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Monday, July 16, 2012

CRAZY FOR COVERS

Monday, July 16, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

My meme, Crazy about Covers, was inspired by The Bookworms 'Cover Crazy'.

Each week I will reveal a book(s) that I put on my TBR List just because I was Craazzy about the Cover! . . .Creepy or Beautiful.

My cover pick(s) this week is:

After Obsession
by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel
Hardcover, 305 pages
Published September 13th 2011

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

*Synopsis via Goodreads*

Aimee and Alan have secrets. Both teens have unusual pasts and abilities they prefer to keep hidden. But when they meet each other, in a cold Maine town, they can't stop their secrets from spilling out. Strange things have been happening lately, and they both feel that something-or someone- is haunting them. They're wrong. Despite their unusual history and powers, it's neither Aimee nor Alan who is truly haunted. It's Alan's cousin Courtney who, in a desperate plea to find her missing father, has invited a demon into her life-and into her body. Only together can Aimee and Alan exorcise the ghost. And they have to move quickly, before it devours not just Courtney but everything around her.

This cover is wicked! What the heck is she doing? Is she walking up a wall or just walking sideways in the air? It looks as though she's possessed.

I adore her dress. This year has been filled with female models wearing gorgeous gowns.

So tell me, did you pick some books this week that was solely based on it's cover?

Please share, I love comments!

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

STACKING THE SHELVES

Saturday, July 14, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

This is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. I think this is so much fun! Join in and meet other bloggers too.

What is Stacking The Shelves all about?

We are all book lovers and the need to share our enthusiasm is sometimes overwhelming. Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

If you’re anything like me, you are probably hoarding books and even though you are excited about your latest book arrival, it might be a while before you get to review it and Stacking The Shelves is a good way to express your undying enthusiasm for those titles!

This is what I've stacked on my shelves this week:

Awakening (The Watchers Trilogy)
by Kendall Greyebook, 220 pages
Published September 28th 2011 by Purely Persistent

Alone in snowy, remote Whistler village, Ana tries to build a new life since losing her parents. With a cozy condo, a sweet-faced bulldog and an evening job to leave the days free for the slopes, life slips into a great routine. If only she could shake the guilt for not remembering anything about her parents and banish the night terrors that haunt her every dream.
On a whim, Ana goes out with Athen, a guy she’s just met in the Grizzly Pub... The only problem is that she feels like she already knows him.

Within 48 hours of meeting Athen and his family, Ana’s world implodes. She falls for Athen quickly and before she knows it, a past life begins to resurface. As thrilling as the revelations appear at first, she fights against the chilling information that Athen is from the underworld. Soon she begins to struggle as her own supernatural gifts are slowly unveiled, and she realizes that the nightmares she’s been having might be premonitions and not dreams at all.
It is up to Ana to decipher between fact and fiction before it is too late, and her new love, Athen, follows in her same fate - one that is lost between two worlds.

I got this book for free on Kindle! Yippee, I was so surprised that it was free.

Leif (Existence, 2.5)
ByAbbi Glinesebook
Published July 3rd 2012

"She was mine. I owned her soul…until Death stole her heart."

LEIF is a novella from the Existence series. It is glimpses into Leif's point-of-view during both Existence and Predestined.

Hot as hell, isn't he?! I bought this on my Kindle Fire. I haven't even finished Predestined (Existence Trilogy, #2), but I had to get my hands on this one.

What's new on your shelf? Please share I love to read!

*Image and Synopsis via Goodreads*

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Friday, July 13, 2012

TGIF

Friday, July 13, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

TGIF is a fun meme hosted by Ginger of GReads! Every week is an awesome new question, here's this weeks:

This Friday's Question:

Quotes That Make You Swoon: What are some of the most swoon-worthy quotes you've experienced in a book?

MY ANSWER:

“When he watched her sleeping, he often thought, My heart lies vulnerable outside my chest.”― A Hunger Like No Other, by Kresley Cole

"I find you thoroughly, deeply interesting. I want to open you like a book and read every page." A smile curved the corners of his lips as he added huskily, "Footnotes included.”

