"Stained" by Ella James

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After a fire destroys seventeen-year-old Julia’s home and kills her foster parents, she chases the half-demon responsible across the country and back, determined to avenge her family and discover why a host of celestial baddies want her dead. With Julia is enigmatic hottie - Cayne, who has his own score to settle with the half-demon, and who might be just as dangerous as the creature he and Julia hunt.

This awesome story left me high and dry and desprate for more story!!!!! Wow, what a way to end a book and make you want and need the next in line. I loved the characters and the detail put into this book. Easy to read, loads of action, scared me a bit, a few laughs. Really enjoyed this book and definitly will recommend to others. Would love more from author!!!!

"Handsome Bastard" by Kate Hill (Ancient Blood Series)

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Handsome Bastard Kate Hill "Part of the Ancient Blood series." Cyprian Augustus, a blood-drinker of irresistible charm and deadly cunning, has eluded hunters from the purist group We Who Serve Humanity for centuries. Now he's pitted against their most dangerous warrior. Beautiful and heartless, Leotine has destroyed every blood-drinker she has been sent to kill. Cyprian and Leotine begin a perilous game of seduction and lies. In their attempt to outsmart each other, they might just lose themselves to the all-consuming passion burning between them.

Was totally not what I was imagining. But I really did enjoy it, hot and spicey, yes! If and when I get time I would be interested in reading more from the Ancient Blood series. Loved the detail, characters, setting, and storyline. Easy to read, fun, great descriptive scenes...cough cough...lol. Not thrilled about the cover...Could have been better on that. Good recommending book!

"Her Master's Touch" by Patricia Watters

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She's the mystery debutante of the season, who arrived on the London scene as if from out of nowhere. But Lord Damon Ravencroft knows her dark secret. Two years before, when she was roaming with Gypsies and living by her wits in India, he hired her as a housemaid and she stole from him a rare and valuable opal once belonging to the Empress Josephine. Damon intends to be compensated for its loss, which set him back years in his quest to prove his innocence in a crime he's accused of committing. The sizable dowry that comes with Lady Elizabeth Sheffield's hand in marriage is a start. It's also his price to keep her secret from all of London. But there's more to the marriage of convenience Damon proposes than Elizabeth anticipated, but by the time she learns what it is, she's trapped in a marriage to a man who both stirs her passions and fuels her resentment for the man she was forced to wed.

Ahhh...I read it. Wasn't throughly impressed. Story was good, but drawn out and pretty slow. Great, original idea on love story, but to me it seemed rushed and forced, and she was really mean, but so was he. I dont know, wasnt a "melt your heart and make goo goo face" romance...

"Shades of Gray" by Andy Holloman

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"Debut novelist Andy Holloman speeds us on a journey with punch, twist, and emotional dilemmas straight from our worst fears. Shades of Gray is a colorful, rollicking ride from start to finish."
- Franz Wisner, New York Times bestselling author of "Honeymoon with My Brother" and "How the World Makes Love"

"Wow! Holloman delivers on a taut thriller that will keep you turning the pages far into the night. This book should be at the top of everyone's reading list for 2012"
- S. Burnham, PeakCityPublishing.com

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How far would you go to save your child's life? Could you break the law?

What if your travel business was suddenly in danger of going under because of 9/11?

A single father decides to partner up with woman from the opposite side of the tracks.

Can their partnership deliver the cash they BOTH desperately need?

Could they fall in love?

And will they survive to see the Summer of 2002?

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Start with "Breaking Bad", add dash of "Cops", and stir in a darker version of the "Love Boat" and you get all the right flavors for "Shades of Gray".

WOW! What a fantastic, well-written book!!!! I couldn't put it down. What emotions? Lord, I bawled like a baby more than once in this book, also got angry, was on edge several times. Absolutely loved it. I chewed my nails alot too...Not a good read, but a GREAT read!!! Loved the characters, loved the setting, Just a completely well written book!!!!!!!

"Your Guardian Angel" by Skyla Madi (Guardian Angel Series Book One)

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For Ruby Moore life is far more complicated than that of your average teen, for she is in no way average. Ruby is a vampire and her life as a vampire is far from traditional.

