Friday 56!

About the Friday 56

* Grab the book nearest you.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like).
* Don't go for your favorite book. THE CLOSEST.



Playing with Fire -Gena Showalter

Yeah. Sure. He didn't deny being a killer. I noticed.

Monday Spotlight

Guardians of Eternity by Alexandra Ivy

A series recommended by a friend and she was so right. I really enjoy this one, yet don't know that there are too many out there who have check it out. Please do, it will be worth the time. Actually it makes a great summer read, I know first hand.

Reading Order:
When Darkness Comes
Embrace the Darkness
Darkness Everlasting
Darkness Revealed
Darkness Unleashed
Beyond the Darkness
Devoured by Darkness
Bound By Darkness 11/29/11




Guardians Of Eternity by Alexandra Ivy ~ V^^^^V

Alexandra Ivy will have you hooked immediately with this Vampire Romance. A contemporary setting of Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this tale, but it’s not just vampires and werewolves anymore. Ivy presents us with a chalice to hold the soul of a goddess who can destroy all vampires, and don’t forget the demons. Many have said that this series started off slow, but for me I was hooked from the first pages. The bad guys that aren’t so bad, the good guys have that bad boy in them, and the standard Vampire - Werewolf fare all make an enjoyable story. The character dynamics are excellent and the overall theme is progressing nicely.

Book 9 Bound by Darkness (11/29/11)

Glory St. Clair Reviewed

Glory St. Clair by Gerry Bartlett ~V^^V

Plus size vampire Glory St. Clair just wants to fit in with the human race but some seems to keep reminding her that she is anything but. I really couldn't get into this one, it may have been the state of mind I was in or possibly that I tend to lean harder towards romance than fantasy. The story itself is well written and has all the elements but I found Glory to be far too ditsy to be likable. On the other hand I did enjoy some of the other characters. To each their own I say, I will try a few more books and see if she grows on me. ~Michelle

7 Books to Date

Glory St. Clair by Gerry Bartlett

Real Vampires Have Curves

Real Vampires Live Large

Real Vampires Get Lucky

Real Vampires Don’t Diet

Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs

Real Vampires Have More to Love

Real Vampires Don’t Wear a Size Six

Eclipse Bay Trilogy Reviewed

Eclipse Bay Trilogy Reviewed ~ V^^V

Long feuding families the Hartes and the Madisons are well known through Eclipse Bay. A small tourist town on the Oregon coast has a host of interesting characters, not the least of which is Arizona Snow. I think she was likely the most enjoyable character in these books. We meet her also in the Arcane Society books. That said this series follows the newest generation of the Hartes and Madisons, will they follow the rivalry or will they repair the rift. I found this to be one of the more enjoyable series by this author. ~ Michelle

3 Titles Total

Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz /Jayne Castle/ Amanda Quick

Eclipse Bay

Dawn in Eclipse Bay

Summer in Eclipse Bay

Friday 56!

About the Friday 56

* Grab the book nearest you.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like).
* Don't go for your favorite book. THE CLOSEST.

Kiss of the Highlander Karen Marie Moning

Yes, she thought. This is what I've needed. I feel ooh! He tilted her head at the perfect angle just like Lancelot did Guinevere in that single kiss between them in the movie First Knight and sealed his mouth over hers.

Arcane Society Reviewed

Arcane Society Reviewed ~ V^^V

Arcane Society is a secret group of people with ESP talents. The series bounces back and forth between Victorian era romance and contemporary. The society members tend to know one another and search each other out for various purposes not excluding marriage. This was, in my opinion, the best of the author’s series, mainly for the contemporary factor. However my biggest complaint is that the author has 3 pen names and several series that interact. At the same time there are books in this series alone that are independent series. Now while each book can be read independently of the others in the series, they would be easier to read together and with no easy place to locate the reading order on the author’s own website; I was left to use Goodreads and Fictfact. ~ Michelle

12 Titles/3 Series to Date

Arcane Society Jayne Ann Krentz/Jayne Castle/ Amanda Quick

Second Sight

White Lies

Sizzle & Burn

The Third Circle

Running Hot

The Perfect Poison

Midnight Crystal

Looking Glass Trilogy

In Too Deep

Quicksilver

Dreamlight Trilogy

Fired Up

Burning Lamp

Midnight Crystal

Harmony World/ Ghost-hunters Reviewed

Harmony World/ Ghost-hunters Reviewed ~V^^V

Series is a futuristic paranormal romance set on the planet of Harmony. Now my first instinct was that I am not that big of a sci-fi fan but the reality is that the setting and time really don’t have that much of a bearing on the story overall. The mysteries are interesting and the characters have good interaction. My biggest complaint is that the author has 3 pen names and several series that interact. While each book can be read independently of the others in the series, they would be easier to read together. However there is no set reading order list that I could find on the author’s website and the confusion that resulted from the multiple pen names and series interactions tending to annoy me. Honestly though I was neither in love with nor completely disliked these books. I guess if you are looking for something different give them a try. ~ Michelle

