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Lover Awakened by J.R Ward

2010-05-20T06:45:00.000-07:00

Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my this book, frustration, frustration, frustration. I wanted to yell at Z, "stop trying to push Bella on to your brother, its you she loves" I understand that he didn't feel good enough for her, he felt ruined and contaminated but it was still he that she loved. I felt so bad for him, such a tragic past it's no wonder he acted the way that he did but I still I wished he would tell her he wanted/needed her. I know he was too scared, which is funny because to everyone else he was the scary one.

Poor Thor, I can't believe Wellise is dead. She was the last person I thought who would be killed, my eyes teared up when she died. Thor new something happened even when he didn't know. I love how the author made him get all funny and dizzy. He felt off, now we know why, the love of his life and his unborn child were no more. :(

I am really enjoying this series. J.R Ward knows how to grab your attention and keep you hoping. She isn't afraid to completely twist and rock her characters worlds, and for that I applaud her. I love writers who aren't afraid to kill off their creations, well when done good that is. And Wellise's death in this was completely unexpected. There is so much potential in this series, people who haven't really been touched much, their characters surface only slightly scratched. I can only see a bright and long future for the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and I am very excited to read the rest.

Lover Eternal by J.R Ward

2010-05-04T04:35:00.000-07:00

Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward

Pages: 441

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in Black Dagger Brotherhood series and much better then the first one, although I have been told that book 1 was the weakest of the series.

I really really enjoyed the characters in this book. Especially Rhage and Zsadist. Rhage isn't just a pretty face who is all about himself, getting what he wants, at least not anymore, there are reasons for is actions.

And there is so much potential to be had with the Zsadist story I can't wait to get into it.

Milkrun by Sarah Mlynowski

2010-03-08T03:46:00.000-08:00

Milkrun by Sarah Mlynowski

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

P. 281

What can I say about this book? It was okay, a nice entertaining read. It made me chuckle, so that's a plus. I was kinda hoping for more at the end of it, not that I wanted to read more of it. I was hoping she would end more of a stronger individual, but in the end she still appeared to me as being exactly the same way as she started. So I probably won't be rushing out anytime soon for anything else by this author.

Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank

2010-02-22T08:27:00.000-08:00

Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in Jacquelyn Franks newest series Shadowdwellers, it seams to have a lot of connections to her other series Nightwalkers, which I personally have yet to read. Did not reading those affect my enjoyment of the book? NO, but I am definitely planing on on reading the other series.

I really like the storyline of this book, I am looking forward to checking out the rest of the series,

Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts

2010-02-07T10:06:00.000-08:00

Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pages: 347

Whats not to love about a romance novel set in Ireland?

Shy unsure of herself Jude Murry takes off from her life in Chicago to find herself, her destination Faerie Hill Cottage in Ireland. What she finds is good friends, tradition, family, love, romance, and most importantly who she really is.

Jewels of the Sun is my first Nora Roberts book and I was not disappointed what so ever.

Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

2010-01-13T14:59:00.000-08:00

Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So I decided not to throw this book at the wall even though at times I really really wanted to. This book was such a frustrating read I just wanted to slap everyone involved. The concept of the story I liked but boy oh boy the characters where not that likable, at times yes I didn't mind them. I couldn't connect at all to them, I'm thinking the lack of connection was due to how they where written. I'm hoping the rest of the series is better. I have heard that this was her first book and that many people have had issues with it, so I will read the next book in the hopes that there will be some kind of improvement.

Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson

2010-01-08T17:41:00.000-08:00

Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Betsy isn't having a good week from being laid off to getting hit by a car to waking up in the morgue.

It turns out that she's a vampire, and not any ordinary one. She can go into churches, wear crosses, holy water doesn't affect her (well unless you count fits of laughter and sneezes). She can go out in the sun, all the things that normal vampires can't do. Why? because she's prophesied vampire Queen.

I found Undead and Unwed to be very funny in a shake your head "oh dear" sort of way. There where many great lines "Your dead, I can't hear you.."

The over all story was interesting, and I think if it was not written in the style that it was that if would have been just as enjoyable or even more so.

To me it was Sex and the City meets Buffy the vampire Slayer, except with Betsy being a vampire rather then a slayer of vampires.

I think I'll be reading the second book, at some point first i have to pick it up.

