Stacking
the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, every
Weekend.
This is to share books I have acquired from various sources.
Physical books & ebooks both are
welcome. If its something being sent to me by mail, I will not mention it until I actually
receive it.
So this post is actually for TWO WEEKS (plus a bit from three weeks ago as Blogger and I were not on friendly terms while creating my last STS post)! I was unable to post last weekend as I WAS GETTING MARRIED!!! So now things are going back to normal. With books streaming in at all angles. So here we go! Be forwarded, it is a lot!
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Kaya Satozuka prides
herself on being an excellent secretary and a consummate professional,
so she doesn't even bat an eye when she's reassigned to the office of
her company's difficult director, Kyohei Touma. He's as
prickly - and hot - as rumors paint him, but Kaya is unfazed until she
discovers that he's a vampire!!
Kyohei has finally admitted that
he loves Kaya, and he's even stopped feeding on other women. But even
though they've worked out their personal issues, their dual roles as
boss/secretary and vampire/human are still a huge hurdle to overcome.
Can Kaya and Kyohei stand up to the disapproval of the business world
and the vampire world?!
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In the six months since
Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in
England, Lockwood & Co. hasn't made much progress. Quill Kipps and
his team of Fittes agents keep swooping in on Lockwood's investigations.
Finally, in a fit of anger, Anthony challenges his rival to a contest:
the next time the two agencies compete on a job, the losing side will
have to admit defeat in the Times newspaper.
Things look up when a
new client, Mr. Saunders, hires Lockwood & Co. to be present at the
excavation of Edmund Bickerstaff, a Victorian doctor who reportedly
tried to communicate with the dead. Saunders needs the coffin sealed
with silver to prevent any supernatural trouble. All goes well-until
George's curiosity attracts a horrible phantom.
Back home at
Portland Row, Lockwood accuses George of making too many careless
mistakes. Lucy is distracted by urgent whispers coming from the skull in
the ghost jar. Then the team is summoned to DEPRAC headquarters. Kipps
is there too, much to Lockwood's annoyance. Bickerstaff's coffin was
raided and a strange glass object buried with the corpse has vanished.
Inspector Barnes believes the relic to be highly dangerous, and he wants
it found.
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Sad at the thought of spending Christmas alone, Kurumi Sagara goes out
for a walk. While she's crossing the street, a boy bumps into her, and a
rein suddenly appears that binds them together. The overjoyed boy tells
her she's his master and that she's a Santa Claus. Kurumi dismisses him
as a crazy person, but then he transforms into a reindeer?!
Spring is in full bloom, and the rein connecting Kurumi and Kaito has
turned red. Kaito is in the midst of his mating season, and all human
females are susceptible to his charms. Just as Kaito has been bewitched
by her, Kurumi now finds herself bewitched by him!
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When a healthy, liberal
U.S. senator suddenly falls ill at a political fundraising event, he is
rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, but dies hours after
being stabilized. Miami-based FBI Special Agent Daniel Falcone is called
in to investigate. He quickly suspects foul play. As he searches for
evidence, a torrent of domestic terrorism is unleashed upon the nation.
An African-American church is bombed. A mass shooting devastates an
event to commemorate the Holocaust. Mayhem tears through a
Mexican-American charitable foundation and a deadly explosion rocks the
downtown Manhattan Federal Building.
As the pressure mounts,
Daniel must race to protect the veritable future and freedom of America.
A page-turning thrill ride, which pits the very best against the very
worst of the United States. When White Fades to Black is a provocative,
multi-layered and wildy engrossing tale that will captivate, resonate,
entertain and haunt, long after the final page has been devoured.
As the pressure mounts, Daniel must race to protect the veritable future and freedom of America. A page-turning thrill ride, which pits the very best against the very worst of the United States. When White Fades to Black is a provocative, multi-layered and wildy engrossing tale that will captivate, resonate, entertain and haunt, long after the final page has been devoured.
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A jinni. A princess. And the wish that changes everything. . . . Beautifully written and accessible fantasy for fans of Tamora Pierce, Rachel Hartman, and Laini Taylor.
In
this romantic and evocative fantasy, Najwa is a jinni, training to be a
spy in the war against the humans. Zayele is a human on her way to
marry a prince of Baghdad—which she’ll do anything to avoid. So she
captures Najwa and makes a wish. With a rush of smoke and fire, they
fall apart and re-form—as each other. A jinni and a human, trading
lives. Both girls must play their parts among enemies who would kill
them if the deception were ever discovered—enemies including the young
men Najwa and Zayele are just discovering they might love.
In this romantic and evocative fantasy, Najwa is a jinni, training to be a spy in the war against the humans. Zayele is a human on her way to marry a prince of Baghdad—which she’ll do anything to avoid. So she captures Najwa and makes a wish. With a rush of smoke and fire, they fall apart and re-form—as each other. A jinni and a human, trading lives. Both girls must play their parts among enemies who would kill them if the deception were ever discovered—enemies including the young men Najwa and Zayele are just discovering they might love.
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The rulers of tiny,
impoverished Swansgaard have twelve daughters and one son. While the
prince’s future is assured, his twelve sisters must find their own
fortunes.
