Book of the Day!

Synopsis:

A long, hot summer...

That's what Macy has to look forward to while her boyfriend, Jason, is away at Brain Camp. Days will be spent at a boring job in the library, evenings will be filled with vocabulary drills for the SATs, and spare time will be passed with her mother, the two of them sharing a silent grief at the traumatic loss of Macy's father.

But sometimes unexpected things can happen—things such as the catering job at Wish, with its fun-loving, chaotic crew. Or her sister's project of renovating the neglected beach house, awakening long-buried memories. Things such as meeting Wes, a boy with a past, a taste for Truth-telling, and an amazing artistic talent, the kind of boy who could turn any girl's world upside down. As Macy ventures out of her shell, she begins to wonder, Is it really better to be safe than sorry?

Book of the Day

Synopsis:

Following the unexpected death of her father, 18-year-old Layken is forced to be the rock for both her mother and younger brother. Outwardly, she appears resilient and tenacious, but inwardly, she's losing hope.

Enter Will Cooper: The attractive, 21-year-old new neighbor with an intriguing passion for slam poetry and a unique sense of humor. Within days of their introduction, Will and Layken form an intense emotional connection, leaving Layken with a renewed sense of hope.

Not long after an intense, heart-stopping first date, they are slammed to the core when a shocking revelation forces their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together, and the secret that keeps them apart

[Great book, see my review about it :) ]

Book of the Day

Synopsis:

A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created 'perfect' life is about to unravel before her eyes. She's forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes, a gang member from the other side of town, and he is about to threaten everything she's worked so hard for: her flawless reputation, her relationship with her boyfriend, and the secret that her home life is anything but perfect. 

Alex is a bad boy and he knows it. So when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany into his life, he thinks nothing of it. But soon Alex realizes Brittany is a real person with real problems, and suddenly the bet he made in arrogance turns into something much more.

In a passionate story about looking beneath the surface, Simone Elkeles breaks through the stereotypes and barriers that threaten to keep Brittany and Alex apart.

Book of the Day!

Synopsis:

His powers - Inhuman...

His passion - Beyond immortal... 

All her life, Ashlyn Darrow has been tormented by voices from the past. To end the nightmare, she has come to Budapest seeking help from men rumored to have supernatural abilities, not knowing she'll be swept into the arms of Maddox, their most dangerous member -- a man trapped in a hell of his own.

Neither can resist the instant hunger than calms their torments... and ignites an irresistible passion. But every heated touch and burning kiss will edge them closer to destruction -- and a soul-shattering test of love...

Though they carry an eternal curse, the Lords of the Underworld are irresistibly seductive -- and unimaginably powerful...

Book of the Day

From Goodreads.com:

"In 1922, F. Scott Fitzgerald announced his decision to write "somethingnew--something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." That extraordinary, beautiful, intricately patterned, and above all, simple novel became The Great Gatsby, arguably Fitzgerald's finest work and certainly the book for which he is best known. A portrait of the Jazz Age in all of its decadence and excess, Gatsby captured the spirit of the author's generation and earned itself a permanent place in American mythology. Self-made, self-invented millionaire Jay Gatsby embodies some of Fitzgerald's--and his country's--most abiding obsessions: money, ambition, greed, and the promise of new beginnings. "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgiastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter--tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther.... And one fine morning--" Gatsby's rise to glory and eventual fall from grace becomes a kind of cautionary tale about the American Dream.

It's also a love story, of sorts, the narrative of Gatsby's quixotic passion for Daisy Buchanan. The pair meet five years before the novel begins, when Daisy is a legendary young Louisville beauty and Gatsby an impoverished officer. They fall in love, but while Gatsby serves overseas, Daisy marries the brutal, bullying, but extremely rich Tom Buchanan. After the war, Gatsby devotes himself blindly to the pursuit of wealth by whatever means--and to the pursuit of Daisy, which amounts to the same thing. "Her voice is full of money," Gatsby says admiringly, in one of the novel's more famous descriptions. His millions made, Gatsby buys a mansion across Long Island Sound from Daisy's patrician East Egg address, throws lavish parties, and waits for her to appear. When she does, events unfold with all the tragic inevitability of a Greek drama, with detached, cynical neighbor Nick Carraway acting as chorus throughout. Spare, elegantly plotted, and written in crystalline prose, The Great Gatsby is as perfectly satisfying as the best kind of poem."