It has been one year since her normal life was brutally taken from her. Still adjusting to the shock of the change from mortal to immortal, her world is rocked again and she is taken under the wings of a guardian angel back to Sage Sanctum- a school beyond reach from the vampires that are determined to destroy her.

There, she is freed from her vampiric chains and her normal needs and urges return. However a new urge arises… Lust. A forbidden lust toward her savior, her guardian angel.

Attempting to control these desires is difficult, very difficult and when things couldn't possibly get any worse, her situation becomes life or death as someone, somewhere in the school is aiding those who want her dead.

Not sure how or why I enjoyed this book...There is so much out there with vampires and angels and zombies, but for some reason I seem to be pulled in that direction, though I do read alot of everything. I liked this book. I would enjoy reading more about what happens to Ruby and her Guardian. My reviews are just a comment or two, and whether I enjoyed it or not. I loved this book. A great connection between eli and ruby. Though I had quite a bit of anger towards several characters. I hope this book explodes outward to a great many people. I am looking forward to seeing more from this author!!! **hint hint** Definately a must read to anyone out there who enjoys a good book!!!!

"The Symbolon" by Delia Colvin (Sibylline Trilogy book two)

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The Symbolon is the passionate second novel of the addictive Sibylline Trilogy!

For 3000 years, Alex has dreamt of a life with his mortal beloved, Valeria. And it appears that they will at last have a chance for a life together!

But when they approach the ancient council of immortals, for approval of the marriage,
they discover that sinister forces object to their union. Soon they find themselves faced with terrifying threats including a devastating separation that neither may survive!

When I got this book I didnt realize it was the second in a trilogy! I fell in love with the characters and it was extremely well written. I couldnt stop reading this book and I am really dying for more. The author painted a vivid picture in my head, thus having an extremely awesome ability at describing scenes, characters and what is going on. I really must recommend this book. I am looking forward to grabbing the other books in this trilogy as soon as I can have a chance. Sexy characters, danger everywhere, loads of action and an undying love through time!!! MUST READ!!!

"Worth the Scandal" by Karen Erickson (Worth It book One)

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"Strictly business? Try telling that to her heart..."
"Worth It, Book 1"
Alexander Worth, President and CEO of Worth Luxury Goods, is a man never to be crossed. His unwavering sense of responsibility to the family business requires him to always be in complete and utter control. Until it comes to Tessa Crawford.
She's quietly professional, shy, voluptuous...and she works for him. Which means she is the one woman he must never touch, no matter how hard his gut twists with need for her.
After rising above her disadvantaged childhood, Tessa knows the last thing she should do is risk throwing it all away by falling into bed with her sexy boss. But on an extended European business trip, all self-imposed barriers burn away in the heat of their sizzling chemistry.
Once back home, though, whispers of corporate espionage turn into full-blown scandal-and Tessa finds out the hard way where Alex's loyalties lie. Determined to soldier on, she picks herself up and carries on with a secret, yet welcomed burden. Never guessing that Alex will make a reappearance in her life, ready to show her once and for all that family does, indeed, come first.

Really enjoyed this book. Great love story. Sexy characters, typical males. Very easy to read and fun too. Descriptive and compelling. Must read for any who love a good romance...Wouldnt mind reading more from this author.

"The Amazon's Curse" by Gena Showalter (Atlantis #5)

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Don't miss this brand-new, eBook exclusive tale of Atlantis, Gena Showalter's mythical world of immortals, magic and dark seduction

Zane, a fierce vampire warrior, has been enslaved by the Amazons. Nola, a lovely Amazon soldier, has been cursed with invisibility. Now, these two stubborn enemies must overcome the pasts that haunt them and embrace a love that can set them free...

"A world of myth, mayhem and love under the sea " -- "New York Times" bestselling author J.R. Ward on "The Nymph King"

Wasnt the greatest little story. Maybe if i can get ahold of book one maybe it will sway me. Was great at descriptions and pretty easy to read.

