ARC Giveaway: Blood Kin by M.J. Scott

Blood Kin
Author: M.J. Scott
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Roc
Half-Light City Book #2
ISBN:  0451464583
ISBN13:9780451464583
Genre: Urban Fantasy

Imagine a city divided. A city where human and Fae magic rests uneasily next to the vampire Blood and the shapeshifting Beasts. A city where a fragile peace is brokered by a treaty that set the laws for all four races… a treaty that is faltering day by day.

I didn’t plan on becoming a thief and a spy. But options are limited for the half-breed daughter of a Fae lord. My father abandoned me but at least I inherited some of his magic, and my skills with charms and glamours mean that few are as good at uncovering secrets others wish to hide. Right now the city has many secrets. And those who seek them pay so well…

I never expected to stumble across a Templar Knight in my part of the city. Guy DuCaine is sworn to duty and honor and loyalty — all the things I’m not. I may have aroused more than his suspicion but he belongs to the Order and the human world. So when treachery and violence spill threaten both our kind, learning to trust each other might be the only thing that saves us.

But even if a spy and a holy knight can work together, finding the key to peace is never going to be easy…

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New Release: 6/17-6/23

Tues June 19

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The Reckoning (The Taker #2) by Alma Katsu
This Is Not a Test by Courtney Summer
Wicked Business (Lizzy & Diesel #2) by Janet Evanovich

 

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Early Review: Stalking the Others by Jess Haines

Stalking the Others
Author: Jess Haines
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Publisher: Kensington
H&W Investigations Book #4
ISBN:   1420124021
ISBN13: 9781420124026
Genre: Urban Fantasy 
Review Copy Source: Author

Vampires, werewolves, mages–the Others are very real, and wreaking havoc in Shiarra Waynest’s life. But now, she’s returning the favor…

Once, she was one of the good guys–or as close as a New York P.I. can get. Then Shiarra Waynest was drawn into the world of the Others. Every faction has its own loyalties and agenda. And Shia’s recent betrayal by her ex-boyfriend means that she may be on the verge of becoming a rogue werewolf at the next full moon.

Of course, with all the threats against her, Shia’s not sure she’ll live long enough to find out. The enigmatic vampire Royce wants her back in his clutches, as do two powerful werewolf packs, along with the police. Instead of going into hiding, Shia is enlisting the aid of her enchanted hunter’s belt and every dirty P.I. trick she knows. If she’s going down, she’ll take out as many of her enemies as she can–and hope that in the process, she keeps whatever humanity she has left…

**MINOR SPOILER ALERT!!**

STALKING THE OTHERS isn't my favorite of the series but was still a fantastic addition the series and great read with some nice development. Shiarra was not in a happy place for a good portion of the book. She is angry and wants revenge. Surprisingly it comes to light that the belt that has helped Shia out of many dangerous situations ends up being not so good for her or her psyche.

Why wasnt it my favorite of the series? Well, there was a lot of lead up for what I was hoping was Chaz's demise only for him to be still alive at the end, It was disappointing. On the other hand Royce and Shiarra FINALLY progress in their "relationship" woot woot and I'm dying for book 5. Just like the previous books in the series there is tons of action and dangerous situations. Shia is constantly on the move. The relationship with her family still isn't fixed and that was a super big sad point for Shia throughout the book. I missed some of my fave characters but the characters that were involved were as always well rounded and full of development.


If your new to H&W Investigations I would definitely not recommend jumping into book 4 without reading the others. There is way to much back story and awesomeness to be found in books 1-3. I love the characters, I love the world, I love the writing and I love the story lines. Jess Haines will continue to be a must buy author for my bookshelf.


I gave it 4/5 stars

Giveaway Extended for Sherry Soule's Scavenger Hunt

Monday Sherry Soule was on UFI with a Scavenger Hunt Giveaway to promote her new release MOONLIGHT MAYHEM.  She is giving away a copy of the first book in the series BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN.  

Due to the fact that there is only 1 entry for the giveaway Sherry has agreed to extend the giveaway until August 31.

I have read and reviewed the book being given away if you all want to know my thoughts on it check it out in the review section I gave it 4/5 stars.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO SHERRY SOULE'S SCAVENGER HUNT

Week in Review: 6/10-6/16

Books Ive Bought/received

* Don't Bite the Messenger by Regan Summers- eCopy- Author

* Bane by Trish Milburn- eArc- Netgalley

* Wildes Army by Krystal Wade -eArc- Netgalley

* The Blood Keeper by Tessa Gratton- eArc- Netgalley

  
Books I read

Don't Bite the Messenger by Regan Summers
Bane by Trish Milburn
Wilde's Army by Krystal Wade
Spark by Brigid Kemmerer
The Darkest Day by Britt Bury
Defiance by C.J. Redwine

Reviews posted

Shadow's Edge by J.T. Geissinger
Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs


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

* Monday Sherry Soule was on UFI with a Scavenger Hunt Giveaway to promote her new release MOONLIGHT MAYHEM. She is giving away a copy of the first book in the series BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN. THERE ARE NO ENTRIES YET!!! Not sure why. The books was great you can find my review on UFI. You have a great chance of winning if you go enter though.

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*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.

Winner: Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs

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Prize: Signed copy of Tempest Rising (Book 1)

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Review: Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs

Tempest Unleashed
Author: Lisa Desrochers
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Walker Childrens
Tempest Book #2
ISBN:  0802728308
ISBN13: 9780802728302
Genre: Young Adult
Review Copy Source: Netgalley

Tempest Maguire is happy with her decision to embrace her mermaid nature and live among her mother’s clan within the ocean’s depths. Even though training to one day ascend the throne for the aging mermaid queen is rigorous, she finds refuge in the arms of Kona, the selkie who first opened her up to her mermaid side. But when word comes that one of her brothers has been gravely injured on land, Tempest immediately rushes to his side—which also brings her back to her old flame, Mark. And in her absence, a deadly battle begins raging at the hands of Tempest’s old nemesis, the sea witch Tiamat. As the dangerous war erupts, Tempest’s two loves—Kona and Mark, sea and land—will collide for the first time, both to protect her and to force her to choose.

Tempest made her choice to live under the sea but misses her life and family on land more then words can tell. Her relationship with Selkie Kona is going well but she still pines for the human Mark no matter how happy she is. That is bad enough but then Tiamat strikes out and Tempest dashes home to her brother in the hospital with injuries he might not live through.

TEMPEST UNLEASHED is filled with doubts, heartache, war and tough choices. Tempest doesnt want to hurt anyone so it makes everything that much harder. The love triangle between Her, Mark and Kona is off the charts and a bit frustrating. I know that Mark and her have history together but I love Kona. I think Tempest wont be 100% happy with either of them but also cant see either of them not in her life. A huge portion of the book takes place under the ocean and I really enjoyed seeing how Deebs mermaids and underwater characters live and how they run things. There is plenty of action while Tempest learns to use her powers and her battle with Tiamat at the end of the book. I was glad to see that she got to spend time with her family and I look forward to seeing how things progress in book 3. 

The ending for me wasn't fantastic. I don't know why but I'm a little sad about her decision. Maybe it will feel better when I read more.

I gave it 3.5/5 stars