Thursday, October 22, 2015

M9B Two for Thursday Book Blitz: Call Me Grim by Elizabeth Holloway and Predator by Janice Gable Bashman with Giveaway #T4T

M9B Two for Thursday Book Blitz: Call Me Grim by Elizabeth Holloway and Predator by Janice Gable Bashman with Giveaway #T4T
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Welcome to this week’s Two for Thursday Book Blitz #T4T presented by Month9books/Tantrum Books!
Today, we will be showcasing two titles that may tickle your fancy, and we’ll share what readers have to say about these titles!
You just might find your next read!
This week, #T4T presents to you:
Call Me Grim by Elizabeth Holloway and Predator by Janice Gable Bashman
Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!
 
Call Me Grim
The truck should have turned Libbi Piper into a Libbi Pancake—and it would have, too, if Aaron hadn't shown up and saved her life. The problem? Aaron's the local Grim Reaper . . . and he only saved Libbi's life because he needs someone to take over his job. Now, Libbi has two days to choose between dying like she was supposed to, or living a lonely life as Death Incarnate. Talk about a rock and a hard place. And the choice goes from hard to sucktastic when her best friend shows up marked: condemned as a future murderer. Libbi could have an extra week to stop the murder and fix the mark . . . but only if she accepts Aaron's job as Reaper, trapping herself in her crappy town forever, invisible and inaudible to everyone except the newly dead. But, if she refuses? Her best friend is headed straight for Hell.
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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:
 
Call Me Grim is humor, brilliance and a success altogether.” – Paula, Her Book Thoughts
 
“Okay, just the story line over all was GENIUS. I have NEVER EVER read a book like this before. It was just so original and plain awesome. MEGA props to the author. I'm still grinning from what I've read.”Rachelann, Goodreads Reviewer
 
“Call Me Grim is one of those books that you do not want to put down. At the same time there is something about it that makes you just want to savor it - you want to know what is going to happen next but at the same time you do not want it to end.” – Mike, Goodreads Reviewer
 
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Elizabeth Holloway
Elizabeth Holloway is a writer of young adult fiction living in Southern Pennsylvania with her two teen children and their growing number of pets.
In addition to writing, she is a registered nurse, an avid reader, an out-of-practice artist, a karaoke singer, and music lover. She is still trying to decide what she wants to be when she grows up.
Author Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
 
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The hunt is on! Sixteen-year-old Bree Sunderland must inject herself with an untested version of her father’s gene therapy to become a werewolf in order to stop a corrupt group of mercenaries from creating a team of unstoppable lycanthrope soldiers.
When Bree went with her scientist father to Ireland, she thought it would be a vacation to study bog bodies. She never expected to fall in love with a mysterious young Irishman and certainly never expected to become the kind of monster her father said only existed in nightmares. Dr. Sunderland discovers that lycanthropy was not a supernatural curse but rather a genetic mutation. When they return home, her dad continues his research, but the military wants to turn that research into a bio weapons program and rogue soldiers want to steal the research to turn themselves into unstoppable killing machines.
Bree’s boyfriend Liam surprises her with a visit to the United States, but there are darker surprises in store for both of them. As evil forces hunt those she loves, Bree must become an even more dangerous hunter to save them all.
Bree will become the thing she hates, to protect those she loves!
'Predator' gives the werewolf legend a couple of new spins by introducing the Benandanti (an actual folkloric belief that certain families of Italy and Livonia were werewolves who fought against evil), as well as a modern scientific approach to mutation and the science of transgenics.
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WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING:
 
“Predator is a fast-paced, creepy page-turner! Bashman had me at the opening sentence and she's still got me. I want more!”Nancy Holder, New York Times Bestselling Author, The Rules
 
“Every twist and fascinating revelation fell into place smoothly, with an ending that will leave readers wanting more. With this kind of originality on the page, it is exciting to speculate at the surprises Bashman will unveil next.”Suspense Magazine
 
“Predator" by Janice Gable Bashman is clean-teen fiction at it's best. It's smart, scary and suspenseful. The main character Bree is a super positive role model for teen girls--no mater what shape she takes” Jennifer, Author
 
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Janice Gable Bashman
Janice Gable Bashman is the Bram Stoker nominated author of Wanted Undead or Alive and Predator. She is managing editor of the The Big Thrill (International Thriller Writers’ ezine). Janice lives with her family in the Philadelphia area, where she at work on her next novel. Visit her at janicegablebashman.com.
Author Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
 
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday (119) Holding Court by K.C. Held





"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, created by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week I'm waiting on: 




Holding Court

Holding Court by

Sixteen-year-old Jules Verity knows exactly what's in store at her new job at castle-turned-dinner-theater Tudor Times. Some extra cash, wearing a fancy-pants dress, and plenty of time to secretly drool over the ever-so-tasty--and completely unavailable--Grayson Chandler. Except that it's not quite what she imagined.

