Innocent Darkness by Suzanne Lazear READ-ALONG Information

In honour of Charmed Vengeance releasing in about six weeks(August 8th 2013)! Suzanne Lazear is hosting a read-along of INNOCENT DARKNESS! Who's excited?! :D

So what’s a read-along, you ask?

Well here's what Ms Lazear has to say: A read-along gives you a chance to re-read (or read for the first time) a book before the sequel comes out. It also gives you a chance to discuss it with other people, chat with me, learn strange facts and behind the scenes things, and win prizes.

Every week, starting JULY 1st, we’ll read a certain number of chapters. I’ll post the week’s chapter “assignments” on Mondays. I’ll even read some of my favorite parts out loud for you. There will be a place for you to comment and chat, on my blog (where you can win prizes). There will also be twitter chats on Fridays at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST #IDreadalong where you can ask me questions, talk about it, and win more prizes. Feel free to use #IDreadalong to chat about it during the week, too!

You don't have to have read the book before, in fact, if you haven't read INNOCENT DARKNESS yet, but have been meaning to, this is the perfect chance. We only read 7-8 chapters a week, so it won't be too overwhelming. 

You don’t need to register, however, people who do register, and participate, will be eligible to win Special Prizes– signed and annotated copies of both INNOCENT DARKNESS and CHARMED VENGEANCE, and a CHARMED VENEANCE Sleepover/Bookclub kit! (A signed copy of Charmed Vengeance, goodies, swag, and treats for five of your friends, including mini-top hats!).

Here is the schedule for the read-along:

July 1-7^th: Prologue-Chapter Six

July 5^th : Twitter Chat 1 pm PST/4 pm EST #IDreadalong

July 8-14: Chapter Seven-Thirteen

July 12: Twitter Chat 1 pm PST/4 pm EST #IDreadalong

July 15-21: Chapter Fourteen-Twenty

July 19^th: Twitter Chat 1 pm PST/4 pm EST #IDreadalong

July 22-28^th: Chapter Twenty-One – Twenty-Seven

July 26: Twitter Chat 1 pm PST/4 pm EST #IDreadalong

July 29-Aug 4: Chapter 28-Epilogue

Aug 2: Final Twitter Chat 1 pm PST/4 pm EST #IDreadalong

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So are YOU ready for the read-along? #IDreadalong

Find out more information at Suzanne Lazear's BLOG and don't forget to spread the news and sign up! :-)

Click Here to find out more info...

Cover Reveal: Embrace and Hold Tight by Cherie Colyer

 

Title: Embrace (Embrace, #1)

Author: Cherie Colyer

Publisher: Omnific Publishing

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Age Group: Young Adult

Released: December 2012

Book Description:

Madison is familiar enough with change, and she hates everything about it. Change took her long-term boyfriend away from her. It caused one of her friends to suddenly hate her. It's responsible for the death of a local along with a host of other mysterious happenings. But when Madison meets a hot new guy, she thinks her luck is about to improve. Madison is instantly drawn to the handsome and intriguing Isaac Addington. She quickly realizes he's a guy harboring a secret, but she's willing to risk the unknown to be with him. Her world really spins out of control, however, when her best friend becomes delusional, seeing things that aren't there and desperately trying to escape their evil. When the doctors can't find the answers, Madison seeks her own. Nothing can prepare her for what she is about to discover. Dangerous, intoxicating, and darkly romantic, Embrace is a thriller that will leave you spellbound.

Title:  Hold Tight (Embrace, #2)

Author: Cherie Colyer

Publisher: Omnific Publishing

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Age Group: Young Adult

Expected release date:  August 20, 2013

Book Description:

Sixteen-year-old Madison Riley and her friends discover they aren’t the only supernatural beings in Gloucester, Massachusetts. These new creatures are more dangerous than ever, and this time Madison risks losing more than just her friends.

About the Author

Cherie Colyer writes young adult and middle grade novels. She loves finding new stories that keep her up late reading. While her favorite genre is realistic paranormal/fantasy, if the book is beautifully written with characters that come alive she’s all over it.

Author social media links:

Facebook 

Twitter: @CherieColyer

  

Review: Dare You To (Pushing the Limits #2) by Katie McGarry

Dare You To (Pushing the Limits #2) by Katie McGarry

Goodreads Blurb: 

Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. "Dance with me, Beth."

"No." I whisper the reply. I hate him and I hate myself for wanting him to touch me again....

"I dare you..."

If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk's home life, they'd send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in and forces Beth to choose between her mom's freedom and her own happiness. That's how Beth finds herself living with an aunt who doesn't want her and going to a school that doesn't understand her. At all. Except for the one guy who shouldn't get her, but does....

Ryan Stone is the town golden boy, a popular baseball star jock-with secrets he can't tell anyone. Not even the friends he shares everything with, including the constant dares to do crazy things. The craziest? Asking out the Skater girl who couldn't be less interested in him.

