Review & Giveaway: Fierce Dawn - By Amber Scott

Author: Amber Scott
Website
Release Date: 3/30/2011
Purchase Info: Amazon, B&N, Smashwords


Snarling teeth, glowing eyes. Someone--something--is after her.


The man who haunts her dreams enters her reality, claiming she's transforming into a changeling--not quite immortal but no longer human.


Battlelines are drawn and blood spills as the two fight not only for her life, but for mankind's as well.

FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC BOOK!!!

From page one I was hooked! Like an addict needing their fix, I couldn't put Fierce Dawn down!

Sadie is crazy....no, actually, her sister Heather thinks she's crazy. Ever since their mother committed suicide, and a little incident that sent Sadie to the hospital, Heather has been playing mom to her. Talk about over bearing little sister! So what if Sadie is on meds, so what if she dreams of a winged man making love to her every night, so what if she sees that winged man every day at the library. (minus the wings of course) Sadie just wants a normal life again. To not feel like she's losing her mind all the time. A little dancing therapy is just what Sadie needs, one night out with her cousin won't hurt anything.

Elijah knows that Sadie is different, even his long-time friend Holly sees the possibility in her. Maybe Sadie is going to change into a messenger, maybe she will become immortal and help them find his brother Crusoe. Maybe, maybe, maybe. What Elijah does know is that Sadie makes him feel things he's not suppose to about a mortal. Stirs emotions in him he must suppress, or else.  Stalking her into a bar with her cousin isn't bad....feeling over protective and not leaving her side once her for 3 days because she was drugged is.

Waking up from a drug induced sleep groggy is normal, but finding her winged man at her side proves she's crazy! But when Elijah introduces  Sadie to a world where everything makes sense to her, she knows she's not. With her body doing some MAJOR over haul (like trying to figure out why Elijah's kisses make the pain go away) , she also knows that there are people in this immortal realm who are depending upon her to help find their missing. Talk about pressure!

With her life now showing her what she has been meant for all along, Sadie has to find strength within herself to stop those who seek to destruct mankind.

Words can't even begin to describe how epic this book was. So many different thoughts & scenes keep pouring into my mind that I want to tell you all about. Love, betrayal (almost the worst kind), jealousy, kick ass fight scenes, blood addicts, Sirens, seriously this book has it all! This is one of my favorite quotes from Sadie, it's when she's coming out of her drugged sleep & finds Elijah in her room:

"Why aren't you naked?"

Just the bluntness of the comment made me laugh! 

The flow of this book was insane. I never once found myself asking, "why did that happen", or, "that doesn't make sense".  Amber truly knows how to create a phenomenal world and characters, with just the right splash of sexual tension! This book is by far one of my top 10 reads for the year. I would shove it in every ones face if I could, but that would be rude. So just go out & buy it!
Now I am stuck....waiting for the next book in the series....thinking of Elijah's perfect abs....


5/5

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GIVEAWAY

2 lucky Peeps will have the chance to win a copy of Fierce Dawn!

Just fill out the form below!

Good Luck!

**Contest will end Thursday 11/3 at 11:59pm**

Interview & Giveaway - Kristie Cook

Welcome, Kristie Cook!

Author of The Soul Savers Series!

Thanks for stopping by!



How Many books do you see in the Soul Savers series?

7 in the main series (Alexis’s story) plus more novellas like Genesis (which just came out), short stories and maybe even full side novels

Who do you see playing Alexis & Tristan on the big screen?

I won’t say. I really have more of a composite of several actors in mind for each, but I won’t even share that. I prefer readers to come up with their own images. It makes the story more personal to them.

How do you over come writers block?

Depends on what’s causing it. Sometimes I still need to be “shown” the next scene by the characters and a walk or a shower helps. Other times, it’s because I forced something to happen in the previous scene(s) and the characters are telling me that it really didn’t happen like that, so they refuse to move forward. Then I have to go back and see where I made a character do something he or she would never do or where I missed their true reaction to something that happened.

Who is the one author you’d LOVE to co-write with?

Ha! This is the second time I’ve answered this today. The most obvious answer is J.K. Rowling, because she’s simply brilliant. But I don’t know that we’d work well together. In fact, she’d probably do all the writing and I’d just be nodding my head in agreement and drooling over her amazingness, having nothing worthwhile to add. Writing is such a personal activity, that anyone I co-author with would have to be a friend first. Someone I know well and can see we have a high level of synergy together. Someone who’s somewhat like me but also has different strengths and weaknesses so we can complement each other. So I don’t know, but if you ever see me co-author something, you know I found that person.

Quickies:

Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie?

Pumpkin

Blood Halloween or Gothic Halloween?

Gothic

Vampires or Werewolves?

Oooooh, I don’t know! Angels!

Haunter House or Corn Maze?

Haunted House – I know I’ll eventually get out of it. Plus they’re just a lot more fun.


