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Kresley Cole Signing

2012-01-18T06:00:00.000-06:00

Q&A as she asked us not to, so I am going from the corners of my mind! I hope I don’t disappoint! I will say that no one attacked Paul/Lothaire, although I am sure there were some ladies out there that wanted to do just that very thing! I promise I was not one of them! LOL

The man is hot don’t get me wrong, I briefly considered doing a post called: If I was Paul’s Girl. LOL can you imagine! Good Lawd! Don’t get me started!

I did ask him how he’s contacts were doing and if they were hurting and his response was that he was good. Well his exact words were “I’ll be aight,” all calm and collected! He did say that he was going to be on tons of covers and one of the girls at the signing said that he was going to be on the cover of J.R Wards Lover Reborn. Which is awesome! I did ask for another hug and to that his words were and these are exact now. “I think that can be arranged.” SO LOTHAIRE! If you ask me!

I know I know this is the KC signing and I am going on and on about Paul! Well I can’t help it! He is hot! So let me just share a quick photo montage of the deliciously excitingly wicked man that is Paul! Also I want to point out that he meets my height requirements! LOL Yes, Bells and I have a list that we have devised and it consist of height, build, and so on when it comes to our slave boys! Which we will have as soon as I get that winning lotto ticket!

I would also like to mention that Paul starred in the movie Consequences, I did watch this movie and didn’t realize that holy chit batman that’s Paul Marron who’s character is Jason. He is also in another film it looks like it’s a horror film? Called Playroom.

Cover Model Paul Marron

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Kresley was amazing and she answered all the questions that were given to her. This is just going to be a post to answer some questions, I usually do giveaways and I will be doing a giveaway of some of the items I got there but that will not happen until our 14 Days of Love event in February!

Be sure to stop by for that!

Melanthe and Thronos will be getting their own story, I don't know if it's going to be a novella or full length novel but it's coming!

The same holds true for Kristoff and Furie.

There was some talk about there only be three more books in the series and then it would be over, but I am here to tell you that is not the case! Her editor told us there is more to come, but the reason KC says three is because that's all she's sold so far to the publishing house, is there more books.

I think Furie and Kristoffs book will be next, how could it not be? If you read the story you will know what I mean.

Also I am stoked about the Dacian Series as well as her upcoming YA series! I will post links for those below, be sure to pre-order and check out the newest books!

We haven't seen the last of Thaddeus! Which is super awesome! And we will get a book during the ascension.

Upcoming New Series for Kresley Cole:

The Arcana Chronicles which is her new YA Series coming October 2012 from Simon &Schuster Average Modern-Day Kids wake to find themselves changed beyond their wildest imaginings.

Realm of Blood and Mist Series with Shadow’s Claim coming August 21, 2012 I couldn’t find a book cover but here is the short blurb from Goodreads.

#1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole introduces The Dacians: Realm of Blood and Mist, a brand new paranormal romance collection following the royal bloodline of Dacia, a mysterious vampire kingdom within The Lore (Cole’s world of mythological creatures in her award-winning Immortals After Dark series).
Series opener Shadow’s Claim features Prince Trehan Daciano, a ruthless master assassin who will use every lethal skill he possesses to defend his imperiled kingdom—as well as his newfound princess. When an ancient secret threatens to destroy them all, can Dacia’s notorious prince of shadows keep his Bride alive against all odds?

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Darker After Midnight: ARC Review

2012-01-17T06:00:00.000-06:00

In the dark of night, a blood war escalates within the hidden world of the Breed. After existing in secret for many long centuries, maintaining a fragile peace with the humans who walk beside them unaware, a single act of retaliation has put the entire vampire nation at risk of discovery. It falls to the Order—a cadre of Breed warriors pledged to protect their own and humankind alike—to stop Dragos, the power-mad vampire at the center of the conflict, before his push for domination can explode into catastrophe.

At the center of the Order’s quest is Sterling Chase, once a morally rigid enforcer of Breed law, now a warrior fallen from grace, whose biggest battle is the one he wages against his own savage nature. With addiction beckoning him toward eternal darkness, Chase’s path to redemption has never seemed more out of reach. But when his eyes meet those of Tavia Fairchild, a beautiful witness who identifies him at the scene of a mission gone terribly wrong, Chase finds himself drawn to the woman—and convinced she is something much more than she seems.

Pulled into a vortex of intrigue and danger she can neither resist nor understand, Tavia is uncertain whom to trust. And while everything sane and logical warns her against getting close to Chase, she cannot deny that the handsome, deeply haunted male stirs something primal and ravenous within her. But even as she surrenders to her cravings, nothing can prepare her for the shattering truth of who—and what—she truly is.

As the Order’s enemy mobilizes for the battle of the ages, Dragos and his Minions unleashing a hell on Earth like nothing ever seen before, Chase and Tavia are thrust into the heart of the violence. With time running out and the streets running red with the blood of innocent lives, both Breed and human, together Chase and Tavia must find a way to defeat Dragos once and for all—or die trying.

I think this book in the series is my favorite hands down! Lara Adrian wove together something that was so intriguing, so enthralling, and so damn sexy! It was hard to put the book down!The story line and plot itself were well put together, and I enjoyed getting re acquainted with the characters from some of the other stories. Lucan was a strong force of nature in this book. Then of course there is Rowan and Dragos we get a really good look inside these two characters on a grander scale.

There was a lot going on in the book, but it didn’t take away from the story at all. We got to see Chase’s struggle with bloodlust, at the same time trying to do the honorable thing, while Lucan was dealing with the fall out of having the compound compromised and then trying to ensure the safety of not only his friends and family but that of the breed nation. We learn that Dragos has been busy with all kinds of genetic research and that there is not only the breeds who are otherworlders but the discovery of their mates being not what they seem either.

Tavia Fairchild is not what she seems and when I found out just what and who she was it put into perspective where Adrian was going with this story. I don’t want to give it away because everyone should read this amazing tale, but damn was I truly and well surprised.

Lara, put us back in touch with Brock and Jenna and we got to see exactly what Jenna’s been dreaming about and from the perspective of one of the ancients. The fact that they weren’t alone and some of the hard and cold calculated moves they made in order to conquer what they felt was theirs by right.

To say that this story had apocalyptic tendencies is still to be determined, but pretty damn close, and the ending of the book was the only choice the breeds had as a species. Dragos unleashed Rogues who you could say were like zombies, eating and drinking people until they were dead, if it wasn’t for the breeds, I am sure that’s what would have happened. Like, how could Dragos have controlled them once the food supply had been consumed?

There would be nothing left, but when the breed came in along with those from the Agency that weren’t aligned with Dragos things came into place very nicely. The fact that the population of breed had to announce who they were, could only let the series continue forward. I can’t wait for Mira’s story in 2012, I have a feeling there are going to be some issues between Kellan and Nathan. Just who does Mira end up with? One of them or neither?

Also the other question is, where are the other immortals? The ones that fathered the breedmates? What to do about them? I am interested to see where the story takes off into different and interesting directions. Lara Adrian more than out did herself with this story!

Can’t wait to read more! I hope you all enjoy Chase’s story as much as I did!

Lothaire: By Kresley Cole

2012-01-16T06:30:00.000-06:00

Lothaire (Immortals After Dark #12)

by Kresley Cole

ALL FEAR THE ENEMY OF OLD

Driven by his insatiable need for revenge, Lothaire, the Lore’s most ruthless vampire, plots to seize the Horde’s crown. But bloodlust and torture have left him on the brink of madness—until he finds Elizabeth Peirce, the key to his victory. He captures the unique young mortal, intending to offer up her very soul in exchange for power, yet Elizabeth soothes his tormented mind and awakens within him emotions Lothaire believed he could no longer experience.

A DEADLY FORCE DWELLS WITHIN HER

Growing up in desperate poverty, Ellie Peirce yearned for a better life, never imagining she’d be convicted of murder—or that an evil immortal would abduct her from death row. But Lothaire is no savior, as he himself plans to sacrifice Ellie in one month’s time. And yet the vampire seems to ache for her touch, showering her with wealth and sexual pleasure. In a bid to save her soul, Ellie surrenders her body to the wicked vampire, while vowing to protect her heart.

CENTURIES OF COLD INDIFFERENCE SHATTERED

Elizabeth tempts Lothaire beyond reason, as only his fated mate could. As the month draws to a close, he must choose between a millennia-old blood vendetta and his irresistible prisoner. Will Lothaire succumb to the miseries of his past . . . or risk everything for a future with her?

Hardcover, 468 pages

Published January 10th 2012 by Gallery

ISBN

1439136823 (ISBN13: 9781439136829)

Lothaire

Immortals After Dark #12

I enjoyed this book soo much! I wasn’t the least bit disappointed in what Lothaire brought to the table! He was on point on everything! Cole opens us up to a world that pretty much is falling to pieces in Lothaire’s eyes. He’s constantly plotting his rewards to his Endgame.

When we are last with Lothaire he is trying to get off the island the immortals were being held prisoner at as he has to get to someone, we find out that it’s a woman, but we don’t know the story behind the mysterious woman. There was some questions that we were finally able to get answered, and of course with all of

Kresley’s books there were more created! We find out about Lothaire’s other side of the family which is a spin off or a melding of sorts to the IAD series, and they are Dacian.

I love her world building and all the characters we come in contact to in all of her stories! I LOVED LOTHAIRE SO MUCH MORE!

He’s mad, but he’s sane, compulsive and arrogant, but also hesitant when it comes to certain things, as well as calculating and manipulative! We get to see Lothaire in all his greatest strengths and then become introduced to all his weaknesses!

Kresley pairs Lothaire with a most unlikely mate, he hates humans!, but yet his mate is trapped in a human body! Or is it the human that has blooded him? All of these things don’t go unanswered!

Elizabeth is from the mountains she’s not rich nor does she care about what outfit would match well to her Prada bag. She’s capable and stubborn, but has this twang that at times I wanted to say “good lawd Ellie, didn’t the good lord give you good sense to speak right? I reckon he done taught you well, so go on then git on with it” While of course spitting out my tabbacky! LOL At first I didn’t like Ellie but her she was one determined human!

Lothaire doesn’t believe that Soraya the Blood Diety is his mate, and is convinced she is the key to his Endgame. He likes the body his mate has chosen, but doesn’t care for the backwoods mountain girl with no class. She’s sexually enticing, and surprises him at every turn keeping him occupied, but at the end of the day, he will cast her soul out in order to be with Soroya and take over the Horde and Dacian throne!
There is still the issue of La Dorada and her endless search to find Lothaire and take back the ring of sums, even if he doesn’t have the ring he will!

I love his arrogance with Ellie and everyone around him, there were key phrases in the book that made me laugh out loud! But I have to say that my favorite quote is when Elizabeth tells Lothaire he’s Narcissistic and Lothaire points out that he was before the myth and that in fact it should be called Lotharistic!

HILLARIOUS!

The sex scenes and the sexual tension between the two were just YOW! When Lothaire was in the presence of Soroya there was no spark, nothing. But when Ellie was around all he wanted to do was take her clothes off and have his wicked way with her. Lothaire was a beast in bed! And it shouldn’t be any other way! The man was just oozing sex appeal I can see how Ellie would have a hard time resisting his charms, if you could call them that!

Once Lothaire realized who his bride truly was the tables turned, and as you find out while reading the book Lothaire is a stickler for truth and loyalty he expects nothing less.

I enjoyed this story and has to say that this has to be one of my favorites in the series! Cade and Holly’s book as well as Conrad’s and Neomi’s is also right up there and I must admit I am very excited to see if Thad gets a book. I know it’s too soon but you know how these things sometimes go! I will be doing a another post where I will talking about the Kresley Cole book signing as well as meeting the notorious Dacian Lothaire!

If you haven’t read this book or the series then you deserved to be hung out to dry and left for the vultures! Because it’s that good!

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Living Violet: by Jamie Reed

2012-01-03T06:00:00.000-06:00

Living Violet (The Cambion Chronicles #1)
by Jaime Reed (Goodreads Author)

He's persuasive, charming, and way too mysterious. And for Samara Marshall, her co-worker is everything she wants most--and everything she most fears. . .

Samara Marshall is determined to make the summer before her senior year the best ever. Her plan: enjoy downtime with friends and work to save up cash for her dream car. Summer romance is not on her to-do list, but uncovering the truth about her flirtatious co-worker, Caleb Baker, is. From the peculiar glow to his eyes to the unfortunate events that befall the girls who pine after him, Samara is the only one to sense danger behind his smile.

But Caleb's secrets are drawing Samara into a world where the laws of attraction are a means of survival. And as a sinister power closes in on those she loves, Samara must take a risk that will change her life forever. . .or consume it

This new series by Author Jaime Reed, will definitely have you turning the pages! I was intrigued from the beginning as this was my first IR (Interracial) YA. I was curious and wanted to see how all of this was going to unfold.
Samara (Sam) is your everyday teenager, she works at a book store she has a best friend and even though her parents are separated, she seems to function just like any other seventeen year old would.

There wasn’t anything unusual about her home life or her friends, it all mixed well with the daily goings on, complete with her best friend Mia and her boyfriend Doughie have outlandish fights.
The one thing that is off in her life is her fellow co-worker Caleb, he’s got these alarming violet eyes and every female seems to want him, but the ones he wants turn up suffering from either a freak stroke or some sort of heart attack.

