Showing posts with label YA Romance. Show all posts
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Friday, October 18, 2013

Blog Tour: Endless by Amanda Gray



Endless 


by 

Amanda Gray


Pub October 8th, 2013 

by 

Month9Books 





Summary From GoodReads

Jenny Kramer knows she isn’t normal. After all, not everybody can see the past lives of people around them. When she befriends Ben Daulton, resident new boy, the pair stumble on an old music box with instructions for “mesmerization” and discover they may have more in common than they thought. Like a past life. Using the instructions in the music box, Ben and Jenny share a dream that transports them to Romanov Russia and leads them to believe they have been there together before. But they weren’t alone. Nikolai, the mysterious young man Jenny has been seeing in her own dreams was there, too. When Nikolai appears next door, Jenny is forced to acknowledge that he has traveled through time and space to find her. Doing so means he has defied the laws of time, and the Order, an ominous organization tasked with keeping people in the correct time, is determined to send him back. While Ben, Jenny and Nikolai race against the clock -- and the Order -- Jenny and Nikolai discover a link that joins them in life -- and beyond death.









This was a fun and interesting read. Ms. Gray pulls you into this world full of darkness, questions and chaos. I didn't want to stop reading. I had to keep going. Having said that, I am left with so many questions! Still! Gah! I'm looking forward to the next book.

E-yes, Jenny has always been watched, never knowing how truly special she is.
N-ikolai, will find her. They are destined to be together and he will break any rule or law to have his soul mate.
D-reams, a connection between Ben and Jenny will lead to a long overdue confrontation. 
L-ies, a best friend thought of as a trader will be Jenny's only opportunity to save Nikolai.
E-ndless, the love Nikolai and Jenny share will forever remain in their hearts no matter the peril.
S-urvival, once the dust settles Jenny will face the truth of what she is and what she must do.
S-earch, it has only just begun. Jenny must find the key that holds the answers to her final reunion with her love. 

This was a fast paced entertaining read! I loved Jenny straight away. She was fierce and kind. I am looking forward to more! I'm dying to find out more about the secondary characters and I hope their story lines develop along with Jenny and Nikolai's. We know who is destined to be with who and there are no love triangles or anything like that. I'm just  gonna say it! I hope Ben finds someone. This poor guy has had to deal with a lot. 


My Rating

4.0 Arcitect, Painting, Message, Music box, Best friend, Book, Coffee, Past, Fire, Tunnels, Tea lost love filled stars. If you like YA and a story out of the norm this one is for you!!












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About the Author

Amanda Gray believes in magic and fantasy and possibilities. She is a team of two bestselling authors who live only miles apart but have never met in person. They talk on the phone and are the best of friends and between them have written more than a dozen novels and novellas and have had their work appear on television.











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Friday, September 6, 2013

Blog Tour : Heavenly Hell (Heavenly Hell #1) by Aria Williams




Heavenly Hell


Release Date: 04/24/13
Source: Author


Summary:

You'd think being stuck in the body of a beautiful seventeen year old girl forever would be a gift. But when you are fallen, it is more like a curse.

Indiana was a beautiful angel, enjoying the perks of Heaven, until she was tricked by a demon to fall in love with him. She was forced to fall from Heaven and remain in her seventeen year old form, banished to Earth, for all of eternity.

Now, unable to cope with her banishment, she is a seemingly normal seventeen year old girl by day, while she spends her nights punishing men for the wrongs they have committed against women.

Although Indiana has lived on Earth for thousands of years, she recently settled into a small town, where she has finally been able to make some lasting friendships. When a handsome, mysterious boy comes to town, Indiana knows something is not right. He might end up her ally, or she might end up in the fight of her life.


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My Review:


We all have our favorite genre that we root for, but when you mention a story about angels ... I'm HOOKED! It could be YA, NA, Adult, whenever I can get my hands on a story with these beautiful creatures, it makes my day! Heavenly Hell was a fast/fun read. I had a blast following Indiana and her friends. While I was reading it, I felt like I was watching an after school show. The writing style was easy to follow and I had enough details to imagine what it would be like to be a part of their world. This story did have a cliffhanger and I can't wait to see what the author has up her sleeves for the second installment in the series, Heavenly Hunted. Did you see that cover?? Hellooooo Hot Angel! The covers for this serie are BEAUTIFUL! 