Disguising herself as Clarence, a sailor, Princess
Clarice intends to work her way to the New World. When the crew rebels,
Clarice/Clarence, an expert with rapier and dagger, sides with the
handsome navigator, Dominick, and kills the cruel captain.
Dominick
leads the now-outlawed crew in search of treasure in the secret pirate
haven known as The House of Four Winds. They encounter the sorceress
Shamal, who claims Dominick for her own—but Clarice has fallen hard for
Dominick and won’t give him up without a fight.
Full of swashbuckling adventure, buoyant magic, and irrepressible charm, The House of the Four Winds is a lighthearted fantasy romp by a pair of bestselling writers.
Disguising herself as Clarence, a sailor, Princess Clarice intends to work her way to the New World. When the crew rebels, Clarice/Clarence, an expert with rapier and dagger, sides with the handsome navigator, Dominick, and kills the cruel captain.
Dominick leads the now-outlawed crew in search of treasure in the secret pirate haven known as The House of Four Winds. They encounter the sorceress Shamal, who claims Dominick for her own—but Clarice has fallen hard for Dominick and won’t give him up without a fight.
Full of swashbuckling adventure, buoyant magic, and irrepressible charm, The House of the Four Winds is a lighthearted fantasy romp by a pair of bestselling writers.
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In this new book by the
author of "Blackcollar "and the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling "Heir to
the Empire, "Timothy Zahn imagines a technology that could alter our
perception of life and death foreverFor Dr. Adrian Sommers, a split
second of driving while distracted leads to tragedy--and obsession. His
family destroyed, he devotes his entire being to developing Soulminder, a
technology that might have saved his son as he wavered on the edge of
death. Sommers's vision is to capture a dying person's life essence and
hold it safely in stasis while physicians heal the body from injury or
disease. Years of experimentation finally end in success--but those who
recognize Soulminder's possibilities almost immediately corrupt its
original concept to pursue dangerous new frontiers: body-swapping,
obstruction of justice, extortion, and perhaps even immortality.
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After a mysterious
Sickness wipes out the rest of the population, the young survivors
assemble into tightly run tribes. Jefferson, the reluctant leader of the
Washington Square tribe, and Donna, the girl he's secretly in love
with, have carved out a precarious existence among the chaos. But when
another tribe member discovers a clue that may hold the cure to the
Sickness, five teens set out on a life-altering road trip to save
humankind.
The tribe exchanges gunfire with enemy gangs, escapes
cults and militias, braves the wilds of the subway and Central
Park...and discovers truths they could never have imagined.
The tribe exchanges gunfire with enemy gangs, escapes cults and militias, braves the wilds of the subway and Central Park...and discovers truths they could never have imagined.
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Perfection comes at a price.
As
soon as the government passed legislation allowing humans to be
genetically engineered and sold as pets, the rich and powerful rushed to
own beautiful girls like Ella. Trained from birth to be graceful,
demure, and above all, perfect, these “family companions” enter their
masters’ homes prepared to live a life of idle luxury.
Ella is
happy with her new role as playmate for a congressman’s bubbly young
daughter, but she doesn’t expect Penn, the congressman’s handsome and
rebellious son. He’s the only person who sees beyond the perfect
exterior to the girl within. Falling for him goes against every rule she
knows…and the freedom she finds with him is intoxicating.
But
when Ella is kidnapped and thrust into the dark underworld lurking
beneath her pampered life, she’s faced with an unthinkable choice.
Because the only thing more dangerous than staying with Penn’s family is
leaving…and if she’s unsuccessful, she’ll face a fate far worse than
death.
As soon as the government passed legislation allowing humans to be genetically engineered and sold as pets, the rich and powerful rushed to own beautiful girls like Ella. Trained from birth to be graceful, demure, and above all, perfect, these “family companions” enter their masters’ homes prepared to live a life of idle luxury.
Ella is happy with her new role as playmate for a congressman’s bubbly young daughter, but she doesn’t expect Penn, the congressman’s handsome and rebellious son. He’s the only person who sees beyond the perfect exterior to the girl within. Falling for him goes against every rule she knows…and the freedom she finds with him is intoxicating.
But when Ella is kidnapped and thrust into the dark underworld lurking beneath her pampered life, she’s faced with an unthinkable choice. Because the only thing more dangerous than staying with Penn’s family is leaving…and if she’s unsuccessful, she’ll face a fate far worse than death.
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Aberthol Nauile doesn’t
know that he once led legions in a war that had raged since the dawn of
time, against an enemy that could not be killed. He doesn’t know that
he rode on a dragon with his father, or that his mother died while
giving birth to him. He doesn’t know that he once saved his great,
great, great grandfather by defeating the black enemy on the slopes of a
volcano.
Aberthol doesn’t know that he beheld the creation of
the world, as his grandfather eight generations before took the planet,
ravaged by a war of the gods, and began anew.
All he knows is
that he awoke in a coffin deep within a tomb, and now the whole world
thinks he is their savior. All he really wants to know is his name, and
why he keeps hearing voices in his head.
Aberthol doesn’t know that he beheld the creation of the world, as his grandfather eight generations before took the planet, ravaged by a war of the gods, and began anew.
All he knows is that he awoke in a coffin deep within a tomb, and now the whole world thinks he is their savior. All he really wants to know is his name, and why he keeps hearing voices in his head.