Pretty Cover

2010-01-05T12:46:00.000-08:00

I know you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, I generally don't but I will admit that I do stop to check out books if a cover grabs my attention. So here I am checking out the romance section at Chapters online looking at the new releases over the past few months and then all of a sudden my eye sees this:

Shadowfae by Erica Hayes

I can't get over how pretty it is. So of course I click on it.

From the publisher:

Imagine a secret world veiled in fairy glamour and brimming with unearthly delights. A city swarming with half-mad fairies, where thieving spriggans rob you blind, beautiful banshees mesmerize you with their song, and big green trolls bust heads at nightclubs. And once you''re in, there''s no escape...Enslaved by a demon lord, Jade is forced to spend her nights seducing vampire gangsters and shapeshifting thugs. After two hundred years as a succubus, she burns for freedom and longs to escape her brutal life as a trophy girl for hell''s minions. Then she meets Rajah, an incubus who touches her heart and intoxicates her senses. Rajah shares the same bleak fate as she, and yearns just as desperately for freedom. But the only way for Jade to break her bonds is to betray Rajah-and doom the only man she''s ever loved to a lifetime in hell.

And now it is on my wish list, and I will be purchasing sometime very soon.

Books read in 2009

2010-01-02T13:07:00.000-08:00

My sad little list of books read in 2009.

1.Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
2.New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
3.Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
4.Breaking Dawn Stephenie Meyer
5.Sorcerer Hunters #1 by Satoru Akahori
6.Sorcerer Hunters #2 by Satoru Akshori
7.Sorcerer Hunters #3 by Satoru Akshori
8.The Sun Witch (Fyne Witches, Book 1) by Linda Winstead Jones
9.The Moon Witch (Fyne Witches, Book 2) by Linda Winstead Jones
10.The Star Witch (Fyne Witches, Book 3) by Linda Winstead Jones
11.Stray (Werecats, Book 1) by Rachel Vincent
12.Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
13.Rogue by Rachel Vincent
14.The Picture of Dorrian Gray by Oscar Wilde
15.Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
16.Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
17.Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
18.Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
19.Dead as A Doornail by Charlaine Harris
20.Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
21. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
22.From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
23.Pride by Rachel Vincent
24.Rise of the Horde by Christie Golden
25.Lovers Lake by Elaine Harper
26.Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
27.Watch Me by A.J Holt
28.Lord Arthur Savile's Crime by Oscar Wilde
29.Ruby by V.C Andrews
30.Pearl in the Mist by V.C Andrews
31.All that Glitters by V.C Andrews
32.Never Seduced a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries
33.On the Road by Jack Kerouac
34.Hidden Jewel by V.C Andrews
35.Tarnished Gold by V.C Andrews
36.The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
37.Power Hungry by Howard Winstien (Star Trek: TNG)
38.Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
39.Dark Desires by Eve Silver
40.Cheerleaders The New Evil by R.L Stine

Edit: I finished a book today that I started last week, so technically I should included it.

41.A Christmas Kiss by Elizabeth Mansfield

My goal for the coming year is to read more, obviously but I'm not going to set a number. I think between the challenges I have posted here on my blog and other ones for different email and GR groups I should do better. The only thing holding me back is the time. Wish me luck.

On the Porch Swing

2009-12-30T05:54:00.000-08:00

One of the Yahoo group’s I belong to is ‘On the Porch Swing‘ they do a challenge each year:

For those of you who choose to accept this mission, here is your ontheporchswing book challenge for 2010!

1. Read two books whose title contains the first letter of your first and last name – for example – for me – I would read “The History of Love” or “Land of a Thousand Hills. You can do it in either order HL or LH – or do two of the same – two HL’s or two LH’s…. (hope this makes sense!)

2. Read two books by an author whose first name begins with a “D” – this can be two male authors – two female authors – or one of each. Since I tend to read few books by male authors, I may try to do both of mine for this challenge as male authors.

3. Read one book by a female author whose first name is Mary
Undead Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson

4. Read a biography about someone you have always been interested in – or just pick someone you have never heard much about

5. Read a book of short stories

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3. Undead Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
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Speculative Fiction Reading Challenge 2010

2009-12-30T05:08:00.000-08:00

Another challenge

2. There are four levels:

• Inquisitive – Read 3 Speculative Fiction novels.

• Enthusiastic – Read 6 Speculative Fiction novels.

• Addicted – Read 12 Speculative Fiction novels.

• Obsessed – Read 24 Speculative Fiction novels.