Indiana was an awesome character! She's fun, friendly and she's a pretty strong heroine. She's a fallen angel who takes care of the troublemakers. She did not get on my nerves, which is a good thing. I hate it when I can't connect with the MC. I really have to like them to enjoy the story. I loved the way she made Nate go nuts ... LOL!!! She gets extra points from me because ... She's Team Damon! Wooohooo!!! I'm Team Damon too ;)

Nate is still a mystery to me. He's a Demon Hunter, who is sent to kill Indy and ends up falling for her instead. I'm really happy that we get to follow him and Indiana again in book 2. I really hope I can get a better idea of who he is. Even if he's still a mystery to me, I still loved his character.

Indiana and Nate have a good chemistry. I loved their love/hate relationship. The romance is slow building, but I love the way they get on each other's nerves! LOL!! I can't wait to read more about them and really hope that their romance will develop more in Heavenly Hunter.





My Rating:


I give Heavenly Hell by Aria Williams 4 fun and fantastic stars! I absolutely love books about angels. Aria Williams wrote a great story that kept me turning the pages and that left me wanting for more of Indy and the gang! :)




About the Author:


I am an author with Limitless Publishing who loves to write YA and paranormal romance.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Blog Tour: Consume (The Clann #3) by Melissa Darnell





Consume 
(The Clann #3) 



by 

Melissa Darnell 


August 27th 2013 

by Harlequin Teen 

ARC for Review 


These violent delights have violent ends 

And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss, CONSUME.
 —William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet 


Tristan Coleman has survived the change from Clann magic user to vampire, much to Savannah Colbert's joy—and despair. By changing the Clann's golden boy and newly elected leader, even to save him from death, she has unleashed a fury of hatred and fear that they cannot escape.

As the Clann and the vampire council go to war, Tristan and Sav face a new threat—a fracturing of the all-consuming bond they share. To fight for peace, they must forge a new trust and risk everything to take down their deadliest enemy, even as they must run for their lives. Soon they will learn that some bonds are stronger than love—and some battles cannot be won without sacrifice.








Lindy's Thoughts

I read the first two books in the series, Crave, and Covet, when they first came out.  I loved them so much, and have been waiting for the opportunity to read Consume for a long time now.  I love young adult books, because it gives me the opportunity to reflect on my high school years, growing up, forming strong friendships, and falling in love for the first time.  The Clann series has brought me back to my high school years.  Then, you add elements of magic, mystery, action, love, romance, deception, betrayal, and adventure, and are given an amazing series!

Consume began where Covet left off, and was told from the alternating perspectives of Savannah, and Tristan.  It begins with Tristan going through his transformation and learning to let go of his old life, and embrace his new reality.  Savannah, and her father are instrumental in helping Tristan adapt, and adjust to the changes that are taking place.  Unfortunately, as Tristan goes through his transformation, many conflicts arise.  Some of these conflicts include not acting off of instinct alone, the fact that Savannah and him cannot shield their thoughts from one another, disagreements, and powerful enemies.  Danger errupts, and lives are lost, leaving Savannah and Tristan at a crossroads, when they have a huge difference of opinion.  As a war begins between the Clann. and the vampires, Savannah, and Tristan are caught in the middle.  They are on the run, and their enemies seem to always be a step ahead of them.  Unfortunately, Savannah and Tristan are facing a war on many fronts, and the largest one seems to be the inner conflicts that each of them face.

I loved how Consume hooked me right away!  The author even recapped the most important events that occurred in the first two books in the series, which helped my memory, since it had been a while since I read them.  I enjoy action-packed stories, and plot twists that pique my curiosity, and keep my attention.  Consume was magical, imaginative, and captivating!  Savannah and Tristan were well developed characters, and I enjoyed hearing their voices, as they each told me their part of the story.  This series would make a great movie.  It had aspects that were unique, vivid imagery, tugged on my heartstrings, and touched on universal life lessons.  If you are looking for a young adult paranormal series, this is one you should definitely try!  

My Rating 

I give Consume by Melissa Darnell 4 Magical, Adventurous, and Suspenseful Stars!  The Clann Series is a great  series for YA Paranormal Romance lovers!  If you are in the mood for a series filled with drama, secrets, mysteries, and magic, then this series should be at the top of your list.  I have highly enjoyed this series, and have been following it since Crave came out.  Like a good friend that moves away, I am sad to say goodbye. 








