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2015-05-14T12:16:00.001+01:00

I am currently working to doing a huge overhaul. As I am not reading as much I thought not blogging at all would work. But I have decided to turn it into more of a personal blog.

So bare with me as I change it all up!!

So Long, Fair Well

2015-04-20T12:18:00.001+01:00

Well I have decided to call it a day on blogging! After being in the book community for around 8 years in total, starting out on bebo then moving to facebook n then here.

I have loved mostly everything n got to meet some amazing people but lately I have just been so busy n not had the time to blog. So I have decided to say goodbye. I am still on facebook n twitter. I wont delete the blog be ause I've worked too hard on it

So if you are on facebook or twitter say hello.

I love you all!!!

From Siobhan

Goodbye!!! xoxoxxo

Book Review Hero by Samantha Young

2015-03-09T09:00:00.000+00:00

Reviewed By: Siobhán

Format: UK Paperback

Pages: 416

Published: 5th March 2015

Publisher: Piatkus

Source: Publisher for Review

Genre: Romance

Shelfability: Acquire

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Description:
Alexa Holland’s father was her hero—until her shocking discovery that she and her mother weren’t his only family. Ever since, Alexa has worked to turn her life in a different direction and forge her own identity outside of his terrible secrets,. But when she meets a man who’s as damaged by her father’s mistakes as she is, Alexa must help him.

Caine Carraway wants nothing to do with Alexa’s efforts at redemption, but it’s not so easy to push her away. Determined to make her hate him, he brings her to the edge of her patience and waits for her to walk away. But his actions only draw them together and, despite the odds, they begin an intense and explosive affair.

Only Caine knows he can never be the white knight that Alexa has always longed for. And when they’re on the precipice of danger, he finds he’ll do anything to protect either one of them from being hurt again…

Samantha Young is without a doubt one of my favourite authors. I adore her "On Dublin Street" Series. So of course I jumped at the chance to review her new book. However, even though I did enjoy it I just felt it didn't have the same pull that her other books have.

Hero is a very intense read. And very fast paced once I got into it. I found myself struggling to get into the story at beginning but once I got around the 50 page mark I was completely hooked onto the story.

Alexa and Caine are two characters that have had a tough life but they don't let it stop them getting what they want. I am on the fence when it comes to our two main characters. At times the both come across has very hard working individuals who are very head strong. Yet at other times they irritated me. They come across to me as a little immature considering their age. Together though? My God! They are intense and captivating and god damn sexy as hell!!

The story itself, as mentioned above took me a while to get into but after I did I was completely drawn into the story. I found myself needing to know more and more about these characters and their background. Some times I find the back story of a character the most intriguing part. Knowing what makes them tick and why they are the way they are is just fascinating.

Hero is a very good read and perfect for those who like an intense romance with plenty of sexy times! I am one of those people who like intense relationships that aren't perfect. It comes across more real to me. The build up in the story is fantastic and really grips the reader. However, I will admit I found the ending just a little bit rush. As I was reading I could sense the build up to something big, it was exciting and thrilling but then all of sudden it was over and just felt a little anti climatic to me.

If you are a fan of Samantha Young then this is a must read!! I am not sure if it's a stand alone or part of series but either way it's a must read. Packed with steamy romance, awesome characters and a gripping storyline.

Hero by Samantha Young is published by Piatkus in paperback and eBook. You can find of all Samantha Young’s titles in the Kobo website HERE and the Amazon Store HERE

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UK & IRE GiveawayThe Secrets Sisters Keep by Sinead Moriarty

2015-03-05T10:19:00.000+00:00

Title: The Secrets Ssters Keep

Series: N/A

Author: Sinead Moriarty

Genre: Contemporary, Women's Fiction

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Description:
The Devlin sisters rely on each other - but some things are just too painful to share, even when your sisters are your best friends ...

Mum-of-four Julie thought that if her family had more money, life would be easier. But now that they've inherited a fortune, her problems are only starting.

Lawyer Louise is used to having life go exactly as she wants it to. So accepting that she cannot control everything in her world is beyond her.

And former model Sophie can just about cope with getting older - that's until her ex-husband finds a younger model.

All three women think that some battles are best fought alone. Maybe they need to think again ...

