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Review ~ A Shade of Blood by Bella Forrest

Title: A Shade of Blood

Author: Bella Forrest

Series: A Shade of Vampire #2

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Published: April 8th 2013

In A Shade Of Blood, Bella Forrest transports you deeper into a unique, enthralling and beautifully sensitive story. Prepare to be lost in its pages…

When Sofia Claremont was kidnapped to a sunless island, uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet, she believed she’d forever be a captive of its dark ruler, Derek Novak.

Now, after months of surviving an endless night, the morning sun may soon rise again for Sofia. Something has possessed Derek’s heart and he offers her a gift no human slave has ever been given in the history of his cursed island: escape.

High school, prom and a chance to move on with her life now await her.

But will she be able to forget the horrors that steal her sleep away at night? … and the feelings that haunt her for that tormented prince of darkness?

Book Boyfriend of the Week is a NEW weekly meme hosted by Reading and Things. Each week I will tease you about my current Book Boyfriend, to entice you to go out and meet him for yourself!

This week I wanted to introduce you to someone who has my heart~

Holder

If you have not met Holder yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? Both books in this series are astounding and I thought I fell for him in Hopeless. But I learnt so much more about him in Losing Hope and managed to fall even harder for him. *Sigh* He has dealt with so much loss for someone of his age. He is one of the sweetest guys, but if pushed too far, he will snap. So try not to cross him... He is one amazing guy: kind, gentle and loving.

Title: The Mistress

Author: Tiffany Reisz

Series: The Original Sinners #4

Genre: Erotic Romance

Published: July 31^st 2013

There's punishment — and then there's vengeance.

Nora Sutherlin is in handcuffs, being held captive. Under different circumstances, she would enjoy the situation immensely, but her captors aren't interested in play. Or pity.

As the reality of her impending peril unfolds, Nora becomes Scheherazade, buying each hour of her life with stories — sensual tales of Søren, Kingsley and Wesley, each of whom has tempted, tested and tortured her in his own way. This, Nora realises, is her life: nothing so simple, so vanilla, as a mere love triangle for her. It's a knot in a silken cord, a tangled mass of longings of the body, the heart and the mind...which all could unravel at any moment.

But in Nora's world, no one is ever truly powerless — a cadre of her friends, protectors and lovers stands ready to do anything to save her. Even when the only certainty seems to be sacrifice and heartbreak...

Feature & Follow is a blog hop hosted by Parajunkee & Alison Can Read.

Here’s this week’s question:

ACTIVITY ~ Back to school. Create a reading list for the imaginary English Lit class you’ll be teaching this semester.

If this was my class, I would like to spice it up a little.... none of those conventional books, that's for sure!! Some new modern day books that can have your emotions all over the place... Let's see...

We definitely need a series that deals with a lot of emotions...

This one is a fun one and will teach us how to react when you wake up in a situation that you really don't remember getting yourself into ;)

And these books will prepare us for when vampires, shifters and zombies come out to get us. We may even harness Magic... yeah!!!

We are going to have great discussions in my class!! What do you think?

Title: Lick

Author: Kylie Scott

Series: Stage Dive #1

Genre: NA Contemporary Romance

Published: July 1^st 2013

Waking up in Vegas was never meant to be like this.

Evelyn Thomas’s plans for celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Las Vegas were big. Huge. But she sure as hell never meant to wake up on the bathroom floor with a hangover to rival the black plague, a very attractive half-naked tattooed man, and a diamond on her finger large enough to scare King Kong. Now if she could just remember how it all happened.

One thing is for certain, being married to rock and roll’s favourite son is sure to be a wild ride.

Swoon Thursday is a super HOT meme created by the fabulous girls over at YA Bound.

It is Rockstar Day today at Nomi's Paranormal Palace!! I have two swoons from two different books again this week. And they are both from books featuring Rockstars, particularly guitarists! I want one!!
(P.S. My review for Lick is on the blog today...)

Lick

Kylie Scott

Stage Dive #1

Published July 1st 2013

Both of David’s hands gripped my butt and I locked my feet behind his back, holding on tight. His face showed no sign of pain or imminent back breakage. Maybe he was strong enough to carry me around after all.

“That’s it.” He smiled and kissed my chin. “All good?”

I nodded, not trusting myself to speak.

“Bed?”

“YES.”

He chuckled in a way that did bad things to me. “Kiss me,” he said. Without hesitation I did so, fitting my mouth to his. Sliding my tongue between his lips and getting lost in him all over again. He groaned, his hands holding me hard against him.

Kindle Loc 1259

Title: Ancient Blood

Author: Brian Patrick McKinley

Series: A Novel of the Hegemony

Genre: Paranormal

Published: March 15th 2013 by Ambrosia Arts (first published September 11th 2011)

Avery Doyle loves vampires; he’s read every novel, seen all the movies, and researched the folklore. When his first one-night-stand, Caroline, turns out to be a true vampire on the run, he jumps at the chance to leave his ordinary life and join her as a “child of the night.” The honeymoon ends, however, when Caroline’s brutal Creator Sebastian enslaves them on his island estate and Avery must confront the dehumanizing reality behind his dreams.

