What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.
This seemed like a slow reading week even though I did finish three titles and got well into an Audio. I posted four reviews, one with Giveaway Link and one with ARC Giveaway. I also posted the weekly Mailbox Monday meme, Friday Pick Giveaway, Saturday Snapshot, Sharing Beyond Books Comment Giveaway and Sunday Words.
I'm pleased I got to visit a bit mostly at the end of the week. I still need to do more.
Thanks as always to all the nice people who visit me.
These were last week's posts:
- Book Review and Giveaway Link: Jack Templar and the Monster Hunter Academy, by Jeff Gunhus, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Action Adventure; my rating 4.25.
- Book Review: Anonymous Sources by Mary Louise Kelly, Thriller; my rating 4.75.
- Book Review and ARC Giveaway: One Day in Apple Grove by C.H. Admirand, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. Ends 7/5.
- Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway June 28, 2013. Open Worldwide. Ends 7/4.
- Audio Book Review: Hearts of Shadow, A Deadglass Novel, Book 2, by Kira Brady, Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25.
- Sharing Beyond Books #106 Comment Giveaway 6/29/13. Open Worldwide. Ends 7/5.
1. eBook/Kindle
The Bane (The Eden Trilogy) (Volume 1)
by Keary Taylor
I enjoyed this and will post a review this week. Selected from NetGalley.
Click on Title for full Book Description
2. eBook/Kindle
Take Me Back: A Give & Take Novella
by Kelli Maine
This is a bit of a ghost story with romance.
I will post a review this week.
I picked this up at NetGalley.
Book Description
Publication Date: June 4, 2013
In the bestselling tradition of Sylvia Day and E. L. James...
DESIRE THAT CAN'T BE DENIED
Rachael DeSalvo is haunted by the past. She's come home to her beloved Turtle Tear Island, where she looks forward to happy days and bliss-filled nights in the arms of Merrick Rocha. But when she finds a trunk full of old photo albums and handwritten notes, Rachael soon realizes that the island has not given up all its secrets . . .
For long before Rachael and Merrick made Turtle Tear Resort their home, this historic island was a haven for sensual, forbidden affairs. As Rachael and Merrick work to restore the grand hotel to its former glory, they will be caught in the perfect maelstrom of conflict and desire.
"I love the banter between Rachael and Merrick throughout the book..... some steamy scenes that will not leave you disappointed." --The Indie Bookshelf
3. Print
The Woman He Loved Before
by Dorothy Koomson
This was a surprise and more engaging than I expected.
I will post a review this week with giveaway.
Click on title for full Book Description.
eBook/Kindle
Did Not Finish
Did Not Finish
Fire Inside: A Chaos Novel
by Kristen Ashley
I wanted to try this author but I decided not to read this after the first 15 pages or so. I will say that the writing is solid and enticing. I think in the long run I would like the characters although I wasn’t sure at first. But I can’t get beyond the language – crude both before and during sex - yes, it gets to sex in the prologue and first 3% of the book. This one is just too steamy for me to enjoy so I am going to pass and read something else.
There are many good reviews listed at Amazon.
I encourage those who like steamy romance to give this a try.
Book Description
Publication Date: June 4, 2013
"I adore Kristen Ashley's books. Her stories grab you by the throat from page one and . . . continue to dwell in your mind days after you've finished the story."
-Maya Banks, New York Times bestselling author
Lanie Heron isn't looking for love-no surprise, considering her last serious relationship nearly got her killed. So when Lanie propositions Hop Kincaid, all she wants is one wild night with the hot-as-hell biker who patrols with the Chaos Motorcycle Club . . .
For Hop, Lanie has always been untouchable. She's too polished and too classy for his taste. But when she gives Hop the once-over with her bedroom eyes and offers him a night in paradise, he can't say no. And he doesn't regret it when he finds that Lanie is the best thing that's ever happened to him-in or out of bed. Now the trick will be to convince her of that.
Line Edits/Releases:
Still working on details for two more titles for print release and two we are completing formats on for ebook release.
1. Print
Haven Creek (A Cavanaugh Island Novel)
by Rochelle Alers
I just started this and like the easy flow so far.