I have to be honest, and say that although I finished this book in one sitting it had it’s issues for me, will I read the next book? Definitely, Reed is a colorful writer who paints an interesting canvas that kept me turning the pages. The plot of the story was interesting and different from any other YA paranormal that’s out there, if for no other reason you want to read this book for that.

There are no fallen angels, or sparkly vampires that want to drink your blood. Not even a boyfriend who’s the living dead, the characters that Reed develops are clever and quirky. There were some moments when I laughed out loud and actually snorted!

It was hard for me at first to get into Caleb, from Sam’s perspective he’s not even the least bit attractive, he’s grungy and doesn’t seem to shave much, and seemed to have an over indulgence for sweets. (There is a reason he craves sweets!) That was a complete turn off for me. But as I was reading I think that’s where Reed was trying to pull the reader, because the moment Samara get’s interested in him was the moment I was able to get into him. Caleb became this mysterious enigma that I just had to figure out, and the fact that he wasn’t a sparkly vampire, or werewolf, or fallen angel intrigued me more.

There are secrets that had to be discovered and when Samara finds out just what a Cambion is and why Caleb needs her help, the relationship blossoms from there. The friends and relationships that were put into place for Samara and Caleb along the journey made the circumstances of their situation that much more believable.

Caleb shares his body with a host, which they refer to as Capone, which I thought was weird but funny, Capone wants to literally suck the life out of those he meets and Caleb who hasn’t been paying much attention to the spirit who lives inside him, tries to placate Capone with sweets, and other items, but when he gets out of control then the woman start coming up with issues. This was a change of course for me refreshing and I enjoyed how Samara was trying to find ways to please both Caleb and Capone in order for them to live in harmony.

The story was well written, and I encourage you to pick up this book and read it, give it the chance it deserves and you will see what pulled me in. There were a couple of contradiction's in the book that I could easily overlook, but I understood where Reed was coming from to a point. Samara is a bi-racial character and her father is black and her mother was white, and Samara for all intense purposes wasn’t stuck in the middle or even bordering on the edge. But in the book there is a point where you get to see a slight weakness in her that contradicts the strong willed person you know her to be. Maybe she had a moment of weakness, or maybe it was just there for substance, to try and kind of get a message out there.

I didn’t get it.

I could see where the issue could have come up as a problem, but not once did Caleb and Samara have to deal with the issue of race, when they became involved in the relationship, and I liked that. I did enjoy when she said her step-mother Rhonda had “Naptastic” hair, that made me laugh, and I could see where that would come from, but over all Samara didn’t have to straddle the lines of both her races, she seemed to fit right in where she belonged with her friends and family.

Xee’s Corner: Zoe Archer's "Devil's Kiss"

2011-12-23T23:23:00.001-06:00

Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer

Hellraisers Book #1

Snaps to whoever designed this cover… LOVES!!!

A Paranormal Romance set in the 1700’s. You have a group of men that are so bored with their lives, the boring everyday mundane lives of Earls, Lords etc… so they call themselves the Hellraisers frequenting the gambling rooms, brothels or anything that might give them some sort excitement. The main character of this book is James Sherbourne Earl of Whitney (goes by Whit) gets his high or excitement from the risk he takes with gambling. One evening Whit and his buddies crash a Gypsy camp they learn is near by… Gypsy camps always a good source of harmless entertainment. While at the camp Whit meets Zora. It’s an instant attraction between the two of them. Whit becomes even more fascinated with Zora when he knows she is cheating him in a game cards and he just has to know how she is doing it but Zora won’t admit it… instead Zora reads Whit and it unsettles him how accurate she is.After drinks are consumed and laughs are had the Hellraisers set off to do some innocent exploring of some nearby ruins…. Zora is uneasy about the men going to ruins but she cant stop a group of drunken men set on some excitement.

While exploring the ruins the guys come across skeletal remains with a box still in the skeletons grip… so of course they open it and by doing so they release the devil… Mr. Holiday (the Devil) as he likes to be called grants each of the men with a gift of what they desire most for a small token of appreciation of course…Zora rushes off to the ruins to try and stop the men from the danger but ends up a pawn in Mr. Holliday’s game.

Zora manages to get free with the help of a ghost named Livia… Livia has a history and is convinced that Zora is the key… Zora sets off with hope and the gift given to her by Livia to save Whit.

Excerpt:

If just the feel of her skin against his fingers felt this good, how much better,how sweet and delicious would she be wrapped around him as he sank himself into her? “I want to touch you everywhere,” he rumbled “I want my tongue in your mouth. I want my cock inside of you. I want to make you come so many times, you forget your own name and know only mine.” Her breath hitched, her eyes darkened. Lush color stained the high crest of her cheeks. The tip of her tongue darted out to wet her bottom lip. She did not touch him, yet she did not push him away either. “Zora.” Her name was like incense and secrets. “Do you want to kiss me?” Magic compelled her to answer truthfully. “Yes.” She held his gaze. “I wanted to kiss you soon after I met you. Because I saw not just a handsome man, but a man with a hunger like mine. A man with a need for answers. A questing soul.”

I enjoyed the chemistry between Whit and Zora, I also liked that Zora was a strong self sufficient woman even though Whit played the macho He-Man I will protect you guy…. they made a great team.

I Give this Book

4 Out Of 5

ARC Review: Awkward by Marni Bates

2011-12-20T07:00:00.000-06:00

Mackenzie Wellesley has spent her life avoiding the spotlight. At Smith High, she's the awkward junior people only notice when they need help with homework. Until she sends a burly football player flying with her massive backpack and makes a disastrous - not to mention unwelcome - attempt at CPR. Before the day is out, the whole fiasco explodes on YouTube. And then the strangest thing happens. Suddenly, Mackenzie is an Internet sensation, with four million hits and counting. Sucked into a whirlwind of rock stars, paparazzi, and free designer clothes, she even catches the eye of the most popular guy at school. And that's when life gets really interesting...

I loved this book so much! I have to say aside from the celebrity portion and the hot guy I could totally relate to Mack (she hates that name by the way.) I really have to be honest, I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this book, and not because its from 1st P.O.V it was more like, this is just whacked! But I was wrong, completely and utterly wrong, as they say you can’t judge a book by its cover or in my case the blurb.
The plot was very well put together and I enjoyed how Bates puts the notes at the end of the story. It’s not your basic nerd meets hottest guy in school and the two hook up. No its not quite that simple.

Mackenzie tutor’s the hottest and most popular guy at school, Logan, but she only has ever had eyes for Patrick. There isn’t much of a triangle going on but there are some dynamics to the relationships.

Mack babbles, she spouts factoids, and she’s clumsy as all get out. But that’s really all it takes is one clumsy, stupid accident that gets her millions of hits on YouTube and then to top it all off, once that starts the ball doesn’t stop rolling, because one of her favorite bands makes a song about that incident, which in turns gets her the “Devil Wears Prada” designer clothes and launches her out into the universe with out so much as a net. She gets invited to the concert and her friends dress her up in her new digs, then she’s on stage! A whirlwind of just awesomeness! (Why didn’t this happen to me in high school?)

The friendships that Mackenzie has are long lasting and I was glad it wasn’t one of those, loose your old friends for the “new new” friends. Mack for the most part kept her head, and her tutoring job on her shoulders. Small but very definable things start to happen for her, and its funny to watch her stumble through life’s surprises one clumsy step at a time, creating an even bigger issue.

There wasn’t a moment in this book that I wasn’t laughing. I have to say my favorite part was a line you will see used through out the book. “Am I killing him right now” It’s a hilarious moment and the entire time I was reading that scene I was not only feeling embarrassed for Mackenzie but for myself. Why? Because I was mortified, and could equally see myself in the same situation. It was outlandish, crazy and bloody brilliant! Bates racked me in emotionally and mentally!

I finished this book in less than 6 hours I started reading at 9:30pm and finished a little before 1:00 am! I couldn’t put the book down! I tried to look away and get distracted but I was drawn back in.

The dynamics of Mack's, Jane, and Corey’s relationship made the book that much more enjoyable and believable. I was instantly transformed back to high school, in yes my GEEK days! I was scared when Mack was scared and nervous when she was. Although I have to admit I totally saw the signs with Logan and had Patrick figured out from jump!I wanted to smack her upside the head when she couldn’t see Logan liked her and I equally wanted to smack Logan for being such a guy.

There is the mean girl and her crew also called Notables and then there was Mack’s group the Invisibles. It all made sense and yes I wanted to snatch the bad girl up by her luxurious hair and yank her around for good measure but that’s what made the book so much more enjoyable! The evil character and her troupe, the guy you crushed on for years and find out he’s not so hot after all, the guy you would never have given second thought to, because you thought he was so out of your league, finally makes you swoon!

The comedy in the book was enjoyable and laugh out loud almost all of the time for me! I can’t wait for Jane’s book!

Now the rock star moment in the book was well played and the fact that the band was awesome and made Mackenzie feel normal made me have a swoon moment! I have to admit I totally saw the Tim and Corey thing, um how could you not!

There was teenage rebellion and there was sibling rivalry! I loved how Dylan was against her and then all for her way to pull the family together and her mom was so understanding. Mack didn’t live in a whole home, her parents were divorced by a debacle that she caused at a recital at a young age, and her mother never blamed her for. The family dynamics were amazing! There was struggle and purpose and Mack had her mind set on a goal, (tutoring Logan for money) so that she could get her MacBook!

In the end she walks away with not only the MacBook, but the guy too.

Totally pick this book up you don’t want to miss Mack’s adventure from Geek to sheik!

Blood of Eden: by Tami Dane ARC Review

2011-12-05T06:30:00.000-06:00

This mind-blowing new series introduces Sloan Skye, and ambitious intern at the FBI's paranormal unit, where the usual rules of crime fighting don't apply...

Sloan has a sky-high IQ, a chaotic personal life, and a dream: to work for the FBI. Her goal is within reach until an error lands her with the FBI's ugly stepchild: the new Paranormal Behavioral Analysis Unit. She'll get to profile criminals, but the pool of suspects is a little more...diverse. Yet even as Sloan tackles her first case--a string of victims, all with puncture wounds to the neck--she can't silence her inner para-skeptic.

To catch the killer she'll have to think like one. That means casting aside her doubts, and dealing with the bizarre nightmares that started with the job. But the strangeness is only beginning, as Sloan pieces together the shocking truth about a case that's more personal than she ever would have guessed

I don’t truly know where to begin with this book, but first, I would like to say that Dane is a genius! This book was clever and funny, I couldn’t stop turning the pages once I really sat down and got into this book.

Sloan Skye is bright and intelligent and its her first day at the FBI as their intern, but she soon finds out that her job at BAU was taken by her nemesis Gabe. She’s just about to give up when she’s approached for another position within the FBI in a newly formed group, the PBAU which stands for Paranormal Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Sloan’s skeptical about the new position but takes it anyway, decided some work in the FBI is better than none. She’s soon introduced into the world of Paranormal as they get their first case, she thinks she’s going to be filing papers, going on coffee runs and soon realizes she’s as much a part of the team as everyone else.

There are interesting people in her life, her roommate Katie is your regular run of the mill mad scientist always cooking up something that could be potentially dangerous to your health. There is her mother who is a diagnosed schizophrenic who likes to short circuit her apartment and always seeming to burn in a whole in to Sloan’s pockets. This unlikely group of people also teamed with the FBI’s PBAU agent who they call JT is a likely bunch of character’s anyone would be sure to enjoy.

I don’t want to ruin it for you but I must say that I was pleasantly surprised . As all of you know I am not a big fan of Urban Fantasy or the 1st person point of view, there have been some that have amazed me and this goes up there on the list. I loved the sexual tension between JT and Sloan, with the added subtle mix of tings going under Sloan’s radar with Gabe. She didn’t even realize that there was something there, and as she saw it Gabe had broken her heart all those years ago and then made it his personal decree to annoy and harass her going forward.

I have to admit I was bummed that we didn’t get to see JT and Sloan get to their happy ending with one another on a physical level, but of course the FBI has rules about interns and agents dating. But a bump on the head and a day stay in the hospital ultimately change all that when JT comes clean and tells Sloan that he think’s she’s fucking hot and always has. Sloan of course doesn’t know how to handle the things that JT makes her feel or want, but never the less things get pretty interesting between the two tension wise. I can’t wait to see how their relationship develops and I have to admit that I am secretly rooting for Gabe to put a wrench in it! Gotta love those love triangles!

There were some things I did not expect and thanks to Dane these surprises were well worth it and made the story that much more interesting. I can’t say enough how clever this book was and I can’t wait for book number two in the serious!

Dane also wrote a short in The Real Were-wives of vampire county and that story was amazing! Had nothing to do with Sloan Skye series but her writing is refreshing, funny, and again clever!

Be sure to check out this new series by Tami Dane you will not be sorry!