"Believe In the Magic" by Cait Miller (Shifting Magic #1)

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Megan Cartwright thought she had her life figured out. Her job as a waitress paid the rent and left her the free time to do as she pleased. Sure, now and again she might wish for a little excitement to liven things up. But finding a wild animal in her apartment was not what she had in mind...

Jack Douglass has entered his mating cycle and he can no longer ignore his body's physical and sexual demands. He needs a mate and he's come to Scotland to claim her.

It should have been simple.

Now with their bond established and a killer targeting them, Jack has to keep both of them alive long enough to convince Megan that she is his. Time is running out and soon Jack could be lost forever.

Not a bad short book. I thought it was put together well, and well described....hee hee. Enoyed the storyline and fell in love with the characters. Had my heart racing on a few occasions....Must read and i will recommend....Wonder if there are more out there???

"Little Boy Lost" by Eric Hobbs (Librarian Book One)

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Wesley Bates thinks his life pretty much sucks. He's landed at the bottom of his school's popularity ladder, and bully Randy Stanford seems to be waiting around every corner.

The troubled teen thinks he's found a way to escape his real-world problems when he stumbles upon strange doorways in Astoria's local library that seem to lead into the extraordinary worlds from all his favorite books. Oz, Neverland, Wonderland -- they're all a reality with Wesley's new discovery. Wesley teams with best friend Taylor Williams to embark on a great adventure, both ready to leave the drama of middle school behind.

But the two kids quickly find themselves embroiled in a centuries-old battle for the library and the magic hiding within. Now, fighting alongside the eccentric old man who's vowed to protect the building's power, the pair must help ward off an attack by a shadowy group with a strange tie to Wesley's nemesis, forcing Wesley to face the fears he's been dodging... and one of the most terrifying bullies of all time.

I completely enjoyed this book!!! And I am dying to find out where this story goes!!! Great book with lots of humor, action and suspense. Great thoughts on a long series!!! Would looooovvveeee to read more???? HINT HINT.....  I thought it was very easy to read, and alot of fun to read. very descriptive, and more of a huge recommending book!!! Definately a must read!!!!

"Forged by Greed" by Angela Orlowski-Peart ( Forged Book one)

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Two Seattle 16-year-old Shape Shifters, Jatred and Jasmira, are torn between following their hearts and protecting the order of the world. The path of the star-crossed lovers leads only to destruction.

The ancient Shape Shifter Races—the Winter wolves and the Summer leopards— live among humans and fit perfectly into modern life, while keeping secret societies with their own laws and traditions.

Two Goddesses, Crystal and Amber command their respective Races. One is on a quest to tilt the scale of power to her side. The other will never let it happen, even if it means sacrificing Jatred and Jasmira’s love.

The Amulet commissioned to bring stability into the world remains hidden and concealed with the help of advanced technology. Jatred is the guardian of the Amulet and key to the Goddesses’ conflict.

The forces of nature are disrupted. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions rake the world. The Goddesses go to war and summon all their Shifters to join in the conflict. Jatred and Jasmira must fight not only for their love but to protect the future of both Races and humankind.

At first I didnt know what to think, But I really got into this book!! If there is more let me know!!! Obsessed. This book had it all!!!! Loved the characters, plot, setting, and omg I was soooo chewing my nails!!!! Great suspense, great action, great LOVE!!!! Very easy to read and author paints a great picture in my head of what is happening!!! WOULD LOVE TO READ MORE>>>>hint hint...

"Dollhouse" by Anya Allyn (Dollhouse #1)

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Fifteen year old Aisha disappears in the forests on a school hiking trip. She's the latest in a string of children to vanish there over the past five years. The towns surrounding the forests are on edge and they demand answers. And wildboy Ethan—Aisha's boyfriend—is on the run after he and his grandfather are blamed for Aisha's disappearance.

Cassie is just about the only friend Ethan has left. She's been secretly in love with him ever since her mother dragged her to the wilds of Australia from Florida six months ago.

Desperate to prove Ethan's innocence, Cassie searches the forests with Ethan to find out what really happened to Aisha. But Ethan's growing strangely silent, and Cassie's left questioning if her feelings for him are clouding her judgment.

