Waiting On Wednesday (40)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine,that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.This week I’m waiting on, Coming Out December 27th 2011

Lethal undercover agent Stefan Prakenskii knew a thousand ways to kills a man—and twice as many ways to pleasure a woman. That’s what made him look forward to his new mission: arrive in the coastal town of Sea Haven and insinuate himself in the life of an elusive beauty who had mysterious ties to his past, and a link to a dangerously seductive, and equally elusive master criminal who wanted only one thing: to possess her.

Judith Henderson was an artist on the rise—an ethereal, and haunted woman whose own picture-perfect beauty stirred the souls of two men who have made her their obsession. For years she has been waiting for someone to come and unlock the passion and fire within her—waiting for the right man to surrender it to. But only one man can survive her secrets, and the shadow she has cast over both their lives

Book Review-Pride Mates

CALL OF THE WILD

To most, they are animals -- even when in human form. They are to be collared and kept on the fringes of society, scorned because they are feared, hated for their extraordinary powers. And attorney Kim Fraser has to go right into the heart of their lair.

It's her job to defend those in need. But there's absolutely nothing defenseless about Liam Morrissey. His soft Irish lilt and feline grace can't disguise his sheer strength. Nor can the silver chain at his throat, designed to control the aggression of his kind, completely reassure her that this man has been tamed.

Yet when a feral shifter begins to stalk them both, Liam is the only one she trusts with her life. She'll let him claim her -- for her protection, for her pride, and for a passion that knows no bounds.

MY REVIEW
Summary:
 Liam Morrissey, like many of his kind knows that no good can come from trusting humans, all he can trust is his people. But then one of their own gets into trouble with the law and an Attorney Kim Fraser, comes to speak with him, to help him and his kind. Kim Fraser knows not much of the shifter laws but is determined to make sure her client is proved innocent and comes to Liam for his help. Kim definitely is out of her game when she calls on Liam, and before she realizes it she is in way over her head and the attraction between herself and Liam is about to get that much dangerous. When both of their lives are put at risk, will they have to learn to trust one another and the strong connection that is beginning to develop if they want to come out on top...

The Hero (Liam Morrissey)
Liam, finds Kim to be very unusual for a human, and knows that she could be very dangerous, not to his kind and fellow shifters....but to him. There is a strong sensual attraction that develops and soon he finds that he doesn't want to let her go and he knows that he must protect her when she is willing to risk her own life to help the shifters, knowing the she could be shunned by her own kind for doing so. Liam knows that the Alpha side of him to give in to the need to protect her at all costs...

The Heroine (Kim Fraser)
Kim Fraser, knows that the moment she steps into the shifter territory that she could be risking her life, but the moment she does she finds that she only wants to learn more of them and when she meets Liam she knows her life will never be the same again. There is a wildness about him that only feeds her passion for him and when danger threatens them Kim is willing to do whatever it takes....

My Thoughts 
Pride Mates is the first in the Shifters Unbound series and since I have just loved reading Jennifer Ashley's historical's, I thought I would try this one out especially since I have heard many good things about it and found that I have just fallen in love with the story line and the characters, and this enchanting novel definitely whetted my appetite. I think I just fell in love with everything about this book apart from one aspect however overall it was everything one would need in a paranormal romance, and it did that and more for me, I couldn't read the pages fast enough I loved it so much and there was such a sensual and exciting aspect to the story as well as a dangerous one full of intrigue and fast paced action. I am looking forward to reading more in this series!!! Definitely a Winner!