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For Davis Morrow,
perfection is a daily reality. Like all Priors, Davis has spent her
whole life primed to be smarter, stronger, and more graceful than the
lowly Imperfects, or “Imps.” A fiercely ambitious ballerina, Davis is
only a few weeks away from qualifying for the Olympiads and finally
living up to her mother’s legacy when she meets Cole, a mysterious boy
who leaves her with more questions each time he disappears.
Davis
has no idea that Cole has his own agenda, or that he’s a rising star in
the FEUDS, an underground fighting ring where Priors gamble on Imps.
Cole has every reason to hate Davis—her father’s campaign hinges on the
total segregation of the Imps and Priors—but despite his best efforts,
Cole finds himself as drawn to Davis as she is to him.
Then
Narxis, a deadly virus, takes its hold--and Davis’s friends start dying.
When the Priors refuse to acknowledge the epidemic, Davis has no one to
turn to but Cole. Falling in love was never part of their plan, but
their love may be the only thing that can save her world.
Davis has no idea that Cole has his own agenda, or that he’s a rising star in the FEUDS, an underground fighting ring where Priors gamble on Imps. Cole has every reason to hate Davis—her father’s campaign hinges on the total segregation of the Imps and Priors—but despite his best efforts, Cole finds himself as drawn to Davis as she is to him.
Then Narxis, a deadly virus, takes its hold--and Davis’s friends start dying. When the Priors refuse to acknowledge the epidemic, Davis has no one to turn to but Cole. Falling in love was never part of their plan, but their love may be the only thing that can save her world.
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Jess thought the old
tales of dangerous creatures living beneath the water were just crazy
stories, until her friend Freya was stolen. Desperate to rescue her,
Jess enters the shapeshifters' world. There she meets Finn - a kelpie -
who turns her life upside down. Finn sees her in ways that no one ever
has. Not even Magnus, who's known her all her life. Caught between two
worlds, Jess must choose between what she's always known and what lies
beneath.
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Read 5 different books from 5 different series. Click on the inside feature to view covers, read blurbs, and see book trailers.
1. (YA horror) The Zombie Chronicles
2. (Adult Paranormal Romance) Eternal Vows
3. (YA Vampire series) Crush
4. (YA Paranormal) Enchanted Castle
5. (YA Fantasy & Sci fi) Castaway
The Zombie Chronicles
Val was bitten by a zombie and now she’s scheduled for lethal injection. Breaking all the rules, eighteen year old, Dean Walters snags an experimental serum. But it can’t be tested until Val turns into a zombie: something authorities won’t allow. Her execution is scheduled to happen before transformation is complete, giving Dean only hours to break her out. When their helicopter crashes straight into the heart of Zombie Land, his rescue mission becomes a fight for survival…and giving up on Val is NOT an option.
Eternal Vows
Never marry a stranger...even if he is a drop-dead gorgeous immortal king.
Never pretend to be a princess.
And most importantly...never slip on an ancient wedding ring you know nothing about.
Sarah Larker returns to a cave where her sister disappeared ten years earlier. She walks through a portal and is mistaken for a runaway princess on the run by a dangerous immortal king in medieval times. Her plan is bold as well as daring—become this princess, wed the king, and slip on an ancient wedding ring that will unlock the portal back home. Then find her sister and run as fast as she can out of Dodge. But taking on the identity of Princess Gloria comes along with dangerous consequences; and slipping on the ruby ring comes with an even higher price.
Crush
His precious touch could prove deadly…
When Taylor Sparks moves from New York City to Big Bear Lake, California, her life is forever changed when she meets a hot guy with winter-blue eyes named Jesse. Their attraction is instant, the chemistry undeniable. But sadly, things aren't adding up. Taylor wonders what her 'crush' is hiding. When her new friend, Fred tells her his suspicions about Jesse being a paranormal creature, Taylor laughs. But when Fred turns up dead, she believes every warning he ever told her.
Taylor is shocked to learn that Big Bear Lake isn't just glittering lakes, towering pines, and breathtaking mountains...there's more...way more than meets the eye.
Will Taylor dive into a paranormal world she knows nothing about? To be with the one her heart can’t live without?
Or will her life spiral out of control when she learns her blood is needed...to lift an ancient curse from a group of supernatural beings.
Werewolves will serve as her guardians and protect her until the first full moon of the new year.
The night of her sacrifice- Will she accept her destiny? Or will she refuse to let evil swallow her up?
Enchanted Castle
Zoey Sanders attends her senior year of high school at a mysterious, gothic castle in Scotland. As much as she loves meeting her Prince Charming, she begins to wonder if the castle is really haunted.
Castaway
The dream vacation that might just turn deadly...
Seventeen-year-old Casey Smith can't wait to embark on her summer vacation, not least because she's finally shed her tomboy image, and now heartthrob Mike seems interested. What starts out great, with lots of flirting, taking her a step closer to winning her crush's heart, soon turns into her worst nightmare.
