Waiting on Wednesday

Wings of the Wicked (Angelfire #2)

by Courtney Allison Moulton

January 31, 2012

Life as the Preliator is harder than Ellie ever imagined.
Balancing real life with the responsibility of being Heaven’s warrior is a challenge for Ellie. Her relationship with Will has become all business, though they both long for each other. And now that the secret of who she really is has come out, so have Hell’s strongest reapers. Grown bold and more vicious, the demonic threaten her in the light of day and stalk her in the night.

She’s been warned.
Cadan, a demonic reaper, comes to her with information about Bastian’s new plan to destroy Ellie’s soul and use an ancient relic to wake all the souls of the damned and unleash them upon humanity. As she fights to stay ahead of Bastian’s schemes , the revelations about those closest to her awaken a dark power within Ellie that threatens to destroy everything—including herself.

She’ll be betrayed.
Treachery comes even from those whom she loves, and Ellie is broken by the deaths of those who stood beside her in this Heavenly war. Still, she must find a way to save the world, herself, and her love for Will. If she fails, there will be hell to pay.

For more information, follow the links to Goodreads.

Review: Dead Head

Dead Head (Dirty Business Mystery #3)

by Rosemary Harris

The talented Rosemary Harris continues to pick up steam, garner acclaim, and collect fans with her quirky, beloved Dirty Business Mystery series Fugitive Mom. That’s the tabloid headline that rocks Springfield, Connecticut when one of the town’s favorite ladies is discovered to be an escaped convict. With a little help from the always game Lucy Cavanaugh, Paula is hired to find out which of her neighbors is a fugitive from the law and why the long-kept secret has finally come out. (goodreads)

My thoughts... Let me begin by saying two things. One, this is not my usual genre, I wanted to read this book solely for the cover. Second, this is book three in the Dirty Business series, which I did not realize until I was part way through the book. Keeping those things in mind, I enjoyed reading Dead Head.

While having a bit more background on the characters may have made it more personal, Harris did a brilliant job of creating a world where readers can jump in and make friends. The characters are interesting, mysterious, and witty, which creates an easy bantor between them. I was lacking a touch of romance, which was implied, but probably built up from previous books. While you could tell these characters had a history, they were easy to fall for and relate to on many levels.

Dead Head had an interesting plot full of mystery, suspicious characters, and cunning villians. I often found myself trying to solve the mystery, but was frequently derailed as new clues were revealed. The story moved at a decent pace, keeping readers engaged in the story. I occasionally found myself a bit lost in the details, but Harris did a great job of wrapping it up in the end.

If you are looking for a great mystery for a rainy day, Dead Head is a great option. There is not any offensive language or explicit scenes that will offend. Fans of the series can continue reading with book 4 in the series, Slugfest.

For more information, visit Rosemary Harris at website or follow the links to Goodreads.

Melting Pot Monday

Boyfriend from Hell

By E Van Lowe

Genre: Paranormal YA

Book 1

Aww, Hell No!

Fifteen year-old Megan Barnett and her single mom, Suze, have a special relationship—they are friends, close friends, who do almost everything together.

“But come on, guys, she’s my mother… Can I really tell her that while we’re snuggled up on the sofa watching Spider Man Three, I’m secretly undressing James Franco with my eyes?  Of course not…”

The special bond takes a turn for the worse when Suze decides to start dating again.  She hasn’t had a man in her life since Megan’s father left ten years ago. 

Enter two mysterious young men, Megan’s new classmate, sinfully attractive bad boy, Guy Matson, and the dangerously handsome art dealer, Armando.  Before long Megan and Suze both wind up in steamy relationships.  But neither of the handsome guys is quite what he seems.  In fact, one of them is Satan, with his sights set on a new bride.  Megan has precious little time to figure out how to stop him.  If she doesn’t, either Megan or Suze are quite literally going to HELL.

Boyfriend From Hell is the first book in the Falling Angels Saga from the author of the gruesomely hilarious, Never Slow Dance With A Zombie

www.whitewhiskerbooks.com

YouTube Trailer: http://youtu.be/39hI9rmwI5A

I am excited to be part of the E. Van Lowe Valentine Giveaway Tour. Stop back February 6th to enter to win a great prize package including three books and other goodies!

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This week I got an E-Arc of Jessica Therrien's debut YA novel, Oppression. Also, I picked up a few titles that I missed during my extended absence. Lastly, from Paper Back Swap, I received two PNR books from Dakota Cassidy's Accidental Series.

Oppression comes out on February 28th 2012. Jessica will be here for an interview on March 7th! For more information find her on Goodreads or at her blog.  