Cassie discovers a dark secret lurking in the heart of the forests; a secret world of nightmarish horrors—where nothing is as it seems, where the supernatural invades your soul, where the people she trusted most might be the people she can trust the least, and where escape exists only in dreams.

Okay no offense but this book gave me nightmares. I was freaking out all through the book. I hate circus stuff, I hate clowns, I hate dolls...I have phobias!! Good story, minus I hated the ending!!!! This isnt a bad review, its a good one. This was not what I thought it was. I loved it but I was always chewing my nails. Normally I dont do horror or suspense this intense. I would like to read another in the dollhouse series to see where it goes from here. Must read. I read this super quick!

"The Teacher's Billionaire" by Christina Tetreault (Sherbrookes of Newport #1)

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Callie Taylor's life is turned upside down when she learns the truth about her birth following the death of her mother. Not only is her father alive, but he's none other than presidential candidate Senator Warren Sherbrooke.

Billionaire and confirmed bachelor, Dylan Talbot, is devoted to his family. When his stepfather Warren Sherbrooke receives a letter from a past love telling him they have a daughter together, Dylan is instantly suspicious. In order to keep the media vultures away and protect Warren's political aspirations, Dylan convinces Warren to let him handle the situation.

As Callie and Dylan spend time together, they can't resist the feelings that blossom between them. However, when Callie learns the real reason he has been spending time with her their fledgling romance is put in jeopardy and only complete honesty can save it.

Fantastic Romance!!!!! I fell absolutely in love with the characters in this book!!!!!Compelling and Enchanting love story! Callie is a doll and Mr Dylan Talbot...oh smack!!! Book had me turning pages as fast as my eyes could read!!! Think I may have a new author I can add to my favorites!! Book was easy to read, Fun to read, great detail and a definite must read!!! Loved it!!

"How to Slay a Dragon" by Bill Allen (The Journals of Myrth, #1)

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Ruuan is a very large dragon. Twelve-year-old Greg Hart can't slay a dragon. He'd be lucky to win a fight against one of the smaller girls at school.
Now the magicians of Myrth have mistaken him for a legendary warrior, so they've yanked Greg into their world of sorcery and danger. Nothing will stop the people of Myrth from believing Greg will rescue King Peter's daughter from Ruuan the dragon. After all, Greg has been named in a prophecy, and no prophecy has ever been wrong before.
Until now.
BILL ALLEN may be described as an unusual man who has accomplished an unusual many deeds. In fact, it has been said that if you total up all the things he claims to have done, he cannot possibly be less than seven hundred years old.
No one knows if this is true. All we know for certain is that for many of those years he's been living in Florida with his wife, Nancy, writingsoftware by day and, well, mostly sleeping by night. Every now and again he writes stories, too. Visit him at www.BillAllenBooks.com

Sadly I had an extremely hard time getting through this book. I found it a bit slow and hard to get through. I thought the idea with the story was cute, but I just didnt enjoy it. It takes alot for me not to enjoy a book. Im sorry for the negative feedback. Hope I am the only one who thought so. I was disappointed and hoped that this book would interest me and keep me interested more.

"Witch Song" by Amber Argyle (Book One)

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The world is changing. Once, Witch Song controlled everything from the winds to the shifting of the seasons-but not anymore. All the Witches are gone, taken captive by a traitor. All but Brusenna. As the echo of their songs fade, the traitor grows stronger. Now she is coming for Brusenna. Her guardian has sworn to protect her, but even he can't stop the Dark Witch. Somehow, Brusenna has to succeed where every other Witch has failed. Find the traitor. Fight her. Defeat her. Because if Brusenna doesn't, there won't be anything left to save.

Witch Song is a fantastic adventure fantasy story involving lots of action, suspense, horror, and a bit of humor. This enthrolling story kept me turning the pages and caught up in Brusenna's story. Very easy to read and to follow. Greatly detailed characters and settings. Love, Hate, all around great sound story!!! I will definately recommend to others!!!!! I am dying to read more about Brusenna's life!!!!!!!