My Favorite Quotes

"He pressed a slow, lingering kiss to my forehead, then each cheek, the tip of my nose and then my lips again.  And I was finally whole once more."  (eARC, Loc. 350)
~Savannah

"Anywhere you are is my home, Savannah."  (eARC, Loc. 853)
~Tristan

"You know perfectly well that we don't have to kill anyone to survive anymore.  Nothing makes any of us monsters except the decisions we make and the actions we take."  (eARC, Loc. 1590)
~Savannah

"It is both human and apparently vampire nature to want to hold on to that which you love with every ounce of strength that you possess.  But if you truly love someone, that is the only way to love them.  To love loosely is the hardest love to learn.  But it is also the strongest and most selfless form of love you can give another."  (eARC, Loc. 2143)
~Savannah's Dad   

"It was what each of us went through, the terrors and trial we faced and survived, that made us grow up or, in Mac's and my cases, faster."  (eARC, Loc. 3453)
~Tristan







The Way Ria Sees It

Seriously this book goes by at vamp speed! I’m so sad this trilogy is over. I wish there were just one more. Maybe a New Adult 4th installment? That would be splendorific! Alas, I understand that is just my huge fandom speaking and Ms. Darnell knows whats best for her characters. Can I say how happy I am about the way these books ended? I am through the moon! Every thing was nice and tidy. The ONLY thing I would’ve changed is... I would’ve wanted it to be longer! Lol, I imagine you could’ve guessed that though. This was a great fun escape!

C-hange, everything as Tristan once knew it, is different. It will take immense willpower and patience to face life as it is now.
O-pportunity, all that they have ever wanted was to be together and now they must face other challenges that are pulling them apart.
N-ormalcy, Tristan will fight his inner demons for a chance to be with and love Savannah the way she deserves.
S-urprise, death and ultimate war surrounds them they must fight to get to the ones they love. It will take careful planning and strategizing to keep everyone safe.
U-nforeseen, an unknown source holds the evidence and the key to stop the nightmare that has become everyones life. Getting what they need will be their greatest challenge.
M-erger, long time enemies must join forces in order to overcome the truest evil. A long lost friend will help eradicate the greatest enemy.
E-ndeavors, a time of peace is in the future but to ensure the continued alliances, it will be up to Savannah and Tristan accepting another daunting challenge.

Yay Pom Pom’s out! 

I just love Tristan & Savannah all of the characters have come such a long way. Everyone is faced with difficult decisions and they handle them spectacularly. I really enjoyed Caravans roll as vampire council leader. It seems Ms. Darnell really did a great job tackling all of the paranormal topics and steam rolled right through them. Whether in the thralls of war or the personal misunderstandings between our characters, there is never a dull moment. If you enjoy reading about vampires and witches this series is for you!


My Fav's

Tristan
Wow, Tristan has gone through so much. He has been a resounding hero throughout. I never doubted him, not for one second. He has never let the challenges he faces keep him for obtaining his goals. My heart goes out to him for all the loss he has had to endure. Every terrible event just cements his incredible worth for me.

Savannah
Lol, out of all of the characters Savannah shows the greatest growth. I loved the way she develops a sense of right for those around her. She looks out for everyone she cares for and some how becomes the foundation that holds their group together.


My Rating

4.5 Circle, Impromptu diner, Synthetic Blood, RV, Demonic Dog, Vampire Dancer, Watch, Family Meeting, Peace Ambassadors, Eternity Together Love Filled Stars! YA Paranormal strikes again and the story and ending are awesome! Go Team! Read This Book!








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About the Author

Melissa Darnell is the author of a growing list of adult and YA fiction and nonfiction books. Born in California, she grew up in Texas and has also called the following states home since then: Utah, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Iowa and South Dakota. She currently lives in Nebraska with her husband Tim and two children, Hunter and Alexander, where she enjoys watching Whale Wars, Glee and True Blood, designing digital graphic products for the virtual world of Second Life, and of course writing her latest book.






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About Crave








Melissa has a month's worth of freebies at Amazon!!! 


Aug. 5-13th: 
The Clann Series, Adult: 
Dance with Darkness, an adult paranormal romance short story and the first in the Clann Series Adult lineup, will be free for these five days at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E8ZWB6O

Aug. 14-18th: 
The Source, a young adult fantasy romance normally $2.99, will be free for these five days at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009B4OC28

Aug. 21-25th: 
Midnight Girls Series #1: Scent of Evil, a New Adult steamy paranormal romance, will be free for these five days at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EADYMCU

Goodreads is giving away 15 copies of Consume!!  From July 23 - Aug 27, which anyone can enter. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13049897-consume









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