L. Rosario's Blog, page 14
July 29, 2011
July 28, 2011
Book Recommendation
Title: Dearly, DepartedISBN: 0345523318
Release date: October 18th, 2011
Publisher: Ballantine/Del Rey/Random House
Love conquers all, so they say. But can Cupid's arrow pierce the hearts of the living and the dead—or rather, the undead? Can a proper young Victorian lady find true love in the arms of a dashing zombie?
The year is 2195. The place is New Victoria—a high-tech nation modeled on the manners, mores, and fashions of an antique era. A teenager in high society, Nora Dearly is far more interested in military history and her country's political unrest than in tea parties and debutante balls. But after her beloved parents die, Nora is left at the mercy of her domineering aunt, a social-climbing spendthrift who has squandered the family fortune, and now plans to marry her niece off for money. For Nora, no fate could be more horrible—until she's nearly kidnapped by an army of walking corpses.
But fate is just getting started with Nora. Catapulted from her world of drawing-room civility, she's suddenly gunning down ravenous zombies alongside mysterious black-clad commandos and confronting "The Laz," a fatal disease that raises the dead—and hell along with them. Hardly ideal circumstances. Then Nora meets Bram Griswold, a young soldier who is brave, handsome, noble . . . and dead. But as is the case with the rest of his special undead unit, luck and modern science have enabled Bram to hold on to his mind, his manners, and his body parts. And when his bond of trust with Nora turns to tenderness, there's no turning back. Eventually, they know, the disease will win, separating the star-crossed lovers forever. But until then, beating or not, their hearts will have what they desire.
In Dearly, Departed, steampunk meets romance meets walking-dead thriller, spawning a madly imaginative novel of rip-roaring adventure, spine-tingling suspense, and macabre comedy that forever redefines the concept of undying love.
source: LiaHabel.com
My review: I was lucky enough to be able to read an Advanced Copy of this book and it blew me away! It's so clever!! I was skeptical at first about the whole zombie hero thing, but I fell in love with Bram and had no problem understanding why Nora loved him as well. Lia Habel's execution of this story is flawless and you'll instantly be swept into the bizarre, yet intriguing world of New Victoria, where the women wear gowns, the men come calling and the gadgets range from holoprojectors to digidiaries. And don't let the Young Adult tag put you off. This book is a must read for anyone and everyone who loves romance, adventure and a damn good story!!! I can't wait for book 2!
July 26, 2011
The Vampire's Madam - Available August 19th
Not only is Janna Cutting scorned by Victorian Society for her Indian blood but also because she owns one of the city's most profitable brothels. As madam she possesses wealth and independence and still she longs for one thing, the mysterious Hugh de Troyes. Yet, week after week, he treats her as nothing more than the proprietor of Keya House.
Fueled by jealousy, Janna decides to play voyeur during the handsome Frenchman's visit. What she witnesses leaves her aroused beyond endurance and privy to the knowledge that Hugh is far from satisfied. He deserves a woman willing to see to all his needs, a woman willing to bleed. Janna is that woman, but failing to convince Hugh might leave her with a wound far greater than any his fangs could inflict.
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Gripping the doorknob, she backed against the open door and looked up at him. "How does the evening find you, Monsieur de Troyes?" Her own voice sounded foreign, desire and anticipation making it sultrier than usual.
His gorgeous eyes swept over her, hesitating just long enough in the vicinity of her neck to make her heart skip a beat. When they returned to her face, they blazed with hunger. "I find myself currently at a loss for words, Madame."
Janna swallowed then moistened her lips. "Why not come inside, and we'll see what we can do about your affliction." She made to push away from the door, but he stopped her by lightly wrapping his right hand around her throat. He wore no gloves, and his fingers were cold against her skin. She blinked up at him and swallowed against the nonthreatening pressure of his hand.
"What game are you playing, Madame?"
"No game. I've sent the girls away. I am the only one here to see to your needs tonight." She hadn't planned to issue such a bold verbal challenge.
Oh so provocatively, his fingers stroked her throat. "All of them?" In that moment, she was aware that he knew she knew his deepest, darkest secret. The look in his eyes issued a counter challenge, daring her to accept.
"Oui, monsieur. You need only ask."
"Damn you, Madame, why the devil has it taken you so long to offer?"___________________________________________________________________________ Look for it August 19th @ The Wild Rose Press
July 24, 2011
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July 21, 2011
It's REALLY hot!
This is IN my house! Where is that damn leprechaun with my bag of gold so I can buy AC?
July 20, 2011
I'm in the mood for some history
Sadly Lionheart isn't released yet so I'll just content myself with Elizabeth and Alexander :)
July 19, 2011
Mars covers U2
30 Seconds to Mars doing a FANTASTIC rendition of U2's Where the Streets Have no Name from MTV Unplugged
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Get More: 30 Seconds To Mars, Music, More Music Videos
July 18, 2011
Mars MTV Unplugged
Airing July 19th on MTV.com @ 8pm est. time
I CANNOT WAIT!! Here's a sneak peek of their song Hurricane
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I CANNOT WAIT!! Here's a sneak peek of their song Hurricane
Get More: MTV Shows