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*Book Blast** Jezebel Jones by Janice G Ross

2015-02-12T09:00:00.000+00:00

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Jezebel Jones by Janice G. Ross

Audience: Adult (18+) - Genre: Steamy Romance, Multicultural, BWWM - Formats: E-book - Publisher: Cultural Cocktails - Cover by: Cultural Cocktails - Editor: Lionheart Publishing House - Pages: 35 pages - ASIN: B00SEO1QQ6 - Publishing Date: 11 February 2015

Anyone can say they're completely fulfilled with life. They can say all the right words and even behave as if not a darn thing is wrong even when their insides are hollowed out. And eventually, they'll search, dig, pry and perhaps bargain for a chance at satisfaction. If I can't be satisfied, then I guess I'll settle for what I can get. Right? Maybe? -Jezebel Jones ~~~~~ Jezebel Jones and Jason Marks have been the rock in each other’s lives for years. No one knows Jezebel as well as Jason, and vice versa. As Jezebel comes to terms with being alone, she decides to settle for her ever-faithful friend. Although she’s never loved him romantically, Jezebel would like to believe that she could. Will their friendship withstand the changes? And when Jezebel least expects to be swept away, she meets Aidan Broder. He stimulates her mind, body and soul. Even as Jezebel gets closer to him, she’s still afraid to dive in completely and finds herself in the middle of two men. In the end, Jezebel will have to make a choice between a man that has always loved her and a man that wants to love her.

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“I’m not a heartbreaker,” Jezebel responded. The pain had become too much to hide or hold back, especially after hearing the heaviness of his words. She clutched her throat, trying in earnest to stop the cries. “You’re already breaking my heart. Each second I see you torn over your friendship with another man.” Aidan shifted from one leg to the other. His hand slipped into his pockets. He was vulnerable, Jezebel could see it in the way his head kept adjusting away from her. “I’m sorry, Aidan . . .” she mouthed, her words drowning out in the midst of 1:30 a.m. traffic and distant sounds of the performance. “Can we leave?” Aidan nodded. Jezebel wrapped her fingers around his, taking charge for once, feeling the need to let him know she cared. She had forgotten how to care a long time ago. She texted her friends from the car, afraid of Aidan disappearing if she went inside. They drove in silence while she planned for the night ahead. Aidan pulled into her driveway and got out to open her door. She noted that the car was still running. “You’re not coming in?” she asked when he took her hand. Jezebel touched the sides of his face, then the nape of his neck. She attempted to kiss him, but he remained distant. “Aidan,” she breathed into his face. “You’re too complicated for me, Jezebel.” “I thought you liked that about me,” she joked. Her nerves tingled; she felt scared, nervous. “Let’s go inside.” “I’m heading home,” Aidan mumbled. “Why?” Jezebel recognized her inconsistency, even how unfair she was being toward Aidan’s feelings. And still it was difficult to just allow him to leave. “Please, stay?” Tears poured down her face, and she pressed into his chest. He didn’t initially take her into his arms. She saw how hard he was fighting his emotions.

Janice Ross was born in Guyana, South America and migrated to the USA in 1980. Although her citizenship certificate now reads the United States of America, she considers herself a citizen of the world. Sure she has not physically been around the world and back, but she’s travelled in her mind and dreams. Janice is an author. She enjoys writing about social issues and personal experiences. Janice’s debut release was entitled Damaged Girls. She uses the three books in that series to detail the effects of different forms of abuse, discussing issues that are known to be taboo. Her next release, Jumping Ship, is a dedication to her country of birth and an introductory novella to the Island Hopping Series. It is a colorful and emotional experience of life, love and family. As of present, she is also a contributor to a short story collection – Just Between Us, Inspiring Stories by Women. And lastly, Loving Nate, a novella about the realities of losing one’s self to love. Janice enjoys reading. And is drawn to stories with distinct characters that she can love or hate, characters she can form alliances with or characters that she can swear off and despise. She is also weak for a good cultural tale, preferably in the form of historical fiction. Janice loves to be taken off guard by clever language and settings.

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Waiting On Wednesday #41

2015-02-11T17:45:00.000+00:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: Hold Me Like A Breath

Series: Once Upon A Crime Family #1

Author: Tiffany Schmidt

Genre: YA, Retellings

Publisher: Bloomsbury

Published: 19th May 2015

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Penelope Landlow has grown up with the knowledge that almost anything can be bought or sold—including body parts. She’s the daughter of one of the three crime families that control the black market for organ transplants.

Penelope’s surrounded by all the suffocating privilege and protection her family can provide, but they can't protect her from the autoimmune disorder that causes her to bruise so easily.

And in her family's line of work no one can be safe forever.

All Penelope has ever wanted is freedom and independence. But when she’s caught in the crossfire as rival families scramble for prominence, she learns that her wishes come with casualties, that betrayal hurts worse than bruises, that love is a risk worth taking . . . and maybe she’s not as fragile as everyone thinks.

