New Reads!

Today's Releases:

December TBR!

I first saw this on the Katie's Book Blog, liked the format and since I haven't done a vlog though it would be fun.

This is my first vlog so bear with it.  I look forward to doing more in the future.  And hopefully I can stick to my list for this month!

Books mentioned:

• By honor Betrayed by Alex Beecroft
• Christmas in Lucky Harbor by Jill Shalvis
• Cry Wolf by Angela Campbell
• Deep Disclosure by Dee Davis
• Don't you wish by Roxanne St. Claire
• Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey
• Icebound by Julie Rowe
• Learning to Trust by Lynne Connolly
• Liar's guide to true love by Wendy Chen
• Love of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
• Love Blooms in Winter by Lori Copeland
• Naked Addiction by Caitlin Rother
• Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
• Slip Point by Karalynn Lee
• Small Town Christmas by Jill Shalvis, Hope Ramsay and Katie Lane
• The Demon Lover by Juliet Dark
• The Gathering Storm by Robyn Bridges
• Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder
• Tuscan Heat by Kathleen Dienne
• Wish upon a star by Sarah Morgan

Not mentioned:

• Tempest by Julie Cross

So what do you guys think?  What would you read first?  

Some of this books are for review post only in January but since is my vacation this month I'll try to read them early and let some post schedule.

Review: Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Format Read: ebook

Series: Starcrossed #1

Publisher: Harper Collins, Inc.

Genre: Young Adult

Release date:  May 31st 2011

Formats Available: e-Book, Kindle, Nook, Hardcover

Number of pages: 400 pages

Purchase information:Author Website, Goodreads, Kindle, Nook, 

Book Blurb:

How do you defy destiny?

Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood . . . and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history.

As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together—and trying to tear them apart.

My Thoughts:

Since I was young the greek gods are my favorite so when I discover there's a book revolving around this, is certainly going to my bookshelf. For me it started because of my sister and her love for Odyssey, so when we bought a dog and I was over enough to decide the name, I think everyone can guess that it was Ulisses (Odyssey in my country is named Ulisses). :(

Long story short is that if you like greek mythology like I do, don't wast anytime, like I did, and go buy and read asap this book. If you have any knowledge about the myths you're gonna be surprise just like I did for how precise and correct everyone's names, and characters way. Seriously, best book of the year so far, for me at least.

Helen has always fealt different her whole life but she only starts to discover about who she really is when a new family moves to her island. If Twilight crossed your mind, change right there, because the characters give a better vibe, you feel conected with they're story and is beyond that lovers for eternity, but I think it will be better expressed on the next book.

Loved some support characters and wish the authors could give them a better setting, like Gig and Jason, they deserve to be together.

Is a huge book, with a lot of characters but once you get to know them and their world is enough for anyone to forget about the world and just read. There's another story behind the one explained on this first book, but the author does not leave a cliffhanger, don't know about you guys but I hate to wait for the answer on the next book.

Will definily buy the next book on this series and is already on my most anticipated. I'll leave the trailer for you guys get a taste of a great book.

Rating:  

 

Waiting on Wednesday #14

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Bound by Darkness
by Alexandra Ivy
Publication date: December 6th
Guardians of Eternity #8

From Goodreads:

The Sylvermysts have a reputation as sinister cousins to the fey, and none are more mysterious than Ariyal and his tribe. To save his people from banishment, he faces a new challenge: Jaelyn, an elite vampire warrior sent to capture him. By rights, he should kill her on sight. Yet he cannot bring himself to hurt her—or to resist her…

Jaelyn is stunningly beautiful, utterly lethal—and always alone. Until Ariyal. From their first encounter, she knows that what's between them is more dangerous than simple lust. And as they unite to thwart a terrifying prophecy that will mean the end of his clan and of the world they know, she will risk everything to fulfill her destiny by his side…

Top off Tuesday #14

What better way than to top off a good book than with a GREAT Cover!

Amanda from On a Book Bender, Christi from Smitten with Reading, and Felicia from Geeky Blogger's Book Blog want to see the covers that made you swoon!  Feel free to play along and show us your favorite covers. Button made by Missie.

 I picked Some like it hot by Louisa Edwards (Rising Star Chef #2c) 

Sexy, single, and even sweeter than the treats he bakes, New York pastry chef Danny Lunden is trying to stay focused on food—not females. With the Rising Star Chef competition approaching, he doesn’t have time to get all steamed up over the gorgeous woman he encounters on the plane to Chicago. Even if she is Eva Jansen—the billionaire heiress in charge of the contest…

Danny assumes that “Eva the Diva” is a spoiled rich girl who doesn’t share his passion for food. But when the two meet up again in an elevator—alone—they share more than just passion. They share a kiss hot enough to start a kitchen fire—and they’re hungry for more. To indulge their new secret craving, Eva and Danny have to break every rule in the cookbook. But—like chocolate and caramel—some ingredients are are so sinfully good together, one scrumptious bite is never enough...