But what begins as a dare becomes an intense attraction neither Ryan nor Beth expected. Suddenly, the boy with the flawless image risks his dreams-and his life-for the girl he loves, and the girl who won't let anyone get too close is daring herself to want it all...

My Review: 

My Review on Goodreads.

5 Stars!

Okay so I'm sure those who have read Katie's books have already figured out that she's an amazing author. Not only is she sweet and kind but she's a fantastic storyteller!

As I was reading this novel, It seemed that in almost every chapter I had tears in my eyes. Not because the story was so sad and devastating. But because the story showed so much emotion like an old friend coming up to me and telling me a magnificent love story of how they came to be.

The story shows a teenager by the name of Elisabeth 'Beth' Risk, who is trying to show the world an image of a strong and brave girl but underneath the surface, she's suffering to find a balance and happiness in her life after the hand she's been dealt with. But her life takes a drastic turn when her uncle comes out of nowhere and takes her away from everything she has ever known. 

Ryan Stone is the type of guy you know. He's that guy who's popular, who is super hot and is obsess with sport. But he is also sweet, generous and kind. His keeping up an image of himself as the cool guy without a care in the world. But it's a lie, his family is barely hanging on and he's not sure what to do about it. 

But as these two meet and get closer and closer to knowing each other. It gets tougher to keep the secrets at bay. They learn that all they need is to trust each other and be themselves. Ryan learns not to care about what others think and follows what he thinks is best for him, while Beth learns to take a chance and learn to trust again and finds that there are people out there who truly cares about her and that she doesn't need to handle the situation alone.

I pretty much devoured this novel in less than one day. It had all the right romance, hilariousness, drama and the right message to deliver one amazing storyline.

I have become a big fan of Katie's work and can't wait for book 3 and find out what else she has in store for us! :)

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Book Marathon Details and Sign Up Sheet.

Hey guys!

So sorry we've been missing in action for a while. Uni's kind of been keeping us pretty occupied. But no worries, we are now on vacation and what a better way to spend it then with a BOOK MARATHON!!! *Cheers and clapping all around* LOL

The book marathon will take place starting Friday 28th of June till Friday 12th of July. I will put up a list of books from suggestions and I will be posting them closer to the date with links on the cheapest site I can find to buy them :) From there, you book lovers can choose which ones you want to read. You will have 3 to 4 days to complete reading the book (1 book at a time) and email or tweet me that your done with that particular book and I will then send you the link to the book questions for which you can complete in order to be in the running for a prize (The types of prizes will be announced closer to the date). If your a slow reader or are busy and don't have time to email or tweet me every 3-4 days, not to worry, you can read the books anytime in the 2 weeks and just email me when your ready to do the book questions or quizzes etc.

If you guys have any questions, don't be afraid to let me know! I'd be happy to help you out. More details to come. I'll try and update this page as much as I can when I receive new information. :)

If you are interested in taking part of the book marathon between the 28th of June till the 12th of July. Please sign up here, so we can email you with the details when the time comes to start the book marathon. There will be prizes involved. In order to win the prizes, questions, quizzes and other fun things about the books will be involved. As it is a group effort, we would love to hear from you! From anything such as book suggestions to types of quizzes involved to types of prizes ;-) Please no cruel comments as this is suppose to be something fun and to talk about our love of books. Can't wait to hear from you!

Review: Sweet Peril (The Sweet Trilogy #2) by Wendy Higgins

Sweet Peril (The Sweet Trilogy #2) by Wendy Higgins

Goodreads Blurb: 

Anna Whitt, the daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a vow. She’d been naive about a lot of things. 

Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl. Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe, son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.

When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life?

My Review: 

My Review on Goodreads.

5 Stars!

Okay, so I fell in love with the first book just like everyone else out there. And when I found out there was a book 2, I had big BIG expectations for this one. And let me tell you, this book totally met that expectation and more! 

It had everything that I fell in love with in the first novel but with so much more drama, humor, romance and that Wendy Higgins touch. 

This time our favourite leading lady Anna isn't just roaming the United States, she's going around the world to gather some more friends. ;) 

I love how Wendy doesn't just continue the novel from book 1, but that, she also adds a whole new unique adventure that we never expected. Wendy also adds that suspense and drama hat makes the novel much more interesting and captivating.

Even though we didn't really get more Kai action than I hope too, we got to know Kope a whole lot more. We got to see what a kind, caring and a truly great guy he is. His the type you know will always be there for you and will always have your back no matter what. But when Anna and Kaidan finally do get together or even have those little moments, it's like a mega explosion you knew was gonna happen, but when it does, your still left thinking..."whoa how the heck did that happen?!" And everytime that happens, it reminds me why I am on #TEAMKAIDAN! Talk about a major Swoon!!! 

As the group makes new alliances and enters on a whole new journey, with that heartfelt ending, I feel like it's all leading to one big explosive ending in book 3 for which I'm super excited that Anna and Kai are going to be there for each other.  I mean how could you not be! :)

So if you lovely readers out there, loved book 1? You won't be disappointed in book 2! 
:)

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New Adult Review: Eversea (Eversea #1) by Natasha Boyd

Eversea (Eversea #1) by Natasha Boyd.