Reviewing (with copy giveaway) for Forever/Hachette.
Click on title for full Book Description.
2. Audible
Maelstrom: Destroyermen, Book 3
by Taylor Anderson
Narrated by William Dufris
I had this on my MP3 and have wanted to read more in the series.
I am continuing the adventures!
This is from my own Audible library.
Publisher's Summary
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy, along with the men and women of the U.S.S. Walker, are once again at war. Having sided with the peaceful Lemurians against the savage, reptilian Grik, they now find themselves scrambling to prepare for the attack that is sure to come, searching for resources to support their forces - even as they look for allies to join their struggle.
Meanwhile, the Japanese juggernaut Amagi, also trapped in this strange world, is under Grik control---with her fanatical commander approaching madness. And soon they will have amassed a force that no amount of firepower and technology will be able to stop.As the raging conflict approaches, Reddy, his crew, his allies, and his loved ones face annihilation. But if there is one thing they have learned about their new world, it is that hope - and help - may be just over the horizon.
©2008 Taylor Anderson; (P)2009 Tantor
Maelstrom: Destroyermen, Book 3
by Taylor Anderson
Narrated by William Dufris
I had this on my MP3 and have wanted to read more in the series.
I am continuing the adventures!
This is from my own Audible library.
Publisher's Summary
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy, along with the men and women of the U.S.S. Walker, are once again at war. Having sided with the peaceful Lemurians against the savage, reptilian Grik, they now find themselves scrambling to prepare for the attack that is sure to come, searching for resources to support their forces - even as they look for allies to join their struggle.
Meanwhile, the Japanese juggernaut Amagi, also trapped in this strange world, is under Grik control---with her fanatical commander approaching madness. And soon they will have amassed a force that no amount of firepower and technology will be able to stop.As the raging conflict approaches, Reddy, his crew, his allies, and his loved ones face annihilation. But if there is one thing they have learned about their new world, it is that hope - and help - may be just over the horizon.
©2008 Taylor Anderson; (P)2009 Tantor
3. eBook/Kindle
Silent Warrior
by Lindsey Piper
This is prequel I picked up at NetGalley to see if I might like the series.
Book Description
Publication Date: April 22, 2013
An exciting, emotionally charged prequel to the Dragon Kings trilogy featuring warriors fighting for their lives in violent cage matches to guarantee their clans’ survival—available exclusively as an eBook!
A silent woman ashamed of her criminal background becomes a Cage warrior to seek redemption. An unrepentant fortune hunter will do anything to escape his mounting debts. Although rivals on the streets of Hong Kong, they find common ground when seeking their clan’s stolen idol, but for vastly different reasons. Neither one suspects that love will begin when he becomes the first man in five years to hear her speak.
I continue to listen to The Listener's Bible NIV read by Max McLean. [Reading and listening on MP3.] I am studying with the Tyndall One Year Bible this year, hoping to read daily along with my DH.
Line Edits: Several more releases being prepared for the next few weeks. I am still doing more Smashword conversions in between print formatting.
I have several print books carrying over from June to July and new ones to add. At least I only have two Book Blasts tours set later in July. I don't have the schedule fully laid out yet so I will include it next week.
June Scheduled:
Completed
SOURCEBOOKS
done
Hachette - Forever
Haven Creek (A Cavanaugh Island Novel) by Rochelle Alers (reading)
Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Molly Cannon
A House Divided by Kimberly Lawson Roby
NetGalley:
Silent Warrior by Lindsey Piper (reading)
AudioBook Jukebox - selecting new titles
Author Books received at March EPICon
Convict Dad by P. Ryan Hembree
From TBR Collection - Completed
Won Book - TBD
Free Kindle/Nook or Smashwords: TBD
You always have some good books that your either read or currently reading. I keep finding some new stuff to add to my pile to read. Hope you have a good week this week and get plenty of reading done.
ReplyDeleteIt's good when to stop reading a book. There are too many good books out there waiting to be enjoyed. Have a great reading week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your update. So many books! Enjoy your week!
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