Archive for July, 2012

Hail to the “KING”

Posted: July 9, 2012 in fiction, Zany
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When Scary Sherry and Nancy make it to the front gate, King, our lawn maintenance man is waiting. He has come to take care of business.

In no time at all he has taken out the predators and made my backyard safe again. He gets right to work, mowing down all obstacles.

We all shared a group hug, thankful that Scary Sherry and Nancy made it out alive.

I told King that he could not go on vacation again for at least a year! I don’t think any of us want this to happen again any time soon.

There was a lot of hard work to be done, but eventually we got the backyard back to pristine condition and the swimming pool repaired.

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Well, okay, maybe it doesn’t look this good. But this is what it looks like through my eyes!

Here’s to Happy Endings!

To start at the beginning go here: http://wp.me/p27ipo-b8

To select the winners of the giveaway, my son drew the names and my sister was a witness.

It is time to announce the winners!

First Prize: Sherry (fundinmental)

Second Prize: Juana

I will be contacting the author to provide your information. She will then be contacting you about your prizes.

Thanks to everyone for entering and thank you Kelan O’Connell for providing the lovely prizes for this giveaway.

 

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My review on Twitter: One Word! Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

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Okay. This Review will be longer.

Blood Lust Rising has been nominated for Best 1st Chapter and Best Cover.

This is one of the best first chapters I have read. I am not one to blush easily, but my whole face was rosy before I finished it.

You don’t have to kneel down and peek through the keyhole because Fayth Devlin leaves the bedroom door (or any door) wide open. The intimate, arousing sexual scenes fogged up my Kindle screen, they were that HOT!

About the story

They don’t get along at all. Micah and Ella are partners, working for the Shadow Agency. Their job, hunt vampires and demons.

A late night chase after a succubus through the cemetery does not go as planned. The Demon hits them with a spell that changes everything.

They awaken in a hotel 4 days later with no memory of how they got there. Both are exhausted and dehydrated, weak from a marathon of sex. Separating them is out of the question. The demon’s spell has awakened a yearning that can’t be ignored, an intense sexual need that was already there, just beneath the surface.

As their sexual desire deepens into something more, they join together, battling vamps, weres and numerous types of demons, while delving into Micah’s mysterious origins and fending off the unwanted and lethal attention of Julian, Ella’s sire.

What I felt

I feel a strong physical and emotional connection to Micah and Ella. I want them to be safe and I want a happy ending for them.

Characters

Ella starts out as a self-contained, don’t need anybody, kick-butt slayer. Fayth is able to show me Ella’s transformation, making me see all sides of her character, including her flaws. Ella is still tough as nails, but her fierce loyalty to family and friends, and her deepening love for Micah make her very real to me.

And Micah. I was already attracted to his oozing sexuality and sarcastic personality. As I read more, I was able to see his tender side, his love for family and his passion for and commitment to Ella.

Scenes to share – I want you to feel what I felt.

The green glow emanating from Micah’s eyes lit the night. Micah threw himself at Julian. The two men collided and rolled in the mud, a tangle of blood-smeared fists. They were both wearing black and, the more they coated themselves in mud, the harder it was to tell them apart.

Micah pulled his fist back, drove it into Julian’s face again and again. Crack. Crack. Crack. Julian threw Micah to the side, straddled his body. Blow after blow, they rolled and cursed, jockeyed for position. They pounded the holy living hell out of each other.

A body melting scene – Micah to Ella

“If you go upstairs with me. I’m not going to be able to stop from touching you, from stripping you naked. You’re tired and hurt and I can’t promise to be gentle. The Darkness.” He drew in a breath and corrected himself. “The demon wants you tied to my bed, wants you screaming and so drunk with pleasure you won’t be able to walk away from us. You are ours. The man and the demon. We need to claim you.”

Thoughts

It had to have been really challenging for Fayth to put her characters into very dangerous and compromising situations and make the conclusions believable and satisfying.   She has shown that she can and has what it takes.

