The Sunday Post ~ Thirty Second Edition

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. The Sunday Post is a new meme where you can post about the new books you got this past week (books I was asked to bite), or recap what has been happening the past week on your blog (bites you may have missed), or a sneak peek for what is to come (what you can look forward to biting into), or even a final recap of your week in general (one last parting bite).  Books I was asked to bite and books I decided to bite this week: 

{Teaser} "Relinquish" By Amy Thompson

Relinquish
  Genre: New Adult Paranormal Fantasy

Book Two in the Lost Souls Series

Synopsis:

Regan has a life in Georgia. She is going to school, has managed to make some friends, and has even found a new love interest in Colter. So what happens when she can’t hide what she is anymore? When do all the lies become too much to handle? And how much longer can she hold onto her sanity—while Agro pushes her closer and closer to the edge of no return—her ascension to Elite?

Colter is beautifully oblivious. Wanting so much to believe that Regan is safe, and Agro has been halted, he ignores Finn’s constant skepticism at the risk of their friendship. Overlooking what is so clearly right in front of him, Colter passes off Regan’s outbursts of emotion on her recent trauma. Colter can feel Regan—his one exception to his retribution—slipping out of his arms, but fighting her to stay with him may not be an option.

Colter and Finn are now at odds, and there is a newly formed alliance between Kaiden and Exile Max. Will this group of Collectors be enough to fight off the new enemies and old threats that emerge in the battle for souls when Regan is broken, and their group is on the brink of self-destruction?

The lost will be found, the Collectors will be exiled, and the Elites will reign.

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Author Spotlight with Sarah Ashley Jones

~*~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~*~

I'm Sarah! I'm a total goofball. This is pretty much the most important thing to know about me. Just kidding! I may be an adult but I have the heart of a child. I know when to be serious but I'm a hard worker with serious control issues, and maybe a splash of wit and a side of sassy. I'm addicted to Coca-Cola, obsessed with cupcakes, and also a Chapstick hoarder. 

When I'm not writing, I'm probably rounding up my crazy clan of four dogs or adventuring around town with my husband who encourages me to embrace me inner outdoors woman by fishing, camping, canoeing, and hiking. 

I'm a huge nerd, so please feel free to send me a friends request, email, or leave a comment. I will jump for joy any time of of those things happen. I am blessed beyond belief with all the love and support I have received this past year and I thank all of you for that!

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Promise Me series

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{Excerpt/Giveaway} "Bound" By Melody Anne

Title: Bound

Series: Forbidden Series #1

Author: Melody Anne

Publication Date: August 25, 2014

Summary: 

Relinquish Control has just opened its doors in Seattle, and already we are not shy for customers. Relinquish Control is an exclusive escort service catering to the most distinguished customers, from business magnates to foreign royalty. This proven and well-established international business offers an elite selection of women who are ready and willing to attend to your every need with no questions asked. Confidentiality is our special obligation.

Jewell Weston is homeless and desperate at age twenty-four. Two years ago, she quit her job to care for her ailing mother and her young brother; the medical bills incurred because of the cancer that killed her mother two months ago took everything the family had, and the state then took away her brother, now age fourteen. The only way for her to get the boy back is by finding a job and securing a home.

Top Ten Books I Really Want To Read But Don't Own Yet

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week there will be a new topic for everyone to create a top ten list with. 

This Weeks Topic:

Top Ten Books I Really Want To Read But Don't Own Yet

10. "Blood Magic" By Tessa Gratton

9. "We Were Liars" By E. Lockhart

8. "Levitating Las Vegas" By Jennifer Echols

7. "Coraline" By Neil Gaiman

6. "She Smells the Dead" By E.J. Stevens

5. "The One" By Kiera Cass

4. "Don't Look Back" By Jennifer L. Armentrout

3. "Unmade" By Sarah Rees Brennan

2. "Half-Blood" By Jennifer L. Armentrout

1. "Random" By Tom Leveen

BBReview: "Night Huntress 1: Halfway to the Grave" By Jeaniene Frost

Genre: Adult: Paranormal/Romance
Publishing Date: October 30th, 2007
Page Count: 358
Source: Local Library
Format: Paperback

Description from Goodreads.com:
Flirting with the Grave...

Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father - the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.

In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner - are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.

Bout of Books R-A-T Wrap up Post

So I didn't accomplish all of my goals for the week, but I am still pretty proud of the progress I made.

My goal was to read 6 books, but I only read 2 full ones and started another one. I ended up reading 661 pages and I'm pretty proud of that. I would have probably read 3 full books, but the one I started wasn't that great and I had to put it in the DNF category.

I did have a goal of reading everyday for at least an hour and I'm pretty sure I did accomplish that and that it was more like at least 2 hours a day.

I did not make my goal of commenting on other peoples goals/update posts, BUT I did participate in a twitter chat for the first time in YEARS and I am SOOOOO happy! It was so much fun and now I know what I have been missing and will definitely try my hardest in the future to be in at least one every time there is a bout of books RAT.