Title: Bones and All

Series: N/A

Author: Camile DeAngelis

Genre: Coming of Age, Horror

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Published: 10th March 2015

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Maren Yearly is a young woman who wants the same things we all do. She wants to be someone people admire and respect. She wants to be loved. But her secret, shameful needs have forced her into exile. She hates herself for the bad thing she does, for what it’s done to her family and her sense of identity; for how it dictates her place in the world and how people see her--how they judge her. She didn’t choose to be this way.

Because Maren Yearly doesn’t just break hearts, she devours them. Ever since her mother found Penny Wilson’s eardrum in her mouth when Maren was just two years old, she knew life would never be normal for either of them. Love may come in many shapes and sizes, but for Maren, it always ends the same—with her hiding the evidence and her mother packing up the car.

But when her mother abandons her the day after her sixteenth birthday, Maren goes looking for the father she has never known, and finds much more than she bargained for along the way.

Faced with a world of fellow eaters, potential enemies, and the prospect of love, Maren realizes she isn’t only looking for her father, she’s looking for herself.

Camille DeAngelis' Bones & All is an astonishingly original coming-of-age tale that is at once a gorgeously written horror story as well as a mesmerizing meditation on female power and sexuality.

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Scavenger Hunt Exaltation by Jamie Magee

2015-02-10T09:00:00.000+00:00

This is stop 7 on the #Exaltation #ScavengerHunt!

Do you want to join the party and help celebrate the latest YA Romance from Jamie Magee?

Here is the link to the madness: http://goo.gl/uEKsnE

Our letter is (t)

And our question is:

We all say we hate them, but really—would you rather have a happy ending or cliffhanger promising more?

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Kindle US - http://goo.gl/iizYQq

Kindle UK - http://goo.gl/YuRuqM

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Kobo - http://goo.gl/HJxdhB

We Still Haven't Read......#5

2015-02-09T09:30:00.000+00:00

We still haven't read is a meme over on K-Books (I still haven't read) that features book that we still haven't got around to reading from our "To Be Read" pile.

Forsaken by Jana Oliver

The Evolution of Mara Dyer by MIchelle Hodkins

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Wating On Wednesday #40

2015-02-04T09:30:00.000+00:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title:Rook

Series: N/A

Author: Sharon Cameron

Genre: YA Dystopia

Publisher:Scholastic Press

Published: 28th April 2015

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History has a way of repeating itself. In the Sunken City that was once Paris, all who oppose the new revolution are being put to the blade. Except for those who disappear from their prison cells, a red-tipped rook feather left in their place. Is the mysterious Red Rook a savior of the innocent or a criminal?

Meanwhile, across the sea in the Commonwealth, Sophia Bellamy’s arranged marriage to the wealthy René Hasard is the last chance to save her family from ruin. But when the search for the Red Rook comes straight to her doorstep, Sophia discovers that her fiancé is not all he seems. Which is only fair, because neither is she.

As the Red Rook grows bolder and the stakes grow higher, Sophia and René find themselves locked in a tantalizing game of cat and mouse.

Title: The Virgin

Series: The Original Sinner: The White Years #3

Author: Tiffany Reisz

Genre: Adult, Erotica

Publisher: Harlequin MIRA

Published:31st March 2015

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The controversial story before the story continues in the critically acclaimed and award-winning series The Original Sinners.

For years, Kingsley Edge warned Eleanor the day would come when she, the mistress of a well-respected Catholic priest, would have to run and hide. She always imagined if that day came she'd be running away with Søren. But instead, she's running from him.

Knowing Søren and Kingsley will their use their influence to bring her back, Eleanor alone, penniless and scared takes refuge at the one place the men in her life cannot follow: the abbey where her mother has taken orders. Behind the cloistered gates of the convent, Eleanor hides from the man she loves and hates in equal measure

She cannot, however, hide from her true nature. When Eleanor befriends a young virginal nun, she faces a startling sexual awakening. But Eleanor can't stay forever, and the lure of her real life beckons beyond the locked gates. But to follow her fate means to leave Kyrie behind, a sacrifice Eleanor refuses to make

The lure of the forbidden. The temptation to sin. The price of passion has never been higher, and Eleanor will have to pay it if she ever wants to go home again.

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We Still Haven't Read.....#4

2015-02-02T09:30:00.000+00:00

We still haven't read is a meme over on K-Books (I still haven't read) that features book that we still haven't got around to reading from our "To Be Read" pile.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

The Marbury Lends by Andrew Smith

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Book Review The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass

2015-02-01T17:37:00.000+00:00

Reviewed By: Siobhán

Format: Kindle Ebook

Pages: 323

Published: 5th June 2014

Publisher: HarperCollins

Source: Bought

Genre: YA Dystopian

Shelfability: Covet

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Description:
The Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined. Since she entered the competition to become the next princess of Illéa, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen—and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. Now she's made her choice . . . and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants.