To find out more about Kristie & her awesomeness, here's where you can stalk her:

Website
Twitter
Goodreads
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GIVEAWAY

Kristie is kind enough put up a copy of the Soul Savers Novella, Genesis, for 1 lucky follower

"A father who reveals his truth.
Twins who take different paths—one light, one dark.
Angels who have plans for them both
And Demons who do as well.
So the Earthly battle for souls ignites…

A tale that is over 2,000 years old, this is the story of the Amadis beginnings."

 CONTEST CLOSED

 Congrats to Dawn Doyle!

To enter just fill out this FORM

Spreading the word isn't mandatory, but is VERY much appreciated!

 

**Contest is  International and will run until Monday, Oct. 31st @ 11:59pm**

Review: Pulse of Heroes - By A. Jacob Sweeny

Author: A. Jacob Sweeny

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Release Date:

Purchase Info: Amazon

Michelle used to feel like she was behind in everything, especially school and relationships. Her great aunt from the old country says she is like a bland meal, "no salt or pepper". But in junior year, everything changes. Her father takes a position on the Town Council, a popular boy in school becomes interested in her, and most importantly, the Hekademos Learning Center, a private school for 'troubled' students, moves into her quiet neighborhood amidst the protests of the entire town.

After seeing the School Regent out with a group of young guys just before Christmas, Michelle is convinced that there is something odd about them. Her curiosity gets the better of her and she embarks upon a mission to figure out what is really going on. After an embarrassing fall over the school wall, Michelle meets Elliot and her ordinary ‘bland’ life changes its course forever.

Elliot is no ordinary human. In fact, no one at the Hekademos Learning Center is. Beautiful and fierce, they have survived throughout the millennia by weaving in and out of human events. Through them, Michelle learns that history and myths from around the world are dotted with references to their kind. Michelle falls madly in love with the ever-striking and mysterious Elliot and, as much as he tries to fight it, he develops strong feelings for her as well. Although Elliot carries numerous painful memories from his many pasts, he disregards his own better judgment and the advice of his friends, and finds himself falling for Michelle‘s offbeat personality. Their feelings grow in intensity, but when History catches up with them, the difference between their life paths threatens to destroy any future that they might have had together.

Michelle learns that there are infinite shades of gray between black and white, and has to deal with the bundle of contradictory emotions called love. After some unexpected twists during a family trip to Europe, she has to trust her intuition in order to face the danger and uncertainty of being drawn into Elliot’s wondrous world. Ultimately, it is up to Michelle to make the split-second, life-altering decision that will either tear them apart forever, or give them another chance.

OK....

So this book was hard for me to get through, I'm not going to lie. I guess there was just something about the flow of the book at times that seriously had me thinking, "What the...", or maybe that it just felt that somethings weren't explained enough.

I hate giving even semi-negative reviews, they're not fun. I feel like I'm crushing someones dream & they're going to come after me to with vengeance regardless of how nice I am. But I have to be truthful for the sake of everyone reading this & for the authors sake. 

In Pulse of Heroes I do like how the author created Michelle as a character & the important key Elliot plays in her life.  You can tell that all Michelle wants is to matter to someone, and when she finds that in Elliot you can feel how major it is for her. Yes Elliot makes me swoon, but he would make you swoon too. (it's those eyes, I swear) You can tell that this relationship is life changing from the beginning, and seeing what twists & turns they run into was probably what pushed me to keep reading. But I just kept getting distracted by the jumping around and extra things that I felt didn't need to be in there.

In the end I have to say that I am sorry that I didn't like this book more, because there are some great reviews out there. It just wasn't something that I connected with.

2/5

Review & Giveaway: Whatnots & Doodads - By Stacey Kennedy

Author: Stacey Kennedy

Website

Release Date: 4/18/2011

Purchasing Info: Amazon, Liquid Silver Books

For Bryanna, a witch from the Asheville Coven, magic is on the fritz. Shunned by her coven and her boyfriend Layton for her unruly magic, she seeks a new life for herself. It just so happens, fate steps in and brings her to Strange Hollow–a place where being different is not only acceptable, but encouraged.

When Bryanna arrives in Strange Hollow, Zeke, a demon gone good, is burning with Hell’s fire over her. Not only has she set his world ablaze, but he’s found one soul he can save. He’s determined to free her from the insecurities that have damaged her soul.

Together they experience lava-hot passion as they weave their way through a tornado of emotions. But when Layton returns for her, will Zeke’s attempts to break the unworthy cage woven around her be enough to keep her in Strange Hollow forever?

Mmmmmm....Zeke......wanna talk about a seriously hot demon?! Damn!

 

Tall, dark & dangerous?! Yes please!

Though he is a demon who has turned his life around, Bryanna is still not sure about him. She's been pushed aside & cast out her entire life, so when Zeke actual wants her you can see their passion grow & become something RED HOT!

 

There are so many elements that I loved about this novella!

Mainly how it was an erotica piece, but they story & characters had depth to them. I can't tell you how many erotica books I've read that have just been so-so, due to the fact that the author didn't spend time developing all the aspects of the story. I understand it's about the sex, foreplay & more sex, but show case your talent as a writer too.