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Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione

2011-11-29T06:00:00.000-06:00

The signs are everywhere...disastrous world events. Evil rising up, unleashed upon the innocent. The prophecies were there...but no one listened. Until now. The time has come for those who can either usher in Doomsday...or prevent it. They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Arik Wagner, a soldier with the U.S. Army's paranormal unit, the R-XR, kissed a girl and liked it. And then he went to hell as punishment. Where he's spent weeks being tortured...and plotting revenge.

Limos, Horsewoman of the Apocalypse, isn't your average girl. She's immortal, dangerous, and her fiancé is Satan himself. In a moment of weakness, she gave in to her desire and kissed Arik, triggering her fiancé's wrath - and his claim on her. In order to save Arik, and theworld, Limos must make a dangerous pact with her recently turned evil brother, Pestilence. A deal that might just cost her her soul...and her heart.

Larissa Ione first gave you Demonica! Which produced Demon Juice! Now she brings you something better than orchweed! She brings you HORSEMEN EROTICA! YOU HEARD ME HOURSEMEN EROTICA! I SO WANT TO READ THAT BOOK!

I waited and waited and waited and waited for this book to come out and I have to be completely honest! I WAS SOOOOOOOO WORTH THE WAIT!

I can’t express enough the brilliance that is Larissa Ione. Can I just say WOW! AMAZING! FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC! Yes its that good!

I am a bit late with this review but its better late than never!

So Arik is hanging literally chilling at Ares’s party when Limos comes and searches for him, does he want the attention? UM YEAHYA! And Limos decides that sparring with Arik would be the best way at that which turns into something more.

BUT WAIT! Limos is a Horsewoman of the Apocalypse and happens to be the intended bride of Satan! (There are some big secrets behind that which deal in lies and treacherary!)
No one can touch Satan’s bride and live to tell the tale! Well Arik didn’t get that memo! So what does he do? BAM! He kisses her and then the earth begins to shake. Well Arik isn’t the wiser as to why a kiss with Limos makes the earth move. (Shrug) But when hands come and drag his ass to hell, and the last words he hears is don’t say Limos’s name, well that could put a kink in anyone’s schedule. Right? Right.

Now lets circle back to Than… Good Lord! Can I just say I can’t wait till his book comes out! Because Than is one bad… you betta shut yo mouth, type of guy. Yeah I know I took it there but how could I not? Than gets an unexpected house guest who isn‘t your typical guest. Why? Because she wants what Than would love to give her but can’t because it will break his seal… Well that’s what he thought. Make sure you pay close attention to his story in the book!(Library Scene!)

Alright back to Arik and Limos, so you gather the dude gets tortured the demons play him like a guitar trying to get him to sing Limos’s name anyway they can, but it doesn’t work and yes! He does get to escape, only to think he is still in hell!

I want to give you deets on like everything, and I know most of you have read this book, but I couldn’t not, review it! DUH! Totally travesty if I didn’t!

But I will give you my version of the story! STELLAR WORK!

I truly enjoyed this book from beginning to end! And I can’t say enough how much I enjoy Ione’s work! She amazes me time and time again and I am always surprised! Not because I don’t expect it, but because she truly pulls the story out of the page and into your life.

You, ever see the commecerial with Direct TV and your able to pause from any place in the room and the movies is so vivid and real? Well that’s what you get when you read her books. Not the pause and play in any room, but the vividness and realness of the characters. I can totally see them and watch the story unfold.

There is a lot more in the book obviously, but well read it! If you haven’t already!

Bound by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy

2011-11-28T07:00:00.000-06:00

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.

I love Guardians of Eternity Series by Alexandra Ivy, and I have to say that this book was a bit different for me. I guess its because I am a Dante and Styx fan by heart. But in all fairness Jaelyn and Ariyal’s story was packed with action non stop.

The story picks up where Ariyal has kidnapped Jaelyn and brought her to the mythical Avalon where Ariyal use to be prison and sex slave to none other than Morganna Le Fey. Being a vampire and not of fey blood Jaelyn is unable to escape, at least that’s what Ariyal thinks.

Being a Hunter is what Jaelyn does best but being captured by her mark makes her all the more angry with not only the Fey, but herself. Because they both have this under current of lust running rampant for each other. Ariyal is willing to admit where as it takes some convincing on Jaelyn’s part.

An opportunity is presented where Jaelyn is told she is now a part of destiny, from one of the oracles. She doesn’t like, nor does she want to be apart of it. All she wants to do is take Ariyal back to the commission and complete her assignment. Oh and lets not forget stop him from killing an innocent baby that is going to be the vessel for The Dark Lord.

I enjoyed the story line and the characters. We got to see Salvatore and his arrogance and of course the sexy vampire Santiago. Who I might want to mention is cavorting around the sphere with an Immortal of all people who happens to be insanely attracted to. (Gotta see how that pans out)).

As always everyone is searching for the seer who happens to be Cassandra who is off with Caine. Do those two ever get found? (Gotta read this book to find out.) I hear their stories is next in 2012.

I have to admit I enjoyed how Ivy put Jaelyn and Ariyal into a relationship, and that trust was a main issue for both even though they had this intense desire for the other. In the end they were able to depend on each other and overcome obstacles that were put in their path.

There is a lot more to this story, there are zombies, and spirits, wizards, and mages. Of course lets not forget your Sylvermysts and Weres, and Vampires OH MY! There are a whole hosts of characters and action along with some very spciy adventure to keep you turning the pages. And yes we do get to see Levet in action, as he chanes down the spirit Yannah who gives him a kiss!
Fun times for all!

Xee’s Corner: Angel Of Darkness By Cynthia Eden

2011-11-23T00:21:00.001-06:00

Let me start by saying how much I love Cynthia Eden! She’s one of my top favorite Authors. She’s created some of the BEST book boyfriends…Let me introduce you to my newest book boyfriend Keenan…

Keenan is an Angel of Death and his soul purpose is to deliver death with a single touch and claim the souls of those unlucky enough to end up on his list. Death is all Keenan has known for thousands of years… he’s never experienced any type of emotion… so when he Falls from heaven because he made a choice to claim the soul of a vampire who was not on the list…What was it about the intended victim Nicole St. James that made Keenan hesitate to claim her soul…

Now that Keenan is no longer An Angel of Death he is bombarded with all kinds of emotions all at one time and the strongest of the emotions…LUST

Nicole is a school teacher and an all around good person. One night as Nicole tries to get to church she finds the doors locked and she winds up in an alley… the wrong place and the wrong time and Nicole is brutally attacked by a vampire and as death draws near Nicole can see a figure standing there watching as she is attacked by the vampire… she begs for help from the person watching as she fights to survive… Nicole survives the attack but when she wakes to with an uncontrollable thirst and now she’s fighting to control what she has become.

Keenan has been searching for the person that he Fell for… it takes him 6 months to track down Nicole is a bar in Mexico… something is different about the woman who’s life he saved…she’s a vampire and a lot of people are trying to kill her. Keenan has to get Nicole to trust him and accept his help but Nicole doesn’t want to trust Keenan because she has been burned and used by people she thought she could trust since she woke up a vampire…

Excerpt:

What could she say? “Keenan…”

“I wanted more than that.” Seemed only fair. “Humans had more. Evan the Other had more -- and they were suppose to be the mistakes.”

Was that what she was now?

“Angels were created for a purpose. To protect. To guide. But not to feel.” His fist fell. “No sorrow. No pain. And no happiness either. Just… nothing.” He stepped towards her. “I just --wanted more,” he said again. “I didn’t even realize it at first, but with every soul, I just wanted more.” Wanting. Didn’t he realize that was a form of feeling? Maybe the other angels hadn’t felt any emotions, but he had, and they’d driven him over the edge. No, they’d driven him to fall. “With you, I decided to take more,” His fingers curled around her chin, and he tipped her head back. “Silk,” he whispered. “Smooth, soft and warm.” She realized he was talking about her skin. He lowered his head and pressed a kiss against her lips. “Just as soft here, but the taste… “His eyelashes lowered. “A little sweet, and a hint of spice.” Oh he could seduce her so easily. Had. Actually.

His knuckles slid down her neck. “And being inside you… “His lashes rose. “Pleasure.” She licked her lips and wanted his mouth again.

“I was tempted, and I fell.” His knuckles were at at her chest now, pushing against the edge of her bra.

“Humans get to feel. They get to fuck. They get anything they want.”

Not always. Sometimes, they got nightmares they didn’t want.

If you’ve read some of Cynthia’s other books you’ll notice some of her characters from the Night Watch Hunters series come into play. I love that she intertwines her Other world with this new series. Angels are the new Hotness and Cynthia has created a great new series (she is Awesome!) there is another fallen angel Sam that helps Keenan in this book and I am anxious for his story to be told.

I loved this book and

I give it 5 Out Of 5

Guest Review by Sarah “Blood Rights” By Kristen Painter

2011-11-19T05:00:00.000-06:00

I highly recommend this book. I like books where the females are not always calling out “come save me” but do something for themselves and I can’t forget the males that don’t listen and do it anyway.

Chysabelle (main character) was nothing more than a blood donor for vampires, but she finds a way to leave that kind of life style

(Have to read to find out).

On the run and trying to save her life she meets a man named Mal, and together they find a way to help her save her life, while getting close.

I would have to say the best part of the book is when Chysabelle is talking to the reader and she’s letting us know the kind of life a comarre has before they are bought by a vampire. Chysabelle talks about the weapons they train with and how they learn different ways to kill vampires and the different fighting techniques they learn.

Now if you are like me and not only love martial arts and butt kicking… but you yourself are a martial artist then you will love this book.

There are several different points in the book were Chysabelle has to fight and I would have to say the best fight Chysabelle has is when she and Mel go at it in the gym.

Excerpt:

“As her eyes opened, she shifted to fighting stance, her dominant side toward him. He mimicked her, standing loose and ready, feet planted, fingers curled in easy fists. A dubious half smile, half smirk curved his mouth. Fine. She’d remove that first. He motioned her forward with an open hand. ‘I’m not going to make the first move, so it’s up to you-’ She lunged forward, popping her right fist into his jaw. His head snapped back. She followed with…”

If you are just dying to know how the rest of the fight plays out, you’re just going to have to read the book and find out. There was a part of the book that really got to me… when one of Chysabelle’s friends dies it was so sad.

This book has unexpected twist and turns that will leave you wanting more. I can’t wait for the next books to come out and find out what is in store for Mal and Chysabelle.

5 out of 5 for this book.

Nightfall: A review by the Book Nymph

2011-11-15T09:06:00.000-06:00

Growing up with an unstable, often absent father who preached about the end of the world, Jenna never thought in her wildest nightmares that his predictions would come true. Or that he would have a plan in place to save her-one that includes the strong, stoic man who kidnaps and takes her to a remote cabin in the Pacific Northwest.
The mysterious ex-Marine named Mason owes a life-debt to Jenna's father. Skilled and steadfast, he's ready for the prophesied Change, but Jenna proves tough to convince. Until the power grid collapses and mutant dogs attack-vicious things that reek of nature gone wrong.
When five strangers appear, desperate to escape the bloodthirsty packs, Jenna defies her protector and rescues them. As technology fails and the old world falls away, Jenna changes too, forever altered by supernatural forces. To fight for their future, she and Mason must learn to trust their instinctive passion-a flame that will see them through the bitter winter, the endless nights, and the violence of a new Dark Age.
If you love the end of world kinda stuff....apocalypse and all that jazz then you will LOVE this book. It has all of that.
Jenna one day is minding her own business, going about her daily life when she is tossed in the truck of her car and whisked away. Only to find out later that the world is ending and her so called assailant is actually trying to save her life.
Mason...Jenna's assailant, is only fulfilling a promise he made. Keep Jenna safe and make sure she survives the end of the world.
Mason takes Jenna to a cabin in the woods where he shows her exactly what is going on. Now they don't struggle through the end of the world alone, they end up helping a small band of survivors. The kind of characters that added an interesting addition to the story. Not going to tell to much about them going to let you see for yourself when you read the book.
After fighting off the new evil in the world, they hear someone over the radio on the verge of going insane and knowledge that he has an abundance of supplies that they will desperately need, since the cabin was only supplied for two. So against Masons better judgement they set out to trek across the forest in search of this man and his hideout.
Along the way there were alot of on the edge of your seat moments, screaming out loud moments and a few I can't believe that happened moments.* grins* It was great.
Yes this book is technically a romance book and there was some but it did not take over the whole story. You learned about how the survivors managed to deal with their new life while Mason and Jenna found their way to each other. Could the romance have been a tiny bit.....more? Yes it could but it was still a very enjoyable book. I will definitaly be picking up the next book in this interesting new series.

The McCabe Trilogy

2011-11-10T19:13:00.001-06:00

Maya Banks is one of my favorite authors.

I fell in love with Highlanders when I read KMM’s Highlander series, so I was excited when Maya released her own series and close together at that so I didn’t have to wait too long for the next book to be released.

The McCabe Brothers…

Ewan McCabe (In Bed with a Highlander) eldest brother, warrior and Laird of the McCabe clan.