Find out who America will choose in The One, the enchanting, beautifully romantic third book in the Selection series!

The One! OMG The One!!!!! I honestly don't know how to review this without spoilers!! I have sat on this for a few days and I can't think of how in the world I can review such an amazing, and fan-freaking-tastic this really was without giving away major plot lines!!!

"The One" is the third book in "The Selection" Series by Kiera Cass and quite possibly the best ones so far!! It was truly outstanding, and I devoured every single page within only a few hours and I was left wanting, NO!! Correction, I was left NEEDING more!!!

America is still struggling with her feelings towards both Maxon and Aspen. Just when you think she has made her mind up something happens that changes her mind again. I have to admit that got a little annoying but it still keep the story interesting. In this installment she is a lot more confident. She really grew as a character from book one. The love she has for Aspen is a very childlike love. But the love she has for Maxon just seemed more real. I have been Team Maxon from the go. Yes, at times he was hard to like him but then he does something and you fall in love with him again. Aspen, I did end up liking him in the book. He is a fantastic guard and would do anything for America even if it puts him at risk.

The storyline isn't fast paced. It is TURBO SPEED! There is so much more going on. More drama, more action and more secrets are revealed. My expectations were sky high and once again this blew the previous installments out the water. It was exciting, thrilling and breathtaking. You are thrown into the story and the next thing you know it's over! Rarely does that happen to me but every book in this series has did that to me. I devoured them all!! Read all three within three days! Last books to do that to me was Twilight! So that is really saying something!

Now I have to wait until May for the next book!! To all the people who read these books as they were getting released, How did you cope with the waiting?? I only need to wait a few months because I only just read the previous books! I hate waiting!! But I am so excited and can't wait for the author to release more books that no doubt will enchant the readers.

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Book Review The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass

2015-01-29T08:30:00.000+00:00

Reviewed By: Siobhán

Format: Kindle Ebook

Pages: 326

Published: 23rd April 2013

Publisher: HarperCollins

Source: Bought

Genre: YA Dystopian,

Shelfability: Covet

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Description:
The hotly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Selection.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.

America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.

Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending.

O.M.G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't think I could love this anymore than I loved "The Selection" But let me tell you, "The Elite" just blew "The Selection" right out the water!! It was mind blowing!! I can't even describe how much I freaking loved this book. Usually the second book in a series can't live up to the first book but this one lived up to my expectations and then some!

America is even more confused about her feelings in this instalment. She is still an amazing character to read about, she doesn't fit into the idea of what a future "Princess" should be like. She is unique, short tempered and lovable. She is far from perfect and I think that is why she is a hit with the readers.

Maxon, well I am still Team Maxon!!All the way!! He is really trying to be patient with America, giving her time to sort out her feelings but I couldn't blame him for his behaviour. He has to pick a girl to marry and is trying to give all the girls a fair chance in case America can't figure out her feelings. Aspen, oh Aspen, you poor poor boy. I actually felt sorry for him in this at times. Then at times I wanted to just hit him. I just don't think he is right for America.

"The Elite" is fast paced, exciting, magical, breathtaking with drama, love and teenage confusion! What's not to like about it. The storyline just flowed perfectly really capturing the imaginations of the readers. We learn so much more about the history of Illea. Revealing secrets that could very well destroy the country as they know it. The Rebels play more of a role in this book than the previous and I am very intrigue about them. I have my theories about them and I am really excited to read the third book and see what other secrets are revealed.

This series has set the bar of YA Dystopian reads for me!! I am going to go so far as saying that I love this so much more than "The Hungers Games" That was always my favourite YA Dystopian, well not anymore. The Selection Series is top dog and Kiera Cass is my new queen!!

The author can do no wrong in my option! Both books so far have been perfection! "The Elite" I devoured in one sitting. Starting at about 9pm and finishing at around 1am in the morning!! I am not a very fast reader but when a book manages to keep me hooked and completely memorises me I simply forgot all about time and didn't even realise how fast I was reading until it was over!!

If you still haven't picked up these outstanding books then what are you waiting for?? Go forth and get reading my bookalicious lovelies!!

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Waiting on Wednesday #39

2015-01-28T09:30:00.000+00:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: The Sin Eater's Daughter

Series: The Sin Eater's Daughter #1

Author: Melinda Salisbury

Genre:YA Fantasy

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Published: 24th Feb 2015

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Seventeen-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although she’s engaged to the prince, Twylla isn’t exactly a member of the court.

