Take-Over of the leading male

Lately I've been noticing that male leads are working their way into the spotlight.

Yes, of course we are always anxious to see how our heroine describes her leading mans chiseled features, and feather soft hair. Or how good his assest look in those grungy jeans...

Anyways, what I'm talking about is how more & more authors are discovering the benefits of writing a bad ass book from the hero's P.O.V.

They're able to get all the action, fighting and suspense, while giving us romance from a different angle. It's white hot, blood boiling passion, straight from the head of a 6'4" Greek God with muscles until tomorrow.

Here are a few fantastic examples:

Exiled
M.R. Merrick

P.O.V. - Chase

He comes off like an asshole at first, but then grows so much throughout the book it's amazing!

 The Iron Knight

Julie Kagawa

P.O.V. - Ash

A change from the previous Iron Fey books, but you'd be surprised how soft, and dare I say normal, Ash truly is.

Witch Eyes

Scott Tracey

P.O.V. - Braden

Though I have not read this, everyone is gushing! (as I continue to try and pry a copy from the author) Braden seems like a truly great hero, with some wicked powers

So you see what I mean about the take over?

These brilliant authors are starting a revolution, and I for one am behind whomever wants to show me a paranormal world, thru some complete hotties eyes!

Cover Whore Reveal - Asylum

This is a moment in Cover Whore history, I am helping with the reveal of K.A. Tucker's 2nd book in her Casual Enchantments series!

I loved the first book, Anathema (gave it 5 stars), and I can't wait for Asylum to come out in January!!

(Oh, and did I mention that K.A. is doing a giveaway Anathema to help celebrate this momentous event?!?! Just check the bottom of the page for deets!)

Now, without further rambling, I give you the cover of Asylum:

Totally frickin' hot huh?!

  

Well here's what we can expect in book #2:

"Tucked away in Sofie’s wintery asylum with no hope of release for years, Evangeline must come to terms with her situation: the curse still plagues her, she’s now hunted by a two thousand-year-old vampire, and the guy she’s in love with tried to kill her. Plus, she’s locked up with a cranky Max and the Forero kids—two people everyone seems to prefer dead over alive. Things aren’t looking good.

Meanwhile, back in Manhattan, Sofie struggles to keep forty trapped and bloodthirsty Ratheus vampires at bay and a desperate Viggo from killing Evangeline’s friends, all while hints stir outside the walls of the NYC vampire asylum of a war brewing between the Sentinel and the witches.

Is there any hope for Evangeline and Caden? Can Sofie control the rival powers? Is the fate of Earth predestined?"

Find out in Book 2 of the Causal Enchantment series, a sequel to ANATHEMA

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I for one am pacing my office waiting for this book! Apparently my bribes aren't speeding up the production process, oh well...

Yes, the giveaway!Click HERE to fill out the form to enter to win a print copy of Anathema!

Now & Then: My blogging journey so far...

Almost a year ago, I can't believe it, I started blogging. Though when I started it wasn't for the awesome perks, or the attention from others, I did it because I truly have a passion for reading.

When starting out I did it cold turkey. I had one other blogger friend, who was just getting her blog started too, so there was no one else around who I could ask for advice. Quickly I started roaming Facebook looking for other people who shared this burning desire for the paranormal & all things mysterious. Man was I blown away when I found this massive community that was quietly laying beneath the Facebook surface!

Thousands of people who are just like me, you know the ones who fantasies over who would be the perfect Barrons, or who would win in a brawl between the "real" Eric Northman and Alexander?

Slowly I began to "Like" other bloggers, authors, editors, anyone who I thought could better my literary life style. Now in the blink of an eye I am sitting here looking at those genius' that I've surrounded myself with and realize that I've made some pretty great blogger/author friends. Though at times I feel like I am still in my cave a little bit when it comes to talking to the Big Blogger Fish out there, you know like Parajunkee? (Basically the Goddess of the blogging world) But I think that's just me trying not to be like one of those sell-out blogging whores. The ones who aren't sincere and just copy cat what they see around them, because I am NOT like that. Yes, there are times when I see something and think, 'that's a damn good idea', and am slightly jealous that my brain didn't work fast enough to come up with it myself. But ya know, that's the life of a blogger, being creative and turning it into your own. People want to see things on your blog that they don't see everywhere else, and right now I am trying to perfect that.

In the end I wanted to say THANK YOU! To everyone who's reading this, to all of your who follow my tweets, my rants & raves on Facebook, and mostly importantly give me feed back. I truly appreciate you all, whether you're a follower, friend, blogger or author, without you my little dream I had a year ago wouldn't be what it is today.

Interview & Giveaway - T.S. Worley

Everyone please welcome my good friends, author T.S. Worley!!

 Cross has been a very long work in progress, do you find that it’s easier to write the sequel now that book 1 has been laid out?

I do. I started Eden shortly after the completion of Cross but had to put it away. I felt as though I were almost waiting for approval before I could commit to it

In Cross we see Werewolves & Vampires, how do you think the paranormals in your book are different from other out there?

Well, religion plays a strong part but I think the inception of both factions and the subsequent path they follow is a unique perspective

Who are the major influences in life?

I was fortunate enough to have a medley of positive role models take part in my development. I have a multitude of resources to draw from

If you could go sky diving with any author out there, who would be it?

I am not.....I repeat...... I am not jumping out of an airplane

Where do you see your writing career in 5 years?

Complaining to my wife about who they have cast to play David on the big screen while sitting in bed clacking away at the keyboard

Quickies:

Werewolf or Vampire?