Ewan is working hard to rebuild his keep protect and provide for his clan and train his warriors everyday with the help of his brothers. While Ewan and his brothers were away there clan was attack and Ewan’s father and his wife were killed. Since that day the brothers are set on revenge. Ewan’s young son Crispen goes missing and is gone for days. Ewan sends his brothers and a few of his men out to search the lands and bring his son home and when they return with his son and a woman that Crispen tells his father… I gave her my word that you would protect her. Ewan wonders what this woman needs protection from and why she wont tell him anything… not even her name. Once Ewan finds out what the woman’s name is and why she is hiding… he thinks Mairin is the key in making his clan stronger… now he just has to convince Mairin.

Excerpt/Quotes:

“You will be silent and allow me to finish. I have doubts that you’ve ever been able to hold your silence for more than a moment in your entire lifetime,” he grumbled.

“I’ll cry if I want to. You will cease ordering me about!” He raised an eyebrow. “You dare to issue me orders?” She flushed, but at least she wasn’t crying any longer.

“You did just right, Mairin. You waited.” Confused she wrinkled her nose and asked, “What did I wait for, Laird?” He smiled then, and she saw the arrogance etched in every facet of his face. “You waited for me.”

“Because I’m quite skilled in loving,” he said “And I plan to show you.” Her eyes widened. “You do?”

“I do.”

“Because I’ve decided that an afternoon of leisure sounds extremely appealing.” Her eyes widened in astonishment. “You have?” “Mmm-hmm. I wondered if perhaps you were willing to be leisurely with me.” “ ‘Tis a sin to be slothful,” she whispered. “Aye, but what I have in mind has nothing to do with being a sloth.”

Alaric McCabe (Seduction Of a Highland Lass) middle brother and warrior and loyal to his brother.

To support his brother Ewan in rebuilding and protecting there clan Alaric agrees to marry Rionna McDonald the daughter of Laird Gregor McDonald to ally there clans by doing so increases there number of warriors and puts them one step closer in getting there revenge. On the way to McDonald land Alaric was attacked and seriously injured and ends up on the door step of Keeley McDonald. Keeley is a healer who has been banished from the McDonald clan. When Alaric shows up on her door step seriously injured and with fever she tends to the handsome warriors wounds. its so cute how they fall in love…. but what will Alaric do now that he’s promised to wed Rionna but loves Keeley.

Excerpt/Quotes:

“Sleep now warrior,” she whispered. “ ’Tis God’s truth you have a long recovery ahead of you.”

“You mustn’t leave, lass,” he murmured. “Nay, warrior. I won’t leave you.”

“I can never get enough of you. I tell myself one more time. Just once. And it’s never enough. It’ll never be enough.”

“I love you,” she whispered. “I told myself I wouldn’t make this hard,that I’d never breathe those words. But ‘tis harder for me to go without saying them to you.”

“Have not I said that you are to obey me this night?” He asked huskily. “ ‘Tis I who say the commands, Keeley. You will say naught but aye to whatever I ask.”

“Say the words, Keeley. Give back to me what I was unwilling to give you before. Marry me here and now with all to bear witness. I love you.”

Caelen McCabe (Never Love a Highlander) youngest brother and warrior and also loyal to his brother.

Since his brother had to back out of the marriage to Rionna McDonald Caelen agrees to takes his brothers place and marry Rionna so the clans can unite and become stronger. Caelen has serious trust issues with woman because he was betrayed by a woman he loved and thought loved him… that betrayal cost him his father life and the life of his brother wife. Everyone is shocked when he agrees to marry Rionna. Rionna McDonald is not your typical lass she prefers trews (pants) to a dress and would rather spend her time training with her sword. Caelen is up for a hard time taking over the McDonald clan earning there trust and respect and he must get Rionna to behave as a proper lady without falling in love in the process.

Excerpt/Quotes:

“No one touches what is mine. No one does harm to one of my own. You may not think you need my protection, but by all that’s holy, you’ll have it. You may be used to going your own way, Rionna, but that’s done with no. You and I have a responsibility to our clans.”

”I’ll not make any demands of you, Rionna. I would do nothing to frighten you. But I’ve missed the feel of you next to me and your warmth and scent on my skin. I would have that tonight if it causes you no upset.”

“You taste as sweet as you look.” “You have a wicked mouth husband.” “And to think I’ve only just begun.”

“I love you,” he said fiercely, “ ‘Tis not true that I kept a part of my heart locked away from you. You own all of it, lass. You’ve always owned it. I didn’t give it to you. You took it from the very start.”

I Loved this series…The brothers are typical men of that time… warriors, proud and protective with their do as I say woman attitude. They all fall in love with women who don’t cower or back down from them… the ladies try their patience at every turn but they learn to love the women and their ways. The books are well written there are laugh out loud moments… sexy moments that Maya does best… I’m blushing just thinking about them and at one point I was all weepy. If I had to pick a favorite it would be Alaric’s story…*dreamy sigh*

I Give all 3 Books

5 Out Of 5

The Underworld: A review by The Book Nymph

2011-11-09T09:00:00.000-06:00

The Underworld (Fallen Star #2) by Jessica Sorensen

Gemma thought her mind was gone, but she was wrong. And now she is left trying to figure out the truth to what Stephan is planning to do with her and the star, before it’s too late.

But finding out the truth is hard, especially since Gemma doesn’t know who she can trust. There may be only one person who Gemma can turn to for answers, but that means having to go to the one place no one wants to go—The Underworld.

Once again we are back to visit with Gemma and the whole gang. Alex, Laylen, Aislin and Nicholas.

Gemma is still struggling to understand her new found feelings while trying to stop Stephan and the Death Walkers from ending the world. How are they going to do that you may ask.......well by doing the only thing they can......head into the Underworld to rescue Gemma's mother. Believe me that’s not as easy as it sounds. Do they succeed? Is Gemma’s mother still alive? Is she truly dead? Hmmmm ......*taps chin*

Gemma is still struggling through the whole book trying to make sense of all these feelings she now has while trying to figure out what is actually going on and what Stephan really has planned for her.She also struggles with her new lack of trust in Alex. She feels betrayed and hurt by him. It was nice to see the chemistry between her and Alex is still there (now get your minds out of the gutter people, this is a young adult book). Alex, of course, was still his arrogant self. There were times when I wanted to slap him.

Laylen this time around was great but eventually my heart was breaking for this lovable vamp. Don't ask me why because I’m not tellin. You know the drill; you want to know you need to read the book.

Nicholas..... The arrogant Faerie/Foreseer…….ahhh what to say about him.....*grins* I think I will just let you read the book for yourselves to find out what’s going on with him

Aislin was not in this book as much as the last, she did make an appearance and you found out a few interesting things about her. *wicked grin*
I really enjoyed this book as much as the first. Ms. Sorensen did not let me down. She ended this book with another cliffhanger....making me desperate for the next book. If you enjoy books with lots of ....twists, turns and oh my gosh moments, give this book a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Reviews by Dani

2011-11-07T09:00:00.000-06:00

I admit to being pleasantly surprised by this book. After reading the first book in this series (Scandal & Seduction) I wasn't too excited to read this book. The first book left me with a slightly bad taste, but that definitely was not the case with Pride & Passion. From the first page until the last this book held me enraptured. I was unable to stop reading. This book was just so good.

I love, love, love, love the Duke of Sussex! I found it so refreshing that he was aware of his feelings toward Lucy and isn't afraid to let anyone know of them. I found that he also would say the sweetest things that would quite knock me off my feet. What girl doesn't want to be told that her man would die for you? I just found him to be so sweet and caring not only to Lucy but to his dear sister. Even though he knows Lucy doesn't exactly want to be with him, he is constantly patient with her and continues to show her why she should be with him.

As for Lucy, I had a far more difficult time warming up to her. I liked her but I just didn't love her. At times she came off a bit whiny and annoying. Her refusal to listen to Adrian and to actually see what a great man he is was infuriating at times. She just always expected the worse of him. And then I found when she does come around to him it just didn't feel natural. One moment she is hating him and the situation that they are in, and then all of a sudden all is forgiven and she is in love. It just didn't seem right. Don't get me wrong, I understand where she is coming from and why she is the way she is, it's just exasperating at times. I will say that I did like that Lucy is fiercely loyal and caring towards others. She cares about others needs regardless of their class or station in life. I just wish she would have opened her eyes toward Adrian a lot sooner.

After reading this book I can't wait to read the next story which is going to be about Alynwick. I find that his character tends to jump off the page when he's around and I'm dying to know more about him and Adrien sister Lizzy. That is a story that I am clamoring for, especially with how Pride & Passion ended.

**ARC provided by NetGalley**

RATING:

Ramblings From This Chick

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KLB Feature: Ty Langston's & Others: Indulgence Tales of the Cirque Romani

2011-11-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls…” the Master of Ceremonies echoes every night. These are the words that launch a night full of entertainment, magic, seduction, debauchery and desire.Cirque Romani was a troupe like no other, a carnival full of true mysticism, power and dark seductive secrets. It travels from town to town, performing to an audience and consisting of a cast of creatures that folklore tales weave stories about.Cirque Romani is a troupe full of magical, dark and fascinating people that choose to entrance others, rather than hide in the depths of the shadows.We introduce to you...Indulgence: Tales of The Cirque Romani.

Let the show begin...

Title: Indulgence: Tales of the Cirque Romani

Publisher: Lazy Day Publishing

Format: ebook

eISBN: 9781612580388

Available to buy at:

Amazon, B&N,

Ty LangstonWhen she’s not reading about the paranormal, Ty Langston can be found writing about it in her home in Upstate, New York. Her other works include the debut book of her fantasy series called, By Sunset: A Dragon Races Tale as well as the 1st novella in her A Foreign Affair series called Decadent Dreams.Find Ty at:

Author Info:

Liz Borino is the author of The Taylor Twins series, including the already published Expectations and What Money Can't Buy and the forthcoming Gifts of the Past. When she's not reading or writing, Liz enjoys traveling and has spent time in four countries in Europe.

Alta Hensley is the Erotic Romance Author of Traditional Love, Deep In The Heat of Texas, and the soon to be released Traditional Terms. You can find out more about Alta at her blog http://altahensley.blogspot.com or follow her on Twitter at @AltaHensley

J.M. Kelley's debut novel, Drew in Blue, is a contemporary romance available from Lazy Day Publishing. Drew in Blue was nominated for Best Contemporary of 2010 by The Romance Reviews, and is a TRR and Night Owl Reviews Top Pick.

When she’s not reading about the paranormal, Ty Langston can be found writing about it in her home in Upstate, New York. Her other works include the debut book of her fantasy series called, By Sunset: A Dragon Races Tale as well as the 1st novella in her A Foreign Affair series called Decadent Dreams.

Longtime resident of the wild Maine woods, Amy le Blanc divides her day between smutty writing, smutty research and general domestic goddess duties. When she is not chained to the desk or dishwasher she can be found tweeting as @amyleblanc71 or pretending to update her sad, neglected blog http://amyleblancwrites.blogspot.com where you will find updates and link to her current LazyDay Publishing titles including her paranormal romance SpellKeepers Book : Dark Rogue and Deep in the Heat of Texas.
George Pappas is a Los Angeles-based novelist and blogger. LazyDay Publishing released his novels of erotic fiction Monogamy Sucks in December 2010 and Dear Hef in September 2011 as e-books. Monogamy Sucks explores intriguing notions about monogamy, relationships, casual sex and the swinging lifestyle. In Dear Hef, the dark side of Internet hookups meets the Playboy cool of Hugh Hefner. Hilarity ensues as the book’s protagonist Jimmy Rausch shares his sordid tales with his hero Hef through E-male in this sexy novel of online sex and dating.

Ava Riley was born on Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Ava now resides in Central New Mexico, with her incredibly supportive husband, two children, two cats, and a very clumsy German Shepherd. Along with a very busy family, and writing, Ava attends the University of New Mexico where she is double majoring in Creative Writing and Communication/Journalism. A Lifetime to Find Love and Sacred Surrender are two books she has available from LazyDay Publishing. For more information about Ava you can visit her author website at www.avariley.webs.com or her blog site at http://avarileyromance.wordpress.com/.

Rae Spencer is the author of the erotica novellas Beyond A Proposition and For Everything. She is an eclectic recluse with a fetish for rock musicians, lilies and peanut M&M’s living with a ménage of misfit pets.

Elizabeth Thorne is thrilled to make her living from sex … writing about it, that is. In addition to her day job creating educational material about sexual health, she has published a wide variety of erotic fiction and non-fiction. Her book of BDSM erotic fairy tales The Gingerbread Dungeon is currently available from LazyDay Publishing, and you can find more of her work at WithBatedBeth.com.

A.‘Jeeper’ Wade, is an erotic romance author who has two books published by LazyDay Publishing. When not spinning tales of passion and romance, he enjoys cooking and spending time with his family. His first book Refired was recently followed up by Mise en Place, the second book in the Dreams and Desires series.

Guest Post and Giveaway Jacquelyn Frank Adam

2011-10-25T07:39:00.000-05:00

Hello you crazy reading fiends. And yes, I DO include myself in that. Though not so much reading time for myself these days, I have the heavily laden bookshelves to prove I am a permanent member of the reading-fiend fan club. But now I’m reading off my Kindle (and heavily craving a NOOK color in spite of the fact that I will have my library split in twain.) I have also recently discovered the joys of audiobooks! (The NIGHTWALKERS series is in audio at last! You can get them here and here!) Anyway, I’m happy to talk with you all.

