Between fantasy and reality

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. This is my choice for this week:   A Cursed Embrace (Weird girls #2) by     Cecy Robson Excpected publication :  July 2nd 2013 Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like other twentysomething girls—with one tiny exception: They are the products of a curse that backfired and gave each of them unique powers that made them, well, a little weird.… After Celia Wird and her sisters help master vampire Misha save his family, their powers are exposed to the supernatural community of the Lake Tahoe region. But fame comes at a price, and being “weird” isn’t always welcome. To make matters worse, Celia desires the love of Alpha werewolf Aric, but his pack is bent on destroying their relationship to preserve his pureblood status. And once weres start turning up dead—with evidence pointing to the vamp...

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren . In the few weeks since I posted this meme, I had a birthday so I got a few books. And won a few. GIFTED The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff Last night at Chateau Marmont by Lauren Weisberger Keys to the Repository by Melissa de la Cruz Dark secrets by Elizabeth Chandler WON Immortal rules by Julie Kagawa from Jen at  YA romantics The Eternity cure by Julie Kagawa Eve by Anna Carey                                       all won from Rachel at  Fiktshun Oath bound by Rachel Vincent Black City by Elizabeth Richards Splintered by A.G. Howard      all won from Rachel at  Fiktshun Sealed with a curse by Cecy Robson Wither by Lauren Destefano                     all won from Kat at  Aussie Zombie ...

Summary The Tower Syndicate will fall... The secret daughter of the head of an infamous Skilled crime family, Sera Brandt has hidden her past, her potential and especially her powers. But when a tragedy strikes her other family, Sera needs justice. And the only way to get it is to reveal her heritage–including a rare Skill–and take the reins of the Tower Syndicate from her cunning and malicious aunt. If he can figure out how... Kristopher Daniels might have the answer. He's fought the syndicate to protect his sisters, but he'd never realized just how close to the new heir he needed to get.... And if they can survive  Neither is used to trusting. But there's something between them that can't be ignored. And so Sera is on the run with a man she can't figure out, a target on her back and the new knowledge of just how powerful she really is.... My review It is sad to see another one of Rachel Vincent's series end, especially when it is the seco...

Excerpt from THE LIBERTOR By Victoria Scott When I open my eyes, the sun is trying to murder me. It’s shining on my face and making my head pound. Or maybe it’s my hangover that’s giving me the headache, but nonetheless—me and the sun?—we’re not on friendly terms. Charlie murmurs beside me. My arms are still wrapped around her waist, and I suddenly realize I must have crashed out in her bed last night. If Grams wakes up and finds me here, she’ll run me a bath…and toss in the toaster. “Morning, babe,” I whisper. “Morning, hot stuff,” a distinctly male voice responds. I whip around, my heart racing, and find Max sitting in a chair across the room.  “You look so hot when you first wake up,” he says. He raises a hand to his hair. “Got that whole sexy bed head thing going on.” Charlie doesn’t even move from her place, but I feel her laughing against me. “Your friend is kind of creepy, Dante,” she manages. “Max, what the hell are you doing in here?” I ask, pulling ...

Summary: No one is like Daemon Black. When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn’t fooling around. Doubting him isn’t something I’ll do again, and now that we’ve made it through the rough patches, well... There’s a lot of spontaneous combustion going on. But even he can’t protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love. After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different... And I’m not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I’m capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won’t turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever. Together we’re stronger... and they know it My review: It is no secret I am a huge fan of Jennifer L. Armentrou...

So, tomorrow is my 23rd birthday and I want to share it with all of you so I decided to host a little birthday giveaway, nothing much. There are 5 swag packs to be won, all of them different. Some are signed, some not. Here are some of the authors included in the packs: Elizabeth Richards, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Anna Banks, Jeri Smith Ready, Abbi Glines, Karen Chance and more.     The giveaway is international, there will be 5 winners, you have to be a follower, either by GFC or Bloglovin, and leave a comment with your email address and tell me your favorite summer read. You have until May 18th 2013.I would put the picture of the swag, but I want it to be a surprise. Good luck : )