Goodreads Blurb: 

Eversea, a love story, is a Winter Rose Contest FINALIST 2013. Emilia Pisani of Simon & Schuster (judge) says "Great southern flavor!" and "Jack is an alluring leading man!"

An orphaned, small-town, southern girl, held hostage by responsibility and self-doubt.

A Hollywood A-list mega-star, on the run from his latest scandal and with everything to lose. 

A chance encounter that leads to an unlikely arrangement and epic love affair that will change them both forever. 

When his co-star and real-life girlfriend is caught cheating on him with her married and much older director, A-list hottie, Jack Eversea, finds himself in sleepy Butler Cove, South Carolina. Jack hopes the sultry southern heat in this tiny coastal Low country town will hide him not only from the tabloids and his cheating girlfriend, but his increasingly vapid life and the people who run it. He doesn’t count on meeting Keri Ann Butler. 

Keri Ann has relied on herself so long, dealing with her family’s death and the responsibilities of keeping up her family's historic mansion, that boys and certainly the meager offering of eligible boys in Butler Cove, have never figured into her equation. But fate has other plans. Suddenly face to face with the man who played the movie role of her favorite fictional character, Jack has Keri Ann yearning for everything she has previously avoided ... and Jack must decide whether this funny, sassy girl is worth changing his life for, before his mistakes catch up to him.

My Review: 

My Review on Goodreads.

I was pretty excited to read this book. I found myself intrigued by the synopsis. But once I started reading, the story developed pretty slowly for me and I found myself thinking it to be a bit cliche. 

But once Keri Ann and Jack keep finding themselves thrown together as they spend more and more time getting to know one another, I found myself unable to stop reading even to go get food and soon I became kind of addicted. It's not your typical 'normal girl meets boy who turns out to be a celebrity' cliche that I thought it was. I became intrigued by Natasha's writing and storytelling. The novel shares an emotional connection to readers as these two characters find themselves thrown together by fate maybe? and are trying to find a place for them to belong and be themselves in. I like how the author surprises us and tries to make it a more normal story and not over the top and chaotic you would expect to find in celebrity type books.

Keri Ann's this really sweet girl whose trynna live her life and keep everyone she cares about happy. I like how she stays herself around Jack and is handling the situation pretty calmly considering there's a very HOT celebrity in her face LOL, but her reaction around jack are pretty funny and is something I can totally imagine when meeting a celebrity...a hot one at that, hehe.

Jack Eversea is this totally normal guy, with normal problems who just so happens to be a big deal in hollywood and pretty much around the world. He's such a sweetheart and is just a guy trynna find his real self after being always told who he is and how to act. He's been dealt with a bad hand and I love how after everything he's been through, he still has his manners and all that intact and treats Keri Ann really sweetly. Oh and did I mention he rides a motorbike?...a ducati? talk about swooooon! It kinda makes me wish he was real...

Their text messages are also sooo hilarious and sweet! Especially the autocorrect ;) Which you'll have to find out yourselves. ;-)
Oh and did I mention how awesome the cover is? It totally showcases the emotion of this story.

And after that ending, I'm so excited for book 2! I can't wait to see what else Natasha has in store for us.

This novel had all the romance, emotional rollercoaster, supporting characters and funny moments you expected and so much more. I totally recommend it to anyone who is into these kind of stories :) There are scenes for mature audiences too so yes it is an NA genre.


*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest opinion/review*

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Cover Reveal: Indelible by Bethany Lopez

Title: Indelible

Author: Bethany Lopez

Expected release date: July 9, 2013

Genre: Contemporary

Age Group: New Adult

Cover Designed by : B Design  (Kelsey Kukal-Keeton)

Cover reveal organized by: AToMR Tours

Book Description:

After a year of partying, Sam decides to buckle down and focus on college. Things are going great until a one-night stand leaves her pregnant and alone. Raising a child while going to school isn’t easy, but Sam is determined to be strong for her daughter. She doesn’t have time for guys or relationships, and takes great care to protect her child and her heart.

Judd doesn’t fit the mold of a college ballplayer. His long hair and tattoos may fit the life he’s created for himself, but baseball is the one thing he takes seriously. When he meets Sam, he’s immediately drawn to her curves and refusal to put up with his crap. When Judd learns the truth, can he handle the responsibility that comes with loving a single mother? 

Sam yearns for the fire that Judd fuels in her, but her child’s needs have to come first. Can two people at different stages in their life find a way to make a life together?

Author Bio:

Bethany Lopez began self-publishing in June 2011. Since then she has published various YA and NA books. She is a lover of romance, family, and friends, and enjoys incorporating those things in what she writes. When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with her husband and children, traveling whenever possible.

Get in touch with the Author at:

IAN - http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/bethany-lopez.html

Webpage - www.bethanylopez.blogspot.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/BethanyLopez2

Facebook - http://on.fb.me/LypEaO

Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/bethanylopez2/