Okay, let’s get the hawking of the wares out of the way. J

KANE a.k.a. SUPERNATURAL
KANE has arrived! August 30^th! Oh at last we get to glimpse into the past and find out…What happened that first Samhain night between Kane and Corrine? We get to be the proverbial fly on that wall and see just how things unfolded. After all, it was Samhain night, Kane and Corrine were Imprinted, and Kane was going to be driven to take his mate no matter what! No matter that she was comatose and near dead from being drained of energy. And knowing how noble the Demons are, how wholly offensive must this have been to Kane’s sensibilities?

What happened??

Well, you know what you have to do to find out. :P

ADAM
The first man. Or, ironically enough for me he’s the last man. Last Demon standing, as it were. It took three years, but the next book in the NIGHTWALKERS series is here! Releasing Oct. 25^th, 2011, ADAM: THE NIGHTWALKERS Book Six will arrive. I know, I know. It’s about time! Well, it’s the right time, really. The book was actually started right after I wrote NOAH, book five, as the dates in the story will reflect. However, at the time I was feeling pretty burned out on the NIGHTWALKER world, and the story never progressed past the first few chapters. I was in the process of being published for the first time, life was changing, and other stories were scratching at my brain begging to be free. I decided to take a little break.
Ahh. What a relief. Then I decided, you know what, I’m not going back there. Let NOAH be the end of it. I’m done. Finito! Kaput!

Enter a half a BILLION fan letters that went something like this:
PLEASE don’t let it be the end!!

What happens to Noah and Kestra? Tell me Gideon heals her and she can have a baby!

Do Damien and Syreena ever have a baby?
What about Leah and Seth? Can’t they grow up and fall in love?

Hey! Jasmine needs an HEA!
And the one most people said:

What about RUTH?? You have to kill the bitch!!

Well, I heard you! And while I don’t answer every last one of those questions, I take care of enough of them in ADAM to keep most of you all happy. I think. I hope. Well, if not, suck it up. :P I have plans for the future. Trust your author. Hehehe.

Haunted by magic, beset by evil, the Nightwalkers face
their darkest hour yet. And when they unthinkable
happens, only one legendary male has the power,
        the will, to save them: Adam....

FOR 400 YEARS HE WAS LOST TO HER,
    BUT HE IS HERS TONIGHT...

From their first tantalizing touch, Jasmine knows he is
different. What other lover could unlock her tight control,
flood Vampire senses jaded by a lifetime of decadent self
indulgence? Centuries ago, when he disappeared without a
trace, she had given up hope of ever fulfilling the promise of
incomparable passion. But here he is, against the very laws
of nature, ready to bring down their most vicious enemy,
ready to bring her blood to the boiling point....
                    If she will only let him.

I wanted to tell you that, yes, I do have plans for Tristan from the Shadowdwellers to get his HEA eventually. What form and time this takes shape in is a grey area at present, but there is an intention.
I also want to take the opportunity to give you all hugs cyber hugs and thank you SO much for your devotion to this series. That has allowed it to be translated into over five foreign languages and now the entire set is in the midst of being released in audio format by Tantor Media! (The fabulous Xe Sands does our gang of men and their ladies proud!) Anyway, I have wondrous things planned for you and this world in the future. Follow my on my website, Facebook, Twitter and blog and I’ll keep you up to date on me, my books, my life, my peeves, my cats, my kid…basically all the floatsam of my life. Oh, and on Facebook we have a neat roleplaying page you ought to join. You get to watch actors play your favorite

NIGHTWALKER characters, get to oogle the Hump Day Hunks on Wednesdays and a variety of other things as well. Oh, and the person who plays Ruth (cough) is sick and twisted and does a FABULOUS job, if I do say so myself. Hehehe.

Hugs and Kitties,
Jacki Frank

Jacquelyn lives in the Western North Carolina mountain area around Asheville with her nine male cats (no, that isn’t a typo) and about ten thousand voices in her head. Rather than take heavy meds to chase them away, (the voices, not the cats) she indulges them and brings their stories to life. She’s lived in many places and worked many jobs, which she says makes her ‘colorful, not inconstant.’ She is always rescuing one stray or another, be they animal or human, and thinks the invention of electronic reading devices could only be improved if they could just manage to make them smell like ink and paper. A self-admitted techno-geek, she loves all kinds of gadgetry.

She believes every romance should have a happily ever after.
You can often find her on Facebook. Join her fan page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacquelyn-Frank/371620872548 or visit her website at www.jacquelynfrank.com. There you will find a blog, notices of upcoming book releases and personal appearances, an FAQ (frequently asked questions), and ways to follow her on Twitter. Email her personally at jackifrankwrites@gmail.com or snail mail her at P.O. Box 2164 Skyland, NC 28776.

Giveaway of V.C Andrew’s Cloudburst Book #2 in Storms Series

2011-10-24T06:00:00.000-05:00

The follow-up to Family Storms from New York Times bestselling author V.C. Andrews features high school senior Sasha Porter in search of her sister—but instead she learns secrets that could tear her family apart.

Sasha is a popular senior in high school, with excellent grades and no more secrets to hide. She finds herself more and more interested in one boy, Duane Banks, who stands out not because he flaunts his good looks and his achievements at the school like so many, but because he is shy and somewhat withdrawn.

When auditions for the new school play begin, she and Duane both get parts and with the rehearsals, Duane seems to be coming out of his shell, permitting himself to hope and succeed at something. Sasha and Duane become a couple, and their relationships continues to grow.

When the play opens, Sasha’s foster parents attend, but neither of Duane’s parents show up. Duane goes into a depression, and he begins to ignore not only his schoolwork, but also his appearance. She tries to warn his mother to be more concerned, but she resents Sasha’s inserting herself into their private lives and does nothing. Meanwhile, things take a bizarre turn at home for Sasha and then a sudden tragedy makes her wonder whether there’s anybody she can truly trust.

Paperback, 432 pages
Expected publication: October 25th 2011
ISBN13
9781439155035
primary language
English
series
Storms #2

Reviews by Dani:Lord and Lady Spy

2011-10-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Lord Adrian and Lady Bridget Smythe have the picture perfect high society marriage. Little does the ton know that each is one of England's most preeminent spies- with their secret identities guarded even from each other. But what are secret agents to do when the spying game is over and they suddenly discover a whole new spark in each other?

I can't even begin to formulate into words how much I loved this book. This is definitely hands-down my favorite historical that I've read this year. I just couldn't put this book down. From page one to the last page, it's packed with action, romance, and lots of steamy smex scenes.
I experienced so many different emotions reading this book. Not only did it get me all hot and bothered, but it also brought tears to my eyes more than once. It isn't just a book about a husband and wife that are secret spies and working together. No, it's also a tale of said husband and wife coming together to learn how to trust and love one another. We are also shown the heartache and pain that both have faced during the last few years together, but we also see them overcome their pain and grief and become a together unit.
I enjoyed both Lord Adrian and Lady Bridget Smythe. Both are such strong and independent characters that are simply trying to figure out a way to balance their homes lives with the secret lives they've been living. Neither was aware that the other was working as spy, even though they both were working for the same Barbican Group. When both are let go because the war has ended and they aren't needed, neither really knows what to do with themselves. Both are bored with the life of domesticity and hunger for the adventure and intrigue that being a spy provides. Adrian and Bridget try everything they can to be welcomed back into the Barbican Group. When they are offered a case with the outcome of only one of them being chosen to return to the Barbican Group, they both find it difficult to trust the other. On top of trying to work together on the case, they are also trying to make things better in their marriage. Both are attracted to the other and definitely care for one another, but there is just so much pain and heartache that they are trying to work through.
My favorite part of this book is when Adrian and Bridget are discussing past cases they've worked on and the injuries they sustained over their spy career. I also enjoyed watching them come together. There were so many sparks and chemistry with these two that their scenes together felt as if they jumped off the page. I enjoyed watching these two bring down their walls and learn to trust and truly care for the other. To be honest, I was disappointed to finish this book. I was so invested in this couple and their lives, that I just wanted the book to keep on going. These two were just so electric together.
Honestly though, I am in love with this book and I will shout it from the rooftops if I have to. Everyone should definitely pick up this book. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
RATING:

Ramblings From This Chick

The Book Nymph Reviews: Primal Law by J.D Tyler

2011-10-18T09:00:00.000-05:00

Meet the Alpha Pack, a top-secret military team of wolf-shifters

fighting the most dangerous predators in the world, human and

nonhuman. After a massacre leaves Jaxon Law crippled, he must

relearn how to fight-and battle the anger and guilt threatening to

overwhelm him. But when Jax rescues a beautiful woman who

awakens his primal instincts, he is unprepared for the dangers that

lie ahead. Soon he must decide if the deep connection he feels with

Kira is worth defying the ultimate shifter law...

Meet the Alpha Pack, a top-secret military team of wolf-shifters fighting the most dangerous predators in the world, human and nonhuman. After a massacre leaves Jaxon Law crippled, he must relearn how to fight-and battle the anger and guilt threatening to overwhelm him. But when Jax rescues a beautiful woman who awakens his primal instincts, he is unprepared for the dangers that lie ahead. Soon he must decide if the deep connection he feels with Kira is worth defying the ultimate shifter law...
I recently had some free time to do a bit of reading ( a week long power outage will do that for you) So I decided to give this book a try. I mean it has everything a girl could love. Sexy shape-shifters, action, adventure, romance and did I mention the sexy shape-shifters? * wicked grin*
Jax is your average military hero...ok not so average, he happens to also be a wolf shape-shifter.*sighs happily* anyway, Six months ago Jax and his team were ambushed and he was badly injured and the rest of his team killed. He was betrayed by someone close to him so that kind of messed him up.
Fast forward six months and Jax is heading out for a little down time . He has mostly recovered but still has the occasional issues. But before he has a chance to enjoy himself he stumbles upon a woman who is in need of his help
Kira Locke, she is a woman on the run. She stole some things from her former place of employment and they are after her to retrieve them and well.......kill her in the process. When they have her cornered and she sees her life flash before her eyes, who comes to her rescue? A black wolf of course.
Jax takes out Kira's would be assassins and finds himself drawn to this woman. Kira watches as her knight in shining wolf takes out these men. Then she is unable to believe her eyes when that very same wolf turns into a very sexy and very naked man.
Jax and his new team takes Kira back to their compound ( Yes they are a military operation of supernatural’s out to save the world from evil) They end up asking Kira to join their cause and take on a job with them. She agrees and they try to figure out how to take down her former employer who as it turns out is doing some not so nice stuff to unwilling people. In the process of all this Kira and Jax try to understand their attraction to each other. Yeah like that goes smoothly *snorts*
Besides Shape-shifters, it has a lot of other fascinating characters....such as Blue ,Ok his name isn’t really Blue its a nick name that some of the team gave him, His name is really Sariel who is a Fae prince. Then there is Kalen.....he is a Goth looking Sorcerer. Nick, who is the Alpha team leader. And finally there is Chup who is a cute cuddly....fur ball. Oh yeah he also likes to bite if you scare him. The story itself was very enjoyable. It is the first book in the series so of course
you have a lot of the "getting to know" the characters but it is definitely worth the read.

I give this a 4 out of 5

Review by Dawn: Crave

2011-10-16T12:29:00.000-05:00

Let the bloody games begin...
As a vampire, Deirdre Griffin has roamed the world satisfying the exquisite, ecstatic craving for blood that is her life force. And at last, her lover has joined her, hungry for his transformation, prepared to feed with her for eternity. Yet, for the first time, Deirdre feels fear...
From the farthest corners of the globe to the underworld of Manhattan, enemies are closing in. For a rogue vampire is on the loose. And he isn’t just killing humans. Now, the hunters are the prey.
But someone else is coming for Deirdre—someone she cannot possibly defend herself against. Blood of her blood, flesh of her flesh—and craving the tangy, acrid, deadly smell of vengeance...

Crave, by Karen E. Taylor, is a minute by minute adventure which holds the reader’s attention until the very end. YOU CANNOT predict next move of the characters—there is always a “twist”. The narrator (Dierdre) keeps the reader engaged, offering just enough information to whet the appetite. With a “colorful” cast of characters—the fine, handsome, ex-cop Mitch, the arrogant, commanding Victor, and all of the members of the secret Vampire society--the Cadre, you will NOT want to put this book down. Even I, a self-proclaimed, anti-Vampire prude, was so mesmerized by the story line and character development that I continued to come back for MORE! There were a few places where I was jolted and maybe a bit disappointed by the outcome like Dierdre’s and Mitch’s intermisting/fusing and the interaction between Dr. Sam and Dierdre… but perhaps that is because I am a bit of a cynic and “anti-love” prude (LOL).
Overall, I would highly recommend this book to Vampire/Romance fanatics and prudes alike. Even if you do not buy into the whole Vampire Underworld theme, you have to admit, with Ms. Taylor’s use of transitioning, allusion, and flashbacks, this makes for a very compelling and riveting story.

Breakfast at the Ludus

2011-10-16T10:04:00.001-05:00

This morning the boys are making me French Toast with fruit and whipped cream. It was a very hard lesson to learn for them as they were not use to doing womanly duties. As they called it. But we pushed on and got through it just fine.