- Mine Till Midnight, by Lisa Kleypas

“I want you sore, baby,” he murmurs, and he continues his sweet, leisurely torment, backward, forward. “Every time you move tomorrow, I want you to be reminded that I’ve been here. Only me. You are mine.”

― Fifty Shades of Grey, by E.L. James

So what's your answer? I love reading comments!

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

STILL ON MY MIND

Thursday, July 12, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

'Still on my Mind' is a meme inspired by Haley at YA-Aholic

Every Thursday you will feature a book that you read months or even YEARS ago that was so good (or so scary/unique/funny..etc) that it is 'Still on my (your) Mind!'

Please include in your post:

1. The summary of the book (off of goodreads or amazon or whatever!)

2. Make sure you tell us why it is still on your mind, was it super amazing? Super Unique? Super Scary?

MY PICK:
The Vampire and the Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks
*image and Synopsis via Goodreads*

The Vampire and the Virgin (Love at Stake, #8)

"New York Times"-bestselling author Sparks continues her popular Love at Stake series with battle-weary vampire Robby MacKay, who finds love while on vacation. Original

MY THOUGHTS ON 'STILL ON MY MIND':

I enjoyed this book immensly! I read this book during the Twilight hype and had finished all those books. So I needed a Vampire fix and found this one. It is totally awesome! Suspense, Mystery, forbidden romance, and great sex scenes!!!

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GET ME OFF THE SHELF!

Thursday, July 12, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

Get Me Off The Shelf! is my edition of From the Review Pile from*Stepping Out of the Page*hosted by Stephanie. This will be a weekly meme on Thursdays

The aim of this meme is to showcase books that you own but haven't yet got around to reading, in order to give the book some extra publicity. I thought it'd be helpful to readers/reviewers as well as publishers/authors to try and showcase books that you own but haven't had time to get around to.

This week I'm spotlighting:

Blue Moon
(The immortals, book 2)
By Alyson Noel
Paperback

Pages: 289
Published: July 7th 2009

Publisher: by St. Martin's Press

Synopsis via Goodreads:

Alyson’s Noël’s bestselling Immortals series has been hailed as “addictive” “beautiful” “haunting” and “mesmerizing.” In the second installment, Ever can bring her family back from the dead—but only if she’s willing to sacrifice the guy she loves more than life itself.

Just as Ever is learning everything she can about her new abilities as an immortal, initiated into the dark, seductive world by her beloved Damen, something terrible is happening to him. As Ever’s powers are increasing, Damen’s are fading—stricken by a mysterious illness that threatens his memory, his identity, his life.

Desperate to save him, Ever travels to the mystical dimension of Summerland, uncovering not only the secrets of Damen’s past—the brutal, tortured history he hoped to keep hidden—but also an ancient text revealing the workings of time. With the approaching blue moon heralding her only window for travel, Ever is forced to decide between turning back the clock and saving her family from the accident that claimed them—or staying in the present and saving Damen, who grows weaker each day...

MY THOUGHTS:

I liked the first book in the series, Evermore. I had to get the second book, but then I went astray and started reading Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series.

Oh well, I'll get to it one day ... maybe.

So share what's you need to get off your bookshelf, or floor, or box . . . I love comments!

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FIKTISHUHS REVIEWS

Thursday, July 12, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

RATING!!!

Existence
by Abbi Glines
Publisher Date: December 13, 2011
Publisher: eBook
Pages: 194

Well let me start out by saying . . Not one, but TWO male candy. Dank and Leif are so hot!!!

SYNOPISIS

What happens when you're stalked by Death? You fall in love with him, of course. Pagan Moore doesn't cheat Death, but instead, falls in love with him.

Seventeen year old Pagan Moore has seen souls her entire life. Once she realized the strangers she often saw walking through walls were not visible to anyone else, she started ignoring them. If she didn't let them know she could see them, then they left her alone. Until she stepped out of her car the first day of school and saw an incredibly sexy guy lounging on a picnic table, watching her with an amused smirk on his face. Problem is, she knows he's dead.