1. (YA horror) The Zombie Chronicles
2. (Adult Paranormal Romance) Eternal Vows
3. (YA Vampire series) Crush
4. (YA Paranormal) Enchanted Castle
5. (YA Fantasy & Sci fi) Castaway
The Zombie Chronicles
Val was bitten by a zombie and now she’s scheduled for lethal injection. Breaking all the rules, eighteen year old, Dean Walters snags an experimental serum. But it can’t be tested until Val turns into a zombie: something authorities won’t allow. Her execution is scheduled to happen before transformation is complete, giving Dean only hours to break her out. When their helicopter crashes straight into the heart of Zombie Land, his rescue mission becomes a fight for survival…and giving up on Val is NOT an option.
Eternal Vows
Never marry a stranger...even if he is a drop-dead gorgeous immortal king.
Never pretend to be a princess.
And most importantly...never slip on an ancient wedding ring you know nothing about.
Sarah Larker returns to a cave where her sister disappeared ten years earlier. She walks through a portal and is mistaken for a runaway princess on the run by a dangerous immortal king in medieval times. Her plan is bold as well as daring—become this princess, wed the king, and slip on an ancient wedding ring that will unlock the portal back home. Then find her sister and run as fast as she can out of Dodge. But taking on the identity of Princess Gloria comes along with dangerous consequences; and slipping on the ruby ring comes with an even higher price.
Crush
His precious touch could prove deadly…
When Taylor Sparks moves from New York City to Big Bear Lake, California, her life is forever changed when she meets a hot guy with winter-blue eyes named Jesse. Their attraction is instant, the chemistry undeniable. But sadly, things aren't adding up. Taylor wonders what her 'crush' is hiding. When her new friend, Fred tells her his suspicions about Jesse being a paranormal creature, Taylor laughs. But when Fred turns up dead, she believes every warning he ever told her.
Taylor is shocked to learn that Big Bear Lake isn't just glittering lakes, towering pines, and breathtaking mountains...there's more...way more than meets the eye.
Will Taylor dive into a paranormal world she knows nothing about? To be with the one her heart can’t live without?
Or will her life spiral out of control when she learns her blood is needed...to lift an ancient curse from a group of supernatural beings.
Werewolves will serve as her guardians and protect her until the first full moon of the new year.
The night of her sacrifice- Will she accept her destiny? Or will she refuse to let evil swallow her up?
Enchanted Castle
Zoey Sanders attends her senior year of high school at a mysterious, gothic castle in Scotland. As much as she loves meeting her Prince Charming, she begins to wonder if the castle is really haunted.
Castaway
The dream vacation that might just turn deadly...
Seventeen-year-old Casey Smith can't wait to embark on her summer vacation, not least because she's finally shed her tomboy image, and now heartthrob Mike seems interested. What starts out great, with lots of flirting, taking her a step closer to winning her crush's heart, soon turns into her worst nightmare.
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What She Saw follows a
young woman through the terrifying labyrinth of amnesia, where no one is
who or what they appear to be. Claudia Rose and other characters from
the Forensic Handwriting Mysteries series (Penguin/NAL) play an
important role in unraveling the web of mystery and uncover what she saw
that erased her memory.
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On her twenty-first
birthday, Franki Smith receives a dozen black roses and an unsigned
invitation to a nightclub that doesn't seem to exist. Two handwritten
words near the top haunt her. "Little Bird." Her mother's nickname for
her.
Only, Franki's mother disappeared without a trace exactly three years ago to the day.
Who
sent this dark gift? Franki's need to answer this question will lead
her to the doorway of a strange, dangerous, and sexy new world. A world
her mother went to great lengths to keep hidden.
A world someone desperately wants Franki to discover.
See
the world of Peachville High Demons series from the eyes of a brand
new, kickass heroine. You do NOT need to have read the original
Peachville series to understand this one!
Sacrifice Me is a
serial new adult paranormal romance with twists and turns that will pull
you in and keep you guessing until the last installment. There are six
episodes total.
Unlike the Peachville series, this is NOT a
young adult story. Due to some language and sexual situations, it is
appropriate for readers 16+
Only, Franki's mother disappeared without a trace exactly three years ago to the day.
Who sent this dark gift? Franki's need to answer this question will lead her to the doorway of a strange, dangerous, and sexy new world. A world her mother went to great lengths to keep hidden.
A world someone desperately wants Franki to discover.
See the world of Peachville High Demons series from the eyes of a brand new, kickass heroine. You do NOT need to have read the original Peachville series to understand this one!
Sacrifice Me is a serial new adult paranormal romance with twists and turns that will pull you in and keep you guessing until the last installment. There are six episodes total.
Unlike the Peachville series, this is NOT a young adult story. Due to some language and sexual situations, it is appropriate for readers 16+
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Perfect people aren't just born. They're made.
The
first time she is blindfolded and kidnapped, star-athlete and posh
boarding school newbie Sadie is terrified. She wakes up in a dark room
surrounded by hushed whispers, hooded strangers, and a mysterious voice
whispering not-so-sweet nothings in her ear.
But once the robes
come off, she realizes it’s just an elaborate prank designed to induct
her into the group that’s been pulling the strings at Keating Hall for
generations. The circle has it all--incredible connections; fabulous
parties; and, of course, an in with the brother society’s gorgeous
pledges.
The instant popularity is enough to make Sadie forget
about the unexplained marks on her body, the creepy ceremonial rituals,
and the incident that befell one of her teammates the year before. So
the next time Sadie is kidnapped, she isn’t scared, but she should be.
