Archive for October 2011
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Happy Halloween
I thought this would be a great book to review for halloween because the characters themselves are really unique and believed to be strange by society as a whole I thought it kind of fit in with Halloween since thats when everyone can fit in no matter what or who they decide to be.
I thought this would be a great book to review for halloween because the characters themselves are really unique and believed to be strange by society as a whole I thought it kind of fit in with Halloween since thats when everyone can fit in no matter what or who they decide to be.
Title: Jinx And Her Werewolf
Author: Marisa Chenery
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books (February 8, 2010)
Book Rating: 4 stars
Source: Bought
As a jinx, Thora has had to move around a lot. When her car breaks down, stranding her in Strange Hollow, she figures the town is as good a place as any to stay for a while. When she meets Daker, he is just one more reason for her to stay.
A werewolf, Daker knows Thora is his mate, but her being a mortal just adds one more reason to take things slow with her. Not only does he have to find a way to tell her he is a werewolf, and she is his mate, he has to explain that the residents of Strange Hollow aren’t exactly what they seem. After Daker claims Thora as his mate, Thora knows they can never be, not with her curse hanging over her head. She may be cursed to be a jinx for the rest of her life, but she’s also destined to kill the man she gives her heart to. Not wanting to be the cause of Daker’s death, she has to fight her feelings for him or watch the man she loves die.
My Thoughts
This book is one of my favorites because it has a lot of the things I like in books humor, romance, werewolves, and paranormal abilities. I really liked the town of "Strange Hollow" where everyone had their own unique abilities and pasts. I only wish it was real because it would definetely be a fun place to visit.
Thora had somewhat of a tough exterior, but she really was a kind person. Having the curse for so long took its toll and I was happy that she was able to find a place where she fit in.
Daker was an awesome hero whose wolf had a very strange personality for an alpha. His wolf made him that more interesting though and I loved how playful he was. Daker himself was a very dependable and strong character yet very sweet that you just can't help, but love him.
I highly recommend this loveable and unique tale about a "Jinx And Her Werewolf" by Marisa Chenery.
Excerpt
The sound of the deep, masculine voice that came from behind her caused Thora to jump. She cursed while she reared back and cracked her head on the raised hood. Slowly backing up, she said, “Damn it, that hurt. Didn’t anyone ever tell you not to sneak up on a person like that?”
Rubbing her head, Thora turned to see who stood at her back. Her hand stilled when she looked up at the lightest green eyes she had ever seen on a person. They reminded her of two pieces of jade. Her eyes skimmed over the face that came with them. And what a face it was. The man had a face that would put a male model to shame. Unable to tear her gaze away, Thora took in his straight nose, chiseled cheekbones and square jaw. His lips were firm and made her wonder what they would feel like pressed to hers. His straight hair brushed the tops of his shoulders, and seemed to be a mix of blonde and brown. Her fingers itched to run through it to see if it felt soft as it looked. She licked her lips, taking in the rest of him. He was built. She had to give him that. The tight black jeans and gray T-shirt he wore showed off the large muscles on his arms, chest and legs to perfection. He towered over her, and she was not short by any means at five foot seven. Thora guessed him to be about six foot six.
He stepped closer, breaking the spell she seemed to have fallen under. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to sneak up on you. Are you okay?”
Thora let her hand drop to her side and nodded. She cleared her throat before she spoke. “I’m fine. I just bumped my head. I’ve had worse.” She’d lost count of the number of times she’d had to go to a hospital’s ER to be patched up because of one of her “accidents.
He glanced over at her car. “Having car trouble?”
“Yeah.” Thora forced herself to turn and look at her car. “It just stopped and I can’t get it started again.”
He brushed past her and stuck his head under the hood. When he bent slightly forward to get a closer look at the engine, Thora bit back a silent moan while she watched the material of his jeans pull tighter across his hard, muscled ass. She bet she could bounce a quarter off it. There didn’t seem to be an inch of fat anywhere on him.
Lost in a fantasy of him stretched out across the hood of her car while she licked every inch of him, Thora jerked back to reality when she heard a loud popping sound. She moved around to stand next to the hunky man of her fantasies in time to see a fountain of oil suddenly shoot out of her engine and hit him smack in the face.
Review/Giveaway: Beaded Bungee Bookmarks
Fortunately I no longer have to worry about this because I was sent two lovely Beaded Bungee
Bookmarks from Twin Cottage Industries. Not only does it keep me from losing my place, but it is a lot better looking than scraps of paper. It is a lot easier too because it has an elastic, adjustable bungee cord that stays on your book.
These bookmarks are the creation of two twin sisters who are trying to make quality products that help make our lives a little easier.
Bookmarks from Twin Cottage Industries. Not only does it keep me from losing my place, but it is a lot better looking than scraps of paper. It is a lot easier too because it has an elastic, adjustable bungee cord that stays on your book.
These bookmarks are the creation of two twin sisters who are trying to make quality products that help make our lives a little easier.
All of our products are hand crafted in the USA and we employ young adults with mental illness and women with a need to work from home.
My Thoughts
I really love these bookmarks and they make keeping my place much easier since I don’t have to worry about them falling out or getting lost within the pages. These bookmarks are also great with small or large books. I have tried them out on a couple of my books (Pics below).