Blood Lust Rising took me by surprise. My connection to the characters was deep. The story was flush with sexual tension, grueling fighting scenes and compelling dialogue. I found myself immediately engaged and immersed in the book without even trying.

Quotes I loved. You will understand it’s significance once you read the book.

Slaughter. Defend. Obliterate.

Murder. Guard. Destroy

Something Funny:

I had Vampire ED, on top of everything else!

Something tender:

Micah pulled back, gave Hannah a smile that melted solid objects.

Warning:If your kindle starts smoking while you are reading this book, don’t be alarmed. Mine still works fine!

5 STARS I Want More!

I just read the first chapter of The Vampire Queen Trilogy (Book Two). Another fantastic first chapter.

For more about Fayth Devlin:

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http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5827700.Fayth_Devlin

The sun is peeking over the trees. It is time for Nancy and Scary Sherry to make their escape.

They begin tunneling through the long grass, keeping the fence in sight. The corner should not be far. “I see it!” Nancy whispers, “What in the Sam Hill is that?” Luck is with them. A huge mound stands in the corner. They can use it to climb over the fence.

But wait! Oh, no. It’s a fire ant mound. If you have ever been bitten by a fire ant, you know how bad this is. They like to swarm as a group, releasing a chemical to signal each other to attack.

Scary Sherry whispers to Nancy, ” Be very quiet and walk softly. Vibrations will bring them swarming out.”

After thinking for a while, Scary Sherry comes up with a plan. If they are to use the mound to escape, they are going to have to get rid of the fire ants. They will flood them out.

They make their way carefully to the watering hole – my pool. Scary Sherry warns Nancy to stand to the side and uses her knife to release the water. The water comes pouring out, rushing towards the fire ant mound.

It worked perfectly! The fire ants are gone and Scary Sherry and Nancy waste no time scrambling up the mound and jumping over the fence.

All that is left is for them to follow the fence until they find the front gate. Then they will be safely home.

Now What?

To read the first episodes go here: http://wp.me/p27ipo-b8

For the final episode: http://wp.me/p27ipo-dE

It won’t take long to catch up.

Michele Woolley is writing feverishly to get Underworld, Book 2 of the Dark Passage:Chosen series finished. I know many of you are as anxious as I am to continue reading this series.

Here is a description written by M.L. Woolley on Goodreads.

Underworld

Peel back what we know as reality and there is an unseen world that is just waiting for you to enter. The way through the veil has been closed for many centuries but the terrors of war have unleashed great evil and the two worlds are merging. There are a chosen few who will walk the way of the dead and discover the secrets that are hidden deep within. Weapons of mass destruction are released on society as world leaders face off to establish a one world government.

Ivy and Jen are forewarned of the events to come and are hidden away in an underground bunker when chaos erupts.  While they wait for word of when they are to come out of hiding, they explore the ancient caverns below the old house. They stumble upon the Book Of Prophesy and learn that they are to embark on a journey through the underworld to find the hidden location of the Tree Of Life that holds the secret of releasing the world from the evil that has overtaken it. In the process of finding the tree they discover the terrible secrets of the underworld. Nothing is as it seems, and they must find the answers or risk eternity on the Darkside; beyond the veil of humanity.

One of the girls learns she has a powerful connection to this realm and faces the decision of embracing her humanity or accepting her rightful place in this world.

I don’t know about you, but I’m hooked. This sounds much more intense.

For my review of Dark Passage: Chosen(Book 1): http://wp.me/p27ipo-2g

For my interview with M.L. Woolley: http://wp.me/p27ipo-4O

To purchase Dark Passage just click on the image below.

It looks like the most popular book was Lies Beneath. Several others were a close second, so I put the titles in a bowl and drew one out. Wormwood is the other book to read and review. To see the original post and book line-up: http://wp.me/p27ipo-aO

To decide which one to read first, I took Emaginette’s suggestion and drew one out of a bowl.

The first one up is Wormwood and I am tearing through it. It opens with a huge event and never really slows down. Can’t wait to tell you all about it!