The worst of Keating Hall is yet to come.
The first time she is blindfolded and kidnapped, star-athlete and posh boarding school newbie Sadie is terrified. She wakes up in a dark room surrounded by hushed whispers, hooded strangers, and a mysterious voice whispering not-so-sweet nothings in her ear.
But once the robes come off, she realizes it’s just an elaborate prank designed to induct her into the group that’s been pulling the strings at Keating Hall for generations. The circle has it all--incredible connections; fabulous parties; and, of course, an in with the brother society’s gorgeous pledges.
The instant popularity is enough to make Sadie forget about the unexplained marks on her body, the creepy ceremonial rituals, and the incident that befell one of her teammates the year before. So the next time Sadie is kidnapped, she isn’t scared, but she should be. The worst of Keating Hall is yet to come.
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It was supposed to be a
fresh start. A place for Steve & Melody Samson to begin their new
life together away from the noise and crime of the city. However, their
new home – an idyllic cottage nestled deep within the dense solitude of
Oakwell forest-has a disturbing history, hidden for generations by the
locals. There is evil in Hope House, and the cursed forest that
surrounds it. Evil that has awakened after lying dormant for decades,
and has terrifying plans for the young couple.
Once you hear the whispers, it may already be too late.
Once you hear the whispers, it may already be too late.
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Twenty-one year old
Shay Baynes has always had a different view of the world. But her world
view starts to change when her scariest nightmares bleed over into the
real world.
No one understands what's happening or why people
are dying, not even Shay. How far is she willing to go to fulfill her
dream of being a comic artist? What is she willing to compromise for
happiness.
No one understands what's happening or why people are dying, not even Shay. How far is she willing to go to fulfill her dream of being a comic artist? What is she willing to compromise for happiness.
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Enter the enchanting
world of the Carpathians, where dark adventure, mystery, and love await,
and the desires of two daring hearts unite in one irresistible passion.
A
telepathic hunter of serial killers, Raven Whitney helps catch some of
the most depraved criminals. But her work keeps her from getting close
to others, and has drained her body and spirit. In need of rest and
rejuvenation, she embarks on a vacation far from home.
Mikhail
Dubrinsky is the Prince of the Carpathians, the powerful leader of a
wise and secret ancient race that thrives in the night. Engulfed by
despair, fearful of never finding the mate who can save him from the
encroaching darkness, his soul cries out in loneliness. Until the day a
beautiful voice full of light and love responds, softly soothing his
pain and yearning.
From the moment they meet, Raven and
Dubrinsky are helpless to resist the desire that sparks between them.
But just as fate unexpectedly brings these life mates together,
malevolent forces threaten to destroy them and their fragile love. Yet
even if they survive, how can these two lovers—Carpathian and
human—build a future together? And how can Dubrinksy bring Raven into
his dark world without extinguishing her beautiful goodness and light?
A telepathic hunter of serial killers, Raven Whitney helps catch some of the most depraved criminals. But her work keeps her from getting close to others, and has drained her body and spirit. In need of rest and rejuvenation, she embarks on a vacation far from home.
Mikhail Dubrinsky is the Prince of the Carpathians, the powerful leader of a wise and secret ancient race that thrives in the night. Engulfed by despair, fearful of never finding the mate who can save him from the encroaching darkness, his soul cries out in loneliness. Until the day a beautiful voice full of light and love responds, softly soothing his pain and yearning.
From the moment they meet, Raven and Dubrinsky are helpless to resist the desire that sparks between them. But just as fate unexpectedly brings these life mates together, malevolent forces threaten to destroy them and their fragile love. Yet even if they survive, how can these two lovers—Carpathian and human—build a future together? And how can Dubrinksy bring Raven into his dark world without extinguishing her beautiful goodness and light?
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At the world’s most
exclusive law school, there’s a secret society rumored to catapult its
members to fame and fortune. Everyone is dying to get in . . .
Jeremy
Davis is the rising star of his first-year class. He’s got a plum job
with the best professor on campus. He’s caught the eye of a dazzling
Rhodes scholar named Daphne. But something dark is stirring behind the
ivy. When a mysterious club promises success beyond his wildest dreams,
Jeremy uncovers a macabre secret older than the university itself. In a
race against time, Jeremy must stop an ancient ritual that will
sacrifice the lives of those he loves most and blur the lines between
good and evil.
Jeremy Davis is the rising star of his first-year class. He’s got a plum job with the best professor on campus. He’s caught the eye of a dazzling Rhodes scholar named Daphne. But something dark is stirring behind the ivy. When a mysterious club promises success beyond his wildest dreams, Jeremy uncovers a macabre secret older than the university itself. In a race against time, Jeremy must stop an ancient ritual that will sacrifice the lives of those he loves most and blur the lines between good and evil.
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Life for Ashleigh Stevens is mundane, dull, ordinary - just the way she likes it.
That
is until Elias comes to town, and brings with him a bitter dose of
reality, proving to Ashleigh that the world around her is a lie and that
the truth is much darker than anything she could have imagined. The first in the Venom trilogy.
That is until Elias comes to town, and brings with him a bitter dose of reality, proving to Ashleigh that the world around her is a lie and that the truth is much darker than anything she could have imagined. The first in the Venom trilogy.