Book of the Day!

Synopsis:

When Travis returns home from a stint in Afghanistan, his parents are splitting up, his brother’s stolen his girlfriend and his car, and he’s haunted by nightmares of his best friend’s death. It’s not until Travis runs into Harper, a girl he’s had a rocky relationship with since middle school, that life actually starts looking up. And as he and Harper see more of each other, he begins to pick his way through the minefield of family problems and post-traumatic stress to the possibility of a life that might resemble normal again. Travis’s dry sense of humor, and incredible sense of honor, make him an irresistible and eminently lovable hero.

Book of the Day

This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen 

Synopsis:

When it comes to relationships, Remy doesn't mess around. After all, she's learned all there is to know from her mother, who's currently working on husband number five. But there's something about Dexter that seems to defy all of Remy's rules. He certainly doesn't seem like Mr. Right. For some reason, however, Remy just can't seem to shake him. Could it be that Remy's starting to understand what those love songs are all about?

Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh

This is the 12th book in Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series. I was definitely excited to get this book since Nalini has been teasing fans ever since the last book was released. Everyone knew that this was going to be Kaleb's book despite Nalini hiding the title of the book until a month or so before the release date. 

I wasn't really a fan of Kaleb at first because he seemed like he was going to end up being the bad guy. However, this book really showed us a different side of Kaleb. We find out about his childhood, actually his lack of a childhood, which made him the man he is today. We see Kaleb as not only the most powerful Psy alive, but we also see how he views himself and the fate of the Psy. 

The book started off at the heart of the story. We find Kaleb with a woman that he recently found/rescued. Her identity is not revealed right away, but readers find out that Kaleb has been looking for her for a long time. Seven years to be exact. 

Sahara knew Kaleb before she disappeared. However, after years of torture, she has kept herself locked away from the world to keep her mind safe. She does not remember Kaleb at first, and she slowly has to get used to the world again. 

Out of all the books in these series, Kaleb and Sahara's story is one of my favorites (Along with Mercy & Riley's, and Brenna & Judd's). I could really feel Kaleb's love towards Sahara and he never gave up. It also helped that Nalini didn't add too many other scenes with other characters. She mostly focused on the Psy in this book and it made sense because a lot of things are going on in their world. 

I definitely recommend this book and I'm looking forward to the next one. However, I'm slowly getting the feeling that the series is slowly coming to and end. 

Book of the Day

Synopsis:

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

Book of the Day

I'm trying to start posting a book for each day just to give you guys suggestions! 

Easy by Tammara Webber

Synopsis:

Rescued by a stranger.
Haunted by a secret
Sometimes, love isn’t easy…

He watched her, but never knew her. Until thanks to a chance encounter, he became her savior…

The attraction between them was undeniable. Yet the past he’d worked so hard to overcome, and the future she’d put so much faith in, threatened to tear them apart.

Only together could they fight the pain and guilt, face the truth—and find the unexpected power of love.

A groundbreaking novel in the New Adult genre, Easy faces one girl's struggle to regain the trust she's lost, find the inner strength to fight back against an attacker, and accept the peace she finds in the arms of a secretive boy.

Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire

Okay, so I thought I knew what to expect out of this book because I read the first one which was in Abby's POV. Wow was I wrong. Definitely wrong. I'm sad to admit that I might've liked this book better than the first one, but not only because it was in Travis' POV, but because it also revealed much more than the first book did.

The book starts out when Travis was about 3 so that readers can see why Travis became the man he is. Then, we set about on a journey with Travis, Abby, Shepley, and America all over again. In a good way.

I think this book revealed more about Travis than how much the other book revealed about Abby. I don't know why, but the other book made Abby seem clingy and at times whiny, but this book portrayed her as strong and in control. We definitely see why Travis fell in love with her and we also feel his love for her, which is definitely a strong feeling. I loved watching Travis try and figure Abby out and see the bad boy fall hard and meet his true love.

Instead of knowing what Abby was thinking, I sometimes ended up as confused and heartbroken as Travis was when things weren't working out as planned or when Abby decided to leave. 

Jamie McGuire really impressed me with this book. I mean, it's hard for authors to eventually write in a girl's POV and a guy's POV especially when so many people are going to be judging how well you do it. I really felt like I was reading the story for the first time all over again even though there were times when I felt a sense of deja vu. I really felt Travis' hope, anger, fear, love, and pain. His book wasn't exactly identical of that of the first one, because there were some new scenes and dialogues but also a few identical one (mostly in the middle).