In order to survive, Caroline and Avery take their place as servants in Sebastian’s household during a gathering of the most powerful vampires on Earth, the Hegemony, and soon find themselves involved in the myriad intrigues and deceptions that form the night-to-night existence of The Order.

A society of wealth, power, and inhuman decadence whose existence is protected by human complicity and disbelief, The Order is the immortal aristocracy hidden behind the giant corporations and political leaders of the world. Sebastian, however, has a plan that will change The Order forever and shatter human civilization.

To avoid this terrible fate, Avery and Caroline will not only have to defy the most powerful creatures on Earth, but also confront the darkest aspects of themselves. For in the world of the Hegemony, even victory may cost them their souls . . .

A fast-paced thriller that both re-imagines and pays tribute to the traditional vampire, Ancient Blood is a story of love, ambition, sacrifice, and betrayal that is frighteningly human.

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine where I have the chance to spotlight an upcoming release that I’m eagerly anticipating.

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

By April Genevieve Tucholke

Between #1

Expected Publication – August 15th 2013

Title: Frigid

Author: J. Lynn (Jennifer Armentrout)

Series: Frigid #1

Genre: NA Contemporary Romance

Published: July 15^th 2013

For twenty-one-year-old Sydney, being in love with Kyler isn't anything new. They'd been best friends ever since he pushed her down on the playground and she made him eat a mud pie. Somewhere over the years, she fell for him and fell hard. The big problem with that? Kyler puts the 'man' in man-whore. He's never stayed with a girl longer than a few nights, and with it being their last year in college, Syd doesn't want to risk their friendship by declaring her love.

Kyler has always put Syd on a pedestal that was too high for him to reach. To him, she's perfect and she's everything. But the feelings he has for her, he's always hidden away or focused on any other female. After all, Kyler will always be the poor boy from the wrong side of tracks, and Syd will always be the one girl he can never have.

But when they're stranded together at a posh ski resort due to a massive Nor'easter, there's nothing stopping their red-hot feelings for each other from coming to the surface. Can their friendship survive the attraction? Better yet, can they survive at all? Because as the snow falls, someone is stalking them, and this ski trip may be a life-changer in more ways than one.

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

A Shade of Blood

By Bella Forrest

A Shade of Vampire #2

Published April 8th 2013

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Title: Interchangeable

Author: Kim Carmichael

Series: 1Night Stand #175

Genre: Erotic/Menge

Published: July 6^th 2013

Five years ago Dahlia Adair left her business partners, the two men she loved. Unable to choose between them, she vanished with their venture capital and their hearts. Betrayed by the woman they both love, Todd Shelton and Cooper Montgomery dissolved their company and their friendship.

When Todd and Cooper reunite, they can't move forward with their new business until they confront the woman who called them "interchangeable" before she disappeared.

Five years later, Dahlia wants to live without looking over her shoulder, Todd wants his love and his friend back, and Cooper wants answers. With the help of Madame Eve and 1Night Stand, they give Dahlia the chance to live free of repercussions for her crimes if she’ll agree to spend one night with them, vowing to make her aware of their differences, and offer her a life they're sure she can't refuse.

Look what is coming out this week!! Yep, The Darkest Part by Trisha Wolfe!! I was lucky enough to read this book early, and I am looking forward to sharing it with you all… look out for my review!!

Title: The Darkest Part

Author: Trisha Wolfe

Genre: NA Conteporary Romance

Release date: August 8, 2013

Cover by: CoverIt! Designs

Pressing the boundaries of both the psyche and the heart, Sam and Holden embark on a dangerous journey that will test the limits of love.

Sam Wintry’s life used to be almost perfect. She was engaged to her childhood best friend and high school sweetheart, Tyler Marks, planning an amazing cross-country honeymoon during her college break. But after a hit-and-run leaves her in ruin, she begins seeing Tyler’s fractured, ghostly presence, and her family believes she’s losing her mind. Not until she completes their journey, stopping along the way to scatter Tyler's remains, will Tyler be able cross over. Only...is Sam ready for him to leave her?

When the black sheep of the Marks' family, Holden Marks, returns to check on Tyler's case, Sam convinces him to give her his brother's ashes. Despite their shaky history, she needs him...plus, he owes it to Sam and his brother. What she doesn’t count on is Holden’s relentlessness to go on the trip.

On the road, Holden realizes just how unhinged Sam has become. Dealing with her psychosis forces him to confront his dark past, making it harder to keep secrets hidden that should remain buried. Especially from Sam, the only woman he’s ever loved. And as Sam starts to unravel the truth, she begins to question if the brother she's unwillingly falling for again is in an even darker place than her.

Nomi’s Weekly Wrap Up is a combined meme with the Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Stacking The Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews. I’ll share news, post a recap of the past week and tell you what will be happening on my blog in the week ahead. I will also tell you about the books and goodies that I have managed to pick up.

I have been a little busy this week. It started with doing a Beta job for Trisha Wolfe for her new book The Darkest Part. Then my Bloggiversary ended. And I have had to catch up on posts and read a couple of books. I have been busy with some things for the kids for school too. Really, I don’t know where I find time to read!!