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Thor is caught between titanic forces of
good and evil, as Andronicus and Rafi use all of their dark sorcery to
attempt to crush Thor’s identity and take control of his very soul.
Under their spell, Thor will have to battle a greater fight than he has
ever known, as he struggles to cast off his father and free himself from
their chains. But it may already be too late.
Gwendolyn, with
Alistair, Steffen and Aberthol, ventures deep into the Netherworld, on
her quest to find Argon and free him from his magical trap. She sees him
as the only hope to save Thor and to save the Ring, but the Netherworld
is vast and treacherous, and even finding Argon may be a lost cause.
Reece
leads the Legion members as they embark on a near-impossible quest to
do what has never been done before: to descend into the depths of the
Canyon and find and retrieve the lost Sword. As they descend, they enter
another world, filled with monsters and exotic races—all of them bent
on keeping the Sword for their own purposes.
Romulus, armed with
his magical cloak, proceeds with his sinister plan to cross into the
Ring and destroy the Shield; Kendrick, Erec, Bronson and Godfrey fight
to free themselves from their betrayal; Tirus and Luanda learn what it
means to be traitors and to serve Andronicus; Mycoples struggles to
break free; and in a final, shocking twist, Alistair’s secret is finally
revealed.
Will Thor return to himself? Will Gwendolyn find
Argon? Will Reece find the Sword? Will Romulus succeed in his plan? Will
Kendrick, Erec, Bronson and Godfrey succeed in the face of overwhelming
odds? And will Mycoples return? Or will the Ring fall into complete and
final destruction?
Gwendolyn, with Alistair, Steffen and Aberthol, ventures deep into the Netherworld, on her quest to find Argon and free him from his magical trap. She sees him as the only hope to save Thor and to save the Ring, but the Netherworld is vast and treacherous, and even finding Argon may be a lost cause.
Reece leads the Legion members as they embark on a near-impossible quest to do what has never been done before: to descend into the depths of the Canyon and find and retrieve the lost Sword. As they descend, they enter another world, filled with monsters and exotic races—all of them bent on keeping the Sword for their own purposes.
Romulus, armed with his magical cloak, proceeds with his sinister plan to cross into the Ring and destroy the Shield; Kendrick, Erec, Bronson and Godfrey fight to free themselves from their betrayal; Tirus and Luanda learn what it means to be traitors and to serve Andronicus; Mycoples struggles to break free; and in a final, shocking twist, Alistair’s secret is finally revealed.
Will Thor return to himself? Will Gwendolyn find Argon? Will Reece find the Sword? Will Romulus succeed in his plan? Will Kendrick, Erec, Bronson and Godfrey succeed in the face of overwhelming odds? And will Mycoples return? Or will the Ring fall into complete and final destruction?
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All signed by the author. Giveaway hosted by Shannon @It Starts at Midnight.
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The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old
Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before
her. She’s training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her
mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and
Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally
call Jace her boyfriend.
But nothing comes without a price.
Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and
Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary’s best friend,
Simon, can’t help her—his mother just found out that he’s a vampire, and now
he’s homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why,
Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her
worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that
could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.
But nothing comes without a price.
Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary’s best friend, Simon, can’t help her—his mother just found out that he’s a vampire, and now he’s homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.
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Famed Harvard
symbologist Robert Langdon answers an unexpected summons to appear at
the U.S. Capitol Building. His planned lecture is interrupted when a
disturbing object—artfully encoded with five symbols—is discovered in
the building. Langdon recognizes in the find an ancient invitation into a
lost world of esoteric, potentially dangerous wisdom. When his mentor
Peter Solomon—a longstanding Mason and beloved philanthropist—is
kidnapped, Langdon realizes that the only way to save Solomon is to
accept the mystical invitation and plunge headlong into a clandestine
world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and one inconceivable truth . .
. all under the watchful eye of Dan Brown's most terrifying villain to
date. Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of
Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol is an intelligent, lightning-paced
story with surprises at every turn--Brown's most exciting novel yet.
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Amir is the son of a
wealthy Kabul merchant, a member of the ruling caste of Pashums. Hassan,
his servant and constant companion, is a Hazara, a despised and
impoverished caste. Their uncommon bond is torn by Amir's choice to
abandon his friend amidst the increasing ethnic, religious, and
political tensions of the dying years of the Afghan monarchy, wrenching
them far apart. But so strong is the bond between the two boys that Amir
journeys back to a distant world, to try to right past wrongs against
the only true friend he ever had.
The unforgettable,
heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and
the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully
crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being
destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and
the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of
fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies.
A
sweeping story of family, love, and friendship told against the
devastating backdrop of the history of Afghanistan over the last thirty
years, The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful novel that has become a
beloved, one-of-a-kind classic.
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies.
A sweeping story of family, love, and friendship told against the devastating backdrop of the history of Afghanistan over the last thirty years, The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful novel that has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic.
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When the three Grace
children -- Mallory, Jared, and Simon -- and their mom move into Aunt
Lucinda's old house, readers know there's magic afoot. The kids uncover a
nest of assembled junk, and on a visit to the secret library via the
dumbwaiter, Jared finds a note describing "my secret to all mankind."