My Grade On This Book 
5 Blossoms


Other Books In The Series 
Primal Bonds
Wildcat (Coming in 2012)

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Book Review-Midnights Wild Passion

Midnights Wild Passion
Anna Campbell
Avon Romance
Paperback
384 Pages
Published Apr 2011
Regency Romance
ISBN: 0061684309

Synopsis 

London's most notorious seducer, Nicholas Challoner lives solely for revenge . . .
The dashing, licentious Marquess of Ranelaw can never forgive Godfrey Demarest for ruining his sister—now the time has come to repay the villain in the same coin. But one formidably intriguing impediment stands in the way of Nicholas's vengeance: Miss Antonia Smith, companion to his foe's unsuspecting daughter.
Having herself been deceived and disgraced by a rogue—banished by her privileged family as a result and forced to live a lie—Antonia vows to protect her charge from the same cruel fate. She recognizes Ranelaw for the shameless blackguard he is and will devote every ounce of her intelligence and resolve to thwarting him.
Yet Antonia has always had a fatal weakness for rakes . . .

MY REVIEW
Summary:
 Nicholas, the Marquess of Ranelaw is out for revenge for the one man who ruined his sister by ruining this man's daughter. Only there is one person that stands in his way, and that is Cassie's companion Miss Antonia Smith, who is very protective of her distant cousin. After being burned herself she knows how tempting rakes can be and is determined to make sure that the cruel and painful moment. However Antonia has always had a weakness for rakes....and there is one in particular that she knows would only cause a repeat to her past. However the more persistent Nicholas gets in his pursuit of Cassie...the harder it gets to resist his blackguard advances. Antonia knows how dangerous he is to her...but she can't resist the passion he brings out in her.

The Hero (Nicholas Ranelaw)
Nicholas has ruined his family's good name with his dangerous reputation, for his plan of revenge to work and he relishes in debauchery and not caring about having a respectable reputation. When his younger sister is ruined by a man who only cared for his own needs, Nicholas devises a way to get revenge...to ruin his daughter...only he never thought he would fall for the one woman who stands in the way of achieving his goal....

The Heroine (Antonia Smith)
Antonia, now a companion to her cousin, was once from a privilaged family was literally kicked out and viewed as dead to her family. Now she is content mostly with the life she has now as a companion...however there are times when she aches for love and passion, and knows that Nicholas is the most dangerous to her when she starts to realize how much she is beginning to care for him and wonders if there is a chance for a future together.

My Thoughts 
Midnights Wild Passion is written by Anna Campbell and I haven't read any of her books in quite a while and I knew once I was fifty pages into the book that I would just fall in love with everything about this book... The characters were so genuine and portrayed in a way that I felt I could relate with them. The plot was also full of surprises and intensity, and the romance was completely satisfying till the very last page. Definitely worth it!!! I was totally seduced by Midnight's Wild Passion!!!

My Grade On This Book 
4 Blossoms

Waiting On Wednesday (39)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine,that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.This week I’m waiting on,coming out Sept 2011!!!!

Mating heat gives him the Heebie Jeebies. It makes his stomach clench. It makes his teeth grind. Not because he wants to avoid it.

Sure as hell not because he's searching for it and  can't find it. No, it's the woman he's sensed is his mate, the woman that makes him insane every time they cross paths. The one woman he knows he can never, ever tame. The mercenary sister of Jonas’ mate, Diane Broen. And he doesn’t mean mercenary in the monetary sense. Oh hell no, he couldn’t be that damned lucky.  Diane is the commander of a small group of rough and ready male soldiers. A woman living on the edge, and threatening to pull him over with her.

In My Mailbox (7)

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Whats The Longest Book That You Have Read? (You can't include the Bible, Torah or any other religious text)


I would have to say the longest book I have read is Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell, that and Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

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Book Review-Dukes To The Left of Me, Princes To The Right

Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes To the Right
Impossible Bachelors (2)
Keiran Kramer
St Martin
Paperback
Published Nov 2010
410 Pages
Regency Romance
ISBN 9780312374020

Synopsis
Most women would not be pleased to be labeled a spinster. But Lady Poppy Smith-Barnes isn't most women. In fact, Poppy has invented an imaginary fiance, the Duke of Drummond, to deter unwanted suitors. A very useful fellow, this duke, until the real Drummond turns up and uses Poppy's ploy to trap her in a betrothal.