 

Synopsis from Goodreads

Against a devastated landscape, a legion of one hundred fierce half-angels is hell-bent on purging Earth of all humans. But one of them, the tormented Tiamat, struggles against his mission, and when he rescues a beautiful woman named Kali, he finds the attraction as troubling as it is miraculous. Can Kali trust the one creature who could be responsible for her ultimate demise?

Beautifully written and excitingly told, Wormwood creates a world that is as strange as it is compelling. Filled with brilliantly executed twists and turns on every page that are guaranteed to keep you guessing, Wormwood is one of the most exciting debuts of the year.

Next up for review is Lies Beneath. I started this one once before, but had to set it aside to catch up on other things that were pressing. It has haunted me ever since.

Synopsis from Goodreads

Calder White lives in the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior, the only brother in a family of murderous mermaids. To survive, Calder and his sisters prey on humans, killing them to absorb their energy. But this summer the underwater clan targets Jason Hancock out of pure revenge. They blame Hancock for their mother’s death and have been waiting a long time for him to return to his family’s homestead on the lake.

Hancock has a fear of water, so to lure him in, Calder sets out to seduce Hancock’s daughter, Lily. Easy enough – especially as Calder has a lot of practice using his irresistible good looks and charm on unsuspecting girls. Only this time Calder screws everything up: he falls for Lily – just as Lily starts to suspect that there’s more to the monsters-in-the-lake legends than she ever imagined. And just as his sisters are losing patience with him.

Both of these books hooked me in the first couple of paragraphs and I can tell you already that the writing is brilliant! I’ll be back with my reviews soon! Stay tuned.

Posted: July 5, 2012 in Uncategorized

I loved this!

MORE ZED!!!

Posted: July 5, 2012 in fiction, horror, Zombies
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It’s no secret that I loved this book!

I was just over visiting Stephen on his blog and discovered some great news!

He is very busy writing Books Two and Three of the ZED Trilogy and would welcome suggestions or ideas for what you would like Mr. ZED (or Chase) to do next.

You never know, he might just add it to the story (and credit you in the book).

In addition, If he loves your idea 100%, you might become a character in his story.

I myself would love to see Stephen add a young boy to the mix. You know the kind, a boy who idolizes Zed and follows him around, pestering him with questions and emulating him(except for the being a zombie part).

So hop on over to Stephen’s blog: http://stephenherfst.blogspot.com and leave him your suggestions!

For my post about reviewing ZED: http://wp.me/p27ipo-68

For my review and interview with  ZED: http://wp.me/p27ipo-8G

I love doing giveaways. It is like Christmas in July!

If you have not read any of H. D. Gordon’s books, you are truly missing out. She is cranking out some awesome books and has recently released her debut novel “JOE”, a brand new series. For more about this wonderful author and her books, read my post here: http://wp.me/p27ipo-ak .

Now, for the giveaway! Today I will be giving away FIVE e-book copies of Blood Warrior.

Blurb about Blood Warrior:

When her home is attacked by murderous vampires, 17-year-old Alexa is forced to leave her mother for dead in order to save her sister. She soon learns that she is the last known member of an elite race of supernatural Warriors, and is thrust into a world full of vampires and werewolves who all seem to regard her as some sort of savior. Meanwhile, Alexa battles a monster within herself that seeks to gain control; a monster that seeks blood.

The hidden city she finds herself in appears perfect, but Alexa’s instincts tell her that all is not right within its walls. When she is asked to attend a school of fighters, whose exams consist of gladiator-style competitions, she must decide who she can trust among the smiling faces. And. when she meets Kayden, a vampire she feels undeniably drawn to, she must decide if she can trust herself.

Sounds really good, doesn’t it. I loved it and am so happy to be able to share this book with you.

Contest runs until midnight,  July 19th. Winners will be announced here and by email.

As always with my contests, entry is easy. Just leave a comment along with your email address. It is not required but always appreciated if you would follow me on twitter and my blog.

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Good Luck To All!