Lastly, Jamie McGuire also didn't disappoint because there's an epilogue at the end! It was definitely a great add and it puts a closure to Travis' and Abby's love story. A great way to end a great book. 

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

I just got slammed.

I got slammed by a book, a girl, a boy, a friend, a mom, and poetry

I never knew what Slammed was or who the Avett Brothers were until I read a book

I got slammed by a book,

A book that I was hesitant to read and have been eyeing for months.

I got slammed by a girl, 

A girl who faced many hardships in life yet she never gave up.

A girl who just wanted to be with her family and be happy.

A girl who touched our hearts by just being herself.

I got slammed by a boy,

A boy who was never predictable.

A boy who loved his brother more than anything in the world.

A boy who showed us that we could be whoever we wanted to be and do whatever we set our mind to. 

I got slammed by a friend,

A friend who managed to live within the state's system and live to tell the tale.

A friend who wasn't afraid to approach new people and make new friends.

A friend who always has your back and who will always tell you when you are being stupid.

I got slammed by a mom,

A mom who lived through hardships while taking care of her kids.

A mom who laughed even when things weren't going right.

A mom who will always be there.

I got slammed by poetry.

I learned that poetry didn't need pretty words or rhymes,

That poetry didn't need to be organized and short,

That poetry could touch your heart no matter what,

And that poetry shouldn't be scored, people should just listen to the words.

JUST READ THE BOOK! (This review would make more sense). Anyways, great book overall. It was very creative and original and once you finish reading the book, you'll finally know what slammed means and who the Avett Brothers are. I finished the book in around 2 hours, so it wasn't such a long or hard read. I really liked it and it'll be going to my stack of awesome books.

Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter

This is the second book in Gena Showalter's Angels of the Dark series. This Koldo's book.

Koldo is the scarred yet powerful "Sent One" (kinda like an Angel) in Zacharel's army. He was the one who gave Zacharel the water of life. 

I forgot that Koldo lost his wings when he was younger, and we finally get a chance to learn how he lost his wings and why. He had a very tough childhood because of his parents, and it really broke my heart when I learned about his relationship with his parents. He just wanted his parents to be proud of him and acknowledge him, but he doesn't get it. He strives to be different from his father, and we see him struggle within himself as his story goes on. He cannot fly, but he can flash/teleport which is a rare ability. We also get to see him interact with the other soldiers in Zacharel's army which is awesome. Axel was awesome! 

Then we meet Nicola: Nicola has a twin sister named Laila who is in the hospital when you first read the book. We learn that Laila has a demon inside of her, and demons cannot be inside of you unless you welcome them. There are also two demons around Nicola which isn't good. I liked Nicola, but there were also times when I wanted to hit her because she was forcing her sister to do something she obviously doesn't want to, but that's pretty much the only thing I didn't like about her.

The story was overall great, but the whole "Sent One" vs. Angels was kind of confusing because I thought they were all angels. I was also confused with what Thane's POV in some chapters had to do with anything. He always sounded crazy and angry at the world and it was different from Koldo's POV. I do recommend this book especially if you are reading this series and if you are a huge Gena Showalter fan. I definitely am and this is definitely her work. She just has a specific way of writing that lets me know that it's her work. Anyways, read the book! You'll definitely love Koldo. 

On Dublin Street

Wow. This is probably one of the best books I've read so far. It was a great and refreshing story that just felt new and creative.

Jocelyn Butler had the perfect family. She had the perfect mom, dad, and little sister. But suddenly life took them all away. She was sitting in her class when the cops suddenly came and told her about the car accident that took her family. Joss has never been the same since. Now, it's been eight years since her family died. She has been keeping them locked away in the back of her mind and everything was "fine". That is until Braden Carmichael came barreling into her life.

Joss now lives in Scotland and after searching for a new place to stay at, she stumbles upon an apartment on Dublin Street. It was a little more expensive than the other places she had ever rented or wanted to rent, but she just couldn't resist. She meets her new roommate Ellie Carmichael who is just the sweetest, nicest person she had ever met. Things were going great until Braden comes into the apartment and confesses that he is Ellie's brother (funny scene). 