First Light Samantha Summers Series: Project Five Fifteen #1 Publication: May 12th 2012 Genre: YA Romantic Thriller A government experiment. Sixteen teenage boys on the run. An innocent young girl caught in the middle. When Ronnie Rose meets the handsome and alluring Kalen Smith, she can tell there's something he's hiding - something dangerous. But in trying to uncover his secret, Ronnie is plunged into a terrifying world she isn't prepared for... and the consequences could be deadly. Can we choose who we fall in love with? Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13648461-first-light Amazon B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/project-five-fifteen-first-light-samantha-summers/1111395197?ean=2940033230129 As You Were Samantha Summers Series: Project Five Fifteen #2 Publication: December 14th 2012 Genre: YA Romantic Thriller For every choice, there is a consequence. Ronnie and Kalen are finally together, living their life in...

Tuff Girl Legion Presents OF SILVER AND BEASTS Excerpt The cool sensation of the fresh water on my skin helps me forget my nerves and I lie back, floating just below the top of the water. My body dulls, the cold soothing my sore muscles, and I welcome the numbness. The ceiling of the cave is sprinkled with tiny clusters of white lights, dotting the canopy above our heads like stars in the sky. I feel as if I’m sitting on the rooftop of my apartment, staring at the night sky, not here in the Otherworld, awaiting my death. The water rolls, rocking my body, and I glance over as Caben floats up beside me. He’s on his back also, and points to the lights dusting the cave ceiling. “Diamonds,” he says. “Really?” I don’t know much about any minerals other than mercury. And somehow, diamonds as our stars makes my chest heavy. It’s too beautiful. “How can you tell?” “The ultraviolet light shows the impurities,” he says. “The imperfections actually absorb the dark light, causing the di...

He’s arrogant, domineering, and… To. Die. For. Hunter is a ruthless killer. And the Department of Defense has him firmly in their grasp, which usually doesn’t chafe too badly because he gets to kill bad guys. Most of the time he enjoys his job. That is, until he’s saddled with something he’s never had to do before: protect a human from his mortal enemy. Serena Cross didn’t believe her best friend when she claimed to have seen the son of a powerful senator turn into something…unnatural. Who would? But then she witnesses her friend’s murder at the hands of what can only be an alien, thrusting her into a world that will kill to protect their secret. Hunter stirs Serena’s temper and her lust despite their differences. Soon he’s doing the unthinkable—breaking the rules he’s lived by, going against the government to keep Serena safe. But are the aliens and the government the biggest threats to Serena’s life…or is it Hunter? Expected publication: May 31st by Entangled Covet OBSESSION L...

Back in Oregon, Kelsey tries to pick up the pieces of her life and push aside her feelings for Ren. But danger lurks around the corner, forcing her to return to India where she embarks on a second quest–this time with Ren’s dark, bad-boy brother Kishan, who has also fallen prey to the Tiger’s Curse. Fraught with danger, spellbinding dreams, and choices of the heart, TIGER’S QUEST brings the trio one step closer to breaking the spell that binds them.  Winner of a Parent’s Choice Award! Here is the awesome giveaway and it is international! a Rafflecopter giveaway Colleen Houck’s New York Times bestselling Tiger’s Curse series has received national praise with the fourth book, Tiger’s Destiny, debuting September 2012. Colleen is a lifelong reader whose literary interests include action, adventure, science fiction, and romance. Formerly a student at the University of Arizona, she has worked as a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter for seve...

Summary A football fantasy. A giant diamond. The modern-day Romeo and Juliet are taking their relationship to the next level. . . . Jude and Lucy are happily engaged, but that doesn’t mean life’s a bed of roses. Once again, the hottest couple around is torn apart, this time by football training and a summer job. Now it’s Jude with the trust issues. Will Lucy’s life-changing news bring them back together or end their relationship for good? Can love triumph forever? My review The final chapter in Lucy’s and Jude’s story was the best one so far and a suitable end for this NA series. Jude Ryder is a very interesting character and I loved reading about him and it was awesome to follow this love story even though Lucy frustrated me at time, though she frustrated Jude much more *wink*. I will dare to say that both of them finally grow up, they mature, but since their realtionship  is a very passionate one, fights and jelaousies were inevitable, and Jude sure was jelao...