Lets take a look at some of the things the men have gotten into. I warn you now it’s a bit bloody, but good fun!

Lets also take a look at some of the other items in the Ludus as well.

What did you eat for breakfast this morning?

Guest Post by the amazing Sylvain Reynard

2011-10-15T12:24:00.001-05:00

Thank you so much to Sylvain for taking time out to do this for me! I know you have a book to complete we are all waiting as patiently as possible!

When I think of Professor Emerson this is what I see:

Dark, Sinfully erotic in that “I just got my way and there is nothing you can do about it” look.

"Oxford Gladiator" by Professor Gabriel O. Emerson, Associate Professor of Italian Studies, University of Toronto.

I am not a man who makes decisions lightly. But when I want something, I pursue it relentlessly. If a woman catches my eye, I won’t rest until we’ve managed to press our bodies together and she’s panting my name. And I never back down from a challenge. (( GOODNESS PURSUE ME PROFFESSOR))
After I graduated from Princeton, I went to Magdalen College, Oxford, where I studied Dante and Virgil.

(This illustration is of Virgil and Dante in the Circle of the Wrathful by Gustave Doré. Virgil is the figure in the centre; Dante is clutching his arm.)
My interest in these two poets led quite naturally to an interest in the customs of ancient Rome, especially the lives of the gladiators.

("Pollice Verso" by Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1872).

Gladiatorial contests straddled the space between public entertainment and religious sacrifice. On the one hand, Romans enjoyed the spectacle staged combat provided. On the other, the contests provided plenty of bloodshed and death to feed the hunger of the city gods. One could view the loser in such a match as providing a human sacrifice to the gods of Rome.

My interest in gladiators took a somewhat unexpected turn one evening when I was accosted by a group of loud, drunken Christ Churchstudents. I was walking from the Bodleian Library to my room at Magdalen, carrying a book on gladiators, when I bumped into someone. He pushed me, cursing loudly. I called him a Neanderthal and shoved him back.

Catching sight of the book I was carrying, the Neanderthal, (who I will now call “Brutus”), challenged me to fight him like a gladiator. I was shocked that such a behemoth was literate, let alone able to string together a complete sentence.

I told him to name the time and place.

That’s how I found myself on the meadow of Christ Church College just after dawn, holding a sword that Brutus and his friends had conveniently “borrowed” from one of the suits of armour owned by the college. They’d also borrowed a couple of breastplates and two shields. I fastened the breastplate to my chest but spurned the shield. The broadsword weighed at least a kilo and I would need both hands to wield it properly.

Brutus was a mountain of a man, tall and wide. He was easily a head taller than my own six feet, two inches and outweighed me by about a hundred pounds. He also had an overabundance of facial and body hair, which gave him a bear like appearance. He looked like someone who could have worn fought with the Germanic tribes against the Romans, centuries earlier.

As we prepared to do battle, a rag tag group of students gathered. I was the only sober one among them until a theology student was untimely ripped from his bed and told that he would act as referee. (Poor chap)

“Right,” he said, wiping the sleep from his eyes. “The warrior who draws first blood wins. Shake hands, gentlemen.”

Brutus crushed my hand with his meaty paw, fixing me with a severe eye. He winked before shoving me backward.

I swore an oath as I stumbled, struggling to regain my footing. With an incoherent cry, he rushed me, swinging his sword at my head. I dodged, then pivoted behind him and struck his kidney with the flat of my sword.

With a roar, he grabbed his back, flailing wildly. I bobbed once again, plowing my foot into his knee.
He threw an elbow, which glanced off my jaw. I ran my tongue over my teeth to make sure they were all intact before spitting out blood.

Brutus grinned treacherously, raising his sword. The blade whistled through the air before the clash of metal against metal rang in my ears. The impact of our swords jarred my arm all the way to my shoulder. I could feel my entire body shudder, rattling my teeth.

I withdrew and swiped at his midsection, scraping across his breastplate. But I was wildly off balance. He swung at my side, striking the place where the breastplate ended, and I fell to my knees. I curled inward in pain.

Brutus stood over me, slightly winded, before lifting his sword.

“Et tu, Brute?” I whispered, before tackling his knees.

The giant fell like a great oak tree, cut down in his prime. I stumbled to my feet, clutching my sword.
As the last pinks and greys of dawn gave way to a pale blue sky, I pressed a knee to his chest and with the tip of my sword drew blood just beneath his left ear.

Breathing heavily and sweating profusely, I removed my breastplate, stabbing my sword into the dewy grass. My opponent groaned and pressed a hand to his neck.

The crowd was silent. They stood aside as I passed through them, walking the slow steps of the victorious but battered warrior.

“Who was that?” Someone asked, pointing at me.

I turned around. “Gabriel Emerson, president of the fencing club.”

Please be sure to check out this fabulous Author Sylvain Reynard
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Amazon Gift Card 10$ Giveaway 2012 Spartacus Calendar

2011-10-15T12:07:00.000-05:00

And OMG Wait till you see what else I have for you besides Amazon Gift Card.

DUH! Spartacus 2012 Calendar with the very sexy Andy Whitfield on the Front… Andy you will be missed!

Epic Fantasy Pack: Iron Elves Trilogy

2011-10-15T11:50:00.000-05:00

Gallery Books is hosting this fantastic Giveaway for the blog!

You don’t want to miss this Epic Tale of Elves in battle! Think J.R.R Tolkein and Bernard Cornwell! And you have hit the mark!

All three books will be given to one lucky winner as part of my Blogoversary!

The first book in a stunning debut series, A Darkness Forged in Fire introduces an unforgiving world of musket and cannon, bow and arrow, magic, diplomacy, and oaths---each wielding terrible power in an Empire teetering on the brink of war.

"They might be doomed, damned, and buggered for all eternity, but that didn't mean they couldn't sparkle like a diamond in the sun and grin like a skull in the moonlight on their way to oblivion."
Musket and cannon, bow and arrow, and magic and diplomacy vie for supremacy once again in this second epic fantasy adventure from acclaimed author Chris Evans. As the human-dominated Calahrian Empire struggles to maintain its hold on power in the face of armed rebellion from within, the Iron Elves' perilous quest to defeat the power-hungry elf witch, the Shadow Monarch, takes on greater urgency.
The Iron Elves, shunned by their own people for bearing the mark of the Shadow Monarch, and desperately wanting to forever erase this shame, became legendary for their prowess on the battlefield as the Calahrian Imperial Army's elite shock troops. But when their commanding officer, Konowa Swift Dragon, murdered the Viceroy of Elfkyna, he was exiled, and these brave elves were banished to a remote desert outpost, doomed and leaderless, their honor in tatters.
Recalled to duty to reform his regiment from the dregs of the Imperial Army, Konowa thwarted the plans of the Shadow Monarch at the Battle of Luuguth Jor -- ensuring that the fabled Red Star, a source of great natural energy, did not fall into Her hands. Now Konowa must cross storm-tossed seas to seek out the lost elves and the prophesied return of another Star somewhere in a desert wasteland roiling with mysterious power, infernos of swirling magic, and legends brought back to life in new and terrible ways. And the fate of every living creature will come to depend on a small band of ragged and desperate soldiers, whose very loyalty to the Empire they have sworn to serve is no longer certain. When death is but a temporary condition, a terrifying question arises: who is the true ally -- and fearsome enemy -- in a growing conflict that threatens all?

In the bestselling traditions of Terry Brooks, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Bernard Cornwell comes the third novel in the acclaimed epic fantasy series following The Light of Burning Shadows.
Musket and cannon, bow and arrow, and magic and diplomacy vie for supremacy once again in this all-new epic adventure from acclaimed author Chris Evans. As the human-dominated Calahrian Empire struggles to maintain its hold on power in the face of armed rebellion from within, the Iron Elves’ perilous quest to defeat the power-hungry elf witch, the Shadow Monarch, now takes on greater urgency....
Packed with wit, high adventure, and political intrigue, Ashes of Black Frost will hook readers on this bold and exciting series.

Now for my Game of Thrones mumbo jumbo talk!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE GAME OF THRONES and Did I mention I am going to give away the box set? No? Well I am but in order to receive Game of Thrones another EPIC Fantasy you will need to enter into the Contest because this is a packaged Deal!

WINTER IS COMING!

Blogoversary Giveaway: HUSH (LUSH) R&R Relax and Read

2011-10-15T11:23:00.000-05:00

I am a bit behind so I am playing Catch up computer was down…
Any who… Here is the Gift that should have went up last week!
Here we have R&R Relax and Read….

I just made that up when I decided to do this giveaway…. That’s right we have a rest and read package which consists of LUSH products you see here and a book of your choice.

Follow the rules to see what you need to do in order to win… Oh and be on the Look out for Wicked Lil Pixie… She personally told me she’d cut a bitch before she let them win this!

Brunch at the Ludus.

2011-10-09T11:25:00.001-05:00

Today the Gladiators have requested that we do something a bit different. Instead of breakfast they wanted us all to watch an exhibition. Who am I to deny these fine specimens their requests? So lets take a look at what the men are doing. There will be a bonus question at the end that directly relates to points for the Kindle Fire… So stay tuned for that.

Now welcome to Gladiator Camp. Enjoy!

*** Bonus Question ***

How many hours of day was Gladiator Camp?
Be sure to enter your answer here for extra bonus points towards the Kindle Fire Here:

Voodoo Dues

2011-10-07T22:31:00.000-05:00

From the beginning of Figg’s employment, there is something not quite right about the bar. There are few customers, a parade of neighborhood psychics and pentacle adorned visitors, all coming to hold court with her enigmatic boss. Figg is not sure what is going on, but she is determined to find out!
When the local voodoo queen shows up, and the next morning her grandson ends up dead outside the bar things get interesting.

Figg pesters Lian into telling her the truth about his former life, and is thrust into a world where the things that go bump in the night are real. There’s a murder to solve, zombies to lay to rest and a villain that neither of them saw coming.

This was sent to me for review by the author.

You can find Stephany on:

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Stephany Simmons's Blog

Excerpt:

“This isn’t a game Miss Figg,” he said.
“At least we agree on that,” I told him.
Before I could finish speaking, a chorus of screams broke out and it sounded like the WWE right outside the door. Someone was yelling
“Officer down” by the time Lian and I got into the main room. An embarrassing number of officers struggled to hold the blonde zombie down. To be
as small as she was, she put up one hell of a fight.
“Hold her down!” I told the cops, running into the open break room door. I tore through the cabinets, finding a half-full container of salt.
“Open her mouth,” I said. No one wanted to touch her any more than was necessary. I couldn't say I blamed them. She smelled like a dead
animal on the side of a Texas highway. Lian squeezed into the group and helped me open her mouth enough to pour the salt in. “Tape,” I told Lian.
He got a roll of scotch tape off of the nearest desk and wrapped it around her head, sealing her mouth with the salt in it.
The zombie jerked and writhed around on the floor like she was seizing. Then she was still. No crying like before in the cemetery. Just blank
eyed, emotionless, still. When the police let her go, she sat up.
“What now?” Childs asked.
“She's supposed to go back to her grave,” Lian said.
“Let's put her in the car if we can and take her back to the cemetery,” I said. Just guessing at that point.
“Okay,” Childs said. I knew the expression on his face. Not too long ago, I’d had the same feeling. It was the realization that the things you’d
been taught only live in nightmares are real.

I enjoyed this novella it was a quick read that held my interest.
You have zombies, voodoo practicing, voodoo priestess and witches just to name a few. I enjoyed the snappy comebacks and witty banter between the characters.
The main characters Figg and Lian come together when Lian hires Figg to work in his bar. Lian is an Anthropologist and has been on a mission to study and learn about every supernatural being there is.
Lian has survived an attack by a wolf shifter and since his attack he’s kinda kept himself isolated but having Figg around is helping him come out of his shell and feel normal again, plus there’s an attraction between the two that comes into play.
Figg is curious and determined to figure about what exactly is going on with her odd and secretive boss who owns a bar with the occasional customer. Figg is a girly girl loves her fashion and her shoes. You wouldn’t expect her to know how to handle herself or a gun but when things start happening she jumps into action.

There is also a Voodoo Dues Companion which contains the detailed sex scene between Lian and Figg which I purchased for .99 cents.. well spent!

You can purchase Voodoo Dues and the Companion at Amazon

I look forward to reading more from Stephany and definitely the next book in this series which is titled

Vampire Blues

I’m giving Voodoo Dues
4 Out of 5

Guest Post & Giveaway by Larissa Ione

2011-10-05T21:38:00.000-05:00

You guys all know how much I adore Larissa Ione and her books! Well Larissa was gracious enough to take time out of her editing/writing schedule to tell you what the horsemen were up to during the time of Gladiators!
HOLLA!

Hi everyone, and happy blogiversary to Tigris! Tigris hasbeen one of my biggest supporters, and she's generous beyond belief, so I'mthrilled to be here!

So she asked me if any of my characters have memories of theRoman Empire. Now, my Demonica characters, not really, since for the most part,they're only 100 years old or so. But my Horsemen? Yep, they remember. And theyhave very different perspectives.

Ares, being a warrior, remembers their military skill andmight. He remembers their tactics, and while he never liked the Romans, hecould appreciate their power and rule.