For one, the costume Jules has to wear is awful. Then there's the dead body she finds that just kind of...well, disappears. Oh, and there's the small issue of Jules and her episodes of what her best friend calls "Psychic Tourette's Syndrome"--spontaneous and uncontrollable outbursts of seemingly absurd prophecies.

The only bright side? This whole dead body thing seems to have gotten Grayson's attention. Except that the more Jules investigates, the more she discovers that Grayson's interest might not be as courtly as she thought. In fact, it's starting to look suspicious...
(Blurb via Goodreads)

Expected publication: March 1, 2016
What are you waiting on?

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Teaser Tuesday (115) Incandescent by River Savage



Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read(s)
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) -- or less or more -- “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) 

“You're going to be okay, Holly. Just not today." A sob escapes her, and I can't help but follow her into a state of distress."
Incandescent by River Savage

{Book Blitz + Excerpt + Giveaway} To Be Honest by T.C. Booth @BoothTammi

{YA eARC Review} Red Girl, Blue Boy (If Only . . . #5) by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Red Girl, Blue Boy (If Only . . ., #5)

 Red Girl, Blue Boy (If Only . . . #5) by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Enjoy Red Girl, Blue Boy and the other standalone titles in Bloomsbury’s contemporary If Only romance line centered around an impossible problem: you always want what you can’t have!

Sixteen-year-old Katie and Drew really shouldn’t get along. After all, her father is the Republican nominee for President of the United States while his mother is at the top of the Democratic ticket. But when Katie and Drew are thrown together in a joint interview on a morning talk show, they can’t ignore the chemistry between them. With an entire nation tuned into and taking sides in your parents’ fight, and the knowledge that—ultimately—someone has to lose, how can you fall in love with the one person you’re supposed to hate?

This title in the If Only line is a frank and funny romance that shows how sparks fly when opposites attract.
(Blurb via Goodreads)
{Details} eARC, 304 pages. Expected publication: October 20th 2015 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens

{Rating} 4/5 - I really liked it!

{Review}

I really liked Katie. I wasn't sure I would, it was difficult to relate to her because she's so very different than I am, but she has this awkward charm, this small, lonely life, that made me want to give her a hug and tell her it's all going to be okay. Katie is a very focused girl, focused on the future, on how everything will be better when her dad wins the election. However, I didn't find her character to be very consistent. Katie is a smart, savvy girl who is specifically portrayed as a politically savvy girl which makes me not buy the multiple times where she makes big political faux pas.

Drew's a sweet guy. He thinks about others, has strong convictions, tries to rise above petty things, he's also got a reluctant white knight complex and a strong desire to live in the land of denial. I liked his close relationship with Sandy, his best friend and the way he saw behind Katie's nearly impervious shield.

The romance is a pretty cute one and has a few swoony moments. I thought they were good for each other, filling in their blanks as Katie gets Drew interested in politics and Drew helps her experience all of those normal things she'd missed.

Though I liked the story I did think the premise had a lot more possibilities, many opportunities for interesting things to happen but once they started a relationship it became all about the romance. I also wished there had been a few surprises, a twist or two, it was pretty clear where things were headed.

[eARC Paranormal Romance Minute Review} Heir To The Pack (The Cursed Pack Book 1) by Laura Welling

Heir To The Pack (The Cursed Pack Book 1)

Heir To The Pack (The Cursed Pack Book 1) by

Three years ago, Annie had a three-day fling in Cancun with a handsome stranger, Dash. Two years ago, she gave birth to his son. Now, Annie's son is fading away with a mysterious illness, and she must seek help from his father, who doesn’t know he exists. But Dash has news for her: first, he’s a werewolf; second, he’s about to be crowned their king; and third, their son has been touched by an ancient curse. (Blurb via Goodreads)
{Details} eARC, Published September 25th 2015 by Laura Welling. Source: eARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

{Rating} 3/5 - I liked it!

{Review}
 
First the good: I liked the plot and the concept, the idea of shifters and magic, it was new and interesting. The storyline had twists and turns, keeping me guessing about who the bad guy is, and a bit of action to keep my attention. I liked Dash's friendship with Gaelan, I think Gaelan ended up being my favorite character.
 
Now for the bad: I never really felt the romance between Annie and Dash, it seemed like they had more of a relationship when they were together in Cancun than they do now. And Dash as an alpha? We see it a few times but not when it comes to Annie. He talked about her for years but never did anything about it? Where's the alpha in that?
 
If you're looking for a different type of shifter book with a bit of mystery and reunited lovers give Heir To The Pack a try.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Stacking the Shelves (120)


 Stacking The Shelves, a weekly meme from Tynga's Reviews
where I list what I've read, what I've reviewed, what I've acquired
and anything else worth mentioning
  • Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
  • Liar by CL Stone
  • Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
  • If At First by C.C. Cerano
  • Unfettered by Sasha White
  • Unbreakable by Abby Reynolds
  • Take Heart by Lauren Michelle Smith
  • Surrendered to the Pack by Anna Craig

Irresistibly Yours (Oxford, #1)

5 star review

Goddess (Calypso, #2)
3 star review

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