I think what made this book great was that you could really understand what Joss was going through. She went through a really tough time in her life when her family passed away and she spent a couple of years in her life partying hard and just not caring what happened to herself. My favorite part of the book was when Joss says that she was broken and that Braden should stop trying to fix her. That line just keeps popping up in my head. There was also another reason why Joss thinks she's a curse and why her relationship with Braden seemed impossible.

The book is in first person POV but even though you as a reader knows what Joss is thinking, you still don't know what happened to her family and those few years that she was in a foster home. However, the book wasn't sad all the time. The book also had soooo many funny scenes. My head was literally reeling because one moment I'm sad and depressed, and the next I'm laughing my head off because of Braden, Ellie, or Joss herself. 

Braden was this rich, hot guy that Joss first meets on her way to see the apartment on Dublin street. He's a playboy, but he keeps the girls in "arrangements" before breaking up with them and moving on with someone else. He's actually Ellie's half brother, and his story will make you cry. I think he really fits Joss because he understands her and doesn't judge her because of how she deals with her past. We all deal with our pasts/baggages in different ways. Oh, and did I mention he was hot?

Anyways, the book was a really good read. I didn't know what to expect when I first started reading it because I didn't know much about the author and the summary was pretty short. Joss was a really cool character and Braden was just Braden. Every character in the book just either made you love them or hated them. 

My suggestion: just read the book! :)

There's a second book to this series, Down London Road, which doesn't release until May 7!

Oh, and there's a little Christmas scene that the author wrote about Joss and Braden! It's at: http://smexybooks.com/2012/12/an-on-dublin-street-christmas-by-samantha-young.html

1/15/13 First Teaser of 2013!

The Collector by Victoria Scott

Four years ago, I was just your average seventeen-year-old guy. That’s a lie. I’ve never been average. I look like a movie star, think like a scientist, and move like an athlete. That didn’t change when I kicked the bucket.

         It’s okay to be jealous, to covet me. It’s a delicious sin—tastes like chicken.

        But don’t envy my success as a collector. I earned it. Like Michael Jordan, I shot until I never missed. If there’s a bad soul anywhere on planet earth, I can smell him out and turn him in. Bag-and-tag.

        Boss Man runs the underworld, and I’m his number one guy. I’m so good, in fact, that I train the other five collectors on how to be more awesome. It doesn’t take a genius to understand the game: collect souls that are sealed.

        Seals are our friends. I say it slowly, because patronizing people is fun.

       It’s an easy gig. So easy, I’ve been bored lately. Maybe that’s why my numbers have slipped. But don’t fret. I got this. I’ve never met a hurdle I didn’t like.

      Stumbling toward me is a herd of business-suit clad men way too old to be this wasted. What are they even doing on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street? Being creepers, that’s what. A guy with Dumbo-sized ears breaks away from the pack and heads toward a girl half his age. His arms swing in great big circles, and yellow liquid splashes from his plastic yardstick drink.

      Way to bring your ‘A’ game.

      The girl turns toward her friend in an obvious attempt to avoid eye contact with Drunk Ogre Man. But no matter. He spins her around, presents his colorful beads, and attempts to pull up her shirt. That’s the deal, right? Beads for boobs? Not this time. Homegirl slaps him and storms off, her heels click-clacking down the paved road.

    Ogre stares after her and his friends howl with laughter. His red-rimmed eyes go big for a second, then he starts laughing, too. He got off pretty easy, all things considered. But we’re not done yet. Or better yet, I’m not done.

     I look at the guy in a way only I can. A warm yellow light crawls over his skin and flickers. It almost looks like his body is on fire. This light is his soul, and I can see the small rectangles called seals that partially obscure it. Seals come from being bad, or as I like to say, exciting. If I could come back from the dead, the things I would do. I’d go out with a bang. Rock enough seals to make Al Capone look like a saint. But I can’t. So I just keep punching the clock and doing what I do best.

     The seals are different colors, and already this guy looks like Rainbow Bright. Now he’ll have one more to add to his collection. I flick a finger and a sizzling red seal—no bigger than a stamp—attaches to his light. He didn’t feel a thing, but he certainly deserved it. His soul light dims just a little more than before. Once his light is completely covered, it’s over. Finis! We’ll collect his soul and bring it downstairs.

     I form my hands into guns and fire them off in his direction. “Pow!”

    Another one bites the dust.