Reseph remembers their excess. Being a party-boy, heindulged often and well. Give him a celebration of any kind that involvesalcohol, beautiful women, orgies, and maybe a fight or two, and he's there. Theglory days of Rome bring fond memories for him!

Thanatos pretty much despised the Roman empire. Than grew upin Great Britain, as a member of an early pre-Druidic tribe. After he wascursed as a Horseman, he watched history unfold, and with it came the Romans toGreat Britain, and he wasn't fond of the way they treated his people. Andbecause he's drawn to scenes of death, the bloodthirsty gladiatorial battlesmade him a bit crazy.

Limos remembers all the demons. Rome was infested. Yep,little-known fact. At that time, Limos was still...well, I can't say, becauseit's a spoiler for her book, but just consider the fact that Limos was raisedin Sheoul, so it took a while for her demon side to calm down after she cametopside and was cursed as a Horseman. She actually had fun in Rome...

Okay, so that's the Horsemen perspective on ancient Rome!Hmmm...might need to write a flashback scene set there someday! :)

Happy blogiversary again, Tigris! You rock

Okay Time for give away thanks to the wonderful Larissa I have two not one but two signed copies of her famous horseman... We have Eternal Rider and Immortal Rider up for grabs! Along with a Demon Ducky and Limos Lip Balm and Tropical Spray!

Be sure to look for this awesome giveaway on two other blogs!

They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.

Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can't-or won't-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara's life.

Sexy, powerful, and immortal, Limos is on a crash course with destiny. She’s been marked as Satan’s bride and her jealous fiancé wants her all to himself. The only way this Horseman can keep herself—and everyone else—safe is to keep her distance. But not even Limos can save herself from the secrets she’s kept . . . or resist the seductive allure of one very brave human.

Arik Wagner knows the saying “love hurts” better than most, yet he never thought stealing a kiss from Limos would land him in Hell. Literally. It takes all his military training to survive the demon torture, but once he’s topside, Arik realizes that the agony has just begun. With the Apocalypse looming and Satan demanding his bride, will Arik and Limos surrender to the desire smoldering between them? Or will giving in to their passion unleash hell on earth

Why did I do the above in Orange? ((BONUS QUESTION))
Don't forget to enter the Kindle Fire Giveaway as well you can do so here if you haven't already or you can log your bonus points!
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Guest Post & Giveaway of Just Gotta Say by Laura Kaye

2011-10-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

With the Blog Anniversary under way the last couple of days lets change things up a bit… With Author Laura Kaye and her new book Just Gotta Say an Erotic Novel!
Bring on the hot and sexy men!

Callie Davis stumbles upon two of her three male roommates in a surprising, molten-hot midnight tryst and discovers a side of herself she never knew existed. Desire to play with them grips her, and she can’t stop fantasizing about having multiple men, particularly her three long-time best friends.
Callie is thrilled when a guys’ night out gives her the perfect opportunity to recreate her fantasy, with the help of a threesome porn video and a bag of sex toys. That is, until Lucas, Jack and Noah return early and catch her in the act. More than anything, the guys want to make her fantasy come true. But Callie has a secret, and she can’t help wondering if being with all three men will risk the future she’s always wanted with one of them.
As three strong sets of hands caress and undress her, Callie surrenders to desire, because sometimes you just gotta say...yes

Laura, tell us a little bit about yourself?

I’d be glad to! But, first, let me say a big thank you for hosting me at your place! I write paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance and have four books releasing in 2011—one of which just released last Friday (Just Gotta Say)! I’m also a wife, mom of two young girls, historian, and Marylander.

What was the first story you remember writing?

I’m not sure how old I was, but I’d guess between ten and twelve. I wrote a paranormal retelling of The Secret Garden. The girl sneaks into the secret garden, and finds a ghost boy there who can take her to different worlds. In my mind’s eye, I can still see the notebook I handwrote the story in. What I wouldn’t give to know whatever happened to that!

Favorite author? Genre? Movie?

Favorite genre is easy – paranormal romance. Really, all things supernatural and paranormal. I grew up on Anne Rice and Stephen King, and more recent years have become a huge fan girl of J.R. Ward and, to be more precise, her Black Dagger Brotherhood. Zomg. Don’t even get me started!

Favorite movie is harder for me. I love so many. I’ve always been a really big fan of Dead Poet’s Society, though, I think because it came out in that moment when I was coming of age and finding myself and what I stood for. So it made an impact on me, despite seeing many other movies I’ve loved.

How do you come up with your stories?

This is a hard question for me, because I almost never feel like I “come up” with stories. Instead I feel like them come to me, through me. One minute the idea’s there, in my mind, when the previous minute I’d never thought of it before. Usually, characters talk to me first—almost always the hero (although, interestingly, not in Just Gotta Say—I guess since it really is Callie’s story, it makes sense that she came to me first). But, in general I feel like characters come to me, start to tell me who they are and what their story is, and then the whole thing just spreads out before me. There are things that help inspire these moments, though. Occasionally a phrase will strike me as really cool for a title, and that will invite a character in. Song lyrics will often catch my attention, and the next thing I know a character is telling me what that lyric means to him.

Describe the perfect Alpha Male?

What I most love about Alpha Males is how they’ll do anything for the woman they love and her safety, happiness, and pleasure is their greatest mission in life. The idea that a big, tough, hard man can have that one soft spot, that one vulnerability, it’s just very romantic and sexy to me. My favorite all-time fictional hero is J.R. Ward’s Zsadist. (And, geez, when he talks to me on Twitter I just about die! Talk about the power of a good book!)

Tell us about your current book?
Just Gotta Say is my debut erotic romance. It’s a friends-to-lovers story and a contemporary ménage a quatres – yep, that means foursome! *winks*

Here’s the blurb:

Callie Davis stumbles upon two of her three male roommates in a surprising, molten-hot midnight tryst and discovers a side of herself she never knew existed. Desire to play with them grips her, and she can’t stop fantasizing about having multiple men, particularly her three long-time best friends.
Callie is thrilled when a guys’ night out gives her the perfect opportunity to recreate her fantasy, with the help of a threesome porn video and a bag of sex toys. That is, until Lucas, Jack and Noah return early and catch her in the act. More than anything, the guys want to make her fantasy come true. But Callie has a secret, and she can’t help wondering if being with all three men will risk the future she’s always wanted with one of them.
As three strong sets of hands caress and undress her, Callie surrenders to desire, because sometimes you just gotta say...yes.

What character gave you the most challenges?

LOL Well, all four of these guys were pretty cooperative in this story. But, if I had to pick one, it would be Lucas Branson. He’s the male character with the most to lose in this story, and so getting his emotional reactions and motivations/goals just right took some work. I’ll let y’all be the judge of whether I succeeded!

What are you working on now?

Right now I’m writing the second book in my Hearts of the Anemoi series. The Anemoi were directional wind gods (N, S, E, W) the Greeks associated with the seasons. The first book in the series, North of Need, releases 11/1. The one I’m writing now, West of Want, comes out next March.

If you could write anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

If I could write any time I wanted, I wouldn’t have to go anywhere special to be supremely happy getting to do that. However, I’ll play along – of all the places to which I’ve traveled so far, London is by far my favorite. I’d love to live there some day. The city is so walkable, rich with history, filled with live theater (which I love). I can’t get enough of London.

In 140 Characters (Twitter Style), tell us about your book?

In #JustGottaSay, a friends2lovers ménage romance, a woman lives out her fantasy & hopes it brings her 2gether w/the man she's always wanted

What advice do you have for aspiring authors?

I definitely do! First, write, write, and keep writing. You can’t revise what you haven’t written, and you can’t submit what you haven’t written. Second, treat your writing as a profession, which means in particular joining the relevant professional associations related to your genre. Third, don’t lose writing momentum after finishing your first book. Move onto your next project so you have something else to offer if an agent or editor asks what else you have. Fourth, find and use critique partners—and make sure they’re other professionally oriented writers, and not just friends and family. And, fifth, know the rules and norms for your genre—because it’s harder for new writers to get away with flouting the norms regarding word length, point of view, plot, etc., so why put another potential obstacle in your way?

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WANT TO WIN JUST GOTTA SAY? The Just Gotta Blog Tour started on 9/26 and runs through 10/12. See my blog post that lists all the dates and stop! A giveaway everyday!

About Laura:

A multi-published author of paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance, Laura Kaye’s hot, heartfelt stories are all about the universal desire for a place to belong. Laura is the author of the bestselling and award-nominated contemporary romance HEARTS IN DARKNESS and the bestselling and award-nominated paranormal romance FOREVER FREED. JUST GOTTA SAY is Laura’s third published book and debut erotic romance. Her fourth book, contemporary fantasy romance NORTH OF NEED, is the first in a 4-book series and releases November 1. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
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The Real Werewives of Vampire County

2011-10-04T04:41:00.000-05:00

Drama. Scandal. Secrets. And a whole lot of supernatural goings-on.

I'm Pureblood Were, And Proud Of It. . .
"Where Darkness Lives" by Alexandra Ivy

No one's more surprised than Sophia when she's struck by an unfamiliar maternal urge to move near her daughters. But instead of being greeted by a welcome committee, she's targeted by kidnappers. . .and saddled with a gorgeous bodyguard on a mission to protect—and seduce. . .

I'm A Tomboy At Heart, But I Want A Man Who Makes Me Feel Like A Real Woman. . .
"Murder on Mysteria Lane" by Angie Fox

When a werewolf trophy wife is found dead in Vampire County, Heather McPhee goes undercover to investigate. Heather's never been a mascara-and-manicures sort of girl, but she's willing to learn. Especially with sexy vampire detective Lucien Mead posing as her husband. . .

Who's Afraid Of The Big, Bad Werewolves? Not Me, That's For Sure. . .
"What's Yours is Mine" by Jess Haines

Still Waters is like many other exclusive gated communities—except that it's home to one of the largest werewolf packs in the state. But Tiffany Winters isn't frightened of her big, bad new neighbors. In fact, she intends to take her place among the pack. . .

This Is A Town Full Of Secrets. And I Intend To Uncover All Of Them. . .
"Werewolves in Chic Clothing" by Tami Dane
Ever since Christine Price moved in with her fiancé, Jonathan, and his twelve year-old son, she's worked hard to fit in with a cadre of local women whose lives seem picture-perfect. Except no one in Jon's upscale neighborhood is quite who they appear to be. Least of all Jon. . .

I requested this book for review. I met Jess Haines at AAD Philly and she kept talking about this book that she wrote with Alexandra Ivy, Angie Fox, and Tami Dane. The title alone grabbed me! All I saw was DRAMA in the paranormal community! ((HOLLA))

In the first story we meet Sophia… Queen Bitch of the Weres… In Where Darkness Lives Someone is stalking her and when she hires Miami body guard… Luc she is not sure what to think… He’s a distraction to herself and her wolf.. Everyone in the neighborhood could have it out for Sophia.. There is a Nymph and her Cur then the vampire down the block.. Who knows who is trying to kill her… Then again it could be Luc with his killer body and eggs rancheros…. I enjoyed the chemistry between Luc and Sophia and when the sparks fly oh do they fly! Bodyguards can be very protective of your body, but in devilishly good ways!

In the story Murder on Mysteria Lane Holy chit batman but the Vampire Detective Lucien Mead was hot! And Heather and her tomboyish ways… Its was literally like the movie Miss Congeniality with Sandra Bullock only this chick was a were.. and well she was no walk in the park… The women of Mysteria lane know there is something strange about Heahter… but the one thing all the women have in common is they are all married to Vampires, and they are all weres of different classes. There is a Tiger, Vulture, and Omega Were. The story itself was great. There was a lot of mystery.. I couldn’t figure out who the bad guy was. There were many suspects and major players in the game, but I still was amazed by the turn of events and the reason for the murder of one of the werewives. Definitely want to read this story! It was one of my favorites!

In Werewolves in Chic Clothing… This was a great murder mystery possible suicide and all the clues lead you down a trail of who done it… Was it Jonathan in the kitchen with the fishing wire? Or perhaps it was the neighbor next door with the screaming children with a lead pipe? My second favorite story in this anthology! Christine just moved in with her new fiancé Jonathan and his son. On her first day she gets a visit from the women in this lush community. Things are not what they seem as the women all mention Jonathans late wife,and how they believe Jonathan is the murderer!

Christine doesn’t want to second guess her finance but… they haven’t really known each other long. There is the one fact that he is never home during the day works really long hours and he pops up out of nowhere scaring her in the dark… Could he be the murderer?

There are so many clues that take you on different paths.. but let me say this.. The Murderer will surprise you! I was definitely surprised… This neighborhood is filled a biting dog that doesn’t look like a dog.. Murdered cats at the door step… Yellow eyes in the woods at night.. And a neighbor who plays with really huge dogs at Midnight! And lots of Necking.

What’s yours in Mine was interesting tale of being part of the Inner Crowd. Still Waters is a gated community only it houses one of the largest werewolf packs in their state. Tiffany Winters moves into the community following her divorce. The women of Still Waters wants her to be a part of the pack but before they make their move they have to make sure she is right for them.