Genres:

- Science Fiction

sub-genres: hard/soft SF, cyberpunk, time travel, alternative history, space opera

- Fantasy Fiction

sub-genres: dark fantasy, urban fantasy, magic realism, quest, mythical fantasy, steampunk

- Horror Fiction

sub-genres: paranormal, gothis literature, splatterpunk

- Supernatural Fiction

- Superhero Fiction

- Utopian and Dystopian Fiction

- Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction

Interested? Check out Book Chick City

I'm going to aim for Addicted

1. Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank

Cheerleaders: The New Evil by R.L. Stine

2009-12-24T04:08:00.000-08:00

Cheerleaders: The New Evil by R.L. Stine

My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Pages: 199

The Evil has returned.

Corky and her friends thought that they where safe, after drowning the evil in the river last time. But when their friend Hannah get's sent through the window of a car, they start to think could the evil have returned. Then when more events happen they are more then convinced that it had come back, this time taking over the body of Ivy the replacement Cheerleader. Or so they thought.

They come up with a plan to drown the evil again, at a skating party they invite everyone, except instead of sending the evil away they actually release it again. Now where did it go? Who has it taken over this time?

I liked reading this book, I enjoyed reading the obvious 90's references. Unplugged music and Doc martins gave me a smile.

2010 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge

2009-12-22T05:05:00.000-08:00

So one of the challenges at the goodreads group Romance readers reading Challenge is a 2010 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge. So I've decided to give it a go.

On to my challenge

Through out the years I have been given lots of books, either as gifts or bags of books that others have read then they have past them down to me etc. Now these books I personally might not have picked out for my self to read. So that's what my challenge will be this year.

Challenge Title: Here have a book.
Duration: January 1 2010 to Dec 31 2010
Number of Books: 20
Challenge Description: Read the books that have been given to me, ones that I have not bought/picked out my self.
List of Books: None at the moment, I have yet to go through the shelf :D

I've only chose to do 20, with all the other challenges I'm trying to do next year 20 seemed like a reasonable number.

Graphic Novels Challenge 2010

2009-12-21T03:51:00.000-08:00

So - rules and guidelines:

The challenge starts on January 1st 2010 and ends on December 31st (but we don't mind you starting early.)
You don't have to make a list beforehand (but you can, of course! Lists are great because they give ideas to people who aren't sure what to read. And if you do make one, don't feel forced to stick to it!)
We simplified the levels of participation: you can be a Beginner (3 Comics or Graphic Novels), Intermediate (3-10) or an Expert (10+). You're more than free to adjust your level of participation after the challenge has begun.
There will be mini-challenges! Look for a post with more info on that soon.
Overlaps with other challenges are totally fine.

Interested? Graphic Novel Challenge 2010

I'm probably going to with Beginner but I may change to Intermediate

2010 Chunkster Challenge

2009-12-18T17:24:00.000-08:00

Definition of a Chunkster:

A chunkster is 450 pages or more of ADULT literature (fiction or nonfiction) ... A chunkster should be a challenge.
If you read large type books your book will need to be 525 pages or more ... The average large type book is 10-15% longer or more so I think that was a fair estimate.

You must pick a level of participation:

The Chubby Chunkster - this option is for the reader who has a couple of large tomes on their TBR list, but really doesn't want to commit to much more than that. 3 books is all you need to finish this challenge.
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big? - this option is for the slightly heavier reader who wants to commit to 4 Chunksters over the next twelve months.
Mor-book-ly Obese - This is for the truly out of control chunkster. For this level of challenge you must commit to 6 or more chunksters OR three tomes of 750 pages or more. You know you want to.....go on and give in to your cravings.

Interested? Chunkster Reading Challenge

This is my first Chunkster challenge, so I'm going to go for #1.

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Vampire Series

2009-12-18T17:13:00.000-08:00

For this challenge you will read according to your preferred level of participation. Choose ONE (1) of the following 4 levels:

Level Three: Vampire Enthusiast ~ Read 6 books from any series featuring vampires as key/main characters. This can be a mix of different series, or you can read all 6 books from one series, or whatever.

Interested? MizB's Vampire Series Challenge

I'm going to post as I go.

1. Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
2. Lover Eternal by J.R Ward
3. Lover Awakened by J.R Ward
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Fantasy Reading Challenge 2010

2009-12-18T15:08:00.000-08:00

The Fantasy Reading Challenge can include YA Fantasy or Historical Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy or any other sub genre of Fantasy. There really are no limits to this challenge as Fantasy is such a wide and varied genre.

