It's Monday! What are you Reading June14, 2010?

This meme starts at One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!

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.


Another busy work week; not so much reviewing on backlog as we had some family visit time with the grandchildren.

I did get to visit some others blogs, including some more visits with author friends at Coffee Time Romance June Jubilee where The Sweetest Romance authors are being spotlighted this month.

Finished:
PB: Knight of Passion (All the King's Men) by Margaret Mallory.
Check out the review, interview and giveaway.

Product Description
HOW CAN THIS PASSIONATE KNIGHT...
Renowned beauty Lady Linnet is torn between two desires: revenge on those who destroyed her family or marriage to her childhood sweetheart Sir James Rayburn. One fateful night, she makes a misguided choice: she sacrifices Jamie's love for a chance at vengeance.

TRUST A BEAUTY WITH A PAST?
Jamie Rayburn returns to England in search of a virtuous wife-only to find the lovely Linnet as bewitching as ever. Their reckless affair ignites anew, even hotter than before, although Jamie vows to never again trust her with his heart. Then just as Linnet begins to make amends, she's tempted by one last opportunity to settle old scores. But a final retribution could cost her Jamie's love - this time forever.

PB: Beyond the Map's Boundary: A Timely Sort of Adventure by Nibi Soto
The review is posted here.  I will be posting a giveaway for this one soon.

Product Description
All Mattie Bott and Trevor Karington have ever known were unusually happy, stable lives without any hint as to who they really are. Suddenly, Mattie starts seeing into the future and witnessing historical events appearing on particles of light. Unknowingly, Mattie was born into a family of Trekkers (time travelers). In order to save Mattie from dissolving into the core of time, Trevor becomes her Splitter (time link), making it possible for her to return to the present following each Divvy (time travel) to the past. With the accidental discovery of the Rings of Prather Mendell, Trevor now shares many of her powers as her partner. Together they try to foil the plan of the Interloper (an illicit time traveler from the future), who will stop at nothing to possess the secret, supernatural abilities of the time travelers and the forbidden powers of the rings.

PB:  Desire Me (The Legend Hunters) by Robyn DeHart. Review and Giveaway to be posted as part of Blog Tour Saturday June 19, 2010.  I enjoyed this sensual adventure!

Product Description
The Legend Hunters . . .
The Men of Solomon's meet in secret, their very existence only a rumor among the best of Victorian society. They are treasure hunters, men of wealth and title, seekers of myths and legends. And no legend is as mystifying as the lost city of Atlantis . . .

DESIRE ME
Years ago, Maxwell Barrett found a map to Atlantis and dedicated his life to the search for the mystical lost continent. But when an alluring woman makes a wager for the priceless artifact, he may have discovered an even greater treasure.

A descendant of Atlantis, Sabine Tobias needs the map to decipher an ancient prophecy. What she doesn't need are the sparks flying between her and Max. He's too devilishly charming to be trusted: The fate of her people is at stake as well as her heart. Yet a ruthless killer also covets the map. Now Max and Sabine must race to decode the prophecy's riddle before this criminal fulfills his deadly mission.

Audio: Black Hills by Dan Simmons   
These 18 disc audios take a while to get through. There is a wealth of infomation in this audio book. An interesting ending too. Review to be sent to YGR.

Line Edits: None finished.

Currently reading:

PB: The Brothers of Gwynedd: The Legend of the First True Prince of Wales by Edith Parageter ...PART TWO The Dragon at Noonday.  Review to be posted June 22 as part of Sourcebooks Summer Read..


Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn.

Full Description

FORBIDDEN LOVE
Davina Montgomery is no ordinary English lady. For her own protection, she's been locked away from society, her true identity the Crown's most closely guarded secret. Until a shocking betrayal--and a bold rescue--land her in the arms of a fierce Highlander, a powerful warrior whose searing gaze and tantalizing touch awaken her body and soul.

UNDENIABLE DESIRE
As the firstborn son of a powerful Scottish laird, Robert MacGregor has no loyalty to the English throne, but he's not the kind of man to leave a woman in distress, even if she is English. He vows to deliver Davina to safety, unharmed and untouched. Yet one stolen kiss leaves them both smoldering with desire...and desperate for more. With Davina's secret threatening to destroy his clan, Rob must choose between everything he holds dear and the one woman he can't live without.

Kindle: --------

Audio CD: The 9th Judgment (The Women's Murder Club) by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. Review and Hachette Giveaway in June.  Just started.

Product Description

The most personal
A young mother and her infant child are ruthlessly gunned down while returning to their car in the garage of a shopping mall. There are no witnesses, and Detective Lindsay Boxer is left with only one shred of evidence: a cryptic message scrawled across the windshield in bloodred lipstick.

The most dangerous
The same night, the wife of A-list actor Marcus Dowling is woken by a cat burglar who is about to steal millions of dollars' worth of precious jewels. In just seconds there is a nearly empty safe, a lifeless body, and another mystery that throws San Francisco into hysteria.