Overall, not all my goals were met, but I am still very proud of my progress =D

How did you do?

BBReview: "Fever 1: Darkfever" By Karen Marie Moning

Genre: Adult: Paranormal/Fantasy
Publishing Date: August 28th, 2007
Page Count: 349
Source: Local Library
Format: Paperback

Description from Goodreads.com:
MacKayla Lane’s life is good. She has great friends, a decent job, and a car that breaks down only every other week or so. In other words, she’s your perfectly ordinary twenty-first-century woman. Or so she thinks…until something extraordinary happens.

When her sister is murdered, leaving a single clue to her death–a cryptic message on Mac’s cell phone–Mac journeys to Ireland in search of answers. The quest to find her sister’s killer draws her into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, where good and evil wear the same treacherously seductive mask. She is soon faced with an even greater challenge: staying alive long enough to learn how to handle a power she had no idea she possessed–a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae….

As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister’s death, her every move is shadowed by the dark, mysterious Jericho, a man with no past and only mockery for a future. As she begins to close in on the truth, the ruthless Vlane–an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women–closes in on her. And as the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac’s true mission becomes clear: find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book–because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of the very fabric of both worlds in their hands….

{Giveaway} BBReview: "Lux Series 5: Opposition" By Jennifer L. Armentrout

Genre: Young Adult: Paranormal/Science Fiction/Fantasy/Romance
Publishing Date: August 5th, 2014
Page Count: 534
Source: Bought from B&N
Format: Paperback

Description from Goodreads.com:
Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came.

She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all.

Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal.

They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind.

War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing.

Bout of Books Sunday's Challenge

Challenges:
5-Book Challenge: Post Apocalyptic Edition from Falling Down the Book Hole

My 5 books would be...

 As for the "why" it's kind of simple. All of these books are pleasure books and are my favorite's. If I am going to be in a post apocalyptic world, I don't want to read books to make me feel more depressed or to remind me of the world I am living in. I want to escape and these are my escape books. All of these are books that I could re-read over and over again and I wouldn't get tired of it. They are my favorites from my favorite authors and I think I would be set. I've got 3 paranormal books (my favorite genre of all time), 1 classic, and 1 contemporary to mix things up.
If you haven't tried any of these I am SHOCKED! And order you to immediately. If you don't like 'em I'll understand (well not understand, but I'll deal), but at least try 'em. 

Bout of Books R-A-T Saturday's Updates & Challenges

Updates:

Saturday

Number of Books Read Today: 1

Number of Pages Read Today: 102

Total Number of Books I've Read: 3

Total Number of Pages I've Read: 595

Books: {Continued} "Succubus on Top" By Richelle Mead

Bout of Books R-A-T Friday's Updates & Challenges

Updates:

Friday

Number of Books Read Today: 1

Number of Pages Read Today: 45

Total Number of Books I've Read: 3

Total Number of Pages I've Read: 493

Books: {Continued} "Succubus on Top" By Richelle Mead

Challenges:

{Deleted Scene} "Harrow" By Amanda Troyer

Today I am very excited to bring you all a deleted scene from Amanda Troyer's debut YA novel, Harrow. 

This definitely seems like the perfect book for those who are into psychological thrillers! 

The cover is definitely eerie enough to make you at least check out the synopsis and that will have you wanting to read it asap! I obviously got to read the deleted scene before posting it for you guys and let me tell you, it is CREEPY! I got goose bumps just from reading this small scene and it isn't even in the final copy of the book. Imagine what is in there in it's place! 

So, check out the synopsis and read the deleted scene to see what you're in store for. 

Ghost House Book Trailer Just Released!!

I haven't gotten the chance to read Ghost House by Alexandra Adornetto just yet, but I did get a copy from BEA this year and I DEFINITELY plan on reading it very soon! 

The whole reason I am randomly bringing up this book is because yesterday Alexandra released the book trailer and it is definitely spooky and makes you want to at least check out more info on the book. So, I thought I would share it all with you in case you haven't heard about it yet. 

Look for more info on the book beneath the trailer. Enjoy!

Bout of Books R-A-T Thursday's Updates & Challenges

Updates:

Thursday

Number of Books Read Today: 1

Number of Pages Read Today: 48

Total Number of Books I've Read: 3

Total Number of Pages I've Read: 448

Books: {Started} "Succubus on Top" By Richelle Mead

Challenges:

Like This, Try This Challenge from Writing My Own Fairy Tale

If you like the show Supernatural...

Then you should try reading...

Because like in Supernatural there is a badass MC who is going around killing off bad paranormals. It is packed full of supernatural creatures that you may or may not have ever heard of before, has funny, witty banter, and some pretty sexy creatures in there as well. PLUS the best part is that the MC is a badass female! 

I absolutely love this series and definitely think everyone in the world should try it regardless if you like Supernatural or not, because it's a great book. BUT if you are a fan of Supernatural you might be more likely to love it as much as I do =D

Click the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page!