-- Curious – Read 3 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Addicted – Read 12 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 Fantasy Fiction novels.

Interested? Fantasy Reading Challenge

I'm going to try for Fascinated

1. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Moning
2. Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
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2nd Reading Challenge

2009-12-18T12:42:00.000-08:00

Well seeing how I did sign up for the 1st in a Series challenge I figured I might as well go for 2nd.

Like the other one:

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 novels that are 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 that are 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.

-- Addicted – Read 12 novels that are 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 novels 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.

3. Any genre counts.

Interested? Royal Reviews 2nd Read Challenge

I think for this one I may get a little brave and go for Fascinated :D

1. Lover Eternal by J.R Ward

Will post as I go.

1st In A Series 2010

2009-12-18T12:32:00.000-08:00

Another Challenge

Challenge Guidelines:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious– Read 3 novels that are first in a series.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 novels that are first in a series.

-- Addicted – Read 12 novels that are first in a series.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 novels that are first in a series.

3. Any genre counts.

Interested? Royal Reviews: 1st In a Series Challenge

Not really sure what I'm going to read for this one but I am going to try for Curious.

Well I finished this one pretty fast, I think I'm going to try and extend it now.

Dark Desires by Eve Silver

2009-12-18T12:16:00.000-08:00

Dark Desires by Eve Silver

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Pages: 349

I really liked this book. As a first time reader of Eve Silver I must say that I was really impressed. It kept me on my toes at all times, kept me guessing. Dr Damien Cole was such a hard to read character and that's good because that was the authors plan, he was meant to leave you going hmm. I really liked Darice although at times I will admit I was wondering what she was thinking, for example bedding (and yes I know I used the word bedding) a guy you think is a murderer.

Will I read more of her? Oh yes, I think she might end up being a automatic buy for me now.

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

2009-12-10T14:58:00.001-08:00

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Book One of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
Pages 393

As I was reading I found that the basic storyline to be really interesting but the writing at times kind of got to me. The "funny" moments seemed forced. I wasn't a fan of the names but, I can over look that. Wrath at times reminded me of the Beast from Beauty and the Beast, and yes I mean the Disney cartoon. But over all good book, can't wait to read the second book in the series. I'm looking forward to know what happens to some of the other charters.

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Historical Reading Challenge

2009-12-09T14:13:00.001-08:00

Yet another challenge that I hope to do this coming year.

Challenge Guidelines:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 Historical Fiction novels.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 Historical Fiction novels.

-- Addicted – Read 12 Historical Fiction novels.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 Historical Fiction novels.

Interested? Royal Reviews: Historical Reading Challenge 2010

Fascinated

Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

Wish I read That Challenge 2010

2009-12-09T11:19:00.000-08:00

This challenge is for all those books you wish you'd read. It might be Pride and Prejudice, War and Peace, a Nora Roberts Romantic Suspense, the Outlander series or a childhood classic Winnie the Pooh. I have a very long list of books that I've been wanting to read for years, not to mention the list of books I've added to it since I've been blogging. These don't have to be books you currently own, you can buy them, borrow them or beg for them. This is a great challenge for getting those TBR piles reduced. So go have a look at what you might read and challenge yourself.

Challenge Guidelines:

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 books.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 books.

-- Addicted – Read 12 books.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 books.

Interested? Click Royal Reviews: Wish I Read That Challenge 2010

Romance Reading Challenge

2009-12-09T08:31:00.000-08:00

Challenge Guidelines:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 Romance Fiction novels.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 Romance Fiction novels.

-- Addicted – Read 12 Romance Fiction novels.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 Romance Fiction novels.

3. Any book format counts.

4. You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.

5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010. Only books started on January 1st count towards this challenge.

Addicted – Read 12 Romance Fiction novels.

1. Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
2. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
3. Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
4. Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
5. Lover Eternal by J.R Ward
6. Lover Awakened by J.R Ward

Interested? Click Royal Reviews: Romance Reading Challenge

2010 Finish that Series Challenge

2009-12-09T07:23:00.001-08:00

Challenge Guidelines:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Finish 2 series.

-- Fascinated – Finish 3 series.

-- Addicted – Finish 5 series.

-- Obsessed – Finish 10 series.

3. Any genre counts.

4. You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.

5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010. Only books started on January 1st count towards this challenge.

Interested? Click here
Not really sure what ones I'm going to finish