A good spy flies below the radar. Which is why being named one of the Prince Regent's "Impossible Bachelors" is so inconvenient for Nicholas Staunton. Every society female will be out to ensnare him. Nicholas needs a fiancee - and Poppy's ruse is the answer. How could he have known she'd be a brazen, sensual siren with an irresistible taste for adventure? Now nothing less will do than to convince his fiery Poppy to revoke her spinster status - for good

Summary:
Poppy, is content to be a spinster until she can find a man worthy enough to love, and one who returns that love. So she has created a fake husband to protect herself, however she is shocked when the fake husband, is very real and she is at a loss at what to do since he knows of her scheme and traps her into a real betrothal, one she can't turn and walk away from. Nicolas needs a fiancee, especially since recently he was named one of the Prince Regent's "impossible bachelors", and Poppy is perfect especially with the scheme he has recently found out that involves him. Nicholas never expected to find Poppy full of life and spirit and will do anything he can do keep her in his life....


The Hero (Nicolas Staunton)
Nicholas knows he will have to marry, and expects that he will find a woman that is dull and boring and one he can send to the country. Once he hears about Poppy and how she has created a fiancee but this fiancee is him, and so he decides to claim her as his own....only he never expected to find a woman that he could very easily fall in love with.


The Heroine (Poppy Smith-Barnes)
Poppy, will only settle for a love match when she gets married, and she finds herself in a trap of her own making unfortunately. Poppy when she finds herself engaged to the real Duke instead of the fake one....she knows she will need to find a way out of it....but the more she is around Nicholas the more she feels herself falling in love with him and questioning whether or not she could walk away from him now....

My Thoughts 
Dukes To The Left, Princes to the Right is the second in the Impossible Bachelors by Kieran Kramer. I have recently discovered this author, and I have been thoroughly entertained by each of her books that I have read so far. I loved the story line to this story.....the characters were lively and charming, the plot was engaging and the interaction between Poppy and Nicolas was definitely satisfying to this reader. I just loved this style of writing this author has, and this story was riveting and I was left at the end of it feeling fully satisfied!!!! A Wonderful Read!


My Grade On This Book 
4 Blossoms


Other Books In The Series 
When Harry Met Molly
Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage
If You Give A Girl A Viscount

Book Review-Navarros Promise

Navarros Promise
Breeds (24)
Lora Leigh
Berkley Sensation
Paperback
Published April 2011
307 Pages
Fantasy/Shape Shifter Romance
ISBN: 978-0-425-23978-0

Synopsis                                                                                   In the wolf breed novel, NAVARRO’S PROMISE, Mica Toler’s best friend is the wolf/coyote hybrid breed, Cassie Sinclair. And now Mica is being drawn into her world in ways she had prayed she never would be when the charming wolf breed Navarro makes good on the promise he made her on a dark, explosive night.

The Breeds guaranteed that no harm would come to Micah Toler but they never allowed for her sensual fascination with Navarro Blaine. Aloof, cool, and mysterious, he draws her in as no man ever has. But Micah never wanted this. She had her own dreams, her own desires, and being stalked and seduced by a wolf breed wasn’t part of that plan.

Now she knows her life is in danger. What Navarro knows is that she’s his mate and that the breeding and training that created him is being peeled away in his desperation to claim a woman that refuses to be claimed.

He has her body. She craves his touch. And as the breeds converge the past will rise up to haunt Navarro in ways he never expected.

Summary:
Mica, is protected by the breeds due to her relationship with them. Mica is then attacked when she is alone, and in danger, and there is no one that knows how much danger she is in. She is then attacked and on the run from council coyote breeds who are out to get her so they can kidnap her and use her as leverage...but then she is rescued by Navarro, whom even though he is unsure whether Mica is his lifemate wants her with a desperation and craves her like he has no other. Mica even though she wants Navarro, she knows they have no future because of the type of breed he is where he could never come to love her....since she doesn't know if he is even capable of such emotion.

The Hero (Navarro Blaine)
Navarro has always had a fascination with Mica, even though he was trained to blend in, and be cool and aloof he finds that he can't be that way with Mica. The moment he hears that she is in danger he sets out to protect her....but then he starts to realize that she is his mate and he sets out to seduce her and claim her as his own...