Crash

Okay, so I was just browsing Goodreads.com for some good books to read over the weekend (Thanks to those who made those awesome lists of books that make it easier to find awesome books). So, I stumbled upon this series. At first, I admit that I did judge a book by its cover, especially since I'm a sports fan but not a ballet one. Anyways, I forced myself to read Crash because so many people had awesome reviews and comments about the series.

Amazingly, it turned out that I didn't have to force myself to read these books. They made me want to read them; I wanted to read about their lives, read about their fights, read about the ending, etc. I loved the characters in the story even though there were many times when I wanted to slam both their heads against a wall or door. 

I really liked the whole idea of the story. Girl meets boy. Boy turns out to be a bad boy. Girl doesn't care. Boy wants the girl to leave and forget about him. Girl still doesn't care and she loves ballet. Boy turns out to be the sweetest guy ever. Girl falls for the bad boy. BUT of course things aren't going to be that easy. My summary of it makes the story seem cheesy and predictable, but it actually wasn't. In the second book I wasn't even sure if things were ever going to be okay anymore.

But I'll just tell you guys about the characters. 

Lucy is your typical heroine. She's pretty, a bit insecure, she loves ballet/dancing, and she has family problems. Her brother was killed 5 years ago, and she still hasn't forgiven herself. Her parents haven't been the same since. Life hasn't been easy on her. Then there's Jude (Hey Jude). Jude is your typical bad boy hero. He has no one. He lives in the boys' home and he lives with boys who are prone to violence. He is also a playboy who doesn't date nor has he ever had a girlfriend. His mother abandoned him and his father is in jail. The series just shows that not all relationships have it easy. You have the good times and the bad times, and you just have to take both in stride. Even if you feel like giving up, just know that someone is there who loves you with all of his/her heart and would take you back in a second, and also know that no matter what life throws at you, you just have to keep going because you never know where life might take you. The person who you think is the least likely to be the one meant to be your forever, might just be the one person you need. 

My review really doesn't do it justice. I mean, I'm really picky with the books I read (sometimes) so I think this series was awesome. I also thought that the second book was the last one, but I guess the author decided to add another one which doesn't release until August 23, 2013! 

Ecstasy in Darkness & Dark Taste of Rapture

Okay, I'm a huge fan of Gena Showalters' Lords of the Underworld series, Intertwined series, Angels of the Dark series, and Atlantis series, so I decided to try out the other books in her Alien Huntress series (I read Seduce the Darkness, which is the 4th book in the series)!!!

Ecstasy in Darkness (#5) & Dark Taste of Rapture (#6) are freakin' awesome books! There's only been a handful of books that had heroines that I really loved and worshipped, so when I met Ava and Noelle I was like jfshgkfhj. They're hilarious, awesome, tough, and they're best friends forever. At first, I was really hesitant to read about either girl because they were only trainees when Ecstasy in Darkness began so I thought they were going to be whiny and annoying. Wow, they proved me wrong. Ava and Noelle look out for one another, and even though they came from different sides of the town, Ava came from a poor neighborhood which was pretty much the worst side of town and Noelle came from a rich family, richer than God, they both understand one another and have each other's backs. Their interactions with one another are so funny and I couldn't help but laugh out loud each time. Many people don't understand their relationship because they're so honest with one another and they pretty much insult one another whenever they can. I also liked the fact that their books came right after one another so we really felt sad when Noelle's book started and she was happy for Ava but sad for herself. 

The men in their lives were also awesome! McKell, the ex-leader of the vampire army who was engaged to Bride for a looooong time, turned out to be a real sweetheart, well only to Ava anyways. He's possessive, strong, and adorable. I really loved the romance between McKell and Ava and they are really perfect for one another. McKell, who hates humans, couldn't help but fall in love with human Ava. It was fun seeing the "mighty vampire" fall hard and change his ways just for Ava. He also finds out more about his parents and his abilities. Then, there's Hector Dean. He's not usually the type Noelle goes for, but ever since she first saw him at her training, sparks were definitely flying. He's cold, tattooed, and he's a walking deadly weapon, but he's also the perfect man to catch Noelle. He comes from the same side of town as Ava, so he believes that he doesn't deserve Noelle, but Noelle could care less if he was rich or poor. All she cares about is his love for her and that he won't try and change her. 

I definitely recommend these books, and the series (So far I've only read books #4-6). Ava, Noelle, McKell, and Hector are definitely awesome characters that will make you laugh out loud, cry, and piss you off (in a good way). 