Not only does he not go away when she ignores him, but he does something none of the others have ever done. He speaks. Pagan is fascinated by the soul. What she doesn't realize is that her appointed time to die is drawing near and the wickedly beautiful soul she is falling in love with is not a soul at all.

He is Death and he's about to break all the rules.

COVER:

I think the cover portrays Dank being protective of Pagan. His eyes are brilliant blue with a glowing effect which is what I imagined him looking like in the story. A few times throughout reading this book, I had to go back to the cover and see this iCandy.

MY THOUGHTS:

I am a new Abbi Glines fan! This is the first book that I've read of her's and now downloading more of her books on my Kindle. I read this book in two days, but could have done so in a half-day. But you know, I was on vacation with the family, so couldn't escape to read. This was just such a great read! You have romance, suspense, twists and turns throughout the story. I loved the love triangle that Abbi Glines created. Both guys, Dank and Leif had mystery, sex appeal, and made you feel safe. From beginning to end it was a page turner. I never lost interest or wanted to "skip over a few pages". This fantastic paranormal romance held my attention throughout the whole story and had me craving for more!

The forbidden love story between Dank and Pagan was awesome! They had many obstacles to overcome, which I felt made it all the sweeter for the two; the closeness even when apart was still there. Dank is so dark and mysterious. I love that he is not only Death, but a rock start too! Pagan at times could be a bit dramatic, but she sees souls so I'll give her a break, she can be as dramatic as she wants. Pagan was sweet and unselfish.

Leif and Pagan's relationship (unknown to Leif) was based on security and only that. I think at first Pagan seemed to see Leif as a possible boyfriend, but the closer her and Dank got the less she thought Leif as boyfriend material. Leif was just that guy you could always count on; just so lovable. I was actually rooting for Leif during most of the story, but at the ending is a shocker cliffhanger and now I'm wondering who or what Leif is.

The other characters in the story were well developed and believable. Fun, quirky, stand by your side, type of friends. I really enjoyed the character Gee. What a twist on her character! I was fooled. I hope she is in the second book.

SUM IT ALL UP ... If you haven't read any of Abbi Gline's novels, you've got to start now! My next read is Predestined which is the sequel of Existence.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

WoW

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

This meme Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by *Breaking the Spine* "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

I'm anticipating the following upcoming books!!!

Touched(Sense Thieves, #1)
by Corrine Jackson

Paperback
Pages: 304
Expected Publication:November 27,2012
Publisher: Kinsington Teen

Remy O’Malley heals people with touch—but every injury she cures becomes her own. Living in a household with an abusive stepfather, she has healed untold numbers of broken bones, burns,and bruises. And then one night her stepfather goes too far. Being sent to live with her estranged father offers a clean start and she is eager to take it.

Enter Asher Blackwell. Once a Protector of Healers, Asher sacrificed his senses to become immortal. Only by killing a Healer can a Protector recover their human senses. Falling in love is against the rules between these two enemies. Because Remy has the power to make Protectors human again, and when they find out, they’ll becoming for her—if Asher doesn’t kill her first.

My Thoughts: The first thing that appealed to me was the cover. I'm a sucker for covers. Anyway, this seems to be a really good page turner and forbidden romance which is my favorite! I can't wait ...

Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1) By Kresley Cole

Hardcover, 384 pages
Expected publication: October 2nd 2012

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Sixteen-year-old Evie Greene thought her horrific apocalyptic hallucinations were a sign that she was slowly losing her mind. But when her visions come true, decimating the world around her and killing everyone she loves, Evie is forced to accept that she was seeing the future.

Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she turns to wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate, the gorgeous and dangerous Jackson Deveaux for help. As Jackson and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have got the same call and discover that Evie is not the only one with special powers. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and as the battle between good and evil intensifies, it is not always clear who is on which side…

My Thoughts: I love characters that have visions and the obstacles of a love interest that is between good and evil. As you can see I love, forbidden paranormal romances. Yippee!

Share your WoW! I love comments . . .

Thanks for reading <3

*Images and Synopsis via Goodreads*

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INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DENESHA SHEREE

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

Today I am pleased to be apart of Author Denesha Sheree's first Virtual Book Tour. We will get to know this up and coming Author.