8 Titles to date

Harmony/ GhostHunters By Jayne Castle/Jayne Ann Krentz/ Amanda Quick

Bridal Jitters

After Dark

After Glow

Ghost Hunter

Silver Master

Dark Light

Obsidian Prey

Midnight Crystal (Arcane Society-Dreamlight Trilogy)

Friday 56!

About the Friday 56

* Grab the book nearest you.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like).
* Don't go for your favorite book. THE CLOSEST.



Night Embrace Sherrilyn Kenyon

"So," Kyrain said. "Have you become Ravyn now? Do I need to forewarn Nick you'll be shedding your clothes on a daily basis or what?"

Monday Spotlight

Primal Instincts by Rhyannon Byrd

Book 8 comes out in just 2 weeks... yay. If you haven't heard of this series then you are missing out and again this is why we spotlight. I found this one just plucking interesting looking titles off the shelves at my library and was immediately hooked on them.

Titles in reading order:
Edge of Hunger
Edge of Desire
Edge of Danger
Touch of Seduction
Touch of Surrender
Edge of Craving
Touch of Temptation
Rush of Darkness
Rush of Pleasure (7/26/11)

Primal Instinct Rhyannon Byrd ~ V^^^^V

Ryannon Byrd builds us a whole new paranormal world with Merricks, Casus, and Shapeshifters in this complex tale. The Watchmen have spent centuries playing the middleman between the Merricks and the Casus, but when the Casus seem to be playing evil for keeps, something must be done. Suspense, romance, a touch of erotic, with plenty of action.

Friday 56!

About the Friday 56

• Grab the book nearest you.
  
• Turn to page 56.
• Find the fifth sentence.
• Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like).
• Don't go for your favorite book. THE CLOSEST.

Real Vampires Live Large by Gerry Bartlett

"Diamonds would be too flashy."
He'd made a joke. His sexy grin confirmed it. I smiled back. Maybe he was going to be reasonable. Surely he realized I was ass deep in alligators here, with my livelihood in ruins.

Deeper Than Midnight -Review

WOW!
Once again another phenomenal book. Thinking it had been awhile since the last book I wasn't sure that I would be in the zone. WRONG! Lara immediately sucked me back into the world of her Midnight Breed. Hunter and Corinne are a couple you can't help but root for. It doesn't stop there though. Major changes are happening at the Compound, so much so that nothing will ever be the same. The WHOLE story is filled with intense action, jaw dropping surprises and a few more characters to meet. Once again, I can't wait to see what happens next. ~Michelle ~V^^^^^V

Friday 56!

About the Friday 56

• Grab the book nearest you.
  
• Turn to page 56.
• Find the fifth sentence.
• Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like).
• Don't go for your favorite book. THE CLOSEST.

Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan

She was jerked against a hard male body. Warm breath fanned her neck.
"Don't scream."

Gena July!!!

If you haven't read the Lord of the Underworld yet now would be the time. This steamy Romance series is perfect for your summer reading pleasure. With the ninth book in the series just released in June, there should be no problem catching up in time for the next release. Happy Reading!


Gena July
(Gena S howalter: Lords Of The Underworld)

The Darkes t Fire (Into The Dark)

The Darkest Night

The Darkest Kiss

The Darkest Pleasure

The Darkest Prison (Into The Dark)

The Darkest Whisper

The Darkest Angel (Heart Of Darkness)

The Darkest Passion

The Darkest Lie

The Darkest Secret
The Darkest Surrender

Lords Of The Underworld by Gena Showalter ~ V^^^^^V

Oh. Dear. God. If you haven’t read this series, you really are missing out on a fantastic and sexy as hell read! The Lords, are a group of warriors who were protectors to the gods and who, also, aided in opening Pandora’s Box. Their punishment for opening the box was to house an escaped demon within themselves. Escaping the union only when dealt the hand of death. Set in Budapest, this team of deliciously lick-able warriors are caught up in a fight for survival with their sworn enemy, the Hunters. Meanwhile they, each in turn, find themselves faced with the love’s of their lives. Not usually an easy pairing, but one that will make them stronger in the end. And in a war, strength is everything. A little help from the gods never hurt anything either. I don’t have enough fangs to truly do this series justice! Please give it a shot. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

9 Books to date