After a few mysterious pranks that get blamed on Jared, the boy finally
digs up the real prize: Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You.
Fortunately enough, the kids meet one of the critters listed in the
guide -- a brownie named Thimbletack -- who makes it all "real" and
helps provide the book's suspenseful conclusion: "'Throw the book away,
toss it in a fire. If you do not heed, you will draw their ire.'"
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Haunted by chilling
memories of demonic possession and murder, Moira O’Donnell has spent
seven years hunting down her mother, Fiona, whose command of black magic
has granted her unprecedented control of the underworld. Now Moira’s
global search has led her to a small California town that’s about to
become hell on earth.
Tormented by his own terrifying past and
driven by powers he can’t explain, ex-seminarian Rafe Cooper joins
Moira’s dangerous quest. But Fiona is one devilish step ahead. Hungry
for greater power, eternal youth, and stunning beauty, the sorceress is
unleashing upon the mortal world the living incarnations of the Seven
Deadly Sins.
Together with a demonologist, a tough female
sheriff, and a pair of star-crossed teenagers, Moira and Rafe are
humanity’s last chance to snatch salvation from the howling jaws of
damnation.
Tormented by his own terrifying past and driven by powers he can’t explain, ex-seminarian Rafe Cooper joins Moira’s dangerous quest. But Fiona is one devilish step ahead. Hungry for greater power, eternal youth, and stunning beauty, the sorceress is unleashing upon the mortal world the living incarnations of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Together with a demonologist, a tough female sheriff, and a pair of star-crossed teenagers, Moira and Rafe are humanity’s last chance to snatch salvation from the howling jaws of damnation.
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While Garth, the victim
of an ancient spell, searches desperately for the key that will free him
from his family's ancient secrets, Miranda eludes the secret admirer
who is dogging her path.
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Silence is deadly.
The
murder of eighteen-year-old Angie Vance was exceptionally vile-her
mouth was sealed with glue, an obscenity scrawledwas across her skin,
and she was suffocated in a garbage bag. The killing seems personal, so
police detective Carina Kincaid focuses her efforts on the victim's much
older ex-boyfriend, Steve Thomas. But without physical evidence, Carina
can't make a collar or a case. She also can't stop Sheriff Nick Thomas,
the prime suspect's brother, from conducting his own unwelcome
investigation.
Though Nick is still scarred and unsteady from a
recent confrontation with a serial killer, he's determined to prove his
brother's innocence. But his confidence is shaken when he learns of
Steve's dark side, and when a friend of the murdered girl meets a
similarly gruesome fate. With no time to lose, Carina and Nick work
together to trap a psychopath, before another unlucky woman faces an
unspeakable end.
Evil has spoken. Now see what it can do.
The murder of eighteen-year-old Angie Vance was exceptionally vile-her mouth was sealed with glue, an obscenity scrawledwas across her skin, and she was suffocated in a garbage bag. The killing seems personal, so police detective Carina Kincaid focuses her efforts on the victim's much older ex-boyfriend, Steve Thomas. But without physical evidence, Carina can't make a collar or a case. She also can't stop Sheriff Nick Thomas, the prime suspect's brother, from conducting his own unwelcome investigation.
Though Nick is still scarred and unsteady from a recent confrontation with a serial killer, he's determined to prove his brother's innocence. But his confidence is shaken when he learns of Steve's dark side, and when a friend of the murdered girl meets a similarly gruesome fate. With no time to lose, Carina and Nick work together to trap a psychopath, before another unlucky woman faces an unspeakable end.
Evil has spoken. Now see what it can do.
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So that's it. What do you think? Any of these sound interesting? Have you read any of them and if so what did you think? What books have been added to your shelves recently?
Also,be sure to check out my current giveaways! Lots of great prizes to be won. A new one starts Monday (July 7).
- Wedding Giveaway-2 boxes of books & swag! Ends July 7
- Wedding Giveaway part 2-box of YA ARCs-Ends July 7
- Wedding Celebration-part3 -Boxes of books, Swag and more!-Ends July 7
- Sizzling Hot Summer Reads-$15 Book Depository- Ends July 15
- Destiny and Faith- $50 Gift Card -Ends July 30
- Cat Who Lost His Meow- $50 gift card- Ends July 30
That box set of books from different series sounds kinda awesome -- it's a great way to try stuff out. I hope you enjoy all of these!
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That is what I hope. Maybe discover some new authors I like :)
DeleteWow! That's an impressive haul. I hope you enjoy all of your new additions.
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is a lot! Congratulations on your marriage :). The Fire Wish sounds amazing. I love Jinni's! The Kite Runner is a book that I greatly recommend, it was beautiful.. I added a lot of them to my wishlist too. Happy reading!
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Thanks on the congrats. Fire Wish is one I still need to read. My husband said he gets to read the kite runner first :)
DeleteCongratulations on getting married!!! That's a great two week haul! So many awesome books! I haven't heard of Perfected or What She Saw, but they both sound intriguing. Happy reading! And hope your honeymoon was awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteTerri @ Alexia's Books and Such...
Thank you!! I meant to have read Perfected but the past couple months have kept me busier than I expected.
DeleteThe Whispering Skull is SO good!
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DeleteAllison Brennan is one of my favorite authors. Have not read those ones yet.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't read her but heard enough good things to try a few :) Any particular titles you highly recommend?