Join Author Denesha Sheree and Author Stephanie Nicole Norris in they're first virtual book tour! Follow them through the month of July as they visit various reader blogs and lovers of romance websites!

Meet Denesha Sheree, Author of The Yellow Clutch Society

Denesha Sheree, realized her talent when she was approached by a professor who advised her to consider publishing her creative writings. Busy with academics, she went on to obtain a degree In Linguistics Studies. In the year of 2004, Denesha began to journal a book called "Two Faced" which later became "Tredina's Portal.

Publisher: One Tale Publishing
Published: January 10, 2012
Pages: 75 pages (Novella)
Available on Amazon.com/Kindle, Barnes and Noble/Nook, and Paperback/Author's Web site.

I would like to thank Author Denesha Sheree for giving me this opportunity to interview her.

Now we're going to learn somethings about Author Denesha Sheree and her Novella, The Yellow Clutch Society.

Q: How did you come up with the title?

A: Well, I knew that I wanted to have something with Society in it, so I just scribbled something down on paper. Now for some reason the color yellow stuck out at me at the same time I was looking at a Judith Leiber clutch which I associated with women of wealth and class. The next thing I know, I wrote down “THE YELLOW CLUTCH SOCIETY” (laughing)

Q: What sparked the idea of your novel?

A: The idea came to me so fast that it was crazy. I knew I wanted to write about this certain type of society; I just needed to provide some kind of twist to it. The funny thing is, when I began to write, I couldn’t stop. I was writing all on the top of receipts and scratch paper (laughing). It was within this Novella, that I learned that the characters narrate the story and all you do is push the pen.

Q: How did you get the ideas and did you experience any of the things?

A: The idea came from being around secret societies, but all I did was exaggerate it with a twist.

Q: Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

A: All the novellas will come with lessons such as greed, envy, and desperation, a little of everything. The reader will interpret the story to their experiences.

Q: While you were writing, did you feel as if you were one of the characters?

A: Yes, all of them, the tones of their voice even changed from character to character. (Laughing)

Q: Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

A: It is because of you that I push my pen on a daily basis. A writer is nothing without its readers. I appreciate your honesty and your love for my Novella’s.

Q: What are your expectations for the book?

A: There is a certain message that I want my readers to take from this book in which I can’t give away. (Laughing) I would love for this book to be a two part movie series. I would also love for this Novella to launch the start of a Dynasty of Novella’s that reach readers across the world.

Q: Who designed the covers?

A: David Preston: One Tale Publishing.

Q: What is your favorite theme/genre to write about?

A: I love to write suspenseful romance and thrillers.

Q: What books are you reading now?

A: Because I’m currently working on my next few projects, I haven’t been able to start another novel.

Q: Can you share a little of your current work with us?

A: I’m in the middle of writing a tale of two novellas’ “Damon’s Die-Nasty” and “Mirror’s Mirror”. This will twist your cap back, as it is also full of suspense. I will then move into “Ring Burial”, because in 2013 I am teaming up with Author Stephanie Norris with a Novella entitled “Wife Swap”. I am super excited about those projects.

Q: Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?

A: Stephen King. I was fascinated with his writing style ever since I was a child. I think the first one of his books that I snuck and read was “The Tommy Knocker” (laughing) I think what strikes me about his work is the fact that he toys with the readers mind. This dude stuff is so deep at times that you have to go back and read it twice to try and grasp it.

Check out Denesha Shereee at:

http://deneshasheree.com/home

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

TUESDAY TEASER

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

Teaser Tuesday is a meme hosted by MizB
of *Should Be Reading*

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a random page
3. Share two (2) "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)
4. Share the title & amp, author too, so that other Tuesday Teaser participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teaser.

Predestined by Abbi Glines
Kindle Edition
Published March 29th 2012

You would think after helping save her boyfriend from an eternity in Hell that things would go back to normal. Well, as normal as life can be when you can see souls and your boyfriend is Death. But for Pagan Moore, things are just getting weirder.