I'm not sure what the next book in the series will be titled or when it will be released, but the books #1-4 are: Awaken me Darkly (1st person), Enslave me Sweetly (1st person), Savor Me Slowly (3rd person), and Seduce the Darkness (3rd person). Hopefully the next book will be Dallas'!!

Serendipity series by Carly Phillips

Serendipity, Book #1:

Out of the three books in this series, I thought this one was the best. The plot had more things going on than just romance. It had Faith dealing with her parents, Ethan finding out more about his father than he'd like, and Faith and Ethan finding each other. This book also had this fresh, creative way of turning a teenage crush on a bad boy into something more stable and sweet. 

Ethan was the town's bad boy, riding his motorcycle, getting into all sorts of trouble, and attracting girls all over the place. However, when he was arrested, his parents were on their way to bail him out when they suddenly got into an accident that took their lives. Ethan was 18, which meant that he wasn't a minor and he could take care of his 2 younger brothers, Dare and Nash. Instead, Ethan chose the coward's way out and left town. Now, 10 years later, Ethan is finally back and the first thing he does is purchase Faith's old house. But Ethan can't escape the past. He's got two younger brothers who are now grown men who hates his guts. They want nothing to do with him. Plus, he's got another surprise coming. 

Faith was born into a wealthy family, that is, until her father was convicted for running a Ponzi scheme. Now, after returning to Serendipity, everyone looks at her and pities her because of her father. Then, Faith runs into the last person she thought she'd see, Ethan Barron, and she finds out that not only is Ethan back, he's also the person who purchased her childhood home. What a small world. And the funny thing is, Ethan doesn't need a big home because he's living all by himself. He doesn't even have the place furnished. Annnd Faith has this secret past with Ethan: He gave her a ride home on his motorcycle and they kissed, it could have led to more but he was denied. She was the "princess" that was too good for the "bad boy".

The romance between Faith and Ethan was pretty typical and predictable but Tess made it more interesting. She became both an obstacle and a great addition to the romance and the story itself. She was this troubled child who had no one to take care of her and love her except her sister Kelly, and so it was really great to see her and Ethan's interactions with one another. Ethan doesn't know anything about parenting nor about dealing with little girls, especially one who tested you at every turn, so Ethan's methods with dealing with Tess were really sweet and adorable. The brothers, Dare and Nash, were also great additions. They were placed in different foster homes because Ethan decided to leave town, so you'll definitely understand why they hate Ethan's guts. This confrontation with Ethan is long overdue. 

Karma, Book #3:

I accidentally read this before Destiny, so I'll post a review on this instead (Sorry about that). This is Dare's book and we finally get to see past the charm, kindness, and playfulness and see the real Dare.

Dare Barron is the youngest of the Barron brothers. He's also known as the easy-going, laid back of the three. But is he really? In this book we find out what is really going on behind the mask. He's got a past that he thinks he can never run away from, and he's also being eaten away by guilt. Guilt that he's had since he was 15. He's now a cop, but it doesn't help that the person who caused his guilt is the brother of the girl he's had a crush on since he was 15. And that person is also a regular in jail. 

Liza McKnight is born in a rich family, except that her parents only care about her brother. Her brother, the golden child who can do no wrong. Her parents blame her for everything and could care less about her. Liza continues to "enable" her brother by bailing him out all the time because she loves her brother and her brother was the only one there when she needed someone the most. This is the reason why Dare and Liza cannot have a relationship. Their pasts are too connected and Dare can't seem to get past the guilt. 

The story was great, but it was also really predictable and the ending for the series was too short. The characters were great but I thought that Dare and Liza needed to grow more as the story progressed because I felt like they didn't really overcome their pasts. There was this thing with Brian, Liza's brother, that was kind off over the top and it just ended too easily. However, the book was an okay read and I still prefer Serendipity.

The Serendipity trilogy has officially ended, but there is a spinoff series featuring the characters from Karma. The new series is called cops of Serendipity and the first book of the series will be Perfect Fit and it is out now!

Sinners On Tour #1 & #2 by Olivia Cunning

I stumbled upon this series the other day and I saw so many great reviews on each book that I decided to try them out. The plot of the series is very interesting. Five band members, all hot and famous, are single and enjoying their bachelor lifestyles. That is, until their destined women came along.