DeleteYes that's a legit reason. Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy new pretties :)
Congratulations on your marriage :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of these books,but they sounds very good :)
Thank you and thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWow! What a huge haul! Some awesome titles there! Hope you enjoy reading them all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog.
Have a great week and happy reading :-)
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DeleteHeard good things about The House of the Four Winds.
ReplyDeleteI still need to read that one...yikes!
DeleteMost of these are new to me. I really want to read Perfected! And the Mortal Instruments is a great series! I need to catch up on the last two books. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI meant to have read Perfected by now...so I need to focus to make time for it this month! Thanks for the return stop.
DeleteI really want to read Feuds and Perfected! I also got The Whispering Skull to review and I'm really looking forward to reading it :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new books! :)
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My STS Post!
Love finding out I got some books in common! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI just finished Perfected, so I'm curious to read your thoughts on it. I liked it a lot but the ending drove me a little bonkers lol. Enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteI had hoped to have read it by now but crisis' have put me WAY behind. I have it on the calendar for later this month with any luck.
DeleteLove that cover of Lockwood!
ReplyDeleteMissie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
It is pretty cool.
DeleteCongratulations on your marriage!
ReplyDeleteThat's an incredible haul. The House of the Four Winds looks really good, and I really want to read The Fire Wish. It sounds amazing. I hope you enjoy your books!
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DeleteHappy Wedding Bells! :)
ReplyDeleteI have the first Lockwood & Co book on my to-read list, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I loved Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy books, though, so am looking forward to reading his new series!
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Thank you. I still need to read the Lockwood books. I loved Stroud's Bartimaus books so I hope this lives up to his past works.
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ReplyDeleteAnd you got a nice haul, hope your reading week is great!
Congratulations on your marriage! That is so wonderful :) Also, I am glad you got the books, and I hope you enjoy them!! I am so excited to read Perfected, and The Young World sounds pretty good too. You have so many great books to read, hope you enjoy them all :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I plan to enjoy them! I still need to read Perfected really soon. I meant to read it in August but fell behind.
DeleteCongratulations on getting married! :) You have a big haul there. From the blurbs, I think I also want to read Perfected, Feuds, The Zombie Chronicles and What She Saw. They sound interesting. The Kite Runner is on my TBR. Hopefully, I will be able to read it soon. :) Enjoy your day! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. For 2 1/2 weeks, for me this is actually really good. I have a slight collecting problem. Great to see that you like some of the same titles :)
Deletewow many books for you there. I have only one but I read the Midnight Secretary series, it was fun. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI like that series too! I just read the last volume the other week.
DeleteI haven't read any of those but there's lots of titles that perked my interest. I hope you enjoy of them! Happy reading :)
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DeleteOh my goodness, Jay! That's a whole lotta books! Congratulations on your wedding, I wish you happiness and love with your chosen one :)
ReplyDeleteI also have The House of Four Winds, but I haven't started it yet. I just requested Feud this week, because it looks awesome :) And I loved The Kite Runner, it's a pretty tough story to read, though, both sad and hard.
Thanks for stopping by earlier. Happy reading.
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For 2 1/2 weeks its actually small ,lol. Thanks for the congrats and well wishes!
DeleteI still (after all this time) need to read The House of Four Winds. My husband has declared that he gets to read The Kite Runner first :)
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You were right - that was a lot! I haven't heard of Whisper, but I like that creepy cover.
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited for The Young World, and I'm glad to hear that so many others are, too.
RE: Whisper: It has a shudder-worthy cover, doesn't it?
DeleteSo many books that I want to read! I will be checking back for reviews :D
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DeleteI've read Perfected and had mixed feeling about it - it was a bit slow in the beginning, but I loved the 2nd half! Hopefully you enjoy it! Feuds & Beneath look great, and I'm extremely interested in checking out The Young World, it's sounds like it could be a great dystopian!
ReplyDeleteI still need to read Perfected. Beyond on my reading task list.... The Young World I am especially excited for!
DeleteGreat haul there! You'll be busy! :) Happy reading! Thanks for checking out my STS.
ReplyDeleteYep! Still keeping busy with them! Thanks for the return stop!
DeleteWow, that's quite the haul! I have the first Lockwood & Co book (signed) but haven't read it yet. Enjoy your reads!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I still need to read the Lockwood novels too!
DeleteYou got a great haul! Thanks so much for stopping by my page, I'm now following you via GFC :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the return follow and stop! :)
DeleteI need to read those Lockwood books. Thanks for visiting. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSo do I still...Yikes.
DeleteOoo, you are in for a treat with The Fire Wish! I loved that book a lot :D I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
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I am still needing to read that one but excited for it. Thanks for the return stop!
DeleteCongrats on your wedding! I need to read The Young World as well :)
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I'm actually looking forward to reading The Lost Symbol (or any by Dan Brown) and The Kite Runner. They've been in my to-read list for a while now. Great haul btw! :)
ReplyDeleteI still need to read Dan Brown books too. My husband declared that he gets to read The Kite Runner first :)
DeleteYou have some good ones there! Hope you enjoy them all. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the return stop.
DeleteWow that is a lot of books. I can't wait for your review of The Young World
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