Sunday, 12 April 2015

Showcase Sunday #32


Showcase Sunday is a feature created and hosted by Books, Biscuits and Tea.



Read:


 The Infinite (Gates of Thread and Stone, #2) by Lori M. Lee - 2/5 stars - Read my review here.

The Shadow Girl by Jennifer Archer - 2/5 stars.

Made For You by Melissa Marr - 3/5 stars - Read my review here.




For Review:


 Thanks to Sky Pony Press, Full Fathom Five Digital and REUTS Publications.




Currently Reading:


Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days, #1) by Susan Ee





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Month9Books Two for Thursday Book Blitz + Giveaway - Scion of the Sun by Nicola Marsh and Lifer by Beck Nicholas

 Blog Tour + Interview + Giveaway - Snapped by Ketley Allison

  Book Blitz + Giveaway - Chasing Bristol by Shane Morgan

Month9Books Friday Reveal + Giveaway - Cover for Ashes In The Sky by Jennifer M. Eaton

Review - Made For You by Melissa Marr

Book Blitz - Love at First Flight by Tess Woods

Book swap

Book Swap!

I have some books that I don't want anymore and instead of giving them away I thought I would see if anyone is interested in doing a swap.


Here are the books available:


The Fallen series by Lauren Kate (Fallen, Torment, Passion and Rapture are paperbacks. Fallen in Love is a hardback).



Acid by Emma Pass (paperback)
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood (paperback)
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales (paperback)
Undone by Clarke (paperback)
The Shadow Girl by Jennifer Archer (signed paperback)
The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski (paperback)
Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver (paperback ARC)


If you're interested in any of these books then let me know!
Here is a link to my Goodreads profile so you can see if there are any books you have that I would like to read or let me know if you have any books that you think I would like to read.


If there isn't anyone interested then I'll probably end up doing a giveaway :)

 

Saturday, 11 April 2015

Book Blitz - Love At First Flight by Tess Woods




Love At First Flight by Tess Woods
Published by: HarperCollins
Publication date: April 1st 2015
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:
 
Looking back on it now, I can see it was instant. The second we locked eyes. Boom. Just like that. The me I had spent a lifetime perfecting began its disintegration from that moment. And despite the carnage it brought to all our lives, I still don’t regret it.

What would you risk to be with the love of your life? And what if your soul mate is the one who will destroy you?

Mel is living the dream. She’s a successful GP, married to a charming anaesthetist and raising a beautiful family in their plush home in Perth. But when she boards a flight to Melbourne, she meets Matt and her picture perfect Stepford life unravels as she falls in love for the first time ever.

What begins as a flirty conversation between strangers quickly develops into a hot and obsessive affair with disastrous consequences neither Mel nor Matt could have ever seen coming. Mel’s dream life turns into her worst nightmare.

Love at First Flight will take everything you believe about what true love is and spin it on its head.




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AUTHOR BIO
 
Tess Woods is a health professional who lives in Perth, Australia with one husband, two children, one dog and one cat who rules over all of them. 
Love at First Flight is her first novel. 
When she isn’t working or being a personal assistant to her kids, Tess enjoys reading and all kinds of grannyish pleasures like knitting, baking, drinking tea, watching Downton Abbey and tending to the veggie patch.

 
 
 
 
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Friday, 10 April 2015

Review - Made for You by Melissa Marr




Title: Made for You
Author: Melissa Marr
Pages: 373
Publisher: Harper Collins Children's Books
Release date: 26th March 2015

Blurb from Goodreads:

Contemporary, racy thriller packed with chilling twists, unrequited obsession and high-stakes. From New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr.

Eva Tilling wakes up in the hospital to discover an attempt has been made on her life. But who in her sleepy town could have hit her with their car? And why? Before she can consider the question, she finds that she's awoken with a strange new skill: the ability to foresee people's deaths when they touch her.

While she is recovering from the hit-and-run, Nate, an old friend, reappears, and the two must traverse their rocky past as they figure out how to use Eva's power to keep her friends -
and themselves – alive. But the killer is obsessed and will stop at nothing to get to Eva…


 





My Review:

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Harper Collins UK, Children's and NetGalley*

3/5 stars

Eva Tilling is the most popular girl in Jessup. She has a boyfriend and, although she wishes things were different in a town where people are judged by their social standing, she lives a normal life.
Then Eva wakes up in hospital seriously injured after being hit by a car.
When another girl is involved in a car crash, Eva begins to think that what happened to her wasn't an accident.
The killer seems to be obsessed with Eva and she uses her new-found ability to see peoples' deaths by touching them to try and save her friends from dying.
Meanwhile Eva rekindles her friendship with Nate her former best friend.
Who is the killer? Can he be stopped?


