Books I recommend

Okay so I'm going to list a few books that I've read that I feel that
are worth mentioning.  Today's market is so inundated with vampires,
werewolves, witches OH MY that it is becoming increasingly hard to find a
book that keeps my interest for very long.  Especially if it has the
same theme, plot, or otherwise 'typical' tale.  Don't get me wrong, I've
read some very sweet typical YA novels and they are good!  In fact
there will be one particular series I will be mentioning a little bit
later.



NOW
keep in mind, these are my personal faves that I've read over the
course of this year and in no way shape or form do intend to impress my
views or opinions on you.  Take it how you will.  My cup of tea may
taste like rancid swamp water to others.  So shall we get this
started?!  I think we shall.







Dark House



The series name: EXPERIMENT IN TERROR.



 Karina Halle is currently my new fave indie author at the moment.  Her characters are not of the cookie cutter variety.  They are flawed, damaged, and beautiful in all their insecurities.  Dark House (seen above) is the first book in this series.  At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue it but I thought what the heck, it looks different.  I'm so glad I did, BECAUSE this isn't about vampires at all, or werewolves or the like.  But. . . . . well I just suggest you check it out.  I don't think you'll be sorry.  This book had me on the edge of my seat.  BUT with that being said, it may start out a little slow but it is laying the ground work for the entire series!   They keep getting better with each book!  I felt so exhausted after reading them due to the fact that the emotional roller coaster ride I'd just taken zapped me like lightning.  I was laughing at the snarky quips and glib remarks between the two main characters, and I was later crying because of the heart wrenching agony they endured.  So check out Experiment in Terror: Dark House   OH!!!!!! AND it's currently free on amazon right now~~~ :-) ****This series is NOT, and I REPEAT NOT a YA book.  There is graphic language and other mature content.****




Moving on. . . .




 
























A Just Breathe Novel: Inhale 

 

 So what self respecting female doesn't secretly harbor a desire for a bad boy rock star, oh and an Australian one to boot.  I love a man with a good foreign accent, and the Aussie accent is my all time favorite!  I mean seriously, I could listen to an Australian talk all day long and not get bored.  He could be spouting numbers or answering a phone for all I care, as long as I get to listen.  Anyhow, I digress.  Inhale by Kendall Grey took me completely by surprise.  The devotion and time she spent doing research, alone was astounding.  Her characters are also flawed and touching.  This book has a bad boy Aussie Rock star that I can see and hear very clearly.  This is a paranormal book HOWEVER, I have NEVER read a book remotely close to this.  There aren't ghosts, vamps, or whatever else is blowing up the literary waters these days.  This series is all about dreams, and I mean that quite literally.  You'll just have to check it out to see what I mean.  :-)   In hale is the first book in the Just Breathe saga.  I strongly suggest you dive into this series.  But with that said.  Read carefully because it can get a little confusing in some places. THIS BOOK IS ALSO FREE ON AMAZON RIGHT NOW~but don't stop with just this one! You've got to read all three :-)

**** Adult content and graphic language.  Not a Y/A novel.***














 The Blood Saga: Blood Rose 























































Blood Rose is a brand new book by a brand new author, Jacquelynn Gagne.  Now, this book does have vampires in it, but they are done in such a way, you forget they are vampires.  I loved this book because the lead protag was beautifully damaged, buried under layers of insecurities and issues.  There are several layers in this book, waiting to be peeled back and revealed.  And it's the kind of book that keeps you on the edge the entire time!!!! I loved this book beginning to end and am anxiously awaiting the next book of ~~The Blood Saga~~~  Show your love for the new author and spread the word.  She's up and coming ladies and gents, I suggest ya watch out for her!!!  YOU WON'T BE SORRY!!!!!!!!!!


***This book is NA Paranormal with moderate language and graphic violence.***










 

The Premonition Series: Inescapeable 



The Premonition Series: Inescapable

This is book one in this series...I was instatntly pulled into this series because of the cover.  When people say "Don't Judge a book by it's cover" that's wrong.  We judge books on their covers frequently, after all, if it's pleasing to the eyes then it's likely to be pleasing to the mind.  Well that's not always the case though.  BUT I'm glad to report that this isn't the case with this series.  At first it felt like your run of the mill vampire novel and I was like ugh really? Another college bound chick falling for a vampire, ugh, no thanks.  I was pleasantly surprised.  Not a vampire in site, but something much, MUCH more different. I found myself being pulled into this series very, very quickly. The characters are loveable and even one of the villains, later in the series, makes it hard to remember he is a villain.   Check this series out.  ***It is a YA book with very mild language**  







THE FINAL BOOK I'M LISTING FOR THE DAY.





The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden . . .

 




The coincidence of Callie & Kayden




My
heart actually hurt for these two as I read this book. Sometimes it is simply nice to read
a book without supernatural aspects. Jessica has provided us with some amazing paranormal stories before and I was worried that this book would be lacking.  It delivered Awesomely. The damage of these two characters (both physically and emotionally)  is so intense
it almost hurt. I don't often tear up when I read, but this time I did.
Well done, and I look forward to the next book. 

This book is currently on sale now at Amazon for $1.99










There are several more books I can list, but I don't really have the time to list all of those.  These are the ones that have stuck out the most to me in the past few months~~~~ Thanks for looking and keep checking back.  If you have something you want me to blog about send me an email, and I will do the best I can.  christinejames28@ymail.com.  Thanks guys, you are awesome...




X O X O,

Christine