I was sometimes confused as I read the stories when going from one point of view to the other. There were some things that I had to go back and re-read to make sure that I understood. Tiffany has secret's of her own and once I figured out what it was, it sort of made sense. I did understand her motive but the logic behind the motive was just strange. But strange can be good. I did enjoy the ending and how it was kind of like, she got her comeuppance in return. She wanted to be part of the pack was even willing to black mail them, and in the end she got what she wanted… But not the outcome she was hopping for.

Over all I enjoyed reading this book… It took me a while but that was due to illness. I definitely recommend this book! Alexandra Ivy rocks! I was able to be introduced to three more new Authors which is a bonus for me. I will definitely be looking to read Tami Dane and Angie Fox And Jess Haines books. Actually I have Blood of Eden by Tami Dane now… It comes out in December so look for the review late November!

Be sure to check out all the Authors on Goodreads: Alexandra Ivy : Angie Fox : Tami Dane : Jess Haines

Websites: Jess Haines : **Couldn’t find a website For Tamie Dane** Alexandra Ivy : Angie Fox

Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

2011-10-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

This week I am giving away a 5$ Amazon Gift Card… Each week it will go up in 5$ increments! Use the gift card to support your Kindle Buying Habits!

So I have to tell you I am very excited about Spartacus Vengeance! I wasn’t at first! I was very much against this new actor Liam so and so who is taking over Andy’s place, but the producers and the director of the show must know what they are doing right? Right! I have to believe that otherwise the show will not matter to me anymore…
But before we get into the New Spartacus… Lets reflect on the old. I know you have seen a lot of Andy today and you will continue to see him through out the month! WHY? Because I ADORE ANDY WHITFIELD!
So lets take a look at the trailer from Season 1! Described as the bloodied show on Television!

Amazing right! Now lets take a look at the Women of Rome ooh but they were something else!

Now I did promise you all bonus points right? So lets do this up right! Today's bonus is quite simple...
Tell me what a what a Bacchanalia is... Pronounced... (băk'ə-nāl'yə, -nā'lē-ə)

Breakfast at the Ludus

2011-10-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

Good Morning
In Greek Καλημέρα
In Latin Salve

Latin: Hoc mane ire ad prandium nos homines serviunt Donec aliquam Ludus **((Totally sounds hot in really Latin!

English: This morning we are going to have some sexy men serve us breakfast at the Ludus

Latin: ((Damn but this sentence sounds hot!)) Ludus Magnus hodie hic sumus, in esu homines
promptus ad serviendum nobis pulcherrima mulierum

English: We are eating at Ludus Magnus today and here are the men that are ready to serve us beautiful women..

Crixus and Varro!
***Latin is the language of LOVE! OOOH LA LA!!!!
Please find your places at the table.. Or floor…

And be sure to have your coin ready!They don’t serve us for free!

Leave a comment and tell me what you are having for breakfast!

Kindle Fire Giveaway Entry Information

2011-10-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

In Order to Win the Kindle Fire you will definitely have to Jump through Fire.
Before I go any further I just want to say that this is for U.S ONLY!I wish there was a way for me to do this internationally but there just isn’t. But do not fret my friends across the pond… Things will be happening here that you can partak in.

So lets gets some more information in regards to this Kindle Fire…
It does Movies, Apps, Games, Music, and of course READING! it also has Amazon’s cloud-accelerated web browser, which is Amazon Silk… Oooh that sounds sexy doesn’t it!
Lets take a look at some of the screen images…. ** This was all taken from Amazon’s website I am by no means that creative! LOL So if you are still interested after reading this fill out the qualifications under the Rafflecoptor Entry Form! Good Luck!

Stunning Color Touchscreen

Movies, magazines and children's books come alive on a 7" vibrant color touchscreen that delivers 16 million colors in high resolution. Kindle Fire uses IPS (in-plane switching) technology - similar technology to that used on the iPad - for an extra-wide viewing angle, perfect for sharing your screen with others.

Magazines in Rich Color

Enjoy your favorite magazines with glossy, full-color layouts, photographs and illustrations. Choose from hundreds of titles, such as Bon Appetit, Elle, and Oprah. Special editions of titles likeVanity Fair, Wired, and GQ come with built-in video, audio and other interactive features.

Millions of Books
Read bestsellers, children's books, comic books, and cookbooks in vibrant color. The Kindle Store offers over 1 million books, including 800,000 titles at $9.99 or less. In addition, over 2 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are also available such asPride and Prejudice. Learn More

Free Cloud Storage
Forget about memory - Kindle Fire gives you free storage for all your Amazon digital content in the Amazon Cloud. Your books, movies, music and apps are available instantly to stream or download for free, at a touch of your finger.

Your Favorite Children's Books
Kindle Fire is great for parents and kids. Stir your child's imagination with over 1000 beautifully-illustrated children's books, including favorites like Brown Bear, Curious George, and Circus Ship.

Easy to hold in one hand
Designed to travel with you wherever you go. Small enough to fit in your purse and light enough to hold in just one hand, Kindle Fire is perfect for browsing, playing, reading and shopping on-the-go.

17 Million Songs
Stream your music library from Amazon Cloud Drive or download to your device and listen offline. Looking for new music? Discover over 17 million songs in the Amazon MP3 Store.

Extra Durable Display
Our state-of-the art Kindle Fire display is chemically strengthened to be 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic, making it extra durable and resistant to accidental bumps and scrapes.

Email

Stay in touch using our built-in email app that gets your webmail (Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL etc.) into a single inbox. Import your messages and contact lists from other email accounts. Additional email apps are available in our Amazon Appstore for Android.

Amazon Whispersync
Like Kindle e-readers, Kindle Fire uses Amazon's Whispersync technology to automatically sync your library, last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across your devices.

On Kindle Fire, Whispersync extends to video. Start streaming a movie on Kindle Fire, then pick up right where you left off on your TV - avoid the frustration of having to find your spot. Learn more

Free Month of Amazon Prime
Experience the benefits that millions of Amazon Prime members already enjoy, including unlimited, instant streaming of over 10,000 popular movies and TV shows and Free Two-Day Shipping on millions of items. Learn more

Read Your Documents
Kindle makes it easy to take your documents with you. You can e-mail documents - including Word, PDF and more - directly to your Kindle so you that you can read them anytime, anywhere.

Andy Whitfield… You will be Missed!!!!!

2011-10-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

Today’s opening Blog Anniversary is dedicated to Andy Whitfield… A.K.A Spartacus…A.K.A Gabriel.
I really don’t know what else to do except give you some information on the Actor that I first adored in Spartacus. Which first aired in 2010 on Starz. I am a big fan of the Roman Empire and all that went on there, its interesting history to say the least. This show took place in Capua. It introduced us to the Thracian that was betrayed by Rome! It was and still is a HOT SHOW!
Andy Whitfield was an amazing actor and he will totally be missed!
He was born in Amlwch, Wales…
This was taken from Wikipedia:
Whitfield gained his first prominent role in the Australian supernatural film Gabriel.^[7] He also starred in the 2010 television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which is filmed in New Zealand.^[7] He played the part of Spartacus, a soldier condemned to fight as a gladiator and who ultimately leads a rebellion against the Romans (the Third Servile War).^[8] Whitfield also appeared in the Australian thriller The Clinic starring opposite Tabrett Bethell (of Legend of the Seeker fame) which was shot in Deniliquin.^[9] In August 2010, Whitfield teamed up with Freddie Wong and created a 2 minute long YouTube video named "Time Crisis", based on the gameTime Crisis. Whitfield made a brief, uncredited voice-only appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, which premiered on 21 January 2011.^[10]

In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and began undergoing treatment immediately in New Zealand.^[11] This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.^[11] While waiting for Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, the network produced a six-part prequel, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, with only a brief uncredited voiceover from the actor. Although declared cancer-free only two months later, he suffered a recurrence of the disease later in the year and was ultimately forced to leave the role.^[12]^[13]^[14] Starz recast Australian actor Liam McIntyre as Spartacus.^[15]

Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma on 11 September 2011, 18 months after his cancer diagnosis.^[1]^[2]^[16] The actor's manager, Sam Maydew, and Whitfield's wife, Vashti, issued a statement confirming his death in Sydney, Australia.^[17] He is survived by his wife and two children.^[18]
All Saints
Matthew Parkes
"Opening Up" (season 2, episode 7)
2008
The Strip
Charlie Palmer
(season 1, episode 2)
(season 1, episode 7)
Packed to the Rafters
Nick Leigh
"All in the Planning" (season 1, episode 10)
McLeod's Daughters
Brett Samuels
"Nowhere to Hide" (season 8, episode 4)
2010
Spartacus: Blood and Sand
Spartacus
Lead Role
2011
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
Spartacus (voice / uncredited)
"The Bitter End" (season 1, episode 6)
2007
Gabriel
Gabriel
Lead Role
2010
The Clinic
Cameron Marshall

Blogoversary Celebration Information

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hey all! So my Blog Anniversary is coming up tomorrow and I wanted to give you all the deets that are going down! I have to admit last year was amazing and as much as I would love to do something everyday, I can’t.

There is so much going on right now in my world that my head is literally spinning like a top in mad circles! I know I know I have to slow down, and trust me I am working on it!
There will be some major giveaways and an entry form here for them as well.. Just like last time but a bit different. I want everyone to have a chance at something! You know me I love to share with the entire blog/twitter universe!

Before I list the giveaways I need to give huge shout outs to some people that are near and dear to my heart! First of all a lot of you know her by Xee, and she is my ever faithful twitter assistant and lets folks know how to get in touch with me! I have to say a huge thank you to her because with out her I would not have so much info flowing out there in twitter verse! Not only does she tweet for me as Tigris Eden, but she tweets for The Order of Smut Vixens and KLB Virtual Events! I love her! She rocks! So follow her!Xee on Twitter Next is my other helpful peep of the year is Kitty from Reviews from Kitty’s Litter box! She rocks the house making sure the reviews go up for the other reviewers! Make sure to follow her as well! Kitty on Twitter.

Also have to give shout out to my reviewers who rock as well! The Book Nymph, Coffee and A Book, and Dani from Ramblings from This Chick. They all rock and you definitely want to look them up! I also want to thank all the guest posts I received this year from Fellow Bloggers and Authors! You all are amazing! Larissa from Larissa’s Bookish Life is the one that does all my designs and is the Head Designer over at KLB! She rocks!

Last but not least there is Belinda Bullock, a.k.a Bells from Hanging with Bells! My foundation my biggest supporter of everything that I do! She encourages me daily on all things! I love her to pieces! She’s amazing and between me and you she rocks on all levels of awesomeness!

I’m sorry that I am drooling words all over the page, but hey its my Blog Ani and I can drool if I want to! So as you have noticed there are some very interesting pictures up for the Blog Ani! Mixing Spartacus and Games of Thrones was the only way to go! I love both shows equally! And so that is the theme for the Anniversary this month! Lots of giveaways and posts will reflect on this, yes I will veer to the left but only because I can do that! So shall we get to what’s really going on? Okay lets do this thang!

First and foremost I want to thank the following Authors who are contributing to the Blog Anniversary as well as KLB and The Order of Smut Vixens who are sponsoring the Main Giveaway!

Larissa Ione

Sylvain Reynard

Laura Kaye

Jacquelyn Frank

There are a couple of Guest Posts that will be featured as well as me yammering on and on about Spartacus and Games of Thrones! So lets take a look at the prizes shall we?

Week 1. Oct 1-8th :

5$ Gift Card to Amazon
Giveaway of Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman Book 1 in The Vineart War
Enter to Win A Signed Copy of Eternal Rider, Immortal Rider, and a Demon Ducky
Giveaway of Just Gotta Say (E copy) from Author Laura Kaye 10-4***(International)
Enter Giveaway of Grand Prize Kindle Fire (to be delivered Nov 15th)
Week 2. Oct 9-15th:
10$ Gift Card to Amazon
Giveaway of Weight of Stone by Laura Anne Gilman Book 2 in The Vineart War
R&R Rest & Read Giveaway : A Gift Basket from Lush and a Book of your choice
Giveaway Spartacus Blood and Sand Season 1, Poster, 2012 Wall Calendar
Enter a chance to Win a Signed Copy of Immortal Rider on Hanging With Bells Blog

Week 3. Oct 16-22:
15$ Gift Card from Amazon
Giveaway of The Shattered Vine by Laura Anne Gilman Book 3 in The Vineart War
Giveaway of Games of Thrones Boxed Set 1-4, 2012 Calendar, Envelope Opener,
Enter a chance to Win a Signed Copy of Immortal Rider on JoJo's Book Corner

Week 4. Oct 23-29th:
Giveaway of Spartacus Gods of the Arena Season 2
20$ Gift Card from Amazon
R&R Rest & Read Giveaway: A Gift Basket from Lush and a Book of your choice
Giveaway of Jacquelyn Frank’s ADAM ****International ((Book Depository)) 2 Copies!

There will be Guest Posts From Larissa Ione, Sylvain Reynard, Laura Kaye, and Jacquelyn Frank!
I hope all of you will stop by!

*** There will be Sneak Items when you join me on Sunday during Breakfast at the Ludus! its a lot like Sunday at Merlotte's was last year only this time we are chillin with Gladiators!***