New Releases Oct 10-Nov 5

Tues Nov 1

Avenger's Angel (The Lost Angel, #1) by Heather Killough-Walden

Body Thief (The Body, #2) by C.J. Barry 

Courting Darkness (Sisters of the Moon, #10) by Yasmine Galenorn

Crossed (Matched, #2) by Ally Condie
Darker Still (Magic Most Foul, #1) by Leanna Renee Hieber
Death Magic (World of the Lupi, #8) by Eileen Wilks
The Doomsday Vault (Clockwork Empire #1) by Steven Harper
Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires, #5) by Chloe Neill

Fire Works in the Hamptons: A Willow Tate Novel by Celia Jerome

The Guardian (Dark-Hunter, #21; Dream-Hunter, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Heart of Darkness by Lauren Dane
Heart of Steel (Iron Seas, #2) by Maljean Brook
The Hunter by Theresa Meyers
Last Breath (Morganville Vampires, #11) by Rachel Caine

Magic on the Line (Allie Beckstrom, #7) by Devon Monk
Nightshine (Kyndred, #4) by Lynn Viehl
North of Need (Hearts of the Anemoi #1) by Laura Kaye
Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale (The Others #12) by Christine Warren
Shadowlander (Shadow Sisters, #1) by Theresa Meyers
Under Attack (Underworld Detection Agency, #2) by Hannah Jayne

Feel free to let me know if you see a mistake or post a release I missed in the comments. Happy Reading =)

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Early Review: Magic on the Line by Devon Monk

Magic on the Line
Author:Devon Monk
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Publisher: Roc
Allie Beckstrom Book #7
ISBN:   0451464281
ISBN13: 9780451464286
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Review Copy Source: Publisher

Allison Beckstrom has willingly paid the price of pain to use magic, and has obeyed the rules of the Authority, the clandestine organization that makes-and enforces-all magic policy. But when the Authority's new boss, Bartholomew Wray, refuses to believe that the sudden rash of deaths in Portland might be caused by magic, Allie must choose to follow the Authority's rules, or turn against the very people for whom she's risked her life.

To stop the plague of dark magic spreading through the city, all that she values will be on the line: her magic, her memories, her life. Now, as dead magic users rise to feed upon the innocent and the people closest to her begin to fall, Allie is about to run out of options.

If you have not read the first 6 books I think you would be a bit lost trying to start at book 7 MAGIC ON THE LINE. There is a lot of back story that you would have missed and needed to follow along with everything. The Allie Beckstrom series is fantastic though so you wouldn't be disappointed in starting it. All the books up to date have been fast paced, full of action, adventure and interesting story line's to keep you coming back for more.

As always I really enjoyed MAGIC ON THE LINE. It was a great continuation of the series. So much has happened to Allie in such a short time and things really kick up another notch by the end of the book. Zayvion and Allie continue to fit well together. There is a point in the book that he goes completely against what he has always said and stands beside Allie and his friends. I cant get enough of Allie's friends specifically Shame and Terric. Shame although in a funk continues to be someone that is always there when he is needed. Terric always surprises me with what he will put up with and his loyalty. Allie's father being in her head is kinda starting to grow on me. I still don't like him but he sure ends up helping out a lot in moments of need. I'm still really upset with the fact that Allie doesn't have her personal magic. I don't know why it gets to me so much but its a constant thought with me and I really want her to get it back. The book ends with Allie and her closest friends being in a pretty bad position. There is a lot to do to get there lives back and I'm going to be along for the new ride.

I gave it 4/5 stars

Week in Review: 10/23-10/29

Books Ive Bought/received

* Nothing this week.


Books I read

Stork by Wendy Delsol
Daughter of Smoke and Bones by Taylor Laini
Destined Mate by Katie Reus
Between the Sea and Sky by Jaclyn Dolamore
Who do, Voodoo? by Rochelle Staab


Reviews posted


The Shadow Reader by Sandy Williams
Craved by Stephanie Nelson

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* New Releases for the week. Was there anything you were looking forward to reading?


* Monday- Author SJ Davis stopped in to promote her new book INK with a guest post and swag giveaway


* Wednesday Stephanie Nelson was here telling us who her favorite Witches are and also giving away a Kindle.

* Thursday S.M Reine was interviewed here. She is giving away some swag.

* Friday I put up a promotional post for Ami Blackwelder. She is giving away a few e-copies of her books.

* Saturday I put up the trailer for Destined by PC and Kristin Cast, you can also enter to win a copy.

*If you see something on my books Ive read list that you are dying to know about let me know I'm back logged on reviews and can move it up on the list if I know people are wanting one.

* I love comments so if you see something you like (or not) please comment away and let me know.

Trailer & Giveaway: Destined by PC+Kristin Cast

*Available Now*

Destined
Author:P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Release Date: October 25, 2011
Publisher: St. Martins Press
House of Night Book #9
ISBN:   0312650256
ISBN13: 9780312650254
Genre: Young Adult

Zoey is finally home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side, and preparing to face off against Neferet – which would be a whole lot easier if the High Counsel saw the ex-High Priestess for what she really is. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, Rephaim and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together – if he can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow…  

 

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Promotional Post & Giveaway: Ami Blackwelder

UFI welcomes Author Ami Blackwelder. Thanks for Joining us!!

After reading this post, please come to the author's blog http://amiblackwelder.bogspot.com to join her two contests running in October (OctoberFest and Trick or Treat Blog hop) and win lots of books/prizes!

Shifter Evolutions Series

by Ami Blackwelder

Two of my Paranormal/Sci-Fi books out!

The Invasion of 2020, the first book in the Shifter Evolutions series can be found on kindle, amazon, nook, BnN, and my blog. (Books 1-5 are out now)

The Invasion of 2020 is the prequel to Shifters of 2040. The Shifter Evolutions begins with the middle book, The Shifters of 2040, and gives the reader the choice for the past or future. This release of the first book in the series, The Invasion of 2020, will allow readers to engage the series chronologically also.

Readers will enjoying finding out more about Uri Petrov and Dr. Samantha Croon as they discover what exactly brought the shifters to Earth and what sparked human fears. Who was the young Marn and young Raul and what molded them into who they became?

 

The Mers:

by Ami Blackwelder

What lies beneath the surface?

One hundred years from now, the world has changed and brought with it new forms of life. Who are the Mers?

Who is Mira?

The Mers, a futuristic twist on mermaids is scheduled to be released Oct 25th, 2011.

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Ami Blackwelder is a forbidden romance writer in the paranormal and historical romance genre. Growing up in Florida, she went to UCf and in 1997 received her BA in English and teaching credentials. She travelled overseas to teach in Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, China and Korea. Thailand is considered her second home now. She has always loved writing and wrote poems and short stores since childhood; however, her novels began when she was in Thailand.

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Find Ami and her books

Website / Twitter

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