The Heroine (Mica Toler)
Mica, an only child has known the breeds for the majority of her life, and has become best friends with Cassie, and when she is in danger she flees not knowing how long she can be on the run from the coyotes that are out to get her knowing they can use her against the breeds. Then she is rescued by Navarro and things only increase in intensity when she starts to realize that they could be mates...but she won't settle for anything else than a love match.

My Thoughts 
Navarro's Promise is the 24th in the Breed series by Lora Leigh. I have really loved this series....and I found that this was a exciting one....and having seen Navarro in previous books in the series...I have been looking forward to his story. What this story really boils down to is how we see Navarro who is suppose to be unable to feel unable to have emotion such as love...only he learns that Mica is the one who can change things for him. There was a dangerous element as well to the plot.....and the sensual side was very steamy...but defintiely a powerfully seduction read that will make you go wild!!!

My Grade On This Book 
5 Blossoms

Other Books In The Series 

Tempting The Beast

The Man Within

Elizabeth's Wolf

Kiss of Heat

Soul Deep

The Breed Next Door

Megan's Mark

Harmony's Way

Tanner's Scheme

Wolf's Hope

Jacob's Faith

Aiden's Charity

In A Wolf's Embrace

Dawn's Awakening

A Jaguars Kiss

Mercury's War

Christmas Heat

Coyote's Mate

Bengal's Heart

Lions Heat

Styx Storm 
Lawes Justice

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Question Of The Week
What is the one ARC you would like to get your hands on right now?

Wow...thats tough there are so many good books coming out;...I would have to say "Sexiest Vampire Alive" by Kerrelyn Sparks...she is one of my favorite paranormal romance authors!!! 

Waiting On Wednesday (38)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine,that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.This week I’m waiting on,coming out Nov 2011!!!!

Like everything daredevil Gabriel Sharpe does, pursuing Virginia Waverly is a high-stakes game. Ever since her brother Roger died racing Lord Gabriel, Virginia has yearned to take her revenge on the reckless lord by beating him at his own sport. But when she challenges Lord Sharpe to a race, the hellion who has always embraced his dark reputation as the “Angel of Death” counters with a marriage proposal!

Gabe knows Virginia's family is in dire financial straits—why shouldn’t she marry him and solve both their problems? She claims to be appalled by his proposal, but her response to his kisses says otherwise. So when the two of them begin to unravel the truth behind Roger’s death, Gabe takes the greatest gamble of all, offering the cunning and courageous beauty something more precious than any inheritance: true love.

Book Review-Dancing At Midnight

Dancing At Midnight
Splendid (2)
Julia Quinn
Avon
Paperback
375 Pages
Published Dec 1995
Regency Romance
ISBN: 978-0-380-78075-4

Synopsis 

Defying the Rules

Lady Arabella Blydon can sense the secrets smoldering behind the dark, penetrating gaze of Lord John Blackwood. Still she desires his handsome, mysterious stranger who stirs her passions like no other mann -- even as he warns her to stay away.

War scarred Lord John's body and soul. But this brazen, intoxicating, infuriating bluestocking poses an even greater threat: she is forcing him to care again. For Belle is a woman of bold, independent spirit, equally unconcerned about society's petty restrictions and love's hidden perils. And the beautiful, determined schemer will not rest until she returns joy and light to the damaged lord's life...and wins a place in his shuttered heart forever.

 MY REVIEW
Summary:
Lady Arabella is independent and has had to turn down several marriage offers because its obvious that it isn't her they want but her fortune, so she decides to take a break and stay with her cousin and her husband in the country. While reading, Lord John finds her and through some witty and entertaining interaction they begin to fall for each other....however John is a wounded war hero and has some ghosts in his past and is unwilling to put Arabella at risk...even if that means giving her up and the love he has for her. Arabella is determined not to lose the one man she has come to love, one who respects and loves her for who she is and not what she is....but will she be able to show this tormented man how to learn to love and more than that learn to let go and live life once more?