 

In Whatnots & Doodads, that's exactly what Stacey did. I've always been a fan of hers, ever since I read Willow, but seeing her steamier side is awesome! She's able to create the perfect environment for Bryanna & Zeke in this book, and they certainly make the best of it! I was able to finish the whole thing in 1 sitting & was fanning myself by the end! (actually by about 40% in) Amazing job, and a must read for lovers of paranormal AND erotica!

 

 

5/5

 

 

 

 

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GIVEAWAY:

 

Stacey is putting an E-copy of Whatnots & Doodads up for grabs!

 

Just leave a comment with the following:

 

• Name
• E-mail

If you'd like to spread the word it would be awesome, but not required!

*contest will run until Tuesday, October 24th @ 11:59pm*

Vlog Review: Sunrise at Sunset - By Jaz Primo

 

Author: Jaz Primo

Website

Release Date: October 2010

Purchase Info: Amazon, Barnes & Noble

When is a bloodthirsty predator the best protection against a psychotic killer?
When the predator is both a vampire...and the woman you love.

“We vampires are focused and tend to shape our own realities.”

My name is Katrina Rawlings, and I am a vampire. I declare that with neither pride nor ego. I am simply nature’s most dangerous predator. On occasion, it’s a very valuable quality. It helped me protect Caleb Taylor one day when he was very young. But that single, traumatic day is behind him now; wiped from his memory, or so I hope.
Caleb has finally matured into a rather striking young man, and believe me, I like what I see. I’ll readily admit that there are issues for us to confront and overcome, though a sense of mutual commitment isn’t one of them. I’m feeling hopeful for our future together, in fact. But an adversary from my past has returned to haunt me, and she’s trying to get back at me through Caleb. That was her first...and last...mistake. I’ll protect my Caleb at all costs, and I’ll make her regret the day she was born.
So, I suppose that I’m not just a vampire. I’m about to become someone’s worst nightmare!

So I felt as though a vlog would be the best way to express how the relationship between me & this book went....

*I will be writing up a review for this book to post to Goodreads & Amazon*

Giveaway w/ Jaz Primo

Everyone please welcome the dashing, Jaz Primo!

(Red is such a great color on him)

Jaz is the creative mind behind the Sunrise at Sunset series:

As a part of the Romancing Your Darkside Tour, Jaz has graciously offered up some AWESOME prizes!

• $15 GC to Amazon
• A signed bookmark from the 1st two novels in his Sunrise at Sunset series

Pretty awesome huh?! All I need from you is the following:

• A Comment letting me know what you love most about Vampires
• E-mail
• Name

Contest will run through Wednesday the 11th & is US only

GOOD LUCK!!



Romancing Your Dark Side: Interview & Giveaway w/ Jamie Magee

For our second stop in the Romancing Your Dark Side Tour, I am happy to introduce Jamie Magee! Author of Insight & Embody, and all around amazing lady!

 The series obviously has a HUGE fan base, if you could, would you ever want to do an actual book tour?

Wow…  I’ve never thought of myself as having ‘fans’ to me they are friends who share a common day dream. I would love to go on a live tour, to not only meet my friends across the world, but to travel. I love feeling the energy of new places and new people.

If you could be any paranormal creature, what would you want to be?

If I could be a vampire that doesn’t drink blood that would rock! I love the beauty of their skin and the strength of their bodies and minds. Not to mention the fact that they are well traveled and deeply intriguing.

How do you deal with writing under pressure for deadlines?

I’m one of those odd people who work really well under pressure. If I have a deadline it is a focus for me and I plan out every step I need to take to reach that point. If someone tells me to ‘get to it when I can’ the project usually stays on the back burner. If I don’t have more than a few things to juggle at once I become bored and complacent. I love to be challenged and deadlines do just that.

Who would be your ideal author to co-write with?

There are so many amazing authors that take paranormal romance in various directions it would be hard to chose one or turn down the opportunity to write with them. However, today I would say that I would love to co-write with my best writing buddy Cynthia Cene’ I love to pass ideas back and forth with her and I have no doubt we could come up with a unique paranormal romance. :)

 (I LOVE Cynthia too)

Quick Shots:

Thunder Storm or Snow Storm?

Both would give me a solid reason to stay indoors and write, but I love the sound of rumbling thunder creeping over the hills – it brings out the dark side in my writing!

Conan or Thor?

Who could chose?

Paperback or Kindle?

Kindle – I love paperbacks, but Kindle allows me to carry all of my books, and I don’t have to worry about hurting my them in my totes.

Burger or Salad?

Salad – love veggies

Snickers or Starburst?

Starburst – addicted to the red ones!(Who isn't!?)

Thank you SO much Jamie for stopping by!
If you want to learn more about Jamie or her Insight Series check out her Facebook Page!

Now for some goodies!
Jamie has graciously offered not 1, but 2 e-copies
of the first 2 books in her Insight Series, Insight & Embody!

To enter to win all I want to know is Snickers or Starburst?

Make sure to leave your name and an e-mail address!

*This contest IS International & will run thru Wednesday the 31st. Winner will be announced Sept. 1st*