She’s the executioner.

As the Goddess embodied, Twylla instantly kills anyone she touches. Each month she’s taken to the prison and forced to lay her hands on those accused of treason. No one will ever love a girl with murder in her veins. Even the prince, whose royal blood supposedly makes him immune to Twylla’s fatal touch, avoids her company.

But then a new guard arrives, a boy whose easy smile belies his deadly swordsmanship. And unlike the others, he’s able to look past Twylla’s executioner robes and see the girl, not the Goddess. Yet Twylla’s been promised to the prince, and knows what happens to people who cross the queen.

However, a treasonous secret is the least of Twylla’s problems. The queen has a plan to destroy her enemies, a plan that requires a stomach-churning, unthinkable sacrifice. Will Twylla do what it takes to protect her kingdom? Or will she abandon her duty in favor of a doomed love?

Title: The Heart of Betrayal

Series: The Remnants Chronicles #2

Author: Mary E Pearson

Genre:YA Fantasy

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co

Published: 7th July 2015

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Intrigue abounds in this hotly anticipated sequel to The Kiss of Deception!

Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar's interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen.

Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward: there's Rafe, who lied to Lia, but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom Lia always believed to be barbarians. Now that she lives amongst them, however, she realizes that may be far from the truth. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her sense of self, Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country... and her own destiny.

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Book Review The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass

2015-01-27T08:00:00.000+00:00

Reviewed By: Siobhán

Format: Kindle Ebook

Pages: 336

Published: 7th June 2012

Publisher: HarperCollins

Source: Bought/Free/Gift

Genre: YA Dystopian

Shelfability: Covet

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Description:
In a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels the Selection is the chance of a lifetime: to compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon's ear. But for America Singer it means turning her back on her secret love, and leaving home for a prize she doesn't want.

Then America meets Maxon and all her plans start to crumble. Can the life she's always dreamed of compare to a future she never imagined?

I first received the paperback edition of this title as a gift from a fellow book blogger back it when it first came out. It wasn't until I notice it was that it was free on kindle a few weeks ago that I realised I still hadn't read it. (Hence why it was in my "We Still Haven't Read" meme last week!! And after starting is only yesterday and finishing it today I am kicking myself for waiting so long!! "The Selection" was a little taste of perfection!! I can't find a single fault within these pages. It was addictive and captivating and left me wanting more!!

"The Selection" is described as being a cross between "The Hunger Games" and "The Bachelor" and yes I think that is the perfect description. It's not as brutal as The Hunger Games but I could see how it was very similar in some aspects. A bunch to teenagers competing to be the one winner on a TV show. But instead of killing each other they are competing to win the chance to be the wife of Prince Maxon.

America is our main character and she is pretty awesome!! Independent, knows her own mind. She is also strong, kind and just very likable. Aspen we are introduced at the very beginning and is America's first love. But then she meets Prince Maxon in The Selection and soon she becomes very confused about her feelings. I am going to come right out and say I am 100% Team Maxon!! He is adorable, sweet and funny but he also wants to make his country a better place and his fondness for America is endearing and genuine. I am really exciting to see how this love triangle plays out. (Do Not tell me if you already know lol)

Dystopian reads are usually a hit or miss with me so I am thrilled this was a big hit!! "The Selection" just had me hooked from page one. We slowly learn about this new country as the story progresses which I think is the best way. I found it very interesting because with "The Selection" the back story felt like it could actually happen which is a scary thought. The author manages to create something so believable that is both beautiful and terrifying at the same.

If you still haven't read "The Selection" yet please go right now and get reading!! It's fantastic! I can't recommend it enough!

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We Still Haven't Read.......#3

2015-01-26T09:30:00.000+00:00

We still haven't read is a meme over on K-Books (I still haven't read) that features book that we still haven't got around to reading from our "To Be Read" pile.

Burn Bright by Marianne de Pierres

Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

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*Book Blitz** More Heated Pleasures by Candy Caine

2015-01-25T14:40:00.001+00:00

More Heated Pleasures from popular author, Candy Caine. This collection of red-hot interracial romances features brand new stories…

Forever on My Mind—Feeling betrayed by her best friend and the love of her life, Tim, Brianna strives to overcome her heartbreak with nothing but casual sexual relationships. But when Tim comes back into her life years later, can she deny the heat, the passion, the tenderness she experiences at the sinfully skillful hands of the only man she’s ever loved?