The Hero (John Blackwood)
John, has recently returned from the war, and having received a title and earned enough to purchase a small estate, has decided to reside in the countryside....especially with a wounded leg that will never heal fully. John has a tortured past...one that haunts every living moment and the moment Arabella enters his life he refuses to put her in arms way....but it soon becomes apparent that his feelings for her go deep...enough so that he knows he could never truly give her up...even if they have to fight the demons of his past together.


The Heroine (Arabella Blydon)
Arabella has always wanted to find true love and has never managed to find it....and even though she is a bluestocking she knows that could never expect anything less than a love match. When she finds herself finding a intense love for a wounded man she knows that she will have to fight to win his heart and prove to him that their love will be enough.


My Thoughts
Dancing At Midnight is the second in the Splendid series....and the first time I have read this book...even though I could have sworn I had read every one of Julia Quinn's books already. I have no idea how I missed this one before now...but I am just so glad that I found this treasure. One of my favorite things that I loved about this one....is that the hero was a complicated characters....and that he wasn't this just about perfect man...that he had flaws and demons and Arabella was such a sweet character...you couldn't help but like her...she had such charming qualities about her. Even though there was a dark side to this book it also was filled with laughter and a sense of carefreeness (is that even a word? if not I just created a new one) that just endeared me from the first page to the very last and now I am thinking I need to read the rest of the series again. Dancing at Midnight was a true romantic romp....and I had such a fun time reading this one!!! Definitely a keeper!


My Grade On This Book 
4.5 Blossoms


Other Books In The Series
Splendid
Minx
Where's My Hero 

Book Blogger Hop (51)

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Question Of The Week
Whats the ONE genre you wish you could get into, but just can't?
I would have to say non fiction....I have the hardest time with reading non fiction and it can take me weeks to get one book in the genre read....and anything really that doesn't have romance in it....for any fiction books in order for me to get into it...it has to have some level of romance (crazy I know!!!)

 

Its Monday! What Are You Reading (21)

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Books I Plan For This Week

Library Loot (21)

Eva with A Striped Armchair, and Marge with The Adventures of a Intrepid Reader, which you should check out both of them, they are great!!! This meme is created to encourage bloggers to share books that they get from the Library, and since I am a avid lover of Libraries this is going to be one meme I am going to love doing every week. And I got quite a lot of books since there was so many of them I wanted to read!! So here they are......

I know its been a while...but things have been crazy with work and family stuff....but hopefully I can start reading more!!! HOOYAH!!!! 

In My Mailbox (6)

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Teaser Tuesday (44)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme that I have just discovered, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading Anyone can play along! Just do the following:


•Grab your current read

•Open to a random page

•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others! Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like.

"How do I know you're really a starship captain--that you're hiring me to fly, and not"--Tee blushed furiously --"for sex?" She waved her gun at him, and he resisted the potent urge to cover his privates. Never in his life had he seen anything like this pistol-toting pixie, her chin jutting out, her eyes accusing him of unspeakable perversions.
"Now that you bring it up, how do I know you're really a pilot? For all I know, you're just another good for nothing drifter, lying your way aboard my ship for the chance at a hot meal and a clean bunk. We have no choice but to trust each other. So," he prompted " What will it be?" 
She stowed her pistol "It appears I will trust you, Earth-dweller" 
"Good. And just so there's no misunderstanding about my personal life" he caught her by the arm, bringing his mouth close to one perfectly formed little ear--"when I want sex, I don't have to buy it,"

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 Question Of The Week
What keeps you read at the first few pages of a book, and what makes you stop reading a book and put it back on the shelf?

Well most of the books I usually read, I have been able to get into the story so I usually don't have a problem with this one, but there are occasions when it does happen....I have a rule to read the first 30 pages of a book...if I am bored I will then put it away...I figure if I am not into a book by then, then there isnt much of a point in keep reading a book I am not enjoying! The thing that really keeps me reading though, is if its witty or engaging.....