The most exciting Women's Murder Club novel ever
Lindsay spends every waking hour working with her partner, Rich--and her desire for him threatens to tear apart both her engagement and the Women's Murder Club. Before Lindsay and her friends can piece together either case, one of the killers forces Lindsay to put her own life on the line--but is it enough to save the city? With unparalleled danger and explosive action, The 9th Judgment is James Patterson at his compelling, unstoppable best!

Line Edits: Almost finished edits on Gifts to the Goddess; Continuing line edits on Fourth Son by Joy Brooks.

Upcoming books:

PB: To Surrender To A Rogue (Circle of Sin Trilogy) by Cara Elliott
The Fire Lord's Lover (The Elven Lords) by Kathryne Kennedy

Kindle: none in queue.

Review - Beyond the Map's Boundary: A Timely Sort of Adventure by Nibi Soto

http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/2010/06/follow-beyond-maps-boundary-virtual.htmlTitle:  Beyond the Map's Boundary: A Timely Sort of Adventure 
Author:  Nibi Soto

• Perfect Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Thornock Int'l Productions Inc (February 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615288251
• ISBN-13: 978-0615288253

Rating: 4.5

Product Description
All Mattie Bott and Trevor Karington have ever known were unusually happy, stable lives without any hint as to who they really are. Suddenly, Mattie starts seeing into the future and witnessing historical events appearing on particles of light. Unknowingly, Mattie was born into a family of Trekkers (time travelers). In order to save Mattie from dissolving into the core of time, Trevor becomes her Splitter (time link), making it possible for her to return to the present following each Divvy (time travel) to the past. With the accidental discovery of the Rings of Prather Mendell, Trevor now shares many of her powers as her partner. Together they try to foil the plan of the Interloper (an illicit time traveler from the future), who will stop at nothing to possess the secret, supernatural abilities of the time travelers and the forbidden powers of the rings.

Review: This fun, fast read pulls you in quickly and sends you along time hopping and teleporting!

The author has created a time traveling world with its own special jargon: Trekkers, Splitters, Divvys, Boosts and more. There is a “Words and Terms” in the back to help follow the new buzz terms. The action is fast paced from beginning to end and there is sweet romance and fuzzy family affection.

The story jumps into a bit of mystery and moves quickly to a crisis threatening Mattie’s parents. When Mattie’s mother disappears, Mattie suddenly has to get a crash course on being an Inheritor of the time travel gifts. Mattie runs into trouble the very first day and Trevor is pulled in to become her Splitter and help mate. It isn’t enough to figure out the clues to get Mattie back from an accidental time trip but then they have to race to get married before Mattie disappears back to the void...one body part at a time!

The Interloper seems to be one step ahead of the family as he burglarizes houses and the special Library vault trying to get the power of the Rings. The Interloper kidnaps Mattie’s dad and Mattie and Trevor have to research the Book of Ancestors and seek some unexpected allies to find a way to rescue him. There are jingles and chants to learn and codes to puzzle through.

I really liked the intricate details that were necessary to keep the travel lines and modes accurate. Each character fits well in their role, including an eccentric housekeeper aunt and a bitter librarian aunt. The writing is a clean, simple level so that young teens can enjoy it as well as adults who like a fun, quick read. The matching pictures at the beginning of each chapter help you visualize the actions described. There were inaccuracies in the legal aspect of the “eviction” but that only bothered my lawyer side a little bit. Since it is all fantasy then that sort of thing doesn’t have to be accurate as long as the fantasy world is stable, which it is.

The Interloper has an accomplice whose identity remains secret. Also, Mattie gets some help from some younger twins who are also a mystery. With these items left unexplained it appears there is a plan for a sequel. That is good - I say “bring it on”.  This is a good break from historical fiction and romance.  I bet the Audio version would be a lot of fun too.

xxx

This book was provided for review in association with the Tour (check the link for other tour stops) through Pump Up Your Book Promotions.

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I'm excited to be participating with Pump Up Your Book Promotions.
My review on Beyond the Map's Boundary by Nibi Soto will be posted next week: Thursday June 10, 2010. Meanwhile check out the interviews at the other blog stops!

Beyond the Map’s Boundary Tour Schedule

Tuesday, June 1
Interviewed at Working Writers
Wednesday, June 2
Interviewed at The Hot Author Report
Thursday, June 3
Guest blogging at Literarily Speaking
Friday, June 4
Interviewed at Book Marketing Buzz
Monday, June 7
Book spotlighted at Examiner
Interviewed at Pump Up Your Book
Tuesday, June 8
Guest blogging at Sharon’s Garden of Book Reviews
Wednesday, June 9
Book reviewed at From the Shadows
Book reviewed at The Very Latest Thing
Thursday, June 10
Book reviewed at Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf
Friday, June 11
Book reviewed at A Room Without Books is Empty
Book reviewed at Books and Movies Reviews
Book reviewed at Chrissy’s World of Books