Review: Motor City Witch by Cindy Spencer Pape

Motor City Witch

Author: Cindy Spencer Pape

Release Date: October 4, 2010

Publisher: Carina Press

Urban Arcana Book #2

ISBN: #9781426890628

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Review Copy Source: NetGalley.com

She’d left magic behind:

Once upon a time, Elise Sutton had been a powerful witch and paranormal enforcer.

Once she’d been madly in love with Fae lord Aidan Greene. But when Aidan had considered his duties more important than their relationship, the love affair ended badly. Shortly after, while on the hunt for a rogue demon, Elise was brutalized and almost killed. Months later she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. To protect her child – and her heart – Elise decided to live a nonmagical life. Until she meets Aidan again, and he assumes Dina is his daughter. When Dina is kidnapped by a racial purity movement, Elise turns to Aidan for help. The icy façade she had built around herself shatters at Aidan’s touch. Together they have to hunt through the human and faery worlds to find Dina and to discover whether or not they have any kind of chance at a happily ever after.

I very much enjoyed reading about Elise and Aidan. In the first about 30 pages I didn't think I was going to like it as much as I liked book 1 Motor City Fae but I was pleasantly surprised and happy to find out I was wrong. There was plenty of Action, Twists, Turns and Sexy scenes to keep me entertained and engaged. I also love it when series that have books about different characters continue including the previous book characters in the background so you can continue to follow there story and this did with Meagan and Ric.

I give it 4/5 Stars 

New Release's Nov 8-14

Monday 11/8

Bitten in Two: Jaz Parks #7 by Jennifer Rardin

Tuesday 11/9

Phantom Prospect: Rogue Angel #27 by Alex Archer

If you know of any I have missed feel free to post it in a comment and I will update my list.

Early Review: Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton

Tyger Tyger

Author: Kersten Hamilton

Release Date: November 15, 2010

Publisher: Clarion Books

Goblin Wars Book #1

ISBN: #9780547330082

Genre: YA
Review Copy Source: Netgalley.com

Teagan Wylltson's best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures--goblins, shape-shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty--are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff, though, so Teagan isn't worried. Her life isn't in danger. In fact, it's perfect. She's on track for a college scholarship. She has a great job. She's focused on school, work, and her future. No boys, no heartaches, no problems.

Until Finn Mac Cumhaill arrives. Finn's a bit on the unearthly beautiful side himself. He has a killer accent and a knee-weakening smile. And either he's crazy or he's been haunting Abby's dreams, because he's talking about goblins, too . . . and about being The Mac Cumhaill, born to fight all goblin-kind. Finn knows a thing or two about fighting. Which is a very good thing, because this time, Abby's right.

The goblins are coming.
 

From the moment my eyes met the first page I was attached to the story. The Characters are all wonderful to follow. There is plenty of action throughout the book that kept me wanting to read more and more, I couldn’t wait to find out what would come next. I loved the Mythology and the way that it plays into the story. It was wonderful to read the great relationship between Teagan and her brother Aiden, and I hope there will be another book so we can get some more into Teagan and Finn.

I give it 4/5 Stars

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Review: Firewalker by Allyson James

Firewalker

Author: Allyson James

Release Date: November 2, 2010

Publisher: Berkley Sensation

Stormwalker Book #2

ISBN: #9780425237823

Genre:Paranormal Romance

Mick must face the dragon council for breaking their laws, and while he doesn't seem too worried about his upcoming trial, but Janet will do anything to keep him safe. She'll need a little help from her friends, old and new: Nash and Coyote; Cassandra, a powerful witch turned hotel manager; Colby a sort-of-trustworthy dragon. But now a new, dark power is stirring in Magellan that Janet must face, but even more frightening, one is stirring within herself. 

Janet has to deal with the emergence of her powerful Beneath magic that wants to turn her bad, murders taking place by a powerful being,  the Dragons and Micks Trial for allowing her to open a vortex and letting her live. We get to meet a new god the Koshare's who are like clowns with making people laugh and also provide mild punishment on bad behavior with jokes. Janet and Micks chemistry is fantastic. Nash is still a big pain in the butt but he really comes through in this book as being loyal and trustworthy. Coyote is as cryptic as ever and still very mysterious. If you liked book 1 Stormwalker, you should defiantly continue with Firewalker.

I give it 3.5/5 Stars

Week in Review 11/1-11/6

Books I bought/received

Crusade by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié- Bought from Borders
Afterlight by Elle Jasper- Pre-ordered it like 3 months ago
Firelight by Sophie Jordan- Win from  Nocturne Romance Reads
Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready- Win from Nocturne Romance Reads


Books I read
I have had a super busy week so I didnt actually get to read as much as I normally do but here is what I did read.

Afterlight by Elle Jasper- Review posted
Magic at the Gate by Devon Monk- Review posted
Blood Heat by Maria Lima
Crusade by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié
Ghost Town by Rachel Caine

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Review: Afterlight by Elle Jasper

Afterlight

Author: Elle Jasper

Release Date: November 2, 2010

Publisher: Nal/Signet-eclipse

The Dark Ink Chronicles Book #1

ISBN: #9780451231673

Genre:Paranormal Romance

Blood is thicker than ink.

There is a reason we fear the night…

As Savannah's most unconventional tattoo artist, Riley Poe is quite familiar with the local underground scene. She lives and works on the edge of it every day.

Now, she's about to step over the edge.

When her younger brother is taken by a sinister cult led by centuries-old vampires, Riley discovers a world of shadows and blood--and those who exist there.

Her ally is the hot-tempered vampire Eli Dupre, who is attracted both to Riley's beauty as well as her one-of-a-kind blood type. A blood type he is not alone in craving.

To save her brother from certain un-death, Riley will face dangers she's never dreamed of, ruthless bloodthirsty enemies, and an evil of endless hunger that wants to devour all in its vile grasp.

I can seriously say very few words to describe how much I LOVED Afterlight. I CAN NOT WAIT FOR EVERDARK!!! I could Not put down Afterlight it was absolutely fantastic. Riley is a fun, sexy, tattoo artist and I loved her character from the beginning. Eli brought in a dark, mysterious bad boy persona to the book that fit great with Riley. Elle Jasper's Debut novel will leave you longing for more!! A MUST read.

I give it 5/5 Stars