QofM: Why Are You Always Trying To Kill Them?!?

As we all know I absolutely love Paranormal Romance, but there is a trend in PR that really drives me nuts. 

Why is it that in every Paranormal Romance someone has to try to kill the main character? It's always some bad guy, the government, or higher up paranormals. 

Why can't they just be paranormals (or paranormal/human) who fall in love and we learn about their abilities and fall in love with them too?

Why is it that there always has to be element of danger, as if falling in love with a paranormal isn't dangerous enough. 

Dwight understands my feelings exactly. 

I mean, don't get me wrong I love the thrilling element of running from danger, strong lead heroines, and sexy guys showing how tough they are, but sometimes I just want a break and enjoy a Romance with Paranormals. 

How do you guys feel about all this? Do you think there should be more frilly, romances about paranormals and not just humans? Do you know any you could recommend to me?

Bout of Books R-A-T Wednesday's Updates & Challenges

Updates:

Wednesday

Number of Books Read Today: 1

Number of Pages Read Today: 156

Total Number of Books I've Read: 2

Total Number of Pages I've Read: 400

Books: {Finished} "Halfway to the Grave" By Jeaniene Frost

Challenges:

{Cover Reveal} "The Collectors' Society" By Heather Lyon

 

Holy moly, y'all! I am so excited to bring you the cover for Heather Lyons' THE COLLECTORS' SERIES! THE COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY is an Adult Romantic Fairy Tale, full of adventure and fantasy. This is Alice as you have never seen her before... THE COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY is set to be released on October 23^rd!

Bout of Books R-A-T Tuesday's Updates & Challenges

Updates:

Tuesday

Number of Books Read Today: 1

Number of Pages Read Today: 202

Total Number of Books I've Read: 2

Total Number of Pages I've Read: 244

Books: {started} "Halfway to the Grave" by Jeaniene Frost

Challenges:

Bout of Books R-A-T Monday's Updates & Challenges

Updates:

Monday

Number of Books Read Today: 1

Number of Pages Read Today: 42

Total Number of Books I've Read: 1

Total Number of Pages I've Read: 42

Books: {Started} "The Night Beat" By Gini Koch

Challenges:

Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop!!

Like I told you all early this summer I want to clean my bookshelves and get rid of some books. 

So, when I saw Bookhounds & I Am A Reader's Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop I had to sign up!

I am giving away a mystery box of (mostly) YA books to one, lucky, US winner. 

I wish it could be international, but I just don't have the money for that. 

I am doing an international giveaway right now, though, and you can find it on the sidebar. 

Giveaway Guidelines:

• Must be at least 13 years old 
• Open to US only 
• If you win only I will have access to your mailing address, and will only use it for shipping purposes. 
• If you are under 18 years old please make sure it is ok with your parent to give out your home address.
• If you win you have 48 hours to respond to the email or a new winner will be chosen
• Ends on August 28th 12:01am
• One entry per person
• Fill out the Rafflecopter

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The Sunday Post ~ Thirty First Edition

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. The Sunday Post is a new meme where you can post about the new books you got this past week (books I was asked to bite), or recap what has been happening the past week on your blog (bites you may have missed), or a sneak peek for what is to come (what you can look forward to biting into), or even a final recap of your week in general (one last parting bite).  Books I was asked to bite and books I decided to bite this week: 

{Giveaway} "Deadly Errors" By Allen Wyler

I am very excited to be spotlighting "Deadly Errors" By Allen Wyler today for two reasons. 

#1 you all get introduced to a new book you might not have heard about and #2 I get to give you all the chance to win a copy! The best part? The giveaway is open internationally!!!!

Check out more information on the book below and find all the giveaway guidelines and rafflecopter at the end. Good luck!

Thriller Explores Biggest Medical Nightmare:

Deadly Patient-Care Errors

{New Release} "Dangerous Boys" By Abigail Haas

Out Now!

August 14th, 2014

Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas

Three teens venture into the abandoned lake house one night; hours later, only two emerge from the burning wreckage. Chloe drags one Reznick brother to safety, unconscious and bleeding; the other is left to burn, dead in the fire. But which brother survives? And is his death a tragic accident? Desperate self-defense?

Or murder? 

Chloe is the only one with the answers. As the fire rages, and police and parents demand the truth, she struggles to piece together the story of how they got there-a story of jealousy, twisted passion, and the darkness that lurks behind even the most beautiful of faces…

Bout of Books 11 R-A-T Goals

My Goals:
My goal is to read everyday for at least an hour.
I want to be pretty active this time and not only participate in one of the Twitter chats, but also comment on other peoples update or goal posts.
I want to read 6 books.

Books to Read:

• "Precinct 13" By Tate Hallaway
• "The Night Beat" By Gini Koch
• "Halfway to the Grave" By Jeaniene Frost
• "Succubus on Top" By Richelle Mead
• "Deja Dead" By Kathy Reichs
• "The Iron King" By Julie Kagawa