Staying Focused—Darla’s photography profession exposes her to some of the hunkiest male models in Manhattan. And when one hazel-eyed sex magnet begins to haunt her dreams, she can’t resist living out her fantasy when he boards the same deserted subway car she takes home late one evening…

Afternoon Delight—What the postman sees Mabel do every afternoon on his delivery route makes him decide to deliver more than letters to her…

Sleeping With the Boss—Fantasizing about her boss leads Bethany to a mind-blowing interlude with the tall, handsome man. Imagine her shock when her gorgeous, blue-eyed husband later whispers, “I know what you did today,” and begins to make passionate love to her…

The Dinner Party—Trapped in an elevator for two hours with a sexy stranger, makes this Ann’s most unforgettable ride….

“…Candy Caine once again hits the right erotic sweet spots…” Cynthia White, author of Awakened Desire.

Excerpt from Afternoon Delight

As Mabel’s computer booted, she gloried in the beautiful spring day. A squirrel dropped from a tree and scurried away. Her attention swung back to her computer screen. She reread the beginning of the chapter where she’d stopped writing the day before and thought for several minutes about where she wanted to go with the story. Her threesome had been getting it on and she needed to finish the scene.

In her fertile mind, she choreographed her characters having one woman ride the man’s hard dick, as the other woman lowered her body so that her pussy was over his face. She pictured them doing this for several minutes before one or both of them climaxed and then they shifted position. She felt as if she was some kind of benevolent goddess who bestowed pleasurable favors on her characters. Like Matthew said: “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them…” Then she grinned like a Cheshire Cat.

Mabel stories were so hot that she became horny. After all, how could she not get involved, especially when her characters were scorching their sheets? She always tried to write at least a thousand words a day, but usually stopped when she realized her concentration was wavering. That’s when she usually rewarded herself with her own little fuck fest.

She rose and took off her robe. Gathering her sex toys, which consisted of vibrators and rubber cocks, she made herself comfortable on her day bed. What she was about to do could also be listed under the term research, for she had the mirror set strategically across from the bed so she could watch herself.

Already creaming, Mabel knew she’d come quickly, but wanted to keep her orgasm at bay as long as she could. Picturing her characters in her mind, she walked her fingers through her ample black bush. With two fingers she spread her pussy lips apart, noting how wet and lubricated it was. Slowly, she began to stroke her already engorged clit. “Oh, yees,” she said, closing her eyes. She fanned and gently twisted each of her nipples as she began to rub her pleasure nub.

Pushing one of her rubber cocks inside of her steaming opening, she felt herself being consumed by the pleasure and knew she was close. Taking her vibrator, she pressed it up against the base of her clit as she continued to pump herself with the cock. Within seconds, pleasure radiated from her pussy to all parts of her body as she came and kept on coming.

While Mabel was enjoying herself, the postman came to deliver a registered letter, which required her signature. After knocking on the front door without getting an answer, he walked around to the back door and stopped dead in his tracks.

Through the glass-enclosed sunroom he saw Mabel pleasuring herself. She couldn’t see him from where he was standing, but he could surely see her in all her glory. With a twitching

prick pushing hard against the confines of his pants, he looked around realizing how secluded they were. His broad face broke into a huge smile.

He freed his tool and slid his fingers around its thickened shaft. Precum glistened on his fleshy head as he began to stroke, never taking his eyes off of Mabel. The excitement of masturbating in the open like that caused his breath to quicken as he beat his meat faster. He turned and shot his wad into the bushes. Then he left, having to come back for her signature the following day.

The following day started out just like the day before. Mabel rose, took her leisurely shower, had breakfast and went to write in her sunroom. Again, she reviewed what she had written the day before and made a few corrections before continuing on. And just like yesterday, when she became horny, she stopped writing and took out her toys.

It was about that time when the mail truck pulled to the curb in front of Mabel’s house. The postman took the registered letter from his mail sack and got out of his truck. He went up her front walk and knocked on her door. He smiled when she didn’t answer. Was it possible for a replay of yesterday? He pondered this thought with a great deal of anticipation as he strolled to the back of her house.,,

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For Your Love ★★★★★

“What would you do and how far would you go for love? With great wit, twists and turns, a cast of well-crafted characters you’ll want to cheer for, (and some you won’t), Candy Caine’s delightful story asksand answers this age-old question.” —Niambi Brown Davis, Author of Sanctuary

For Your Love ★★★★★

“A sexy, fabulous read. I couldn’t put it down. I was disappointed that the book ended when it did. I could have read on.” —Bertrice Small, Best-selling author of Skye O’Malley

Whether she’s writing a short story or novel, Candy Caine will make her interracial romances hot and spicy. Always striving to entertain her readers, Candy tries to breathe life into her characters, making life often interesting for her husband, Robert back in their home on Long Island, NY. And both are trying to teach their fifteen-year old yellow Lab, Sammy, new tricks.

