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June 15, 2013

Book Review: Faelon by A.J. Kelton

faelon front coverTitle: Faelon


Author: A.J. Kelton


Genre: M/M Paranormal Romance


Age Group: Adult (18+)


Rating: 4 stars


Purchase: Amazon (Print), Amazon (Kindle), B&N (Print), B&N (eBook), MLR Press


Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.



Who knew that loving a Nephilim could be so dangerous.


Faelon, a 3000-year-old nephilim, fleeing a demonic master, found safety with the church. He has repaid their kindness by translating various artifacts. Father Donovan has watched as F...

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Published on June 15, 2013 17:16

Book Review: Jack Canon’s American Destiny by Greg Sandora

6065346[1]Title: Jack Canon’s American Destiny


Author: Greg Sandora


Genre: Political Fiction


Age Group: Adult


Rating: 4 stars


Purchase: Amazon (Kindle), Amazon (Paperback)


Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.



It’s the steamy summer of 2016 in Washington, D.C. just days before the Democratic National Convention. A long and painful recession has left ordinary Americans suffering, spawning the hottest Presidential Contest in history. Jack Canon, a man born into priv...

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Published on June 15, 2013 00:13

June 14, 2013

Book Review: Along The Watchtower by David Litwack

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Author: David Litwack


Genre: Fantasy


Rating: 5 stars


Purchase: Amazon (Paperback), Amazon (Kindle)


Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.



A Tragic Warrior Lost in Two Worlds…


The war in Iraq ended for Lieutenant Freddie Williams when an IED explosion left his mind and body shattered. Once he was a skilled gamer and expert in virtual warfare. Now he’s a broken warrior, emerging from a medically induced coma to discover he’s inha...

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Published on June 14, 2013 00:54

June 12, 2013

Book Review: Prequels by Matthew Head

PrequelsCoverTitle: Prequels


Author: Matthew Head


Genre: Horror, Short Story Collection, Dark Fiction


Age Group: Young Adult / Adult


Rating: 4 stars


Purchase: Amazon (US), Amazon (UK)


Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.



Prepare for a supernatural smorgasbord of literature! This trilogy of spooky short stories will thrill you, chill you and break your heart – sometimes all at once! More than that though, they serve as a tantalising prequel series to the epic “The Ch...

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Published on June 12, 2013 17:11

June 11, 2013

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

16248068Title: The Elite (The Selection #2)


Author: Kiera Cass


Genre: YA Fantasy


Age Group: Young Adult


Rating: 3 stars


Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N


Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.



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 breathles...

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Published on June 11, 2013 17:30

June 10, 2013

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

10507293Title: The Selection (The Selection #1)


Author: Kiera Cass


Genre: YA Paranormal Romance


Age Group: Young Adult


Rating: 3 stars


Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N



For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.


But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning...

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Published on June 10, 2013 17:59

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (29)

itsmondayIt’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. It’s where book bloggers gather to talk about what books they read and reviewed last week, what books they’re currently reading and what books they’re planning to read. This is a great way for me to plan my reading week, and to take a sneak peek at what others are reading.


Click HERE to view all my ‘It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?‘ posts.


Finished Reading



Prequels by Matthew Head
Bliss by Lauren Myracle
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Published on June 10, 2013 04:21

Book Tours: Starter Day Party Jack Canon’s American Destiny

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I’m hosting the starter day party today for political thriller “Jack Canon’s American Destiny”. I’ll review this book at the end of the week as well. Stay tuned for the review!


Tour Schedule

June 10th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading


June 11th: Book Excerpt @ Hollow Readers


June 13th: Author Interview @ Cassidy Crimson’s Blog


June 15th: Book Review @ I Heart Reading


June 16th: Author Interview @ Majanka’s Blog


June 17th: Book Excerpt @ The Single Librarian


About Jack Canon’s American Destiny

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Published on June 10, 2013 02:19

Book Tours: Starter Day Party The Moonlight Serenade

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I’m hosting the starter day party today for “The Moonlight Serenade”, a YA fantasy novel. I’ll be reviewing the book on June 20th, so stay tuned for my review! Meanwhile, visit the other blogs in the tour.


Tour Schedule

June 10th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading


June 12th: Book Excerpt and Giveaway @ Literary Me


June 14th: Author Interview @ Majanka’s Blog


June 15th: Book Excerpt @ The Single Librarian


June 16th: Book Review @ I’m an Eclectic Reader


June 17th: Book Excerpt @ Forever Book Lover


Ju...

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Published on June 10, 2013 02:10

June 7, 2013

Book Review: Misunderstandings by Angel Rothamel

Misunderstandings by Angel RothamelTitle: Misunderstandings


Author: Angel Rothamel


Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance


Age Group: Adult


Rating: 4 stars


Purchase: Amazon


Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.


What would you do if you got a call informing you that the family as you knew it, was a lie.


Dan Brock, retired SEAL turned mechanic in small town Cedar, Colorado, gets a call that changes his life. Dealing with the family he never knew about, Dan takes his frustrations out on the man, that...

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Published on June 07, 2013 12:53