In Backstage Pass, we meet the lead guitarist, Brian Sinclair. He's a hopeless romantic. He's the only one in the band who has had relationships, but he's also the one that constantly gets heartbroken. One night, while Brian was getting drunk after dumping his girlfriend, the band meets a psychologist named Myrna Evans who steals their hearts. She different from all the girls who throw themselves at the guys, but she only has eyes for Brian.

Brian and Myrna are instantly attracted to one another and sparks definitely fly. The only negative thing about this series and book is that they keep going at it and they don't even care if other people see them naked... I mean Myrna does act as if she's embarrassed or that she wants to cover herself up... but she never does. Brian also gets "mad" if the other band members look at Myrna naked or touch her but he doesn't do anything...

Anyways, I thought the story was really creative and the plot was interesting. I haven't read many good books revolving around bands and music so this was refreshing and new. It was an easy and fun read so if you're bored or you need a good book (for adults) then you might want to try this one out!

Okay now on to the next book in the series. 

This book is now about Sed Lionheart, the lead singer, and Jessica Chase, his ex-fiancee. The first chapter shows the readers why Jessica left Sed in the first place, and I definitely supported Jessica's decision because Sed acted like such a ahdjfkjsg. 

Now, the only difference between Sed and Jessica vs. Myrna and Brian is that Sed and Jessica do it anywhere, even the openly public places. I thought that this book was just as entertaining as the first one, except it was annoying how Jessica kept saying one thing but doing another. However, the whole lawyer thing was a good addition to the plot because it makes sense when the scandal came into view. 

This book also showed greater perspective of the other band members such as Trey, Jace, and Eric. We see Trey suffer and find his redemption and we see the interactions between Eric and Jace. Near the end was also a great part of the book and I don't want to say anything because it might spoil it for you...

Anyways, this book was still a great, fun, and easy read and I definitely recommend it (to adults). I believe the book after this would be Trey's. BUT I'm more excited for Jace's book because we definitely know who his heroine is! Sadly, Jace's book won't be out 'til February 13!! (It's titled Hot Ticket)

Lothaire by Kresley Cole

This is the 12th book in Kresley Cole's popular series Immortals After Dark. I'm a huge fan of Kresley Cole and the Immortals After Dark series so I was definitely excited to read this book!

The book started out slow because Lothaire's past was being introduced and the readers also had to know about how Elizabeth ended up as the "host" for Lothaire's Bride (Vampires' mates are known as brides).

At first I had a hard time reading the book because the introduction was slow and a tad boring. However, once I finally got to know Lothaire and Elizabeth, the story became interesting and I couldn't stop myself from finding out what happens next.

We've seen glimpses of Lothaire throughout the series and I've always thought of him as a great character. Elizabeth definitely fits him perfectly because she defies Lothaire at every turn, a perfect trait for a queen. We find out how Lothaire got his red eyes and why he desperately wants to become king. We also realize that Lothaire isn't really a villain, he's a hero in his own ways too. 

I definitely recommend this book. It has humor, romance, action, mystery, and everything. The plot was predictable (with the whole Lothaire thinking Elizabeth wasn't his bride). At first, I hated Lothaire because of his actions, but then we see a real sweetheart after we get to know him better. 

The next book is titled MacRieve and I believe it releases on July 2, 2013.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

Now a look ahead....

February 26:

Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands

Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter

March 5:

Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton

March 11:

Silent Echoes by Aimee Laine

March 19:

Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

March 26:

Wolf With Benefits by Shelly Laurenston

Rebel by Kristina Douglas

Lover At Last by J.R. Ward

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

Deadly Sting by Jennifer Estep

April 1:

Natural Born Angel by Scott Speer

April 2:

The Collector by Victoria Scott

April 16:

Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire

April 30:

Born of Fury by Sherrilyn Kenyon

May 13:

Entwined With You by Sylvia Day

May 28:

Dare You to by Katie McGarry

June 1:

Darkness Avenged by Alexandra Ivy

One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton

Sequel to Twisted by Gena Showalter

July 1:

Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

MacRieve by Kresley Cole

July 30:

The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter

August 6:

Ritual Magic by Eileen Wilks

September 3:

Styxx by Sherrilyn Kenyon

October 29:

Guild Hunter #6 by Nalini Singh

November 1:

Striking Distance by Pamela Clare

(These are just a few great books releasing in 2013. Just letting you guys know :) )