Candy loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at candy@candycaine.com.

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Book Review What If by Rebecca Donovan

2015-01-23T15:40:00.000+00:00

Reviewed By: Siobhán

Format: Paperback

Pages: 384

Published: 22nd Jan 2015

Publisher: Penguin UK

Source: Publisher for Review

Genre: New Adult, Romance

Shelfability: Covet

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Description:
What if you had a second chance to meet someone for the first time?

Cal Logan is shocked to see Nicole Bentley sitting across from him at a coffee shop thousands of miles from their hometown. After all, no one has seen or heard from her since they graduated over a year ago.

Except this girl isn't Nicole.

She looks exactly like Cal's shy childhood crush, but her name is Nyelle Preston and she has no idea who he is. This girl is impulsive and daring, her passion for life infectious. The complete opposite of Nicole. Cal finds himself utterly fascinated and falling hard. But Nyelle is also extremely secretive. And the closer he comes to finding out what she's hiding, the less he wants to know.

When the secrets from the past and present collide, one thing becomes clear: Nothing is what it seems.

"What If" is a story that had me hooked from page one! It was exciting, funny, beautifully written and slightly mysterious with a lot of serious issue that is mixed into the main story between Cal and Nyelle.

I am actually having trouble trying to do write a proper review because I think no matter what I say I will end up spoiling the story. And "What If" is the kind of book that you just have to read without really knowing anything about it. The author takes you on a journey that if you have even the slightest idea of something that happens in it, you will lose the magic of discovering what happens as it actually happens. (If that makes any sense at all?? lol)

"What If" is such an amazing read. The story is like an emotional roller coaster, which I love! I love drama and this is packed with drama and amazing characters. Cal I think is just lovable. I haven't read many books that have a males point of view but this is one of the better ones that I have read. Nyelle is a girl who I connected with straight away. She is impulsive, a little wild but very mysterious.

As I said above this is an emotional read as well. You are drawn into the story and get so caught up with the characters life's that you can't help but feel exactly what they are going through. At one point it took me about 30 minutes just to read a few pages because I could not stop crying. So have tissues if you are cry very easily!!!!!

If you like emotionally charge new adult romance fiction then this is a book that I recommend!!! I now really need to read the authors others book!!

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Waiting On Wednesday #38

2015-01-21T09:30:00.000+00:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: Red Queen

Series: Red Queen #1

Author: Victoria Aveyard

Genre: YA Fantasy

Publisher: Orion

Published:10th Feb 2015

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The poverty stricken Reds are commoners, living under the rule of the Silvers, elite warriors with god-like powers.

To Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old Red girl from The Stilts, it looks like nothing will ever change.

Mare finds herself working in the Silver Palace, at the centre of
those she hates the most. She quickly discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy Silver control.

But power is a dangerous game. And in this world divided by blood, who will win?

Title: The Winner's Crime

Series: The Winner's Trilogy #2

Author: Marie Rutkoski

Genre: YA Fantasy

Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux

Published: 3rd March 2015

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The engagement of Lady Kestrel to Valoria’s crown prince means one celebration after another. But to Kestrel it means living in a cage of her own making. As the wedding approaches, she aches to tell Arin the truth about her engagement…if she could only trust him. Yet can she even trust herself? For—unknown to Arin—Kestrel is becoming a skilled practitioner of deceit: an anonymous spy passing information to Herran, and close to uncovering a shocking secret.

As Arin enlists dangerous allies in the struggle to keep his country’s freedom, he can’t fight the suspicion that Kestrel knows more than she shows. In the end, it might not be a dagger in the dark that cuts him open, but the truth. And when that happens, Kestrel and Arin learn just how much their crimes will cost them.

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We Still Haven't Read........#2

2015-01-19T09:00:00.000+00:00

We still haven't read is a meme over on K-Books (I still haven't read) that features book that we still haven't got around to reading from our "To Be Read" pile.

The Selection by Kiera Cass

Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

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2015-01-15T16:25:00.001+00:00

Title: The Girl in the Photograph

Series: N/A

Author: Kate Riordan

Publisher: Penguin Books

Published: 15th Jan 2015

Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery

Buy: Amazon UK / Amazon US / Book Depository

Description:
The Girl in the Photograph is a haunting and atmospheric novel that tells the tales of women in two different eras – the 1890’s and 1930’s – and how their lives seem to be entwined by fate. Kate Riordan’s novel is a beautifully dark and beguiling tale which will sweep you away. It will appeal to fans of Kate Morton and Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca.

