as this:) It rates right up there with my love for Revealed by Kate Noble. Beta heroes and I are starting to fall in love.I read a review of the upcoming second book in this series, however I can't remember where! It sounded really good so I got it off of Paperback Swap.I've been hearing so much about this book and Continue Reading
Hello From the Beasties, and I
SSHHH IT’S A TAKE OVER Greeting to you ladies… I have not had the chance to say hello yet – You have been hearing from the other member of the team….. alot.. I have been having a little go round to see how you all are fairing out with our girl and for those who have brightened up their place with the flower – Thank you…. Tomorrow the 04th July is the last day to get your questions in for Anne Cain – The cover artist.. Some of you guys have been great and dropping off a few Continue Reading
Friday Finds
Destined for an Early Grave Book TrailerDestined for an Early Grave, the fourth book in Jeanine Frost's Nighthuntress series comes out July 28th. She recently released the book trailer:Book trailers just don't do it for me. I wonder how many people are swayed to buy a book after watching a trailer. I don't like them because I have the characters physical appearance in my head, and I don't want to see another's version. This is why I stress about casting for books that are made into movies - Continue Reading
Mark of the Demon – Diana Rowland
(I love this cover - very classy)The Mark of the Demon - Diana RowlandJune 23, 2009Paperback, 384 pagesBantamUrban FantasyBook oneKara is a summoner of demons by night, and a homicide detective by day. There is a recurrence of ritual slayings, coined to be called the Symbol Man. Kara summons one of the lower level demons one night to ask information from him, but instead Rhyzkahl, a demon lord comes forth. He breaks through all barriers she has in place but instead of killing her, a crime he has Continue Reading
My June Reading List
The books I read in June, presented by George Clooney:Revealed - Kate Noble - Honestly, not only one of the best of the year I have read, one of the best I have ever read. Marcus Worth is the best beta hero. Great historical romance.Silent Blade - Ilona Andrews - Great short story, such a unique world and very romantic.In The Midnight Hour - Ryne is quite the girl fighting demons, especially with the help of Deke. The third in this series just came out yesterday. I recommend.Street Magic - Continue Reading