The high school quarterback and reigning heartthrob, Leif Montgomery, is missing. While the town is in a frenzy of worry, Pagan is a nervous wreck for other reasons. Apparently good ‘ol Leif isn’t your average teenage boy. He isn’t even human. According to Death, Leif doesn’t have a soul. The quarterback may have skipped town but he’s still showing up in Pagan’s dreams... uninvited.

Dank has known from the beginning Leif wasn’t human. But he hadn’t worried about a simple soulless creature. Now, he realizes he made a grave mistake. Pagan’s soul has been marked since birth as a restitution, to a spirit so dark not even Death walks near it. Dank knows saving Pagan’s soul won’t be easy but Pagan is his. And he’s already proven he’ll defy Heaven to keep her. If Hell wants a piece of him too, then bring it on.

*image and synopsis via Goodreads*

Here's my teasers! :

"Pagan, your eyes," he reached out and cupped my face with his hands as he studied me. Death wasn't supposed to fear anything; yet I could see it in every crease of his frown."

Kindle Edition, Location 183, 34%

I love comments! Please share your teasers . . .

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ROMANCE RAMBLINGS

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

Romance Ramblings is my weekly spotlight on Erotica & Historical Romance novels here on FIK*TISH*UHS Reviews. Here I will ramble on about new romance book releases, mini book reviews, upcoming romance books, and ramble, ramble, ramble, on about romance.

Today's Spotlight:

Scandal Wears Satin (Dressmakers, #2) by Loretta Chase
Paperback, 384 pages

Published: June 26, 2012

Publisher: Avon

Scandal Wears Satin (The Dressmakers, #2)

From the Journals of Sophia Noirot: A dress is a weapon. It must dazzle his eye, raise his temperature . . . and empty his purse.

A blue-eyed innocent on the outside and a shark on the inside, dressmaker Sophy Noirot could sell sand to Bedouins. Selling Maison Noirot's beautiful designs to aristocratic ladies is a little harder, especially since a recent family scandal has made an enemy of one of society's fashion leaders. Turning scandal to the shop's advantage requires every iota of Sophy's skills, leaving her little patience for a big, reckless rake like the Earl of Longmore. The gorgeous lummox can't keep more than one idea in his head at a time, and his idea is taking off all of Sophy's clothes.

But when Longmore's sister, Noirot's wealthiest, favorite customer, runs away, Sophy can't let him bumble after her on his own. In hot pursuit with the one man who tempts her beyond reason, she finds desire has never slipped on so smoothly . . .
MY THOUGHTS:

This seems to be a sizzling summer read! Oh, those 19th century women are so naughty and the men are delicious. The first book in this series is:

Silk is for Seduction(The Dressmakers, #1)
Mass Market Paperback, 359 pages
Published June 28th 2011 by Avon

The Theory of Attraction
by Delphine Dryden
ebook, 136 pages
Published: July 9,2012
Publisher: Carina Press

Camilla can set her watch by her hunky rocket-scientist neighbor who jogs past her window each day. She relishes each glimpse of his shirtless abs, and is dying to see more. But it’s hard to connect with a man who doesn’t seem to know she exists…

Ivan feels at home in the lab, not in social situations. When he finally approaches his attractive neighbor, it’s not for a date—he wants tutoring in how to behave at an important fundraiser. Ivan doesn’t expect the chemistry between them to be quite so explosive, and is surprised when Cami actually accepts his proposal to embark on a series of “lessons”.

Cami soon discovers Ivan’s schedule isn’t the only thing he likes to be strict about—he needs to be charge in the bedroom as well. She’s shocked at how much she comes to enjoy her submissive side, but wonders if a real relationship is in the equation…

MY THOUGHTS:
The cover says it all - sex, sex, and more sex in this short erotica story! It seems dominant/submissive relationships are the new steamy reads.

If you've read these books, please share. I love comments!

*All images and synopsis via Goodreads*

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

SUN AND FUN!!!

Thursday, July 05, 2012 | Posted by Unknown |

Hello Blogger Babes! I'm on vacation with my family at the beach!

I'll be back on Tuesday, July 10th.

I have my Kindle with me. I'll finish reading Existence by Abbi Glines and start another book (not sure what that is . . . you know I'm a kinda read to my mood, kind of reader).