New Reads!

Today's Releases:

Review: No holds Barred by Callie Croix

No Holds Barred by Callie Croix
Genre: erotica, menage
Format: ebook, 55 pages
Read: November 1, 2011
Release Date: November 21st 2011
Carina Press

Links:
Callie Croix - website - twitter
Amazon - Kindle
Add it to Goodreads

Why I Started This Book:

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.


Summary:

During a playful talk about fantasies, Caitlin's fiancé offers to give her a threesome—with his best friend, Liam, who's coming to spend the weekend. At first Cait is shocked that Nathan could entertain the thought of sharing her with another man, but once he's planted the idea her imagination runs wild, leaving her deeply aroused—yet still unsure about what the implications could be for her and Nate's relationship.

Nathan's watched Cait struggle to hide her attraction to Liam for years. He knows she's nervous, but he also knows that by making her most intimate fantasies come true he can bring her to heights of pleasure she's only imagined, and strengthen their bond. There's only one way to help her overcome her inhibitions—by planning a night of ecstasy she'll never forget…

Characters: 

• Caitlin
• Nathan
• Lian

My Thoughts:

The book started with pretty powerful words, a conversation between Caitlin and her fiancè Nathan, about his desire to share her with another man. Since before their relationship Nathan has been adventurous about his sex life Caitlin started to fear he was becaming bored. 


But on the contrary Nathan is every girls dream, ex-military, pays attention to Caitlin reads and because off that realised that deep down she has fantasies about a treesome, so because off that he decided to give a little help, could he be any more perfect?


Caitlin was not a prude, and her sex life with Nathan was anything from vanilla, taking from anal sex to a light bondage, se tried a bit off everything. This treesome was really something she was thinking, but didn't have the courage to do it. Nathan's push was all that she needed.


I found Nathan a bit of contradiction, while he's very dominant in bed for the rest off things he's also light, washes dishes after dinner, put clothes on the wash hamper (sounds like the perfect men hmmm)


When Lian appear in the midlle off a steamy kisses, Nathan realises is the perfect moment to push Caitlin to face what she really wants, and boy those guys really know how to work together. They only need head nods to make a point.


I loved how Nathan handled the situation, especially Caitlin fears for the after relationship and his own jealousy, and still continous with a normal friendship. Also loved the fact that Callie put the last chapter on Nathan's POV, so we can see that he's also affected by their treesome, differently from the reast of the book that's all in Caitlin. 


Hope this one has a sequel, cause Nathan found his happily ever after, but Lian still suffer to really connect with a woman on a relationship level.


Despite being a novel, I fealt better reading this book knowing they where already on a preview relationship, and tried a different thing.


Other Reviews:

Seduced by the Book


Rating:

 

2012 Immortal Reading Challenge

 

Another challenge and this one fits right with my reading schedule for the next year. Without small talk I'll let you guys get to know the rules.

Vampires, angels, demons, werewolves and fae. If you can’t pick a favourite, then that’s okay!

At UTC, we love them all! So let’s celebrate our love for all things immortal with 2012’s Immortal Reading Challenge.

Here’s the rundown:
1. The Immortals Reading Challenge runs from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. You can join at anytime from now and throughout the year. This is a 2012 challenge, so books read before January 1 will not count to your progress.  
2. You pick your goal! Read as many books as you’d like for each species. This means that you can do just one category or all five or a combination of. The choice depends on you and your reading pace.
*We have chosen to have a three book per species standard. However, if this is a breeze for you, then feel free to tackle on the additional bonus entries of two more books of the same level.
3. Re-reads are acceptable.
4. Books chosen can be of any genre.
5. To participate, copy and paste this post on your blog along with the challenge button. We ask that you provide a link back to the sign-up page in case others wish to participate.
6. Readers without blogs can still participate! Keep track of your progress with Goodreads, Shelfari or LibraryThing.

Category 1: Vampires  

• Night huntress series by Jeaniene Frost
• Night huntress world series by Jeaniene Frost
• Blue Bloods series by Melissa de La cruz

Category 2: Angels and Demons 

• Lords of the Underworld series by Gena Showalter
• Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead
• Nightwalkers series by Jacquelyn Frank

Category 3: Fae 

• Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
• Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr
• Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa
• Dark Swan series by Richelle Mead

Category 4: Shifters/Werewolves 

• Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews
• Shifters series by Rachel Vincent
• Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
• Immortals after dark series by Kresley Cole
• Cassie Palmer series by Karen Chance

So in the end I'll be reading a lot more then just three for category. 