Possess by, Gretchen McNeil

Vanish by, Sophie Jordan

Sweetly by, Jackson Pearce

Accidentally Demonic by, Dakota Cassidy

The Accidental Human by, Dakota Cassidy

For more information on these great books, follow the links to goodreads.

*IMM is hosted by The Story Siren.

Sequel Saturday (9)

I recently started thinking about all the great sequels that are coming out.

Are they forgotten? Are they pushed down our wish lists for new, shiny debuts? Sequel Saturday is a special post to celebrate these exciting titles.

Blood Divided

(Soul Born Saga #2)

by Kevin James Breaux

November 27, 2011

There exists an ancient elven proverb, dating before the time of man. Life and death, like day and night, meet at a point where they blend into one. It is that brief moment when anything is possible.

There was a time when four sparks of life burned brighter than the sun itself. Megan was born with power, Lucien born with station. Autumn was born full of life, while Nathan was entwined with death.

Peace has come and gone… The conflicts of old have returned-rejuvenated and driven. This is the beginning of the end. The children of Karn have come of age, and now they will take part in shaping the fate of Illyia.

Will they join forces, or with blood will they be divided?

I really enjoyed the first book in this Epic Fantasy series (read my review of Soul Born). Kevin's second book takes readers on another journey, years later. I am very excited to see what Blood Divided will reveal about this incredible world. For more information, find Kevin on Goodreads or his official website.

**If you are an author and your sequel needs some LOVE, email me and I will be glad to feature you.

Happy Reading!

Got INK? (33) ....or jewelry

There is a trend with books, particularly Urban Fantasy, to display inked models on the covers.

Got INK? features some of these titles.

A Perfect Blood (The Hollows #10)

by Kim Harrison

A Perfect Blood (The Hollows, #10)

February 21, 2012

 Ritually murdered corpses are appearing across Cincinnati, terrifying amalgams of human and other. Pulled in to help investigate by the FIB, former witch turned day-walking demon Rachel Morgan soon realizes a horrifying truth — a would-be creator is determined to make his (or her) own demons. But it can’t be done without Rachel’s blood.

As a bounty hunter, Rachel has battled vampires, witches, werewolves, demons, and more. But humanity itself might be her toughest challenge. (goodreads)

I LOVE this series. Rachel is a KICK-BUTT heroine who offers readers exactly what they are looking for in a story. I have not read a while in this world, as I have been letting the books stack up, but this is one sequel I will not miss!!

I was checking back to see when the ink appeared. On the cover of 8 (Black Magic Sanction) Rachel is wearing a black studded band on her arm. On the cover of 9 (Pale Demon) I believe the tat is visible. I need to reread (or catch-up) to see if she got the ink in the story. Anyone know? I may have to send a message to Kim and see if I get a response.

** update.... not actually ink, but a silver bracelet. Kim says its much easier to tell its a silver bracelet on the actual cover of A Perfect Blood. Aw well, this book deserves tons of attention, ink or no ink.

YA review: Bloodrose

Bloodrose (Nightshade #3)

by Andrea Cremer Bloodrose (Nightshade, #3)

The Ultimate Sacrifice.

Calla has always welcomed war. But now that the final battle is upon her, there’s more at stake than fighting. There’s saving Ren, even if it incurs Shay’s wrath. There’s keeping Ansel safe, even if he’s been branded a traitor. There’s proving herself as the pack’s alpha, facing unnamable horrors, and ridding the world of the Keepers’ magic once and for all. And then there’s deciding what to do when the war ends. If Calla makes it out alive, that is.

In the final installment of the Nightshade trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Andrea Cremer creates a novel with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its final pages. A dynamic end to this breathtaking trilogy.(goodreads)

My thoughts...This review is going to be a conglomeration of the last two books because I read them back to back. I get nervous whenever I am reading a trilogy. The ending has to be just right. There is usually so much emotion involved in the story that three books just doesn't seem like enough time to provide closure for the reader. This wasn't the case for me. Andrea Cremer did a great job of wrapping everything up in a neat and tidy ending. The writing in the last book was outstanding. There was quite a bit of drama, but Calla has some tough decisions to make and the whole pack is dealing with some serious loss and conflicts.

Calla shows drastic changes in her personality. She exhibits quite a bit of personal and intellectual growth. The depth of Shay's purpose is fully revealed and the tasks set before him seem impossible. Ren deals with his own demons in more ways than one. Readers can also expect to find a handful of new characters that keep the story fresh and exciting.

Book three moved very fast. It was packed with action and adventure, the much anticipated battle scenes and resolution of the heart-wrenching love triangle. In regards to the love trio... we all knew it was going to end somehow. The drama was very well written and it is sure to tug your heartstrings.

For more information, visit Andrea Cremer at her website.