Made for You was an enjoyable but creepy read.
The chapters are told from three points of view - Eva, her best friend Grace and 'Judge' the killer who is obsessed with Eva. Eva and Grace were both likeable and I thought Eva was very strong after the accident - she could easily have fallen apart but she didn't. 'Judge's' chapters were really creepy. It was interesting to see his motives but he was seriously disturbed and I kind of dreaded reading his thoughts.
I liked the paranormal element and was glad that it didn't take up a huge part of the book.
The plot was good but nothing shocking happened. I liked the writing style and it held my attention.
The romance was good but I did feel like Eva and Nate went from not talking to kissing very quickly.


Overall this was an enjoyable read with a creepy twist.



Month9Books Friday Reveal + Giveaway - Cover for Ashes In The Sky by Jennifer M. Eaton

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Welcome to this week’s M9B Friday Reveal!


This week, we are revealing the cover of

Ashes In The Sky (Fire in The Woods #2) by Jennifer M. Eaton

presented by Month9Books!


Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post!




Ashes In The Sky

After inadvertently saving the world, eighteen-year-old Jessica Martinez is ready to put adventure behind her and settle back into the familiar routine of high school.

Though when she's offered an opportunity to photograph the inside of an alien space ship, Jess jumps at the chance. After all, she'd be crazy to turn something like that down, right?

Spending time with David on the ship has definite advantages and the two seem to pick up right where they left off. But when Jess discovers a plot to sabotage David's efforts to establish a new home for his people on another planet, neither David's advanced tech nor Jess's smarts will be able to save them.

ASHES IN THE SKY is an action-packed, romantic Sci Fi adventure that will leave readers screaming for more.

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Title: Ashes In The Sky (Fire in The Woods #2)
Publication date: September 1, 2015
Publisher: Month9Books
Author: Jennifer M. Eaton


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Jennifer M. EatonCorporate Team Leader by day, and Ranting Writer by night. Jennifer M. Eaton calls the East Coast of the USA home, where she lives with her husband, three energetic boys, and a pepped up poodle.


Jennifer hosts an informational blog “A Reference of Writing Rants for Writers (or Learn from My Mistakes)” aimed at helping all writers be the best they can be.


Beyond writing and motivating others, she also enjoys teaching her dog to jump through hoops—literally.


Jennifer’s perfect day includes long hikes in the woods, bicycling, swimming, snorkeling, and snuggling up by the fire with a great book; but her greatest joy is using her over-active imagination constructively… creating new worlds for everyone to enjoy.



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Book Blitz + Giveaway - Chasing Bristol by Shane Morgan


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Release date: April 20th 2015
Publisher: TSW Books
Purchase: Amazon



Synopsis via Goodreads:


What if your freedom was threatened?



Bristol is trying to move on from a cheating ex. The last thing she wants are roses, gifts, and suggestive notes popping up at her apartment and at work. 



When Bristol meets Mason—a charming and sweet guy who wants a chance with her—she’s convinced that he is the mystery guy trying to capture her heart. The thought fizzles when what appeared to be harmless turns into something much more terrifying, and Bristol realizes that Mason isn’t capable of such things—not in his position. 



Bristol’s secret admirer is determined to have her for himself, no matter what. Will she have the courage to fight when control and privacy is being taken from her?










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EXCERPT

Shocked, I peered around at the hundreds of pictures pasted all over the walls. I could make out every single one in the radiant sunlight shown through the window. Vincent had pictures of me walking along the bay, hanging out with my friends, going to work, at the cafe, with my parents, and even shots of me…naked in the shower. 

I felt like a fish out of water. I couldn't breathe. The layout of the room looked similar too. It reminded me of the spare bedroom in my apartment. 

“Bristol! You lied to me!” His voice echoed from the bottom of the stairs. 

Getting over the frightening scene, I hurried to lock the door I’d just come through, buying myself some time. Then I sprinted to the other door, unlocking it to scurry outside. I froze as I stumbled into the living room, glimpsing pictures of Mr. Farris and his wife on the table by the tan sofa. 

This was my landlord’s apartment on the first floor. Vincent lived with Mr. Farris. How were they connected? How did he get away with having pictures of me covering his bedroom wall without Mr. Farris knowing? 

I jumped at the sound of a door bashing in. “Liar!” Vincent’s voice bellowed from the room. “You’re just like Savannah!” I dashed for the front door just as he ran out of the room. 

“No!” I screamed, trying to unfasten the chain in time. Vincent grabbed me and tossed me away from the door. I bustled into the kitchen and yanked out a knife from the cutlery block, pointing it at him. 

Vincent came up to the island, laughing at me. “You naughty girl. You really had me fooled there for a second.” 

“Don’t come closer or I’ll—” 

“Or you’ll what?” He smirked. Sliding his hand behind his back, he pulled out a gun on me. “Now, put that down before you hurt yourself.”






About the Author

Shane Morgan is a bestselling author of contemporary romance, suspense, and urban fantasy. She lives in Rhode Island with her amazing husband, who doesn’t mind being surrounded by books or inspiring the male characters in her stories. Aside from writing, Shane also enjoys blogging, reading, listening to music and watching movies.