2012 Sensational Seconds Challenge

 

I've found great series this year and discovered that most of them will have a second book coming up, so for this challenge I'll be reading the second books from series that will be released 2012.

The Books:

• This challenge is specifically focused on YA and MG "seconds" being published between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2012. This includes sequels (the second book in a series only) and companion novels!(If you want a "bonus" challenge that pairs well with this, be sure to check out Shanyn @ Chick Loves Lit's Sophomore Reading Challenge!)
• I've started a Goodreads list HERE that can help you keep up with some of the upcoming sequels/companions (there are 95 books on the list so far!).  Be aware that this list is not necessarily comprehensive, although I've been trying my best to keep it updated.
  
• This list is just the US sequels being released in 2012.  I'll openly admit that I don't keep up with foreign releases.  If you live in another country, feel free to post reviews for newly released sequels in your country!
• The books must be read between January 1 and December 21, 2012 to count towards the challenge.  I know some people have been lucky enough to read some sequels prior to 2012, but those won't be counted towards this challenge.

The Challenge:

• The goal of the SSC will be to read sequels/companion novels! *duh* There are four different levels that you can choose to participate at:
• Level 1 (Beginner): 1-4 books
• Level 2 (Intermediate): 5-8 books
• Level 3 (Advanced): 8-12 books
• Level 4 (Crazy): 13+ books
• Anyone can join! You don't have to be a blogger specifically, but you do need to review the sequels that you read somewhere (such as Goodreads, LibraryThing, Shelfari, etc.) in English
• There will occasionally be giveaways! (Still TBD...but they'll be for participants only)
• You can join anytime! Just set your goal and get started!

I'll be trying level 3, and here is my book list so far:

• Insurgent by Veronica Roth
• Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
• Hallowed by Cynthia Hand
• Fever by Lauren DeStefano
• The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead
• Until I Die by Amy Plum
• Dreamless by Josephine Angelini
• Goddess Interruped by Aimee Carter
• Underworld by Meg Cabot
• Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The 50 states Reading challenge!

I loved the idea for this challenge, althought I think this one I'll be a failure since most of the books that I'll be reading I have no idea where the story is setting. So the end will be a surprise. Here are the rules.

The goal of this challenge is to read books that are set in each of the fifty states. Your books can be of any genre and any format (ie. paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.). No short stories. Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine. (Re-read reviews must be written within the year 2012; you can not use old reviews.)

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. The idea of this challenge came from a Goodreads group. 

**Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
**Non-Bloggers: Sign up in the comments section. Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link in the comments section of the 50 States Reading Challenge. (will post January 1).

States list:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississipi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennesse
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

There are a lot of states, hopefully I can find good books to read setting in them all. Wanna join too? Hop over here

2012 Debut Author Challenge!

Since I discovered a lot of great books from debut authors this year, after some thoughts I'll be joining this challenge too, yes another one.

HALLENGE OBJECTIVE:

• To read & review a minimum of twelve young adult or middle grade debut novels between the dates of January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013.*

*The 2013 extension is so that December Debuts can be read and count toward the challenge.

RULES & GUIDELINES:

• You must have a Blog to post your reviews or be a member of Goodreads. 
• Your blog must be written in English.
• Deadline to join is May 31, 2012.

BOOK GUIDELINES:

• Must be a young adult or middle grade title.
• Must be the author’s YA or MG debut, released in 2012.
• If an author has a previous novel published for adults or children, they can still qualify for the challenge.
• If an author has a previous YA or MG title, they do not qualify for the challenge.

MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2012 DAC, CAN BE FOUND HERE! 

 Starting Book List, this may change during the year:

• Tempest by Julie Cross
• Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
• Struck by Jennifer Bosworth
• The Gathering Storm by Robim Bridges
• The Selection by Kiera Cass
• Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
• Pretty Croked by Elisa Ludwig
• Storm by Brigid Kemmerer
• Under the never sky by Veronica Rossi
• Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
• Blood Born by Jamie Manning
• Grave Mercy by R. L. LaFevers
• Immortal City by Scott Speer
• Everneath by Brodi Ashton

On my mailbox #12

Is the place where I show all the books that came home with me, some on ebooks others paperback. I prefer ebooks, they are easier for me to read, cause is lighter to carry everywhere. So most of them will be ebooks.

The covers are links to Goodreads. 

I've bought an ereader this week and got some fabuolous deals that made possible to get series that were on my wishlist, so don't get nervous there will be a lot of books, but only next year reads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Netgalley:

 

IMM make it possible to feature books they receive that week... bought, borrowed at the library or received to review. That way they could mention titles that might not otherwise get some face-time on their blogs.