In the summer of 1933, Alice Eveleigh has arrived at Fiercombe Manor in disgrace. The beautiful house becomes her sanctuary, a place to hide her shame from society in the care of the housekeeper, Mrs Jelphs. But the manor also becomes a place of suspicion, one of secrecy.

Something isn't right.

Someone is watching.

There are secrets that the manor house seems determined to keep. Tragedy haunts the empty rooms and foreboding hangs heavy in the stifling heat. Traces of the previous occupant, Elizabeth Stanton, are everywhere and soon Alice discovers Elizabeth's life eerily mirrors the path she herself is on.

Waiting on Wednesday #37

2015-01-14T09:00:00.000+00:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: Clash of Iron

Series: Iron Age

Author: Angus Watson

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 14th April 2015

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The second book in Angus Watson's epic Iron Age fantasy trilogy.
LEADERS ARE FORGED IN THE FIRES OF WAR

Iron Age warriors Dug and Lowa captured Maidun castle and freed its slaves. But now they must defend it.

A Roman invasion is coming from Gaul, but rather than uniting to defend their home, the British tribes go to battle with each other -- and see Maidun as an easy target.

Meanwhile, Lowa's spies infiltrate Gaul, discovering the Romans have recruited British druids. And Maidunite Ragnall finds his loyalties torn when he meets Rome's charismatic general, Julius Caesar.

War is coming. Who will pay its price?

Title: Because You'll Never Meet Me

Series:N/A

Author: Leah Thomas

Genre: YA

Publisher: Bloomsbury

Published: 2nd June 2015

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In a stunning literary debut, two boys on opposite ends of the world begin an unlikely friendship that will change their lives forever.

Ollie and Moritz are best friends, but they can never meet. Ollie is allergic to electricity. Contact with it causes debilitating seizures. Moritz’s weak heart is kept pumping by an electronic pacemaker. If they ever did meet, Ollie would seize. But Moritz would die without his pacemaker. Both hermits from society, the boys develop a fierce bond through letters that become a lifeline during dark times—as Ollie loses his only friend, Liz, to the normalcy of high school and Moritz deals with a bully set on destroying him.

A story of impossible friendship and hope under strange circumstances, this debut is powerful, dark and humorous in equal measure. These extraordinary voices bring readers into the hearts and minds of two special boys who, like many teens, are just waiting for their moment to shine.

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We Still Haven't Read........ #1

2015-01-12T09:00:00.000+00:00

We still haven't read is a meme over on K-Books (I still haven't read) that features book that we still haven't got around to reading from our "To Be Read" pile.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins -

I know, I know. It's shocking I still haven't read this!!

Splintered by AG Howard

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Feeding The Addiction #12

2015-01-11T14:48:00.002+00:00

Being a couple of book lovers we are proud to admit we are addicted to books! And we think most book bloggers are. So here is where we show off the goodies that we got to Feed The Addiction.

"Feeding The Addiction" is inspired by book haul memes. :)

GIFTS

The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm

A Song of Ice and Fire Boxset by George RR Martin

Not Books but they are book related!! My Harry Potter goodies from Primark!!!

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Emancipation by MG Reyes

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

Finding Paris by Joy Preble

Heat of the Moment by Lauren Barnholdt

The Leveller by Julie Durango

Liar, Inc by Paula Stoke

The Night We Said Yes by Lauren Gibaldi

The Virgin by Tiffany Reisz

TIny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra, Dhonielle Clayton

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*Book Review* Hero by Samantha Young

**UK & IRE Giveaway**The Secrets Sisters Keep by Sinead Moriarty

*Book Blast** Jezebel Jones by Janice G Ross

Waiting On Wednesday #41

**Scavenger Hunt** Exaltation by Jamie Magee

We Still Haven't Read......#5

Wating On Wednesday #40

We Still Haven't Read.....#4

*Book Review* The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass

*Book Review* The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass

Waiting on Wednesday #39

*Book Review* The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass

We Still Haven't Read.......#3

*Book Blitz** More Heated Pleasures by Candy Caine

*Book Review* What If by Rebecca Donovan

{{The Scottish Pixie}} Valentine's Charm Bottles

Waiting On Wednesday #38

We Still Haven't Read........#2

{{The Scottish Pixie}} Cross Jewellery Set

#GIrlInThePhoto **Book Spoitlight**

Waiting on Wednesday #37

We Still Haven't Read........ #1

Feeding The Addiction #12

Book Review Hero by Samantha Young

UK & IRE GiveawayThe Secrets Sisters Keep by Sinead Moriarty

Scavenger Hunt Exaltation by Jamie Magee

Book Review The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass

Book Review The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass

Book Review The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass

Book Review What If by Rebecca Donovan

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