You can purchase these bookmarks at their website for $5.99.
For a chance to win one of these great bookmarks enter the giveaway below!
Title: Shelter Mountain
Author: Robyn Carr
Publisher: Mira; Reprint edition (June 1, 2010)
Rating: 5 stars
Source: Bought
Author: Robyn Carr
Publisher: Mira; Reprint edition (June 1, 2010)
Rating: 5 stars
Source: Bought
Synopsis:
For the second time in a year a woman arrives in the small town of Virgin River trying to escape her past.
John "Preacher" Middleton is about to close the bar when a young woman and her three-year-old son come in out of the wet October night. A marine who has seen his share of pain, Preacher knows a crisis when he sees one--the woman is covered in bruises. He wants to protect them, and he wants to punish whoever did this to her, but he knows immediately that this inclination to protect is something much more. Paige Lassiter has stirred up emotions in this gentle giant of a man-emotions that he has never allowed himself to feel.
But when Paige's ex-husband turns up in Virgin River, Preacher knows his own future hangs in the balance. And if there's one thing the marines' motto of Semper Fidelis--always faithful--has taught him, it's that some things are worth fighting for.
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My Thoughts
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr is a poignant tale that will leave a tear in your eye and a warm glow in your heart.
Shelter Mountain was a touching story about a woman trying to get away with her son from an abusive husband and finding love in the most unexpected place at the most unexpected time.
Shelter Mountain was a touching story about a woman trying to get away with her son from an abusive husband and finding love in the most unexpected place at the most unexpected time.
Paige was a very strong character even though she did not believe so. I really felt for both her and her son Christopher (who is one of the cutest kids ever). Paige went through so much hurt in her life and she was still able to believe that there might be a chance of happiness for her and Christopher.
John aka Preacher is a former marine and never had time for much romance in his life. That was until Paige Lassiter came into his bar. I loved Preacher the most because he was such a kind and loving man. You wouldn’t know it by looking at this giant of a man, but he is extremely patient and skilled with his hands (very sexy). He takes Paige and her son in and does everything he can to help them and eventually he falls in love with his new charges.
The only real problem I had with this story is that it didn’t focus on the starring couple as much as I would have liked. It was constantly switching to different characters points of view and I really wished the author would have focused a bit more on the main characters.
If you are looking for a heartwarming contemporary romance I highly recommend “Shelter Mountain” by Robyn Carr.
So Follow my Blog Friday is a meme held by Parajunkee and it's where you answer the weekly question and then link yourself and you go and check out other blogs of your interest.
If you could have dinner with your favorite book character, who would you eat with and what would you serve?
I would have dinner with Ren from Tiger's Curse( Love Him!) and I would serve sloppy joes because they are my favorite food. For desert I would serve peanut butter cookies because Ren loves peanut butter.
What about you?
Dazzle Me Thursday
I have a couple of great book covers for this thursday tell me what you think.
What would you do if a simple errand takes a deadly twist, turning you from cautious prey to dangerous predator?
When Darcy's outing takes a turn for the worst and tests her to the point of breaking, she struggles to maintain her humanity. Where loyalty and pack mean everything, she surrenders to the inevitable and only an act of complete trust can touch her. When all is said and done, with memories flooding her mind, Darcy holds tightly to the only thing that makes sense - it was all a dream. Or was it?
Shade is just trying to graduate high school. Just another ordinary teenager with some quirky talents. One day, the bothersome voices she sometimes hears in her head bring her to a chance meeting with a powerful faerie warrior named Jack. He wields electrical currents and blue fires along his skin. Joining him, she enters the mysterious, frightening and magical world of Faerie, where nothing is what it really seems to be.
Shade is selected by the Seelie Queen to fulfill a quest to obtain a liquid magic that could aid the Guildrin Court of Faeries in an ongoing war against the evil Unseelie Queen and her treacherous Lonares soldiers. Around every corner and across breathtaking landscapes of the world of Faerie that exists alongside our ever so mundane world, Shade grows along with her magic and meets some of the most powerful warriors Faerie has to offer. Shade battles evil dryads, conniving Teleen guards and challenges on her life with every step. In a world where nothing is taken for granted or underestimated, Shade discovers that she might not be as weak as she or others may have perceived.
Christophe Augustine is groomed to take over his father’s successful chain of luxurious hotels. With a wealthy French-American background, Chris has been given privileges that not many have. He works hard, plays harder but seeks approval and recognition above all else. Family is a top priority for him as he fights for custody of his young brother. His parent’s divorce has not diminished his faith in romance. When a gorgeous Latino woman changes one boring morning into an interesting game of role play, though reluctant to help at first, he soon realises she’s not like the string of other women he’s known.
A romantic first date ending dramatically doesn’t stop Chris from wanting to know Julia more. And for Julia, she’s all for a bit of fun but when things get too serious she’s running the other way. Too alike, in some ways and complete opposites, in others ways, Julia and Chris fumble through fun moments, annoying confrontations, passionate times and heartbreaking revelations.
Love has no boundaries when soul-mates meet but when one is ready to love and the other one isn’t...
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