Now I can’t go picking favorites at this stage of the game

Disneyland or Water park?

More of a backyard slip and slide

Night or Day person?

Both, but from 4am to 6am and 4pm to 6pm...I am worthless

Ice Cream or Cake?

Hold the cake, please. I am more of a pie guy..... BUT if you have any peanut butter fudge lying round....I’ll take that

Automatic or Stick Shift?

Stick...definitely

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Win an E-Copy of Cross!!

"David Cross lies dying along side a lonely forest road, his young, strong body broken and bleeding, death clawing at his tattered clothing. But soon, under fluorescent lighting and sterile surroundings, death is forever more held at bay. Under the watchful eye and skilled hand of the ancient vampire, Dr. Sonja Bashkar, David will gain eternal life and find himself thrust into a hidden world of vampires and werewolves, steeped in religious fervor and shrouded with doubt and mystery.

While the few remaining vampires, all female, herald the arrival of the first male vampire to live in more than 2000 years, troves of voracious werewolves, well entrenched in modern life, seek him out for extermination, fearing his very existence may bring about the very end of mankind."

All I want to know is Stick or Automatic?

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Contest will run thru 8/13/11, winner will be announced WEDNESDAY the 14th!

Descended by Blood - By Angeline Kace

Author: Angeline Kace

Release Date: 8/26/11

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Purchase Info: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depo

Brooke Keller is a high school junior who has never spent much time living in one place. She is finally in a town long enough to almost snag the boy of her dreams, until her life is threatened after killing a fanged man in his attempt to kidnap her. Brooke begins a dangerous journey in an effort to find out who is after her and how to stop them. Thrown into a world with powerful and prejudiced vampires, Brooke must tap into the side of her that she never knew existed at the risk of losing her life in order to save it.

There is no black & white emotions in this book. There's heart ache, passion, tension, fear and terror rolled up into the start of an amazing journey!

After finally settling in a town long enough to learn all her classmates names, Brooke is finally feeling a spark of hope! Her long time crush, Jaren, is finally single and actually wants to spend time with Brooke. Though their relationship does move slightly fast, it never once felt forced or awkward. So when Brooke is suddenly attacked, and kills a man, Jaren sees her through it. Going with her to her uncles, and also discovering what lies within Brooke.


This is where I loved how the book was laid out! Jaren wasn't ok with everything right away, he was taken back by it all and is struggle with his feelings, like a REAL person. He's trying to cope, be strong and is now having to tag along with Brooke he keep himself safe.


Enter Mirko....Yes, he's a total swoon worthy hottie, but at the same time I didn't completely fall for him in the beginning. He's a cocky little shit and knows how to work what he's got, but there's just something that I didn't like at first. Maybe it was his lack of compassion towards Brooke's feelings...I'm not really sure, but at some point I wanted to smack his pretty little face. (and then maybe kiss & make it better)

With someone trying to kill Brooke, and all those she loves, she must prepare herself for the battle of a lifetime. Fine tuning she "special skills" with one of the best out there, and combat training with Sir Smartass, have become her daily routine. She knows she must be prepared to defend herself, but inside she is feeling torn and confused.
Yet, with all these mixed emotions Brooke isn't your cookie cutter heroine who is able to turn her feelings off and on. Her raw passion to keep those she loves safe seems to over power her turmoil inside so that she can focus on the task at hand. Now I'm not saying temptation isn't there and what not, but when she needs to kick ass, she does!

All in all I absolutely love Descended by Blood! The plot, the hunks, the kick ass females, this book had it all. Angeline was able to form such a fabulous ending, that it left me with my mouth hanging WIDE open! I mean, come on, don't do that to me!
But with that said, I can tell this trilogy will be captivating, entertaining and steamy!



5/5

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!

Hooray for winners & Friday!

I have 2 winners to announce......

Damned (by Nancy Holder & Debbie Viguie) Winner: Audrey Cynthia Garcia

Jamie Magee Winner: Cathy Ward & Dawn

Congrats ladies! Happy Friday all!!!

**winners have been contact & have 48 hours to respond of new winners will be drawn**

Fresh Face Friday 9-2-11

Who: Scott Tracey

What: Witch Eyes

A boy who can see the world’s secrets and unravel spells with just a glance.

Braden’s witch eyes give him an enormous power. A mere look causes a kaleidoscopic explosion of emotions, memories, darkness, and magic. But this rare gift is also his biggest curse.

Compelled to learn about his shadowed past and the family he never knew, Braden is drawn to the city of Belle Dam, where he is soon caught between two feuding witch dynasties. Sworn rivals Catherine Lansing and Jason Thorpe will use anything—lies, manipulation, illusion, and even murder—to seize control of Braden’s powers. To stop an ancient evil from destroying the town, Braden must master his gift, even through the shocking discovery that Jason is his father. While his feelings for an enigmatic boy named Trey grow deeper, Braden realizes a terrible truth: Trey is Catherine Lansing’s son . . . and Braden may be destined to kill him.

My Thoughts: Absolutely can NOT wait to read this book. I've had it on my wish list for a while, and after reading some reviews I want to find more out about Braden & his gift!

Cover: I hope that he can shoot lightening out of his eye like that, because hands down, that's the COOLEST POWER EVER!

Raves: "WITCH EYES pulled me in and kept me up half the night finishing it, only to leave me with a thirst for more!" - Karen Mahoney, author of The Iron Witch

"Scott Tracey has woven a dark, beautiful world, and Braden is just the hero to lead us through it.” - Courtney Allison Moulton, author of Angelfire

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